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SAFEDGE
PRESSURE SENSITIVE
SAFETY EDGE SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
& USER MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL IN FULL BEFORE INSTALLATION
After installation this manual should be
retained in a safe and accessible place
Drawing No: 31611
Issue 2
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Guardmaster Safedge
Pressure sensitive safety edge system
Installation and user manual
SECTION 1 STORAGE AND HANDLING
SECTION 2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SECTION 3 INSTALLATION & SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
SECTION 5 COMMISSIONING & USE
SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
SURFACE MOUNTING DIN RAIL MOUNTING
SAFEDGE
EN 954-1 Cat. 3
pr EN 1760-2
A1 + Z 2 MC 13 23 31
A2
-- Z1 MC 14 24 32
STOP
RUN
OPEN
Control unit
Isolate before opening
Made in the UK
(A1/A2) 110/230VAC selectable
(+/-) 24V AC/DC
440F-C251D
A1 + Z 2 MC 13 23 31
A2
-- Z1 MC 14 24 32
R
SAFEDGE
RUN
STOP
OPEN
Safedge Pressure Sensitive Safety Edge System
Control Unit
Supply Voltage 230/110VAC (see selector)
50-60Hz 0r 24V AC/DC
IP65 Hoseproof, Dust tight
Safety Contacts 250V 2A N/O
Aux Contacts 250V 2A N/C
Safedge Profile Voltage 12Vdc
EN 954-1 Category 3, prEN 1760-2
System response time 13mS
See user manual for further information
ISOLATE POWER BEFORE OPENING
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PRESSURE SENSITIVE EDGE SYSTEM
CONTROL UNIT Pt. No. 440F-C251P
MADE IN THE UK
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INTRODUCTION
The Safedge sensitive edge sensing system is ideal as a safety sensor in applications such as
power operated doors, automated vehicles and moving machinery beds etc. It can provide a
continuous line of high sensitivity touch sensing along or around practically anything.
This manual covers the use of the parts of the Safedge system. If joints or corners are required,
contact your supplier. All installation work must be carried out by suitably trained and qualified personnel and should be in accordance with statutory requirements for safety. READ THIS MANUAL IN FULL
BEFORE INSTALLATION. After installation this manual should be retained in a safe and accessible
place. For any further assistance, please contact your supplier.
1.0 STORAGE & HANDLING
STORAGE
The Safedge control unit and Profiles should be stored within the temperature range of
- 10°C to + 55°C.
HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
The Safedge control unit and Profile should be transported within the temperature range of - 10°C
to + 55°C and should not be subjected to any impact or heavy loads. The original packaging should be
used to give protection from excessive flexing. Always unpack carefully and avoid damage by the use
of knives etc.
2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Safedge system comprises of up to 50 metres of Profile, cable connector, a terminating resistor,
“C” rail and a control unit. The control unit can monitor lengths of up to 50 metres. All Profiles have
the same principle of operation.
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36
68
28.5
12.59
24.5
2
28 - 30
25
14
43
17
30
36
6829
28.5
12.59
24.5
2
Cushion factor 5mm
440F-E0110S
440F-E0110R : Red profile
440F-E0110N : Increased resistance
to oil.
25
14
43
28.5
440F-E0310S
Cushion factor 41mm
440F-E0510S
Cushion factor 5mm
with sealing lip
440F-E0210S
Cushion factor 41mm
with sealing lip.
440F-E0804S
Cushion factor 19mm
with sealing lip
fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 3 fig. 4
fig. 5 fig. 6
Cushion factor 19mm
440F-E1610S
440F-E1610N : Increased resistance
to oil.
FOR VARIOUS CONNECTION PIECES AND
ACCESSORIES, PLEASE REFER TO OUR
CATALOGUE
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ALL “C” RAILS ARE SUPPLIED WITHOUT FIXING HOLES
“C” Rail 440F-R1212 can be supplied curved to meet most applications
25 25
10
25
18
25
10
25
10
25
10
"C" rail-aluminium C112/A
440F-R1212
Suitable for the fixing of all the
Safedge Profiles.
"C" rail-zinc coated steel C112/S
440F-R1112
Suitable for the fixing of all the
Safedge Profiles.
"C" rail-aluminium C112/A3
440F-R1215
Ideal when external fixings of "C" rail is
required. Accepts all profiles.
25
10
30
"C" rail-aluminium C112/A2
440F-R1214
Ideal when external fixings of "C" rail is
required. Accepts all profiles.
"C" rail-aluminium C112/A4
440F-R1216
Deeper rail allows cables to be run through
channel under safedge profile. Accepts all
profiles.
"C" rail PVC
C112/PB = Black 440F-R1212PB
C112/PR = Red 440F-R1212PR
C112/PY = Yellow 440F-R1212PY
Suitable for the fixing of all the Safedge
Profiles. 3 colours available.
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