Summary of Contents for Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Guard masters 450L-B4FN YD Series
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GuardShield Safety Light Curtain Catalog Numbers 450L-B4FNxYD, 450L-B4HNxYD, 450L-E4AxLxYD, 450L-E4FLxYD, 450L-E4HLxYD 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.
These safety light curtains are therefore designed for partial body detection. The 450L safety light curtain family offers finger and hand detection. Performance Level Quick Disconnect Restart Button Receiver Safety Integrity Level Transmitter Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Provides guidelines for how to configure and use publication SECURE-AT002 FactoryTalk® Security in an Integrated Architect system. Provides guidelines for how to use Rockwell Automation® System Security Design Guidelines Reference Manual, products to improve the security of your industrial publication SECURE-RM001 automation system.
(1) Not applicable for 450L PAC safety light curtain models, which is based on 450L-E safety light curtain 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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1st beam Selectable function depends on the installed receiver plug-in, which you can insert in a GuardShield safety light curtain transceiver stick. Select different operation modes via the DIP switch on the receiver plug-ins. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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1 x 450L PAC 1 x 450L-B 1 x 450L POC 1 x 450L-E Figure 4 - Assembly Overview (450L-B Safety Light Curtain System) Connection Plug-in Standard Inserted Connection Mounting Plug-ins Bracket Transceiver Sticks Inserted Plug-ins Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Backward compatible with LC 4K security key. For maintenance reasons, a 450L safety light curtain stick with an old firmware revision can operate with a 450L safety light curtain stick with newer firmware. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Plug-in 2 PFH (total) = 3x PFH (450L pair) + 2 x PFH (cascading plug-in) IMPORTANT For 450L-E safety light curtains: If cascading, consider the PFH of each cascade and each cascading plug-in. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
This user manual must be available to the user of the machine where the GuardShield safety light curtain is installed. The machine operator must be instructed in the use of the device by specialist personnel. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Without additional measures (IEC 62998), do not use GuardShield safety light curtains for the following applications: • 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
When one or more beams interrupt, 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
The quantity of slanted beams on the opposite stick depends on the installation distance. To find optimum Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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 143 on page 178) with a mounting clamp (Figure 144 on page 178) is available. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
You can use the Start input signal and the optical push button to cycle power. Press and hold the Start button or the optical push button 10…20 seconds. The power cycle function is available for all start modes, including automatic. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Set beam coding with the appropriate DIP switch on the plug-in of the receiver (Rx) stick and power the system up. If the Rx stick was operated before, first perform a configuration confirmation at the Rx and then the confirmation for the pairing. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
The teach-in command completes, but the error indication at the One object is moving during teach-in end of the teach-in process warns that the taught limits can cause sporadic OSSD switching. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
31). Between the two activations, a break of a maximum of 2 seconds is allowed. Figure 14 - Position of Optical Push Button, ILAS, and Status Indicators Optical Push <STS> Status <BLK> Blanking ILAS Button Indication Indication Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Once the configuration confirmation procedure is completed, verify the changed resolution. You can also conduct a Teach-in procedure with the Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench software and an installed optical interface device (see Optical Interface Device (OID) on page 106).
