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Changing a Fixed Blanking Field is as Easy as Turning a Keyswitch
Blanking allows portions of a light
curtain’s sensing field to be disabled to
accommodate objects typically associated
with the process to be ignored by
the light curtain. When this object is
stationary—e.g. mounting hardware, a
machine fixture, tooling or conveyor—so
is the blanked portion of the sensing
field. Known as fixed blanking, this function
requires that the object be in the
specified area at all times. If any of the
beams programmed as “blanked” are not
blocked by the fixture or workpiece, a
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stop signal is sent to the machine.
For machine setup changes that
require modification to a fixed blanking
field configuration, the new Guard-
Shield Remote Teach System is the ideal
solution. It provides a remote means of
changing a fixed blanking configuration
within the GuardShield safety light
curtain. This time-saving system features
a metal, NEMA-style keyswitch box that
eliminates the need to open the Guard-
Shield receiver interrupting the mode of
operation to teach the light curtain. The
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IP65 rated key switch box is provided
with a steel mounting back plate to facilitate
mounting of the box in proximity to
the GuardShield receiver. It is necessary
to see the receiver LEDs when performing
the teach function. Put simply, the
GuardShield remote teach system allows
engineers to reduce changeover time by
remotely changing a fixed-blanking configuration
within the GuardShield safety
light curtain.
Features:
• IP65 rated metal keyswitch box with
mounting plate – ideal for use in
industrial environments
• Easy-to-use three-position spring
return keyswitch (Run/Configure/
Teach) simplifies the teach process
• 2m patchcord for ease of standard
GuardShield connections
• Y-connector for quick, reliable interface
between GuardShield receiver
and remote teach box
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