Fortress’ I/O Blocks allow you to connect your hardwired safe and non-safe devices to an ethernet network and back to your PLC with minimal cabling.
Despite global supply chain uncertainty, Fortress can reliably deliver robust I/O blocks on short lead times, preventing unnecessary delays to your projects.
Why Choose Fortress I/O Modules?
Why Choose Fortress I/O Modules?
Standard Fortress I/O Block Configurations
A typical unit, shown below, is available with 4 or 5 pin 7/8” power connection, matching industry standards, with 6 safety rated inputs and 2 safety rated outputs.
A typical unit, shown here, is available with 4 or 5 pin 7/8” power connection, matching industry standards, with a mix of safety rated and standard IO (6 safety rated inputs, 2 safety rated outputs, 4 standard inputs and 4 standard outputs).
A typical unit, shown here, is available with 4 or 5 pin 7/8” power connection, matching industry standards, with 8 standard inputs and 8 standard outputs.
Fortress I/O Blocks: Frequently Asked Questions
The Fortress Safety I/O Block acts as a field device to connect a wide range of inputs and outputs via shorter, more cost-effective cable connections. Modules can be custom designed to integrate standard and safety inputs and outputs into a single device, eliminating the need for additional panel-based controls.
Our devices are compatible with both EtherNet/IP with CIP safety or PROFINET with PROFIsafe based systems.
Our I/O Modules are designed for use in up to Cat. 4 PLe SIL 3 applications and offer both IP65 and IP67 protection against particulate and moisture ingress for use in extreme industrial environments.
Each I/O module can house up to Three Dual Channel Safety Inputs for devices such as safety light curtains, enabling switches, safety interlocks or an emergency stop.
Devices are capable of housing up to 40 Non-safe inputs and outputs such as push button controls, indicator lights, lamps and switches.
Fortress’ I/O Blocks can be connected via a variety of cost-saving M12; 5, 8, 10, & 12 pin receptacles and offer the full set of variations available for Power and Data connection as our networked interlocks.
Learn More About Our Networked Devices
What Are Fortress I/O Blocks?
The Fortress Safety I/O Module acts as a field device to connect a wide range of inputs and outputs via shorter, more cost-effective cable connections. Modules can be custom designed to integrate standard and safety inputs and outputs into a single device, eliminating the need for additional panel-based controls.
What are Fortress I/O Blocks compatible with?
Our devices are compatible with both EtherNet/IP with CIP safety or PROFINET with PROFIsafe based systems.
Are Fortress I/O Blocks Suitable For My Application?
Our I/O Modules are designed for use in up to Cat. 4 PLe SIL 3 applications and offer both IP65 and IP67 protection against particulate and moisture ingress for use in extreme industrial environments.
How Many Dual Channel Safety Inputs Are Available?
Each I/O module can house up to Three Dual Channel Safety Inputs for devices such as safety light curtains, enabling switches, safety interlocks or an emergency stop.
How Many Non-Safe Inputs/Outputs Are Available?
Devices are capable of housing up to 40 Non-safe inputs and outputs such as push button controls, indicator lights, lamps and switches.
How Do I Connect Fortress I/O Blocks?
Fortress’ I/O Blocks can be connected via a variety of cost-saving M12; 5, 8, 10, & 12 pin receptacles and offer the full set of variations available for Power and Data connection as our networked interlocks.
Learn More About Our Networked Devices
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