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Pilz PNOZ compact Pnoz c1/c2 Safety Relay Configuration

Jun 24,2025
PNOZ S4 is a best-selling safety relay in the PNOZsigma series from Pilz. This product is easy to install, has rich functions, and supports a variety of safety circuit configurations. It is equipped with a variety of wiring methods for quick integration and is widely used in industrial safety scenarios such as emergency stop, safety door control, and light curtains.
Type
PNOZ s1
PNOZ s2
PNOZ S3 
PNOZ s4
PNOZ s4.1
E-STOP
Safety gate
Light curtain
Performance level (PL)
c
e
e
e
e
Safety integrity level (SIL) CL
2
3
3
3
3
Output contacts (safe)
2
3
2
3
3
Width in mm
12.5
17.5
17.5
22.5
22.5
Special approvals
-
-
-
-
Burner control/
burner management EN 50156-1
Next, we will briefly introduce the parameter settings of the PNOZ X.8P safety relay.

Application and Characteristics of Emergency Stop Relay

Application and characteristics of emergency stop relay

In addition to emergency stop buttons, safety doors, light curtains, two-hand control devices and timed safety monitoring, the PNOZsigma series also supports special functions such as speed monitoring and safe braking, with a wider range of adaptability. Some models can operate stably in plateau environments with an altitude of up to 5,000 meters.

1. Fast installation: with push-in spring terminals
2. 20% less wiring effort: connectors for extended contacts
3. Simple configuration: the design and position of the terminals are identical for all device versions: connections and devices can therefore always be quickly assigned during configuration, installation and diagnostics
4. Maximum flexibility: selectable operating modes and timer function
5. Fast diagnostics: via 6 LEDs - no external measuring devices required
6. Fast assembly via spring clips: no tools required
7. Tamper-proof: setting elements with lockable covers

Basic Description of LED Indicator Function

Text description
State
Functional Description
POWER
Always on
Power status indicator
IN1
Always on
Input circuit of channel S12 is closed
IN2
Always on
Input circuit of channel S22 is closed
OUT
Always on
The safety contacts are closed and the semiconductor output Y32 carries a high signal
RESET
Always on
Reset S34 terminal carries 24 VDC high level signal
Fault
Always on
External fault: Plug terminals not connected
Flash
Internal Fault

Terminal Function Description

Terminal Function Description
Terminal number
Functional Description
A1、A2
Power supply
S11、S52
Safety input channel 1
S21、S22 
Safety input channel 2
S12、S34
Startup circuit (reset mode)
13、14
Safety contacts
23、24
Safety contacts
33、34
Safety contacts
41、42
Auxiliary contacts

Dip Switch Configuration Table

Pilz PNOZ S4 DIP switch marking
Pilz PNOZ S4 DIP switch marking
①:Single-channel operation
②:Dual channel operation
③:Autostart (reset)
④:Falling edge type monitored start
⑤:Monitored startup with rising edge type
⑥:Starts with the startup test: The unit checks whether a closed safety door opens when supply voltage is applied and then closes again.

Specific description: 


Single channel operation

The input circuit has no redundant design and can detect ground faults in the start-up circuit and the input circuit.

Dual-channel operation

1. Without contact short circuit detection
2. Redundant input circuits are used to detect ground faults in the start circuit, input circuit, and short circuits in the input circuit and monitored start circuit.
3. With short-circuit detection between contacts: Based on the above functions, the short-circuit detection function between input circuit contacts is added.

Startup mode

1. Automatic start: The unit is activated directly when the input circuit is closed.
2. Manual start: The unit will be activated only when the input circuit and the start circuit are closed at the same time.
3. Monitored start: 
· Falling edge trigger: Falling edge trigger
· Rising edge trigger: After the input circuit is closed, the start circuit is then closed and opened, and the unit is activated; or the input circuit is closed and the start circuit is closed and then opened again, the unit is activated.
· Start test: When the unit is powered on, it will detect whether the safety door is opened and closed again in the closed state.

Note: Some of the information in this article is referenced from Pilz brand public information, which is intended to share industry technology and interpret products. The copyright belongs to the original company and will be deleted if infringed.

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