Allen-bradley guardmaster support, Error displays of the diagnostics leds, Error displays of the 7-segment display – Rockwell Automation 442L SafeShield Safety Light Curtain Hardware User Manual

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SafeShield Safety Light Curtain Hardware User Manual

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The system state lock-out

In case of certain faults or an erroneous configuration, the system
can go into the lock-out status. The 7-segment display on the safety

light curtain then indicates

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or

. To place the

device back in operation:

➢ Rectify the cause of the fault as per Table 21.
➢ Switch the power supply for the SafeShield safety light curtain off

and on again (e.g. by unplugging the system plug and reinserting
it).

Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Support

If you cannot remedy an error with the help of the information
provided in this chapter, please contact Rockwell Automation
technical support.

Error Displays of the Diagnostics LEDs

This section explains the meaning of the error displays of the LEDs
and how to respond. Please refer to the description in “Status
Indicators” on page 9.

Table 20: Error displays of the LEDs

Display

Possible

Cause

Remedying the Error

Orange

LED of
receiver lights
up

Weak signal

Check the alignment of
sender and receiver.

Check the front screen
(dirt) and clean, if
necessary.

Yellow

LED of
receiver flashes

Reset required

Press the reset button.

Yellow

LED of sender
fails to light up

No operating
voltage, or
voltage too low

Check the voltage
supply and activate, if
necessary.

Red and

Green

Neither the
red nor the
green receiver
LED lights up

Error Displays of the 7-Segment Display

This section explains the meaning of the error displays of the 7-
segment display and how to respond to the messages. Please refer
to the “Status Indicators” section on page 9.

Table 21: Error displays of the 7-segment display

Display

Possible Cause

Remedying the Error

Inadequate
alignment

Re-align sender and receiver (see page
30). The display goes off after
2 minutes.

Configuration
incomplete

The display goes off automatically once
the configuration has been successfully
transferred.

If display 6 does not go off:

Check the configuration of the system
using the SCD software.

Re-transfer the corrected configuration
to the system.

or

EDM error

Check the contactors and their wiring,
eliminate any wiring errors, if necessary.

If ( is displayed, switch the device off
and back on again.

Reset button fault

Check the reset button for correct
function. The button may be defective
or stuck.

Check the wiring of the reset button/
for any short-circuit to 24V.

Configuration of
the SafeShield
function module

Configure the switching amplifier
connected with the aid of the SCD.

Check the connection from the
SafeShield safety light curtain to the
function module.

Several operating
modes configured,
but none selected

Check the connection and the function
of the operating mode selector switch.

Check the connection for the operating
mode selector switch on the function
module.

Several operating
modes selected
simultaneously

Check the connection and the function
of the operating mode selector switch.

Check the connection for the operating
mode selector switch on the function
module for a short-circuit.

Unconfigured
operating mode
selected

Configure the operating mode set on
the operating mode selector switch, or
ensure that this operating mode cannot
be selected.

Key-operated
pushbutton for
bypass is
malfunctioning or
invalid
configuration

Check whether the configuration of the
key-operated pushbutton for bypass in
the SCD matches the electrical
connection.

Check the function of the key-operated
pushbutton for bypass and replace it if
necessary.

Ensure that both contacts on the key-
operated pushbutton for bypass are
pressed within 2 seconds.

Short-circuit at
the operating
mode selector
switch

Check the operating mode inputs on
the switching amplifier connected for
short-circuit to 24V.

System error

Disconnect the supply voltage to the
SafeShield safety light curtain for at least
3 seconds.

If the problem persists, then have the
unit (sender or receiver) replaced.

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