{"id":156036,"date":"2025-06-11T09:54:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T07:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/?p=156036"},"modified":"2025-06-11T13:42:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T11:42:49","slug":"the-new-src-series-safety-relays-from-lovato-electric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovatoelectric.com\/gb_en\/the-new-src-series-safety-relays-from-lovato-electric\/","title":{"rendered":"The new SRC series safety relays from LOVATO Electric"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The new SRC series safety relays from LOVATO Electric<\/h2>\n<\/div>

In industrial automation, safety is non-negotiable. Whether you’re running a compact assembly line or a large-scale manufacturing facility, ensuring machinery operates safely is crucial to protecting personnel, reducing downtime, and staying compliant with international standards. At the heart of many safety systems lies a key component: the safety relay.<\/p>\n

This guide walks you through the importance of safety relays, how to select the right one, and why the new SRC Series from LOVATO Electric sets a new standard for performance, integration, and reliability.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Understanding safety relays<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

The cornerstone of industrial safety<\/i><\/h4>\n

A safety relay is an electromechanical device that monitors safety functions and provides safe stop control in the event of a detected fault or hazard. It acts as an interface between safety devices (like emergency stop buttons or safety gates) and actuators or machinery, ensuring immediate intervention when safety is compromised.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Typical applications<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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<\/span>Emergency stop circuits – <\/span>Safety access doors and gates – <\/span>Light curtains and area scanners
<\/span>Two-hand control devices – <\/span>Safety interlocks and magnetic switches<\/span><\/h3>\n

Safety relays are essential to comply with machinery safety standards like EN ISO 13849-1, which categorises systems based on safety categories (Cat. 1 to 4) and performance levels (PL a to e) – a measure of the system\u2019s reliability and fault tolerance.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Why the right safety relay matters<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

Choosing the right safety relay is not just about compliance – it’s about ensuring your safety architecture is robust, responsive, and adaptable to your operational needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Key benefits of the right relay <\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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System integrity
\n<\/b>Guarantees a safe stop function even in case of a component failure <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Faster diagnostics
\n<\/b><\/span>LED indicators and fault detection make troubleshooting easier<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Design efficiency
\n<\/b><\/span>Compact designs save space in control cabinets<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Flexibility
\n<\/b>Suitable for various configurations
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Compliance
\n<\/b>Meets international and industry-specific safety standards<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Incorrect selection can lead to non-compliance, unexpected downtime, and, in the worst case, harm to operators.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Introducing LOVATO\u2019s SRC Series Safety Relays<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

LOVATO Electric\u2019s SRC… Series is the latest innovation in their safety portfolio, built specifically to address the needs of modern industrial safety systems. These relays are designed for applications requiring the highest safety integrity, up to Category 4 and Performance Level e (PLe) – the most stringent rating under EN ISO 13849-1.<\/p>\n

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General capabilities<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>

The SRC series is engineered to monitor and control safety circuits in applications involving:<\/p>\n

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