Allen-Bradley GuardLink Enabled Tap Installation Instructions

The Allen-Bradley GuardLink Enabled Tap is a safety device that provides a safe and reliable connection for your automation system. It supports GuardLink® safety technology, providing a secure and efficient way to connect sensors and safety devices. The GuardLink Enabled Tap also supports Power to Lock guard locking devices, which can be used to ensure that safety guards are properly closed and locked before machinery can operate.

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Installation Instructions
Original Instructions
GuardLink Enabled Tap
Catalog Numbers 440S-SF5D, 440S-SF8D, 440S-MF5D, 440S-MF8D, 440S-MLF8D, 440S-SLF8D
IMPORTANT
• Electronic equipment. Handle with care, do not drop.
• A 24V DC Class 2 power source is required for all
GuardLink&reg; enabled taps.
• Cat. Nos. 440S-MLF8D and 440S-SLF8D are the only
GuardLink enabled taps that support Power to Lock
guard locking devices.
Link In/Out Connection
Table 1 - J1 — 4-pin Micro M12 Male (Link In)
J1
Figure 1 - Dimensions [mm (in.)]
57 (2.24)
&Oslash;5.4 (0.21)
INPUT
Pin No.
Wire Color
Function
1
Brown
24V DC
2
White
GuardLink Safety
3
Blue
GND
4
Black
GuardLink CLU
Pinouts
2
1
3
4
Table 2 - J2 — 4-pin Micro M12 Female (Link Out)
M12 x 1 thread
J2
79.64 (3.13)
17
(0.67)
Pin No.
Wire Color
Function
1
Brown
24V DC
2
White
GuardLink Safety
3
Blue
GND
4
Black
GuardLink CLU
Pinouts
2
1
4
3
38.5 (1.51)
Figure 2 - Status Indicators
Device Status Indicator
Device Connection
To Device
Table 3 - J3 — 5-pin Micro M12 Female
J3
J3
Cat. No.
J2
J1
Link In
Link Out
Pin
No.
Wire Color
1
Brown
2
White
3
Blue
4
Black
5
Gray
Link Status Indicator
Mounting Information
IMPORTANT
Do not over torque the mounting hardware.
Attribute
Value
Recommended fastener size
M5
Mounting hardware torque
2.20 N•m (19.95 in•lb)
Connector torque
Finger tighten the cordset connections and then tighten an
additional 1/4- to 1/2-turn with pliers.
440S-MF5D
440S-SF5D
EMSS
OSSD
Safety Contact A
Safety OSSD Channel
A Input
GND
GND
Safety Contact B
Safety OSSD Channel
B Input
Pinout
24V DC
—
3
5
2
1
4
Optional Mounting Bracket
Table 4 - J3 — 8-pin Micro M12 Female
Figure 3 - 440S-GLTAPBRK1 Dimensions [mm (in.)]
J3
Cat. No. (2)
Pin
No.
Wire
Color (1)
EMSS
OSSD
1
White
—
Auxiliary Input
2
Brown
Lock/Unlock
24V DC
3
Green
—
Lock/Unlock
4
Yellow
Safety Contact B
Safety OSSD Channel B+
(24V DC)
Safety Contact A
Safety OSSD Channel A
Input
Safety Contact B
Safety OSSD Channel B
Input
5
(1)
(2)
Gray
440S-MF8D
440S-MLF8D
440S-SF8D
440S-SLF8D
6
Pink
7
Blue
GND
GND
8
Red
Safety Contact A
Safety OSSD Channel A+
(24V DC)
6 x &Oslash;5.4 (0.21) for M5 screws
(&Oslash;11 (0.43) max screw head)
Pinout
38.5
(1.51)
4
3
5
8
2
1
22
(0.87)
20
(0.79)
76.6 (3.01)
6
11
(0.43)
25
(0.98)
7
Wire colors apply to the Type B cordset.
Cat. Nos. 440S-MLF8D and 440S-SLF8D are the only GuardLink enabled taps that support Power to
Lock guard locking devices.
19.6
(0.77)
Additional Resources
These documents contain additional information concerning related products from
Rockwell Automation.
Resource
Description
Guardmaster GuardLink Safety System User Provides guidelines for installing a
Manual, publication 440R-UM015
Guardmaster&reg; GuardLink Safety System.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Provides general guidelines for installing a
Rockwell Automation industrial system.
Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1
Product Certifications website,
rok.auto/certifications
Provides declarations of conformity,
certificates, and other certification details.
You can view or download publications at rok.auto/literature.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
At the end of life, this equipment should be collected separately from any unsorted municipal waste.
Rockwell Automation maintains current product environmental compliance information on its website at rok.auto/pec.
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Key features

GuardLink® safety technology
Power to Lock guard locking devices support
Compact and robust design
Easy installation and configuration
Link In/Out connection
Status indicators
Mounting information

Frequently asked questions

The Allen-Bradley GuardLink Enabled Taps are available in various models, including: * 440S-SF5D * 440S-SF8D * 440S-MF5D * 440S-MF8D * 440S-MLF8D * 440S-SLF8D Refer to the documentation or contact customer support for specific details on each model.

The GuardLink Enabled Tap uses a 4-pin Micro M12 Male connector (J1) for the Link In connection and a 4-pin Micro M12 Female connector (J2) for the Link Out connection. Refer to the documentation for detailed pinouts and connection information.

The GuardLink Enabled Tap can be mounted using M5 fasteners with a torque of 2.20 N•m (19.95 in•lb). Please refer to the documentation for detailed mounting information.