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Product type AS-i safety electronic card (AS-i safety printed circuit board)
Brand IFM
Model E7015S
Dimensions (L x W x H) 30.9 x 9 x 43.6 mm
Weight Approx. 30 g
Power supply 26.5 ... 31.6 V DC via AS-i, current consumption ≤ 50 mA
Safety inputs 2 inputs (S-I1, S-I2) for normally closed mechanical contacts
Non-safety LED output 1 external alarm output (O-1), max. current 10 mA
Main functions Detection of safety switching states, transmission of 8x4 bit code via AS-i, monitoring by AS-i safety monitor
Safety category Up to category 4 (EN 954-1) / SIL 3 (IEC 61508)
PFH (probability of dangerous failure) 1.8 × 10⁻¹⁰ / h
Service life (T) 10 years
Response time (safety function) Max. 10 ms
Addressing Programmable address from 1 to 31 via addressing unit AC1154
AS-i profile S-7.B.E
Protection ratings IP54 (in suitable enclosure)
Ambient temperature -25 ... +60 °C
Maintenance Mandatory annual test of safety function
Spare parts / repairability No user-serviceable parts; contact manufacturer in case of defect
Applicable standards EN 60204, EN 62026-2, EN 50295, EN 954-1, IEC 61508

Frequently Asked Questions - E7015S IFM

How to install the E7015S circuit board?
Mount the board in a protected enclosure (minimum IP54). Connect the black wires to the normally closed (positively driven) mechanical contacts. Connect the AS-i power supply (brown +, blue -). Follow the wiring diagrams and perform a complete commissioning test.
How to address the E7015S module?
Use the addressing unit AC1154 to assign an address between 1 and 31. The factory address is 0. The address must be unique on the AS-i network.
What do the LEDs on the board indicate?
Yellow LED 1: safety inputs switched. Green LED 2: power supply OK. Red LED 2: AS-i communication fault (address 0 or error). The external alarm output (X1-X2) can drive a red LED in case of alarm.
How to connect a single-channel switch?
Connect the switch to input S-I1 (wires S11, S12). Bridge input S-I2 by interconnecting wires S21 and S22. Note: this reduces the safety category.
What is the total response time of the safety system?
The response time of the E7015S is max. 10 ms. Add the time of the safety monitor (max. 40 ms with transmission) and that of external contactors/relays. Example: 50 ms for the board + monitor.
What safety category can I achieve with the E7015S?
With positively driven contacts >120V/0.8A and correct wiring, you can achieve category 4 according to EN 954-1 or SIL 3 according to IEC 61508. Wiring and contact selection influence the level.
What maintenance is required?
Perform at least one annual test of the safety function. Check the proper operation of the LEDs and contacts. No other preventive maintenance is required.
What are the environmental conditions for use?
Ambient temperature from -25 to +60 °C. The board must be installed in an enclosure with a minimum protection rating of IP54, protected from moisture and dust.
Can I use the E7015S with other AS-i components?
Yes, the board is compatible with any certified AS-i master and AS-i safety monitor. Follow the profiles (S-7.B.E) and the maximum of 31 safety modules per master.
What to do in case of malfunction?
Do not tamper with the board. Contact the manufacturer (IFM) via your dealer. Any unauthorized intervention voids the warranty and liability.

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Frequently Asked Questions - 01/05/2026
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The IFM E7015S module is an AS-i safety circuit board designed to monitor safe switching states via the AS-i network. To connect it correctly to the AS-i network, here are the precise details:

Mounting and electrical connection
Mount the module on two normally closed (forced) mechanical contacts. The two outer black wires connect to one side of the contacts, then the other two black wires to the other side. The module must be installed in a protected location with a minimum protection rating of IP54 (electrical cabinet, enclosure). Unused wires must be insulated. After installation, a commissioning test is mandatory.

Connection of safety inputs
For two forced or dependent contacts, connect to the wires S11-S12 and S21-S22. For two independent contacts, use either S11-S12 or S21-S22. You can also connect an external alarm LED between wires X1 (red) and X2 (blue). Avoid short circuits between connections and do not extend the module's connection wires.

Identification of conductor wires
Follow the standardized colors: brown for AS-i+, blue for AS-i-, black for safety inputs (S11, S12, S21, S22), red for the positive output LED signal (X1) and blue for the negative signal (X2).

Addressing the module
The module can be addressed once mounted and wired via the addressing unit AC1154. Assign an available address between 1 and 31 (default address upon delivery: 0).

Functionality check
Check the LEDs to confirm operation: Yellow LED = switched inputs (S-I1, S-I2), Green LED = correct voltage supply, Red LED = AS-i communication error. The module responds within a maximum of 10 ms to safety function requests, with the total system response time potentially reaching 50 ms (including the safety monitor).

