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Safety Light Curtain | Configurable Scanning Range | Type 4 Safety Rated | IP65 Enclosure | by SICK
The Safety Light Curtain is designed for industrial applications, featuring a configurable scanning range from 0.5 m to 70 m and a fast response time of 10 ms. Ideal for machine safeguarding and access control, this curtain ensures compliance with Type 4 safety standards and offers robust protection in harsh environments with its IP65 rating.
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Alternatively Known As: Safety light curtain, safety sensor curtain, industrial light barrier, machine safety curtain
Technical Specifications
- Scanning range: 0.5 m to 70 m configurable
- Number of beams: 4
- Beam separation: 300 mm
- Response time: 10 ms
- 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: 6.6 x 10^-9 (EN ISO 13849)
- Mission time: 20 years (EN ISO 13849)
- Supply voltage: 24 V DC (19.2 V DC to 28.8 V DC)
- Power consumption: ≤ 0.6 A
- Output devices: 2 PNP semiconductors, short-circuit protected
- Protection class: III (IEC 61140)
- Enclosure rating: IP65 (EN 60529)
- Operating temperature: -30 °C to +55 °C
- Storage temperature: -30 °C to +70 °C
- Vibration resistance: 5 g, 10 Hz to 55 Hz (EN 60068-2-6)
- Shock resistance: 10 g, 16 ms (EN 60068-2-27)
- Light source: Visible red LED, wavelength 630 nm to 680 nm
- Laser class: 2 (IEC 60825-1)
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 55mm x 150mm x 52mm
- Weight: 1.5 kg
Key Features
- Sender/receiver functional principle with optical synchronization
- Configurable scanning range from 0.5 m to 70 m
- 4 beams with 300 mm beam separation
- Integrated laser alignment aid and end cap with LED
- Type 4 safety rated (IEC 61496-1) with SIL 3 and PL e
- Fast response time of 10 ms
- Beam coding, restart interlock, external device monitoring, and sender test functions
- Male M12 8-pin connector with 15 m permitted cable length
- LED and 7-segment display for configuration feedback
- Housing made of powder coated aluminum alloy with polycarbonate scratch-resistant front screen
- IP65 rated enclosure for harsh environments
- Operating temperature range from -30 °C to +55 °C
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by a qualified professional is recommended to ensure compliance with safety standards and proper system integration.
Applications
- Industrial safety light curtain applications
- Machine safeguarding and access control
- Automation and manufacturing safety systems
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Durable construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Low power consumption enhances energy efficiency
- Robust IP65 rating ensures long service life in harsh environments
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK M40S-043010AR0 and M40E-043030RR0 safety light curtains are available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial safety and machine safeguarding applications.
