Technical Specifications:
Category Details
Type Type 4 Safety Light Curtain (IEC 61496-1/2)
Protective Height 430 mm
Resolution 14 mm (finger/hand detection)
Number of Beams 31
Scanning Range 0.5 m to 7 m (max. 14 m with reflector)
Response Time ≤ 20 ms (dependent on scanning range)
Light Source Infrared LEDs (950 nm)
Electrical Characteristics:
Operating Voltage: 24 V DC ±20%

Current Consumption: ≤ 1.2 A (including OSSD outputs)

Outputs: 2 OSSD (Output Signal Switching Devices), PNP, 100 mA each

Auxiliary Outputs: 2 PNP, 100 mA (e.g., for muting or override)

Control Inputs: 2 (e.g., for muting, reset, or external device monitoring)

Communication: RS-232/422 (configurable via software)

Mechanical & Environmental Properties:
Housing Material: Aluminum profile with polycarbonate windows

Protection Rating: IP65 (dust-tight and protected against water jets)

Dimensions: 540 mm × 50 mm × 45 mm (H×W×D)

Weight: ≈ 1.2 kg (transmitter/receiver each)

Operating Temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C

Storage Temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C

Safety Ratings:
Safety Integrity Level (SIL): SIL 3 (IEC 61508)

Performance Level (PL): PL e (ISO 13849-1)

MTTFd: > 100 years

Diagnostic Coverage (DC): > 99%

Key Features:
High Resolution: 14 mm beam spacing for finger/hand protection.

Extended Range: Up to 14 m range with reflector mode.

Flexible Configuration: Programmable via SICK’s SOPAS software.

Muting Function: Supports automated muting for material flow.

Visual Indicators: LEDs for status (power, alignment, blockage, errors).

Robust Design: Resists vibration, shock, and environmental contaminants.

Typical Applications:
Robotic cell access monitoring

Press brake and stamping machine guarding

Packaging machinery perimeter protection

Automated assembly line safety zones

Material handling equipment (e.g., conveyor gaps)