What is amGardpro?
A completely configurable safety solution designed to meet the exact requirements of your application.
Designed, tested and third-party certified for use up to PLe/Cat. 4 or SIL 3. Suitable for a wide range of industries where safety and risk management are paramount, including but not limited to manufacturing, automotive, F&B, and warehouse automation.
Pushbutton controls and trapped key options can all be combined into a single unit, providing a cost-efficient solution.
Network connectivity is made possible with proNet, the add-on module developed by Fortress that allows amGardpro to communicate with the main industrial network protocols: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and EtherCAT.
Key benefits
Suitable for demanding environments
Network connectivity options
Configurable design
Why choose amGardpro?
High level of configurability to meet application’s requirements
Wide range of actuators for all door types and ergonomic options
Over 200,000 unique key codes possible in trapped key elements
Robust design, with metal alloy and stainless steel
Built to last, the range of heavy duty products are tested to withstand 5,000,000 cycles (B10d)
Rated up to IP65 (and IP67 depending on design) to perform in challenging environments
High actuator retention forces of 10,000N
Pre-wired to the application’s requirements to make electrical installation efficient
Safety protocols can be integrated to reduce cabling requirements
Accessories such as mounting plates with just two fixings per unit reduce installation time and cost
Rigorously tested to guarantee performance under the most demanding environments
Suitable for applications up to PLe/Cat. 4 or SIL 3
3rd party approved for applications requiring high reliability
Why choose amGardpro?
Highly configurable
High level of configurability to meet application’s requirements
Wide range of actuators for all door types and ergonomic options
Over 200,000 unique key codes possible in trapped key elements
Durable
Robust design, with metal alloy and stainless steel
Built to last, the range of heavy duty products are tested to withstand 5,000,000 cycles (B10d)
Rated up to IP65 (and IP67 depending on design) to perform in challenging environments
High actuator retention forces of 10,000N
Easy to install
Pre-wired to the application’s requirements to make electrical installation efficient
Safety protocols can be integrated to reduce cabling requirements
Accessories such as mounting plates with just two fixings per unit reduce installation time and cost
Certified
Rigorously tested to guarantee performance under the most demanding environments
Suitable for applications up to PLe/Cat. 4 or SIL 3
3rd party approved for applications requiring high reliability
Explore the amGardpro range
With a variety of components and features to choose from, you have the flexibility to create your own personalised safety solution.
amGardpro has a wide range of actuators, trapped key adaptors and escape release options. Emergency stops and pushbuttons can be included directly into each unit, together with solenoids for monitoring access and guard locking.
The several types of quick disconnects available reduce the amount of cabling and installation time, leading to lower overall costs. Communication with the major industrial network protocols is made possible with proNet.
Explore the sections below to find out more.
Are You Looking to Build a Solution from the Heavy Duty Range?
Click on our “Product Tools” button to design your product today. If you need help or guidance, visit our “How to Buy amGardpro” page.
Introducing amGardpro
Robust and customisable heavy duty solutions to meet the needs of all safety installations. Watch this video to learn more about this range and what solutions Fortress can offer.
Hardwired vs Networked Connections
What are the benefits of networked communication via PROFINET, EtherNet/IP or EtherCAT to the time and cost of installing your safety system?
Learn more from our Product team
A completely configurable product designed to meet the exact requirements of your application. Find out more about the main features of amGardpro.
View amGardpro in action with some example applications
Interlock with proNet module mounted to a guard. The device is connected with Power over Ethernet (PoE)
amGardpro interlock with forced extracted key, escape release, and separate control pod, used in the wood, paper and pulp industry
Interlock on mounting plate with forced extracted key, control pod with emergency stop button, and RFID reader used in a brickworks
Not sure where to start? Not a problem – Get in touch with our team to discuss your project.
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RFID Safety Key (RSK)
RFID Safety Keys remove the risk of on-site duplicates of lost keys with integrated re-teachability when protecting from unwanted restart.
Safety I/O Module – with CIP safety or PROFIsafe
Safety I/O Modules can be customised for direct EtherNet/IP or PROFINET connection to bespoke safe or non-safe inputs and outputs.
Controlled Access with Solenoid Locking – Heavy Duty Interlocking
Controlled Access with Solenoid Locking prevents access to safeguarded spaces until logic controlled run-down times have completed – Heavy Duty Interlocking
Power over EtherNet
"How can I make cabling savings on an EtherNet/IP or PROFINET connected solution?" Power over EtherNet (PoE)...
- Create a unique heavy-duty interlock with all your control functionality within one streamlined device here.
- Use our Datasheets / drawing generators to create technical files, datasheets, and CAD for your selected product.
- Convert your unique ITM number into a Fortress part number using our Reference tool
- Calculate the performance level of your unique safety system using our SISTEMA library
- Click here for more Fortress Product tools
All downloadable assets
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Drawings & 3D CAD Files
- Create a unique heavy-duty interlock with all your control functionality within one streamlined device here.
- Use our Datasheets / drawing generators to create technical files, datasheets, and CAD for your selected product.
- Convert your unique ITM number into a Fortress part number using our Reference tool
- Calculate the performance level of your unique safety system using our SISTEMA library
- Click here for more Fortress Product tools
Downloads & Technical Info
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