February 3, 2025

New – Functionally safe PREMIUM version of the Series 09 Rugged Keypads.

Developed for maximum safety and to reduce your risks and costs. The ideal solution for safety-critical applications.

Olten, Switzerland, February 2025 – Wherever vehicle bodies or attachments need to be moved and con- trolled automatically, safety and reliability are of the utmost importance. As of now, EAO offers you a functionally safe PREMIUM Version from the Series 09 Rugged Keypads, an intelligent solution for demanding control tasks.

Series 09 Rugged Keypads Premium

The PREMIUM version of the Series 09 Rugged Keypads meet the highest safety requirements and are developed according to DIN EN ISO13849. They achieve Performance Level D (PLd), which is confirmed and certified by DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH. The PREMIUM keypads are specially designed for safety-critical applications and offer optimum safety and reliability.  

Your advantages 

  • High safety and reliability
  • Risk minimisation and protection of operators and manufacturers 
  • Fulfilment of legal requirements 
  • Long lifetime and low maintenance 
  • Cost savings through error prevention and reduced downtime  

The Series 09 Rugged Keypads PREMIUM variant is equipped with the CANopen Safety protocol, which has been specially developed for safety-critical applications. CANopen Safety complies with international safety standards, in particular DIN EN ISO 13849, and uses various mechanisms for error detection and error correction. Redundancy in communication increases the reliability of the entire system. In addition to easy integration, the CANopen Safety protocol offers the same advantages as CANopen: flexibility, real-time capability and scalability.  

The increased stability of the system has a direct positive effect on your operating costs. In addition, as a customer, you also benefit from reduced development and certification costs when functionally safe components are integrated – for a faster time to market.  

In addition to maximising safety and reliability, the PREMIUM version of the Series 09 impresses with its robust design and long lifetime. The durable and low-maintenance keypads significantly reduce downtime thanks to an integrated safety architecture that helps to prevent errors. This not only ensures smooth operation and increased efficiency in use, but also minimises the risks for operators and manufacturers.  

Further information on the Series 09 Rugged Keypads and detailed data sheets can be found in the brochure or in the catalogue at www.eao.com/09 

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