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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
, , , ,
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.
,
,
or