SAFETY LIGHT GRID

• A light grid consists of a series of light beams that are transmitted between a transmitter module and a receiver module.
• The generated beams form an invisible barrier that is constantly monitored. If this barrier is breached, this immediately triggers a safety signal that brings the machine or system to an immediate standstill.
• Light grids are often used to cover larger areas where visibility may be limited.
• In particular, they are used for access protection to prevent people, objects or vehicles from entering the protected area.  
   

SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS

• A light curtain consists of a vertical or horizontal arrangement of light beams, similar to a curtain of light.
• As with a light grid, a safety signal is triggered if the light beams are interrupted.
• Light curtains are particularly suitable for protection against fingers or hands reaching in.
• They are often used to protect hazardous areas where quick and regular access for operators is required without compromising safety. 

FLEXIBLE PROTECTION

Muting is a safety function that is used to prevent safety signals from being triggered when objects temporarily enter the protective field of the safety light grid/safety light curtain. Special muting sensors are used in combination with a light grid/light curtain. Muting makes it possible to transport material into and out of the danger zone of a system without stopping the machine and restricting the safety functions.

SAFEGUARDING ACCESS AREAS

Optoelectronic protective devices make it possible to safely and reliably monitor access to certain areas of machines or systems. Safety light grids or safety light curtains can be used to safeguard the danger zone and enable the system/machine to be stopped safely in the event of unauthorised access.

SECURING LARGER AREAS

Area guarding focuses on the protection of larger areas or zones in working environments.  Safety light curtains or scanners are used to  create an invisible protective field. If this field is interrupted, safety measures are triggered immediately.

SAFETY IN RISK ZONES

Hazardous area protection focuses on protecting zones that are considered particularly risky. Safety light curtains and safety laser scanners are used here in particular. The safety devices  ensure that access to these critical areas is monitored and that there is an immediate response if people or objects move into these zones.

PROTECTION AT THE PLACE OF MACHINE OPERATION

This safety application focuses on safeguarding the immediate area in which the machine is operated.  Optoelectronic protective devices, such as safety light curtains or scanners, are used to  ensure comprehensive protection directly at the operating points. These products help to ensure safe operation directly at the operating points and that machines are stopped immediately in the event of potential risks.

PROTECTION AT MATERIAL ACCESS POINTS

The monitoring of material locks is crucial to ensure the safe entry and exit of materials in machines. Optoelectronic protective devices make it possible to monitor material entries and exits in machines. Muting and blanking functions of the safety light grids and safety light curtains allow material to be transported both into and out of the machine through the protective field without stopping the machine. The distinction between people and material ensures safety in this area.

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