The new Allen-Bradley GuardShield 450L safety light curtain system from Rockwell Automation is a flexible, cost-effective solution that enhances safety while improving productivity through innovative transceiver technology. Unlike traditional safety light curtains based on predefined transmitter and receiver units, this system features a patented transceiver design that employs plug-in modules to establish each unit’s function as a transmitter or receiver. Once powered up, the transceiver learns its functionality from the plug-in module. Five-pin plug-ins provide basic on/off functionality, while eight-pin plug-ins supply manual and auto restart with external device monitoring. To further simplify setup, advanced function settings are configured through dual in-line package switches located on the plugin module. Ideal for hand and finger detection and offered in a wide range of protective heights, the light curtain system also has an active protective field sensing the transceiver’s entire length.
Contact Christo Buys, Rockwell Automation, Tel 011 654-9700, cbuys@ra.rockwell.com
