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Brand: SICK
SICK FX3-GEPR00000 Flexi Soft Ethernet/Ip Cip Safety Gateway
Description
FX3-GEPR00000 is a SICK Flexi Soft expansion module (part no. 1069070) that adds inputs, outputs or a function to a Flexi Soft safety controller. The catalogue summary lists: module: Gateway; configuration and diagnostics interface: Mini-USB; fieldbus, industrial network: EFI-pro, EtherNet/IP™ CIP Safety™; connection type: 2 × RJ45 socket; protective coating for more challenging ambient conditions: no.
How the FX3-GEPR00000 works and where it fits
Each module has a defined job: I/O modules read safe inputs or switch safe outputs, gateways connect to fieldbuses and networks, analog and motion modules evaluate analog or encoder signals. The internal bus carries the power for the module and its data, so no separate wiring between the modules is required.
The category and performance level of a complete safety function depend on the whole chain, from the sensor through the module to the actuator. Diagnostic LEDs on the front show supply, bus state and the state of each input or output, which shortens fault finding during commissioning and service.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type code | FX3-GEPR00000 |
| Part number | 1069070 |
| Product family | Flexi Soft |
| Module | Gateway |
| Fieldbus, industrial network | EFI-pro, EtherNet/IP™ CIP Safety™ |
| Configuration method | Via software (Safety Designer) |
| Safety integrity level | SIL 3 (IEC 61508) |
| Category | Category 4 (EN ISO 13849) |
| Performance level | PL e (EN ISO 13849) |
| PFHD (mean probability of a dangerous failure per hour) | 0.3 x 10⁻⁹ (EN ISO 13849) |
| Fieldbus, industrial network (2) | EFI-pro, EtherNet/IP™ CIP Safety™ |
| Integrated Ethernet switch | 3-port layer-2 managed switch with Auto-MDI-X for automatic detection of crossed Ethernet cable |
| Data transmission rate | 10 Mbit/s, 10Base-T; 100 Mbit/s, 100Base-TX; autosensing |
| RPI (requested packet interval): Producing | 4 ms … 500 ms, multiple of 4 ms |
| RPI (requested packet interval): Consuming | 4 ms … 500 ms, multiple of 1 ms |
| Number of data bytes: RX | ≤ 48 Byte |
| Number of data bytes: TX | ≤ 50 Byte |
| Number of safe connections: EFI-pro/EtherNet/IP™ CIP Safety™ Consuming | ≤ 10 |
| Number of safe connections: EFI-pro/EtherNet/IP™ CIP Safety™ Producing | ≤ 10 |
| Connection type | 2 × RJ45 socket |
| Configuration and diagnostics interface | Mini-USB |
| Voltage supply | Via FLEXBUS+ |
| Internal power consumption | ≤ 3.5 W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 22.5 mm x 96.5 mm x 120.6 mm |
| Weight | 135 g (± 10 %) |
| Enclosure rating | IP20 (EN 60529) |
| Ambient operating temperature | –25 °C … +55 °C |
| EU declaration of conformity | Yes |
| UK declaration of conformity | Yes |
| ACMA declaration of conformity | Yes |
| Declarations and certificates in the data sheet | EU declaration of conformity; UK declaration of conformity; ACMA declaration of conformity; China RoHS; CCC certificate; UK-Type-Examination approval; cULus certificate; S Mark certificate; Ethernet/IP certificate; EC-Type-Examination approval; EC-Type-Examination approval (Machinery Regulation); Information according to Art. 3 of Data Act (Regulation EU 2023/2854) |
Type code FX3-GEPR00000 and what to check before ordering
Supply and signal data as listed: power draw ≤ 3.5 W; connection 2 × RJ45 socket; interface EFI-pro, EtherNet/IP™ CIP Safety™.
Fitting and site conditions are covered by these entries: weight: 135 g (± 10 %); dimensions: 22.5 mm x 96.5 mm x 120.6 mm; storage temperature: –25 °C … +70 °C; enclosure rating: IP20 (EN 60529); operating temperature: –25 °C … +55 °C.
Confirm that the main module in your system supports the module and the number of modules you plan.
Typical uses are expansion of safe inputs for door switches and emergency stops, safe outputs for contactors, and gateway links to a plant network.
Related SICK products: SICK FX3-XTIO84002 Flexi Soft Safety I/O Module, 8 In / 4 Out, SICK Flexi Soft FX3-CPU130002 Safety Controller Main Module, SICK FX3-CPU000000 Flexi Soft Safety Controller Main Module, SICK FX3-XTDI80002 Flexi Soft Safe Input Module, SICK FX3-CPU320002 Flexi Soft Safety Controller Main Module and SICK FX3-ANA020002 Flexi Soft Analog Input Module.
Documents and quotation
Attached to this page: the SICK data sheet for FX3-GEPR00000, part no. 1069070, as published by SICK. Send the type code, quantity and delivery location through the RFQ form and Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat, will respond with a quotation. Similar products sit under PLC & I/O Cards. Confirm the full code against the device it replaces; if this page and the data sheet ever disagree, follow the data sheet.
