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GuardShield 450L POC and 450L PAC Safety Light Curtain Catalog Numbers 450L-B4FNxYD, 450L-B4HNxYD, 450L-E4FLxYD, 450L-E4HLxYD, 450L-E4AxLxYD User Manual Original Instructions...
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If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
Provides general guidelines for installing a Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1 Rockwell Automation® industrial system. Product Certifications website: rok.auto/ Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certifications certification details. You can view or download publications at rok.auto/literature. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
(1) Not applicable for 450L PAC, which is based on 450L-E hand resolution. (2) Blanking is not available on 450L PAC safety light curtain models. (3) Only with appropriate plug-in and module. CIP safety is not available on 450L PAC models Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Selectable function depends on the installed receiver plug-in, which can be inserted in a GuardShield safety light curtain transceiver stick. Different operation modes can be selected via the DIP switch on the receiver plug-ins. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Laser Alignment on page 23). Recognized technical regulations and ISO 9001 quality assurance procedures are carefully applied during the development and production of Allen-Bradley® GuardShield products. IMPORTANT 450L-B safety light curtain transceiver stick cannot operate with a 450L-E safety light curtain transceiver stick. 450L PAC safety light curtain transceiver stick cannot operate with a 450L POC safety light curtain transceiver stick of either kind.
Backward compatible with LC 4K security key. For maintenance reasons, a 450L safety light curtain stick with an old firmware version can be operated with a 450L safety light curtain stick with newer firmware. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
PFH (total) = 3x PFH (450L pair) + 2 x PFH (cascading plug-in) IMPORTANT For 450L-E safety light curtains, if cascading the PFH of each cascade and each cascading plug-in must be considered. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
This user manual must be made available to the user of the machine where the GuardShield safety light curtain is installed. The machine operator is instructed in the use of the device by specialist personnel. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
• Outdoors • Under water • Explosive atmospheres • Altitudes over 3000 m (1.86 miles) above sea level • With enhanced ionizing or radar radiation. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
When one or more beams are interrupted, the two output signal switching devices (OSSDs) turn off. A safety control, safety relay, or safety contactor evaluates the signal to stop the dangerous state of the machine. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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The test rod is reliably detected when positioned in the protective field. The resolution of a GuardShield stick is printed on the product label. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
24. The other slanted laser beams must also be targeted between the optics center and the housing of the opposite stick on the front window. The quantity of slanted beams on the opposite stick depends on the installation Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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The 450L-B safety light curtain sticks have no integrated laser alignment system. For those sticks, an optional external alignment aid (see Figure 191 on page 178) with a mounting clamp (Figure 192 on page 178) is available. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
The GuardShield pairs that are equipped with bottom plug-ins and factory-default DIP switch settings work in Automatic Start mode. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Optical Push Button, can be used to cycle power. Press and hold the Start button or the optical push button between 10...20 seconds. The power cycle function is available for all start modes, including automatic. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
(Rx) stick and power the system up. A confirmation of the configuration can be required first at the receiver (Rx), if the Rx stick was operated before. In this case, perform first the configuration confirmation at the Rx and then the confirmation for the pairing. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
See Table 18 on page 49. You can refine and greatly reduce response time by configuring interference rejection in the software, see Table 19 on page Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
In this case, the teach-in command is completed, but the error One object was moving during teach- indication at the end of the teach-in process warns the user that the taught limits can cause sporadic OSSD switching. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
(Figure 15 on page 31). Between the two activations, a break of a maximum of 2 seconds is allowed. The following two descriptions describe the same process that is shown in Figure 15 on page Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
IMPORTANT If there is an error in the Teach-in procedure, the new fixed blanking zone limits are not accepted and the light curtain continues working with the previously taught zone limits. Once the configuration confirmation procedure is completed, verify the changed resolution. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Chapter 4 Safety Function A Teach-in procedure can also be conducted with the Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench software and an installed optical interface device (see Optical Interface Device (OID) on page 106). These options lead to the deletion of taught fixed blanking areas: •...
