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GO Switch Brochure
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GO Switch Brochure

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Overview: The GO Switch is a versatile sensing solution that combines the capabilities of a proximity switch and a limit switch, offering enhanced reliability in challenging environments where traditional switches may fail.
Global Technology Leadership: TopWorx, part of Emerson Process Management, is a leader in valve control and proximity sensing technology. The company employs wireless technologies and fieldbus protocols such as FOUNDATION Fieldbus, DeviceNet, AS-Interface, Profibus, and HART to reduce installation costs and facilitate predictive maintenance.
Global Hazardous Area Certifications: TopWorx products are certified for use in hazardous areas, including high temperature (204°C), cold temperature (-50°C), and sub-sea (7,010 meters) applications. Certifications include IECEx, ATEX, GOST, InMetro, UL, CSA, KOSHA, and NEPSI.
Global Service & Support: TopWorx provides extensive support through over 200 Certified Product Partners worldwide, with locations in the US, UK, South Africa, Bahrain, and Singapore.
High Reliability Applications: GO Switch offers reliable proximity sensing in demanding conditions, outperforming other sensors in terms of current, pressure, temperature, and resistance to physical abuse and corrosives.
Capabilities: GO Switch features include high current ratings, AC/DC and NO/NC wiring flexibility, non-contact detection of ferrous metal and magnetic targets, and global certifications for hazardous areas.
Model Overview: Various models like Model 71, 72, 73, 11, 31, 21, and 81 offer different sensing capabilities and configurations, such as extended sensing, end sensing, and side sensing, with options for high temperature and hazardous area approvals.
Benefits: GO Switch eliminates issues like broken lever arms, poor alignment, and electrical problems common to inductive sensors. It offers easy installation, compliance with safety requirements, and reliable performance in extreme environments.
Features: Key features include proximity triggering with ferrous metal and magnetic targets, extended sensing with target magnets, immunity to electrical noise, and multiple wiring options. The switches operate without power consumption and are available in all-metal housings.
Conclusion: GO Switches are designed for durability and reliability in the most demanding conditions, making them ideal replacements for traditional mechanical limit switches.
Pressure Ratings and Connectors: Pressure ratings range from 2,000 to 10,000 PSI (140 to 690 bars). The devices feature various connectors including lead wires, cables, subsea connectors, hermetic seals, and quick disconnects in micro or mini sizes. Thread options include 5/8” or M18 metric threads.
Features: Devices are equipped with SPDT or DPDT contacts, offering AC/DC and NO/NC wiring flexibility. They operate within a temperature range of -58ºF to 221ºF (-50ºC to 105ºC) and have a sensing distance of 0.040” to 0.100” (1mm to 2.5mm) for ferrous metals. Contacts are dry, intrinsically safe, and made of palladium silver.
Options: High-temperature options extend the operating range to -58ºF to +400ºF (-50ºC to +204ºC). Housing materials include Stainless Steel 303 or 316. Additional options include water-resistant squeeze connectors and various hazardous area approvals such as CSA/UL and ATEX/IECEx.
Specialty Sensors: GO™ Switch specialty sensors are designed for process and factory automation, offering reliable performance in valve monitors and end-of-stroke sensors for hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders. They feature hermetically sealed contacts, low hysteresis, and resistance to extreme conditions.
Submersible Sensors: These sensors are capable of submersion up to 7,010m/23,000ft, suitable for applications like offshore oil platforms and subsea valve position monitoring.
Applications: The sensors are used in various applications including valve position monitoring, hydraulic/pneumatic cylinder end-of-stroke indication, and submersible sensing in harsh environments.
7A Model Features: The 7A model is designed for pneumatic control in air logic systems, utilizing three permanent magnets and a push-pull plunger assembly. Key features include a 3-port design, a sensing distance of 1.5mm for ferrous metals, an operating temperature range from -40°F to 221°F, and a maximum air supply of 60 PSI.
Junction Head Option: Available for models 71, 73, 75, 77, 7G, and 7I, the junction head option enhances safety with ATEX/IECEx ‘e’ and ‘d’ coding, suitable for Zone 1 hazardous areas. It features lightweight aluminum and stainless steel construction.
High Temperature Sensors: GO Switch HiTemp sensors are capable of continuous operation at temperatures up to 204°C, ideal for high heat applications like steam turbines and boilers.
Defender Turbine Trip Monitors: Designed for reliability in power generation, these monitors replace conventional limit switches on turbine control valves, offering easy switch setting and high-temperature ratings.
Nuclear Qualified Sensors: These sensors are robust and designed for long-life dependability in nuclear applications, offering high environmental qualifications and explosion-proof options.
Quick Disconnects & Cordsets: Various quick disconnect options are available, including Micro Change and Mini Change connectors, providing ease of installation and maintenance.
Mounting Brackets: A range of mounting brackets is available for secure installation of GO Switches, including heavy-duty and universal options.
Target Magnets: Standard magnets are available to increase the sensing range of GO Switches, providing flexibility in application.
Global Support: Emerson Process Management offers global support with offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, providing comprehensive process improvement solutions.
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GO Switch Brochure-1

