Allen-Bradley | 2198-D032-ERS3 |Guardmaster

Product Description: Allen-Bradley 2198-D032-ERS3

The Allen-Bradley 2198-D032-ERS3 is a Guardmaster safety light curtain emitter designed to provide reliable and high-performance presence sensing for personnel protection in industrial safety applications. It is part of the Guardmaster series, offering advanced sensing technology to safeguard hazardous machine areas by detecting objects or persons entering a protected zone. The emitter works in tandem with a receiver to create a protective light beam barrier that enhances workplace safety and complies with relevant safety standards.

Product Type

• Safety Light Curtain Emitter
• Series: Guardmaster
• Model: 2198-D032-ERS3

Key Features

• 32 mm resolution (beam spacing) for precise detection
• Infrared LED-based emitter providing stable and reliable light beams
• Robust industrial design for harsh environments
• Emits multiple beams across the protective field for full area coverage
• Compatible with Guardmaster safety light curtain receivers (e.g., 2198-R series)
• Easy alignment with receiver for installation
• Short response time for quick hazard detection
• Meets or exceeds international safety standards (e.g., IEC 61496-1/-2)
• IP65 or higher rated housing for dust and water resistance

Technical Specifications

• Number of Beams: 32
• Beam Spacing (Resolution): 32 mm
• Operating Range: Typically up to 7 meters (varies by model and receiver pairing)
• Power Supply Voltage: 24 V DC (typical for Guardmaster systems)
• Response Time: Fast response for safety applications
• Housing Material: Robust aluminum or plastic housing for durability
• Environmental Protection: IP65 or better
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F)
• Safety Category: Meets Category 4 safety requirements under ISO 13849-1 (dependent on system configuration)

Application Areas

• Personnel safety guarding for machinery and robotic cells
• Hazardous area perimeter guarding
• Access control to dangerous zones in manufacturing plants
• Automated assembly lines
• Packaging and material handling equipment
• Presses, cutters, and other high-risk machinery

Advantages

• High resolution for precise and reliable presence detection
• Easy to integrate with existing Guardmaster safety systems
• Durable construction suitable for industrial environments
• Enhances workplace safety and compliance with safety regulations
• Reduces risk of accidents and downtime