JB-PSE Series Pressure-Sensitive Safety Edge
13 ms response pressure-sensitive safety edge with full functional safety data for AGV, door, and machine protection.
Technical Specifications
| Models | JB-PSE-108 / JB-PSE-110 / JB-PSE-215 / JB-PSE-230 / JB-PSE-245 / JB-PSE-345 / JB-PSE-360 |
|---|---|
| Category | Pressure-sensitive safety edge |
| Response time | 13 ms |
| Actuating travel | < 2 mm (108/110); < 3 mm (215/230/245); < 5 mm (345/360) |
| Overtravel | up to < 45 mm (JB-PSE-360) |
| Actuating force | ≥ 25 N – 250 N, depending on profile size and application |
| Actuating angle | up to 90° |
| PFH | 6.99×10⁻¹⁰ /h (referenced against IEC 61508, SIL 3) |
| Category (EN ISO 13849-1) | Category 3 |
| MTTFd | > 30 years |
| B10d | 3×10⁷ |
| Nop (rated operating rate) | 52,560 operations/year |
| Mechanical life | > 3,000,000 operations |
| Cross-section profiles | 7 profiles (108, 110, 215, 230, 245, 345, 360) |
| Mounting rails | 15 mm / 25 mm / 35 mm aluminum rails |
| Mounting rail by profile | 15 mm C-type (JB-PSE-110); 25 mm CS/C/CL-type (215/230/245); 35 mm C/CL-type (345/360) |
| Ingress protection | IP65 |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +55 °C |
| Humidity | up to 95% (condensing at 23 °C) |
| Sheath material | EPDM (215-360) or TPE (108/110); oil- and acid/alkali-resistant compounds available on request |
| Length | 30 cm to 300 cm, made to order |
| Mounting | Conformable — follows curved and irregular contours |
| Wiring — R-type | 2-wire, integrated terminating resistor (1.2 kΩ or 8.2 kΩ), for continuously monitored circuits |
| Wiring — K-type | 2-wire or 4-wire, without resistor |
| Cable | TPE-sheathed VVR φ4mm 2×0.35mm², 2 m standard length |
| Reset command | Supports EN 1760-1 reset command |
| Compatible safety controllers | DQRSN-SR / DQRSN-SRA |
Overview
The JB-PSE series is a pressure-sensitive safety edge (also called a safety contact edge, per ISO 13856-2 terminology) — a rubber-profile strip that senses direct pressure or impact and outputs a stop signal to a safety controller. It is designed to be mounted on the leading or closing edge of a moving part (a door, gate, AGV/AMR chassis, or machine slide) so that contact with a person or obstacle is detected before — or as — a crushing or shearing hazard develops.
It is intended for machine builders, door/gate integrators, and AGV/AMR manufacturers who need to protect a specific moving edge and who require documented functional-safety data (PFH, MTTFd, B10d, Category) for their machine risk assessment. The series spans seven cross-section profiles (JB-PSE-108/110/215/230/245/345/360) on 15/25/35 mm mounting rails, with a 13 ms response time and a mechanical life of more than 3,000,000 operations.
Features & Benefits
Complete functional safety data for risk assessment
The catalog lists PFH 6.99×10⁻¹⁰ /h (referenced against IEC 61508, SIL 3), Category 3 architecture (EN ISO 13849-1), MTTFd greater than 30 years, B10d of 3×10⁷, and Nop of 52,560 operations/year. The edge supports the EN 1760-1 reset command and forms a safety system with DQRSN-SR / DQRSN-SRA safety controllers, designed in accordance with EN 1760-1, IEC 61508, EN 62061, EN ISO 13849-1, and EN 60204-1.
13 ms response with less than 2 mm actuating travel
The stop signal is issued almost the instant a person touches the edge. Actuating travel is less than 2 mm on the 108/110 profiles, less than 3 mm on 215/230/245, and less than 5 mm on 345/360.
Overtravel absorbs the machine's braking distance
After the stop signal is triggered, the edge continues to compress — up to less than 45 mm of overtravel on the JB-PSE-360 — giving the machine's braking system extra distance to stop before full compression is reached.
Seven profiles on 15/25/35 mm mounting rails
One series scales from compact AGV bumpers (JB-PSE-108/110) to heavy-duty industrial door edges (JB-PSE-345/360), with actuating force ranging from approximately 25 N to 250 N depending on profile size and application.
Conformable design for curved and irregular contours
The edge follows curved or irregular contours instead of requiring multiple straight sections to be spliced together. Any length from 30 cm to 300 cm is made to order.
IP65-rated for indoor and outdoor installation
Rated IP65 with an operating temperature range of -20 °C to +55 °C and humidity up to 95% (condensing at 23 °C). Sheath material is EPDM (215-360) or TPE (108/110), with oil- and acid/alkali-resistant compounds available on request.
Mechanical life of more than 3,000,000 operations
Matched by an MTTFd of more than 30 years, the JB-PSE series is engineered for high-cycle door and AGV duty rather than as a wear item.
