MSF4800S-30-0600-30-0880-30-06

Machine Safety - Light Curtains

Machine safety light curtains, such as MSF4800S-30-0600-30-0880-30-06, are safety devices designed to protect personnel and machines from serious injury by detecting the presence or absence of an intruder in the work area. They are an active protective measure that uses an array of light beams to detect the presence of an object or human. These light curtains are ideal for use in industrial, commercial, manufacturing, and other environments where safety is of paramount importance.

Application Field

Safety light curtains are used for a variety of purposes, such as detecting the presence of objects in a particular work area or protecting personnel from injury. They are also used in a number of industries, including the automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and metalworking industries. Light curtains are often used in industrial machinery and robotics, where their accurate and fast response time offer an efficient and reliable way to safeguard personnel and machine assets. They can also be used in conjunction with other safety devices, such as interlocks and emergency stop systems, to provide additional layers of protection.

Light curtains offer a non-contact way to protect personnel and machines in potentially hazardous areas. They are useful in areas where personnel have direct access to machines. Their lack of a physical barrier means that there is less chance of obstructing production flow and personnel movement. In addition, their detection capabilities are effective over a wide range of distances, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Working Principle

Light curtains are constructed of a series of light beams that are emitted from the curtain’s emitter and detected by the curtain’s receiver. When an object, such as a person, interrupts the beam pattern, the receiver detects the change in the beam pattern and sends this information to a controller, which then initiates a safety sequence that shuts down the equipment and/or prevents personnel from entering the hazardous area.

MSF4800S-30-0600-30-0880-30-06 light curtains, for example, are designed to protect personnel from inadvertent contact with hazardous parts of machinery. They feature an extensive operating range of up to 4.8 meters, with a resolution of 0.6 meters and a response time of 0.880 milliseconds. These light curtains also have a number of safety features, such as reliable muting control, redundant signal channels, short-circuit protection, and internal power supply.

Light curtains are one of the most effective, reliable, and cost-effective ways to protect personnel and machinery from injury. When properly installed and maintained, they provide an excellent safety solution for hazardous work environments.