Rockwell Automation Advances Safety Switch

Rockwell Automation Advances Safety Switch Technology With SensaGuard

New RFID-coded, non-contact safety switch helps reduce machine and wiring costs, boasts Cat. 4/SIL 3 rating, and offers extended diagnostics for easier troubleshooting

Protection of personnel and equipment is a main concern on the plant floor. At the same time, safety systems should be designed to offer flexibility and promote productivity. The new Allen-Bradley SensaGuard family of RFID-coded, non-contact switches from Rockwell Automation meets all these design needs – a marketplace innovation.

 “Thanks to its industry-leading innovative technology, including a high safety rating, flexible design, extended diagnostics and RFID coding, SensaGuard improves safety and helps reduce troubleshooting time and machine wiring costs,” said Richard Galera, marketing manager for Safety Components, Rockwell Automation. 

SensaGuard non-contact safety switches are Category 4/SIL 3 rated switches per EN954-1, TÜV functional safety approved to IEC61508. Unlike lower rated switches, the SensaGuard will shut down a machine if a failure occurs before there is a demand on the safety device – which improves machine operator safety. SensaGuard is especially suited for machines where multiple access doors must be monitored up to a Safety Category 4/SIL 3.