Original instructions, Troubleshooting guide – Rockwell Automation 440L GuardShield Type 2 Safety Light Curtain User Manual User Manual
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GuardShield™ Type 2 Safety Light Curtain Installation Instructions
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Original instructions
Troubleshooting Guide
The light curtain carries out an internal self-test after startup. If an error 
occurs, an appropriate signal combination is sent through the LEDs to 
the transmitter and receiver.
Condition
No.
Error Description
Action
6
Internal fault, receiver
• Replace receiver
7
Internal fault, transmitter
• Check connections transmitter/
receiver
• Exchange transmitter
8
External fault
• Check connections of OSSD
outputs for short circuit against 
+24V DC and GND (cable, 
connected devices)
• Replace receiver
9
External fault (MPCE error)
The function Relay monitoring is 
activated and after clearing the OSSD 
the input Relay monitoring does not 
recognize a change of state.
• Check connection Relay
monitoring
• Check connected relay for closed
contact (if OSSD ON—input Relay 
monitoring must have GND level, 
if OSSD OFF—input Relay 
monitoring must have +24V)
• Switch on only after POWER OFF/
ON