Data Sheet
GC-R48
Remote I/O modules Interlock switches type (8-pin)
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Specifications
Model GC-R48
Maximum number of connected units 4 (GC-R45 and GC-R48 can be connected together)*1
Safety input specifications Input device Contact output device or PNP output device
Input type Type3
ON level (voltage/current) Min. 11 V/2 mA
OFF level (voltage/current) Max. 5 V/1.5 mA
Short-circuit current Approx. 3 mA
Protection circuit Surge protection circuit, wrong wiring protection circuit
Maximum cable length Max. 100 m 328.1'
Safety output specifications Output type PNP transistor output
(DC-13, Type 0.5, Protected outputs)*2 (GC-R48 Pin 3: Lock control output)
Maximum load current 500 mA (GC-R48 Pin 3: Lock control output)
Residual voltage (during ON) Max. 2.0 V (GC-R48 Pin 3: Lock control output)
Leakage current (during OFF) Max. 0.5 mA (GC-R48 Pin 3: Lock control output)
Maximum capacitive load 0.5 µF (GC-R48 Pin 3: Lock control output)
Protection circuit Overcurrent protection circuit (GC-R48 Pin 3: Lock control output)
Maximum cable length Max. 30 m 98.4' (GC-R48 Pin 3: Lock control output)
Test output specifications Output type PNP transistor output (DC-13, Type 0.5, Protected outputs)*3
Maximum load current 100 mA*3
Protection circuit Overcurrent protection circuit*3
Maximum cable length Max. 100 m 328.1'*4*3
AUX output specifications Output type -
Maximum load current
Residual voltage (during ON)
Leakage current (during OFF)
Protection circuit
Maximum cable length
Power supply output Supported pin Pin 2*3
Power supply capability Max. 0.5 A*3
Protection circuit Overcurrent protection circuit*3
Applicable standards EMC EMS: IEC 61131-2/-6, EN61131-2/-6, EMI: IEC 61131-2, FCC Part15B Class A,
ICES-003, Class A
Safety IEC 61508, EN 61508 SIL3, IEC62061 SIL CL3, ISO/EN 13849-1:2015 Cat. 4, PL
e, UL1998
Dimensions 64.8×141.5×34.5 mm 2.55"×5.57"×1.36" (W×D×H)
Power supply Power voltage 24 VDC (-20 to +20 %) Class 2
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Power consumption Max. 90 mA
Enclosure ratings IP65/67 (IEC 60529) (TÜV SÜD certified)
Environmental resistance Ambient temperature −10 to +55 °C 14 to 131 °F (No freezing)
Relative humidity 5 to 85 % (No condensation)
Storage temperature −25 to +70 °C -13 to 158 °F (No freezing)
Operating altitude Max. 2000 m 6561.7'
Overvoltage category Ⅱ
Pollution degree 2
Vibration resistance Frequency: 5 to 9 Hz, Half amplitude: 3.5 mm 0.14"
Frequency: 9 to 150 Hz, Acceleration: 10 m/s2
10 times each in X, Y, Z directions
Shock resistance Acceleration: 150 m/s2, Operating time: 11 ms, 3 times each in X, Y, Z directions
Material PBT (GF 30 %), SUS304
Weight Approx. 420 g
*1 When connecting multiple remote I/O modules, power needs to be supplied to each remote I/O module.
*2 Paragraph 6.4.6 Temporary overload of IEC 61131-2 supports up to 1.2 times the maximum load current.
*3 Power supply outputs and test outputs do not comply with paragraph 6.4.6 of IEC 61131-2.
*4 When the test output is branched and connected to multiple safety input devices, the total branched cable length must not exceed 400 m 1312.3'.
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Dimensions
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