MS4800B-20-0680-10X-10R-RM1

Introduction

The MS4800B-20-0680-10X-10R-RM1 is a machine safety light curtain manufactured by AutomationDirect. It is a multi-beam type of curtain designed to detect objects moving past the face of the unit, and optionally activating safety measures as a result. This article will cover the application field and the basic working principle of the MS4800B-20-0680-10X-10R-RM1.

Application Field

The MS4800B-20-0680-10X-10R-RM1 is designed to be used in industrial safety applications. It is well-suited for safeguarding dangerous areas of machinery and automated processes. The curtain helps to prevent accidents and damage to personnel, machines and processes that can be caused by unauthorised personnel accessing dangerous areas. The curtain is also used to reduce the risk of damage or harm resulting from abnormal machine behaviour.

It is important to note that the curtain is designed to detect objects, not humans, and is not a human sensing device. The user should ensure that a valid and appropriate device is used when human safety is a concern.

The curtain can be used in a wide range of applications including automated pick-and-place operations, robotic handling, die cutting or moulding machines. The built-in industrial grade features make it suitable for use in many other applications where safe machine guarding is needed.

Working Principle

The curtain works by projecting invisible light beams across the protected area. When an object passes through the light beams, it causes the sensor to detect the interruption and relay a signal to the PLC or other safety system. This allows the safety system to activate a safety measure such as stopping a machine.

The MS4800B-20-0680-10X-10R-RM1 has 10 pairs of infra-red beams that are projected from the sender to the receiver, with a maximum range of up to 80mm per pair. The curtain is supplied with a light source indicator that can be used to check the status of the beams and the alignment of the unit. The curtain also features built-in diagnostics and self-testing capability for quick trouble shooting and maintenance.

The MS4800B-20-0680-10X-10R-RM1 is designed to meet safety requirements as specified by the IEC61508 Standard. It is CE marked and offers a SIL3 safety performance according to EN954-1. The unit is IP67 rated, providing it with protection from dust and water spray.

Conclusion

The AutomationDirect MS4800B-20-0680-10X-10R-RM1 is a machine safety light curtain designed for use in a variety of applications where safe machine guarding is needed.

The curtain works by projecting pairs of invisible light beams across the protected area, and detecting objects that pass through the beams. It features built-in diagnostics and self-testing capability, and meets various safety requirements as specified by the IEC61508 Standard.