{"product_id":"allen-bradley-tls-gd2","title":"TLS-GD2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview of Allen Bradley TLS-GD2\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe Allen Bradley TLS-GD2 is a tongue-operated guard locking switch designed for industrial safety applications. It provides a positive mode of guard locking to ensure machine access points remain securely locked during operation, preventing accidental or unauthorized entry. The TLS-GD2 supports critical safety requirements with high holding force and integrated locking features. Operating at 24V AC\/DC, it integrates easily into safety control systems and complies with international safety standards such as ISO 13849-1, offering a reliable safety interlock solution for varied industrial environments. Its compact design allows for versatile mounting and actuator entry options, making it suitable for a range of guarding applications.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of Allen Bradley TLS-GD2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePositive mode, tongue-operated guard locking switch for enhanced safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOperates on 24V AC\/DC with auxiliary solenoid voltage options\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh holding force up to 3,250 N per ISO 14119 for guard locking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree safety Normally Closed contacts and two auxiliary Normally Open contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRotatable head with four actuator entry positions for flexible installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in auxiliary and escape release features for emergency egress\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeets Category 4, PLe safety performance level requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable construction with a mechanical life of 500,000 cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow power consumption with fast response and startup times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specs of TLS-GD2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (+10% \/ -15%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 x N.C. safety contacts, 2 x N.O. auxiliary contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolding Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax 3,250 N (ISO 14119)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResponse Time (Off)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275 ms (IEC 60947-5-3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500,000 cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass II (IEC 61140)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 W (locked or unlocked)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuxiliary Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEscape Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in (selected models)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications \/ Use Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe Allen Bradley TLS-GD2 guard locking switch is ideal for industrial safety interlocking on machine guarding doors and access panels. It is widely used in manufacturing plants, packaging machinery, robotics, and automated assembly lines that require reliable physical locking combined with electrical safety monitoring. The switch ensures machinery lockout during maintenance or emergency stops, preventing unexpected start-up and protecting operators from injury. It supports integration into safety control circuits for high-demand environments where compliance with safety standards is critical. 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