{"id":5255,"date":"2023-02-15T07:35:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T07:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasermetusa.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=5255"},"modified":"2026-04-19T12:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T12:56:36","slug":"ics-9-laser-safety-interlock-controller","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/laser-safety-products\/ics-9-laser-safety-interlock-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"ICS-9 Laser Safety Interlock\u00ae Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.monday.com\/forms\/e067ca469e477aa9a1050c7470bb5268?r=use1\" style=\"color:#1d1f8c;background-color:#ffcc01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Brochure<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lasermet&#8217;s Newest Interlock<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Controller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICS-9 Interlock<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Controller from Lasermet can control laser interlocks, magnetic door locks, LED warning signs, laser beam shutters, and virtually all of Lasermet\u2019s catalog of laser safety interlock equipment. The ICS-9 has full start-to-end dual channel architecture and fault detection to meet the latest safety standards to a much higher level than single channel systems. It has a simple, easy-to-use control panel and can be connected directly to nine interlocks (or groups of interlocks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The standard ICS-9 has nine volt-free interlock operator output contacts which may be used for various purposes including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Switching laser power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controlling beam shutters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating the laser\u2019s interlock input<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controlling door locks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICS-9 Interlock<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Controller can also be interfaced to Access Control and Fire Detection Systems and other Building Management Systems (BMS) as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ICS-9-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9710\" style=\"width:538px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ICS-9-scaled.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ICS-9-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ICS-9-1024x714.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ICS-9-768x535.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ICS-9-1536x1071.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ICS-9-600x418.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lasermet\u2019s ICS-9 Interlock<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Controller enables the laser to be powered by controlling the laser safety input. Additional features like feedback monitoring and fault detection can shut off the laser virtually immediately in case of a fault occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Door Override protocols can be added for controlled access through interlocked doors while also accepting emergency stop inputs. The override is operated either by a push-button on the inside of a laser controlled area, or by a keypad-operated override. This will allow personnel to enter and exit the lab without disabling the laser.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5255_028b8c-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5255_028b8c-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5255_028b8c-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id5255_028b8c-97 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5255_028b8c-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5255_028b8c-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5255_028b8c-97 alignnone has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column5255_2b3f69-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5255_2b3f69-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5255_2b3f69-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5255_2b3f69-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5255_2b3f69-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5255_2b3f69-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5255_2b3f69-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5255_2b3f69-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5255_2b3f69-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5255_2b3f69-a0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5255_71eb82-9d\">What is the role of ICS-9 Interlock Controller in an Interlock System?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5255_985f1d-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5255_985f1d-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5255_985f1d-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5255_985f1d-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5255_985f1d-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5255_985f1d-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5255_985f1d-37{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5255_985f1d-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5255_985f1d-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5255_985f1d-37\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is the role of the ICS-9 Interlock Controller in a Safety System?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tfjo-qxx0y8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NRTL Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The ICS-9 Interlock<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Controller has NRTL certification, approved for use throughout the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICS-9 has been tested by T\u00dcV S\u00dcD to&nbsp;<strong>IEC 61010-1&nbsp;<\/strong>Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. Part 1: General requirements. It also fulfils the requirements of CAN\/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:2012, UL 61010-1:2012 and EN 61010-1:2010.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OSHA\u2019s Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program recognizes private sector organizations so they can perform certification for certain products to ensure that they meet the requirements of both the construction and general industry OSHA electrical standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/TUV-SUD-ICS-9-mark.png\" alt=\"TUV SUD Logo for ICS-9\" class=\"wp-image-9705\" style=\"width:234px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/TUV-SUD-ICS-9-mark.png 840w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/TUV-SUD-ICS-9-mark-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/TUV-SUD-ICS-9-mark-768x677.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/TUV-SUD-ICS-9-mark-600x529.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICS-9 Interlock<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Controller is designed to achieve EN ISO 13849-1 PL \u2018e\u2019 (Performance Level \u2018e\u2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The ICS-9 conforms to the following directives and standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Machinery Directive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low Voltage Directive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EMC Directive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EN ISO 13849-1 (PL\u2019e\u2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EN61508 (SIL 4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EN61010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EN60947-1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/ce-ukca-1024x458.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7612\" style=\"width:248px;height:auto\" 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data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5255_490de6-2d\"><strong>Part 1 \u2014 What is a Laser Safety Interlock System?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Laser Safety Interlock System with ICS-9 Controller | Interview | Product Deep Dive Episode 2 Part 1\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5sCsO9goyZY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column5255_4b543a-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5255_4b543a-e9 > 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Walkthrough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ICS-9 Laser Safety Interlock Demo | Product Deep Dive Episode 2 Part 2\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mmNxByasyWI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flexible Expandable System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard ICS-9 unit&nbsp;has a deep back box with sufficient space for expansion cards and contactors to be fitted for additional interlocked 32A single-phase and 3-phase mains supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ICS-9 has an expansion socket and can be fitted with up to 3 expansion cards. Expansion cards provide added functionality to the ICS-9 System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote Monitoring with ICS BUDDY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NETWORK INTERFACE CARD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ICS-9 with Network Interface Card (NIC) allows the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/laser-safety-products\/ics-buddy-portable-interlock-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ICS BUDDY<\/a>&nbsp;to mirror the function of the Interlock Controller on a portable tablet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethernet Networking and USB Connectivity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COMMUNICATIONS EXPANSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlock more remote communications possibilities such as Ethernet and USB Connectivity with Lasermet\u2019s Communications Expansion Card for the ICS-9.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simplify Complex Logic Systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SAFETY LOGIC PLUS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/laser-safety-products\/safety-logic-plus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Safety Logic Plus<\/a>&nbsp;integration, users can easily implement complex access permissions for laser labs with traceable logic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seamless Control of Multi-room Lab Systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MULEX MULTI-ROOM EXPANSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/laser-safety-products\/mulex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multi-room or multiple lab<\/a>&nbsp;configurations, the ICS-9 can be connected to other Lasermet Interlock<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Controllers in a hierarchal network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wireless Control for Laser Blocking Roller Binds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ICS-RBX EXPANSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wirelessly control laser blocking roller blind operations with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasermet.com\/us\/laser-safety-products\/ics-rbx-wireless-roller-blind-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ICS-RBX<\/a>&nbsp;Expansion Card while maintaining seamless communication with the ICS-9 Controller.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">X-Ray Systems for Medical Environments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>X-RAY EXPANSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the X-ray Expansion Card, the system is adjusted for the use of pulsed lasers or lasers which need to be turned on and off frequently. These require the ICS-9 to disarm and arm the laser with minimal reset time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical Interlock<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;Configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard ICS-9 has 9 interlock outputs rated 8A at 110\/250VAC\/50VDC. An optional contactor enhancement adds 4 interlock mains outputs rated 32A at 415VAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An unlimited number of interlock switches can be connected to the ICS-9. Monitoring is available for 4 switches or groups of switches. 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