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How-To-Order GS-Series Safety Light Curtains
Follow the procedure below, selecting the proper component at each step. For technical assistance, contact us at 1-800-234-8273 or by email.
1. Select a Sensing Unit - Sensing units come in pairs; one emitter and one receiver.
  • Determine the resolution needed (14mm, 30mm, or 70mm).
  • Determine the coverage length needed (200mm to 1800mm).
  • Select the appropriate Sensing Unit from the table.
30 mm Resolution (GS120/140)* 14 mm Resolution (GS140)* 70 mm Resolution (GS120/140)*
P/N P/N P/N
Length GS140 GS120 Length GS140 GS120 Length P/N Length GS140 GS120
208mm 0701 0801 1408mm 0709 0809 208mm 0712 608mm 0721 0821
308mm 0702 0802 1608mm 0710 0810 308mm 0713 808mm 0722 0822
408mm 0703 0803 1808mm 0711 0811 408mm 0714 1008mm 0723 0823
608mm 0704 0804 608mm 0715 1208mm 0724 0824
808mm 0705 0805 808mm 0716 1408mm 0725 0825
908mm 0706 0806 908mm 0717 1608mm 0726 0826
1008mm 0707 0807 1008mm 0718 1808mm 0727 0827
1208mm 0708 0808 1208mm 0719  
Consult Factory for additional lengths.
2. Select Cable Assemblies - One each for emitter and receiver. Cable length can be adjusted in the field.
  • Determine minimum cable length required for emitter unit.
  • Determine minimum cable length required for receiver unit.
  • Select the one emitter cable and one receiver cable from the table.
Cable Assemblies Part Number
Emitter Cable, 15ft. 5 Conductor 0972
Emitter Cable, 30ft. 5 Conductor 0973
Emitter Cable, 98ft. 5 Conductor 0976
Receiver Cable, 15ft. 8 Conductor 0974
Receiver Cable, 30ft. 8 Conductor 0975
Receiver Cable, 98ft. 8 Conductor 0977
3. Select Mounting Brackets - These are optional. Sensing Units come with standard mounting brackets.
  • Determine if standard mounting brackets will suffice. Consult your Tapeswitch application specialist.
  • If required, select optional swivel, clamping, or vibration-damping mounting brackets.
4. Select Floor Stands - These are optional.
  • Determine if floor stands are required. Consult your Tapeswitch application specialist.
  • If required, select the number of floor stands required.
5. Select Mirror Assemblies - These are optional.
  • Determine if mirrors are required. Consult your Tapeswitch application specialist.
  • If required, select the appropriate mirror type from the table.
Mirror Assemblies
Curtain Length Mirror Assembly Length Part Number
200mm (8in.) 300mm (12in.) 0960
300mm (12in.) 400mm (16in.) 0961
400mm (16in.) 500mm (20in.) 0962
600mm (24in.) 700mm (28in.) 0963
800mm (32in.) 900mm (36in.) 0964
900mm (36in.) 1000mm (40in.) 0965
1000mm (40in.) 1100mm (44in.) 0966
1200mm (48in.) 1300mm (52in.) 0967
1400mm (56in.) 1500mm (60in.) 0968
6. Select Safety Controller - This is optional, but recommended.
  • Determine if a safety controller is required.
  • If required, select a safety controller: BSRSA, BSRUA-2, SRUB, SRUS, C6, or BC-1.
7. Select Power Supply - This is optional.
  • If an SRUB or SRUS Safety Controller has been selected, determine if you need a power supply.
  • If required, select the GDC1 Power Supply.
8. Select Additional Accessories - These optional accessories provide useful functions for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting the light curtains.
Programming Unit - Used to program fixed and floating blanking on the sensing units for the GS-140 only.

Laser Alignment Tool - Provides a visual indication of alignment between the emitting and receiving unit. Simplifies alignment, especially when then units are far apart.

GS120 Light Curtain Order Code
GS120 Multi-Beam Order Code
GS140 Light Curtain Order Code
GS140 Multi-Beam Order Code