PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 872L-D20EN40-T3 - GuardLink Safety Limit Switch
The ALLEN BRADLEY 872L-D20EN40-T3 is a GuardLink-enabled safety limit switch designed for robust position sensing and safety interlocking within industrial automation environments. This device integrates directly into the Allen-Bradley GuardLink safety system, providing simplified wiring, enhanced diagnostics, and improved safety performance for machine guarding, access control, and critical safety circuits. It utilizes a plunger-type actuator for direct mechanical contact detection, ensuring reliable operation in demanding applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: 872L GuardLink Safety Limit Switch
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Limit Switch with Plunger Actuator
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24V DC (GuardLink System) OUTPUT: GuardLink Enabled CURRENT CONSUMPTION: System Dependent
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL: ACTUATOR TYPE: Plunger CABLE LENGTH: 4.0 meters HOUSING MATERIAL: Die-cast Zinc or Thermoplastic (Series Dependent) ACTUATION FORCE: Specific to Plunger Variant
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: GuardLink CONNECTION TYPE: M12 Connector (3-pin) FEEDBACK: Safety Status and Diagnostics via GuardLink
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP RATING: IP67/IP69K (Typical for Series) OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25°C to +70°C (Typical) MOUNTING STYLE: Standard Industrial Mounting (e.g., M4/M5 Screws)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: COMPATIBILITY: Allen-Bradley GuardLink Safety System APPLICATION: Machine Guarding, Safety Interlocks, Access Gate Monitoring, Hazardous Area Control, Production Line Safety