Rockwell Automation Laser Scanners Help Enable Access to Critical Data

Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SafeZone 3 laser scanners now support the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) safety protocol based on EtherNet/IP.

This helps users access critical data needed to gain a full understanding of the status of a machine or production line.

Ultimately, intelligent safety devices such as the SafeZone 3 provide meaningful information to support users in monitoring machine health and increasing uptime,

improve flexibility and enhance safety while reducing total cost of ownership.

SafeZone 3 laser scanners can be integrated into the Allen-Bradley GuardLogix safety control system using Studio 5000 Logix Designer.

This enables SIL 2/PLd rated applications. It also supports Device Level Ring (DLR) network topologies to help increase network resiliency.

The SafeZone 3 laser scanner is designed for zone or entry detection in or around work areas.

It allows users to monitor up to four security zones simultaneously without having to switch between zones.

It also extends the radius of the scanner's safety zone and provides critical diagnostic data over a single EtherNet/IP connection.

This effectively increases productivity, for example, by alerting workers when they approach the work area in case the machine slows down or stops.

In addition, the CIP Safety feature extends the diagnostic data available to alert users to common faults such as dust in the scanner lens.

SafeZone 3 is equipped with enhanced HD range scanning technology for use in hazardous areas or near hazardous points.

This not only improves the accuracy of scanning data, but also increases the scanner's resistance to dust, smoke, welding flash and other optical interference.

In addition, the SafeZone 3 has configuration memory stored in the system plug, which helps prevent downtime when the unit needs to be replaced quickly.

Other features of the scanner include a bright colour display that works with user-friendly buttons to show device settings and status.

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