PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 440F-EAAAV01100 - GuardShield Safety Light Curtain System
The ALLEN BRADLEY 440F-EAAAV01100 is a GuardShield 440F Enhanced Safety Light Curtain system engineered for personnel protection in hazardous industrial environments. This optical sensing device provides robust point-of-operation and perimeter guarding, utilizing a synchronized transmitter and receiver pair to establish a protective light screen. It integrates with safety control systems to initiate a safe stop condition upon detection of an intrusion, conforming to international safety standards for machine safeguarding.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GuardShield 440F Enhanced Safety Light Curtain
- COMPONENT TYPE: Type 4 Safety Light Curtain System (Transmitter and Receiver)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24VDC (20.4VDC to 28.8VDC)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Typically 10W (per system, dependent on model and length)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- PROTECTED HEIGHT: 1100 mm
- RESOLUTION: 14 mm (finger detection) or 30 mm (hand detection) - Specific resolution determined by model variant
- SENSING RANGE: 0.1 m to 12 m (typical for 440F Enhanced series)
- BEAM SPACING: Dependent on resolution (e.g., 10 mm for 14 mm resolution, 20 mm for 30 mm resolution)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Extruded aluminum profile
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUTS: 2 x OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) solid-state outputs, PNP type
- INDICATORS: Multi-segment LEDs for status, alignment, and diagnostic feedback
- SAFETY INTEGRATION: Hardwired connection to safety relays or safety controllers (e.g., GuardLogix)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP65 (NEMA Type 12/13)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 degrees C to 55 degrees C (32 degrees F to 131 degrees F)
- COOLING: Natural convection
- MOUNTING: End-cap or swivel brackets, side mounting options
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Machine guarding, robotic work cells, presses, assembly lines, material handling, packaging machinery, automated production lines
- SAFETY STANDARDS: Conforms to IEC 61496-1/-2 Type 4, ISO 13849-1 PLe/Category 4, SIL 3 (IEC 61508)