Release 7/2009 Ver. 1.0
Technical Manual: GS-120 Light Curtain Systems
TAPESWITCH CORPORATION
Phone: 631-630-0442
100 Schmitt Boulevard
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Fax: 631-630-0454
Farmingdale, New York 11735
www.tapeswitch.com
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C6
MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLER
C6
Multifunction Controller
C6
+10MS
4.0A@ 240VAC
RESISTIVE LOAD
30VA TYPICAL
110-240VAC
50/60 HZ
Type No:
Serial No:
Supply Voltage:
Power
Consumption:
Output Contacts:
Safety System
Response Time
Equals
Sensing Unit
Response Time
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
ZONE 5
ZONE 6
8.94" (227mm)
8" (203mm)
7" (178mm)
10.75"
(273mm)
4.12" (105mm)
10"
(254mm)
11.5"
(292mm)
6" (152mm)
APPENDIX E – C6 MULTIFUNCTION INTERFACE CONTROLLER
1.0
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The C6 Multifunction Interface Controller serves as an
interface between various Tapeswitch low-voltage
sensors and an end-user device (machine and/or
process control). It is ideal for existing machines in end-
user and OEM applications. The C6 Multifunction
Interface Controller is designed to monitor up to six
sensor zones comprised of a combination of 1 to 3 GS-
120 Light Curtains and/or 1 to 6 other sensing devices.
It provides the necessary power to the GS-120 emitter
and receiver units, and monitors the output signals. In
addition to the light curtains, the C6 is specifically
engineered for operation with various pressure-
sensitive, normally-open switches such ad ribbon
switches, sensing edges/ bumpers and switching mats.
The C6 Controller provides constant monitoring of all
sensing devices. In the event of a failure within a sensor
or its cable (open or short circuit), the controller
automatically detects the failure. In addition to the ability
to detect a failure within the sensor or its cabling, the C6
is designed to detect a failure within the controller itself.
The C6 Controller is a fully self-contained unit within a
metal enclosure. See
Figure 70
. It is intended to be wall
mounted and has six knockouts capable of accepting
standard 1/2" or 3/4" conduit. It will accept an input
power of source range of 85 to 264 Vac at an input
frequency range of 47 to 63 Hz. The unit will also accept
a regulated 24 Vdc supply.
The C6 Controller provides the option of setting each
zone for automatic or manual reset. To manually reset
the controller, a key switch is provided on the front
panel.
The controller provides two redundant safety output
relay contacts (dry contact or voltage free) in which the
output can be configured as normally-open (closed
when the relay is energized) or normally-closed (open
when the relay is energized). When the output relays
are configured as normally-open, the two closed
contacts will open when the sensing device is actuated
(i.e., safety mat is stepped on), or should a fault occur
within the safety device, or in the event that the power is
removed. The outputs will remain open until the sensing
device is clear and reset is applied. When the output
relays are configured as normally-closed, the two open
contacts will close when the sensing device is actuated
(i.e., safety mat is stepped on), or should a fault occur
within the safety device, or in the event that the power is
removed. The outputs will remain closed until the
sensing device is clear and reset is applied.
When the zone(s) is set in Manual Mode, the safety
outputs will remain open until the sensing device is clear
and a reset signal is applied. When the zones are set to
AUTO, the safety outputs will reset automatically after
the sensing device is clear.
Each of the six zones is equipped with three indicator
lights: Manual Mode, Output On and Output Off,
providing the status of each zone. The C6 Controller
also has non-safety monitor output relays for each zone.
They are Form C (normally-open, common, normally-
closed) contact arrangements. The monitor relays are
intended for status purposes only.
2.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A complete technical description of the C6
Multifunction Controller, including installation
instructions, can be found in the separate C6
Technical Manual which comes with the unit (part
number 0480).
Figure 70 – C6 Multifunction Controller Outline Drawing
