GARDIX Accident Prevention Light Barrier USL is a safety light barrier for accident prevention in dangerous areas. It belongs to safety category 4 and can also be used for applications in Ex-Zone 1 and 2. The system provides optimal alignment help via a state indicator in the receiver optics and has a high EMC level.
The Gardix USC safety light barrier is designed for accident prevention in hazardous areas, offering safety category 4 compliance and suitability for Ex‑Zones 1 and 2. It provides alignment assistance via state indication in the receiver optic and meets high EMC standards.
The document lists detailed electrical specifications, connection layouts for various controller types (USC‑S24, USC‑S24A, UDC‑S24A), and the required safety and regulatory approvals such as ATEX, PTB Ex‑83/1072, and EN standards.
| Supply Voltage | 24 VDC +/- 10% |
|---|---|
| Current Consumption | 330 mA (incl. Light Barriers) |
| Power Consumption | 9.24 W |
| Circuit Speed | 30 ms (worst time to switching off) |
| Safety Output Contacts | 1×NO + 1×NC (internal redundancy) / 2×NO + 2×NC |
| Maximum Load AC | 0.4 A at 250 VAC |
| Maximum Load DC | 3 A at U<40 VDC |
| Sensing Range | 10 m or 30 m |
| Minimum Object Size | 20 mm |
| Wavelength | 880 nm (Infrared) |
| Enclosure Rating | IP20 (standard) / IP65 (Ex‑rated) |
It operates from a 24 VDC supply with a tolerance of +/- 10 %.
The device provides either 1 NO + 1 NC with internal redundancy or 2 NO + 2 NC contacts.
It complies with ATEX, PTB Ex‑83/1072, EN 50100‑1, EN 954, EN 50014, EN 50018, EN 50081‑1/‑2, EN 50082‑1/‑2, EN 60825‑1 and other EU directives.
The barrier can be configured for a sensing range of either 10 m or 30 m.