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    Safety Light Curtains

    Image of Product. Transmitter and Receiver. Front orientation. Safety Light Curtains. Safety Light Curtains .

    Transmitter

    and Receiver

    Image of Specification. 5-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. 5. Safety Light Curtains .

    5-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    Image of Specification. 4-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. 4. Safety Light Curtains .

    4-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    Image of Specification. 8-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. 8. Safety Light Curtains .

    8-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    Immediately cut power to machinery by breaking the light beam between two barriers. Light beams can travel up to 23 or 65 feet between the transmitter and receiver. They’re rated IP67, so they can be used in wet areas. For a complete switching system, combine a transmitter and receiver, safety relay, and connectors (all sold separately).
    These curtains can be configured for complex setups. To selectively allow material to pass through the sensing field, you can program the system to allow one or more beams to be broken without shutting off your machine. To create a perimeter guard that bends around corners, add mirrors to reflect light beams at an angle.
    For the Manufacturer User Manual, click on a part number and select Product Detail.
    Note: These curtains cannot be used with a full-revolution clutch press or machine. Use only with machinery that can consistently and immediately stop anywhere in its cycle.
    Finger-Safe Transmitters and Receivers (IP67)
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Safety Light Curtains. Safety Light Curtains , Finger Safe.
    Finger-safe curtains trigger from objects the size of a finger passing through. Bluetooth lets you monitor your switching status, beam alignment, and other data on your phone. Fixed mounting brackets are included for easy installation and alignment.
    Plug Type
    Light Beam
    Ht.
    Light Beam Switch
    Operation
    Sensing Distance,
    ft.
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Current
    Output, mA
    Output Digital
    Signal
    Transmitter
    Receiver
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Housing Material
    Color
    Each
    0.55" Minimum Object Size Detected—Bluetooth
     
    Four Fixed Mounting Brackets
    6.6"On When Object Absent1 to 2324250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1211.1"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K81000000000
    9.8"On When Object Absent1 to 2324250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1214.3"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K8200000000
    9.8"On When Object Absent10 to 3224250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1214.3"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K12200000000
    13"On When Object Absent1 to 2324250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1217.4"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K8300000000
    13"On When Object Absent10 to 3224250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1217.4"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K12300000000
    16.1"On When Object Absent1 to 2324250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1220.6"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K8400000000
    19.2"On When Object Absent1 to 2324250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1223.7"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K8500000000
    22.4"On When Object Absent1 to 2324250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1226.9"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K8600000000
    22.4"On When Object Absent10 to 3224250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1226.9"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K12400000000
    28.7"On When Object Absent1 to 2324250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1233.2"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K8700000000
    28.7"On When Object Absent10 to 3224250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1233.2"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K12500000000
    35"On When Object Absent1 to 2324250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1239.5"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K8800000000
    47.6"On When Object Absent1 to 2324250PNP4-Pole M128-Pole M1252.1"1.1"1.3"Powder-Coated AluminumYellow7774K8900000000
     
    Accessories for Light Curtains
    Hand-Safe Transmitters and Receivers (IP67)
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Safety Light Curtains. Safety Light Curtains , Hand Safe.
    Hand-safe curtains trigger from objects the size of a hand passing through—but not slimmer objects such as a finger. For curtains with a light beam height up to 9.4", you’ll need four fixed or two swivel brackets. For curtains with a light beam height of 12.6" and greater, you’ll need four fixed or four swivel brackets.
    Light Curtains
    Replacement
    Fixed Brackets
    Swivel Brackets
    Plug Type
    Light Beam
    Ht.
    Light Beam Switch
    Operation
    Sensing Distance,
    ft.
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Current
    Output, mA
    Output Digital
    Signal
    Transmitter
    Receiver
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    0.98" Minimum Object Size Detected
    6.3"On When Object Absent1 to 6524155PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M126.3"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow7774K111000000028690N1500000027774K1210000000
    9.4"On When Object Absent1 to 6524160PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M129.4"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow7774K11200000028690N150000027774K121000000
    12.6"On When Object Absent1 to 6524160PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1212.6"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow7774K11300000028690N150000027774K121000000
    15.7"On When Object Absent1 to 6524160PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1215.7"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow7774K11400000028690N150000027774K121000000
    18.9"On When Object Absent1 to 6524165PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1218.9"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow7774K1150000000028690N150000027774K121000000
    22"On When Object Absent1 to 6524165PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1222"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow7774K1160000000028690N150000027774K121000000
    28.3"On When Object Absent1 to 6524175PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1228.3"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow7774K1170000000028690N150000027774K121000000
    34.6"On When Object Absent1 to 6524180PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1234.6"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow7774K1180000000028690N150000027774K121000000
    47.2"On When Object Absent1 to 6524190PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1247.2"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow7774K1190000000028690N150000027774K121000000
     
