Title: EUCHNER RPS3131SC175BHA10RL024 RFID Safety Switch - Non-Contact Machine Guarding Sensor for Industrial Automation

Product Overview:
The EUCHNER RPS3131SC175BHA10RL024 is a state-of-the-art non-contact RFID safety switch designed for reliable and highly secure machine guarding applications in demanding industrial environments. Utilizing advanced RFID transponder technology, this safety sensor provides unparalleled manipulation protection, making it an ideal choice for monitoring safety doors, flaps, and protective covers on machinery. Its wear-free operation ensures a long service life and minimal maintenance, contributing to increased machine uptime and operational efficiency. Engineered to meet the highest safety standards, including Performance Level e (PL e) and Category 4 according to EN ISO 13849-1, the RPS3131SC175BHA10RL024 offers a robust and dependable solution for critical safety interlock functions, safeguarding personnel and production processes. This EUCHNER RFID safety switch integrates seamlessly into existing control systems with its standard 24V DC operating voltage and a generous 1.75-meter cable, providing flexibility in installation and reducing wiring complexity.

Key Features & Benefits:

Non-contact RFID Technology: Ensures wear-free operation, eliminates mechanical wear, and provides superior protection against manipulation compared to traditional mechanical switches, enhancing overall system security and longevity.
High Manipulation Protection: Unique coding of the RFID transponder prevents bypassing, ensuring the integrity of safety circuits and compliance with stringent safety regulations. This makes the EUCHNER RPS3131SC175BHA10RL024 highly tamper-proof.
Certified Safety Standards: Complies with Performance Level e (PL e) and Category 4 according to EN ISO 13849-1, as well as EN 60947-5-3, guaranteeing the highest level of safety for personnel and machinery in industrial automation.
Robust Industrial Design: Housed in a durable thermoplastic enclosure with an IP67 and IP69K protection rating, making it resistant to dust, water jets, and harsh cleaning agents. This makes the RPS3131SC175BHA10RL024 suitable for washdown applications and extreme industrial environments.
Integrated Diagnostics: Features a diagnostic output for easy troubleshooting and status monitoring, reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance procedures for the safety system.
Flexible Mounting Options: Compact design and versatile mounting capabilities allow for easy integration into various machine designs and orientations, optimizing space and installation time.
Long Cable Length: Equipped with a 1.75-meter pre-wired cable, offering greater flexibility and ease of installation, reducing the need for additional junction boxes or cable extensions in complex setups.
Standard 24V DC Operation: Compatible with common industrial power supplies, simplifying integration into existing control architectures and reducing power supply requirements.
Long Service Life: The non-contact principle ensures virtually unlimited operating cycles, leading to reduced replacement costs and consistent, reliable performance over the lifespan of the machinery.

Applications:

The EUCHNER RPS3131SC175BHA10RL024 RFID safety switch is widely applicable across various industrial sectors requiring reliable safety interlocks and access control for machine guarding.
Machine Guarding: Ideal for monitoring safety doors, gates, flaps, and protective covers on production machinery, ensuring that hazardous movements are stopped when access is required, protecting operators.
Robotics: Essential for safeguarding robotic work cells, preventing human entry during automated operation and ensuring safe interaction during maintenance or programming.
Packaging Machinery: Used to secure access points on high-speed packaging lines, ensuring operator safety during setup, cleaning, and operation, minimizing risks in automated processes.
Automotive Industry: Implemented in assembly lines, welding cells, and manufacturing cells for reliable safety monitoring of protective equipment and access points.
Food & Beverage Processing: Its high IP69K rating makes it particularly suitable for applications requiring frequent high-pressure washdowns and resistance to aggressive cleaning agents, maintaining hygiene standards.
General Industrial Automation: Any application where non-contact, highly tamper-proof safety monitoring is critical for operator protection, process integrity, and compliance with safety regulations.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: RPS3131SC175BHA10RL024
Alternative Part Number: RPS-3131-SC-175-BHA-10-RL-024
Operating Principle: Non-contact RFID Transponder Safety Switch
Actuator Type: BHA (Specific RFID Actuator for RPS Series)
Safety Outputs: 2 x NO (Normally Open) safety outputs, PNP switching
Auxiliary Output: 1 x NC (Normally Closed) diagnostic output, PNP switching
Operating Voltage: 24V DC (-15% / +10%)
Current Consumption: Max. 50 mA (without load)
Switching Distance (Sao/Sar): Typically 1 mm to 10 mm (depending on actuator alignment and type)
Protection Class: IP67 (Dust tight and submersible), IP69K (High-pressure, high-temperature washdown)
Housing Material: Thermoplastic (PBT)
Cable Length: 1.75 meters (pre-wired, PVC jacket)
Connection Type: Fixed cable, 8-pin
Safety Standards: EN ISO 13849-1 (Performance Level e, Category 4), EN 60947-5-3, IEC 61508 (SIL 3)
Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature: -25°C to +85°C
Vibration Resistance: 10 - 55 Hz, 1 mm amplitude (according to EN 60068-2-6)
Shock Resistance: 30 g, 11 ms (according to EN 60068-2-27)
Weight: Approximately 0.45 kg (including 1.75m cable)