Omron Electronics, LLC
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Jan 13, 2006 Along with blanking function that disables detection for beams that are constantly blocked, F3SJ-A Ver.2 provides muting function that temporarily disables light curtain when item passes through its detection zone. Muting function incorporates position detection capability, enabling safety protection even when operator has to install workpiece on equipment. Other functions include partial muting and ability to divide light curtain detection zone into stop and warning areas.

SICK, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55438
Nov 22, 2005 Configured for one- or 2-direction operation, C4000 Palletizer can be placed where material needs to enter and exit machine, but person needs to be detected. It incorporates pattern recognition technology and is offered with 30 or 40 mm resolution. For applications requiring muting capabilities, C4000 Eco and Basic Plus Safety Light Curtains are guard-only units designed for point-of-operation safeguarding. Available resolutions are 14 and 30 mm.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Oct 21, 2005 Designed for applications that will not cause serious bodily harm, EZ-SCREEN® Type 2 offers detection range up to 15 m with 30 mm resolution. Independently powered, 2-piece system is optically synchronized and requires only emitter and receiver pair. Intuitive, visible status LEDs indicate power on, fault, beam alignment, and beam/output status. Trip output model automatically resets when interrupted beam is cleared, while latch output model requires manual reset.

SICK, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55438
Oct 20, 2005 With beam spacing of 300, 400, 450, 500, and 600 mm, multiple light beam safety device, Model M4000, offers mounting flexibility via 3-groove housing and swivel mount end caps. Corner mirrors enable unit to protect up to 4-sided applications, such as entire robot cell. Integrated LED status indicator mounted on end cap is visible from any direction. Model M4000 requires no PC and can be directly linked to AS-Interface Safety-At-Work bus.

Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc.
Twinsburg, OH 44087 2245
Oct 04, 2005 With 12 IR light beam array, PROSCAN series allows size and direction of sensing field to be customized to satisfy specific application requirements. It also includes auto-teach capability that recognizes changing environments. Able to detect people or vehicles by light emissions, product is suited for monitoring front of automatic pedestrian doors or detecting approaching people for machine activation at self-service terminals.

Siemens AG
Munich D-80333  Germany
Aug 24, 2005 Designed for protecting personnel and machinery, Type 2 light curtains perform monitoring functions at resolutions of 20, 30, 40, and 90 mm. They cover protective field heights of 150-1,800 mm and have startup/restart inhibit and contactor control. Featuring 7-segment LED display, self-diagnostics system simplifies startup and high-speed on-site toubleshooting. Products are adjustable via self-arresting sliding blocks and swiveling brackets.

Scientific Technologies Inc.
Fremont, CA 94555
Mar 31, 2005 Able to withstand shock and vibration environments, MiniSafe Flexible MSF4700 employs multi-segmented design for protection of up to 4 different openings by connecting as many 35 x 50 mm housings in sequence. Product is available with protected heights from 150–1,800 mm and resolutions of 14, 20, and 30 mm. Height and resolution can be customized for each light curtain segment, and remote fixed-blanking facilitates job set-up and change-over.

Wenglor Sensoric GmbH
  Germany
Mar 08, 2005 Safety Columns feature aluminum profile construction and are available in 1,252, 1,703, and 2,153 mm heights. Offered with protective disc or path-folding mirror, they can be mounted to floor in free-standing fashion. With optional heater module, columns can be used in cold environments without fogging over. Cushioning elements in base assure automatic resetting in event of mechanical influences, and make it possible to compensate for inclinations in floor.

SICK, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55438
Feb 03, 2005 Configured for single or dual direction operation, Model C 4000 Palletizer safely transports pallets or palletized goods into hazardous area. Safety light curtain can be placed where material needs to enter machine and person needs to be detected. It can detect up to 5 small objects or 1 large object and can be positioned horizontally or at angle. Personnel access is prohibited due to self-learning technology or manually defined object size and tolerance.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.
Canton, MI 48187
Dec 24, 2004 Suited for use in industrial applications, PSENopt light curtains and barriers are available with directly integrated, total or partial muting as well as capability to monitor muting lamps. Select versions have integral interface for SafetyBUS p safe open bus system, providing 2-way, safe communication with many additional functions in addition to diagnostic information. E-STOP or enable function can also be connected directly.