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Table 8 - Status of OSSDs for Different Cases of Reduced Resolution in Combination with Fixed Teach in Blanking Case Reduced Reduced Resolution 1 Beam Reduced Resolution 2 Beams Resolution Beam and Teach-in Fixed Blanking and Teach-in Fixed Blanking Deactivated Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Cascading and Blanking on page Muting The cascading feature is only available for the 450L-E and 450L PAC safety light curtain. To enable the muting functionality, the receiver plug-in 450L-APR- MU-8 must be installed. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
IEC 62046). The muting lamp is on when the light curtain is muted. If an error in the muting sequence has occurred, the muting lamp blinks (see Troubleshoot on page 103), which indicates that the muting condition is not initiated, or has been discontinued. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
The MDO is automatically ended after the mute dependent override time ) has elapsed, or when the safety light curtain is no longer interrupted, whichever occurs first. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
With proper arrangement of the sensors, the conveyor can move in the forward or reverse direction, while also maintaining safeguard integrity. For connecting the sensors, see Table 39 on page 84 Table 43 on page 86 the cascading plug-in. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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IMPORTANT It must not be possible for a person to pass undetected to the left or right of the object during the muting process. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
5 min Mute The two-sensor L-type muting arrangement must only be used for material that exits the hazardous area. It must not be used for material that enters the hazardous area. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
There are no timing limitations from when the S3 signal goes LO to when the applicable muting sensor goes LO. The object must be long enough to block both sensors. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
MS4 first and MS1 last. The muting lamp turns on and the light curtain is muted after the second sensor is blocked. The object must be large enough to interrupt all four sensors. For connecting the muting sensors, see Table 44 on page Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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These values can be adjusted by using Connected Components Workbench software. Table 13 - Four-sensor T-type Muting Default Time Limit Settings Parameter Default Value sens 50 ms sens 5 minutes Mute 20 s espe Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Figure 24 Figure 25 on page 44 specify the nomenclature that is used for cascaded systems. Figure 24 - Nomenclature Used for a Noncascaded Setup Pair = System Stick Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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OSSD safety outputs to the machine safety control. Cascading Application on page 183 for a typical application with cascading. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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If a 450L-E or 450L PAC safety light curtain transceiver with an installed 450L- APC-IO-8 cascading plug-in is used as a standalone light curtain pair or as the last segment in a cascaded system, the cascading plug-in must be ended: Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
(0V). Connected Components Workbench software can also be used to configure blanking for each cascaded pair. (a) The termination plug has three pins that are shorted together (pins 2, 5, and 6). It is only needed on the receiver side. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
The standard response time for the 450L-B safety light curtain is shown in Table 15 on page 48. The standard response time for the 450L-E safety light curtain is shown in Table 16 on page 48. In these tables, Tr = Ts. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
The response time of advanced features requires a complex algorithm. The response time is also dependent upon whether the features are configured via the DIP switches on the plug-in or by Connected Components Workbench software. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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The Connected Components Workbench software reports a diagnostic table that shows the actual response time. The initial release of the 450L PAC safety light curtain does not support the Connected Components Workbench software. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
174 ms. This value is added to the response time. See the diagnostic property 3.30 in the Connected Components Workbench software for the actual response time. Not applicable for 450L PAC safety light curtains. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
(see Determine the Safety Distance on page 62). Not including all device and control system elements when calculating the stopping time results in an inaccurate safety distance calculation. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Use the information in this user manual to determine the response time. This information will be removed in future changes of the label. Figure 31 - Response Time on the Product Label Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Interference Rejection — — Beam Coding — — (1) The 8-pin M12 for the transmitter is simply for the convenience of specifying two 8-conductor cordsets for the system. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
(signaled by the red/ green blinking of the STS status indicator). The confirmation of the configuration can be performed without the receiver and transmitter aligned. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
• Manual cold start Manual cold start • DIP 5: ON, DIP 6: ON: • Manual start with off Manual start with off function function OFF: Disabled External Device Monitoring OFF ON: Enabled — — Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
OFF: see blanking modes in 450L-E only: Table 27 on page 57 Muting or Blanking ON: see muting modes in Table 28 on page 58 450L-E only: OFF: Disabled Teach-in Blanking ON: Enabled Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
— — — — — — — For the UNIV plug-in: if pin 4 and pin 8 are short circuited (transmitter mode), the DIP switch settings have no impact on the transmitter functionality. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
50:50 duty cycle) which indicates that the stick is in the configuration mode. 2. Actuate the optical push button for 5 seconds. 3. STS blinks green/red to indicate actuation with a frequency of 10 Hz and 50:50 duty cycle. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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If the actuator is released before the 5 seconds. • It is not actuated within the 2 seconds thereafter. IMPORTANT Once the configuration confirmation procedure is completed, verify that the operating mode has changed to the intended configuration. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Product Overview on page If the device is used for any other purposes or modified in any way, warranty claims against Rockwell Automation become null and void. Installation must be in accordance with this manual and implemented by qualified personnel exclusively.
