Industrial 153-7Z-06k Non-Contact Position Guard Switch

Edwards Signaling GuardSwitch 153-7Z-06K is a compact non-contact guard interlock switch that uses a reed interlock with a magnet/actuator to verify guard or door position without mechanical engagement. Its enclosure measures 2.8 in long by 1.15 in wide by 1.15 in high (roughly 71.1 mm × 29.2 mm × 29.2 mm) and it provides a single normally open contact rated at 3 A at 34 VAC or 3 A at 28 VDC with a 100 VA contact rating, suitable for simple safety circuits. The unit features one NO output and a right-side cable exit, distinguishing the 153-series from the 151-series that exit on the opposite side. Typical applications include safeguarding machine enclosures, guarding doors or gates, and other scenarios where non-contact position sensing confirms that a guard is closed before the equipment can restart. When the guard aligns with the actuator, the reed interlock maintains the safe interlock state; opening the guard interrupts the circuit to help prevent unsafe machine operation. The GuardSwitch 153-7Z-06K provides reliable, low-wear sensing in a compact package, enabling retrofit into existing guard installations with minimal intrusion while delivering straightforward wiring for safety circuits in industrial equipment.