GBP
GSS Series, Safety Limit Switches
Designed to EN50041 characteristics and mounting
The GSS family of limit switches are specifically designed for use in safety applications. All the units have been independently tested to IEC947-5-1/EN60947-5-1 standards and comply with the essential requirements laid down (Low Voltage Directive for Switchgear)
They are all marked positive break and comply with the requirements of the Machine Directive (89/392/EEC) as amended by Directive 91/368/EEC
These are Category 1 devices per EN954-1 (the machine directive) Category can be raised to 4 by using in association with safety relays
IP67 Rating
Typical applications: On guard doors where key alignment has proved to be a real problem and cannot be solved by key operated switches. The user needs to differentiate mission critical safety components on the machine from regular sensors