The Rockwell/Allen-Bradley TLS-GD2 is a tongue-operated guard locking interlock switch designed to prevent access to hazardous machinery until power isolation is confirmed. This positive-mode safety device maintains guard integrity during equipment operation and delayed-stop scenarios. The TLS-GD2 is available in power-to-lock and power-to-release configurations, with maximum holding force of 2000 N and peak force of 2600 N using steel bolts.
Technical Specifications
Switch Operation
• Actuation: Tongue-operated, positive mode
• Locking configurations: Power-to-lock (TLS-2 GD2) or power-to-release (TLS-1 GD2, TLS-3 GD2)
• Maximum holding force (Fzh): 2000 N (450 lb) with steel bolts
• Maximum force (Fmax): 2600 N (585 lb) with steel bolts
• Mechanical life: 1,000,000 operations
• Electrical life: 1,000,000 operations
Electrical Contacts
• Contact sets: Five total
• Safety contacts: Normally closed (N.C.) with direct opening action
• Auxiliary contacts: Normally open (N.O.) for monitoring
• Typical configurations: 2 N.C. safety with 1 N.O. auxiliary; 3 N.C. safety with 2 N.O. auxiliary (TLS-1 & -2); 4 N.C. safety with 1 N.O. auxiliary (TLS-3)
• Contact rating (440G-TLS*): AC-15 A600 at 240V/3A or 120V/6A; DC-13 N150 at 125V/2.2A
• Minimum switching: 3 mA / 18V
Solenoid Specifications
• Voltage options: 24V AC/DC, 110V AC, 110V AC/DC, 230V AC/DC
• Power consumption: 7W, 100% ED
– Key Features
• High ingress protection suitable for washdown environments
• Multiple contact configurations for safety and monitoring circuits
• Compliance with EN 1088, EN 60947-5-1, ISO 13849-1:2006, IEC 62061, and ISO 14119
• Certifications: CCC, CE, CUL, KC, UL
• Applicable for ISO 13849-1:2006 and IEC 62061 safety integrity requirements
– Typical Applications
Guard locking on industrial machinery with extended stopping times; safeguarding during maintenance windows; equipment requiring fail-safe access control.
– Compatibility & Integration
Works with standard industrial control circuits. Contact configuration flexibility accommodates door position monitoring and lock status feedback requirements.
