PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 440F-EFAEV00550 - Coded Non-Contact Safety Interlock Switch
This device is a Guardmaster 440F Ferrogard series coded non-contact safety interlock switch, engineered for reliable machine guarding and access control applications. It utilizes magnetic sensing technology to monitor the position of guards, doors, and gates, providing critical safety interlocking in industrial environments. Designed for integration into safety circuits, it ensures machinery remains in a safe state when protective barriers are compromised.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: Guardmaster 440F Ferrogard
- COMPONENT TYPE: Coded Non-Contact Safety Interlock Switch
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 24VDC
- SAFETY OUTPUTS: 2 Normally Open (N.O.)
- AUXILIARY OUTPUTS: 1 Normally Closed (N.C.)
- MAX SWITCHING CURRENT: 2A
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING PRINCIPLE: Magnetic Coded
- ACTUATION DISTANCE: 5-10 mm (typical)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
- FORM FACTOR: Compact, rectangular sensor and actuator pair
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- CONNECTION TYPE: 8-pin M12 Quick Disconnect
- OUTPUT CONFIGURATION: Dual safety outputs for redundant monitoring, single auxiliary output for status
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67, IP69K (Dust-tight, protected against temporary immersion and high-pressure/high-temperature washdowns)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -10°C to +55°C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Surface mount, via integrated mounting holes
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Safety PLCs (e.g., GuardLogix), Safety Relays, Machine Control Systems
- APPLICATIONS: Machine guarding, access gate monitoring, hazardous area protection, robotic cells, packaging machinery