Safety Switches

Guard Locking Switches

TLS-GD2

Specifications
Safety Ratings
EN954-1, ISO13849-1, IEC/EN60204-1,
General

NFPA79, EN1088, ISO14119,

Standards
IEC/EN60947-5-1, ANSI B11.19,
AS4024.1
Cat. 1 device per EN 954-1 dual channel
Safety Classification interlocks suitable for Cat. 3 or 4
systems
B10d: > 2 x 106 operations at min. load
PFHD: < 3 x10-7
MTTFd: > 385 years
Functional Safety Data (related to
May be suitable for use in performance
Safety Contacts) 1
levels Ple or Pld systems (according to
Note: For up-to-date information,
ISO 13849-1:2006) and for use in SIL2
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or SIL3 systems (according to IEC
1-

62061) depending on the architecture

and application characteristics
Description CE Marked for all applicable directives,
Certifications
The TLS-GD2 is a positive mode, tongue operated guard locking cULus, TÜV, and CCC
interlock switch that locks a machine guard closed until power is Outputs
isolated and ensures that it remains isolated while the guard is
Safety Contacts

(TLS-1 & -2) 3 N.C. direct opening action
open. It has three safety (N.C.) contacts and two auxiliary (N.O.) (TLS-3) 4 N.C. direct opening action
2-Opto-electronics

contacts. The TLS-GD2 head has two entry slots and it can be
(TLS-1 & -2) 2 N.O. (1 solenoid
rotated to provide four actuator entry points. A blanking plug is
Auxiliary Contacts monitoring)
provided to seat the unused slot. (TLS-3 1 N.O.)
The guard may only be opened when a signal is applied to the TLS- Thermal CurrentIlth 10 A
GD2's internal solenoid which releases the lock mechanism. This Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 500V
signal can be via CU1 electronic timer relays or CU2 stopped
motion detectors. Therefore the TLS-GD2 is ideal for machines Switching Current @ Voltage, Min. 5 mA @ 5V DC
which do not stop immediately or where premature interruption of Utilization Category
the machine could cause damage to tooling and components or A600/AC-15 (Ue) 600V 500V 240V 120V
cause an additional hazard. (le) 1.2 A 1.4 A 3.0 A 6.0 A
The TLS-GD2 is available in three types. The TLS-1 GD2 and TLS-3 DC-13 (Ue) 24V
GD2 incorporate a power-to-release function. Two manual release
3-Interlock

(le) 2 A
Switches

points with security screws allow the locked TLS-GD2 to be

Solenoid Characteristics
released in emergencies. An optional lid-mounted key-release style
can also be supplied. The TLS-2 GD2 has a power-to-lock function. TLS-1 & -3 Power-to-Release TLS-2
Locking Type
Each type of switch has five sets of contacts of various forms and Power-to-Lock
are suitable for use with PLCs. Holding Force, Max. 2000 N (450 lbf)
The TLS-1 GD2 and TLS-3 GD2 are both available with escape Releasable Load, Max. 100 N (22.5 lbf)
release options. They are intended for machine guarding with full Power Supply
24V AC/DC or 110V AC or 230V AC
body access. The switch is installed so that the escape release (solenoid)
push button on the rear side is accessible from inside the hazardous Solenoid Power Typically 7 W 100% ED
area. This allows the intentional unlocking of the TLS-GD2 from Escape Release Button Force max.: 50 N (11.25 lbs)
inside a hazardous area, providing a means of escape for a person
Operator
Interface

