PILZ's PITgatebox button units now have card-type access

Automation company Pilz has launched a new version of the button unit PITgatebox, which integrates the access rights system PITreader the card unit. Through the corresponding RFID transponder card, the user can be authenticated directly on the PITgatebox. As a result, Pilz can provide simple operation for the security gate system while providing greater flexibility in controlling access. The new full security door system improves the safety of the machine and the security of industrial information.

By PITreader the card unit, the operator can implement flexible and efficient access rights management at the security door. The RFID access card PITreader store information about a person's permissions. Therefore, only qualified personnel can perform commands such as starting, stopping or resetting the machine. This reliably protects the equipment or machine from misuse or even manipulation and reduces downtime.

One card for different areas of application
PITreader cards are available in a freely writable version and a preconfigured version. In addition to PITreader cards, you can also use the company's existing RFID cards, which comply with ISO/IEC 14443-A and ISO/IEC 15693 standards. In addition, other Pilz transponders, PITreader as keys and stickers, can be used with card units PITreader the access rights system. The RFID transponder may combine various rights of different machines. Users will find this intuitive and time-saving.

Flexible application on security doors
thanks to the slim design, the robust handling device can PITgatebox be easily mounted on conventional profile systems. The rotatable mounting bracket can also be flexibly positioned on the safety door. Using M12,12 pin connection, quick installation, no wiring. With the PITgatebox, the operator has a modular, one-stop safety door solution, especially when combined with safety locking device PSENmlock and PSENslock, it can ensure safety.