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GS (Lock) : Safety Interlocking Switch Instruction Manual
GS (Lock) : Safety Interlocking Switch Instruction Manual
This manual explains items such as the handling, operation, and precautions Target machines for installation
for the Safety Interlocking Switch GS (Lock). Read this manual carefully and
thoroughly understand its contents to use the GS (Lock) to the full extent of its • It must be possible to perform an emergency stop on the
machine to which the power-to-lock type GS (Lock) is
capabilities. installed at any and all operation points during the
Also, keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. operation cycle. Also, do not use the power-to-lock type GS
Ensure that the end user of this product receives this manual. DANGER (Lock) on machines that have irregular stop times.
This manual is the original instruction manual. • Do not use the GS (Lock) to control (stop forward motion,
etc.) trains, cars and other transportation vehicles, aircraft,
equipment for use in space, medical devices, or nuclear
Symbols power generation systems.
1 GB GS (Lock) IM
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as a Extension cables
product certified by CSA. Type Model Number of pins Length
• Overvoltage category II
• Pollution degree 3 GS-P8CC1 1m
• Install this product at the altitude of 2000 m or less. Standard GS-P8CC5 8 5m
• Indoor use only. GS-P8CC10 10 m
• When using this product, use the following power supply. CSA or UL
certified power supply that provides Class 2 output as defined in the CEC Mounting brackets
(Canadian Electrical Code) and NEC (National Electrical Code). For main unit and actuator set
GS-B21
North American Regulations
The GS (Lock) complies with the following North American regulations.
Applicable regulations:
• FCC Part15 Subpart B, Class A Digital Device
• FCC Part15 Subpart C
• ICES-003, Class A Digital Apparatus
• RSS-210
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, For actuator
including interference that may cause undesired operation. GS-B31 GS-B33 GS-B41 GS-B43
Le présent appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et aux
normes des CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)l’appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible Escape release
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
GS-H02
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits Optional parts
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference Replacement actuator
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
GS-A21
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user 1-3 Package Contents
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Main unit
• Sensor (main unit)
Chapter 1 Before Operation • Actuator
• Instruction Manual
By combining the GS (Lock) with a door or similar movable safety guard and 2-1 Installation Conditions
with a safety-related control system, it is possible to prevent the door or
similar part from opening during hazardous machine operations. Note the following items before installation.
Lock bolt The effect of surrounding metal
Metal head
The sensor’s operating distance may be affected by the
Main unit presence of metal in the surrounding area. After installation,
Actuator DANGER
determine the minimum safety distance based on the actual
operating distance and check if it is provided appropriately.
Auxiliary
release Sensor and actuator orientation
mechanism Correct installation orientations
Center indicators
Reference The GS (Lock) can also be used for other purposes such as
protecting manufacturing processes.
For details on the main unit models, see “5-1 Model Number Description” Incorrect installation orientations
(page 7).
M12 connector type cables
Standard cables
Use this cable in combination with a main unit (connector type) or
extension cable.
Type Model Number of pins Length
GS-P8C5 5m
Standard 8
GS-P8C10 10 m
GS-P12C5 5m
Advanced
GS-P12C10 12 10 m
function
GS-P12C20 20 m
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• Install the GS (lock) so that the lock bolt inserts securely
3 To support the installation of screw, a plastic pipe is pre-inserted to the
insertion slot in the metal head. Insert a screw into this pipe to smoothly set
into the sensor’s insertion slot when the door or similar the screw in appropriate position.
DANGER
object to which the actuator is installed is closed.
• Do not use the GS (Lock) as a mechanical stopper.
Mutual interference
Plastic pipe
When using multiple GS (Lock) units in close proximity, they may malfunction
due to mutual interference. To prevent mutual interference, install the GS
(Lock) units as shown below.