Operating Characteristics
who may become trapped.
Break Contact Force, Min. 20 N (4.5 lbf)
A stainless-steel actuator guide is fitted to protect the unit from
Actuation Speed, Max. 160 mm (6.29 in.)/s
actuator damage due to poor guard alignment or guard wear.
Actuation Frequency, Max. 1 cycle/s
TLS-GD2 has an ingress protection rating of IP69K making it
160 mm (6.3 in.) [80 mm (3.15 in.) with
suitable for harsh washdown applications as found in the food and Operating Radius, Min
flexible actuator]
beverage, pharmaceutical, solar and semiconductor industries.
Operating Life @ 100 mA load 1,000,000 operations
Environmental
IMPORTANT: With the TLS-2 GD2 “power to Enclosure Type Rating IP66, IP67 and IP69K
lock” style, provisions may be required to ensure
that a dangerous situation can not result from Operating Temperature [C (F)] -20…+60° (-4…+140°)
Logic

open circuit faults or power cuts. Physical Characteristics

Housing Material UL Approved glass-filled PBT
Actuator Material Stainless Steel
Features Weight [g (lb)] 400 (0.88)
 Power to release or power to lock Color Red
 High locking force ≤2000 N (450 lb) 1 Usable for ISO 13849-1:2006 and IEC 62061. Data is based on the B10d
 Five contacts: 2 N.C. & 1 N.O. for door position monitoring 1 N.C. value given and:
& 1 N.O. or 2 N.C. for lock monitoring - Usage rate of 1op/10mins., 24hrs/day, 360 days/year, representing
 Rotatable head: 4 possible key entry slots
51840 operations per year
Power

- Mission time/Proof test interval of 38 years

 Conforms to EN 1088 & EN 60947-5-1
The safety contacts are described as normally closed (N.C.) i.e., with the
 Escape Release version available guard closed, actuator in place (where relevant) and the machine able to be
 IP69K, suitable for high pressure, high temperature washdown
started.

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Product Selection
Contacts Solenoid Cat. No.
Conduit Connector§

General
Actuator 1/2 inch NPT
Type Safety Auxiliary Contacts Voltage Type M20 Adaptor 12-Pin M23 8-Pin Micro (M12)♣
— 440G-T27121  440G-T27233 440G-T2NBBPH-1R
GD2
24V AC/DC 440G-T27251 440G-T27169 440G-T27234 
Standard
Fully Flex 440G-T27252 440G-T27171 440G-T27235 
TLS-1 GD2
1 N.C. & — 440G-T27124   
Power to 2 N.C. 1 N.O.
1 N.O. 110V GD2
Release 440G-T27253 440G-T27172
AC/DC Standard  

Fully Flex 440G-T27254 440G-T27174  

230V

1-
— 440G-T27123   
AC/DC
— 440G-T27127  440G-T27239 440G-T2NBBPH-1L
GD2
24V AC/DC 440G-T27255 440G-T27175 440G-T27240 
Standard
Fully Flex 440G-T27256 440G-T27177 440G-T27241 
TLS-2 GD2
1 N.C. & — 440G-T27132   

2-Opto-electronics
Power to 2 N.C. 1 N.O.
1 N.O. 110V GD2
Lock 440G-T27257 440G-T27178
AC/DC Standard  

Fully Flex 440G-T27258 440G-T27180  

230V
— 440G-T27129   
AC/DC
— 440G-T27134  440G-T27245 440G-T2NBBPH-2R
GD2
24V AC/DC 440G-T27259 440G-T27181 440G-T27246 
Standard
Fully Flex 440G-T27260 440G-T27183 440G-T27247 
TLS-3 GD2
— 440G-T27138   
Power to 2 N.C. 1 N.O. 2 N.C.
Release 110V GD2

3-Interlock
440G-T27261 440G-T27184

Switches
AC/DC Standard  

Fully Flex 440G-T27262 440G-T27186  

230V
— 440G-T27136   
AC/DC
— 440G-T21BNPM-1B 440G-T21BNPT-1B 440G-T21BNPL-1B 440G-T2NBNPH-1B
TLS-1 GD2
Power to 24V AC/DC GD2
440G-T21BGPM-1B 440G-T21BGPT-1B 440G-T21BGPL-1B 
Release 1 N.C. & Standard
2 N.C. 1 N.O.
with 1 N.O. — 440G-T21BNPM-4B 440G-T21BNPT-4B  
Escape 110V
Release AC/DC GD2
440G-T21BGPM-4B 440G-T21BGPT-4B  
Standard