• The OSHA formula is the minimum requirement for the calculation of the safety distance. • The ANSI formula, the formula we recommend, incorporates additional factors for consideration when calculating the safety distance. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Response time of the presence sensing device (safety light curtain) and its interface, if any. The device manufacturer states this value or you can measure it. IMPORTANT A stop time device is used to measure Tst + Tc + Tr. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Distance Protective Height Point of danger To avoid the possibility of standing between the protective field and the point of operation, ≤75 mm (2.95 in.) distance must be maintained. ≤75 mm (2.95 in.) Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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S = (1600 x T) + 850 mm (33.46 in.) More detailed information regarding safety distance and safety heights can be found in standard EN ISO 13855 (2010). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Figure 38 - Minimum Distance A from Reflective Surfaces (Side View) The minimum distance from the reflective surfaces can be determined as follows: • Determine the distance D [m] between transmitter and receiver • Read the minimum distance A [mm] from the graph: Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
175). Mirrors are only allowed for applications without undetected access into the protected area. Figure 40 - Installation Angle for Mirrors (View from the Top) Transmitter Mirror Installation Angle (IA) Dangerous Area Receiver Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
• They must be parallel to each other and be positioned at the same height. The transmitter and receiver connection plug-in locations must point in the same direction (Figure 43 on page 69). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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IMPORTANT We recommend that you only use the mounting brackets that we offer. Take appropriate measures to dampen vibration if the vibration and shock requirements are above the specified values and test conditions. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
GuardShield safety light curtain. Auxiliary safe guarding can be required with the GuardShield safety light curtain to meet this requirement. Figure 45 - Operators Must Not Step between Protective Field and Hazardous Machine Parts (Pass Through Prevention) Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
This distance is referred to as the safety distance. If the safety distance calculation is such that a person can step between a vertically mounted safety light curtain and the machine hazard, more protective measures are required. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Table 14 on page c. The space between both pairs is smaller than the minimum separation distance S provided in Table 14 on page ATTENTION: Cross talking between adjacent installed pairs can cause an unsafe situation. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Install mechanical (optical) barriers to help prevent optical interference (Figure 51 on page 74). • For 450L-E safety light curtains only: Check if the beam code feature is a possible option (see Beam Coding on page 27). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Chapter 6 Installation and Wiring Figure 51 - Optical Barriers (Ob) Are Required for Adjacent Light Curtains Installations Horizontal Adjacent Pairs Vertical Adjacent Pairs Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Rx of one system to attempt to pair with the Tx of the other system, which causes both sticks to prompt for a teach-in. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Figure 54 - Standard Mounting Bracket Kit, Supplied with Each Stick, (Cat. No. 450L-AM-TBM: Contains Two Brackets for One Stick) (mm [in.]) (1.69) 42.5 (1.67) 24.9(0.98) (0.35) (0.59) (1.18) 8(0.35) 6 (0.24) Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Figure 56 - 450L Safety Light Curtain Mounted on an Extruded Aluminum Profile Using the Standard Top/Bottom Mounting Bracket Figure 57 - 450L Safety Light Curtain Mounted Backwards on an Extruded Aluminum Profile Using the Standard Top/Bottom Mounting Bracket Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Figure 60 - 450L Safety Light Curtain Mounted on an Extruded Aluminum Profile Using Side-mount Bracket Kit (450L-AM-SM: Contains Two Brackets) Two M6 DIN 912 screws (not provided) are required (minimum) for proper mounting of each clamp. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Special shock mount brackets are offered for applications that exhibit shock and vibration (Figure 62 on page 80). For vertical installations, the vibration damper (445L-AF6142) can be used in combination with the standard L-shaped top/bottom mounting bracket and side mounting. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Make sure that the rubber seal at the plug-in does not get out of place when the plug-in is inserted in the light curtain. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
View Pin No. Signal Receiver of Convex M12 8-pin (DC Micro) Auxiliary output (OSSD emulation) +24V DC Functional earth FE EDM (Input) OSSD1 OSSD2 0V (GND) Start (1) If set with DIP switches. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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(1) If set with DIP switches. ATTENTION: The Auxiliary output is only a status output for diagnosis purposes to connect, for example, an indicator lamp. Do not connect this output to fulfill safety functions. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
(see Cascading on page 43). However, in a cascaded system for the transceiver working as a transmitter the 450L-APC-IO-8 cascading plug-ins can be used, but are not required (Figure 28 on page 46). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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View of Concave M12 8-pin (DC View Pin No. Signal Receiver Micro) Muting Sensor S3 In +24V DC Functional earth FE Muting Sensor S4 In Muting Sensor S1 In Muting Sensor S2 In 0V (GND) Muting Lamp Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Depending on the selected plug-in, the GuardShield safety light curtain receiver plug-in has either a 5-pin or 8-pin M12 (DC micro) connector (convex). Connection cable accessories are offered from 2…30 m (6.6…98 ft) lengths. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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0V (GND) (1) Replace x with 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 for available lengths in meters. (2) Pin 4 connected to pin 8 (short circuit). (3) If set with DIP switches. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
The DC power supply must satisfy the requirements for National Electric Code (NEC) Class 2. The following are Rockwell Automation power supplies that are NEC Class 2 and PELV compliant. They also meet the isolation and output hold-off time...