M5 screws
Tightening torque: 3.0 N⋅m
Strength class:
Carbon or alloy steel: Property class 8.8 or higher
50 mm or more 50 mm or more Stainless steel: Property class **-70 or higher
Head height: 5 mm or less
(recommended: slim head screws with a head height
of approximately 1 mm)
50 mm or more
M5 screws
Tightening torque: 3.0 N⋅m
2
M5 screws
Tightening torque: 3.0 N⋅m
M6 screws
Tightening torque: 5.2 N⋅m
Strength class:
Carbon or alloy steel: Property class 8.8 or higher
Stainless steel: Property class **-70 or higher
M6 screws
Tightening torque: 5.2 N⋅m
Strength class:
Carbon or alloy steel: Property class 8.8 or higher
Stainless steel: Property class **-70 or higher
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Chapter 3 Wiring
possibilities. 3 10 9
DANGER 4 8
1
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AUX output circuit (PNP/NPN common)
3-3 Wiring Example
Cascade connection wiring example Brown
+24 V
Wire the safety inputs of a GS (Lock) to the OSSDs of the next GS (Lock) or
GS (Non-contact) to implement a cascade connection. (Output
• “4-1 OSSD” (page 5) wire)
Input
Main device
• “4-2 Safety Input” (page 6) circuit
INPUT
LOCK
MODE
OSSD
INPUT
LOCK
MODE
release type/Power-to-lock type).
GS-51P5 GS-51P5
OSSD operation
10: Light blue (lock control input 1)
operation switching
11: Yellow (reset/EDM input)
Safety input
4: Black (OSSD1)
7: White (OSSD2)
4: Black (OSSD1)
7: White (OSSD2)
1: Brown (+24 V)
1: Brown (+24 V)
3: Blue (0 V)
inputs
Interlock function - -
EDM function - -
Number of AUX outputs 1 1 2 2*
K2
Auxiliary release
K1
Escape release *2*3 *2*3 *2*3 *2*3
*1 When the OSSD operation is set to open/close link mode, the number of
S1-1
AUX outputs is one.
*2 M12 connector type only
K1 K2 *3 When using the escape release attachment
Lock
control
device
4-1 OSSD
An OSSD output is a safety output for the safety-related part of a machine
K1, K2: External device (force guided relay, magnet connector, control system.
General-purpose PLC
etc.) OSSD 1/2 is a pair of safety outputs that are redundant.
S1-1: Reset switch (NO) The GS (Lock) generates self-diagnosis signals on its internal control circuit
to perform diagnostics on the OSSD. These signals periodically force the
OSSD into a temporary OFF-state when the OSSD is in the ON-state.
If the internal control circuit receives a feed-back signal (OFF-signal) based
Cable length and number of connected units
on the self-diagnosis, the GS (Lock) determines that its OSSD is operating
A: Maximum cable length 30.3 m normally. If the OFF-signal is not returned to the internal control circuit, the GS
B: Maximum number of connected units 25 (Lock) determines that there is a problem with the OSSD or wiring and goes
to an error state.
Contact KEYENCE for the maximum number of connected units when using a OSSD operation
cascade connection that also includes GS (Non-contact) units. The OSSDs go to OFF state:
• During startup, in the error state
When all the conditions shown below are met during normal operation, the
3-4 I/O Circuit Diagrams OSSDs go to ON state. (*1)
Power-to-release type
Output circuit (PNP type) Output circuit (NPN type) • The sensor has detected an actuator.
• Lock control input(s) is(are) OFF.
Brown Brown • Safety inputs are ON.
+24 V +24 V
• The lock bolt is inserted in the insertion slot of the main unit correctly.
External device
Power-to-lock type
Black or white
In lock link mode:
Main Main • The sensor has detected an actuator.
External device
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• For the wiring to a safety-related machine control system, • When using the lock function for a safety-related control
the output of both OSSD 1 and OSSD 2 must be used by the system to achieve PLe, be sure to wire both lock control inputs
safety-related machine control system in order to create a (lock control input 1 and lock control input 2) to the machine’s
safety system. control system in order to construct a safety system.
