Rockwell Automation 440P Small Metal Safety Switches (4-Pin) User Manual
Rockwell Automation Equipment
 
Installation and Operating Instructions
Bulletin 440P Small Metal Safety Position Switches
with 4-Pin Male Micro (M12) Connectors
IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
This publication does not include all specifications, dimensions, or any special installation considerations.
Refer to the product catalog pages for additional information.
General Data
• Safety contacts: 1 N.C.
• Auxiliary contacts: 1 N.O.
• Enclosure rating:
• Type 1
• IP65
• Rugged die cast housing
• 15 cm (6 in.) pigtail with 4-pin male micro (M12) QD
• Compact profile for access limited installation
Principles, Standards, and Implementation
Before installation in a safety application, a risk assessment 
should be performed to determine whether the specifications 
of this device are suitable for foreseeable operational and 
environmental characteristics of the machine which is to be 
controlled. Only the normally closed set of contacts are 
considered safety contacts. When applying these limit 
switches in a safety system application, all applicable 
standards for application should be followed. Operating 
specifications must be followed and actuator must be 
displaced beyond the point where Direct Opening Action 
occurs. These devices are not to be used to directly control a 
motor.
Specifications
ATTENTION: To avoid electrical shock and unintended
operation of equipment, disconnect all 
power to the limit switch and the controlled 
equipment before proceeding with any 
repair or adjustment of the limit switch.
Safety Ratings
Standards
EN 954-1, ISO 13849-1,
IEC/EN 60204-1, NFPA 79, EN 1088, 
ISO 14119, IEC/EN 60947-5-1,
ANSI B11.19 AS 4024.1
Safety Classification
Cat. 1 Device per EN 954--1 Dual 
channel limit switch suitable for
Cat. 3 or 4 systems
Certifications
cULus Listed, TÜV and CE Marked for all 
applicable directives
IMPORTANT: Installation of Allen-Bradley Guardmaster products should
be in accordance with local and/or national codes. Servicing 
energized industrial control equipment can be hazardous if 
not in accordance to recommended safety procedures.
Class 2 power source required for this limit switch.
Maximum allowed: ➊
➊
➋
Outputs
Safety Contacts
1 N.C. snap acting
Auxiliary Contacts
1 N.O. snap acting
Thermal Current (/
lth
)
3 A
Rated Insulation Voltage (ui)
300V AC
Short Circuit Protection
3 A max. fast acting fuse IEC 269 type 
gG or equivalent
AC
DC
30V, 3 A
30V, 3 A
ATTENTION: No grounding conductor is provided.
Operating Characteristics
Actuation Speed, Max.
250 mm/s
Actuation Speed, Min.
100 mm/min
Actuation Frequency, Max.
6000 ops/hr
Mechanical Life
1 x 10
7
operations at room temperature
Environmental
Enclosure Type Rating
Type 1, IP65
Operating Temperature [C (F)]
2…70 ° (35.6…158 °)
Pollution Degree ➋
3
Physical Characteristics
Housing Material
Die cast alloy
Actuator Material
Various polymers and metals
Mounting
2 x M4, any position
Vibration
IEC 68-2-6 (10…55 Hz, 0.35 mm 
amplitude)
Shock
IEC 68-2-7 (30 Gn 3 pulses per axis)
Connection
15 cm (6 in.) 4/22 AWG UL AWM 2464 
pigtail with 4-pin male M12 QD
Enclosure Color
Red body/black head
WARNING:
For safe operation, the M12 female connector of
the connecting cable must be rated 30V 3 A or 
higher per standard EN61984. 
ATTENTION:
The M12 female connector of the connecting 
cable must have a minimum sealing of IP65 to 
maintain a pollution degree 3 rating.