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SafeShield™ Light Curtains
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Description
SafeShield safety light curtains are active opto-electronic protection devices (AOPD) with resolutions of 14 mm (0.55 in) or 30 mm (1.18 in).
Allen-Bradley Guardmaster SafeShield safety light curtains are selfchecking and are a Type 4 safety device. They have been designed for industrial applications and are characterized by:
- Compact size
- Sturdy modular construction
- Universal application possibilities
- Simple installation
- Software configured
Features
- Control-reliable solid-state outputs
- State of the art microprocessor technology with custom-designed ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits)
- Easy assembly and alignment
- Quick-disconnect M23 style connectors
- Long scanning range and high resolution
- Small housing cross section: 40 mm x 48 mm (1.57 in x 1.77 in)
- Fast response time
- Possibility to cascade up to three sensors (to prevent personnel from standing between protective field and the point of operation)
- Construction in compliance with EN 61496 Parts 1 & 2
Type 4 (self-checking)
- Resolution (object sensitivity) 14 mm/30 mm
- The optical axis (center of window) is marked on the end cap.
- Fixed blanking, floating blanking
- Reduced resolution, beam coding