PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 440F-EHADV00700 - GuardShield Safety Light Curtain
The ALLEN BRADLEY 440F-EHADV00700 is a GuardShield Safety Light Curtain, engineered for robust point-of-operation and perimeter safeguarding in industrial automation. This advanced optoelectronic presence sensing device provides personnel protection by establishing a protective light screen, detecting intrusions into hazardous machine zones, and integrating directly with safety control systems for immediate machine shutdown. It is designed to meet Category 4 PLe safety performance requirements, making it suitable for high-risk applications such as robotic work cells, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GuardShield 440F
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Light Curtain - Emitter/Receiver Pair (Advanced Functionality)
- ELECTRICAL SPECS: NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24V DC CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 1A per unit (typical) POWER CONSUMPTION: < 24W per unit (typical).
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL: PROTECTED HEIGHT: 700 mm BEAM RESOLUTION: 14 mm (Finger Protection) or 30 mm (Hand Protection), specific variant dependent OPERATING RANGE: Up to 12 meters (typical) HOUSING MATERIAL: Extruded aluminum.
- INTERFACE/CONTROL: OUTPUTS: Dual OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) solid-state safety outputs INPUTS: External Device Monitoring (EDM), Reset, Muting/Blanking inputs (for advanced models) FEEDBACK: Diagnostic indicators (LEDs) COMMUNICATION: Direct wiring to safety relays/PLCs, compatible with GuardLink safety system for enhanced diagnostics and simplified wiring.
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING: IP RATING: IP65 OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55 degrees C (typical) COOLING METHOD: Convection MOUNTING STYLE: End-cap or swivel bracket mounting options.
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION: SAFETY CATEGORY: PLe, Category 4 per EN ISO 13849-1 SIL CL: SIL 3 per IEC 61508 TARGET APPLICATIONS: Robotic work cells, automated assembly machines, presses, packaging equipment, material handling systems, and other machinery requiring personnel access control and high-level safety integrity.