Telco Sensors Inc.
Charlotte, NC 28217
Dec 08, 2004 SpaceGuard SG10 Light Curtains offer 2–10 m sensing range with extraneous light immunity of up to 100,000 lux. Systems include self-contained multi-beam infrared transmitter, SGT, and SGR. Two models are available: 40-channel model with 194 cross scanning beams, and 20-channel model with 94 cross scanning beams. Housing has 9.8 mm profile, with active height of 1800 mm. Units require 10–30 Vdc supply voltage with NPN or PNP transistor output.

Scientific Technologies Inc.
Fremont, CA 94555
Dec 07, 2004 MegaSafe® MG4600 provides detection capabilities from 14 mm finger to 50 mm arm detection. Protected heights range from 435–2,086 mm and sensing range is 7.5–20 m. MegaSafe® MG4600 includes Individual Beam Indicators to facilitate alignment, field-replaceable safety relays and weld shield, Floating Blanking to block up to 2 beams anywhere in zone, and Exact Channel Select to permanently block selected beams where machine parts will obstruct portion of zone.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Nov 16, 2004 Non-contact EZ-SCREEN(TM) System features fixed blanking, which allows stationary objects to be ignored when positioned in defined set of beams. If objects are removed, system goes into lockout mode to prevent unsafe gap in sensing field. Flexible cascading option allows up to 4 systems to be wired together to form unified control stop element with single cable interface. EZ-SCREEN pairs offer 14 and 30 mm resolution and come in 12 lengths from 150-1,800 mm.

Tapeswitch Corp.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Aug 11, 2004 Slant-Guard eliminates need for multiple light curtains in applications that require guarding in 2 different approach directions. Mounted horizontally, it provides protection on 2 sides, and used vertically it adds protection in diagonal plane. Offering category 4 safety protection, curtain includes interface that is compatible with standard safety relay units and fail-safe PLCs. Extruded aluminum body measures 1 3/8 x 1 ¾ in. and has IP65 environmental rating.

Telco Sensors Inc.
Charlotte, NC 28217
Jul 22, 2004 Housed in plastic enclosure, SGC 1 is intended for use in conjunction with SG 1 self-contained light curtain series in installations where dc supply voltage is not available and where electromechanical relay output is required. It is available with 230 or 115 Vac supply voltage, and supplies fixed output voltage of 24 Vdc, which can be NPN or PNP. Test pushbutton temporarily disables transmitter power for test purposes.

Telco Sensors Inc.
Charlotte, NC 28217
Jul 22, 2004 Immune to ambient light, SpaceGuard SG1 consists of self-contained, multi-beam, IR transmitter and receiver. Control circuitry, electronics, and optical components are integrated into detector profiles. Available in 40-channel model with 194 cross scanning beams and 20-channel model with 94 cross scanning beams, product is housed in aluminum, 9.8 mm profile with active height of 1,800 mm, and 4 m sensing range. Unit automatically adjusts to operating conditions.

Tapeswitch Corp.
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Apr 13, 2004 Protected against water, dust, dirt, oil, and solvents, Hard Guard offers category 4 safety protection and has 1/8 ft thick acrylic shell. Unit, able to withstands harsh environments, is rated NEMA 4X and has reflective coating and optional internal heater. Interface is compatible with standard safety relay units, fail-safe PLC's, as well as proprietary control units. Product withstands harsh environments and food processing applications.

Scientific Technologies Inc.
Fremont, CA 94555
Mar 29, 2004 With control circuitry housed within transmitter and receiver, MiniProtect MP2100 provides Type 2 guarding. Factory selectable operating modes allow unit to be used in point of operation or perimeter guarding applications. Characteristics include 30 mm resolution, 15 m range, and protected heights from 147–1470 mm. Compact design has adjustable mounting brackets, 2 solid-state safety outputs, and LED status indicators.

Honeywell Sensing and Control
Golden Valley, MN 55422 3935
Mar 05, 2004 With 2.2 x 1.65 in. cross section, compact FF-SYB Series meets requirements of Type 4 according to IEC/EN 61496-1/2 and is designed for point-of-operation, presence, and access detection. Features include configuration card system, diagnostic indicators, and integrated muting capability. Unit is available with 2, 3, or 4 beams with ranges from 0-98.4 ft and 6.6-262.5 ft., and protection heights are available from 12.6-69.3 in.

Leuze electronic, Inc.
New Hudson, MI 48165
Feb 17, 2004 Rated IP-68, Safety Light Curtain Enclosures combine lexan tubing and dual O-ring end caps made from FDA approved materials, making them water-tight and suited for food processing industry. End caps include 1/8 in. NPT fitting for purge capabilities. Enclosures are mounted via included stainless steel mounting brackets.