Keyence launches SL-V safety light curtain

The SL-V safety light curtain incorporates highly visible indicators to facilitate set-up and easily see the current operating status.

It has a slim body and conforms to IP-65 and IP-67 rating standards, which allow the sensor to work well in harsh environments.

Its edge-to-edge mounting and side-exit cabling allow the curtain to fit into equipment, with the cabling tucked away from danger.

Operators can immediately determine whether the curtain is active.

This prevents situations where the beam is accidentally blocked.

The indicators emit green lights when the beam axes are properly aligned, facilitating set-up.

Red lights indicate the location of a curtain blockage if the beam axes become misaligned, dirty, or blocked.

Standard, thin, L-shaped, E-to-E, tough standard, and space-saving brackets are available.

Up to three curtains (or 240 beams maximum) can be connected in series.

Curtain lengths range from 150mm to 2390mm up to three total or 240 beams.

The SL-V includes an automatic interference reduction function to stabilise operations without the requirement for special wiring.

The heavy duty SL-V can be used in environments where work pieces often strike the unit.

The aluminium-framed brackets ensure that there is no damage from shock, and the optical axes do not become misaligned if struck by an object.

An optional water-proof front protection cover protects the front of the sensor from stains and splatter.

The clear lens cover is recessed for added protection.

An all-in-one, built-in controller saves costs on additional units that would be required for conventional light curtains.

The SL-V has a built-in external device monitoring function, enabling Category 4 devices to be handled without a safety relay unit.

It also has built-in muting and interlock functions, so that a safety control circuit can be constructed without a dedicated controller.

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