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Safety Interface Modules (SIM)

All Tapeswitch interface controllers are compatible with the B-SERIES and GS SERIES light curtains. The emitter and receiver pair, by themselves, constitutes a complete light curtain system, which provides two redundant solid state PNP outputs. Consult factory for correct series for your application. These outputs can be interfaced directly into machine control circuit, provided that the circuitry is compatible with PNP type outputs supplied from the light curtains, (i.e. safety relays, emergency stop relay packages, fail safe PLC’s, etc.)

Care should be taken in selecting a proper interface to ensure that the interface is compatible with PNP type outputs. In some applications the light curtains output is not suitable for the machine control circuit and thus an intermediate relay package/interface unit, such as those below must be used.

Interface Control Units

Tapeswitch offers a variety of interface and control units which are compatible with both the B-SERIES and GS SERIES systems and the machine control. All Tapeswitch interface control units are self-monitored and control reliable. All units perform the switching of the machine circuit using positively-guided safety relays and have a minimum of two safety outputs. Several interface units are available which offer options for configuring the input power source, mounting package and type of electrical interface.

C6 Multifunction Interface Controller

The C6 Multifunction Interface Controller is designed to accommodate up to six sensor zones. Three of these can be either B-Series and GS-series Light Curtains or low voltage sensors. The remaining three are for low-voltage sensors only. This controller provides the necessary power to the emitter and receiver sensing units and monitors the output signals.

The C6 is also compatible with Tapeswitch 4-wire, fail-safe ribbon switches, safety mats, sensing edges, and bumpers.

The C6 Interface Controller incorporates built-in fault protection and automatically detects an open or short within the sensor or its connecting cable, as well as internal failures. It is a fully self-contained unit housed in a rugged metal enclosure and is designed to be wall mounted. six knockouts in the case accept standard 1/2" or 3/4" conduit. It will accept an input power source range of 85 to 264 Vac at an input fraquency range of 47 to 63 Hz. the unit will also accept a regulated 24 Vdc supply.

BSRSA Interface Controller

The BSRSA Controller is a self-contained unit within a metal enclosure. It is intended to be wall mounted and has four double knockouts capable of accepting standard 1/2” or 3/4” conduit.

The BSRSA is ideal for end user and OEM applications or for retrofitting existing machines. It will accept input power sources of either 110/240 Vac or 24Vdc and provides the necessary power to the B-Series and
GS-Series sensing unit emitter and receiver while monitoring the output signals.

The BSRSA provides two safety outputs which follow the state of the light curtain, and AUTOMATICALLY reset to the "on" state once an obstruction is removed from the light curtain. Upon startup, power up, loss of power/power resumption, a fault lockout condition is triggered. In this case, a front panel key or remote reset switch must be activated.

The BSRSA Controller provides a lockout contact which will be closed during normal operation and will open only when one of the above mentioned lockout conditions occur. Both the high power input (AC) and low power control voltage (24 Vdc) are internally fused. The safety output contacts are also fused.(See Manual)

PRSX/4 Expansion Module

Tapeswitch model PRSX/4 Expansion module is designed to use with Tapeswitch controllers. The expansion module can be used for both sensing controllers and light curtain controllers. The PRSX/4 Expansion module increases the number of normally open force guided contacts by 4. An additional normally closed feedback relay is also provided. Several expansion modules may be connected to one controller.

Multizone Controller MZ1

The MultiZone Safety Controller is custom designed controller to meet specific customer requirements. It acts as an interface between various Tapeswitch Sensing devices and a machine or process control. Consult factory application engineer for your requirements.

It is designed to monitor up to six zones and provide power to all connected light curtain emitters and receivers and monitors the output signals. In addition to light curtains, the MultiZone Safety controller interfaces with various pressure-sensitive, normally-open switches made by Tapeswitch including ribbon switches ,sensing edges/bumpers and switching mats.

BSRUA-2 Interface Controller

The BSRUA-2 Controller is a compact DIN rail mount unit capable of interfacing up to two B-Series and GS-Series sensing units. It will accept an input power source of 110/240 Vac or 24 Vdc and provides the necessary power to the sensing unit emitter and receiver.

The two safety outputs follow the state of the light curtain and AUTOMATICALLY resume the "on" state once an obstruction is removed.

There is no operator intervention required and no operator power up sequence necessary.The unit contains status and diagnostic indicators.

The BSRUA-2 can be used for applications where up to two areas of a machine must be protected and the desired machine control is the same regardless of which sensing unit (light curtain) has been obstucted. It can also be used in applications where multi-side protection is necessary and conventional use of mirrors is impractical.

SRUB Interface Controller

The SRUB Controller is an economical, compact DIN rail mount unit. It operates from 24 Vdc and is field configurable for either AUTOMATIC or MANUAL reset. In the automatic mode, the two safety outputs follow the status of the light curtain.

In this mode no operator intervention or operator power up sequence is necessary. In the manual mode the two safety outputs will go to the "off" state once the light curtain is obstructed. The outputs will remain in the off state until an external (user supplied) reset switch is activated.

The SRUB is perfect for machines with an existing +24 Vdc control voltage. The small size along with the economical price make it ideal for OEM applications

SRUS Interface Controller

The SRUS Controller is an economical, compact DIN rail mount unit. It operates from 24 Vdc and is field configurable for either AUTOMATIC or MANUAL reset. In the automatic mode, the two safety outputs follow the status of the light curtain.

The SRUS is perfect for machines with an existing +24 Vdc control voltage. The small size along with the economical price make it ideal for OEM applications. (See Manual)

BC-1 Blanking Interface Controller

The BC-1 Interface Controller combines the capabilities of the BSRSA controller and the BPU-2 programming unit in a single package. It is packaged in a wall-mounted metal enclosure.

The blanking function allows selected areas of the sensing field to be disabled. This is useful for those applications in which objects, such as workpiece supports, protrude through the light curtain. (See Manual

GDC1 +24 VDC Power Supply

The GDC1 is a compact switching mode power supply and is specifically intended for use with the B-Series and GS-Series light curtain and Controller interface units. It provides a regulated 24 Vdc supply to the safety equipment (i.e. safety relay and light curtain) from a wide range of AC input voltages.

It comes with adapter clips to allow it to be din rail mounted. The output voltage is adjustable to account for a variety of loading conditions.