Electronic Safety Sensor RSS 36 [Nov 2011]

November 25, 2011 8:46 am

Electronic Safety Sensor RSS 36The RSS 36 is the next step in the continued development of the safety sensor technology. As the RSS 36 is equipped with the RFID technology, different variants, each with different coding possibilities, can be produced.
This sensor also features all well-known advantages of the CSS technology, e.g. series-wiring of up to 31 sensors up to PL e to EN 13849-1/ SIL 3. In addition to that, different variants are available, which differ from each other by their coding.
The basic version of the sensor responds to any suitable target. A second version only accepts the target, which was taught during the first start-up. In the third version, the teach-in process can be repeated any number of times. In this way, the user can choose the best suitable coding variant, thus determining the level of the tampering protection as well. This is enabled by the integration of the RFID technology in the safety sensor.
The new series is characterised by universal mounting possibilities. Optionally, an integrated magnetic latching is available, which enables using the sensor as end stop when fitted on smaller safety guards. The high switching distance provides for additional degrees of freedom for the sensor and actuator assembly.
The materials used for the enclosure of the RSS 36 have been tested in accordance with the ECOLAB directives and are resistant to aggressive cleaning agents. With their protection class IP 69K, they can be used for instance in areas of the food production industry, where steam jet or high-pressure cleaners are used.