The all in one proximity sensor and limit switch. GO gets it. GO Switch is the most versatile sensing solution. It detects like a proximity switch and functions like a limit switch, providing higher reliability when conventional switches fail.

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GO Switch Brochure-2

A Global Leader in Valve Control and Proximity Sensing TopWorx™, a brand of Emerson™ Process Management, is a global leader in valve control and proximity sensing for the process industries. Our solutions enable plants, platforms, and pipelines to manage and control operations more intelligently and efficiently under the most demanding and extreme conditions. Global Technology Leadership TopWorx technology advancements are at the forefront of innovation in the process automation industry. TopWorx uses wireless technologies and fieldbus protocols such as FOUNDATION Fieldbus, DeviceNet, AS-Interface,...

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GO Switch Brochure-3

HIGH RELIABILITY APPLICATIONS GO Switch provides reliable, durable proximity sensing in the most demanding conditions. Using unique technology, GO Switch outperforms all other types of sensors in applications that require high reliability and durability. capabilities • Superior current rating • Superior pressure rating • Superior temperature rating • Superior hazardous area ratings • Superior resistance to physical abuse • Superior resistance to corrosives, salt water With GO Switch, customers enjoy: • ne-of-a-kind technology that offers high O current ratings, AC/DC and NO/NC wiring flexibility...

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GO Switch Brochure-4

go™ switch capabilities Common Features & Benefits Using a unique technology, GO Switch outperforms conventional limit switches and proximity sensors in the toughest applications. GO™ Switch Quick Selection Guide Long Range Side Sensing General Purpose Class I, Div 1 Class I, Div 2 Class II, Div 1 Class II, Div 2 Class III Zone 0, Intrinsically Safe Zone 1, Flameproof Underwater High Temperature DPDT Extended Sensing Precision Sensing

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GO Switch Brochure-5

GO™ Switches offer the following features and benefits: Proximity triggering with ferrous metal and magnetic targets - no exposed moving parts Extended sensing with use of target magnets Immune to electrical noise, weld fields, and radio frequency interference Consume no power to operate Can be wired AC or DC, N/O or N/C, in series or parallel All-metal housings with contacts potted and sealed from the environment Multiple wiring options, including lead wires, cables, quick disconnects, etc. A wide variety of hazardous area certifications for Zone 0, 1, and 2 Operating temperatures ranging from...

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GO Switch Brochure-6

GO™ SWITCH - extended sensing Built to last in the most demanding conditions GO Switch models 11, 21, 31 and 81 are the ideal replacements for traditional mechanical limit switches. Sealed contacts, rugged housings, non-contact detection of ferrous metal & magnetic targets, and snap action response make these switches the ultimate problem solvers for troublesome mechanical limit switch applications. Versatile gold flashed contacts are suitable for high and low electrical loads, and can be wired AC or DC, N/O or N/C. Seesaw armature provides snap action and solid contact pressure, eliminating...

