PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 45MLA-CTRL-ALG - Safety Light Curtain Controller Module
This module functions as a dedicated safety controller for the ALLEN BRADLEY Guardmaster 45MLA series safety light curtains. It processes input signals from connected light curtain emitters and receivers, providing safety-rated outputs for machine control. The unit is engineered for integration into industrial safety circuits requiring personnel protection in hazardous areas, adhering to international safety standards for Type 4 devices.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: Guardmaster 45MLA
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Light Curtain Controller Module
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24VDC
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Refer to specific model datasheet for exact consumption
- OUTPUTS: Two (2) Safety OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) pairs, PNP or NPN configurable
- AUXILIARY OUTPUTS: One (1) non-safety auxiliary output (e.g., status, mute lamp)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- INPUTS: Dedicated connections for 45MLA series emitter and receiver units
- INDICATORS: LED status indicators for power, output status, and diagnostics
- CONFIGURATION: DIP switch or software-based configuration (depending on specific model variant)
- RESET FUNCTION: Manual or automatic reset capability
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0°C to 55°C
- MOUNTING STYLE: 35mm DIN Rail Mount
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBLE DEVICES: ALLEN BRADLEY Guardmaster 45MLA Series Safety Light Curtain Emitters and Receivers
- SAFETY RATING: Conforms to Type 4 per IEC 61496-1/-2 Performance Level d (PLd) or e (PLe) per ISO 13849-1 Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL 2) or 3 (SIL 3) per IEC 61508
- TARGET APPLICATIONS: Machine guarding, point-of-operation protection, perimeter guarding, access control in industrial automation environments.