SF2B-A10SL

Machine Safety - Light Curtains

Light curtains are a crucial element of a machinery safety system. They can detect when objects enter or leave a designated area, ensuring that employees in hazardous operations remain out of harm’s way. The SF2B-A10SL is an exemplary model of such safety apparatus.

Application Field

The SF2B-A10SL is a great option for utilization in industrial automation and operation control systems. It is designed to detect the entry or exit of personnel from a particular space. The light curtain contains 8 beams that form an invisible ray of protection that covers the designated area. It is perfect for detecting small objects as well as human body parts.

Generally, light curtains can be employed in many different areas, including:

• Factories with hazardous equipment
• Construction sites
• Lumberyards
• Manufacturing plants
• Mining facilities

Working Principle

The SF2B-A10SL light curtain has 8 infrared transceivers (emitters and receivers, respectively) positioned perpendicular to each other. This forms an invisible grid of infrared light which is used to detect objects or personnel.

When any type of object interrupts the light beam, the transmitter immediately sends out an electric signal that will cause the light curtain to stop working. This interruption or contact will then alert personnel nearby or in the control room of the danger. As a result, personnel will then proceed to disable any hazardous machinery and secure the area.

The light curtain also has an adjustable stop distance, ranging from 23 cm (9") to 255 cm (100"). This allows the user to adjust the light curtain’s sensitivity to better serve the area in which it is employed.

Conclusion

The SF2B-A10SL light curtain by OMRON is a highly reliable and effective system for protecting personnel in hazardous operations. It detects objects and body parts entering or exiting a designated space and sends off an alert, ensuring personal safety. By employing this type of safety system, companies can safeguard employees and reduce the potential for injury in the workplace.