OMRON Automation and Safety’s NX Series safety controllers combine automation and safety on the same EtherCAT network in a mixed I/O backplane to promote design flexibility and minimize wiring costs. A single intuitive software programming environment reduces machine and safety design time, while an auto configuration restart function eliminates the need for tools or software to exchange I/O hardware. These safety controllers are suited for applications such as automotive robotic work cells, larger flexible packaging machines and material handling work cells with multiple access points.