PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 450L-E4FL0450YD - Safety Light Curtain Emitter
The ALLEN BRADLEY 450L-E4FL0450YD is an emitter unit from the GuardShield 450L safety light curtain series, engineered for personnel protection in industrial environments. This device utilizes infrared light beams to establish a protective field, providing OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) outputs to a safety controller upon interruption. It is designed for integration into safety circuits requiring hand/arm detection for applications such as robotic work cells, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GuardShield 450L
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Light Curtain Emitter
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 24V DC (Nominal)
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Refer to product documentation typically <100mA
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- PROTECTED HEIGHT: 450 mm
- RESOLUTION: 40 mm (Hand/Arm Protection)
- FORM FACTOR: Slim profile, extruded aluminum housing
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUTS: OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) via M12 connector
- FEATURES: Full-feature capabilities including fixed blanking, floating blanking, muting, and cascading support (when paired with a receiver and appropriate safety controller)
- CONNECTION: M12 Quick Disconnect (QD)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP65/IP67 (Dust-tight and protected against water jets/temporary immersion)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to 55 degrees C (Typical)
- MOUNTING STYLE: End-cap or swivel bracket mounting options (brackets sold separately)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- SAFETY CATEGORY: Up to PLe, SIL 3 (when integrated into a compliant safety system with a GuardShield 450L receiver and safety controller)
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Robotic cells, presses, automated machinery, assembly lines, material handling equipment
- PROTOCOL INTEGRATION: Compatible with safety controllers utilizing EtherNet/IP or DeviceNet for safety I/O (e.g., GuardLogix, GuardPLC)