ISO 5599-1, series IS12, size 1
ISO 5599-1
Aventics ISO 5599-1 series IS12 valves in size 1 are safety dual-valve assemblies (IS12-PD) and directional control valves to ISO 5599-1 designed for safety-relevant control circuits. The range includes 5/2-way valves (NC configuration) and 3/2 dual-valve assemblies as IS12-PD variants. Both output signals are internally cross-monitored; any discrepancy drives the unit to a safe state. This allows the IS12-PD valves to meet the requirements of machine safety standard EN ISO 13849 (Category 3, PLd).
IS12-PD valves are used when the machine risk assessment per EN ISO 13849 demands a pneumatic safety function at PLd or higher. The dual-valve principle ensures that even a single fault (e.g. a sticking spool) is detected and no hazardous motion can be initiated. In the design phase: the feedback output (M12 connector) must be wired to the safety controller, which cyclically checks the unit status. The valves are sized for ISO 5599-1 size 1 and must be mounted on the appropriate sub-base or single-connection plate.
Typical applications: Safety circuits for pneumatic presses and punching machines; guarding systems on machine cells where opening a safety door must interrupt a cylinder working stroke; safe-exhaust functions for pressure vessels; applications under Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC where PLd/Category 3 compliance must be demonstrated.