Posted to News on 20th May 2014, 14:00
All-in-one safety bolt and switches reduces engineering time
Pilz is launching a PSENbolt that combines a handle, mechanical bolt and two safety switches. This all-in-one product eliminates the need for costly in-house engineering and assembly time to combine individual components. According to Pilz, the new PSENbolt product provides safe interlocking of safety gates to Performance Level PL e (EN ISO 13849-1) or Safety Integrity Level SIL CL 3 (EN 62061 / IEC 62061) - or guard locking to PL d - when specified with the Pilz PSENcode RFID coded safety switch and Pilz PSENmech mechanical safety switch. Particular attention has been paid to the mechanical design of the PSENbolt unit to ensure that it is sufficiently robust to withstand long-term use in industrial environments.
PSENbolt devices can be used with doors that are hinged on the left or right. Various options enable the PSENbolt to be used in a choice of application scenarios:
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tdata{3|No|No|PSENmag non-contact, magnetic safety switches OR PSENcode non-contact, coded safety switches}
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tdata{5|No|No|Combination of PSEN me1 with PSEN cs3/4 or PSEN ma1.4 OR PSEN cs3n/4n with clamping device for plug-in connector}
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Hinged guards that are protected using a PSENbolt device can be monitored by means of an appropriate safety relay, configurable safety controller or safety PLC.
Follow the link for more information about the PSENbolt and to watch a short video, or go to www.pilz.co.uk and enter webcode 5191.
