Schmersal SLC/SLG 445 multifunction light curtains and light grids

The Schmersal SLC/SLG 445 series of multifunction safety light curtains and safety light grids offer features such as fixed blanking, floating blanking, fixed blanking with movable edge region, double reset, contactor control (EDM), automatic mode, restart mode and beam coding, as well as multi-scan and muting.

The multi-scan function offers multiple evaluations of the protection zone. This increases the availability of the safety light curtain by supressing temporary disturbances like flying burrs, steam clouds and flying insects, thus preventing false triggering.

The mute function allows safe time-limited bridging of the safety light curtain for objects to be transported into or out of the danger zone. Up to four muting sensors can be connected easily via a field distributor with integrated cable, reducing effort and increasing the availability of the system.

Set-up is simplified via a single pushbutton and the seven-segment display, with no need for software and a PC. The compact construction, in a rugged and weight-saving 28 x 23 mm profile, allows SLC/SLG445 to be used in tight installation situations.

The SLC445 and SLG445 series are suitable for use in safety circuits up to Type 4 to EN 61496-1, PLe (EN 13849-1) or SIL3 (EN 62061).