Presence Sensing Safety Devices
Safety Light Curtains
Perimeter Access Control
Maximum scanning range
Maximum beam gap
70m
500mm
1 beam
4 beams
320mm
1800mm
Minimum beam count
Maximum beam count
Minimum housing length
Maximum housing length
Specifications
Standards
Approvals
EN 50100
BG and CE marked for all applicable
directives
Protected Height
Scanning Range
Beam Gap
Depends on product selection
70m (225ft), single beam PAC 7.5m
Depends on product selection
IP 65
Description
Multi-beam safety light curtains from Rockwell Automation are
infrared protection devices with 1 to 4 infrared beams. They operate
on the through-beam principle, consisting of a sender and receiver
unit and are suitable for access control and perimeter guarding.
Enclosure Rating
Connection Type
7-pin mini style on transmitter and 8-pin
on receiver
The PAC fulfils the pr EN 50100 requirements, safety category 4, in
that it is a self monitoring device.
Supply Voltage Uv
Maximum Residual Ripple
24V DC ± 20%
5 Vss
Power Consumption
7 watts—Transmitter
6 watts—Receiver
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Integrated evaluation with state-of-the-art electronics and
especially developed ICs (ASICs)
Beam coding for high interference immunity
Actively monitored semiconductor outputs
Mini style quick disconnect connectors
Fast response time
Synchronization
Optical, without separate
synchronization channel
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Outputs
Minimum output voltage
2 x PNP, 0.5 A, short circuit protected
Uv - 2V
Large signal reserve (factor 2)
Response Time
Protection
≤20ms
Optical synchronization of sender and receiver units
Multiple safeguarding by means of corner mirrors and columns
Operating modes:
Short circuit and overload
Connection
Max. wire cross section
2
1.0mm with jacket
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Electronic Device Monitoring (EDM)
Restart Interlock
2
1.5mm without jacket
Cable length
60m (196.8ft) maximum
Protection against over-voltage (≥1kV)
from Level 3 or higher (IEC 801 part 5;
2 kV)
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Muting configuration available
The devices were designed for industrial applications and offer the
following advantages:
between PE and +V.
Mode of Operation
Safety Category
Guard-only with manual restart
Type 4 (self-checking)
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Beam coding for optimal interference immunity
Adaptability for safe PLC
Robust modular construction
Universal application possibilities
Simple installation
Requirement
According to EN 50100
Operating Ambient Temp.
Air Humidity
0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
15%...95% (not condensing)
-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Storage Temperature
Approximate Dimensions
Height
Length dependent upon protected
height; (see dimensional drawings)
52 mm x 55 mm (2.05in x 2.17in)
Housing Cross Section
2-34