amGardpro, Modular Gate Switches for Safeguarding Machinery

amGardpro is the ultimate range of safety gate switches, from Fortress Interlocks. The range has a unique modular
construction which allows easy configuration and provides total electro-mechanical solutions for practically any safeguarding
application up to SIL3 (EN/IEC 60261) Category 4 and PLe (EN/ISO 13849-1), as approved by independent test house TUV.

• Fortress amGardpro products are designed, tested and 3rd party approved by TÜV SÜD for use in up to PLe/Cat 4 applications.

• The robust design and high strength of a Fortress interlock contributes to the ability to use one Fortress interlock in a safety function requiring high reliability (up to PLe).

• Trapped key can be used to control access or to protect personnel when whole body access exists through the use of personnel (safety) keys as a proactive inhibit function.

• For connectivity, all devices can be specified with a quick disconnect connector and ordered with the correct mating cable in a variety of lengths. If network communication is preferred, this can be integrated by using the proNet networked option pod module which supports PROFINET/PROFIsafe, EtherNet/IP CIP safety and EtherCAT/FSoE.

• Access Control permissions can be implemented using employee ID cards through FRANK, a software based permissions management system for machine areas. Access data can then support further analysis.

• When mounting to machine guarding, mounting plates can be pre-fitted to the Fortress units to reduce fasteners required in installation. 40mm wide variants are also available to fit narrow profiles.

A configurable interlocking safety solution allows
specification of functionality to meet the exact requirements of
your application. Interlock monitoring, trapped key, pushbutton
controls, and network communication options can be combined
into a single unit providing a cost efficient solution compared
to separate devices.