PNOZmulti 2’s base unit handles up to four independent safety functions simultaneously, each certified to PLe/Cat.4 per ISO 13849-1. Expansion I/O modules snap onto the base for additional safe inputs and outputs without a separate safety PLC backplane. PNOZmulti Configurator software generates IEC 61508-validated firmware directly from a function-block diagram, eliminating manual safety code writing. Diagnostic LEDs on each module indicate input and output states for fast troubleshooting during commissioning. OPC UA server option publishes safety-status data to IIoT platforms for machine health dashboards.