2024-01-09

Light curtains for safety in industrial environments

As machine builders and system integrators continually seek to enhance safety measures within industrial environments, Datasensing's recent offering—the SH4 light curtain range—emerges.

The SH4 series is a complete family of safety light curtains that not only meet high performance and environmental standards, but also take safety to new levels.

We delve into the benefits of this innovative product, highlighting why it stands out from its predecessors and its applicability across various industries.

You can now browse the SH4 light curtain range on our website!

Making things easier for you!

Choosing the right light curtain is essential for addressing several pain points that you may commonly face. These include ensuring comprehensive area coverage, maintaining ease of installation and integration, optimising reliability and responsiveness, and adhering to industry safety standards.

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Models to fit your needs

With a range of protective heights, resolution options, and integration capabilities, customers can tailor the SH4 light curtains to fit their specific needs. We offer four models to for various requirements!

Whether it's protecting entrances, dangerous points, or risky areas, you can choose models with finger, hand or body resolution.

BASIC

No configuration

STANDARD

Threading configuration

STANDARD MUTING

Configuration with DIP switches

ADVANCED

Configuration of app with Wi-Fi

INTEGRATION OF THE SH4 LIGHT CURTAIN

Easy to program

Programming and diagnostics of the advanced models are possible via smartphone, tablet or computer via Wi-Fi.

PROS: No special interfaces or tools are needed for installation and maintenance. The configuration can also be saved and re-used.

Its versatile design facilitates effortless installation and integration, making it an ideal choice for machine builders and system integrators seeking a hassle-free safety solution.

Step 1

Select Detection Ability

Step 2

Select Height

Step 3

Select Function Level

Step 4

Select the receivers secondary connection

Step 5

Choose the right Accessories

Improvement of optics design to optimise the efficiency of the beams

LONGER OPERATING RANGE:

10 m for 14 mm for finger
20 m for 30 mm for hand
70 m for body protection

LESS SENSITIVE IN THE PRESENCE OF DIRT

EASIER AND MORE STABLE ALIGNMENT

Environmental resistance and robust construction

The SH4 series impresses not only with its functionality, but also with its robustness. Thanks to its innovative design and manufacturing process, it has high resistance to vibrations, shocks, and low temperatures.

OPERATION WITH LOW TEMPERATURE RANGES

BENEFITS: Extension of applications e.g. refrigerated areas (e.g. food and intralogistics).

IP PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT: IP65 AND IP67

BENEFITS: Expansion of applications where heavy high-pressure cleaning and temporary immersion are possible.

WITHSTANDS 3G VIBRATION/ 25G SHOCK (CLASS 3M7)

BENEFITS: Extension to applications with noticeable vibrations and shocks (e.g. press machines, dust, and water jets)

The machine safety industry and light curtains

Datasensing has not only developed safety light curtains that meet high demands on performance and environmental properties, they have also included innovative features that further improve machine safety.

The SH4 light curtain range includes muting with four independent signals, partial dynamic muting, and the ability to combine muting and blanking in the same device.

Datasensing's SH4 light curtain range is a testament to OEM Automatic’s commitment to innovation and safety. Machine builders and system integrators can rely on this technology to enhance workplace safety and elevate operational efficiency.

Explore the SH4 range today and experience a new standard in light curtain solutions.

Email [email protected] or call 0116 284 9900 for more information.