LS Electric launches Beyond X Safety offering with XSC Safety PLC, XSR Safety Relays

Beyond X, an LS Electric brand for integrated smart power and automation technology, announced the launch of its XSC Safety PLC and XSR Safety Relay offering as part of the Beyond X Safety for smart factory technology lineup for modern industrial machinery.

The company said that the compact XSC Safety PLC and modular XSR Safety Relays provide high‑integrity safety with quick configuration and retrofit flexibility, connecting to safety devices to detect hazards and cut power before accidents occur. With high‑density safety I/O, flexible wiring options and a compact, low‑noise design, LS Electric said that the offering delivers advanced protection without adding unnecessary complexity.

XSC and XLR details

LS Electric said that the XSC and XSR products are designed to achieve SIL 3 and SIL CL3, PLe / Category 4 safety levels in accordance with IEC 61508 and ISO 13849‑1, helping OEMs and panel builders design safety functions that comply with international standards while applying one safety platform across a wide range of industrial applications.

At the core of the offering is the XSC compact Safety PLC, which the company said is a stand‑alone controller that combines an optimized footprint with high‑density I/O. It provides 16 safety inputs and 4 OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) safety outputs, plus 4 dedicated feedback/restart inputs to simplify the monitoring of external contactors.

LS Electric said that users can manage multiple safety devices and zones from a single unit and reduce the need for additional hardware and panel space. The company said that this compact hardware design allows for high‑density safety I/O even in restricted control cabinets.

Additionally, the company said that its XSC Safety Designer software streamlines the engineering and commissioning in a user‑friendly tool, featuring a drag‑and‑drop interface, logical function blocks and a built‑in simulator for pre‑deployment testing. LS Electric said that the graphical programming environment eliminates the need for complex coding, allowing engineers to configure safety logic in minutes and reducing the risk of human error during setup.

LS Electric said that the XSR Safety Relay family complements the programmable XSC controller with modular, hardwired safety options. The lineup includes feedback input relays, OSSD output devices, electromechanical switching relays and multi‑functional relays, available with screw or clamp terminals. The company said that this allows users to select exactly the relay functions needed for each machine rather than relying on a single, one‑size‑fits‑all device. Each module operates from a 24 VDC PELV supply and is designed for SIL 3, PLe / Category 4 performance, with multiple safety contacts rated for typical industrial control loads.

Together, LS Electric said that the XSC Safety PLC and XSR Safety Relays form a scalable Beyond X Safety offering for both new installations and retrofits.

Users can combine stand‑alone safety controllers and modular relays to match specific machine requirements while maintaining a unified architecture that balances safety without complexity.