PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 445L-P4E0900FP - GuardLink Safety System Controller
The ALLEN BRADLEY 445L-P4E0900FP is a GuardLink Safety System Controller designed for integrated machine safety applications. This module provides four independent GuardLink channels for connecting multiple safety devices via a single-wire connection, significantly reducing wiring complexity. It features an integrated Ethernet/IP interface for comprehensive diagnostic data, status monitoring, and seamless integration with Logix programmable automation controllers, enabling advanced safety system management and predictive maintenance.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GuardLink Safety System
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety System Controller
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24VDC
- INPUT CURRENT: 0.25A (Controller only, typical)
- OUTPUT CURRENT PER CHANNEL: 2A (Maximum for connected GuardLink devices)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: 6W (Typical, excluding connected devices)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Compact DIN Rail Mount Module
- DIMENSIONS: Standard industrial control module footprint
- WEIGHT: 0.3 kg (Approximate)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- SAFETY PROTOCOL: GuardLink (Proprietary single-wire safety communication)
- DIAGNOSTIC PROTOCOL: Ethernet/IP
- GUARDLINK CHANNELS: 4
- SAFETY OUTPUTS: 2 x OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) pairs
- AUXILIARY OUTPUTS: 2 x Solid-state diagnostic outputs
- INDICATORS: Status LEDs for power, channel status, and communication
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- COOLING METHOD: Natural Convection
- MOUNTING STYLE: 35mm DIN Rail
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55 degrees C
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS: Allen-Bradley Logix Controllers (CompactLogix, ControlLogix)
- APPLICATIONS: Machine guarding, emergency stop circuits, safety interlock systems, light curtains, integrated safety solutions for industrial machinery.