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Safety Light Curtain | Sender/Receiver | Configurable Scanning Range | IP65 Rated | by SICK
The Safety Light Curtain features a sender/receiver functional principle with a configurable scanning range from 0.5 m to 70 m, making it ideal for industrial safety and machine guarding applications. With 4 beams and a 300 mm beam separation, it ensures reliable personnel protection in hazardous areas, while its IP65 rating guarantees durability in harsh environments.
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Alternatively Known As: Safety light curtain, industrial safety sensor, machine guarding light curtain, muting light curtain, safety sensor pair
Technical Specifications
- Functional principle: Sender/receiver
- 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)
- Output signal switching devices: 2 PNP semiconductors, short-circuit protected
- Supply voltage: 24 V DC (19.2 V DC to 28.8 V DC)
- Power consumption: ≤ 0.6 A
- Protection class: III (IEC 61140)
- Enclosure rating: IP65 (EN 60529)
- Operating temperature: -30 °C to +55 °C
- Storage temperature: -30 °C to +70 °C
- Housing material: Aluminum alloy ALMGSI 0.5, powder coated
- Front screen: Polycarbonate, scratch-resistant coating
- Light source: LED, visible red light 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 (IEC 61496-1) with SIL 3 and PL e performance levels
- Flexible, configurable 4-signal muting for differentiation between man and material
- External device monitoring (EDM) and sender test functions
- Hirschmann male connector M26, 12-pin system connection
- LED 7-segment display for configuration and diagnostics
- Protection class III (IEC 61140) with 24 V DC supply voltage
- 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 qualified personnel is required to ensure compliance with safety standards and proper system integration.
Applications
- Industrial safety for machinery and automation
- Personnel protection in hazardous areas
- Access control and perimeter guarding
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Energy-efficient LED light source reduces power consumption
- Durable housing materials extend product lifespan and reduce waste
- Configurable scanning range optimizes energy use for specific applications
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK M40S-043013AA0 and M40E-043033RB0 safety light curtains are available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial safety and machine guarding applications.