Key technical specifications
The E7015S module complies with the AS-i profile S-7.B.E (certificate 74601) and supports up to 31 safety modules per master. For EN 954 category 4 or EN 61508 SIL3 compliance, the contacts must be forced mechanical according to EN IEC 60947-5-1, designed for a voltage > 120 V and a current > 0.8 A. By strictly adhering to these guidelines, you will ensure reliable integration of the module into your AS-i safety system.

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USER MANUAL E7015S IFM

Original operating instructions AS-i Safety PCB

  1. According to the machine directive 2006/42/EC the original operating instructions and a translation of these operating instructions into the language or languages of the EU user country must be provided when a unit or protective system is put into operation within the member countries of the European Union (EU).
  2. If no operating instructions or EC declaration of conformity is supplied with this product in the language of the EU user country, these can be requested from your dealer (see delivery note) or manufacturer (see cover sheet / back).
  3. Only qualified personnel is allowed to set up the product. Furthermore, we expressly point out that any liability is excluded resulting from putting the unit into operation without the corresponding operating instructions in the language of the EU user country.

ES Espanol

Safety instructions 3
Installation / Set-up. 4
Installation / Electrical connection 5
Response times 8
Consideration of the residual error probability to IEC 61508 .8
Addressing. 9
Operation 9
Limited voltage 9
Scale drawing 11

Safety instructions

Follow the operating instructions.

Non-observation of the instructions, operation which is not in accordance with use as prescribed below, wrong installation or handling can affect the safety of people and machinery.

For installation and prescribed use of the unit the notes in the operating instructions must be carefully observed and the applicable technical standards relevant for the application have to be considered.

In case of non-observation of notes or standards, specially when tampering with and/or modifying the unit, any liability is excluded.

The unit must be installed, connected and put into operation by a qualified electrician trained in safety technology.

After installation the system has to be subjected to a complete function check. Disconnect the unit externally before handling it. Also disconnect any independently supplied relay load circuits.

Installation must be in accordance with EN 60204 and EN 62026-2.

If an AS-i network is controlling a machine with potentially dangerous movements and EN 60204-1 applies, a special insulation monitoring device must also be installed.

In case of malfunction of the unit please contact the manufacturer. Tampering with the unit can seriously affect the safety of operators and machinery. This is not permitted and leads to an exclusion of liability and warranty.

GB

Installation / Set-up

Applications

The AS-i safety PCB is used for the detection of safety-related switching states, e. g. 1-channel or 2-channel mechanical contacts. For this purpose a code table is transferred via the AS-i system with 8 × 4 bits which is evaluated by the AS-i safety monitor.

When operated correctly, the system can be used in applications up to the control category 4 according to EN 954-1 or IEC 61508/SIL3 (see notes Electrical connection).

Attention!

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Depending on the safety components used the complete safety system might also be classified for a lower control category.

Function and electrical connection

Observe all information in the description of the configuration software and the operating instructions of the AS-i safety monitor. These documents provide all required instructions concerning installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of the AS-i safety system.

Information on the parameterisable safety functions of the AS-i safety PCB can be found in the chapter "Monitoring devices" of the configuration software manual.

Important note:

IFM E7015S - Important note: - 1

The products described herein are designed to be components of a safety-oriented machine or control system. A complete safety-related system normally includes sensors, evaluation units, signalling devices and safe switching outputs. It is the responsibility of each manufacturer of a machine or installation to ensure a correct functioning of the whole system. The manufacturer of the AS-i safety PCB, his subsidiaries and affiliates are not in a position to evaluate all of the characteristics of a given plant or machine which was not designed by him.

The manufacturer accepts no liability for any recommendation that may be implied or stated herein.

The warranty contained in the contract of sale is the sole warranty. Any statements contained herein do not create new warranties or modify existing ones.

Compliance with the description of the configuration software, the operating instructions of the AS-i safety monitor and the operating instructions of the AS-i safety module are mandatory!

Maintenance requirement

IFM E7015S - Important note: - 2

A minimum of one testing per year is compulsory by a demand on the safety function!

Installation / Electrical connection

Connect the AS-i safety PCB to two mechanical (positively driven) NC contacts. In doing so, the two outer black connection wires are connected to one side of the NC contacts. The other side of the NC contacts is connected with the other two black wires.

The AS-i safety PCB must be installed in a protected location (e.g. control cabinet, housing). The appropriate housing must have a protection rating of at least IP54. The unused bare wires must be insulated. A set-up test must be carried out after installation of the AS-i safety PCB.

IFM E7015S - Installation / Electrical connection - 1

When the AS-i safety PCB is mounted, cross faults between the connections of the mechanical contacts must be prevented. The connection wires of the AS-I safety PCB must not be extended.

For a classification to EN 954 category 4 or EN 61508 SIL3, positively driven mechanical contacts to EN IEC 60947-5-1, rated for a voltage >120V and a current >0.8A , must be connected.