This occurrence means that at times when no object is blocking the protective field, there is a danger that a person can reach through the protective field without deactivating the machine. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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 Status OSSDs Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
450L PAC safety light curtain mutes automatically without the safety outputs switching off. A typical example of such an application is a conveyor belt. You can transport the goods on a pallet through the protective field without stopping the pallet movement. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
(N.C.) if the safety light curtain is not muted. The safety relay, the 450L-E or 450L PAC safety light curtain, and the muting sensors must have the same reference (24V Com) for proper operation. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
The sensors and safety light curtain form the shape of an upside down T, when viewed from the side. The muting sensors (MS) mount to form an X sensing pattern where the sensing beams cross near the center of the safety light curtain (LC). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Table 43 on page 86 for the cascading plug-in. Figure 17 - Muting Time for Two-sensor T-type Muting Arrangement ESPE Muting Sensor S1 (S2) Muting Sensor S2 (S1) Mute espe espe sens sens Mute Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
As the object continues to move through the protective field, muting remains active until the safety light curtain is no longer interrupted. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Because only one optical sensor is on either side of the safety light curtain, this mode requires an additional enable signal to initiate the muting sequence (for example, a conveyor run signal). This signal must be low before muting can initiate. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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The enable signal S3 must first go HI before returning to LO, in order for a second object to pass through the safety light curtain (for example, the equivalent to a conveyor stop and restart). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
500 mm (19.68 in.) with its axis parallel to the protective field cannot activate the muting function when moved in any point of the gate at any speed up to 1.6 m/s (see IEC 62064). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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The behavior of the muting lamp status indicator is analogous to the behavior described in Two-sensor T-type Muting on page It is impossible for a person to pass undetected to the left or right of the object during the muting process. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Figure 24 Figure 25 on page 44 specify the nomenclature for cascaded systems. Figure 24 - Nomenclature Used for a Noncascaded Setup Pair = System Stick Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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450L Safety Light Curtain with Interference Rejection on page 76 for more information on interference rejection. The minimum spacing distance does not apply for 450L-E with interference rejection enabled, or 450L PAC. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Pair 2 898D-81CU-DM Cascaded Cascaded Plug-in 1 Plug-in 2 (a) The termination plug has three pins that are shorted together (pins 2, 5, and 6) and are only needed on the receiver side. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
) of the safety light curtain is the time from when the protective field of the safety light curtain is interrupted to when the safety outputs turn off. The safety light curtain features the application uses affect the response time. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Fixed blanking up to four zones + reduced resolution, single beam with beam coding Fixed blanking up to four zones + reduced resolution, two beams Fixed blanking up to four zones + reduced resolution, two beams with beam coding Standard operation with interference rejection Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Shorter response times are typically achieved. 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
When you enable multiple scan, the response time increases by approximately 33%. 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Diagnose screen, scroll down the diagnostic parameter to 3.30. The Connected Components Workbench software does not support the initial release of 450L PAC safety light curtains. Figure 30 - Response Time in Connected Components Workbench Diagnostic Parameter 3.30 Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Use the information in this user manual to determine the response time. This information is removed in future changes of the label. Figure 31 - Response Time on the Product Label Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
After you install the plug-in on the 450L-B safety light curtain transmitter stick and power-up, you can perform a configuration confirmation (signaled by the red/ green flashing of the STS status indicator). You can perform the configuration confirmation without the receiver and transmitter aligned. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Table 27 on page 58 shows the function and default settings for the M12 8-pin muting receiver plug-in (catalog number 450L-APR-MU-8) that inserts in a 450L-E safety light curtain transceiver stick; DIP 8 = off. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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• DIP 9: On, DIP 10: Off, DIP 11: On 2T muting sensors connected to cascading plug-in • DIP 9: On, DIP 10: On, DIP 11: On 4T muting sensors connected to cascading plug-in — — Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
(Figure 33 on page 60). Performed this process only once after the first power-up of a plug-in with new settings. The process is not required at any following power-up except DIP switch changes. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