• If only one OSSD output is used to construct the machine’s • The GS (Lock) does not monitor between lock control inputs
control system, an OSSD malfunction will make it for short circuits. When using the two lock control inputs to
impossible to stop the machine, which may lead to achieve PLe, use a safety PLC or some other such device that
extremely dangerous situations including serious injury to can detect short circuits on outputs.
or death of the machine’s user. • When using only one lock control input for the machine’s
• When using a PNP type, do not cause a short-circuit control system, the lock control input malfunctioning will
between the OSSD and +24V. Otherwise, the OSSDs will DANGER make it impossible to perform locking.
stay in the ON-state and it will cause a dangerous situation. • When using a PNP type, do not cause a short-circuit between
• When using a PNP type, be sure to connect the load the lock control input and +24 V. Doing so will make the lock
DANGER
between the OSSD and 0 V. Connecting this between the control input ON at all times, which may be dangerous.
OSSD and +24 V by mistake will invert the OSSD operation • When using an NPN type, do not cause a short-circuit between
from its normal behavior, which is extremely dangerous. the lock control input and 0 V. Doing so will make the lock
• When using an NPN type, do not cause a short-circuit control input ON at all times, which may be dangerous.
between the OSSDs and 0V. Otherwise, the OSSDs stay in • To prevent malfunctions caused by ground faults on the lock
the ON-state and it will cause a dangerous situation. control input wire, perform wiring in a manner such that the
• When using an NPN type, be sure to connect the load requirements specified in paragraph 9.4.3 of IEC 60204-1 are
between the OSSD and +24 V. Connecting this between the met.
OSSD and 0 V by mistake will invert the OSSD operation
from its normal behavior, which is extremely dangerous. Power-to-release type lock function
• To prevent malfunctions caused by ground faults on the <Lock operation>
OSSD output wire, perform wiring in a manner such that the
requirements specified in paragraph 9.4.3 of IEC 60204-1 On the Power-to-release type, the lock activates immediately when the
are met. actuator is detected.
<Lock release operation>
On the Power-to-release type, setting the lock control input(s) to ON releases
4-2 Safety Input the lock.
The lock can also be released manually by using the auxiliary release on the
This function controls the OSSDs of the GS (Lock) with input signals from front or back of the unit, or by using optional escape release. For details, see
sensors or emergency stop switches/buttons connected to the safety inputs. “Auxiliary release” (page 6) and “Escape release” (page 6).
Safety input 1 and safety input 2 form a safety input pair. If safety input 1 or
safety input 2 goes to OFF state, the OSSDs go to OFF state. • If the power supply of the GS (Lock) main unit is
Multiple GS units can be connected and used in an expanded system (with a interrupted, the door will be locked, so it is possible for
cascade connection) by connecting the OSSDs of a different GS (Lock) or GS DANGER people to be trapped within the chamber.
(Non-contact) to the safety inputs. The system can be expanded to include • Check that the machine has stopped, and then release the
up to twenty five units in the case of the GS (Lock). For details, see lock.
“Cable length and number of connected units” (page 5).
Reference • Wire the safety inputs as shown below when they are not in use. Power-to-lock type lock function
PNP type: Short circuit to 24 V.
<Lock operation>
NPN type: Short circuit to 0 V.
• If safety input 1 and safety input 2 are mismatched for 3 On the Power-to-lock type, the lock activates when the lock control input turns
seconds or more a Safety Input Error will occur. ON with the actuator already detected.
Emergency stop switch/button wiring <Lock release operation>
Wiring an emergency stop switch/button to the safety inputs makes it On the Power-to-lock type, setting the lock control input to OFF or interrupting
possible to perform an emergency stop on the machine by pressing the the power supply of the GS (Lock) releases the lock.
emergency stop switch/button. The lock can also be released manually by using the auxiliary release on the
front or back of the unit, or by using optional escape release. For details, see
• Use an emergency stop switch/button that has two or more “Auxiliary release” (page 6) and “Escape release” (page 6).
independent, NC (normally closed) contacts. For the
requirements related to emergency stop switches/buttons, Do not use the Power-to-lock type lock function with a safety-
see IEC 60204-1, ISO 13850, and all other requirements, related control system. The lock is released when the power
regulations, standards, and laws related to occupational DANGER supply of the GS (Lock) is interrupted, so operators may be
safety and health in the country or area where the GS (Lock) exposed to dangerous situations depending on the operating
will be used. For such regulations, you should directly status of the machine.
contact the regulatory agency responsible for occupational
Auxiliary release
safety and health in your country or region.
