Gordon PROXAGARD PC1000 02A541 Presence‑Sensing Safety Control Unit

Gordon PROXAGARD PC1000 (02A541) is a microprocessor‑based capacitive proximity safety controller for machine‑guard applications. It generates a radio‑frequency electromagnetic field around custom‑configured antenna, detects human‑body intrusion into hazardous machine zones, and triggers safe machine stop action to protect operators. Part number 02A541 is the official component part number for PC1000 control unit.

This discontinued safety system supports auto‑tuning and manual sensitivity adjustment, integrates continuous self‑diagnosis and welded‑contact relay detection, provides warning pre‑alarm output before emergency stop activation. It is widely used as replacement spare‑part for on‑site troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and legacy press‑machine safety‑system retrofit projects.

Main Specifications

• Brand: Gordon Engineering
• Model: PROXAGARD PC1000, Part No:02A541
• Product Type: Capacitive Presence‑Sensing Safety Control Unit
• Power Supply: 115/230 VAC selectable input, 8VA power consumption
• Operating Frequency: 160‑400 KHz RF sensing frequency
• Response Time: 25 ms maximum system reaction time
• Antenna Capacity: Support antenna length up to 45 meters (150 feet)
• Output: Safety stop relay contacts plus adjustable pre‑warning alarm output
• Function: Auto‑tuning, manual sensitivity setting, key‑lock access protection
• Self‑check: Continuous system diagnosis, welded‑contact fault detection
• Mounting: Enclosure housing mounting for industrial machine‑control cabinet
• Operating Temperature Range: 0℃ ~ +55℃
• Application: Spare‑part replacement for mechanical‑press safety‑protection equipment

Core Functions

• Generate RF capacitive sensing field around custom‑shaped antenna for hazardous‑zone monitoring
• Detect human‑body entering protected area, distinguish personnel from non‑conductive workpiece material
• Trigger safety‑stop relay output to halt press or stamping‑machine motion once intrusion is detected
• Provide adjustable pre‑warning alarm signal before executing emergency stop for operator early alert
• Auto‑tuning function adapts field parameters; manual keypad setting with key‑lock prevents unauthorized modification
• Continuous self‑monitoring detects internal circuit fault, antenna breakage and relay contact welding failure
• Meet OSHA machine‑safety requirement for press‑equipment presence‑sensing‑guard application
• Modular controller‑antenna coupling structure facilitates on‑site installation and spare‑part replacement operation

Application Scenarios

• Metal‑stamping press and mechanical‑press machine‑safety protection cabinet configuration projects
• Manufacturing workshop hazardous‑operation‑zone non‑contact presence‑detection safety‑control projects
• On‑site safety‑controller fault replacement and legacy press‑equipment safety‑system maintenance work
• Retrofit old‑style mechanical‑guard system to capacitive non‑contact safety‑protection solution
• Legacy Gordon PROXAGARD PC1000‑series safety‑system spare‑parts replacement scenarios
• Spare‑parts inventory backup for heavy‑industry factory press‑machine safety‑control cabinets
• Metal‑forming plant machine‑safety‑hardware maintenance supporting engineering projects