Product Description

The Keyence GC-1000 is a compact and versatile safety controller designed to centralize and streamline safety management in industrial environments. It supports up to 16 safety inputs and 6 safety outputs, with additional auxiliary and test outputs for comprehensive control. The GC-1000 features dual GC-Link ports, enabling easy integration with Keyence safety devices, and supports up to 10 expansion units and 4 remote I/O modules. Its robust communication capabilities include EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET, Modbus/TCP, MC protocol, and UDP, facilitating seamless connectivity with various PLCs. The controller is housed in a durable polycarbonate enclosure and operates within a temperature range of -10°C to +55°C, ensuring reliability in diverse industrial settings.

Technical Specifications

• Model: GC-1000
• Safety Inputs: 16 (Type 3, contact or PNP input devices)
• Safety Outputs: 6 (PNP transistor outputs, max. 500 mA)
• Auxiliary Outputs: 4 (PNP/NPN selectable, max. 100 mA for PNP)
• Test Outputs: 4 (PNP transistor outputs, max. 100 mA)
• Expansion Units: Up to 10 units
• Remote I/O Modules: Up to 4 modules
• GC-Link Ports: 2
• Communication Interfaces: USB 2.0, 100BASE-TX Ethernet
• Network Protocols: EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET, Modbus/TCP, MC protocol, UDP
• Display: 1.77-inch color LCD with 4 buttons
• Power Supply: 24 VDC (-30% to +20%) Class 2
• Power Consumption: Max. 200 mA
• Dimensions: 60 × 95 × 90 mm (W × D × H)
• Weight: Approx. 260 g
• Environmental Resistance:
• Ambient Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Humidity: 5% to 85% (no condensation)
• Vibration Resistance: 10 times each in X, Y, Z directions
• Shock Resistance: 3 times each in X, Y, Z directions
• Safety Standards:
• IEC 61508: SIL 3
• ISO/EN 13849-1: Category 4, Performance Level e
• IEC 62061: SIL CL3
• EMC Standards: IEC 61131-2/-6, EN61131-2/-6
• Material: Polycarbonate