Posted to News on 3rd Sep 2025, 12:00
IFS Profisafe Gateway for the easy network integration of up to 15 motor starters
The IFS Profisafe Gateway from Phoenix Contact makes it easy to integrate network-compatible motor starters into Profisafe networks and use them in safety applications.
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You can use the IFS Profisafe Gateway to integrate up to 15 motor starters intuitively into your network. The device allows safe switching of the enable inputs and saves I/Os in the control level. The economical solution for the interface level offers safe shutdown of motor starters through safe outputs and comes with a space-saving design of just 45 mm wide.
Additional advantages included the flexible extension options with further I/Os, along with fast configuration, condition monitoring, and diagnostics via automation software and the clipx Engineer Device Parameterization Tool. The Interface System (IFS) bus connection also saves network addresses.
