Internal safety release

The Internal Release (IR) adapter for the Fortress Interlocks amGard range of modular safety gate switches provides an internal release function for safety and access key installations.

The adapter is compatible with a non-solenoid gate switch that will switch off the safety circuits.

The amGard range combines both trapped-key and gate-switch technologies to control access to equipment protected by safety guarding. The adapter provides a means of escaping potentially dangerous areas such as robot cells, cold stores and warehouse bays. If an operative becomes trapped inside an area, they can use the adapter to unlock the door from the inside.

When pressed, the button on the rear of the unit releases the tongue from the actuator head, unlocking the area and allowing the operator to exit. If required, the adapter can also be used to cut the power to any dangerous machinery. Combined with a stop unit, the adapter will break the safety circuits, shutting off power to machinery inside the area.