The Emerson PACSystems VersaSafe distributed safety system provides a TÜV-certified SIL3 machine safety solution that focuses on the critical control requirements of production environment, including safe operation and increased uptime of manufacturing equipment. High availability is delivered by integrating PROFINET with optional media redundant protocol (MRP) and multiple cable media options. VersaSafe has safe state without fully powering down the equipment, enabling faster start-up after a repair, decreasing downtime.

VersaSafe is a member of the PACSystems control family that delivers increased performance, greater uptime and lower total cost of ownership. Leveraging PACSystems' distributed I/O architecture and single point of connect capabilities, VersaSafe enables efficient development of high-performance modular machines. A single network carries standard and safety I/O; this simplifies wiring without compromising safety.