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Protect People, Equipment & Productivity: amGard Non-Contact Switches

Written by GCG Automation & Factory Solutions | Jun 6, 2024 7:18:06 PM

Non-contact safety switches are interlocking devices used in applications where precise guidance of guards is difficult. Due to the design they are extremely long-lasting devices that require minimal maintenance. In addition they are resistant to shock and vibrations and offer a high level of prevention against tampering.

Fortress developed the amGardncs, a coded non-contact, safety, proximity switch in a robust package, featuring:

  • Stainless Steel IP69K housing, ideal for food, beverage and pharmaceutucal environments or anywhere hygiene or robustness are paramount.
  • PLe Cat 4/SIL3 safety rating.
  • Can be used as a coded interlock in accordance with EN14119.
  • Based on solid state Hall Effect sensors that do not suffer from vibration and contact bounce.
  • Copes with a very high level of misalignment
  • Integrated electronics that monitors for faults and ensure the safety relay does not enter a fault state, irrelevant of the approach direction.
  • Local user indication.
  • Monitor outputs for use in the control system.
  • Available with a variety of termination options
 
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