Type 2 optoelectronic safety light curtain for the protection of workers exposed to risks arising from the use of dangerous machines. The safety light curtain Vision VX, with its two safe static outputs, can work without external control units with all the safety functions integrated inside the Emitter and the Receiver, in perfect compliance with the requirements of the European Standard EN 61496-1 and of the International Standard IEC 61496-1-2. Integrated Start/Restart Interlock. External Device Monitoring function (EDM). Master / Slave models available.
Conforming to:
– 2006/42/CE Machinery Directive
– 2004/108/CE Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
– 2006/95/CE Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
– IEC/EN 61496-1 Ed. 2.1 Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment- General requirements and tests
– IEC/TS 61496-2 Ed. 2 Safety of machinery- Electro-sensitive protective equipment – Part 2:Particular requirements for equipment using Active Optoelectronic Protective Devices
– EN ISO 13849-1 Safety of machinery – Safety-related parts of control systems – Part 1: General principles for design.
– IEC/EN 62061 Safety of machinery – Functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable electronic control systems
– IEC 61508 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/ programmable electronic safety-related systems.
– UL (C+US) for USA and Canada
– ANSI / UL 1998 Software in Programmable Components.
Available Models: 5
– resolution 20 mm for finger detection
– resolution 30 and 40 mm for hand detection
– resolution 90 mm for the detection of a body in access control
– resolution 50 and 90 mm for presence detection in a hazardous area
– 2, 3 and 4 beams for access control
– Master/Slave (M/S) models
Technical Specifications:
– Safety level: Type 2
– Integrated Start / Restart interlock function
– External Device Monitoring feedback input
– Maximum scanning range: 6 m or 16 m (selectable)
– Power supply 24 Vdc ± 20%
– Operating temperature: 0-55 °C
– Degree of protection: IP 65
– 2 Safety solid state pnp outputs – 500 mA @ 24 VDC – protected against short circuits and overloads
– Connection with M12, 5 poles connector (Emitter) and M12, 8 poles connectors (Receiver)
– Range selection against optical interference
– 7 segment display for diagnostics
– Correct alignment and beam status indicator LEDs
– 3 fastening modes: back slot, side slot or to the top and lower end
– Connection cable max. length between light curtains and interface: 100m
– Accessory deflector mirrors for the realization of perimeter protections along up to 4 sides
Ideal for the protection of:
– Pelletizers and depalletizers
– Handling and storage systems
– Assembly and disassembly lines
– Robotic cells
– Wood and marble processing machines
– Welding systems and robots
=> Note: where the risk analysis allows the use of category 2 safety equipment