ALLEN-BRADLEY GD2

Interlock Switches
Non contact Switches
Ferrogard GD2
Specifications
Description
The Ferrogard range of magnetically actuated safety switches offers
Non contact reliability together with tolerance to misalignment.
They are designed to be installed so that when a guard door is
opened, the action of the magnetic actuator being removed from the
switch opens the N.C. safety contacts which are intended for the
isolation of control power to a machine primary control element.
The GD2 version has a stainless steel housing for added protection
against inadvertent impacts to the housing. The contacts are
completely sealed to meet IP68 (NEMA6P) requirements, making
them ideal for wet environments. The GD2 also has a wider
temperature range than the plastic Ferrogard switches, making them
useful in a wider range of applications.
Standards
EN954-1, ISO13849-1, IEC/EN60204-1,
NFPA79, EN1088, ISO14119,
ANSI B11.19, AS4024.1
Category
Cat. 1 Device per EN954-1
Dual channel interlocks suitable for Cat.
3 or 4 systems
Approvals
CE marked for all applicable directives
and cULus
Reed Contacts
Safety Auxiliary
Operating Distance – Make
12mm (0.47in) 15mm (0.59in)
Operating Distance – Break
23mm (0.91in) 26mm (1.02in)
Closing Time
3.0ms 0.5ms
Dropout Time
2.1ms 0.3ms
Bounce Time
0.7ms 0.7ms
Initial Contact Resistance
15mΩ 10mΩ
Initial Capacitance, Terminal
to Terminal
0.65pF 0.2pF
Initial Insulation Resistance,
Terminal to Terminal
1x106 Ω 1x106 Ω
Safety Contact Switching
Capability
AC 250V AC 2A max
DC 24V DC 1A max
Safety Contact External
Fusing
AC <1.6A quick blow
DC <0.8A quick blow
Unlike some magnetic switches, the Ferrogards have protected
safety contacts to help ensure that they do not fail to danger. In
addition, some versions have independent auxiliary signal contacts
to indicate the machine and guard condition.
Auxiliary Contact Switching
Capability
300V DC, 250V AC, 0.5A including
inrush. 15VA/10W suitable for AC/DC
circuits
Min Initial Breakdown
Voltage
600V AC
All Ferrogards have internal non-resettable overload protection on
the safety contact. They should be protected by an external fuse
rated as shown in the specifications table.
Environmental
IP68 (NEMA 6P)
Cable
0.50mm2 (20 AWG) 7 wire
Flexible thermoplastic elastomer
Jacket OD 8mm (0.2in)
Features
Operating Temperature
-25°C to +125°C (-13° to +257°F)
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Case Material
Stainless Steel; BS3146 ANC4B (316L)
Mounting
Any Position; M4 mounting security
screws included
Non contact actuation
High tolerance to misalignment
High switching current (up to 2A AC, 1A DC)
Wide Temperature Range (-25°C to +125°C)
Stainless Steel Housing
Various Contact Arrangements
3-50
600V AC
Weight (not including cable)
Sensor
Actuator 156g (0.34lbs)
168g (0.37lbs)
Electrical Life
1 x 106 at rated load
Mechanical Life
10 x10 6
Vibration
7-15g, 10 to 200Hz
Shock
50g
Interlock Switches
Non contact Switches
Ferrogard GD2
Product Selection
Safety Contact
Switching Capability
250V AC 2A
24V DC 1A
Safety Contacts Auxiliary Contacts
1 N.C.
1 N.O.
None
2 N.C.
1 N.O.
1 N.C.
None
2 N.C.
1 N.O.
Connection
Housing
Material
3m Cable
Stainless Steel
Type
FRS 2 GD2
FRS 20 GD2
FRS 21 GD2
FRS 2 GD2
FRS 20 GD2
FRS 21 GD2
Catalogue Number
440N-G02112
440N-G02113
440N-G02117
440N-G02118
440N-G02119
440N-G02123
Note: Contacts are described with the guard door closed, that is, actuator in place. Switch is shipped with complete actuator.
Accessories
Description
Page Number
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Actuator
Catalogue Number
440N-A02128
Approximate Dimensions—mm (inches)
Dimensions are not intended to be used for installation purposes.
Actuator
Switch
8
(0.31)
16
(0.63)
16.75 (0.66)
33.5 (1.32)
5
(0.20)
78.5 (3.09)
39.25 (1.55) 39.25 (1.55)
5
(0.20)
11.5
(0.45)
19.5
(0.77)
7 (0.28)
16 (0.63)
8 (0.31) 16.75 (0.66)
78.5 (3.09)
11.5
(0.45)
39.25 (1.55) 39.25 (1.55)
8 (0.31)
62.5 (2.46)
33.5 (1.32)
6 (0.24)
62.5 (2.46)
4.4
(0.17)
4.4 (0.17)
7
(0.28)
19.5
(0.76)
Typical Wiring Diagrams
FRS 2
FRS 21
Red
Blue
Safety N.C.
Fuse
Externally
Red
Yellow
Green
Aux.
N.O.
Blue
Black
Black
White
Safety N.C.
Fuse
Externally
Safety N.C.
Fuse
Externally
Yellow
FRS 20
Red
Blue
Safety N.C.
Fuse
Externally
Green
Aux.
N.O.
Safety N.C.
Fuse
Externally
White
Note: Unit must be to a grounded to a grounded metal frame or grounded via the field wiring per NEC requirements.
Application Details
See page 3-54 for operating principles and mounting examples.
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