    Accessories for Light Curtains

    Safety Light Curtains for Long Distances

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Safety Light Curtains. Safety Light Curtains for Long Distances.
    Spanning up to 230 ft.—roughly the length of a commercial airplane—these safety light curtains cut power to large machinery to prevent damage or injury. They trigger the instant a person or object crosses the light beams between the transmitter and receiver. To selectively allow material to pass through the sensing field, you can program the system to allow one or more beams to be broken without shutting off your machine. To create a perimeter guard that bends around corners, add mirrors to reflect light beams at an angle. Rated IP67, these curtains withstand wet conditions.
    For a complete switching system, combine a transmitter and receiver, safety relay, and connectors (all sold separately).
    All curtains require four fixed or four swivel brackets. Swivel brackets can be adjusted during and after installation for easy alignment.
    For the Manufacturer User Manual, click on a part number and select Product Detail.
    Note: These curtains cannot be used with a full-revolution clutch press or machine. Use only with machinery that can consistently and immediately stop anywhere in its cycle.
    Body-Safe Transmitters and Receivers (IP67)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Light Curtains. Safety Light Curtains for Long Distances, Body Safe.
    Image of Product. Fixed Brackets. Front orientation. Safety Light Curtains. Safety Light Curtains for Long Distances.
    Image of Product. Swivel Brackets. Front orientation. Safety Light Curtain Brackets. Safety Light Curtains for Long Distances.

    Fixed Brackets

    Swivel Brackets

    Light Curtains
    Replacement
    Fixed Brackets
    Swivel Brackets
    Plug Type
    Light Beam
    Ht.
    Light Beam Switch
    Operation
    Sensing Distance,
    ft.
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Current
    Output, mA
    Output Digital
    Signal
    Transmitter
    Receiver
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Cable Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    11.8" Minimum Object Size Detected
    35.4"On When Object Absent1 to 23024140PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1242.1"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow18690N1300000000028690N1500000027774K1210000000
     
    15.7" Minimum Object Size Detected
    31.5"On When Object Absent1 to 23024130PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1238.2"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow18690N120000000028690N150000027774K121000000
    47.2"On When Object Absent1 to 23024140PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1253.9"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow18690N140000000028690N150000027774K121000000
     
    19.7" Minimum Object Size Detected
    19.7"On When Object Absent1 to 23024120PNP/NPN5-Pole M128-Pole M1226.4"1.3"1.5"Painted AluminumYellow18690N110000000028690N150000027774K121000000
     
    Accessories for Light Curtains

    Harsh Environment Safety Light Curtains

    Image of Product. Transmitter and Receiver. Front orientation. Safety Light Curtains. Harsh Environment Safety Light Curtains .

    Transmitter

    and Receiver

    Image of Specification. 4-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. 4. Harsh Environment Safety Light Curtains .

    4-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    Image of Specification. 5-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. 5. Harsh Environment Safety Light Curtains .

    5-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    Shut off machinery on your roughest, dirtiest job sites the second someone or something gets too close. Shielded by a polycarbonate housing, these safety light curtains withstand impact better than standard models. Rated IP69, they’re sealed to keep out dust and high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns, so they'll stand up to mud, water, and heat on site. They're often used in construction zones and mining operations. When conditions are too harsh for inspections, use Bluetooth to send diagnostics to your phone. Simply connect to the app to monitor switching status, beam alignment, and other data from afar.
    These curtains trigger when the light beams between the transmitter and receiver are interrupted. To selectively allow material to pass through the sensing field, you can program the system to allow one or more beams to be broken without shutting off your machine. To create a perimeter guard that bends around corners, add mirrors to reflect light beams at an angle.
    For a complete switching system, combine a transmitter and receiver, which are sold together, with a safety relay (sold separately).
    For the Manufacturer User Manual, click on a part number and select Product Detail.
    Note: These curtains cannot be used with a full-revolution clutch press or machine. Use only with machinery that can consistently and immediately stop anywhere in its cycle.
    Finger-Safe Transmitters and Receivers (IP69)
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Safety Light Curtains. Harsh Environment Safety Light Curtains , Finger Safe.
    Finger-safe curtains trigger from objects the size of a finger passing through.
    Plug Type
    Light Beam
    Ht.
    Light Beam Switch
    Operation
    Sensing Distance,
    ft.
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Current
    Output, mA
    Output Digital
    Signal
    Transmitter
    Receiver
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Includes
    Cable Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    0.55" Minimum Object Size Detected—Bluetooth
    13"On When Object Absent1 to 2324700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1218.1"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N11000000000
    19.3"On When Object Absent1 to 2324700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1224.4"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N1300000000
    25.6"On When Object Absent1 to 2324700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1230.7"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N1500000000
    28.7"On When Object Absent1 to 2324700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1233.9"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N1700000000
    35"On When Object Absent1 to 2324700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1240.2"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N1900000000
    38.2"On When Object Absent1 to 2324700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1243.3"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N2200000000
    47.6"On When Object Absent1 to 2324700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1252.8"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N2400000000
    53.9"On When Object Absent1 to 2324700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1259.1"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N2600000000
     