Table 20 on page 53 Table 21 on page Figure 68 - Connect the Contact Elements to the EDM Input 24V DC 24V DC Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
When safety contactors are used (positively guided contactors), verification of the status of each must be implemented (see External Device Monitoring (EDM) Connection on page Figure 68 on page 90, and Figure 70 on page 92). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Pulse is as short as possible, depends on load. 50 ms is typical for resistive load and longer if a capacitive load is used. The test pulses can lead to the connected device being switched off sporadically if the device does not filter the test pulses correctly. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
• The OSSD outputs, or • Contacts of the safety device or module. A short circuit fail of a surge suppressor element leads to an unsafe condition and causes serious injury or death. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
1 White S11 S12 S21 S22 S34 A1 7 Blue 7 Blue DC ok RESET 3 Green 440R-S12R2 3 Green 1606-XLP95E 450L-APR-UN-8 450L-APT-PW-8 24 Y32 889D-F8NB-5 889D-F8NB-5 120…240V AC Primary Protective Earth Ground Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
The firmware for the 450L safety light curtain transceiver stick working as a transmitter must be 2.001 or larger. The firmware level can be found on product label (see Product Labels on page 111). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
The DIP switch settings for the receiver plug-in module are shown in Table 51 on page 97. Switches 2 and 3 can be set to ON, if needed by the application. The transmitter plug-in does not have DIP switches. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Figure 78 on page 98 shows a typical example of a ladder logic program that could be used with the example schematic. The comments that are embedded in the program explain the usage of each rung. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Two-sensor Muting with Muting Plug-in Figure 79 on page 99 is a two-sensor muting example with the 450L-E safety light curtain. The transmitter uses the 5-pin transmitter plug-in, and the receiver uses the 8-pin muting plug-in. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
450L-E safety light curtain. The transmitter uses the 5-pin transmitter plug-in. The receiver uses the 8-pin muting plug-in at the bottom and the 8-pin I/O plug-in at the top. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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DIP 9: OFF, DIP 10: ON, DIP 11: OFF 2L muting OFF or ON DIP 9: ON, DIP 10: OFF, DIP 11: OFF 2T muting Determines muting type DIP9: ON, DIP 10: ON DIP: 11 ON 4T muting. OFF or ON — — Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Figure 81 - Status Indicators of a 450L Safety Light Curtain 450L-B 450L-E 450L PAC The transceiver architecture of the 450L safety light curtain results in the Rx and Tx having the same status indicators. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
• “No” means that the status indicator shows only the status of the individual stick. • “Yes” means that the status indicator shows the status of the complete system. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
1 Hz is used if not otherwise mentioned. The duty cycle defines the ratio of the on duration and the off duration of the status indicator. If not otherwise mentioned, the default value for the duty cycle is 50:50, meaning 50% on, 50% off. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Manual (Re) Start on page 26, and Optical Push Button on page 103. ATTENTION: If automatic restart is used, the system starts immediately. For fault conditions 0…13 and corrective actions, see Table 57 on page 105. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Make sure that the GuardShield safety light curtain connection cables are not parallel to high-power supply cables of the application IMPORTANT Conditions 0…13 of Table 56 on page 104 show the status indicator for condition numbers 0…13 in Table Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Optical Interface Device (OID) More service information is available by using the optical interface device (450L-AD-OID) and the Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench package. This device can be snapped on a stick and used, for example, to visualize the protective field status if connected to a computer via a USB interface.
