Original instructions, Safety instructions—maintenance – 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
Checklist
Before the initiation of the GuardShield Type 2 the responsible person 
should work through the following checklist.
Cable check prior to initiation:
Switch the GuardShield Type 2 on and check its function by observing 
the following:
Safety Instructions—Maintenance
Note:
1. For safety reasons all inspection results should be
recorded.
2. Only persons, who clearly understand the functioning of the
GuardShield Type 2 and of the machine, may carry out an 
inspection.
3. If installer, planning engineer and operator are different people,
make sure that the user has sufficient information available to carry 
out the inspection. 
Daily Inspection
Operate the machine and check, if the hazardous movement will stop 
under the following circumstances.
1.
The power supply is solely connected to the GuardShield Type 2.
2.
The power supply is a 24V DC device, that must comply to all 
applicable standards of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, 
and the product standard (IEC 61496).
3.
Proper polarity of the power supply at the GuardShield Type 2.
4.
The transmitter connection cable is properly connected to the 
transmitter, the receiver connection cable is properly connected 
to the receiver. 
5.
The double insulation between the light curtain output and an 
external potential is ensured.
6.
The OSSD outputs are not connected to +24V DC.
7.
The connected switching elements (load) are not connected to 
24V DC. 
8.
No connection to a conventional power supply.
9.
If two or more GuardShield Type 2 are to be used, make sure that 
each system is properly installed, in order to avoid optical 
interference.
10.
Two seconds after switching on, the system starts to work 
properly, if the protective field is free of obstructions.
ATTENTION
Assure that all power to the machine, and 
safety system is disconnected during 
electrical installation.
Prior to powering up the GuardShield Type 2 
system, the responsible person should 
review the following Checklist.
IMPORTANT
1.
Approach to hazardous machine parts must only be possible 
through passage through the protective field of GuardShield Type 
2.
2.
Operators cannot step through the sensing area while working on 
dangerous machine parts.
3.
The safety distance of the application is bigger than the calculated 
value. 
4.
The optic front cover is neither scratched nor dirty.
5.
The protective field is interrupted.
6.
Hazardous machine movement stops immediately, if the 
protective field is interrupted by the test rod directly in front of 
the transmitter, directly in front of the receiver and in the middle 
between transmitter and receiver. 
7.
No hazardous machine movement while the test rod is anywhere 
within the protective field.
8.
The power supply of the GuardShield Type 2 is turned off.
9.
If the blanking function is activated, check all sections of the 
protective field with the appropriate test piece.
Never operate the GuardShield Type 2 before 
carrying out the following inspection. 
Improper inspection can lead to serious or 
even deadly injury.
ATTENTION
If any of the above conditions do not result in 
the hazardous motion of the machine 
ceasing, do not allow the protected machine 
to be placed in operation.
IMPORTANT