Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley Guardmaster GuardShield Remote Teach, Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions
Original Instructions
GuardShield Type 4 and GuardShield Remote Teach
Catalog Numbers 440L-P4 zxxxxyy , 440L-C4 xxxxyy , 440L-S4 xxxxyy
Summary of Changes
This publication contains new and updated information. Changed 18m
range to 16 m in the Technical Specifications on page 22 .
Description
This installation instruction covers the operation and installation of the:
• Standard and cascading GuardShield light curtain
• Remote Teach GuardShield light curtain
• GuardShield light curtain with Integrated Laser Alignment
• GuardShield light curtain with Integrated Laser Alignment and
ArmorBlock® Guard I/O™ module
Recognized technical regulations and quality assurance system ISO
9000 are carefully applied during the development and production of
Allen-Bradley/Guardmaster® products.
This technical description must be followed when installing and
commissioning the GuardShield light curtain. A qualified person
conducts the inspection and commissioning.
We reserve the right to make changes or revisions to the material
contained in this publication. Rockwell Automation cannot be held
liable for incidental or consequential damages, which result from the
furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
GuardShield Safety Light Curtain
The GuardShield family of safety light curtains is a general-purpose
presence sensing device, which is designed for use on hazardous
machinery providing point of operation, and perimeter and access
detection.
It is a self-contained, two-box, Type 4 electro sensitive protective
equipment (ESPE) with DIP switch selectable operating modes.
The GuardShield light curtain is offered in a number of configurations
that are based on a standard Type 4 safety light curtain platform.
Table 1 - Features
Some of the features are available in combinations. For a complete
offering, see Table 48 … Table 53 on pages 22 … 25 and Table 62 on
page 31 .
According to ANSI Z590.3, Z690.3, ISO 14121, and ISO 12100, the
GuardShield light curtain Type 4 may be used in safety applications in
which a risk analysis has reached:
• PLe in a safety Category 4 (EN ISO13849-1)
• SIL 3 (EN 62061)
Topic Page
GuardShield Safety Light Curtain 1
Safety Precaution Principles 2
Specialist Personnel 2
Product Description 3
Determine the Safety Distance 8
Installation and Mounting 10
Configuration of Operating Modes in Cascading Systems 12
Electrical Installation Power Supply 14
System Configuration 17
Troubleshooting Guide 18
Safety Instructions—Maintenance 20
Technical Specifications 22
GuardShield Light Curtain Remote Teach 29
System Delivery 30
Disposal 36
Certification 37
Compliance to European Union Directives 37
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Feature Description
Integrated laser alignment An integrated visible laser to support the alignment
Cascade
Cascade allows the serial connection of several
GuardShield light curtain segments to one long system
Remote Teach
Provides a remote teach-in box to configure teach-in
blanking
ArmorBlock Guard I/O module
connectivity
For network connectivity