For diagnostic purposes, make sure that the Connected Component Workbench software and the OID are operated with the latest firmware revision. Update the Connected Component Workbench software to the latest version. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Chapter 7 Status Indicators and Troubleshooting Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Whenever a light curtain component (stick and/or plug-in) is replaced. • According to the requirements of local regulation or an application- specific standard. • According to the inspection instruction and the risk assessment of the application. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Additionally, a more detailed inspection must be conducted: • Whenever a machine setting is changed. • The local regulation or an application-specific standard requires an inspection. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Product Labels The address that is printed on the stick and on the plug-in products and packaging labels refers to the Rockwell Automation global address. For the regional office addresses, see the listing on the back cover of this publication.
• C = Cascading • R = Receiver • T = Transmitter • U = Universal IMPORTANT The catalog number is also printed on the plug-in housing, which is inside the transceiver stick. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Figure 91 on page 116 shows the Windows “Start” icon. 1. Click the windows “Start” icon in the lower left corner. 2. Scroll down to Rockwell Automation. Expand the selection and click Connected Components Workbench. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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(for example, Project90). This window allows you to customize the name and browse for a location for the file. 4. Type a new name, for example, “My 450L Project.” 5. Click Create. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Figure Figure 95 - Firmware Revision The firmware selection process is confirmed in Figure 96 on page 118. 11. Verify that the selection and firmware revision are correct and click Add to Project. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Header – shows the device identity and the connection information. • Toolbar – shows the operations/commands for the Bulletin 450L device. The set of operations for Bulletin 450L-B and Bulletin 450L-E (DIP switch Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
450L_1 and this name can be customized. A 50-character description can also be entered. This description shows the vendor, Stick Firmware Revision, OID Firmware Revision. If installed, the Cascading Plug- in Firmware Revision is also shown. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Bulletin 450L-E safety light curtains, switch 1 must be set to ON and all other switches set to OFF. If switch 1 is OFF, then the Connected Components Workbench software shows the status of the safety light curtain. Figure 102 - Hardware DIP Switch Settings Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Figure 105 on page 122 shows the default general settings. The general settings apply to both the muting and blanking functions, if these functions are enabled. See Table 58 on page 122 for descriptions of each setting. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Table 18 on page 49 Table 19 on page 50 response times set by DIP switch or Connected Components Workbench. External test Enables an input to either turn the OSSD outputs ON or OFF. enables Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
3. Message box — informs you whether the mandatory GPIO has been specified The configuration cannot be downloaded to the stick until the mandatory GPIO is completed. When completed, the message box has a green background. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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With eight potential I/O and seven mandatory inputs, one of the I/O can be used for the optional inputs or outputs. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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With the light curtain clear, the start release input turns on the Start release OSSD outputs on the leading edge of the signal. Test input Turns the OSSD outputs ON or OFF, depending on the configuration. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Cascading OSSD input filter times range from 3…255 ms. • E-stop input filter times range from 4…255 ms. • The outputs only have logic options. The Combined Status output allows and/or logic to be applied to two selectable status outputs. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
After you press Save, the parameter information is exported to the pointed folder. The default path and file name are: • Default path: C:\Users\Current User\Documents\CCW\Project Name • Default file name: ‘Device Name’ + ‘_’ + ‘YYYYMMDD’ Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
- DIP switch 1 is set to ON, and the Blanking Configuration Type is set to Push Button Teach-in, or - DIP switch 1 is set to OFF, and • Switch 5 is ON when using the catalog number 450L-APR-BL-5, or Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
130, lenses 1 and 2 are fixed blanking. Beams 3…14 are floating blanking, with beam 10 blocked. Beams 15…18 have no blanking. Beams 19…31 have reduced resolution and no beams are currently blocked. Finally, beam 32 has no blanking. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
If the Connected Components Workbench software is used, the muting sensors can be connected in any of the muting wires and then configured in the Connected Components Workbench software. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