If you release the actuator before the 5 seconds. • If you do not actuate the actuator within the 2 seconds thereafter. IMPORTANT Once you complete the configuration confirmation procedure, confirm that the operating mode changed to the intended configuration. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Product Overview on page If you use the device for any other purposes or modify the device 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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 Use a stop time device to measure Tst + Tc + Tr. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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S = (1600 x T) + 850 mm (33.46 in.) See standard EN ISO 13855 (2010) for more detailed information regarding safety distance and safety heights. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Figure 38 - Minimum Distance A from Reflective Surfaces (Side View) To determine the minimum distance from the reflective surfaces: • Determine the distance D [m] between transmitter and receiver • Read the minimum distance A [mm] from Figure 39 on page 67 Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Figure 37 on page 66). • Position the sticks parallel to each other and at the same height. Point The transmitter and receiver connection plug-in locations in the same direction (Figure 43 on page 69). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Figure 45 - Pass Through Prevention (Cannot Step between Protective Field and Hazardous Machine Parts) Incorrect Installation Figure 46 - Hazardous Machine Parts Reachable without Passing Through the Protective Field Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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IMPORTANT Confirm that you cannot stand between the protective field and the point of operation (hazard). EN ISO 13855 requires a minimum distance (X) at an installation height of 300 mm (11.9 in.). Check EN ISO 13855 for other installation heights. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
You can also use interference rejection, see Interference Rejection on page Figure 49 - Two Adjacent Installed Pairs without Optical Crosstalk Rx (2) Tx (2) Rx (1) Tx (1) <-> Rx (1) Tx (1) Tx (2) <-> Rx (2) Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Chapter 6 Installation and Wiring Figure 51 - Optical Barriers (Ob) Are Required for Adjacent Safety Light Curtains Installations Horizontal Adjacent Pairs Vertical Adjacent Pairs Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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(see Beam Coding on page 27). Beam code changes the pulse pattern of infrared light that a 450L-E safety light curtain stick emits. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
The length of the transceiver stick and the vibration and shock conditions of the application often require additional side mounting brackets. Figure 54 - 450L-AM-TBM Standard Mounting Bracket Kit [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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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450L safety light curtain attachments to extruded aluminum profiles with the standard top/bottom mounting bracket. Figure 56 - 450L Safety Light Curtain Mounted on an Extruded Aluminum Profile Figure 57 - 450L Safety Light Curtain Mounted Backwards Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Figure 60 - Side Mounting Bracket with Attached 450L Safety Light Curtain on Extruded Aluminum Profile You require a minimum of two M6 DIN 912 screws (not provided) to mount each bracket properly. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
We offer special shock mounting brackets for applications that exhibit shock and vibration (Figure 62 on page 80). For vertical installations, use the vibration damper (catalog number 445L-AF6142) with the standard L-shaped top/bottom mounting bracket and side mounting bracket. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
ATTENTION: To avoid pollution or contamination, install a plug-in into a stick in a dry and clean area. Confirm that the rubber seal at the plug-in does not get out of place when you insert the plug-in in the safety light curtain. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
0V (GND) Start (1) If set with DIP switches. Table 38 on page 66 shows a configuration for either no muting, or for muting sensors that connect at the cascading plug-in (catalog number 450L-APC-IO-8). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
(see Cascading on page 43). However, in a cascaded system for the transceiver that works as a transmitter, you can use (not required) the 450L-APC-IO-8 cascading plug-ins (see Figure 28 on page 46). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Functional earth FE Muting Sensor S4 In Muting Sensor S1 In Muting Sensor S2 In 0V (GND) Muting Lamp (1) DIP switch connection plug-in is set for muting four sensors, see Table 28 on page Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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 (plug). We offer connection cable accessories from 2…30 m (6.6…98 ft) lengths. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
(1) x = 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)] available lengths. (2) Pin 4 connected to pin 8 (short circuit). (3) If set with DIP switches. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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. These devices also meet the isolation and output hold-off...
The External Device Monitor (EDM) describes the EDM feature. Perform the EDM function with the receiver plug-ins according to 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
When you use safety contactors (positively guided contactors), verify of the status of each (see External Device Monitoring (EDM) Connection on page Figure 68 on page 90, and Figure 70 on page 92). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Never install suppressors directly across: • The OSSD outputs • 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
1 White S11 S12 S21 S22 S34 A1 7 Blue 7 Blue DC ok RESET 3 Green 3 Green 440R-S12R2 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
The firmware for the 450L safety light curtain transceiver stick working as a transmitter must be 2.001 or larger. The firmware level is on the product label (see Product Labels on page 112). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Table 51 on page 97 shows the DIP switch settings for the receiver plug-in module. You can set switches 2 and 3 to on, if needed by the application. The transmitter plug-in does not have DIP switches. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Figure 78 on page 98 shows a typical example of a ladder logic program that you can use with the example schematic. The comments that are embedded in the program explain the usage of each rung. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
• No - the status indicator shows only the status of the individual stick. • Yes -the status indicator shows the status of the complete system. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
1 Hz, 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Manual Start/Restart on page 26, and Optical Push Button on page 103. ATTENTION: If you use automatic restart, the system starts immediately. For fault conditions 0…13 and corrective actions, see Table 57 on page 105. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Optical Interface Device (OID) More service information is available by using the optical interface device (catalog number 450L-AD-OID) and the Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench package. This device can snap onto a stick; you can use the device, for example, to visualize the protective field status if connected to a computer via a USB interface.
