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STI Interlock Switch Monitors Read-Heads for Category Four Safety System

By: OMRON Scientific Technologies, Inc.
20 April, 2006
STI Interlock Switch Monitors Read-Heads for Category Four Safety System
STI Interlock Switch Monitors Read-Heads for Category Four Safety System
The EC-S2 individually monitors one or two read heads to provide a category 4 system. The unit may be combined with an EC-S4 Control Unit to guard applications with up to six doors while continuing to satisfy category 4 requirements according to EN954-1. These units are CE marked, BG approved, and UL and C-UL listed.

FREMONT, CA – Scientific Technologies, Inc. introduces the new EC-S2 Control Unit to its EC family of electrically coded interlock switches and control units. The EC-S2 individually monitors one or two read heads to provide a category 4 system. The unit may be combined with an EC-S4 Control Unit to guard applications with up to six doors while continuing to satisfy category 4 requirements according to EN954-1.

These units are CE marked, BG approved, and UL and C-UL listed.A monitored feedback loop allows the unit to function as a safety monitoring relay, and 6A/24VDC switching capability allows connection directly to power contactors. The EC Series provides a uniquely coded actuator with each switch to make it a highly tamper-resistant system ideal for use on sliding or swinging guard doors where high levels of vibration or misalignment up to 0.5 in. are expected.

They are approved for use in Class I, Div. 2 gas and dust applications.

About STI

Scientific Technologies, Inc. (STI) is a North American leading provider of automation safeguarding products and services through its Safety Products Group. STI’s Optical Sensor Division (OSD) provides safety products that are used to protect workers around machinery, automated equipment and industrial robots. Our products serve a wide variety of applications and markets, including semiconductor, automotive, electronics manufacturing, packaging and consumer markets. STI’s Machine Services Division (MSD) provides safety services such as: safeguarding equipment installations, machine safety assessments, and the design and custom fabrication of guarding solutions.

MSD specializes in machinery services including the repair, relocation, installation and service of fabricating machinery. MSD serves customers in a variety of industries, including metal fabrication, aerospace, electronics, building materials, automotive and food processing.

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