E-Stop System Gets a Tech Upgrade
Description
2018 NED Innovation Award Finalist
The Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Lifeline 5 cable-pull switch is the first solid-state, cable-pull E-stop to feature a patented, microprocessor-based technology.
Offering an electronic, rope-monitoring system to compensate for thermal expansion and cable sag, this innovation helps eliminate the nuisance trips and unreliable operation due seen in traditional cable-pull switches.
The switch provides constant access to the E-stop function, stopping a machine hazard with a simple pull of the attached cable. Its patented, microprocessor-based solution simplifies setup and allows more efficient maintenance and troubleshooting. The easy-to-see LED indicators assist in cable tensioning for quick, precise setup while providing switch status and diagnostics during operation.
Available in die-cast aluminum or rugged, stainless-steel housings with IP66 and IP67 ratings, respectively, the Lifeline 5 switch helps optimize productivity by combining maximum reliability with diagnostics that can help prevent unplanned downtime. The die-cast aluminum model also offers an optional, integrated E-stop button for even greater application flexibility.
Specs
- Includes an electronic rope monitoring system that monitors the cable span and compensates for thermal expansion
- Offers rugged stainless steel (IP69K) or die-cast aluminum (IP66) housings with optional e-stop button
- Supports long cable spans up to 328 ft (100 m) span
- Provides wide operating temperature range -4 to 167°F (-20 to 75°C)
- Offers LED operating status indicators (visible from a wide 270-deg. angle) that provide diagnostics for switch and tensioning setup
- Includes M12 5-pin connector for direct connection or M12 8-pin connector for series connection while maintaining the highest level of safety
Applications:
- Material handling equipment
- Distribution centers
- Food and beverage