40 Rockwell Automation Publication 440G-UM001B-EN-P - May 2016
Chapter 4   Description of Operation
Emergency Release
Permits opening of a locked safety guard from outside the danger area without 
tools.
To actuate the emergency release, press the rotary knob down and turn it 
clockwise by 90° until the snap-in bolt latches in the hole of the flange. When 
the emergency release is in the latched position, guard locking is released.
To reset the emergency release, push the snap-in bolt inward using a small 
screwdriver or similar tool and simultaneously turn the rotary knob 
counterclockwise into the unlatched position. The emergency unlocking can 
be sealed in the unlatched position using the seal kit provided.
Figure 4 - Emergency Release
ATTENTION: 
• It must be possible to operate the emergency unlocking manually from 
outside the protected area without tools.
• Emergency unlocking must possess a marking indicating that it may be used 
only in an emergency.
• The actuator must not be under tensile stress during manual release.
• The unlocking function meets all other requirements from EN ISO 14119.
• Emergency unlocking meets the requirements of Category B according to EN 
ISO 13849-1:2008.
• Check the release function every time after mounting.
IMPORTANT The safety outputs are switched off when the emergency unlocking is 
actuated. Use the safety outputs to generate a stop command.
16
(0.63)
25.9 (1.02)
16.9 (0.66)
14.6
(0.57)
21 (0.83)
2
(0.08)
37.5
(1.48)
Rotary Knob
Hole for Sealing the 
Emergency Release
Flange
Snap-in Bolt
Driver
Flange