The SICK S30A-4011BA is a Type 4 safety light curtain designed for point-of-operation safeguarding on machinery and industrial equipment. This device provides reliable personnel protection through an invisible infrared protection field, ensuring safe operation while maintaining productivity.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Article Number S30A-4011BA
Type Type 4 (IEC 61496-1/-2)
Protection Height 400 mm
Resolution 14 mm
Detection Capability ≥ Ø 14 mm
Operating Range 0.1 - 7 m
Response Time ≤ 20 ms
Light Source Infrared LED, 950 nm
Beam Alignment Integrated alignment LEDs
Safety Certification PL e (ISO 13849), SIL 3 (IEC 61508)
Protection Rating IP65
Housing Material Anodized aluminum
Electrical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Power Supply 24 V DC (±25%)
Power Consumption < 5 W
Output Type 2x OSSD (PNP)
Output Current 100 mA per output
Connection M12 connectors, 4-pin
Voltage Drop < 2.5 V
Current Consumption < 100 mA
Mechanical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Dimensions (Tx/Rx) 45 × 45 × 400 mm
Weight Approx. 400 g per unit
Mounting M4 threaded holes
Alignment Visual alignment indicators
Operating Temperature -10 °C ... +55 °C
Storage Temperature -40 °C ... +70 °C
Vibration Resistance 10-55 Hz, 0.35 mm amplitude
Shock Resistance 30 g, 11 ms duration
Key Features
1. High Safety Performance
Type 4 safety according to IEC 61496
PL e according to ISO 13849-1
SIL 3 according to IEC 61508
Redundant safety circuits
2. Reliable Operation
14 mm resolution for finger protection
7-meter operating range
Integrated alignment aids
Automatic monitoring of contamination
3. Robust Construction
IP65 protection rating
Anodized aluminum housing
Resistant to oils and coolants
Suitable for harsh environments
4. Easy Installation
Compact design for space-constrained applications
M12 connectors for quick installation
Visual alignment indicators
Flexible mounting options
Performance Characteristics
Start-up Time: < 500 ms
Beam Diameter: 15 mm at 3 m distance
Ambient Light Immunity: ≤ 30000 Lux
MTTFd: > 200 years
Diagnostic Coverage: > 99%
Hardware Fault Tolerance: 1
Safety Functions
Emergency Stop: Category 0/1
Safety Distance: According to ISO 13855
Muting: Supported with additional equipment
Blanking: Fixed and floating blanking
Cascading: Multiple device synchronization
Application Areas
Press Brakes: Point-of-operation protection