GE Security GuardSwitch Series 300 341-BT, GuardSwitch Series 300 343-BT Installation Guide

Description

The 341-BT Series 300 DPST safety interlock switch is designed for use with safety
monitored relays or monitored circuits. To achieve the optimum Series 300 defeat
resistant feature of the 341-BT, both the switch circuit (Circuit 1) and the tamper
circuit (Circuit 2) must be connected. An optional third circuit can be provided to
indicate at the panel which guard is open.

Notes:

1. Environmental: Pollution Degree II

2. Correct use of this control device is an essential part of proper machine cycle
control.

3. Failure to follow ALL instructions could lead to serious bodily injury or death.

4. Maintenance to be done by qualified personnel only

5. The connecting cables between the INT devices and the switches must be located in
an IP 23 type enclosure (minimum).

6. The mounting for the switch and the actuator magnet must be accomplished per
this specification.

7. Non-removable hardware must be used for installation.

8. The housing of the 300-BT Series GuardSwitches must be connected to the PE
(Primary Earth) ground circuit via a lock washer on the mounting screw. The PE
ground symbol must be placed adjacent to the screw.

To verify switch operation with an ohmmeter:

Set range at 20 mega ohms (switches with triac output, set ohm range at 20 kilo
ohms). For a normally open switch, the meter will read a high impedance with the
actuator away. It will read very high to infinity range (triac switches will read high kilo
ohm to infinity range) with the actuator within sense range. You will see the opposite
reading for a normally closed switch.

Dimensions

0.19''

0.48cm

2.13"

5.41cm

1.75"

4.45cm

0.86"

2.18cm

0.22"

0.56cm dia.

2.74cm

1. 08"

0.57"

1.45cm

0.28cm

0.11"

GuardSwitch™ Series 300

Safety Interlock Switch

341-BT-06(J)(K)

341-BT

341-BT-12(J)(K)
341-BT-20K

343-BT

341-BT-25J
341-B3T-06J
341-B3T-12J
341-B3T-20J
341-B3T-25J

Installation

Use non-removable screws, bolts, or nuts to mount the switch and actuator. Do not
over-torque mounting hardware.

1. Position the switch and actuator so the labels are reading in the same direction
(See Figure 1.)

2. Mount the switch on the stationary frame of the machine and mount the actuator
on the moveable guard, door or gate. Keep the switch and actuator within the
listed sense range. (See Ordering Information.)

See Figure 2 for recommended mounting configurations.

3. Mounting on a ferrous material will effect the sense range a minimum of 50%.
However, a 1/4" non-ferrous spacer positioned under the actuator and/or switch
should restore most of the lost sense range.

4. For best protection against operator defeat, mount with non-removable screws,
bolts or nuts (see Accessories).

5. Caution! When not used with a GE INT safety relay, particular care must be taken to
determine the actual load of the switch circuit. High voltage transients from coils,
motors, contactors, and solenoids must be considered. Transient protection, such
as back-to-back zener diodes (TransZorb
such loads to ensure that maximum ratings of the switch are not exceeded. Not
recommended to be used with tungsten filament loads because of high current
inrush surges. Line capacitance and load capacitance must be considered.
Excessive line capacitance can be caused by cable lengths over 50' when using a
maximum 48 VAC.

®

341-B3T-30J
341-BLT-06(J)(K)
341-BLT-12(J)(K)
341-B3LT-06J
341-B3LT-12J
341-B________
343-B________

) or an RC network, is recommended for

continued

A resistor can be added in series to limit the inrush current (at least 48 Ohms for
24V applications). The resistor can be added in series just before the load. The
voltage drop and the power rating of the resistor must be considered. Voltage

2

drop = I•R; Watts = I

R (I = maximum continuous current of the load).

6. When mounting the switch on an ungrounded machine, ground the switch housing
by connecting your ground lead to one of the switch mounting screws.

Figure 1

sensing face

sensing face

Mounting Configurations

Figure 2

Perpendicular

Actuation

Door

Actuation

Pivot Actuation

Parallel Actuation

CIR.1

CIR.2

CIR.3

BLK

WHT

BLUE

RED

BRN

ORG

Circuits

without LED

S1

S2 S3

S5

BLK

CIR.

1

WHT

S4

CIR.

CIR.

2

3

BLUE

D1

RED

BRN

ORG

Circuits

with optional LED

S1

Optional LED

D2

S2 S3

S5

S4

*Circuits shown with magnet actuator away from switch.