Datasheets & Documents
- Datasheet SICK FX3-GEPR00000 official data sheet (part no. 1069070) Download
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About brand
SICK is the German maker of industrial sensors: photoelectric and proximity sensors, safety laser scanners and light curtains, encoders, distance sensors, code readers and gas analysers. Erwin Sick, an optics engineer, founded it in Munich in 1946, and in 1952 it introduced its first marketable accident-prevention light curtain, which protected press operators by stopping the machine when a hand broke the light beam. The company moved to Waldkirch in the Black Forest in 1956 and is still headquartered there. It is a privately held company, and has been an Aktiengesellschaft (AG) since 1996.
SICK company profile
| Founded | 1946, Munich, Germany, by Erwin Sick (1909–1988) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (since 1956) |
| Ownership | Privately held; after the founder's death in 1988 his widow Gisela Sick became the main shareholder. Legal form SICK AG since 1996 |
| Size | More than 12,000 employees and group revenue of about EUR 2.3 billion (company figures for 2023) |
| First breakthrough | Accident-prevention light curtain for presses, shown in Hanover in 1952 |
| International growth | First foreign subsidiary in France in 1972, United States in 1976; today sales and service companies worldwide |
| Product families | Photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic and ultrasonic sensors; safety laser scanners, light curtains, safety controllers and relays; encoders and motor feedback systems; distance sensors and LiDAR; barcode and 2D code readers and machine vision; gas analysers, dust and flow measurement for process and emissions monitoring |
Milestones
- 1946: Erwin Sick receives a licence to run his engineering firm in Munich.
- 1952: The first marketable accident-prevention light curtain is presented in Hanover and goes into series production.
- 1956: The company moves to Waldkirch with 25 employees.
- 1972 and 1976: Subsidiaries are founded in France and the United States.
- 1996: SICK becomes an Aktiengesellschaft.
- Today: Sensors for factory and logistics automation, machine safety and process analysis, with a large share of revenue outside Germany.
Choosing a SICK sensor
For object detection, the sensing principle comes first. A retro-reflective sensor (WL series) sends light to a reflector and switches when an object breaks the beam; it is reliable over long distances and easy to align. A sensor with background suppression (WTB series) detects an object at a set distance and ignores what is behind it, which suits conveyors with shiny or dark backgrounds. A through-beam pair (WS/WE) gives the longest range and the highest reliability in dust. For transparent bottles and film, use a model built for transparent objects (for example WL12G-3B or WL150-P420). The digits in the code also matter: "P" usually means a PNP output and "N" NPN, and the last digits set the connector or cable. For machine guarding, a safety laser scanner such as nanoScan3 or microScan3 protects an area, while a safety controller such as Flexi Soft combines several safety devices.
Where SICK products are used
In Oman and the GCC, SICK sensors are used in packaging and bottling lines, food and beverage plants, logistics and airport baggage handling, cement and steel plants, ports and cranes, automated warehouses, and on machines built by European OEMs. SICK safety scanners guard robots and automated guided vehicles, and its encoders give position feedback on motors, hoists and conveyors.
SICK products we list
| Family | Examples |
|---|---|
| Photoelectric sensors | WL12-3P2431, WTB12-3P2431, GTB6-P4211, VL18-4P3240, WL12G-3B2531, WS/WE100, KT5W contrast, W26 IO-Link |
| Proximity, cylinder and ultrasonic sensors | IME12-08NPSZC0S, IME18-05BPSZC0S, MZT8, UM18 4-20 mA, UM30, UFN3 fork |
| Machine safety | nanoScan3, microScan3, S300 Professional, Flexi Soft FX3-CPU1, FX3-XTIO, ReLy OSSD |
| Encoders and motor feedback | DFS60B, AFM60 PROFINET, AFS60 SSI, ATM60 PROFIBUS, SRS50, EFS50 |
| Distance sensors and code readers | DT50, DL50, DT35, Lector632 |
Ordering SICK products: what we need
Send the type code and the 7-digit SICK part number from the label (for example WTB12-3P2431 together with its part number). For a replacement sensor, add the output (PNP or NPN), connection (M8, M12 or cable) and sensing distance. For encoders, add the interface (incremental, SSI, PROFIBUS, PROFINET), resolution and shaft type. For safety scanners, tell us the model and whether the existing configuration needs to be kept.
Facts checked against SICK's published company history and annual figures, October 2026.
Browse SICK products by category: Sensors & Transmitters.
FAQ
Questions about the SICK FX3-GEPR00000 Flexi Soft Ethernet/Ip Cip
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01What is the SICK FX3-GEPR00000?
It is a SICK EtherNet/IP CIP Safety gateway (Flexi Soft), part no. 1069070. The catalogue summary reads: Module: Gateway; Configuration and diagnostics interface: Mini-USB; Fieldbus, industrial network: EFI-pro, EtherNet/IP™ CIP Safety™; Connection type: 2 × RJ45 socket.
02What supply does the FX3-GEPR00000 need?
See the data sheet for the supply. Performance level: PL e (EN ISO 13849).
03What protection rating and temperature range are given?
Enclosure rating: IP20 (EN 60529). Ambient operating temperature: –25 °C ... +55 °C. Confirm both against the site before ordering.
04Does the page include the data sheet?
Yes. The official SICK data sheet for part no. 1069070 is attached as a PDF and linked on this page; where it differs from the page text, the data sheet applies.
05What should be confirmed before ordering the FX3-GEPR00000?
Compare the full type code and part number 1069070 with the device being replaced, check supply, output or interface and mounting, and send the details through the RFQ form. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier, not a SICK partner.
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