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GS Series Perimeter Guards GS2, GS3 & GS4

Description

Tapeswitch GS series Perimeter Guards are available in the GS120 series (low risk application) and the GS 140 series (high risk application.). Applications for this series guards is for protecting hazardous areas such as automated work cells or to monitor access or traffic in secure locations. Both series are compatible with existing Tapeswitch controllers.

The difference between models (GS2,GS3 & GS4) is beam spacing.

Features & Benefits

Available with 2,3 or 4 beams

Models for both low (GS120) high (GS140) risk applications

2- unit systems does not require controller

Easily interface with external devices

Redundant fail safe PNP outputs

SSR outputs available (GS 120 series)

Diagnostic Display (Optional)

Rugged one piece extruded aluminum housing

CE certified and marked

Applications

Machine guarding
Hazardous area protection
Access monitoring and control
Diagonal zones of protection
Any guarding application requiring multiple light curtains

Specifications

Detection Capability (Resolution)	30 mm (1-3/16")
Response Time	<18 msec
Operating Range	up to 30 m (98 ft)
Operating Temperature	32 to 120°F (0 to 50 °C)
Enclosure Rating	IP65
Operating Temperature	-5 to 65°C (23 to 149°F)
Enclosure Rating	IP65
Maximum Length	Up to 72 " (all segments)
Noise Immunity	Exceeds I.E.C. 801/4 level 4
Safety Outputs	2 x PNP (fail-safe), 500 mA @24Vdc

Models

Model	Beam Spacing	No. of Beams	Curtain Length	GS140 P/N	GS120 P/N
GS2	500 mm	2	680 mm (26.8")	0730	0830
GS3	400 mm	3	980 mm (38.6")	0729	0829
GS4	300 mm	4	1080 mm (42.5")	0728	0828