Product Overview 
  1.3 Using ET 200S Fail-Safe Modules 
ET 200S Distributed I/O System - Fail-Safe Modules 
Installation and Operating Manual, 08/2008, A5E00103686-07 
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Using the fail-safe power module PM E F pp DC24V PROFIsafe 
Using the fail-safe power module PM E F pp DC24V PROFIsafe is only possible: 
●  As of order number 6ES7151-1BA01-0AB0, Firmware version V1.1.1 or higher 
●  As of order number 6ES7151-7FA01-0AB0, Firmware version V2.1.4 or higher 
Use in Safety Mode Only 
Fail-safe modules can only be used in safety mode. They cannot be used in standard mode. 
Achievable Safety Classes        
Fail-safe modules are equipped with integrated safety functions for safety mode.  
The following safety classes can be achieved in safety mode by assigning appropriate 
parameters to the safety functions in 
STEP 7
 with the 
S7 Distributed Safety
 or 
S7 F Systems
 
optional package, by combining certain standard and F-modules and by arranging the wiring 
of the sensors and actuators in a specific way: 
Table 1- 2  Achievable Safety Classes in Safety Mode 
In accordance with IEC 
61508 
In accordance with EN 954-1  In accordance with ISO 13849 
SIL2  Category 3  Performance Level (PL) d 
SIL3  Category 3  Performance Level (PL) e  
SIL3  Category 4  Performance Level (PL) e  
See also 
Configuring ET 200S with Fail-Safe Modules (Page 19) 
Requirements for Sensors and Actuators (Page 37) 
Applications for the 4/8 F-DI DC24V PROFIsafe Electronic Module (Page 113) 
Input applications of EM 4 F-DI/3 F-DO DC24V PROFIsafe (Page 145)