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GO Switch Brochure-7

Models 11, 21, 31, and 81 were the world's original GO™ Switches. Their simple design, rugged housings, long sensing ranges, and global approvals make these switches the ideal choice wherever reliable proximity sensing is needed. Some features common to all these models include a standard operating temperature range of -58°F to 221°F (-50°C to 105°C) and gold-plated SPDT dry contacts. Model 11 Features S ° ingle Pole Double Throw (SPDT) 5A/240VAC, 10A/120VAC, 3A/24VDC ° AC/DC, NO/NC Wiring Flexibility ° 58°F to 221°F (-50°C to 105°C) operating temperature ° 3/8'' (10mm) sensing distance (ferrous...

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GO Switch Brochure-8

Ordering Guide Fill in each box to create a complete model number. 81 1 1/2" square x 4 3/8" overall. (Add 1/2” for bottom conduit outlet) Contact Form 3 ingle Pole Double Throw (Form C) S Latching (Maintained contact) (Models 11 & 21 only) (Outlet 2, 4 or 5 only) 21 1 1/2" square x 3 13/16" overall. (Add 1/2" for bottom conduit outlet) 2 ouble Pole Double Throw (Form CC) D (Model 81 Only) 11 1 1/2" square x 4 9/16" overall. (Add 1/2” for bottom conduit outlet) Contact Form 1 Single Pole Double Throw (Form C) Long Range Sensing Range Sensing Range 7 recision sensing - 1/4" side sensing P (Minimal...

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GO Switch Brochure-9

GO™ SWITCH - precision sensing Built to last in the most demanding conditions With all stainless steel construction, flexible AC/DC, NO/NC, and SPDT/DPDT contact configurations, superior corrosion resistance, and global certifications for all hazardous areas, 70 Series GO Switches outperform inductive proximity switches in the toughest applications. End sensing range can be extended using external target magnets. Sensing face is stainless steel rather than plastic, preventing damage due to incidental physical contact. Permanent magnets Three magnets provide snap action and solid contact pressure,...

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GO Switch Brochure-10

GO™ SWITCH - precision sensing Built to last in the most demanding conditions Model 71 Features S ° ingle Pole Double Throw (SPDT) 2A/240VAC, 4A/120VAC, 3A/24VDC ° AC/DC, NO/NC Wiring Flexibility -58ºF to 221ºF (-50ºC to 105ºC) ° operating temperature ° 0.040” (1mm) Sensing Distance (Ferrous metal) ° Dry Contact ° Intrinsically Safe ° End Sensing P ° alladium Silver Contacts Features S ° ingle Pole Double Throw (SPDT) 2A/240VAC, 4A/120VAC, 3A/24VDC ° AC/DC, NO/NC Wiring Flexibility ° 58ºF to 221ºF (-50ºC to 105ºC) operating temperature ° 0.040” (1mm) Sensing Distance (Ferrous metal) ° Dry Contact...

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GO Switch Brochure-11

Features 3 ° .5 SCFM nominal flow rate ° 60 PSI (4 bars) max air supply ° -40ºF to 221ºF (-40ºC to 105ºC) operating temperature ° 0.062” (1.5mm) Sensing Distance (Ferrous metal) ° End Sensing S ° tainless Steel 303 Housing ° 5/8” Thread ° Plunger Features D ° ouble Pole Double Throw (DPDT) 1.5A/240VAC, 3A/120VAC, 1A/24VDC ° AC/DC, NO/NC Wiring Flexibility ° 58ºF to 221ºF (-50ºC to 105ºC) operating temperature 0 ° .090” (2.3mm) Sensing Distance (Ferrous metal) ° Dry Contact ° Intrinsically Safe ° End Sensing ° Palladium Silver Contacts Features D ° ouble Pole Double Throw (DPDT) 1.5A/240VAC, 3A/120VAC,...

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