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Available with CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP

Our Bulletin 450L GuardShield™ POC safety light curtains are unlike traditional safety light curtains, which are based on separate transmitter and receiver units. Patented technology allows each transceiver to be used as a transmitter or receiver via an innovative plug-in module. The 450L-B is the basic model with on/off functionality. The advanced 450L-E model features integrated laser alignment, cascading, blanking, and integrated muting.

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What's New?

  • The advanced 450L-E model now features blanking and integrated muting.
  • Connection over EtherNet/IP makes the 450L-E light curtain a smart safety device that enhances safety while providing connectivity through The Connected Enterprise®

Overview

  • Connection over EtherNet/IP makes the 450L-E light curtain a smart safety device that enhances safety while providing connectivity through The Connected Enterprise®
  • Includes patented technology that allows each transceiver to be used either as a transmitter or receiver via an innovative plug-in module
  • Features an active protective field that senses over the entire length of a transceiver
  • Offers a wide range of protection heights 150…1950 mm (5.9…76.7 in.) in increments of 150 mm (0.5 ft)
  • Features a compact housing design 30 x 30 mm (1.18 x 1.18 in.)
  • Provides easy configuration of the start mode, external device monitoring (EDM), and scanning range by DIP switches on the plug-in modules
  • Provides basic on/off functionality (450L-B only)

Bulletin 450L-E Safety Light Curtains

  • Offers enhanced features including integrated laser alignment, longer operating range and options for cascading, blanking and integrated muting
  • Features integrated laser alignment for fast and reliable installation
  • Offers built-in cascading, blanking and integrated muting capabilities

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  • Protect your people, productivity, and environment with our Safety Components and integrated Safety Solutions. We understand your factory floor challenges and can help you meet your goals with one of the broadest safety portfolios in the industry.

450L GuardShield Safety Light Curtain Introduction

Ian Murgatroyd, Rockwell Automation EMEA Product Manager, gives an overview the Smart Safety 450L GuardShield light curtains.

450L GuardShield CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP

Watch this Introduction to CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP which is now the first of its kind on the 450L GuardShield safety light curtains. 

Unboxing a 450L Safety Light Curtain

Watch as Product Manager, Derek Charge, unboxes the 450L Safety Light Curtains. He talks through the features and functionality.

How to Align a 450L Safety Light Curtain

Derek Charge, Rockwell Automation Product Manager, demonstrates how to align 450L safety light curtains. He talks through the features and functionality of the light curtains.

How To Perform the 450L GuardShield Confirmation Process

Derek Charge, Rockwell Automation Product Manager, demonstrates how to perform the confirmation process on 450L GuardShield safety light curtains.

Studio 5000 Setup for 450L GuardShield CIP Safety

This how to video details the integration of Studio 5000® with 450L GuardShield safety light curtains.

How to use the Brackets - 450L GuardShield Safety Light Curtains

Derek Charge, Rockwell Automation Product Manager, demonstrates how to use the brackets on 450L GuardShield safety light curtains.

GuardShield 450L-B Safety Light Curtain Video

Learn how patented transceiver technology can help improve your operations.


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Presence Sensing Safety Devices Brochure GLSAFE-br001
Bulletin 450L-B Safety Light Curtain POC Product Profile 450L-PP001
Bulletin 450L-E Safety Light Curtain Product Profile 450L-PP002
Bulletin 450L GuardShield Safety Light Curtain Technical Data 450L-TD001
Bulletin 450L GuardShield Light Curtain Weld Shield Installation Instructions 450L-IN001
Bulletin 450L Side Mounting Bracket Set for GuardShield Light Curtains Installation Instructions 450L-IN002
GuardShield Light Curtain Optical Interface Device 450L-IN003
GuardShield Safety Light Curtain Installation Instructions 450L-IN004
GuardShield Muting Distribution Block 450L-IN005
GuardShield Safety Light Curtain Status Light Installation Instructions 450L-IN007
GuardShield Safety Light Curtain EtherNet/IP Network Interface Installation Instructions 450L-IN008
Bulletin 450L GuardShield Safety Light Curtain User Manual 450L-UM001
GuardShield 450L EtherNet/IP Module CIP Safety Connection User Manual 450L-UM002
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Typical applications for the Bulletin 450L-B Safety Light Curtains include:

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