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A network module configured to provide switched auxiliary (AUX) power for E-stop system functionality in a network system, the network module comprising:

• a controller and a switching module;
• wherein the controller is configured to control the switching actions of the switching module;
• wherein the switching module is configured to receive an unswitched AUX cable and a switched AUX cable;
• and
• wherein the switching module is configured to control the passage of power from the unswitched AUX cable to the switched AUX cable, as defined by a signal received from the controller.

A method for providing switched auxiliary (AUX) power for E-stop system functionality in a network system, the method comprising:

• providing a switching module;
• controlling the switching actions of the switching module;
• receiving with the switching module an unswitched AUX cable and a switched AUX cable;
• and
• controlling the passage of power from the unswitched AUX cable to the switched AUX cable.