{"id":2892,"date":"2021-07-28T16:15:21","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T14:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.technologybsa.com\/?p=2892"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:29:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:29:41","slug":"electromagnetic-switch-when-safety-is-a-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.technologybsa.com\/en\/electromagnetic-switch-when-safety-is-a-priority\/","title":{"rendered":"Electromagnetic switch: when safety is a priority"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The Rockwell Automation electromagnetic safety switch was designed to improve machine safety and help protect a work process from unplanned downtime.<\/p>\n<p>The production process downtime can cause different problems such as defective products and high scrapping costs. For this reason, a\u00a0<strong>reduction in machine downtime\u00a0<\/strong>can be useful for improving productivity and reducing scrap.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Rockwell Automation 440G-EZ electromagnetic safety switch features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-contact interlocking device with a locking function (Power to Lock &#8211; PTL)<\/li>\n<li>Process and machine protection per ISO EN 14119<\/li>\n<li>PLe, SIL 3 for interlocking applications<\/li>\n<li>500 N holding force<\/li>\n<li>50 ms response time<\/li>\n<li>Ease of installation and alignment: no tongue interlocks<\/li>\n<li>Mounting options: surface or flush mount<\/li>\n<li>IP67 enclosure<\/li>\n<li>GuardLink\u00ae compatibility<\/li>\n<li>M12 Micro QD 5 and 8 pin connection options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Allow access to potentially hazardous areas when the work area is\u00a0<strong>truly safe<\/strong>! The 440G-EZ electromagnetic safety switch is a cost-effective interlock solution that combines a\u00a0<strong>Power to Lock (PTL) magnetic locking function<\/strong>\u00a0featuring a\u00a0<strong>500N holding force<\/strong>\u00a0and with<strong>\u00a0\u00b15 mm misalignment tolerance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 440G-EZ electromagnetic safety switch can be\u00a0<strong>connected in series<\/strong>\u00a0with other Cat 4, SIL 3 or PLe rated safety devices. The magnetic locking feature further aids in door stability and\u00a0<strong>reduces misalignment and nuisance tripping<\/strong>.<br \/>\nTo simplify installation, troubleshooting and maintenance, the switch offers\u00a0<strong>on-board LED diagnostics\u00a0<\/strong>indicating switch status as well as when the state of the output signal-switching devices (OSSD\u2019s) are locked or unlocked..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3><strong>How the switch 440G-EZ works<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div>[vc_raw_html]JTVCdGFibGUlMjBpZCUzRDQlMjAlMkYlNUQ=[\/vc_raw_html]<div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>LED<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>YELLOW\u00a0<\/strong>= lock supplied with voltage<br \/>\n<strong>LED GREEN<\/strong>\u00a0= OSSDs ON \u2013 RFID present<br \/>\n<strong>LED RED<\/strong>\u00a0= OSSDs OFF \u2013 RFID not present<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.technologybsa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/indicatore-stato.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Design to meet global standards, the 440G-EZ safety electromagnetic switch is mainly used in applications where\u00a0<strong>safety is a priority.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us for information!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Rockwell Automation electromagnetic safety switch was designed to improve machine safety and help protect a work process from unplanned downtime. The production process downtime can cause different problems such as defective products and high scrapping costs. For this reason, a\u00a0reduction in machine downtime\u00a0can be useful for improving productivity and reducing scrap. 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