Installation Instructions
Original Instructions
GuardShield Type 4 and GuardShield Remote Teach
Catalog Numbers 440L-P4zxxxxyy, 440L-C4xxxxyy, 440L-S4xxxxyy
Topic
Summary of Changes
This publication contains new and updated information. Changed 18m
range to 16 m in the
Technical Specifications on page
Description
This installation instruction covers the operation and installation of the:
• Standard and cascading GuardShield light curtain
• Remote Teach GuardShield light curtain
• GuardShield light curtain with Integrated Laser Alignment
• GuardShield light curtain with Integrated Laser Alignment and
ArmorBlock® Guard I/O™ module
IMPORTANT
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Recognized technical regulations and quality assurance system ISO
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9000 are carefully applied during the development and production of
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Allen-Bradley/Guardmaster® products.
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This technical description must be followed when installing and
commissioning the GuardShield light curtain. A qualified person
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conducts the inspection and commissioning.
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We reserve the right to make changes or revisions to the material
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contained in this publication. Rockwell Automation cannot be held
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liable for incidental or consequential damages, which result from the
furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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GuardShield Safety Light Curtain
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The GuardShield family of safety light curtains is a general-purpose
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presence sensing device, which is designed for use on hazardous
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machinery providing point of operation, and perimeter and access
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detection.
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It is a self-contained, two-box, Type 4 electro sensitive protective
equipment (ESPE) with DIP switch selectable operating modes.
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The GuardShield light curtain is offered in a number of configurations
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that are based on a standard Type 4 safety light curtain platform.
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Table 1 - Features
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Feature
Integrated laser alignment
Cascade
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Remote Teach
ArmorBlock Guard I/O module
connectivity
Some of the features are available in combinations. For a complete
offering, see
page 31.
According to ANSI Z590.3, Z690.3, ISO 14121, and ISO 12100, the
GuardShield light curtain Type 4 may be used in safety applications in
which a risk analysis has reached:
• PLe in a safety Category 4 (EN ISO13849-1)
• SIL 3 (EN 62061)
Description
An integrated visible laser to support the alignment
Cascade allows the serial connection of several
GuardShield light curtain segments to one long system
Provides a remote teach-in box to configure teach-in
blanking
For network connectivity
Table 48...Table 53
on pages
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and
Table 62
on
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