• Ensure that the device does not start or restart automatically This is a mechanism for manually releasing the lock of the GS (Lock). Use it to
DANGER when the emergency stop switch/button is reset. manually release the lock in situations where the type malfunctions.
• Only the devices shown below can be connected to the The auxiliary release mechanism has two states.
safety inputs. Do not connect any other devices. Normal state: The lock can be applied by way of lock control input(s).
• GS (Lock) OSSDs, GS (Non-contact) OSSDs, and emergency Released state: The lock cannot be applied regardless of the state of the
stop switch/button lock control input(s).
• When using a PNP sensor, please connect the OSSDs of the The lock operation will not be executed even in states in
PNP type GS (Lock) or GS (Non-contact) to the safety which it is possible.
inputs.
Important • A separate auxiliary release key is required in order to
• When using a NPN sensor, please connect the OSSDs of the
NPN type GS (Lock) or GS (Non-contact) to the safety switch between the normal and released states. A hex key
inputs. with an across-flats size of 3 mm (M4 size) can be used as
the auxiliary release key.
• Provide the protection on the auxiliary release mechanism
4-3 Lock Function to prevent unintended actuation (e.g. protected by seal with
security screw paint).
The lock function makes it possible to keep closed the door or similar item to • With the auxiliary release mechanism set to the released
which the GS (Lock) actuator is installed by maintaining a physical state, the lock will not be applied even when the door is
closed. After using the auxiliary release, return the auxiliary
connection between the type and actuator.
release mechanism to the normal state and seal it again
The operation of the lock function varies depending on the model of the GS prior to normal use.
(Lock) main unit (Power-to-release type, Power-to-lock type).
Type Power-to-release type Power-to-lock type
Escape release
Actuator detection status Not detected Detected Not detected Detected This is a mechanism for manually releasing the lock of the GS (Lock) in order
Lock Control
Lock released Lock released Lock on close Locked to allow people to escape from the inside the hazardous zone. If this is
Power Input ON necessary, please use optional escape release (GS-H02).
ON Lock Control This lever complying with the ISO 14119 standard, acts directly on the
Lock on close Locked Lock released Lock released
Input OFF principle of the locking mechanism without auxiliary means and generate a
Power OFF Lock on close Locked Lock released Lock released stop command, regardless of the operating condition.
On the advanced function, Power-to-release type, lock control input 1 and • When installing an escape release, ensure that it cannot be
lock control input 2 operate as a lock control input pair. operated from the outside of the door, etc.
• Securely tighten the screws for all elements of the GS-H02
DANGER
according to the specified tightening torques.
• To prevent self-loosening, use medium strength screw
locker on all the screws fixing the GS-H02.
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Important
<Terminating the interlock state>
• After the escape release is being used, the lock will not be
applied even when the door is closed. After using the To set the OSSDs to the ON state and to start the machine, close the door to
escape release, return the escape release to its original which the GS (Lock) has been installed and perform the reset operation after
state prior to normal use. the preparations for starting the machine are complete. This sets the OSSDs
• Ensure that the lever of the escape release is clearly visible to the ON state and terminates the interlock state.
from inside the hazardous zone. Interlock function settings
• The escape release is designed to be used as escape
Use the wiring to configure the settings. The wiring method varies depending
release. It must not be used as an Emergency Stop
on whether the “4-5 EDM Function” (page 7) is used.
according to ISO 14119.