Operator
Interface
— 440G-T21BNPM-2B 440G-T21BNPT-2B 440G-T21BNPL-2B 440G-T2NBNPH-2B
TLS-3 GD2
Power to 24V AC/DC GD2
440G-T21BGPM-2B 440G-T21BGPT-2B 440G-T21BGPL-2B 
Release Standard
2 N.C. 1 N.O. 2 N.C.
with — 440G-T21BNPM-5B 440G-T21BNPT-5B  
Escape 110V
AC/DC GD2
Release 440G-T21BGPM-5B 440G-T21BGPT-5B  
Standard

§ For connector ratings, see page 3-9.

♣ With an 8-pin micro connector, not all contacts are connected. See page 3-45 for wiring details.

To monitor independently the safety contact(s) and the solenoid feedback (TLS 1, 2 and 3):
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• The 12-wire cordset 889M-F12AH-1 must be used

WARNING: AND
• For the TLS1 and TLS2: the jumper between 12 and 41 must be removed
• For the TLS3: the jumpers between 12 and 41 and 22 and 51 must be removed

Monitoring of safety contact(s) and the solenoid feedback (in series) is available, when jumpers are in place:
AND
WARNING: • For the TLS1 and TLS2: by using pins 4 and 6 on the 12-pin, M23 receptacle or Pink and Yellow wires on the
12-wire cordset (889M-F12AH-1)
• For the TLS3: by using pins 4 and 6 and pins 7 and 8 on the 12-pin, M23 receptacle or Pink and Yellow and
Power

White and Red/Blue wires on the 12-wire cordset (889M-F12AH-1)

1 Replace symbol with 2 (2 m), 5 (5 m), or 10 (10 m) for standard cable lengths.

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Recommended Logic Interfaces

Auxiliary
Description Safety Outputs Outputs Time Delay Terminals Reset Type Power Supply Cat. Page No. Cat. No.
General

Single-Function Safety Relays

Removable
MSR127RP 3 N.O. 1 N.C. — Monitored Manual 24V AC/DC 5-26 440R-N23135
(Screw)
Removable
MSR127TP 3 N.O. 1 N.C. — Auto./Manual 24V AC/DC 5-26 440R-N23132
(Screw)
MSR126T 2 N.O. None — Fixed Auto./Manual 24V AC/DC 5-24 440R-N23117
2 N.O. Solid 1 N.O. Solid Auto./Manual or
MSR30RT — Removable 24V DC 5-16 440R-N23198
State State Monitored Manual
Specialty Safety Relays
24V AC/DC,
MSR178 3 N.O. 2 N.C. 0.5 s…30 min Removable Automatic 115V AC or 5-40 440R-M23227
230V AC
1-

CU2 2 N.O. 1 N.C. 0.1 s…40 min Fixed — 24V AC/DC 5-56 440R-S07281
CU3 2 N.O. 1 N.C. — Fixed Automatic/Manual 110V AC 5-64 440R-S35002
Modular Safety Relays
1 N.C. and 2
MSR210P Base Auto./Manual or 24V DC from
2 N.O. PNP Solid — Removable 5-82 440R-H23176
2 N.C. only Monitored Manual the base unit
State
2-Opto-electronics

MSR220P Input
— — — Removable — 24V DC 5-86 440R-H23178
Module
MSR300 Series
3 PNP Solid Auto./Manual Monitored
MSR310P Base Output — Removable 24V DC 5-102 440R-W23219
State Manual
Modules
MSR320P Input 2 PNP Solid 24V DC from
— — Removable — 5-106 440R-W23218
Module State the base unit

Note: For additional Safety Relays connectivity, see page 5-12.

