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C40E-S146 | Safety light curtains
The SICK C40E-S146 safety light curtain is designed for explosive areas, providing high safety integrity with Type 4 certification, SIL 3 level, and advanced protective functions in a robust IP65 aluminum housing.
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Product Name/Title: C40E-S146 | Safety light curtains
Brand: SICK
SKU: 1081932
Alternatively Known As: Safety light curtain, Explosion-proof light curtain, Industrial safety sensor, Machine safety light barrier
Technical Specifications
- Application: Explosive areas
- Ex-approvals: ATEX II 3G Ex nA op is IIC T4 Gc X, II 3D Ex tc IIIC T135°C Dc
- System part: Receiver
- Resolution: 20 mm
- Protective field height: 900 mm
- Scanning range: 21 m
- Synchronization: Optical
- Safety type: Type 4 (IEC 61496-1)
- Safety integrity level: SIL 3 (IEC 61508)
- Category: Category 4 (EN ISO 13849)
- Performance level: PL e (EN ISO 13849)
- PFHD: 15 x 10^-9 (EN ISO 13849)
- Mission time: 20 years (EN ISO 13849)
- Safe state on fault: At least one OSSD OFF
- Functions: Protective operation, restart interlock, external device monitoring, beam coding, configurable scanning range, multiple blanking options, direction monitoring, sensor gap monitoring, sequence monitoring, object entry monitoring
- Interfaces: Hirschmann male connector M26 12-pin, configuration via female M8 4-pin connector, PC software CDS
- Electrical data: 24 V DC supply, PNP semiconductor outputs, short-circuit protected, output current ≤ 500 mA per OSSD
- Mechanical data: Aluminum extruded profile housing, cross-section 48 mm x 40 mm
- Ambient data: IP65 rated, operating temperature 0°C to +55°C, storage -25°C to +70°C, vibration and shock resistant
- Wavelength: 850 nm
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 900mm x 40mm x 48mm
- Weight: 2.5 kg
Key Features
- Type 4 safety light curtain with IEC 61496-1 certification
- Safety integrity level SIL 3 and Category 4 performance
- Optical synchronization with 21 m scanning range
- Protective field height of 900 mm with 20 mm resolution
- Multiple safety functions including restart interlock, external device monitoring, and beam coding
- Configurable scanning range and dynamic blanking for object pattern recognition
- Self-teaching dynamic blanking for goods and pallet detection
- Robust aluminum extruded profile housing with IP65 rating
- ATEX approvals for gas and dust explosive atmospheres
- 7-segment display for configuration and diagnostics
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation must be performed by qualified professionals familiar with safety light curtains and explosive area certifications to ensure compliance and safety.
Applications
- Explosive areas requiring high safety standards
- Industrial automation safety systems
- Machine safeguarding in hazardous environments
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Enhances workplace safety reducing risk of accidents and associated environmental hazards
- Durable design reduces waste and replacement frequency
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK C40E-S146 Safety Light Curtain is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial and explosive area safety applications.
