RFID-Based Electronic Safety Sensor features magnetic latching.

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RSS16 comes in magnetic latching variation with special actuator that provides latching force of ~9 lb (40 N) and allows switch to be used as door stop for small- to medium-sized safety guards. Due to integrated dual monitoring microprocessor, only one switch is required to meet PLe per ISO 13849-1 and SIL3 per IEC 62061. Serial diagnostics and individual coding of actuators are optional features, and applications include safety circuits of hinged, sliding, or removable safety guards.



Original Press Release:



RFID-Based Electronic Safety Sensor with Magnetic Latching



Tarrytown, NY – Schmersal is proud to announce the release of our latest RFID-based electronic safety sensor, the RSS16, designed for application in safety circuits of hinged, sliding, or removable safety guards.



This series is available in a magnetic latching variation with a special actuator. This version provides a latching force of approx. 9 lbs (40 N), and allows the switch to be used as a door stop for small to medium sized safety guards.



The RSS16 features LED status indicators, optional serial diagnostics, and optional individual coding of actuators. Because of an integrated dual monitoring microprocessor, only one switch is required to meet PLe per ISO 13849-1 and SIL3 per IEC 62061. The RSS260 can be connected in series with other electronic safety sensors and locking switches, up to 31 devices, without loss of signal or safety level.



Schmersal is a world-class designer and manufacturer of machine safety products, industrial switches, position sensors, and related control accessories that meet the new and emerging machine guarding safety requirements of OSHA, ANSI, Robotic Industries Association, and the European Machinery Directive. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Germany. Schmersal products are available at more than 120 stocking distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada, with additional sales offices and distributors in over 22 countries.



For more information please visit www.schmersalusa.com or e-mail salesusa@schmersal.com.



For further information or interview, please contact:

Dawn Etta

Sr. Application Engineer

detta@schmersal.com

914-347-4775 x810



Schmersal USA

660 White Plains Road

Suite 160

Tarrytown, NY 10591

Phone: 914-347-4775

Fax: 914-347-1567

General E-mail: salesusa@schmersal.com

Web: www.schmersalusa.com

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