Interlock/
Interlock
EDM function Reset/EDM input (yellow) EDM function selection
Installing the escape release function
input (pink)
For correct installation of GS-H02, the following instructions are to be observed: Automatic Not used 0V 0V
• The thickness of wall for installation of escape release must be in between Connected to 24 V via the NC
40 mm to 73 mm. Automatic Used Open
relay contacts
• Drill a through hole on the wall with diameter ø14mm for penetration of the Connected to 24 V via a NO
Manual Not used 24 V
lever base and the shaft. reset switch
• Keep the open space 10mm or more besides the escape release for easy Connected to 24 V via a NO
actuation. Manual Used reset switch and the NC relay 24 V
contacts
• To guarantee correct operation, conduct function test after installation and
after use / reset of the escape release.
• Be sure to absolutely confirm that there is nobody in the
Outside the hazardous zone hazardous zone before the interlock condition is terminated
(i.e. the machine system restarts) by the interlock reset
mechanism.
ard • Install the switch, etc. for releasing the interlock state in a
Gu
position where it is possible to check the entirety of the
DANGER hazardous zone and where the switch, etc. cannot be
Inside the operated from within the hazardous zone.
hazardous zone • When the interlock function is set to Automatic, it is
necessary to ensure the safety of the entire control system
in order to prevent unexpected starts from occurring.
• Exercise caution to prevent the reset/EDM input from
forming a short circuit with other inputs or outputs.
M2.6 screws
4-5 EDM Function Advanced function type
Tightening torque: 0.36 N⋅m
The GS (Lock) can monitor the state of external devices, such as a force
guided relay or contactors that are connected to the OSSDs, in order to detect
the failure of the external device (such as contact welding), thereby enabling
M5 screws start or stop control of the machine's hazard. This monitoring function is called
Tightening torque: 3.0 N⋅m the EDM function.
Strength class:
Carbon or alloy steel: EDM function settings
Property class 8.8 or higher
Stainless steel: Use the wiring to configure the settings. The wiring varies depending on
Property class **-70 or higher whether the interlock function is used. For details, see “4-4 Interlock
Function” (page 7).
Chapter 5 Specifications
Through hole
(4)
ø14
GS - 5 1 P * 5
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Safety-related parameters
5-2 Specifications Interlocking function
Mission time 20 years
Specifications Hardware fault tolerance 1
GS- GS- GS- GS- GS- GS- GS- GS- GS- GS- GS- GS- Type of element B
Model 51P5 51N5 51P10 51N10 51PC 53PC 71P5 71N5 71P10 71N10 71PC 73PC Performance level e
Lock type Power-to-release type Power-to-lock type Category 4
Advanced Advanced SIL 3
Type Standard type function Standard type function
type type PFH (IEC 61508) 4.78×10-10
Output type PNP NPN PNP NPN PNP PNP PNP NPN PNP NPN PNP PNP
Guard locking function (GS-51*)
Lock →
Response 220 ms 320 ms
Unlock
time (ms) Lock Mission time 20 years
*1*2 Unlock →
Lock 220 ms *3 Hardware fault tolerance 0
Locking force (Fzh) Min. 2,000 N Type of element B
Alignment tolerance
±2 mm
Performance level d
of lock
Category 2
Mechanical life-span 1 million cycles or more (with door operation speed of 1m/s)
Lock
SIL 2
Acceptable
operation frequency 1 Hz PFH (IEC 61508) 1.74×10-10
*4
Chapter 6 Appendix
resistance
Output Transistor output
AUX
(Non- Number of output 1 2 1 2 *6
safety- Max. load current 50 mA
related
output) Residual voltage
Max 2.5 V (with a cable length of 5 m)
6-1 Indicator Descriptions
(during ON)
Safety input Approx.1.5 mA × 2
Approx. Approx.
Reset/EDM input - 10 mA - 10 mA
External ×1 ×1
input
(Short- Approx.
circuit Lock control input Approx. 2.5 mA × 1 2.5 mA Approx. 2.5 mA × 1
current) ×2
Approx.
