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?

Why choose amGardpro?

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.

 

✅ Wide range of actuators, trapped key adaptors, escape release and more

✅ Emergency stops and pushbuttons can be included directly into each unit

✅ Solenoids for monitoring access and guard locking options available

✅ Several types of quick disconnects to reduce total cost of ownership

 

The most highly requested feature of amGardpro is proNet, our network communications module, allowing communication with the major industrial network protocols.

 

Explore the sections below to find out more about the configurability of the amGardpro range.

 

Find out more about network connectivity with proNet

 

 

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. 

 

Product Tools

 

 

How to buy amGardpro

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

amGardpro unit mounted and wired to guarding with factory floor in background

 

Interlock with proNet module mounted to a guard. The device is connected with Power over Ethernet (PoE)

 

Fortress amGardpro product with escape key functionality within the wood, paper and pulp industry

 

amGardpro interlock with forced extracted key, escape release, and separate control pod, used in the wood, paper and pulp industry

An amGardpro interlock with proNet, including various features such as extracted key, RFID reader, and option pods.

 

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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Visit these pages to learn more

  • 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

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