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Ferrogard 3, 4 & 5

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Specifications

Safety Ratings
Standards EN954-1, ISO13849-1, IEC/EN60204-1, NFPA79, EN1088, ISO14119, ANSI B11.19, AS4024.1
Safety Classification Cat. 1 Device per EN954-1 Dual channel interlocks suitable for Cat. 3 or 4 systems
Functional Safety Data ¬ 
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B10d: > 2 x 106 operations at min.
PFHD: > 3 x 10-7
MTTFd: > 385 years
Dual channel interlock may be suitable for performance levels PLe or PLd (according to ISO 13849-1:2006) and for use in SIL2 or SIL3 systems (according to IEC 62061) depending on application characteristics
Certifications CE Marked for all applicable directives and cULus
Outputs (Guard Door Closed, Actuator in Place)
Safety Outputs FRS3: 1 N.C., FRS4: 1 N.C., FRS5: 1 N.C.
Auxiliary Outputs FRS3: 1 N.C., FRS4: 1 N.O., FRS5: None
Operating Characteristics
Operating Distance, Make [mm (in.)] Safety/Auxiliary: FRS 3—12 (0.47); FRS 4—12 (0.47); FRS 5—12 (0.47)
Operating Distance, Break [mm (in.)] Safety/Auxiliary: FRS 3—24 (0.94); FRS 4—10 (0.39); FRS 5—12 (0.47)
Auxiliary Contact Switching Capability, Min 300V DC, 250V AC 0.5 A including inrush
Safety Contact External Fusing £1.6 A quick blow
Environmental
Enclosure Type Rating IP65 (NEMA 13)
Operating Temperature [C (F)] -10…+65° (+14…+149°)
Relative Humidity 5…95%
Shock IEC 68-2-27, 30 g, 11 ms
Vibration IEC 68-2-6, 10…200 Hz
Radio Frequency IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-6
Physical Characteristics
Housing Material Molded ABS plastic
Actuator Material Molded ABS plastic
Color Red
 
¬ Usable for ISO 13849-1:2006 and IEC 62061. Data other than B10d is based on:
- Usage rate of 1op/10 mins., 24 hrs/day, 360 days/year, representing
51840 operations per year
- Mission time/Proof test interval of 38 years