Terminating resistor for continuously monitored circuits
The 2-wire R-type version includes an integrated terminating resistor (1.2 kΩ or 8.2 kΩ) for safety controllers that continuously monitor the circuit. 2-wire or 4-wire K-type versions without a resistor are available for controllers that don't require line monitoring. Standard cable is TPE-sheathed VVR φ4mm 2×0.35mm², 2 m long.
Actuating angle of up to 90°
The edge responds to oblique and glancing impacts, not only head-on pressure.
Applications
Models & Ordering Information
Compact AGV / AMR Bumpers
Standard AGV, Powered Doors, and General Industrial
Heavy-Duty AGV Bumpers and Industrial Doors
How to Select
- Choose JB-PSE-108 for small AGV/AMR and compact spaces — it has the smallest actuating travel (< 2 mm) and shortest overtravel.
- Choose JB-PSE-110 for small AGVs and garage door applications — actuating travel is less than 2 mm, mounted on a 15 mm C-type rail.
- Choose JB-PSE-215/230/245 for AGVs, powered doors, and general industrial use — actuating travel is less than 3 mm, mounted on a 25 mm CS/C/CL-type rail.
- Choose JB-PSE-345/360 for large AGV bumpers and heavy-duty industrial doors — actuating travel is less than 5 mm, overtravel up to less than 45 mm, mounted on a 35 mm C/CL-type rail.
- Choose the R-type (2-wire, integrated 1.2 kΩ or 8.2 kΩ terminating resistor) when the safety controller must continuously monitor the circuit for open- or short-circuit faults.
- Choose the K-type (2-wire or 4-wire, no resistor) when the safety controller does not require line monitoring.
- Standard straight lengths run from 30 cm to 300 cm made to order; conformable mounting is available for curved or irregular edges.
- Standard EPDM (215-360) or TPE (108/110) sheaths meet IP65 for outdoor and multi-climate use; oil- and acid/alkali-resistant sheath options are available on request.
When NOT to specify the JB-PSE — and what to use instead
Needing to detect a person or object before contact, at a distance from the hazard
Why not: JB-PSE is a contact device — it only trips once it is physically touched and compressed (actuating travel under 2-5 mm depending on profile); it provides no presence sensing at a distance.
Use instead: A light curtain (DQC/DQA/DQT/DQT4) or ST27 laser scanner for area/perimeter presence sensing
Guarding a floor area rather than a single moving edge
Why not: JB-PSE is a linear profile mounted along one moving edge (30-300 cm lengths); it is not a floor-coverage device.
Use instead: JT14 safety mat
The application needs a higher architecture than Category 3 (e.g. a Category 4/PLe requirement)
Why not: JB-PSE's published architecture is Category 3 per EN ISO 13849-1, referenced against SIL 3 (IEC 61508) at the component level; this is not the same as a Category 4/PLe rating.
Use instead: Consult the factory on system-level architecture; pairing with a Cat.4/PLe relay such as DA31 or DQSRN raises the relay's own rating, not the edge's own Category
A resistance-terminated edge with documented PFH/MTTFd/B10d data is required but the plain economy JB line is being considered instead
Why not: JB-PSE and JB are different tiers in the same catalog — JB-PSE carries published PFH/Category/MTTFd/B10d functional-safety data, while the plain JB series does not.
Use instead: JB-PSE (this series) when documented functional-safety figures are required for the risk assessment
The edge will be paired with a safety relay other than DQSRN-SR/SRA and the documented PFH/MTTFd/B10d figures must still apply unchanged
Why not: The catalog's PFH, MTTFd, and B10d figures are stated specifically for the edge used with a DQRSN-SR(A) safety controller.
Use instead: Pair with DQSRN, or confirm an equivalent relay's compatibility and resulting figures with the factory
Specifications we do not publish yet
We only publish a figure once we are confident it is true. The items below are still being validated through further testing and real-world customer feedback, so for now we would rather leave them open than guess. If one of them matters to your design, ask us for the latest validated status.
- Exact actuating force value for each individual profile (108/110/215/230/245/345/360) — only an overall range (>=25N to 250N) is published
- Minimum bending radius for conformable/curved mounting (published for the JB economy line but not confirmed for JB-PSE)
- Supply voltage/current rating for the signal loop itself (terminating resistor values are documented, but loop voltage/current are not specified)
- Certificate numbers and issuing body for the stated SIL 3 (IEC 61508) and Category 3 (EN ISO 13849-1) figures
- Confirmation of whether the published PFH/MTTFd/B10d figures still apply when paired with a relay other than DQSRN-SR/SRA
- Sheath color/marking convention
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the response time of the JB-PSE safety edge?
What is "overtravel" and why does it matter?
Does the JB-PSE series have functional safety certification data?
Can the JB-PSE safety edge be mounted on a curved surface?
What is the difference between the R-type and K-type wiring?
What cross-section sizes are available, and which mounting rail do they use?
Is the JB-PSE safety edge suitable for outdoor use?
What is the actuating angle — does the edge only respond to head-on pressure?
How does a pressure-sensitive safety edge differ from a safety light curtain?
What is the mechanical life of the JB-PSE series?
Works Well Together
On the same machine or line, JB-PSE is typically ordered together with: Safety Relays · Safety Mats · Safety Door Locks & Switches
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