Abstract: A safety switch for an automated industrial plant includes a swivel-mounted rocker having at least one rip cord connector and at least one accelerometer arranged on the rocker. Swivel movement of the rocker is identified by evaluating signals of the accelerometer.

Abstract: An automation device has a main module and an interchangeable connection module in which a fieldbus port of the automation device is located. The automation device is characterized in that the interchangeable connection module contains a non-volatile memory which can be read out by the main module of the automation device. A method for operating the automation device includes the steps of connecting a main module of the automation device with a connection module, reading the non-volatile memory of the connection module, detecting any incompatibilities between the main module and the connection module, and placing the automation device in operation if no incompatibilities are detected.

Abstract: An automation device has a main module and an interchangeable connection module in which a fieldbus port of the automation device is located. The automation device is characterized in that the interchangeable connection module contains a non-volatile memory which can be read out by the main module of the automation device. A method for operating the automation device includes the steps of connecting a main module of the automation device with a connection module, reading the non-volatile memory of the connection module, detecting any incompatibilities between the main module and the connection module, and placing the automation device in operation if no incompatibilities are detected.

Abstract: A method for configuring a failsafe module, which is connected to a field bus coupler of an industrial automation system via a sub-bus in order to transmit security-related data of the module via a field bus, utilizes a number of steps, The type of security protocol that is compatible with the field bus is determined via the field bus coupler, and configuration instructions are transmitted to at least one failsafe module via the field bus coupler in order to enable the module to use the determined type of security protocol. Furthermore, a field bus coupler or a system comprising a field bus coupler and at least one failsafe module is designed to implement the method.

Abstract: A circuit for a digital switched output for connecting a load which can be connected between the switched output and another output includes at least one semiconductor switch arranged with a clearance between contacts between a supply voltage connection and the switched output. At least one semiconductor switch is connected to the switched output via an inductor wherein a connecting node between the semiconductor switch and the inductor is connected to the other output via a free-running element. An output module provides automated control of the circuit. A method for testing the circuit includes controlling the semiconductor switch for operation of the load, interrupting the controlling, operating the load with energy stored in the inductor, determining whether voltage is prevented from being supplied to the load, and further controlling the semiconductor switch for further operation of the load.

Abstract: An automation device has a main module and an interchangeable connection module in which a fieldbus port of the automation device is located. The automation device is characterized in that the interchangeable connection module contains a non-volatile memory which can be read out by the main module of the automation device. A method for operating the automation device includes the steps of connecting a main module of the automation device with a connection module, reading the non-volatile memory of the connection module, detecting any incompatibilities between the main module and the connection module, and placing the automation device in operation if no incompatibilities are detected.

Abstract: An automation device has a main module and an interchangeable connection module in which a fieldbus port of the automation device is located. The automation device is characterized in that the interchangeable connection module contains a non-volatile memory which can be read out by the main module of the automation device. A method for operating the automation device includes the steps of connecting a main module of the automation device with a connection module, reading the non-volatile memory of the connection module, detecting any incompatibilities between the main module and the connection module, and placing the automation device in operation if no incompatibilities are detected.

Abstract: A mounting rail bus system for supplying power voltage and data signals to a plurality of modules, including a plurality of longitudinally-arranged bus devices mounting the modules in parallel spaced transverse relation on a mounting rail, each of the bus devices including a printed circuit board having parallel strip conductors for transmitting data signals, and a pair of power contact pins for transmitting a power voltage, characterized by the provision of a plurality of generally L-shaped double bushing contact elements have module bush segments for respectively connecting the strip conductors and the contact pins of the bus device with the associated module, and orthogonally arranged partner bush segments for connecting together the strip conductors and pin contacts of adjacent bus devices, respectively, whereby power voltage and data signals are transmitted from the bus device both to the associated module and to the adjacent partner bus device.

Abstract: A mounting rail bus system for supplying power voltage and data signals to a plurality of modules, including a plurality of longitudinally-arranged bus devices mounting the modules in parallel spaced transverse relation on a mounting rail, each of the bus devices including a printed circuit board having parallel strip conductors for transmitting data signals, and a pair of power contact pins for transmitting a power voltage, characterized by the provision of a plurality of generally L-shaped double bushing contact elements have module bush segments for respectively connecting the strip conductors and the contact pins of the bus device with the associated module, and orthogonally arranged partner bush segments for connecting together the strip conductors and pin contacts of adjacent bus devices, respectively, whereby power voltage and data signals are transmitted from the bus device both to the associated module and to the adjacent partner bus device.