The world's smallest safety light curtain
This is the perfect answer when you need the features of a full-sized safety curtain but you have limited space. The Infrascan range of light curtains is designed to be so simple that they are virtually plug and play.
Simply attach to the machine with the transmitter facing the receiver, plug in the cables to the guards, apply the 24Vdc power supply, and terminate to the machine control. No alignment needed.
Installation
Ensure that the light curtain selected is suited to the application. Give consideration to the scan height, the scan range and the line of sight - make sure there are no obstacles or reflective planes in line. Ensure that reaching the hazard area is not possible when the light curtain is active. This may require additional guarding components.
For advice - especially where safety requirements, regulations and standards are important - contact SafetyTec or an approved agent.
Standard configuration
- Plug-in connectors for easy installation.
- TX cable - 2 wires within for 24Vdc connection.
- RX cable - also uses 24Vdc, with 3 additional wires for switching functions.
- Standard cable lengths - 5 m (16 ft) or 10 m (32 ft).
- Preset scan range - all guards arrive preset for ease of installation. Easily changed via the range setting switches on the TX.
Type 4 safety rating
All Infrascan guards are Type 4 safety as defined by EN 61496-1 and Category SIL3 PLe as defined by ISO 13849-1. Type 4 light curtains are suited to machinery with all risk categories, including high-risk applications such as robotic applications, power presses and other high-risk machinery where safety integrity is crucial and legally required.
Finger Guard - closest operation
The Infrascan can have a very small ODC (14 mm), allowing it to be positioned very close to the hazard - though not closer than 100 mm (4 in). Actual distance is subject to stopping time.
This means the lightguard can be a smaller one as long as it is not possible to reach over, under or around the sides of the guard to contact the hazard area.
Hand Guard - close operation
With a relatively small ODC (35 mm), the lightguard can still be positioned fairly close to the hazard. Because it sits a bit further away than the 14 mm ODC version, it can be a larger ODC - making it faster and less costly.
It must still not be possible to reach over, under or around the sides of the guard to contact the hazard area.
Need the spec sheet?
Download the Infrascan brochure or get in touch and we will help you select the right configuration.