Technical Specifications:
Parameter 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
Operating Range 0.5 m to 7 m (extends to 14 m with reflector mode)
Response Time ≤ 20 ms (range-dependent)
Light Source Infrared (950 nm)
Beam Spacing 14 mm
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

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

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

Protection: Short-circuit and reverse polarity protection

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)

Mean Time to Dangerous Failure (MTTFd): > 100 years

Diagnostic Coverage (DC): > 99%

Key Features:
High Resolution: 14 mm beam spacing for precise finger and hand detection.

Extended Range: Supports up to 14 m operation with reflector mode.

Configurable Functions: Programmable via SICK’s SOPAS software (e.g., muting, blanking, cascade).

Status Indicators: Multi-color LEDs for alignment, beam blockage, and fault diagnostics.

Robust Construction: Resists industrial contaminants, vibrations, and mechanical impacts.

Easy Integration: Compatible with PLCs and safety relays via OSSD outputs.

Typical Applications:
Press brake and stamping machine guarding

Robotic work cell access control

Packaging machinery perimeter protection

Automated assembly line safety zones

Material handling equipment (e.g., conveyor entry points)