How-To-Order GS-Series Safety Light Curtains
Follow the procedure below, selecting the proper component at each step. For technical assistance, contact us i 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 (14 mm, 30 mm, or 70 mm).
  • Determine the coverage length needed (200mm to 1800 mm).
  • 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
208 mm
0701
0801
1408 mm
0709
0809
208 mm
0712
608 mm
0721
0821
308 mm
0702
0802
1608 mm
0710
0810
308 mm
0713
808 mm
0722
0822
408 mm
0703
0803
1808 mm
0711
0811
408mm
0714
1008 mm
0723
0823
608 mm
0704
0804
608 mm
0715
1208 mm
0724
0824
808 mm
0705
0805
808 mm
0716
1408 mm
0725
0825
908 mm
0706
0806
908 mm
0717
1608 mm
0726
0826
1008 mm
0707
0807
1008 mm
0718
1808 mm
0727
0827
1208 mm
0708
0808
1208 mm
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, 15 ft.
5 Conductor
0972
Emitter Cable, 30 ft.
5 Conductor
0973
Emitter Cable, 98 ft.
5 Conductor
0976
Receiver Cable, 15 ft.
8 Conductor
0974
Receiver Cable, 30 ft.
8 Conductor
0975
Receiver Cable, 98 ft.
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
200 mm (8")
300 mm (12")
0960
300 mm (12")
400mm (16")
0961
400mm (16")
500mm (20")
0962
600 mm (24")
700 mm (28")
0963
800 mm (32")
900 mm (36")
0964
900 mm (36")
1000 mm (40")
0965
1000 mm (40")
1100 mm (44")
0966
1200 mm (48")
1300 mm (52")
0967
1400 mm (56")
1500 mm (60")
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

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