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GuardLink, Safety Relay, Ethernet Gateway and cable to the first GuardLink enabled tap, Cable length: 5m
GuardLink® Technology
• GuardLink is a safety-based communications protocol that links safety to The Connected Enterprise.
• Allen-Bradley® Guardmaster® smart safety devices featuring GuardLink technology deliver information, advanced functionality and flexibility, while enhancing safety and increasing efficiency machine- and plant-wide.
• GuardLink enabled devices offer advanced features and diagnostics that can only be accessed through a GuardLink connection tap.
GuardLink provides access to diagnostic data when the safety function occurs
• No configuration is required, with wiring achieved through the use of standard cables with M12 connectors
• A maximum of 32 safety input devices can be connected in series
• GuardLink enabled taps allow standard safety input devices with either electromechanical or solid state safety outputs to be connected to a GuardLink system
• Passive taps allow safety input devices with built-in GuardLink technology to be connected to a GuardLink system
• Remote lock/unlock and fault reset of safety input devices can be achieved
• Certified for applications up to and including PLe Cat 4 (ISO 13849-1) and SIL CL3 (IEC 62061)
GuardLink Enabled Connection Taps
• Provides device location and status to DG Relay
• Two bright indicators for device and link communication status
• Compact 40 mm housing fits on standard aluminum profiles
• TÜV Approved PLe, SIL 3, Cat 4 Rated
• IP65/IP67/IP69k environmental rating
• Power-To-Release and Power-To-Lock taps available
DG Guardmaster Safety Relays
• Dual channel relay monitors up to two circuits – one or two GuardLink circuits, one or two safety input devices, or one of each
• Local controls to configure the safety function
• Configurable multipurpose terminals
• Relay outputs to switch higher loads
• Connectivity to network interface via optical link
• Support of Single Wire Safety (SWS) to cascade multiple safety relays
• Add-on profile for Studio 5000® Logix Designer software provides access to relay and GuardLink device data
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