The SICK GRL18-P2432 is a safety locking switch designed for guard door monitoring and power interlocking in industrial machinery. This device provides safety-rated position monitoring and positive locking of guards and access points, ensuring compliance with international safety standards (ISO 13849-1, IEC 62061). The "P2432" suffix indicates specific locking and connection configurations.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Safety Category ISO 13849-1: Category 4, PL e
Safety Level IEC 62061: SIL 3
Locking Force Up to 3000 N (depending on configuration)
Contact Configuration 2 N/O + 2 N/C (safety contacts)
Voltage Rating 24 V DC (locking mechanism)
Current Rating 4 A (AC-15) / 6 A (DC-13)
Housing Material Metal (zinc die-cast)
Protection Rating IP67
Operating Temperature -30°C to +75°C
Mechanical Life >1,000,000 operations
Actuator Type Coded separate actuator
Typical Applications
Machine Guarding: Safety door locking on industrial equipment
Access Protection: Guard locking on automated machinery
Robotic Cells: Safety gate locking in robotic workstations
Press Brakes: Tool area access locking
Injection Molding: Machine access safety locking
Automated Production: Safety door control in manufacturing systems