S1, S5 Normally open reed switch, closed when actuator is within 0.38"
S2, S3 Normally open reed switches, will close if misaligned or tampered with

a standard magnet

S4 Biased closed reed switch, open when actuator is between 0.12" and 0.38"
S5 Normally open reed switch, closed when actuator is within 0.38".

N.O. circuit: Black and white wires.
N.C. biased tamper circuit: Red and blue wires.
N.O. monitor circuit: Orange and brown wires.

Best Best Not Recommended

Good

The parallel actuation can result in on/off/on signal if the actuator passes by the
switch rather than coming to rest in proximity to it. This is NOT a recommended
configuration for safety interlock applications.

Wiring Diagram for Category 3

Inputs shown with safety gates/guards in closed position. One Series 300-BT GuardSwitch™ required for each safety gate.

(–)

INT-03-230: 230V AC
INT-03-120: 120V AC
INT-03-024: 24V DC

(+)

Required Fast or
Slow-Acting Fuse:
(250V, 5x20 mm F)
INT-03-230: 40mA
INT-03-120: 80mA
INT-03-024: 1/4A

RESET

L1 L2 1 2 X1 X2 Y1 Y2

–

+

Safety Monitor Relay
INT-03

SAFE AUX.

A

BCD

N.O. N.C.

OUTPUTS

EFG

W

B

H

L

T

K

*300-BLT-

*Or other DPST GuardSwitch

(See the 300-BT Series installation instructions)

Series Circuit

R

B

E

L

D

U

W
H
T

R

B

E

L

D

K

*300-BLT-

B
L
U

Parallel Circuit

R

W

B

E

H

L

D

T

K

*300-BLT-

B
L
U

Required Fast or Slow­Acting Fuses: 4A (250V,
5x20 mm F

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230 VAC

60 VDC

LOADS

120 VAC

30 VDC

GuardSwitchTM Series 300

Note – The LED on the BLT model will be ON when the guard is open

Fuses: 1 A (250 v)

Multiple DPST GuardSwitches – Shown with actuators in position, all guards closed.

The L.E.D of the BLT model will be on when the guard is open. If multiple guards

are open, L.E.D will be dimmer. The maximum number of GuardSwitches that can

be used is 50, although troubleshooting and line resistance must be considered.

(Do not exceed 30 Ohms of combined contact and line resistance. Each GuardSwitch

will have less than 0.5 Ohms of resistance.)

CE Compliance Information General Specifications

These switches are TUV certified for CE applications only when used with the INT
Safety Monitor Relays. See Risk Category 3 and Category 4 wiring diagrams above.

European Directives

Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC)
EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)

Specific European Standards

EN60204-1 Safety of electrical equipment of
industrial machines

Declaration of Conformity

available upon request.

EN292 Part 1, 2 Safety of Machinery, basic
terminology, technical principles
EN954-1 Risk Assessment Category 3 or 4 depending
on wiring method, see diagrams
EN55081-2 Electromagnetic Emissions
EN50082-2 Electromagnetic Immunity
EN1088 Interlocking Devices
EN947-5-3 Control Circuit Devices
EN50178 Safety of Electrical Equipment
IEC 664-1 Insulation requirements
IEC 68, part 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-8, 2-14, 2-27, 2-30

Enclosure Kynar®, Polyvinylidene Fluoride

Temperature Range 14°F to 150°F (-10°C to 65°C)

Environmental Hermetically Sealed Contact Switch

Encapsulated in Polyurethane

NEMA Rating 1, 2, 4, 4X, 5, 12, 12K, 13

Protection Class IP 67

Response Time 1 msec

Individual circuits The two circuits do not switch simultaneously, and depend

on the speed of the guard closure. Based on closure speed

of 1' per second and a gap of 1/8", a delay less than

50 msec is typical.

Life Cycles 100,000 Under Full Load;

Up to 200,000,000 Under Dry Circuit

Lead Types/O.D. 18/4 SJTOW (K)/0.34" (0.86cm)

22/4 PVC Jacketed (J)/0.19" (0.48cm)

22/6 PVC Jacketed (J)/0.21" (0.53cm)

UL/CSA/TUV All Models

File E 122942

LR89176

Wiring Diagram for Category 4

Inputs shown with safety gate/guard in closed position. Two Series 300-B GuardSwitches™ with one INT relay are required for each safety gate.

