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Unmatched Protection! Safety Light Curtain

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Unmatched Protection! Safety Light Curtain

Product catalog summary
Overview
The GL-R Series Safety Light Curtain is engineered for superior protection, emphasizing strength, intelligence, and simplicity. It complies with top safety standards (Type 4, SIL3, PLe) and is versatile for various applications.
Specifications
  • Strength: Features include a recessed lens to prevent impact, robust housing, and high-powered detection. It is rated IP65/IP67 for water resistance.
  • Intelligence: Provides edge-to-edge protection, real-time status indicators, and series connection for expanded coverage.
  • Simplicity: Offers unique wiring options, universal connectivity, and easy alignment methods.
Key Features
  • Recessed Lens: Protects against impacts.
  • Robust Housing: 3 mm thick for impact resistance.
  • Edge-to-Edge Protection: Eliminates the need for additional guarding.
  • Full-Length Indicators: Show light curtain status.
  • Built-in Series Connection: Facilitates expansion.
  • One-Line System: Simplifies wiring.
  • Universal Connectivity: Compatible with various safety interfaces.
  • Advanced Alignment Methods: Ensures precise beam alignment.
Installation and Configuration
  • Three wiring options: one-line system, optical synchronization, and wired synchronization.
  • Includes muting function, EDM, AUX output, and error output without software.
  • Quick disconnects and terminal blocks simplify installation.
Selection Guide
  • Steps for selecting GL-R Series components include choosing type, length, mounting bracket, cables, and accessories.
  • Models vary in detection capability and operating distance.
Additional Features
  • Optional accessories: corner mirrors, software, and mounting brackets.
  • Advanced features: fixed blanking and reduced resolution.
Cable Selection and Specifications
Select an 11-core cable for multiple functions. Choose between unit connection cables or one-line system cables. Detailed specifications for cable models are provided.
Installation and Connection Guidelines
Total cable length should not exceed 98.43' (30 m) for synchronization systems. At least two cables are required, one for the transmitter and one for the receiver.
Optional Accessories
Includes relay, power supply, laser alignment tool, and protection cover. Specifications and model numbers are provided.
Specifications and Standards
Details on beam axis spacing, detection capability, operating distance, and response time. Lists environmental resistance and certifications.
Indicators and Error Conditions
Describes indicator functions and system conditions.
Response Time and Synchronization
Response times for different synchronization systems are provided, emphasizing the importance of synchronization.
Specifications and Dimensions
Detailed specifications and dimensions for components, focusing on anti-vibration brackets and light curtains.
Materials and Construction
Materials include EPDM for durability. Dimensions and tolerances ensure precise fitting.
Product Features
Features of GL-RB31 and GL-RB32 brackets, GL-T11R relay, and SL-U2 power supply are highlighted.
Installation Guidelines
Direct mounting brackets simplify installation.
Safety and Efficiency
GL-S Series offers slim models for space-efficient installation. Built-in series connection prevents interference.
Advanced Detection Technology
SZ-V Series laser scanner offers an 8.4-meter detection range and integrated camera.
Contact Information
Contact details for Keyence offices in Mexico, Canada, and the USA are provided.
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Catalog excerpts

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Safety Light Curtain GL-R Series Maximum safety standard Unmatched Protection! Safety Light Curtain Strong × Smart × Simple

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SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS DESIGNED FOR ANY APPLICATION

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RECESSED LENS DURABLE HOUSING HIGH POWERED Strong EDGE-TO-EDGE PROTECTION FULL LENGTH INDICATORS BUILT-IN SERIES CONNECTION Smart UNIQUE WIRING OPTIONS UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY INNOVATIVE ALIGNMENT METHODS

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RECESSED LENS With the narrowest exposed lens surface in the industry (0.35" 9 mm), the built-in guarding completely prevents impact to the lens surface by parts or tools of ø0.67" ø17 mm or larger.* CONVENTIONAL LIGHT CURTAIN *See specifications for guaranteed values. Lens surface Lens surface

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Strong × Smart × Simple ROBUST HOUSING THAT RESISTS IMPACT The GL-R Series is designed with a 0.12" 3 mm thick housing that protects the light curtain body from various forms of impact, such as dropping equipment on it or hitting it with tools.* Stepping, Kicking *See specifications for guaranteed values. HIGH POWERED High power means: • Up to a 15 meter detection range • Easy alignment • Stable detection through dirt and build up IP65/IP67 ENCLOSURE RATING The GL-R Series housing meets IP65/IP67 enclosure ratings based on IEC standards, enabling its use in washdown environments without fear...

