PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 440P-MTAB13B - GuardLink Tap Module
This module is a component of the ALLEN BRADLEY GuardLink Safety System. It facilitates the connection of individual safety devices to the GuardLink channel, enabling intelligent safety monitoring and diagnostics. The module integrates safety input signals and transmits device status data over the GuardLink protocol, enhancing system visibility and simplifying troubleshooting in industrial safety applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GuardLink Safety System
- COMPONENT TYPE: Tap Module
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24V DC (via GuardLink channel)
- CURRENT DRAW: Device dependent, typically low mA range
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Less than 1W (module only)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Compact, panel-mountable module
- CONNECTIONS: M12 5-pin male for GuardLink channel, M12 5-pin female for safety device
- INDICATORS: Status LEDs for power and device status
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- PROTOCOL: GuardLink (proprietary safety communication)
- DATA EXCHANGE: Safety input status, diagnostic information
- INTEGRATION: Connects to GuardLink interface modules for Logix controllers
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20 (for control panel installation)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius (32 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit)
- MOUNTING STYLE: DIN rail or panel mount
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: ALLEN BRADLEY GuardLink Safety System
- CONTROLLER INTEGRATION: Logix 5000 controllers via GuardLink interface
- TYPICAL APPLICATIONS: Machine safety circuits, distributed safety I/O, monitoring of safety interlocks, light curtains, and E-stops.