Components Workbench software. Therefore, new software releases can be available. For diagnostic purposes, confirm that the Connected Components Workbench software and the OID operate with the latest firmware revision. Update the Connected Components Workbench software to the latest version. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Whenever you replace a safety light curtain component (stick and/or plug-in). • 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Figure 85 - Proper Testing of Protective Field Using Test Rod IMPORTANT If one you use or more mirrors (see Mirrors on page 67), inspect each protective field separately. Perform the movement of the test rod is directly in front of the mirrors. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Laser Alignment on page 23). Disposal The GuardShield safety light curtain is designed according to the main environmental protection directives (for example, RoHS). Always dispose of unserviceable devices in compliance with local/national rules and regulations. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
(version 12) loaded onto a Windows® 10 environment. 1. See Figure 91 on page 116. Select the Start icon. 2. Scroll down to Rockwell Automation. Expand the list and select Connected Components Workbench. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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(for example, Project90). In this window, you can customize the name and browse for a location for the file. 4. Type a new name, for example, My 450L Project. 5. Select Create. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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 select Add to Project. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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An asterisk appears after the controller name and project name to indicate that a valid project is not yet saved. 12. In the Project Organizer, double-click the device name or icon to open the product configuration tab. Figure 97 - Project Created Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Figure 99 shows an example with multiple devices that are used in the project. Select the icons in the Project Organizer add, remove, or discover devices. Figure 99 - Add, Remove, and Discover Devices Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
450L-E safety light curtains, switch 1 must ON and all other switches are OFF. If switch 1 is OFF, then the Connected Components Workbench software shows the status of the safety light curtain. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
• The four configurations use the same GPIO. • If DIP switch 1 is set back to 0, the configuration via the Connected Components Workbench software erases. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
General Settings. The general settings apply to both the muting and blanking functions, if these functions are enabled. See Table 58 on page 123 for descriptions of each setting. Figure 105 - General Settings Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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The on time must be equal to or greater than the off time time. • Min: 30 ms • Max: 5000 ms • Default: On 500 ms, off 250 ms Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
The subconfiguration setup automatically determines the available selections. This selection is a four-sensor muting example with two subconfigurations. The connection plug-in has three I/O and the cascading plug-in has three I/O (inputs or outputs) and two I (inputs). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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The Connected Components Workbench software automatically determines the possible selection choices, depending on the hardware. See Table 58 on page 123 for detailed descriptions of the selections. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Low Active and cannot be changed. • 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. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
After you press Save, the parameter information exports 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
- 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 you use the catalog number 450L-APR-BL-5, or Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
If you do use the Connected Components Workbench software, the muting sensors can connect in any of the muting wires and then configured in the Connected Components Workbench software. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
132, select Muting Type. Since the receiver only has the muting plug-in, the muting types are limited to two sensors. Select the type of muting. Select Settings to adjust the muting time parameters. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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These settings apply to all three types of two-sensor muting. Table 60 on page 133 describes the settings. Select the values appropriate for the application. Figure 115 - Muting Settings Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Figure 116 - General Purpose Input Output Selection Select Settings IO_x to set Logic and Filter times. Figure 117 on page 134 shows the options for the GPIO settings. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
If you do use the Connected Components Workbench software, the muting sensors can connect in any of the muting wires and then configured in the Connected Components Workbench software. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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6 Pink OSSD2 Gray 7 Blue 3 Green S11 S12 S21 S22 S34 A1 DC ok Mute RESET Active 440R-S12R2 450L-APT-PW-5 450L-APR-MU-8 898D-F5NC-5 1606-XLP95E 898D-F8NB-5 24 Y32 120-240V AC Primary Protective Earth Ground Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Figure 120 - Muting Type with Four Sensors Figure 121 on page 137 shows the four-sensor muting settings. Table 61 on page 137 describes the muting settings. Select the values appropriate for the application. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
2. The cascading plug-in has five wiring connections. You can use three as input or output, and two as inputs. The I/O are available on connector pins 4, 8, 1, 5, and 6. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Figure 123 on page 139 shows the settings. Expand the Selection menu for the cascading plug-in pin 5. The four muting sensors appear as mandatory inputs. Check Muting Sensor 1, as this sensor connects to pin 5. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Select OK after adjustments are complete. Figure 124 - Muting Sensor Settings Figure 125 on page 140 shows the final GPIO settings to meet the example schematic. The mandatory GPIO message box is green. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
The even-numbered lenses of hand resolution are not used; the lens ‘n’ is not used. • The 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