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Smart Edge-To-Edge Protection Conventional Light Curtain Beams are emitted over the entire length DEAD ZONE of the curtain. This allows the light curtain to be mounted on equipment without the need for additional guarding or outside mounting. 0.39" 10 mm SIDE-EXIT CABLE NO DEAD ZONE CONVENTIONAL LIGHT CURTAIN Additional guarding is required to protect dead zones 6 Protection is provided over the full length of the light curtain, which allows for flush mounting inside an opening.

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Strong × Smart × Simple FULL LENGTH INDICATORS The highly-visible indicators help the operator to easily identify the current status of the safety light curtain in real-time. GREEN INDICATOR Curtain Active SOLID RED INDICATOR Curtain Blocked RED FLASHING LIGHTS Error Detected FINE-TUNE THE ROTATIONAL DIRECTION The top indicators light up red when the top beam axis is aligned. All of the indicators light up red when the bottom beam axis is aligned. All of the indicators change to green when all of the beam axes are aligned. BUILT-IN SERIES CONNECTION ABILITY The protection provided by the GL-R...

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Simple THREE UNIQUE WIRING OPTIONS Wiring system One-line system Transmitter Optical synchronization system Wire synchronization system Transmitter Wiring diagram • Simplified wiring. • The unit connection cable is not needed for the transmitter. • The input and output functions on the transmitter are not available. • 98.4' 30 m maximum limit for the sum of all cables. • Wiring is not needed between the transmitter and receiver. • All functions of the GL-R are available. • The Transmitter and the receiver can operate on different power supplies. • The input and output functions on the transmitter...

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Strong × Smart × Simple OPTICAL SYNCHRONIZATION Recommended for larger pieces of equipment or work cells Eliminate lengthy cable routing by powering the transmitter and receiver separately. SEPARATE TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER WIRING SIMPLIFIES INSTALLATION CONVENTIONAL LIGHT CURTAIN It is necessary to route both the transmitter and receiver cables back to the same control box. WIRED SYNCHRONIZATION OPTICAL SYNCHRONIZATION The transmitter and receiver can be wired separately, which greatly simplifies wiring and installation time. Long lengths of cable are no longer required to be routed through...

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Simple UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY By featuring built-in EDM (External Device Monitoring), GL-R Series Light Curtains can easily create a Category 4 system by connecting to any form of safety interface, such as: safety relays, safety contactors, or safety PLCs. SAFETY RELAY UNIT SAFETY CONTACTORS GL-T11R TYPE4 QUICK DISCONNECT SAFETY RELAY The GL-T11R combines all of the features necessary to build a Category 4 compatible safety circuit in a single unit. This makes it possible to dramatically reduce the amount of time and labor required to wire into a standard safety interface. QUICK DISCONNECT The...

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Strong × Smart × Simple QUICK FIT BRACKETS STEP 1 • Multiple mounting options • Anti-vibration brackets also available • Brackets come preassembled • Easy integration with extruded aluminum BATTERY-POWERED LASER ALIGNMENT TOOL Easily align the light curtains before power is even turned ON. • Attaches to the GL-R in seconds with no tools necessary • Battery power removes the need for a nearby power source • Quickly check alignment at any point on the curtain ADVANCED ALIGNMENT METHOD The GL-R Series makes nuisance trips and alignment problems a thing of the past. By using KEYENCE’s optional Alignment...

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Additional Features CORNER MIRROR Corner mirrors are available to allow 1 set of curtains to cover up to 4 sides of a machine and reduce the amount of wiring required. The GL-R Series offers unit connection cables that can easily be connected to a general-purpose M12 quick disconnect port or cable. USER-FRIENDLY SOFTWARE • ustomize unit with C advanced features • roubleshoot costly T nuisance trips • onitor light curtain M interruptions BLANKING FUNCTION FIXED BLANKING REDUCED RESOLUTION For operation when an obstruction is always present in the light curtain. For operation when an obstacle moves...

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Selecting a Safety Light Curtain Use the following steps to select the optimum GL-R Series components for your application STEP Select the light curtain type Select the light curtain length Select the mounting bracket Select the optional accessories* *Optional accessories are not required for normal operation. GL-RF Series GL-RH Series GL-RL Series Adjustable angle mounting bracket Adjustable angle mounting bracket Straight mounting bracket L-shaped mounting bracket L-shaped mounting bracket OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Dedicated safety relay for the GL-R Series Laser Alignment tool Front protection...

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