132, select the Muting Type. Since the receiver only has the muting plug-in, the muting types are limited to two sensors. Select the type of muting. Click Settings to adjust the muting time parameters. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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If the time is exceeded, the OSSD outputs turn OFF. Specifies a delay before muting becomes activate. Muting signal • Max setting: 2550 ms activation delay time • Default setting: 80 ms • Min setting: 1 ms Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
OFF. Adjust the filter times to help prevent inadvertent changes from the sensor output from disrupting the muting process. The filter times can be adjusted from 0…255 ms. Click OK after adjustments are made. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Figure 120 - Muting Type with Four Sensors Figure 121 on page 136 shows the four-sensor muting settings. Table 61 on page 136 describes the muting settings. Select the values appropriate for the application. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
2. The cascading plug-in has five wiring connections. Three can be used as input or output, and two can only be used as inputs. The I/O are available on connector pins 4, 8, 1, 5, and 6. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Figure 123 on page 138 shows the settings. Click the selection expander for Cascading plug-in pin five. The four muting sensors appear as mandatory inputs. Check Muting Sensor 1, as this sensor is connected to pin 5. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Click OK after adjustments are made. Figure 124 - Muting Sensor Settings Figure 125 on page 139 shows the final GPIO settings to meet the example schematic. The mandatory GPIO message box is green. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
The even-numbered lenses of hand resolution are not used; the lens ‘n’ is not used. • The Bulletin 450L safety light curtain transceivers are built on 16 lens segments; the number of lenses ‘n’ is a multiple of 16. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
3 and 14. Zone 3 applies reduced resolution between lens 19 and 30. Lenses 31…32 are used for synchronization, and normal operation (finger resolution) applies. The area from lens 15…18 is also normal operation (finger resolution). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Connected Components Workbench Software Figure 127 - Three-zone Blanking Example – With Finger Resolution Synchronization Lens Zone 3 Reduced Resolution No Blanking Zone 2 Floating Blanking Zone 1 Lens Fixed Blanking Connection Plug-ins Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Reset Zone 1 to Zone 8 – Click to clear the settings of the specified zones. The specified zones are a range from the selected zone to Zone 8. Figure 128 - Fixed Blanking Settings Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
1. Arrange the fixed object within the safety light curtain field. 2. Connect the Connected Components Workbench software to the safety light curtain. 3. Teach the Connected Components Workbench software the new settings. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Blanking Zones. Figure 130 - Teach Blanking Zones Figure 131 shows the caution message that allows you to cancel if necessary. After reading the message, click OK. Figure 131 - Delete Current Settings Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Click OK. Figure 134 - Blanking Zone Review 7. In Figure 135 on page 146, click Go Offline to disconnect the Connected Components Workbench software from the safety light curtain. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Upload or Connect to confirm the new configuration. On the safety light curtain, the status indicator is flashing red and green. The OSSD outputs are OFF. The Blanking indicator is OFF. Click OK. Figure 138 - Resetting Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Figure 141 - Diagnose 14. In Figure 142, click Lock to confirm the configuration. The safety light curtain cycles power, and the new configuration is ready for use. Figure 142 - Confirm Configuration by Locking Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Floating Blanking. Up to eight zones can be configured for floating blanking. The Teach Blanking Zones are disabled for floating blanking. Table 65 describes the settings. Select the values appropriate for the application. Figure 144 - Floating Blanking Settings Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
13.33 mm (0.52 in.) and less than 14.85 mm (0.58 in.) does not cause the OSSD outputs to turn OFF. If the object height falls below 13.33 mm (0.52 in.) or exceeds 14.85 mm (0.58 in.), the OSSD outputs turn OFF. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Reduced resolution Blanking blanking is not monitored blanking. Settings Figure 146 on page 151 shows the setting for reduced resolution blanking. Table 68 on page 151 describes the settings. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Connected Components Workbench software enforces these blanking rules automatically. Since the transceiver sticks are synchronized with either the first or last lens, only one end of the stick can be blocked (not both ends). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
18.76 (0.74) 14.85 (0.58) 9.38 (0.37) 31.82(1.25) 18.76 (0.74) Table 71 on page 153 shows maximum object size for selections 1…10. Use the appropriate formula in Table 71 on page 153 for larger values. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