For additional Safety I/O and Safety PLC connectivity, see page 5-116.
For application and wiring diagrams, see page 10-1.
3-Interlock
Switches

Connection Systems
8-Pin Micro 12-Wire, 9-Wire,
Description (M12) 12-Pin M23 12-Pin M23§
Cordset 889D-F8AB-1 889M-F12AH-1 889M-FX9AE-1
Patchcord 889D-F8ABDM-
889M-F12AHMU-‡ —

1 Replace symbol with 2 (2 m), 5 (5 m), or 10 (10 m) for standard cable lengths.

Replace symbol with 1 (1 m), 2 (2 m), 3 (3 m), 5 (5 m), or 10 (10 m) for standard cable lengths.
‡ Replace symbol with 0M3, (0.3 m), 0M6 (0.6 m), 1 (1 m), 2 (2 m) or 3 (3 m) for standard lengths.
§ The 9-wire cordset can be used only with the TLS3 versions.
Note: For additional information, see page 7-1.
Operator
Interface
Logic
Power

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Accessories
Description Dimensions Cat. No.

General
GD2 standard actuator 3-50 440G-A27011

GD2 flat actuator 3-51 440K-A11112

Extended flat actuator 3-51 440K-A17116

1-
Fully flex actuator 3-50 440G-A27143

Sliding bolt actuator not to be used with the Escape Release 3-55 440G-A27163

2-Opto-electronics
Cover for TLS-1 with external override key for series D and earlier 440G-A27140
Cover for TLS-3 with external override key for series D and earlier 440G-A27142
Cover for TLS-1 with override key attached for series D and earlier 440G-A27207
Cover for TLS-3 with override key attached for series D and earlier 440G-A27208
—
Cover for TLS-1 with external override key for series E and later 440G-A27371
Cover for TLS-3 with external override key for series E and later 440G-A27372
Cover for TLS-1 with override key attached for series E and later 440G-A27373
Cover for TLS-3 with override key attached for series E and later 440G-A27374

3-Interlock
Switches
Emergency Override Key
— 440G-A36026
(See Warning below.)

Flexible Release—1 m (3.28 ft) Cable 440G-A27356

3-54
Flexible Release—3 m (9.84 ft) Cable 440G-A27357

Operator
Interface
Dust Cover — 440K-A17183

Sliding Bolt 3-55 440K-AMDS

Mounting Plate 3-55 440K-AMDSSMPB

Logic

WARNING: Do not attach the Emergency

Override Key to the TLS-GD2 switch.
Power

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Approximate Dimensions
Dimensions are shown in mm (in.). Dimensions are not intended to be used for installation purposes.
126 (4.96)
General

43 (1.69) 6 (0.24) 105 (4.13) Optional

14 (0.55) Lock Cover
5 (0.2) 20.5
(0.81)

9 (0.35)

39 (1.54)
14

33 (1.3)

27 (1.06)
25.5 (1)

22 (0.87)
(0.55)

3 (0.12)
5 (0.2)
21 17 6.5
(0.83) (0.67) 5 (0.2) 6.5 (0.26)
5.5 (0.22)
(0.26) M5

17
(0.67)
1-

57 (2.24)
21
(0.83)
86 (3.39)

73 (2.87)
2 x M5
2-Opto-electronics

14.5 (0.57)

4 (0.16)
31.5 (1.24)
3 (0.12)

6.5 (0.26)
52.5 (2.07)
60.5 (2.38)
67.5 (2.66)

TLS-GD2 Escape Release

6.5 (0.25)
5 (0.19)
3.0 (0.11) 4 (0.15)
Isometric View
3-Interlock
Switches

17.0
(0.66)

85.0 21.0 (0.82)

(3.34)
73.0
(2.87)
24.0 (0.94) Dia.