OSSD operation - 2.5 mA
switching input
× 2 *7
Power Power voltage 24 V DC ±20 % (Ripple P-P 10 % or less, Class2) (2) OSSD indicator
supply Power consumption 3.4 W *8
Reverse current protection, short-circuit protection and (3) INPUT READY indicator
Protection circuit
surge protection for each output
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(3) INPUT READY indicator
Light OSSD Lock Actuator
6-3 Troubleshooting
Status Details
color status status detection status
If the operation of the GS (Lock) is abnormal, identify the cause of the error
Interlock release wait and carry out the countermeasures according to the following tables.
ON state (waiting for reset OFF Locked*1 Detected
Yellow input).
Blinking Safety input is OFF. OFF Uncertain Uncertain
[A] The OSSD does not turn ON (or turns OFF unexpectedly).
OFF Confirmation
- Other state. Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain Possible cause Countermeasure
method
*1 Uncertain in open/close link mode for the Power-to-lock type. The highly visible
The GS (Lock) is in the error Identify the cause of the error and
indicator is blinking
state. implement countermeasures.
(4) LOCK indicator in red.
The highly visible Bring the actuator within the
Light OSSD Lock Actuator The actuator is not detected.
Status Details indicator is ON in detection range.
color status status detection status
The actuator is broken. red. Replace the actuator.
The power is ON and the
ON Uncertain Locked Detected The INPUT READY
lock is active.
Safety inputs are not ON. indicator is blinking Turn ON the safety inputs.
Green State in which an attempt
was made to activate the Lock in yellow.
Blinking OFF*1 Uncertain The INPUT READY
lock, but the lock has not released The unit is in the interlock Release the interlock state by
activated. indicator is ON in
reset ready state. turning the RESET/EDM input ON.
OFF - Other state. Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain yellow.
*1 Uncertain in open/close link mode for the Power-to-lock type. The type has not activated See "[E] The unit does not
—
properly. switch to the lock state."
The type and actuator are at a
(5) MODE indicator greater distance than the
— Check the installation.
Light OSSD Lock Actuator specified operating distance
Status Details Sao (ON→OFF).
color status status detection status
OSSD operation is set to The unit is affected by the
Green ON Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain — Check the installation.
open/close link mode. surrounding metal.
OFF - Other state. Uncertain Uncertain Uncertain The unit is affected by
— Check the installation.
interference from other types.
[B] The OSSD does not turn OFF (or turns ON unexpectedly).
6-2 Dimensions Possible cause
Confirmation
Countermeasure
method
Main unit The type and actuator are at a
shorter distance than the
— Check the installation.
specified operating distance
Sar (OFF→ON).
The unit is affected by the
— Check the installation.
Maximum screw head height
surrounding metal.
during slide attaching: 6.2
16
103
A Power-to-lock type or
Main unit model Check the model, and then replace
Power-to-release type is being
50
fit together well. in green and • Check the fit of the type and
orange alternately. actuator.
17.8
15.8 6.2
7.4
Unit: mm
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[F] No indicators light.
Possible cause
Confirmation
Countermeasure
WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
method
Ensure that the power supply
The power is OFF or the Power supply
power supply voltage is voltage or power
voltage is within the range in the (1) KEYENCE warrants the Products to be free of defects in materials and
specifications. workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any
insufficient. supply wiring
Wire the power supply correctly.
An extension cable or other
models or samples were shown to Buyer, such models or samples were
Connection status If necessary, connect the parts used merely to illustrate the general type and quality of the Products and
such connector cable is not
of connector cables again.
connected correctly. not to represent that the Products would necessarily conform to said
models or samples. Any Products found to be defective must be shipped to
KEYENCE with all shipping costs paid by Buyer or offered to KEYENCE
for inspection and examination. Upon examination by KEYENCE,
6-4 Inspection and Maintenance KEYENCE, at its sole option, will refund the purchase price of, or repair or
replace at no charge any Products found to be defective. This warranty
Inspect the safety function of the GS (Lock) on the basis of the results of a risk
assessment of the target machine. It is strongly recommended that, at does not apply to any defects resulting from any action of Buyer, including
minimum, the following items and periods be met. but not limited to improper installation, improper interfacing, improper
repair, unauthorized modification, misapplication and mishandling, such as
• To prevent danger due to the machine starting, thoroughly
ensure that no one is present in the hazardous zone during exposure to excessive current, heat, coldness, moisture, vibration or
DANGER inspection. outdoors air. Components which wear are not warranted.
