PEPPERL+FUCHS
About us
With Pepperl+Fuchs Into the Future of Automation
Pepperl+Fuchs, one of the leading companies in industrial sensor technology and intrinsically safe explosion protection, has been a pioneer in the field of future-oriented technologies for automation for more than 75 years. Today more than ever: with a focus on the digitalization of applications and processes in the automation industry, Pepperl+Fuchs presents innovative solutions that offer approaches to digitalization, sustainability, and energy efficiency. To this end, the company provides an overall portfolio that can be used to reliably implement IIoT applications as well as conventional applications.
Industrial Sensors
This includes industrial sensors and sensor systems in an extensive variety of different technologies and operating principles that reflect the company's in-depth know-how and high level of expertise in this area. The product range offers standard products as well as customized products for countless industries and markets, but above all for every application in automated production technology and access automation—conventional or IIoT-capable.
Industrial Communication and Interfaces
This portfolio meets the constantly growing demand for communication-enabled, network-based solutions and systems for industrial environments and hazardous areas in automation. The technological diversity of high-performance interfaces enables the integration of a wide range of components and technologies from all areas of the company (and beyond) into industrial networks with transparent, end-to-end communication and reliable, secure data flow.
Enterprise Mobility
The "Enterprise Mobility" range of services is designed for the digitalization of industrial and explosion-protected applications and processes with intrinsically safe and industrial-grade mobile devices (smartphones, tablets), MDM, and HMI operating stations. Infrastructure, devices, and people are connected across company boundaries in digital workflows and processes to form IIoT-compatible networks—in a holistic one-stop solution with a seamless portfolio.
Products and Solutions for Hazardous Areas
Here, customers will find everything to meet the needs of their hazardous area applications: from conventional and intelligent components and equipment for electrical explosion protection to customer-specific complex engineered solutions with global certifications and worldwide support at over 80 locations worldwide—and with the security of seven decades of experience in explosion protection.
As part of its Digital Agenda, the company is also continuously driving forward the automation of its own processes The focus here is equally on efficiency, security, and sustainability.
Products & services
LRP Control Units
The Ex e control units from the LRP series are another in-house development from Pepperl+Fuchs. With standard and customer-specific designs, the series covers all requirements and offers application flexibility due to its global certifications. The lightweight, modern product design ensures both impact resistance and durability.
IS Sounders & Beacons
Pepperl+Fuchs offers a wide range of high performance signaling devices, ideal for a variety of industries and applications, including process control, fire alarm, security, and general signaling installations. Our portfolio features audible, visual, and combined signaling units, all certified for use in gas and dust explosion hazardous environments worldwide.
Remote I/O Profinet Gateway
To help process plants meet the demands of Industry 4.0, our PROFINET gateways use Ethernet-based communication to enable seamless integration of device and process data. This advanced technology allows the process industry to take a major step toward networked production. The LB system can be used in Zone 2/Div. 2, while the FB system can be used up to Zone 1. The new gateways feature S2 system redundancy for plants requiring high availability, connecting the Remote I/O station to redundant controllers. In addition users can deploy gateways in ring redundancy.
Interface Products
Interface technology from Pepperl+Fuchs has always been an established name in the process industry. As a pioneer in the field of intrinsic safety barriers, we build on decades of experience and are the world's leading expert in the field of intrinsic safety. To provide the best possible protection for people, plants, and the environment, we offer an extensive range of modules and systems for a variety of applications—from simple isolator modules for safe signal transmission to highly functional components with numerous additional functions. A wide range of functions, easy maintenance, and high flexibility: this is what the K-System stands for. Certified worldwide and unsurpassed in reliability, it guarantees maximum process reliability in a large number of industries. Its barrier function limits the energy fed into the intrinsically safe circuit: the galvanic isolation of the measuring and control circuits protects control systems and field devices from interference on the signal path, ensuring the efficiency and availability of the system. With the largest product portfolio of its kind, the K-System is suitable for a wide range of requirements in the process industry and is designed for mixed applications of Ex and non-Ex modules. The K-System impresses with its high availability due to the low power loss of the modules, comprehensive global support, demand-oriented installation options, and unmatched performance. Reliable signals for optimum processes—always state-of-the-art with interface technology from Pepperl+Fuchs.
