Presence Sensing Safety Devices
Safety Light Curtains
Point of Operation Control
6m/18m
(19.69ft/59.06ft)
Maximum scanning range
14mm/30mm
(0.55in/1.18in)
Resolution (object sensitivity)
Maximum height of protective field
Minimum height of protective field
1814mm/1832mm
(71.4in/72.1in)
314mm/332 mm
(12.36in/13.07in)
The optical axis (centre of window) is marked on the end cap.
Specifications
Standards
Approvals
EN 50100
BG, cULus and CE marked for all
applicable directives
Description
Protected Height
Scanning Range
314mm...1832mm (12.3in...72.1in)
Point of Operation Control (POC) safety light curtains are active
opto-electronic protection devices (AOPD) with resolutions of
14mm (0.55in) or 30mm (1.18in).
0.3m...6m (0.98ft...19.6ft)/0.3m...18m
(0.98ft...59.0ft)
Resolution
14mm/30mm (0.55in/1.18in)
IP 65
Allen-Bradley Guardmaster POC safety light curtains are self-
checking and belong to Safety Category 4. They have been designed
for industrial applications and are characterized by:
Enclosure Rating
Connection Type
7-pin mini style quick-disconnect on
transmitter and receiver
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High degree of reliability
Maintenance-free components
Practical size
Sturdy modular construction
Universal application possibilities
Simple installation
Supply Voltage Uv
Maximum Residual Ripple
24V DC ± 20%
5 Vss
Power Consumption
Synchronization
0.9...1.5 Amps (no-load)
Optical, without separate
synchronization channel
Outputs
Minimum output voltage
2 x PNP, 0.5 A, short circuit protected
Uv - 2V
Features
Response Time
Protection
≤15ms
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Maintenance-free operation
Control-reliable solid-state outputs
Short circuit and overload
State of the art microprocessor technology with custom-designed
ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits)
Easy assembly and alignment
Quick-disconnect mini style connectors
Long scanning range and high resolution
Small housing cross section: 52mm x 55mm (2.05in x 2.17in)
Fast response time ≤15ms
Connection
Maximum wire cross
section
2
1.0mm with jacket
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2
1.5mm without jacket
Cable length
60m (196.8ft)
Protection against over-voltage (≥1kV)
from Level 3 or higher (IEC 801 part 5;
2 kV)
Large excess gain
between PE and +V.
Possibility to daisy-chain two sensors (to prevent personnel from
standing between protective field and the point of operation)
Construction in compliance with EN 50100 Category 4
(self-checking)
Mode of Operation➊
Safety Category
Guard-only with automatic restart
Type 4 (self-checking)
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Requirement
According to EN 50100
Tested and approved for USA, Europe, Canada and Japan
Operating Ambient Temp.
Air Humidity
0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
15%...95% (not condensing)
-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Storage Temperature
Approximate Dimensions
Height
Housing cross section
Length dependent upon protected
height; (see dimensional drawings)
52 mm x 55 mm (2.05in x 2.17in)
➊ The PO C without using a separate control unit, will operate
in a guard only m ode with autom atic restart.
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