SICK Sensor Intelligence FX0-GPNT00000 Gateway Module

The SICK Flexi Soft FX0-GPNT00000 Gateway Module (part number 1044074) is a PROFINET/TCP/IP gateway designed for Safe EFI-pro safety networks, enabling reliable bridging between Flexi Soft safety controllers and field devices. As a dedicated gateway in the Flexi Soft family, it provides PROFINET and TCP/IP sockets connectivity and is managed through Flexi Soft Designer or Safety Designer software to support EFI-pro configurations and diagnostics. The module incorporates a 3-port layer-2 Ethernet switch with Auto-MDI-X, supporting data rates of 10 Mbit/s (10Base-T) and 100 Mbit/s (100Base-T) with autosensing, and it uses two RJ-45 connectors for its primary fieldbus connections. Power is supplied via the FLEXBUS+ system, with a relatively low internal draw suitable for DIN-rail installations in compact control panels.

Physically, FX0-GPNT00000 measures 22.5 mm (W) by 96.5 mm (H) by 120.6 mm (D) and weighs about 125 g (± 10%), designed for IP20 environments and operating temperatures from –25 °C to +55 °C (with storage down to –25 °C to +70 °C and non-condensing humidity up to 95%). The gateway’s compact footprint and integrated switch simplify wiring and topology for EFI-pro safety networks, while its gateway functionality centralizes safety communication and diagnostics in a single, dedicated module. Typical applications include connecting Safe EFI-pro systems to PROFINET devices in automated machinery, such as packaging lines, material handling, and AMR/AGV installations, where reliable, standards-based safety networking is essential.