Banner Engineering GM-FA-10J Machine Safety Module

GM-FA-10J Gate Monitoring Safety Module from Banner Engineering is a 24 V AC/DC safety relay used with Banner ES/GM series interlocks to monitor one or two safety switches, ensuring the machine cannot restart if a switch or the module itself fails. It provides two safety outputs (2 NO contacts) rated at 6 A up to 250 VAC and supports auto reset or monitored manual reset with self-checking circuitry for enhanced fault detection. The unit operates on a 24 V AC/DC supply, features removable terminal blocks for easy wiring, and fits a compact form factor (84 mm high × 22.5 mm wide × 118 mm deep) with IP20 protection. Safety inputs are configurable for 1 complementary contact or 2 complementary contacts (20–50 mA at 15–30 V DC), plus a reset input (20 mA at 12 V DC) for monitored resets, and it offers a recovery time of about 250 ms with a maximum response time of 35 ms. The GM-FA-10J carries a Safety Category 4 and SIL 3 rating, supports use in functional stop category 0 applications per NFPA 79 and IEC 60204-1, and conforms to ISO 14119 and EN ISO 13849-1 requirements. It remains functional if terminal blocks are swapped, and power consumption is 3 W (3 VA). This module is designed for gate-monitoring safety applications within Banner’s interlock ecosystem, providing reliable verification of safety switches and a robust means to control safe machine operation.