Original instructions, System configuration – Rockwell Automation 440L GuardShield Type 4 and Remote Teach User Manual User Manual
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Original instructions
System Configuration
DIP-Switch Selection Settings—Transmitter
DIP-Switch Selection Settings—Receiver
After mounting, electrically connecting and aligning the GuardShield 
safety light curtain, it is now possible to configure your system.
To begin system configuration, use the security tool provided to 
loosen the screw in the configuration door. 
Note:
The configuration door screw is a captive screw.
Note:
The transmitter can only be configured for beam coding 
and Machine Test Signal. If neither of these 
configurations are required, then it is only necessary to 
configure the GuardShield receiver.
Identify and set the appropriate DIP-switches for the configuration 
desired.
DIP-switch identification and function is explained in the tables below.
Follow the Teach Function Procedure to reconfigure the GuardShield.
When delivered from the factory, the following settings are 
configured.
Receiver—Factory Settings
Transmitter—Factory Settings
Settings for Mode of Operation—Receiver
Door Status
Switch
Teach
Button
Door Status
Switch
Teach
Button
IMPORTANT
After each reconfiguration of the GuardShield, 
test the system for proper configuration and 
operation before placing the guarded machine 
in operation.
Switch
Switch Function
Default 
Setting
Description
1
Mode Activation—Combination 
activates 
one of the following modes:
Guard only, Start interlock, Restart 
Interlock
ON
Guard Only
2
ON
3
MPCE Monitoring disable
ON
Disabled
4
Fixed Blanking Activate
OFF
Disabled
5
Floating Blanking Activate—Single 
Beam
OFF
Switches 5&6 cannot be activated 
“On” at the same time.
6
Floating Blanking Activate—Two 
Beams
OFF
7
Set Beam Coding
OFF
Disabled
8
Not used
OFF
Switch
Switch Function
Default 
Setting
Description
1
Set Beam Coding
OFF
Disabled
2
Machine Test Signal
OFF
OFF: Signal High active—No connection or 
connect normally open
ON: Signal Low active—Connect N/C
Switch 1
Switch 2
Condition
Operation
ON
ON
Guard Only
ON/OFF
Operation
OFF
ON
Start Interlock
(Push Button
Reset) 
Interlock at start up—Reset by actuation of 
pushbutton switch
OFF
OFF
Restart 
Interlock
Interlock at interruption of sensing area—Reset by 
actuation of pushbutton switch
ON
OFF
Start
Interlock
Interlock at start up—Reset by Interruption/
restoration of sensing area for <1 sec
ATTENTION
Every modification at the DIP switches must be 
stored in the memory of the device through the 
Teach function.
IMPORTANT
GuardShield light curtains with ArmorBlock 
Guard I/O connectivity have receiver DIP 
switches 1, 2, and 3 disabled. The configurable 
features allowed for this GuardShield light 
curtain are fixed and floating blanking and 
beam coding.