
Rockwell Automation Publication 445L-IN005A-EN-P - May 2018
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GuardShield Micro 400 Safety Light Curtains
4. The OSSD outputs are not connected to +24V DC.
5. The connected switching elements (load) are not connected to
24V DC.
6. If two or more GuardShield Micro 400 light curtains are to be
used, make sure that each system is properly installed, to avoid
optical interference.
Switch on the GuardShield Micro 400 and check its function by
observing the following: 2 seconds after switching on, the system starts
to work properly if the protection field is free of obstructions
Troubleshooting
With the help of two LEDs, system conditions and faults of the
GuardShield Micro 400 systems are indicated.
A red and a green LED are integrated in the end-cap connection module
of each profile (near the cable), which clearly signals the status of the
protective field. With the help of the LED display, system conditions and
faults of the GuardShield Micro 400 systems are indicated.
Figure 18 - Indicators
Table 6 - LED Meanings
The conditions signaled by the LEDs can also be obtained from the
status outputs of the connected MSR41 or MSR42 control module (see
MSR41 Safety Module User Manual
and
MSR42 Control Module User
Manual
of the corresponding control unit).
Continuous red LED: Check the alignment if the LED of the
GuardShield Micro 400 is continuously red. With the help of the
optical interface (445L-AF6150), it is possible to display individual
beam status on a laptop using a USB interface.
Red LED blinking (lockout condition): If the red LED of the
GuardShield Micro 400 is blinking, the following conditions can cause
the fault:
1. Inadequate supply voltage to the MSR41 or MSR42 safety
controller.
2. Transmitter and/or receiver cables not correctly plugged into
the MSR41 or MSR42 controller.
3. Transmitter and receiver light curtains are connected to the incorrect
locations in the controller (transmitter plugged into receiver
connection).
4. Incorrect assembly of cascaded systems (transmitter and receiver
mixed).
5. Cable connector makes poor contact.
6. Error in the EDM feedback channel at the safety control (only if
EDM).
7. Short circuit at the OSSD outputs.
8. Foreign light source affects the receiving unit.
9. Blanking configured and wrong light curtain length or
resolution connected (only if blanking).
Corrective Steps
1. Examine connections, cables, and plugs of transmitter and
receiver.
2. Turn the supply voltage off and on again.
With the help of the optical interface, it is possible to display the lock
out information on a laptop using a USB interface.
If the LED of the safety light curtain is still blinking red, contact
Rockwell Automation technical support.
Safety Instructions—Maintenance
For safety reasons, all inspection results must be recorded.
Only persons, who clearly understand the functioning of the
GuardShield Micro 400 and of the machine, can conduct an inspection.
If the installer, planning engineer and operator are different people,
make sure that they have sufficient information available to conduct the
inspection.
LED
Color
Meaning
Green
On
Protective field is free.
Flashing
Intensity is inadequate.
Red
Off
Protective field is free.
On
Protective field is interrupted.
Flashing
Error (lock out condition)
IMPORTANT
In cascaded systems only the LED in the first safety light
curtain illuminates (closest to the safety controller).
ATTENTION:
Never operate the GuardShield Micro 400 before
conducting the following inspection. Improper inspection can lead
to operator injury.