Light Grids support applications up to PL d.
As type 3 light grids, PSENopt II Series offers not only hand protection, but also finger protection. Units enable applications from category performance level d (PL d), thereby closing type gap of revised version of IEC 61496-1. Available in lengths from 150–1800 mm, light grids work with continuous single beams that completely eliminate dead zones. All significant causes or system defects...
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Multi-Segment Safety Light Curtain replaces multiple units.
Designed to replace master/slave or cascaded units with single integrated unit, Slant-Guard Light Curtain can have 2 or more segments, each at different angle, up to max length of 6 ft. Unit operates up to 98 ft with 1 3/16 in. resolution. Housed in IP65 rated enclosure, light curtain provides response time of less than 18 msec and is suitable for machine guarding, hazardous area protection,...
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Better Protection Long Range 30 Meter Perimeter Guards
Tapeswitch just released a new series of Perimeter Guards designed for safety and security applications. This new guard provides a higher resolution (100mm) over our standard line of perimeter guards (two, three and four beams), with a maximum range of 30 meters. These new perimeter guards are available in all three series of Tapeswitch light curtains, (B, GS120, and GS140) with protection...
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Laser Safety Curtain integrates into optical table support structure.
OTS-LSC connects directly to SmartTableÃ-®-OTS(TM) Optical Table System's overhead shelf, conforms to ANSI standards, and withstands exposure levels up to 200 W/cmÃ-² for 100 sec based on 5 mm beam dia. Nominally, 4 ft tall product provides 12 in. gap around perimeter of table. When installed at its maximum height of 78.5 in., curtain drapes below table surface by 8 in. Several standard...
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Comparing Casting Processes
This white paper compares and contrasts common casting processes.
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Rugged Safety Light Curtain is expandable.
ShadowÃ-® 8 can guard multiple sides of machine with only one pair of cables connected to clutch/brake control or to optional Shadow 8 Control. Main heads can be used as standalone light curtain, or users can connect 1-3 pairs of extension heads in series with main unit. Programmable fixed blanking window allows fixtures like conveyors or worktables to remain in sensing field without...
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Farmingdale, NY...March, 2009--A new addition to the family of Tapeswitch light curtains is the GS140 series. In addition to all the features of the B-Series, some notable options have been added to the GS140 Series. They include alphanumeric diagnostic display, and Tapeswitch's blue view alignment beam for ease of alignment. This full-feature light curtain is certified to EN64196 type 4. In...
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Light Curtains target elevator and automatic door industry.
Featuring 94 cross beams, and optical synchronism, ASI light curtains operate without needing any external control box. They have switching distance of over 12 ft, are powered by 12-24 Vdc, and come with both supply and output indicators. Available with integrated solid state and relay outputs, units are protected from short circuit, polarity reversal, and offer sensitivity adjustment.
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Sensors provide area detection and measurement.
Utilizing crossed-beam detection method, IDEC-DS AS1 photoelectric light grids sense objects as slim as 0.2 mm inside 100 mm height and over operating distances reaching 2.1 m between emitter and receiver. Analog output-equipped IDEC-DS DS1 sensors provide multi-beam light grid suited for detecting and measuring objects with different shapes and sizes. Specifications include 150 mm height, 5 mm...
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SPACEGUARD SG 14 - New Industrial Light Curtain for Doors and Gates
Nothing gets caught in industrial doors and gates equipped with the SpaceGuard SG 14 light curtain series from Telco. This technologically advanced, self-contained, light curtain system generates a dense curtain of up to 56 constantly active infrared light beams, covering the entire space between the industrial doors, making it the safest on the market. The SG 14 light curtain system consists of...
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Mini Light Curtain Sensor provides high-speed edge control.
Projecting continuous 24 mm wide parallel beam to reflector, ParCon ZADM 034I analog optical line sensor permits edge and width detection to 1.0 mm. With measuring frequency greater than 1 kHz, unit measures metallic and non-metallic objects to resolution of 0.1 mm. User can program minimum object size using push button teach-in process. Housed in 67 x 34 x 16.6 mm package, sensor can control and...
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560 and 572 Series IP67 Waterproof Inline Plug and Socket Connectors with Shock and Vibration Resistance
EDAC's new line of IP67 waterproof plug and socket connectors represent the cutting edge of waterproof connection technology. Part of the 560 and 572 series of connectors, they utilize innovative design concepts to deliver a level of performance and value that is unmatched in the industry. See our video to learn more.
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