PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 440F-EHBSU02680 - GuardLink Safety Hub
This device is an ALLEN BRADLEY GuardLink Safety Hub, engineered to consolidate and simplify the wiring of multiple safety devices within industrial automation environments. It serves as an intelligent aggregation point for safety inputs, leveraging GuardLink technology to reduce installation complexity and enhance diagnostic capabilities. This component is integral for modern machine safety applications, providing a robust interface for safety devices to a safety controller, thereby supporting compliance with international safety standards.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GuardLink System
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Hub
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24VDC
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Dependent on connected devices, typically low current draw
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Compact DIN Rail Mount Module
- DIMENSIONS: Designed for standard industrial control cabinet footprints
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: GuardLink (proprietary safety protocol)
- INPUT CHANNELS: 8 independent safety device inputs
- OUTPUT: Single GuardLink connection to a GuardLink safety relay or interface module
- DIAGNOSTICS: Per-channel status indication, system diagnostics via GuardLink
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20 (for control cabinet installation)
- COOLING METHOD: Natural Convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: 35mm DIN Rail
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Industrial safety circuits, machine guarding, process safety systems
- COMPATIBILITY: Allen-Bradley GuardLink enabled safety devices, GuardLink safety relays, GuardLogix safety controllers
- APPLICATIONS: Integration of safety light curtains, interlock switches, E-stop buttons, and other safety components in complex machinery and production lines