When first applying the INT Safety Monitor Relay, the inputs must be cycled to check for proper operation before the output contacts close. To cycle the inputs, the guard must be
opened and then closed. This start-up test is sufficient; however, we recommend that the proper operation of the switches and relay be checked at least every 24 hours.

(–)

INT-03-230: 230V AC
INT-03-120: 120V AC
INT-03-024: 24V DC

(+)

Required Fast or
Slow-Acting Fuse:
(250V, 5x20 mm F)
INT-03-230: 40mA
INT-03-120: 80mA
INT-03-024: 1/4A

Required Fast or
Slow-Acting
Fuses: 4A (250V,
5x20 mm F

230 VAC

60 VDC

LOADS

RESET

L1 L2 1 2 X1 X2 Y1 Y2

–

+

Safety Monitor Relay
INT-03

SAFE AUX.

A

BCD EFG

N.O. N.C.

OUTPUTS

W
H
T

*Or other DPST GuardSwitch

(See the 300-BT Series

installation instructions)

120 VAC

30 VDC

R

B

B

E

L

L

D

U

K

*300-BLT-

Note – The LED on the BLT model

will be ON when the guard is open

Fuses: 1A (250V)

W
H
T

B
L
K

*300-BLT-

R

B

E

L

D

U

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GuardSwitchTM Series 300

Electrical Specifications

CIRCUIT NUMBER CIRCUIT CONTACT LOAD SWITCHING SWITCHING

1 Switch: S1 N.O. 10W/VA 48VAC/VDC 0.2A

2 Tamper: S2, S3, S4 N.C. 10W/VA 48VAC/VDC 0.2A

2 w/optional LED: D1 N.C. 0.1–1.4W 48VDC(3V drop) 30mA

4 Monitor: S5 N.O. 10W/VA 48VAC/VDC 0.2A

TYPE CONFIGURATION RATING VOLTAGE AC/DC CURRENT AC/DC

Ordering Information

PART NUMBER
341 or 343 CONFIGURATION MINIMUM MAXIMUM RANGE NOMINAL

341-BT-06(J)(K) DPST: 1 N.O., 1 N.C. 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 6' (1.8m)

341-BT-12(J)(K) DPST: 1 N.O., 1 N.C. 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 12' (3.6m)

341-BT-20(K) DPST: 1 N.O., 1 N.C. 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 20' (6.1m)

341-BT-25(K) DPST: 1 N.O., 1 N.C. 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 25' ( m)

341-BLT-06(J)(K) DPST: 1 N.O., 1 N.C. w/LED 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 6' (1.8m)

341-BLT-12(J)(K) DPST: 1 N.O., 1 N.C. w/ LED 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 12' (3.6m)

341-B3T-06(J) TPST: 2 N.O., 1 N.C. 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 6' (1.8m)

341-B3T-12(J) TPST: 2 N.O., 1 N.C. 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 12' (3.6m)

341-B3T-20(J) TPST: 2 N.O., 1 N.C. 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 20' (6.1m)

341-B3T-25(J) TPST: 2 N.O., 1 N.C. 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 25' ( m)

341-B3T-30(J) TPST: 2 N.O., 1 N.C. 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 30' ( m)

341-B3LT-06(J) TPST: 2 N.O., 1 N.C. w/LED 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 6' (1.8m)

341-B3LT-12(J) TPST: 2 N.O., 1 N.C. w/LED 0.12"(0.3cm) 0.38"(1.0cm) 0.75"(1.9cm) 12' (3.6m)

1

CONTACT

2

SENSE RANGE

3

SENSE RANGE

3

BREAK LEAD LENGTH

Accessories

PART NUMBER TAMPER PROOF SCREWS & SCREWDRIVER

1953 #6 x 3/4"L Tampruf Roundhead Screw

1954 #8 x 1-1/2"L Tampruf Roundhead Screw

1955 Tampruf® Screwdriver

1956 Tampruf® 1/4" Drive Bit for #6 and #8 Screws

Warning— Each electrical rating is an individual maximum and cannot be exceeded!

1

The part numbers 341 and 343 are the same in all respects except the conduit connection exits, 341 left and 343 right. Not all models available in 343.

2

Configuration with actuator away from the switch

3

Proximity of ferrous materials usually reduces sense range — typically by 50%. The shape and type of material cause a wide diversity of effects.
Testing is required to determine actual sense range for specific applications.

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