3 and 14. Zone 3 applies reduced resolution between lens 19 and 30. Lenses 31 and 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Chapter 9 Connected Components Workbench Software Figure 127 - Three-zone Blanking Example – 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Reset Zone 1 to Zone 8 – select 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Follow this process. 1. Arrange the fixed object within the safety light curtain field. 2. Connect the Connected Components Workbench software to the safety light curtain. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Diagnose enables, and Download and Upload disables. 2. Select Blanking Settings. The Blanking configuration type is not relevant. 3. Teach is enabled. Select Teach Blanking Zones in the Blanking settings. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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5. The teach-in process is complete. When completed, the Connected Components Workbench software generates a message and describes the number of taught blanking zones. Select OK. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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In this example, two zones have fixed blanking. The Connected Components Workbench software has learned the new settings. Select 7. Select Go Offline to disconnect the Connected Components Workbench software from the safety light curtain. Figure 129 - Go Offline Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Blanking indicator is off. Select OK. 11. Select Upload. This step uploads the configuration from the safety light curtain back into the Connected Components Workbench software, so the new configuration can be confirmed. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
If the object height is less than the minimum or more than the maximum number of lenses, the safety light curtain outputs turn off. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
The Connected Components Workbench software enforces these blanking rules automatically. Since the transceiver sticks are synchronized with either the first or last beams, only one end of the stick can be blocked (not both ends). Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
>24.54 mm (0.97 in.) Hand (30 [1.18]) Max object height is < Object Size x 18.76 - 5.70 Example with Object Size = 2 <2 x 18.76 - 5.70 <31.82 mm (1.25 in.) Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
If the third beam is blocked, the OSSD outputs turn off. Therefore, the maximum height remains less than the formulas in Table 70 on page 154 to avoid nuisance tripping. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
1. Download the project to the safety light curtain. 2. Upload the project from the safety light curtain. 3. Lock the configuration. To change the configuration in the safety light curtain. 1. Go offline (disconnect). 2. Complete the configuration. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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4. Select OK. The Connected Components Workbench software generates a progress window during the resetting process. 5. Select Upload to transfer the project from the safety light curtain back to the Connected Components Workbench software. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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9. The configuration is now active, and the safety light curtain is ready for use. Select OK. The following steps are optional to monitor the performance of the safety light curtain through the Connected Components Workbench software. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Chapter 9 Connected Components Workbench Software 10. Select Connect to device. 11. Select Diagnose. The diagnostic window and the safety light curtain is locked in Run mode with no errors. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
After you change the hardware, apply power to the safety light curtain. 1. Select Connect to device. 2. Expand the AB_VPN-1 connection, select 450L, and select OK. 3. The hardware settings do not match. Select OK. 4. The new configuration awaiting confirmation. Select OK. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
This approach creates a small file that you can import to the Connected Components Workbench software. Use this method when you have only one device, or multiple devices that are included in one project. The archive file includes all four devices. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
1. Select File > Import Project on the main menu. The Connected Components Workbench software opens the default Import_Export directory. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
This approach creates a 7-Zip (free software) directory of files. After expanding the files, you can import the files can to the Connected Components Workbench software. 1. Right-click the device in the Project Organizer and select export. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
To confirm the export, follow the export file path. Import a Zip File 1. Right-click the device in the Project Organizer. Then select Import. This process replaces the configuration of the selected device with the imported configuration. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
OID must mount on the safety light curtain with the safety light curtain powered. Select OK. Stick The Connection Browser with connections to the Stick and the OID. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
• 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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
50 mA total) Accessories included Test rod, top/bottom mounting brackets and installation instruction The unit does not release any silicone or other LABS-critical substances and is Silicon suitable for use in paint shops. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
2 of IEC 60825-1. CE Conformity Rockwell Automation declares that the products that are shown in this document conform with the 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) and 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive (MD) and that the respective standards and/or technical specifications have been applied.
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
(1) x = 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 the desired length. (2) Use this cable to extend the cable length between cascades. Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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Appendix A Specifications IMPORTANT We highly recommend shielded cables for environments with high EMC (electromagnetic disturbances) influences. Figure 146 - Patchcord Cable Figure 147 - M12 5-pin Plug Dimensions [mm (in.)] 47 (1.85) (0.56) Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
Appendix B Typical Installations Cascading Application Figure 151 - Example for a Setup with Two Cascaded Segments (L-shape Setup) Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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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-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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T-type muting 36 two-sensor muting muting plug-in wiring diagram 98 schematic example 130 two-sensor with enable 39 type error 103 typical installation 181 typical wiring diagram 93 U.S. safety distance formula 62 universal plug-in 166 Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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GuardShield Safety Light Curtain User Manual Rockwell Automation Publication 450L-UM001G-EN-P - April 2024...
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At the end of life, this equipment should be collected separately from any unsorted municipal waste. Rockwell Automation maintains current product environmental compliance information on its website at rok.auto/pec. Allen-Bradley, ArmorBlock, Connected Components Workbench, ControlFLASH, ControlLogix, expanding human possibility, FactoryTalk, GuardLink, Guardmaster, GuardShield, Guard I/O, Rockwell Automation, RSLinx, and Studio 5000 are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.
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