HMS Networks has announced the release of the Anybus Safe2Link Remote IO-CS, a rugged, type-approved I/O device designed to simplify the integration of functional safety into AGVs, AMRs, and other mobile machines. With TÜV-certified safety functions and support for CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP, the Anybus Safe2Link Remote IO-CS provides the fastest, most reliable path to compliance with ISO 3691-4 and the upcoming EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230. 
The Anybus Safe2Link Remote IO-CS mounts directly on the machine, enabling system integrators and machine builders to add a safe remote stop and manage local or remote safety signals without custom hardware design.
Since the Anybus Safe2Link Remote IO-CS connects with existing local safety logic, system integrators can implement the same safety functions across AGV/AMR platforms from different suppliers. This significantly simplifies integration and reduces the effort required for the recertification of functions such as safe remote stop.
Advanced safety features such as SafeBound™ (fast local and slow remote safe reaction) and SS1-t (controlled safe stop) allow machines to react predictably, protecting both people and equipment.
With certification up to SIL 3 (IEC 61508) and PLe/Cat. 4 (ISO 13849-1), the Safe2Link Remote IO-CS is type-approved and ready to deploy. Its rugged IP54 enclosure, dual M12 Ethernet connectors, and straightforward D-Sub I/O interface make it well-suited for harsh industrial environments. 
The launch of the Anybus Safe2Link Remote IO-CS expands HMS Networks’ functional safety portfolio, which also includes embedded hardware options and TÜV-certified safety protocol software. This flexible approach allows OEMs and system integrators to choose the right level of integration for their applications - from plug-and-play devices to fully customized safety hardware. For more information, visit: www.hms-networks.com/functional-safety-solutions
“Functional safety is no longer optional - it’s essential for accessing global markets and building trust with customers,” says Stefan Kraus, Functional Safety Product Manager at HMS Networks. “The Anybus Safe2Link Remote IO-CS gives system integrators or machine builders a plug-and-play solution to meet the latest requirements with minimal integration effort. This means faster time-to-market and safer, smarter machines.”
The Anybus Safe2Link Remote IO-CS is available now. A PROFIsafe version is also in development and is expected to launch in 2026.
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