3. Click Download. Figure 148 - Configure Light Curtain Offline Figure 149 shows that the download was a success. The downloaded and uploaded CRC are identical. 4. Click OK. Figure 149 - Download Successful Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Figure 151 - Upload Project into the Connected Components Workbench Software Figure 152 shows the waiting to confirm message. Click OK. Figure 152 - Waiting for Confirmation 7. In Figure 153, click Diagnose. Figure 153 - Diagnose Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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The following steps are optional. These steps can be used to monitor the performance of the safety light curtain through the Connected Components Workbench software. 10. In Figure 156, select Connect to device. Figure 156 - Connect to Device Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Connected Components Workbench software. After changing the hardware, apply power to the safety light curtain. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Click OK. Figure 161 - Hardware Settings Do Not Match Figure 162 shows the new configuration waiting to be confirmed. Click Figure 162 - Awaiting Confirmation Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Connected Components Workbench software. This method can be used when you have only one device or when multiple devices are included in one project. In Figure 165 on page 159, all four devices are included in the archive file. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Import Project from a Connected Components Workbench Software Archive When an archive file is imported into the Connected Components Workbench software, the current project is closed, without saving, and replaced by the imported project. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Use this method if you have multiple devices in one project and want to share the configuration of only one device. This approach creates a 7-Zip (free software) directory of files. After expanding the files, the files can be imported into the Connected Components Workbench software. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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3. The Connected Components Workbench software does not provide a confirmation message. To confirm the export, follow the export file path. Figure 173 shows the single zipped file. Figure 173 - Zip File Confirmation Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Each release of the Connected Components Workbench software includes updated versions of the firmware. Both the Optical Interface Device and the light curtain contain firmware. The firmware can also be updated using ControlFLASH software. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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179, verify the target revision or select a revision from the pull- down menu and click Update. Figure 179 - Update Hardware Stick Progress of the update is shown on Figure 180 on page 164. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Best practice is to mount the OID on the other stick. Check the revision. If the current revision is not the same as the target revision, then repeat the update procedure. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
• Resolution 30 mm (1.19 in.): 0.9…16.2 m (2.95…53.15 ft) • Reduced operating range (selected with DIP switch): – Resolution 14 mm (0.56 in.): 0.9…4.5 m (2.95…14.76 ft) – Resolution 30 mm (1.19 in.): 1.2…8.0 m (3.94…26.25 ft) Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Input EDM Voltage level for Logic Hi/1: > 16V DC Current: 7 mA typical Voltage level for Logic Low/0:0…5V DC Input muting sensors Voltage level for Logic Hi/1:>16V DC Current: 7 mA typical Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
SIL 3, in accordance with IEC 61508 and EN 62061, Performance Level e and Category 4 in accordance with ISO 13849-1, ESPE type 4 safety light curtain according Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
2 of IEC 60825-1. Compliance with European Union Directives Rockwell Automation B.V. (address: Rivium Promenade 160, 2909 LM Capelle aan den Ijssel, The Netherlands) declares that this product is in conformity with the provisions of the following EC directives (including all applicable...
Test rod 40 mm (1.57 in.) (see Regular Inspection on page 109) 450L-AT-40 Termination plug, M12, 8 pin (see Cascading and Blanking on page 898D-81CU-DM Termination cap, M12, 8 pin (see Cascading and Blanking on page 1485A-M12 Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
(1) Replace the x with 2 (2 m [6.6 ft]), 5 (5 m [16.4 ft]), 10 (10 m [32.8 ft]), 15 (15 m [49.2 ft]), 20 (20 m [65.6 ft]), or 30 (30 m [98.4 ft]) for desired length. (2) Use this cable to extend the cable length between cascades. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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Appendix A Specifications IMPORTANT For environments with high EMC (electromagnetic disturbances) influences, shielded cables are highly recommended. Figure 194 - Patchcord Cable Figure 195 - M12 5-pin Plug Dimensions [mm (in.)] 47 (1.85) (0.56) Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
During a tool change, the position of this ramp can vary slightly. This new position must be reconfigured in order for the application to run smoothly. It is possible this new position needs reconfiguration in order for the application to run smoothly. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
Appendix B Typical Installations Cascading Application Figure 199 - Example for a Setup with Two Cascaded Segments (L-shape Setup) Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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51 response time 47 Connected Components Workbench 51 safety 17 standard 47 standard top/bottom mounting kit 76 restart 26 start 26 automatic 25 automatic 25 manual manual off function 26 restart button 91 Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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T-type muting 37 two-sensor muting muting plug-in wiring diagram 98 schematic example 130 two-sensor with enable 40 type error 103 typical installation 181 typical wiring diagram 93 U.S. safety distance formula 62 universal plug-in 166 Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001F-EN-P - March 2022...
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