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GKS Series Multi-Entry Trapped Key
Safety Interlock

GKS Series

Description:

The GKS product marks a significant new product class for your Total Safety Solution. Our switching expertise has been applied to a cost-effective, trapped key safety interlock switch. This product allows OEMs to hold a door or gate closed while a hazard still exists.

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Features:

Red body color
Global approvals (CE, cULus, and CCC)
Glass-filled polyester body
Power-to-lock and power-to-unlock schemes for key trap
Flexible switching arrangement
24 Vdc, 110 Vac, and 230 Vac coil voltages
Override mechanism in cover
Four head positions available
Three conduit openings (knock-out style)
Switch position provides status

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Benefits:

Ease of safety module integration.
Tough, cost-effective, double-insulated enclosure.
Choice of key trapping methodology.
Four contacts can be arranged in any configuration and multiple voltages for every geography.
Ability to open door (in case of power loss, etc.).
Flexible wiring options.
Can diagnose sta tus of gate/door open, closed, locked.

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Potential Applications:

Woodworking machinery
Printing/paper finishing equipment
Plastic molding equipment
Packaging machinery
Bailing
Pumping equipment
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Packaging wrapping
Specialty equipment
Machine tool
Robot cell

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GKS Series Models Available

Part Number	GKSA46LA2
Description	Cost Effective Solenoid or "Trapped Key" switch; Power to unlock
Features	1/2" Conduit, Head to Front, 24V DC Solenoid
Housing Material	Glass reinforced Polyester
Approvals	cUL, CE, CCC
Sealing	IP67; NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13
Electrical	2.8A @ 24VDC; 3A @120VAC
Circuitry	3NC/1NO
Measurements	196.8mm x 41mm x 40mm
Temperature Range	-25 to 50C

Part Number	GKSA46LA5
Description	Cost Effective Solenoid or "Trapped Key" switch; Power to unlock
Features	1/2" Conduit, 110V AC Solenoid
Housing Material	Glass reinforced Polyester
Approvals	cUL, CE, CCC
Sealing	IP67; NEMA 1, 4, 12, 14
Electrical	2.8A @ 24VDC; 3A @120VAC
Circuitry	3NC/1NO
Measurements	196.8mm x 41mm x 40mm
Temperature Range	-25 to 50C

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GKS Series Accessories

Actual configuration varies to match switch
Part Number	GKZS7
Description	90° key
Engineering Drawing

Actual configuration varies to match switch
Part Number	GKZS6
Description	Straight Key
Engineering Drawing

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Additional Downloads

GKS Single Page Printable Document PDF Document

GKS Engineering Drawings PDF Document

GKS Actuating Key Installation Instructions PDF Document

GKS Additional Information and Engineering Drawings PDF Document

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