Light Curtain allows use of DIP switches for configuration.

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C4000 Select Safety Light Curtain features integrated laser and bar graph alignment system and offers ability to cascade 3 Select pairs or S300/S3000 Safety Laser Scanner. Selectable features include safety field width, 2 beam codes, 1 or 2 beam floating blanking with partial object detection, and extended I/O. Type 4, PL e, SIL 3 safety light curtain is available in 30 mm resolution in protective heights from 300-1,800 mm in 300 mm increments.



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SICK Offers New Light Curtain that Reduces Downtime



Minneapolis, Minn. March 13, 2008 - SICK (sickusa.com), one of the world's leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems and automatic identification products for factory and logistics automation, today announced the launch of the C4000 Select Safety Light Curtain. This light curtain is unique because it allows customers to use DIP switches for configuration - rather than a PC, offers an integrated laser alignment tool, condensed, intuitive diagnostics, and the ability to cascade three C4000 Select pairs or a S300/S3000 Safety Laser Scanner.

The C4000 Select offers a solution for point-of-operation safeguarding applications, although they can be used in perimeter and area guarding applications. It is ideal for the automotive industry, robotics, machine tool, presses, material handling and general manufacturing applications.

Benefits include reduced installation cost and start-up time with quick DIP switch configuration, fast alignment, increased mounting flexibility, and condensed, easy-to-understand local diagnostics. Other advantages are maximum availability from solid alignment with the integrated laser and bar graph alignment system, and reduced light curtain inventory through selectable features, including safety field width, two beam codes, 1 or 2 beam floating blanking and extended I/O. An optional 360° integrated LED status indicator provides highly visible output status from a distance.

This Type 4, PL e, SIL 3 safety light curtain is available in 30-mm resolution in protective heights from 300 mm up to 1800 mm in 300-mm increments. There are also two beam code choices, a high and low range setting for the safety field width and 1 or 2 beam floating beam blanking with partial object detection. Both the system and extension connectors are M12 5.

About SICK
SICK is one of the world's leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems and automatic identification products for industrial applications. With nearly 450 patents, SICK continues to lead the industry in new product innovations. The diversity of its product line allows SICK to offer solutions at every phase of production in the robotics, automotive, packaging, electronics, food and beverage, and material handling markets. SICK was founded in 1946 and has operations or representation in 65 countries worldwide.

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