VisuNet FLX - HMI
The new VisuNet FLX features a fully modular design that enables fast and simple assembly with easy replacement of key components in the field. The VisuNet FLX is specially designed for Zone 2/22 and non-hazardous applications and is certified for global use. The system includes a large selection of components, peripherals, and mounting options for maximum flexibility. The device can be configured as an industrial grade HMI or as a premium device with a wider range of operational temperatures from -20 °C to +55 °C. With VisuNet FLX, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a fully modular and seamless thin client portfolio suitable for the control room up to Zone 1/21 applications. This solution series is backed by the worldwide support and service of Pepperl+Fuchs, an industry leader in HMI technology.
Smart-Ex® 203
The new Smart-Ex® 203 sets the benchmark for industrial-grade, hazardous area-rated smartphones in Zone 2/22 and Div. 2, building on the proven success of the globally certified Smart-Ex® series. As a 100% P+F branded device, its single hardware version supports key public and private 4G/5G networks, ensuring global usability in explosion-prone environments. Enhanced efficiency and safety: Our rugged, industry-grade devices provide secure access to real-time data, digital maintenance workflows, and seamless integration with IIoT systems—even in the harshest environments. Wide portfolio: Pepperl+Fuchs offers a robust and field-proven Enterprise Mobility portfolio with tablets, smartphones and peripherals, specifically designed for use in industrial environments. Convenient operation in the field: User-friendly product and interface design for an exceptional user experience Improved business processes: Tailored to the wide range of software applications and application fields such as communication, digital workflows and work order management, operational safety, or augmented reality Reliable partnership: Secure supply chain and fast delivery directly from stock through bundled competencies within the Pepperl+Fuchs Group- Global service and support: International sales specialists and application engineers in over 80 countries, combined with innovative solutions and service concepts, and a three-year service contract
Smart-Ex® 03
The new intrinsically safe 5G smartphone Smart-Ex® 03 is the result of the combined expertise of the Pepperl+Fuchs subsidiaries ECOM Instruments GmbH and Aava Mobile. Our many years of experience guarantee safety, performance, and reliability, delivering a sophisticated, smart solution for any digital application scenario from the experts in explosion protection, mobile computing, and telecommunications technology. With the global service and support structure and remote support provided by Pepperl+Fuchs, sales specialists and system application engineers are available in more than 80 countries worldwide to solve any challenge.
Tab-Ex® 05
8" Android tablet for high security standards and complete protection. Tab-Ex® 05–the Undisputed Standard for Mobile Working in Hazardous Areas The rugged, intrinsically safe tablet Tab-Ex® 05 continues the success story of the 5th generation 8” Tab-Ex Series. As a proven solution for industrial and harsh environments, it reflects a long-term strategic partnership with global leader Samsung. Built on Samsung’s state-of-the-art Galaxy Tab Active5, it ensures high data and device security through Samsung Knox. The Tab-Ex 05 features a slim, lightweight design with a new high-performance operating system that delivers industry-leading performance in hazardous areas (Zone 2/22 and Division 2). It works flawlessly with gloves and the S Pen, including in wet conditions. Samsung Wireless DeX Mode enables the connection of keyboard, mouse, and monitor, providing a complete desktop experience. The mobile worker concept addresses both current and future needs, with a wide range of relevant accessories and peripherals. Digital Products and Services from Pepperl+Fuchs complete the solution with ready-to-use devices tailored to individual requirements.
Ethernet-APL
From hazardous areas to the cloud: with ranges of up to 1000 meters and transmission speeds of 10 Mbit/s, Ethernet-APL is paving the way for the Internet of Things in process automation. Existing installations can be used and existing plants can be modernized at low cost. Decades of experience make us a competent partner as you prepare for Industry 4.0. The Ethernet-APL rail field switch is the first switch with Ethernet-APL. It allows users in process plants to deploy Ethernet beyond the control room throughout the plant for the first time. The field switch provides seamless, transparent and simultaneous access to field instrumentation. It enables entirely new applications and therefore new work processes for how users work with instrumentation and all other devices installed in the field of process plants. This brings digital communication via two-wire Ethernet into the field of process plants and allows for easy implementation of IIoT applications into process automation applications. All parties involved, from the planner to the user to the maintenance personnel, are therefore able to reduce risks and increase safety, quality and yield. The fastest and most efficient way to continuously communicate large amounts of data from hazardous areas to the cloud *Cable length of up to 1,000 m and a transfer rate of 10 Mbit/s *Two-wire cable: Data and power are transmitted simultaneously along the same cable *Common physical layer for all devices that provides barrier-free communication between the office and the field *Access to valuable field device data anytime, anywhere enhances transparency and control *Enables analytics based on previously unavailable data for improved plant performance and availability *Easy migration and simple, cost-effective plant modernization with automatic detection of fieldbus communication