14.5
(0.57)
31.4 (1.23)
3.0 (0.11) 52.0 (2.04)
60.0 (2.36)
Operator
Interface

67.0 (2.63)

43.0 (1.69)

21.0 (0.82)

17.25 (0.67)
This detail in key
23.5 (0.92) release only
125.0 (4.92)
6.0 (0.23)
104.0 (4.09) max.

20.5 (0.80)

33.0 (1.29) 37.0 41.0

27.0 (1.45) (1.61)
25.5 (1.0)
(1.06)
14.0 (0.55)
Logic

14.0 (0.55)
9.0 (0.35) 5.0 (0.19)

3.25 (0.12)
5.5 (0.21)
65.25 (2.56)
Without Handle 9.75 (0.38)
75.0 (2.95) 39.0 (1.53)
Dia.

41.15 (1.62) 45.0

(1.77)
Power

40.0 (1.57)
Dia.

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Typical Wiring Diagrams

Red Switches TLS1 TLS2 TLS3

General
Solenoid Solenoid
Contact Configuration Safety A (NC) 11 12 A2 A1 Power Safety A (NC) Power
11 12 A2 A1
Safety B (NC) 21 22 42 41 Solenoid A (NC) Safety B (NC) 21 22 42 41 Solenoid A (NC)
AUX A (NO) 33 34 54 53 Solenoid B (NO) AUX A (NO) 33 34 51 52 Solenoid B (NC)

Jumper between 12 & 41 Jumper between 12 & 41 and 22 & 51

3.0
20 6 4 0 mm Lock Point 20 6 4 0 mm
Solenoid A 20 6 0 mm Solenoid A
Safety A Solenoid B
Contact Action Solenoid A

1-
Safety B Safety A Aux A
Aux A Safety B Safety A
Solenoid B Aux A Safety B
Solenoid B

Open Closed BBM BBM BBM

3-Solenoid A 2-Power
3-Solenoid A 2-Power 8-Safety A &

2-Opto-electronics
8-Safety A 1-Solenoid A Solenoid A 1-Solenoid A
4-Safety B 7-Power
8-Pin Micro (M12) 7-Power
4-Safety B &
5-Safety A Solenoid B
6-Safety B 5-Safety A & 6-Safety B &
Solenoid A Solenoid B

No jumper on 12-41. Jumper on 12-41 and 22-51.

12-Pin M23 1 and 3 Solenoid Power 1 and 3 Solenoid Power
4 and 12 Safety A  4 and 12 Safety A 
Safety B 
8 9 1
7 and 8 Safety B 7 and 5
12 10
7 2 9 and 10 Aux A 9 and 10 Aux A
Solenoid A  Solenoid A 

3-Interlock
6 and 11 6 and 11

Switches
6 11 3
5 4 2 and 5 Solenoid B 2 and 8 Solenoid B 

Brown
Solenoid Power Solenoid Power
Blue
Grey
Safety A Safety A & Solenoid A
8-Pin Cordset Red
889D-F8AB-1 Yellow
Safety B Safety B & Solenoid B
Pink
White
Solenoid A Solenoid A
Green

Operator
Interface
Brown
Solenoid Power
Blue
12-Pin, 9-Wire Cordset White
Safety A & Solenoid A
889M-FX9AE-1 Can not be used.
Green
Yellow
Pink/Yellow: Not connected Safety B & Solenoid B
Grey
Pink
Aux A
Red
Brown Brown
Solenoid Power Solenoid Power
Grey Grey

Safety A  Safety A 
Pink Pink
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Green Green

Safety B 
White White
Safety B
12-Pin, 12-Wire Cordset Red/Blue Red
889M-F12AH-1 Black Black
Aux A Aux A
Violet Violet

Solenoid A  Solenoid A 
Grey/Pink Grey/Pink
Yellow Yellow

Solenoid B 
Blue Blue
Solenoid B
Red Red/Blue
1 Replace symbol with 2 (2 m), 5 (5 m) or 10 (10 m) for standard cable lengths.
Power

 See WARNING notes on page 3-41.

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