FREMONT, CA - Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc. (Omron STI) introduces 28 new SR Series Safety Monitoring Relays. The SR 1000 Series of fixed terminal relays and the SR 2000 Series of removable terminal models provide control reliability and maximum configuration flexibility to suit nearly every potential safety-monitoring requirement. This comprehensive family of safety relays carries the CE mark, and is UL and C-UL listed.

Their broad application range and breadth of features allows them to be applied with various protective devices, with versatility to work with many configurations and switching arrangements to suit the requirements of individual safety systems. Some key features include:

¥ Inputs from a variety of safety devices such as E-stops, interlocks, safety mats and light curtains

¥ Dual channel inputs

¥ One, two or three adjustable time delay outputs for applications requiring a time-delayed stop sequence

¥ One, two or three additional outputs without time delay

¥ Expansion modules for three additional time delayed outputs or differing time delayed outputs

¥ Monitoring of two-hand palm buttons

¥ Stop motion sensing

These new additions further solidify Omron STI's position as a top supplier of safety relays in the United States. Omron STI anticipates adding even more safety relays to its product line in the near future.

With headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley, Omron STI was founded over 30 years ago and employs more than 340 people. Omron STI has been selected twice by Forbes and three times by Business Week as one of the "world's best small companies." Omron STI's safety products are used to protect workers around machinery, automated equipment and industrial robots.

For more information contact: Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc., 6550 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555; 1-800-479-3658; (510) 608-3400; fax: (510) 744-1442; Fax Back System: (916) 431-6544; sales@sti.com.