
4Rockwell Automation Publication 440N-IN018D-EN-P - May 2023
SensaGuard Rectangular Flat Pack (Series B Models Only) Installation Instructions
The recommended patchcord for use with the ArmorBlock® Guard I/O™ module is
2 m (6.5 ft) (catalog number 889D-F4ACDM-2). Replace the 2 with 0M3
(0.3m [0.98ft]), 1 (1 m [3.28 ft]), 5 (5 m [16.4 ft]), or 10 (10 m [32.8ft]) for standard
cable lengths.
Commissioning the Unique Coded Actuator
Power the Sensor
Connect the sensor to 24V DC (see Typical Wiring on page 3).
Teach the Actuator
(ability to learn an additional actuator)
Quick Start
1. Power up the sensor and bring an actuator into the sensing range.
2. Leave the actuator in the sensing field for a minimum of 2 minutes.
3. The learn process is complete.
Ability to Learn an Additional Actuator
The sensor automatically starts the learn process once an actuator enters the
sensing range.
Teach the Unique Actuator
(one-time learn only; unit locked)
Initial Teach of the Actuator
The sensor automatically starts the learn process once an actuator enters the
sensing range.
Learn a New Unique Coded Actuator
• To learn a replacement actuator, bring the actuator to be taught into the
sensing range of the safety switch.
• The learn sequence is the same as the sequence for Teach the Actuator.
• A sensor cannot relearn a previously learned actuator or a standard
SensaGuard actuator.
• The sensor only recognizes the most recently learned actuator.
Unique Coded Diagnostic
Error codes for the learn process. Cycle power to clear the fault.
Table 3 - 5-pin Diagram
Pin Color Signal
1Brown+24V
2 White Safety OSSD 1 Output
3Blue0V
4 Black Safety OSSD 2 Output
5 Gray Auxiliary Output
The recommended cordset is 2 m (6.5 ft) (catalog number 889D-F5AC-2). For additional
lengths, replace the 2 with 5 (5 m [16 ft]) or 10 (10 m [32.8ft]).
IMPORTANT If you do not require the auxiliary signal, use a 4-pin
cordset (catalog number 889D-F4AC-2).
IMPORTANT Do not use a 5-pin patchcord with the ArmorBlock
GuardI/O module.
IMPORTANT The unique coded sensor ships from the factory
unprogrammed and must be taught a unique coded
actuator, see Teach the Actuator.
A unique coded sensor can only learn a unique coded
actuator and cannot learn a standard coded actuator.
A standard coded sensor does not work with a unique
coded actuator.
The unique coded sensor Status/Diagnostic indicator,
flashes green eight times then repeats, whichindicates
that the sensor has not yet learned an actuator.
You can lock the unique coded sensor so it cannot
learn another actuator, see Teach the Unique Actuator.
IMPORTANT The sensor can learn a new actuator up to eight times.
The Status/Diagnostic indicator flashes the number of
actuators left that a sensor can learn.
Table 4 - Learn Sequence
Step Description
1 Target present Status/Diagnostic indicator flashes green 2Hz rate (15 s)
2 Verifying actuator Status/Diagnostic indicator flashes green/red 1 Hz rate (15 s)
3 Program sensor Status/Diagnostic indicator flashes green/red 2 Hz rate (15 s)
4 Program complete Status/Diagnostic indicator flashes green 2Hz rate (number of
learns that remain) (15 s)
5 Ready state Status/Diagnostic indicator shows steady green
6Learniscomplete-
Table 5 - Learn Sequence
Step Description
1 Target present Status/Diagnostic indicator flashes green 2Hz rate (15 s)
2 Verifying actuator Status/Diagnostic indicator flashes green/red 1 Hz rate (15 s)
3 Program sensor Status/Diagnostic indicator flashes green/red 2 Hz rate (15 s)
4 Program locking Status/Diagnostic indicator flashing green 2Hz rate (number
of learns that remain) (15 s)
5Remove the
actuator from the
sensing field Status/Diagnostic indicator changes to steady red
6Replace the
actuator back into
the sensing field
Status/Diagnostic indicator flashes green 2 Hz rate (number of
learns that remain), this action triggers the lock function.
7 Ready state Status/Diagnostic indicator shows steady green
8 Learn is complete Sensor is locked and cannot learn another actuator.
Table 6 - Signal from Status/Diagnostic Indicator
Flashes (2 Hz) Error Code
Green OSSD inputs not valid.
Red-red-red-green Cannot learn a standard SensaGuard
actuator.
Red-red-red-green-green Actuator already learned.
Red-red-red-green-green-green Bad RFID. Target moved out of range.
Red-red-red-green-green-green-green Exceeded learning eight actuators.
Red-red-red-green-green-green-green-green Unit locked. Cannot learn another actuator.