Designed to EN50041 characteristics and mounting
The GSS family of limit switches are specifically designed for use in safety applications. All the units have been independently tested to IEC947-5-1/EN60947-5-1 standards and comply with the essential requirements laid down (Low Voltage Directive for Switchgear)
They are all marked positive break and comply with the requirements of the Machine Directive (89/392/EEC) as amended by Directive 91/368/EEC
These are Category 1 devices per EN954-1 (the machine directive) Category can be raised to 4 by using in association with safety relays
IP67 Rating

Typical applications: On guard doors where key alignment has proved to be a real problem and cannot be solved by key operated switches. The user needs to differentiate mission critical safety components on the machine from regular sensors

UL, CSA

Safety Limit Switch