Fortress Safety Launches tGard Interlocks with IO-Link Safety

Fortress Safety has announced a significant upgrade to the connectivity capabilities of their popular tGard range of configurable access and control solutions, which is now compatible with IO-Link Safety. This development offers enhanced connectivity, faster integration, and even more versatility in industrial applications.

By choosing tGard with IO-Link Safety, customers can benefit from:

• Reduced Cabling and Installation Cost: A single M12 connector, for both data and power, results in fewer cables and faster setup.
• Increased Data Availability and Accuracy: IO-Link provides real-time access to process data, diagnostic data, and device information. This capability now built into tGard allows users to monitor their systems more efficiently, gaining valuable insights into device performance, operating times, and potential issues.
• Reduced Downtime: If a replacement is needed, the new device is immediately recognised, and the previous configuration is restored, ensuring the system is back up and running as quickly as possible.
• Integration of Safety Devices on IO-Link: Functional safety devices like tGard communicate directly with the IO-Link Safety Master.

tGard interlocks and control stations from Fortress Safety have long been a go-to answer for industries requiring configurable safety and control systems, allowing the design of tailored solutions to suit various applications requirements. The compact metal body, easy installation, high configurability, and simplified connectivity of tGard make this product ideal for use across a range of industries, including manufacturing, automation, and heavy machinery, where the safety of personnel and productivity are top priorities. 

By introducing IO-Link compatibility into the tGard range, Fortress Safety is offering a future-proof solution that can meet the evolving demands of modern industries, helping customers optimise processes, improve predictive maintenance, and reduce unplanned service interventions. Particularly, tGard with IO-Link Safety is perfect for those looking to enhance their safety systems while also improving installation speed, reducing downtime, and gaining better control over system data.

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