Interlock Switches
Guard Locking Switches
Centurion
Specifications
Standards
EN954-1, ISO13849-1, IEC/EN60204-1,
NFPA79, EN1088, ISO14119, IEC/
EN60947-5-1, ANSI B11.19, AS4024.1
Category
Cat. 1 Device per EN954-1
Dual channel interlocks suitable for
Cat. 3 or 4 systems
Approvals
CE marked for all applicable directives,
cULus, BG, and SUVA
Safety Contact
2 N.C. direct opening action
AC15
Designation/Utilization Cat.
500V 250V 100V
1A 2A 5A
AC (Ue)
(Ie)
DC
250V 0.5A 24V 2A
73013
Max Switched Current/Volt/ 500V/500VA
Load
Description
Thermal Current (lth)
Min Current
10A
The Centurion is a positive mode, thumbwheel operated machine
guard locking interlock switch that locks the guard closed until the
operator manually rotates the thumbwheel, retracting the shaft from
the guard door. The action of retracting the shaft initiates two
functions; it isolates the power to the machine while the guard is open
and, due to the operating principle, gives up to 20 seconds delay
before the guard can be opened.
5V 5mA
Safety Contact Gap
Rtd. Insulation Voltage
Rtd. Impulse withstand Volt
Auxiliary Contacts
>2mm (0.078in)
(Ui) 500V
(Uimp) 2500V
1 N.C.
Shaft Movement to Achieve 2mm (0.078in)
Contact Operation
Alternative styles with longer shafts can increase the time delay by as
much as 50%. The Centurion is ideal for use on simple machines
with short, constant run down times. It is important that correct
installation and operation of the unit are followed to ensure that the
retractable shaft cannot be extended when the guard is open. For
machines with long or variable run down times or where frequent
access is required, solenoid locking switches such as the TLS-GD2
and Atlas 5 should be considered.
Case Material
Locking shaft
Protection
Heavy duty die cast alloy
Stainless Steel
IP66
Conduit Entry
Operating Temperature
Mounting
1 x M20 or quick disconnect
-25°C to +80°C (-10°F to +176°F)
2 x M4
The Centurion has 2 safety (N.C.) contacts, 1 auxiliary (N.O.) contact
and 1 conduit entry (either M20 or quick disconnect).
Mechanical Life
Electrical Life
Weight
1,000,000 operations
1,000,000 operations
500g (1.20lbs)
EX and Pneumatic styles of the Centurion are also available; see the
Explosion Proof section on page 16-1 for more information.
Colour
Red
Note: The safety contacts of the Guardmaster switches are described as normally
closed (N.C.) i.e., with the guard closed, actuator in place (where relevant) and the
machine able to be started.
Note: Additional safety m easures (i.e., a shroud) should be used
to ensure the thum bwheel can only be accessed by finger tips.
Centurion Thumbwheel Operation
Features
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Manually operated time delay, allows for machine run down
Simple operation & installation
Robust die cast housing, ideal for heavy duty applications
Contacts, 2 N.C. & 1 N.O. (sealed to IP66)
Interlocking shaft is manually
retracted from the guard by
rotating the thumbwheel.
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