PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 440F-EEADD00500 - GuardShield Safety Light Curtain Emitter/Receiver Pair
This ALLEN BRADLEY 440F GuardShield Safety Light Curtain system provides opto-electronic personnel safeguarding for industrial machinery. Designed as a Type 4 electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE), it ensures point-of-operation and perimeter protection by detecting intrusions into hazardous areas. The system integrates with safety relays or safety PLCs, making it suitable for applications requiring high safety integrity levels such as robotic work cells, automated assembly lines, and material handling equipment.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GuardShield Safety Light Curtain
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Light Curtain Emitter/Receiver Pair
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Varies by unit, typically < 100mA per unit
- SAFETY OUTPUTS: Two OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) solid-state outputs
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- PROTECTED HEIGHT: 500 mm
- RESOLUTION: 30 mm (Hand Protection)
- SENSING RANGE: 0.3 m to 12 m (typical)
- RESPONSE TIME: < 20 ms (typical)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Extruded aluminum profile
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION: Hardwired safety outputs (OSSD)
- CONNECTORS: M12 quick-disconnect (standard)
- DIAGNOSTICS: Integrated LED status indicators
- COMPATIBILITY: GuardLink safety system, safety relays, safety PLCs
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP65
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -10°C to +55°C
- COOLING METHOD: Passive convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: End-cap or swivel brackets, T-slot mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- SAFETY STANDARDS: ISO 13849-1 (PLe, Category 4), IEC 61508 (SIL 3), IEC 61496-1/-2 (Type 4)
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Machine guarding, robotic work cells, automated assembly, material handling, presses, packaging machinery