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‘Plug-in' safety light curtains are easy to install

The SICK deTec2 Core type 2 light curtain brings enhanced standards in performance efficiency, installation ease and reliability for PL c and SIL 1 applications.

18/01/2015 16:20:26

The IP67 rated deTec2 Core offers protective field heights in increments from 300mm to 2,100mm and a choice of finger and hand (14mm) or hand and person (30mm) resolution providing protection against operator intervention in accordance with EN ISO 13855 up to 10m. In addition, it complies with performance level ‘c’ (EN ISO 13849), Type 2 (IEC61496) and SIL 1 (IEC61508).

As the deTec2 Core sensor works only in protective mode, configuration and range adjustment is automatic, requiring no additional set-up; diagnostic codes are simple and additional functions can be set up via safety relays, or the SICK Flexi Classic or Flexi Soft safety controllers.

A combination of mounting bracket configuration, semi-circular contours and alignment LEDs greatly facilitate the alignment process, meaning the deTec2 Core can be installed quickly and easily. Thanks to the space saving design, safety distances can be minimised to achieve best-possible machine integration as well as higher operator productivity.

The deTec2 Core partners the deTec4 Core which is designed for Type 4, SIL3 / PL ‘e’ safety applications.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.