    Safety Relays
    Hand-Safe Transmitters and Receivers (IP69)
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Safety Light Curtains. Harsh Environment Safety Light Curtains , Hand Safe.
    Hand-safe curtains trigger from objects the size of a hand passing through.
    Plug Type
    Light Beam
    Ht.
    Light Beam Switch
    Operation
    Sensing Distance,
    ft.
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Current
    Output, mA
    Output Digital
    Signal
    Transmitter
    Receiver
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Color
    Includes
    Cable Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    1.18" Minimum Object Size Detected
    13"On When Object Absent1 to 3224700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1218.1"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N12000000000
    19.3"On When Object Absent1 to 3224700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1224.4"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N1400000000
    25.6"On When Object Absent1 to 3224700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1230.7"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N1600000000
    28.7"On When Object Absent1 to 3224700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1233.9"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N1800000000
    35"On When Object Absent1 to 3224700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1240.2"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N2100000000
    38.2"On When Object Absent1 to 3224700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1243.3"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N2300000000
    47.6"On When Object Absent1 to 3224700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1252.8"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N2500000000
    53.9"On When Object Absent1 to 3224700PNP4-Pole M125-Pole M1259.1"2.4"2.4"PolycarbonateYellowFour Fixed Mounting Brackets338403N2700000000
     
    Safety Relays

    Safety Light Curtain Mirrors

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Safety Light Curtain Mirrors.
    Create a perimeter around machinery by deflecting light beams from a single set of safety barrier switches. An alternative to buying multiple sets of switches, using these mirrors involves less wiring and setup time. Each mirror adds one side to your light beam barrier. For example, use two mirrors to create a three-sided barrier or three mirrors to create a four-sided barrier. However, each mirror slightly reduces maximum sensing distance for switches—use no more than three with a single set. The included brackets are adjustable, so you can angle the mirror exactly where you need it.
    Safety Light Curtain Mirrors with Two Adjustable Mounting Brackets
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Light Curtain Mirrors. Safety Light Curtain Mirrors with Two Adjustable Mounting Brackets.
    Frame
    For Max.
    Light Beam Ht.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    For Use With
    Mirror
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    15.7"21"5"Safety Light CurtainsGlass MirrorPainted SteelYellowYes8886N110000000
    19.3"27"5"Safety Light CurtainsGlass MirrorPainted SteelYellowYes8886N12000000
    25.6"33"5"Safety Light CurtainsGlass MirrorPainted SteelYellowYes8886N13000000
    28.7"39"5"Safety Light CurtainsGlass MirrorPainted SteelYellowYes8886N14000000
    38.2"50"5"Safety Light CurtainsGlass MirrorPainted SteelYellowYes8886N15000000
    53.9"62"5"Safety Light CurtainsGlass MirrorPainted SteelYellowYes8886N16000000
    Safety Light Curtain Mirrors with Floor Stand
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Safety Light Curtain Mirrors. Safety Light Curtain Mirrors with Floor Stand.
    Light curtain mirrors with a floor stand are shielded from impact by a sturdy steel enclosure, so you can place them among vehicle traffic on your factory floor.
    Mirrors
    Replacement
    Stands
    Stand
    Stand Floor
    Mounting Holes
    Floor
    Mounting Slots
    For Max.
    Light Beam Ht.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    For Use With
    Mirror
    Material
    Frame Material
    Material
    Color
    Floor Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Hole
    Dia.
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Each
    Each
    35"52.5"4.3"Safety Light CurtainsGlass MirrorStainless SteelPowder-Coated SteelYellowNo37/16"31 3/16"1/2"8886N33300000008886N170000000
    53.9"84"4.3"Safety Light CurtainsGlass MirrorStainless SteelPowder-Coated SteelYellowNo37/16"31 3/16"1/2"8886N7770000008886N18000000
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