• If some error is found on the GS (Lock) as a result of the (2) KEYENCE is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various
inspection, do not operate the machine. Products. They are only suggestions, and it is Buyer’s responsibility to
Initial inspection ascertain the fitness of the Products for Buyer’s intended use. KEYENCE
Items will not be responsible for any damages that may result from the use of the
The type and actuator are installed on the basis of the installation Products.
conditions, installation methods, and wiring specifications specified in this (3) The Products and any samples ("Products/Samples") supplied to Buyer are
manual. not to be used internally in humans, for human transportation, as safety
The safety functions being used (“4-1 OSSD” (page 5), “4-2 Safety Input” devices or fail-safe systems, unless their written specifications state
(page 6), “4-3 Lock Function” (page 6), “4-4 Interlock Function” (page 7) otherwise. Should any Products/Samples be used in such a manner or
or “4-5 EDM Function” (page 7)) operate as intended.
misused in any way, KEYENCE assumes no responsibility, and additionally
Periodic inspection Buyer will indemnify KEYENCE and hold KEYENCE harmless from any
Periods liability or damage whatsoever arising out of any misuse of the Products/
If there is only infrequent action to change the state of interlocking and guard Samples.
locking function or if an emergency stop switch is connected to the safety (4) OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN, THE PRODUCTS/SAMPLES ARE
inputs, the inspection shall be made within the following test intervals in PROVIDED WITH NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. ALL
accordance with ISO 14119: EXPRESS, IMPLIED, AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
• SIL3/PLe: Once per month or more WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
• SIL2/PLd: Once per year or more FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
Items
IN NO EVENT SHALL KEYENCE AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES BE
If an emergency stop switch is connected to the safety input, the safety
function acts correctly when the emergency stop switch is pressed. LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
If an escape release is used, correct operation of escape release. INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
There are no changes in the mounting conditions of the type and actuator (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING
or in the doors, etc. to which these devices are installed. FROM LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF
The door, etc. is not deformed. INFORMATION, LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA, LOSS OF
There are no changes to the installation status that will affect the results of PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS, THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF
the risk assessment carried out at the start of the installation. SUBSTITUTED GOODS, SERVICES OR TECHNOLOGIES, OR FOR
The seals have been applied correctly, in the case that seals have been
ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE
applied to the mounting screws or to the auxiliary release.
No excessive damage or dirt is present. OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS, EVEN IF KEYENCE OR ONE
OF ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES WAS ADVISED OF A POSSIBLE THIRD
Especially in the following cases, check the same details as the initial
PARTY’S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER CLAIM AGAINST
inspection.
• When a change is made to the installation, wiring, or functions BUYER. In some jurisdictions, some of the foregoing warranty disclaimers
• When the sensor or actuator is replaced or damage limitations may not apply.
• When the equipment is not used for a long period of time
• When a defect occurs BUYER’S TRANSFER OBLIGATIONS:
Store the inspection results together with the machine’s records. If the Products/Samples purchased by Buyer are to be resold or delivered
Errors found on the sensor or actuator cannot be repaired by the customer. to a third party, Buyer must provide such third party with a copy of this
Replace the product with a new one or contact the nearest KEYENCE office. document, all specifications, manuals, catalogs, leaflets and written
information provided to Buyer pertaining to the Products/Samples.
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6-5 Cleaning
In case metal powder or similar substance is near the lock pin of the sensor Document Control No. 1477AAE201-09
main unit, clean the product.
GB GS (Lock) IM 10