Pilz PSEN op4B-S-3-080 - Manual (Page 10)

PSEN op4B Series Operating Manual
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1.3 Typical application areas
Safety light curtains can be used in all areas of automation where it is
necessary to control and guard access to danger zones.
In particular they are used to stop the hazardous movement of
mechanical parts on:
• Palletisers/depalletisers
• Packaging, handling and storage machinery
• Automatic or semi-automatic assembly lines
• Automated high-bay racking
With food industry applications, please contact customer services at
Pilz to check whether the safety light curtain’s housing material can
withstand the chemical substances that may be used in the production
process.
The following illustrations provide an overview of some of the main
application areas:
L-shape version with integral muting
sensors for muting in one direction
(leaving the danger zone) T-shape version with integral muting
sensors for muting in two directions
Linear version with external muting sensors