PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 442L-C13GD-S100 - GuardLink Safety Controller
The ALLEN BRADLEY 442L-C13GD-S100 is a GuardLink Safety Controller designed for streamlined integration and diagnostics of safety devices within industrial automation systems. This controller facilitates single-wire safety communication for up to 32 GuardLink-enabled devices per port, reducing wiring complexity and enhancing system uptime through advanced diagnostics. It integrates directly with Rockwell Automation Logix controllers via EtherNet/IP, providing real-time status and diagnostic data for machine guarding and process safety applications.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GuardLink System
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Controller
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL INPUT VOLTAGE: 24VDC
- POWER CONSUMPTION: 5W (Typical)
- SAFETY OUTPUTS: 2 x OSSD Pairs, 0.5A per output (max)
- AUXILIARY OUTPUTS: 2 x Solid-State, 0.1A per output (max)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- MOUNTING: DIN Rail Mount
- FORM FACTOR: Modular, Compact
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- SAFETY PROTOCOL: GuardLink (Single-wire communication for safety devices)
- NETWORK PROTOCOL: EtherNet/IP (for Logix PLC integration)
- CONFIGURATION PORT: USB 2.0
- DIAGNOSTICS: Integrated LED indicators for device status and fault conditions
- GUARDLINK PORTS: 1 (Supports up to 32 GuardLink devices)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
- COOLING METHOD: Natural Convection
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBLE PLCS: Rockwell Automation Logix Controllers (e.g., CompactLogix, ControlLogix)
- COMPATIBLE DEVICES: GuardLink-enabled safety devices (e.g., light curtains, interlock switches, E-stop buttons)
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Machine Guarding, Integrated Safety Systems, Industrial Automation, Process Safety