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Schmersal Safe Switching & Monitoring
SchmersalSafe Switching & Monitoring

Safety Solenoid Interlock

Schmersal's product line includes safety switches, non-contact magnetic and RFID coded switches, and solenoid guard locking interlocks. These devices monitor the position of guards, doors, and protective covers to prevent operation when access points are open. Products support safety categories up to Cat. 4 / PLe in accordance with ISO 13849-1 and SIL 3 per IEC 62061, and are available in a wide range of form factors for standard and space-constrained areas

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Applications

  • Interlocking of guards and safety gates on automated machinery.
  • Guard locking for hazardous motion run-down protection.
  • Non-contact guard monitoring where mechanical actuation is impractical.
  • Door and gate monitoring on robot work cells and conveyor enclosures.
  • Coded safety switches for tamper-resistant access control.

Key Features

  • Mechanical, magnetic, and RFID coded safety switch variants.
  • Solenoid guard locking models with power-to-lock and power-to-release options.
  • Safety ratings up to Cat. 4 / PLe and SIL 3.
  • M12 and cable connection options; compact to heavy-duty form factors.
  • Stainless steel and high-temperature models available for special environments.

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