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UPDATE #14

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• Kinetix 6200 Modular Safe Speed Servo Drive
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• 6181F/P Integrated Display Computers
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• SafeZone Safety Laser Scanner now Available with Single Zone or 4 Zone Detection
• KwikLink Lite Media and Configuration Terminal Simplifies DeviceNet Connectivity, Commissioning and Troubleshooting
• Extended Line of Solid-State Contactors
• E1 Plus Remote Indication Display 193-ERID

Minotaur MSR42 Safety Controller for Guardshield Micro 400 Safety Light Curtains

The Allen-Bradley Minotaur MSR42 safety controller is ideal for light curtain applications large or small. The ‘out of box’ defaults allow users to attach the GuardShield™ Micro 400 light curtains with basic On/Off functionality and fixed blanking. If muting or additional safety product monitoring is required, an optical interface along with the Configuration and Diagnostic Software enables the user to configure the module for more advanced functions including two or four sensor muting.


The latest Firmware upgrade (2.05) allows the product to be used with the Guardshield Micro 400 light curtains where fixed blanking is required. The Blanking function is configured in the MSR42 using an external selector switch to teach-in the desired blanked area.

Features include:
• Basic configuration
• Category 4 PLe to EN ISO 13849-1
• SIL CL3 per IEC 61508, IEC 62061
• Stop category 0,1
• Manual or automatic start
• Output monitoring
• Input and output status LEDs
• Removable terminals
• Additional software configurable features
• 2- and 4-sensor muting with Micro 400 light curtains
• 2-sensor muting with other standard light curtains
• Configurable auxiliary outputs
• Additional safety devices can also be monitored
• Fixed Blanking

MSR 41 Controller for Guardshield Micro 400 Light curtain

For customers who do not require the additional functionality provided by the Minotaur MSR42 a new controller, Minotaur MSR 41 is available for use with the Guardshield Micro 400 Safety Light curtains. The product provides basic on/off functionality for the light curtain (out of the box). The MSR41 CAN NOT be connected to the configuration and Diagnostics software for configuration or monitoring. It is designed to provide a simple three box solution for customers using the Micro400. Only the Micro400 can be used with this safety relay.

Features
• Basic configuration
• Category 4 PLe to EN ISO 13849-1
• SIL CL3 per IEC 61508, IEC 62061
• Stop category 0
• Manual or automatic start
• Output monitoring
• Input and output status LEDs
• Removable terminals

For more information, please e-mail us at: info_update@ra.rockwell.com ref: 'MSR41/42'.