PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 440P-MSLB13M9 - GuardLink Magnetic Safety Interlock Switch
This device is a GuardLink-enabled non-contact magnetic safety interlock switch, engineered for robust machine guarding applications requiring high safety integrity. It integrates directly into the ALLEN BRADLEY GuardLink safety system, providing simplified wiring, enhanced diagnostics, and real-time status monitoring for industrial machinery, robotic cells, and automated production lines. The switch ensures reliable position monitoring of guards and gates, contributing to compliance with international safety standards.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GuardLink Safety System
- COMPONENT TYPE: Non-Contact Magnetic Safety Interlock Switch
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 24VDC (via GuardLink system)
- OUTPUT TYPE: OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device)
- SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL (SIL): Up to SIL 3 (IEC 61508)
- PERFORMANCE LEVEL (PL): Up to PLe (ISO 13849-1)
- CATEGORY: Up to Category 4 (ISO 13849-1)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- ACTUATION PRINCIPLE: Magnetic, Non-Contact
- SENSING DISTANCE: Specific to 'B13' variant (typical operating distance 5-15mm)
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Industrial-grade thermoplastic or stainless steel (common for MSL series)
- FORM FACTOR: Compact, rectangular safety switch with separate actuator
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL: GuardLink (single wire safety and diagnostic network)
- CONNECTION TYPE: M12 8-pin connector for GuardLink network integration 'M9' denotes specific configuration/termination
- DIAGNOSTICS: Real-time status, fault indication, and device identification via GuardLink
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67, IP69K (typical for industrial safety switches)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to +55°C (typical)
- MOUNTING STYLE: Surface mount, via integrated mounting holes
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS: ALLEN BRADLEY GuardLink Safety Relays and Controllers
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Machine guarding, access gates, robotic work cells, automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, material handling systems