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Wiring
A+: AS-i +S11 S21
A- AS-i -
S11-S12 / S21-S22: switching input mechanical contact S-I1 / S-I2S12 S22
LEDs 1: switching status indication inputs S-I1, S-I2X1 + Y2
LEDs 2: AS-i, FAULT
X1-X2: external LED alarm output

The connected switching contacts must be configured as normally closed. The connection of two positively driven or two dependent switching contacts must be made to the wires S11 - S12 and S21 - S22.

The connection of two independent switching contacts is made to the wires S11 - S12 or to the wires S21 - S22.

An external alarm LED can be connected between wire X1 (red) and wire X2 (blue).

Data bits

Data bit D3 D2D1 D0
In/Out SI-2 SI-2SI-1 SI-1/O-1
Activated input channel Bit sequence D3-D0
SI-1 XX00
SI-2 00XX
SI-1 and SI-2 0000
None XXXX
Activated alarm outputs Bit sequence D3-D0
O-1 XXX1

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X = random

The code words 0000, XX00 and 00XX cause the AS-i safety monitor to bring the installation into the safe state.

For more details on the effect of the data bits on the transmission sequence refer to the configuration software manual (see the chapter "Monitoring devices").

Note:

If only one single-channel switch is to be connected to the module, it is to be connected to the input SI-1. The second input SI-2 must be bridged. Connect the wires S21 - S22.

Attention!

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The wiring influences the achievable control category.

The requirements for external wiring and the selection of the connected switching contacts refer to the functionality to be accomplished and to the required control category (EN 954-1/ISO 13849-1 or EN/IEC 61508). The control category is either determined by means of a risk analysis (e.g. to EN 1050) or taken from a C standard. The control category or SIL level of the AS-i safety monitor must at least correspond to the control category or SIL level necessary for the application.

Response times

The response time of the safety PCB to a safety request is max. 10 ms.

Calculation of the total response time

For the calculation of the response time of the total system the response times of the other components also have to be added (mechanical switching contacts, data transmission, safety monitor and external relays or contactors possibly connected to the monitor output).

Example:

The response time of the E7015S to a safety request is max. 10 ms. In addition, the response time of the safety monitor has to be taken into account which is max. 40 ms including data transfer.

The sum of the individual response times results in a total response time of max. 50 ms before application of the signal to E7015S until the safe outputs of the safety monitors switch. Here, the switching times of the mechanical contacts (e-stops) and external relays or contactors possibly connected to the relay output of the safety monitor have not been taken into account.

Consideration of the residual error probability to IEC 61508

To calculate the PFH (probability of a dangerous failure per hour) of a safety-related function the PFH values of all components used in this function must be taken into account.

The probability of a dangerous failure per hour (PFH) is

1.8 × 10^-10 / h (per hour).

The maximum service life (T) is 10 years. The unit meets the requirements for SIL 3.

Explanation of the abbreviations:

  • PFH = probability of a dangerous failure per hour
  • SIL = safety integrity level
  • T = life time (= service life)

The PFH values of the other components, especially of the AS-i safety monitor, can be found in the corresponding documentation.

Addressing

When mounted and wired the PCB can be addressed via the addressing unit AC1154.

Assign a free address between 1 and 31. At the factory the address is set to 0.

Operation

Check whether the unit operates correctly. Display by LEDs:

· LEDs 1 yellow: inputs switched(S-I1, S-I2)
· LED 2 green: voltage supply OK(K PWR)
· LED 2 red lit: AS-i communicationon error, slave does not participate in the "normal" exchange of data, e.g. slave address 0 (FAULT)
· external LED alarm output (X1-X2):alarm output O-1 (non-safe) (through the host system the alarm output LED can be set as a static or dynamic output)

IFM E7015S - Operation - 1

Core colours

AS-i +: brown

AS-i-:blue

S11, S12 S-I1 (safe input 1), black #1

S21, S22 S-I2 (safe input 2), black #2

X1: red + signal for LED output

X2: blue - signal for LED output

Limited voltage

The device shall be supplied from an isolating transformer having a secondary Listed fuse rated 5 A.

Technical data

Electrical design 2 safe inputs / 1 unsafe LED output
Operating voltage 26.5 ... 31.6 V DC
Current consumption [mA] ≤ 50 mA
Inputs
Wiring DC PNP
Voltage supply via AS-i
Short circuit detection no
Input current typ. 5 mA
Cross fault monitoring no
LED output
Supply via AS-i yes
Integrated watchdog yes
Short-circuit proof no
Current rating LED output 10 mA
LED function display
Operation / fault / function green / red / yellow
Operating temperature -25...60°C
Protection rating depending on the housing
AS-interface / extended address mode possibleversion 2.1 / no
AS-i profileS-7.B.E
I/O configuration / ID code 7 [Hex] / B.E [Hex]
AS-i certificate74601
Maximum number of safety modules per master31
EMCEN 50295
Dimensions (WxHxD)30.9 X 9 X 43.6 mm

Scale drawing

IFM E7015S - Scale drawing - 1

IFM E7015S - Scale drawing - 2

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IFM E7015S - Scale drawing - 3

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