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Light Curtains & Laser Scanner
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Light Curtains & Laser Scanner

Product catalog summary
Laser Scanner
The laser scanner is compact and lightweight, designed for comprehensive area coverage with a detection range of up to 2.0 meters and a warning range of up to 10.0 meters. It operates with a 190-degree detection angle and can store 16 pattern combinations for protection and warning zones. It uses a pulsed laser diode and is classified as Laser Class 1 for safety, suitable for intrusion detection, presence detection, and collision protection. The housing is robust, made of aluminum and polycarbonate, and rated at IP65.
B-Series Light Curtains
The B-Series Light Curtains are advanced safety devices with beam blanking capabilities, available in various sizes and resolutions (14 mm, 30 mm, and 70 mm). They interface directly with machine control circuits and comply with EN 61496-1 Type 4 standards, suitable for high-risk applications.
B-Series Perimeter Guards
These guards are designed for safety and security, offering protection with 2, 3, or 4 beams. They provide high safety integrity for hazardous areas, are self-contained, and comply with EN 61496-1 Type 4 standards.
B-Series Master/Slave Guards
This system provides a cascading light curtain solution for dual-plane detection, including master and slave units with beam blanking capabilities, suitable for complex guarding applications, and compliant with EN 61496-1 Type 4 standards.
Hard-Guard Light Curtains
These are designed for harsh industrial environments, available in acrylic or aluminum enclosures, protected against water, dust, dirt, and oil, ideal for heavy industrial and outdoor safety systems. They are fully assembled for easy installation.
Safety Interface Modules (SIM)
These modules offer self-monitoring and control reliability, with options for NEMA enclosure or DIN rail mounting, designed to interface with safety relay units and controllers.
Light Curtain Accessories
Accessories include cables, brackets, floor stands, mirrors, laser alignment tools, and programming units for light curtain installation.
How-to-Order
Provides step-by-step instructions for selecting the appropriate model and accessories for specific applications.
Mounting Brackets
B-Series sensing units come with mounting brackets that can be oriented to fit most installation requirements, with optional swivel, clamping, and vibration-damping brackets available.
Blanking Programming Unit
Allows selected areas of the sensing field to be disabled, useful for applications with protruding objects. Two versions are available: BPU-2 for serial numbers A07 or less, and BPU-4 for serial numbers D02 or higher.
Cable Assemblies
Connect the B-Series sensing units to a controller or machine, with IP68 rated cables recognized by UL and CSA.
Floor Stands
Made from extruded aluminum, these stands are 5 feet tall and come with hardware for optical alignment of light curtains.
Mirror Assemblies
Used to change the direction of emitter beams, allowing one light curtain to protect multiple sides.
Laser Alignment Tool
An accessory for visual alignment of sensing units, aiding installation over long ranges.
BSRSA Interface Controller
A wall-mounted unit providing power to the sensing unit and monitoring output signals, with safety outputs that reset automatically once an obstruction is removed.
PCU/1 Control Unit
Connects and controls multiple safety devices with programmable logic control functions, USB capable for diagnostics and data communication.
Ordering Process
Steps include selecting a sensing unit, cable assemblies, mounting brackets, floor stands, mirror assemblies, and interface controllers, with guidance from a Tapeswitch application specialist.
Selection of Interface Controllers
Outlines the selection process for various interface controllers, including models such as PCU/1, BSRSA, BSRUA-2, SRUB, SRUS, or BC-1.
Power Supply Selection
Optional step to assess the need for a power supply if an SRUB or SRUS Interface Controller is chosen.
Additional Accessories
Optional accessories for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting include programming units and laser alignment tools.
Contact Information
For assistance, contact Tapeswitch Corporation at 100 Schmitt Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY 11735, or visit www.tapeswitch.com. Email: [email protected], Phone: 631.630.0442, Fax: 631.630.0454.
Disclaimer
Tapeswitch Corporation disclaims liability for errors or omissions. Specifications may change without prior notice.
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SWITCH PRODUCTS SAFETY & SIGNAL MATS SENSING EDGES SENSING BUMPERS SAFETY INTERFACE MODULES LIGHT CURTAINS & LASER SCANNER CUSTOM DESIGNS SAFETY INTERLOCKS

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Laser Scanner Compact, lightweight, mini scanner Provides full area coverage over a wide zone B-Series Light Curtains Full-featured and sophisticated Self-contained, wires directly to machine or controller UL / CE Listed B-Series Perimeter Guards Available with 2, 3 or 4 beams Operating distance of up to 30 meters B-Series Master/Slave Guards Full-featured and sophisticated Self-contained, wires directly to machine or controller UL / CE Listed Hard-Guard Enclosed Light Curtain Suitable for indoor or outdoor applications Impervious to water, dust, dirt, and oil Light Curtain Accessories Cable,...

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This compact, lightweight, mini scanner, provides full area coverage over a wide zoned protective area for intrusion detection, presence detection, and collision protection. Features & Benefits ■ Type 3 (IEC61496-1/3, UL61496-1), CAT 3 SIL2 PLd (ISO 13849-1, UL508, UL1998, IEC61508) CSA C22.2 No.14 ■ Protection Over a Wide Zone. It has 190 degree detection angle with a protection range maximum of 2.0 M and a warning range of 10.0 M with a minimal detectable width. ■ Able to Store 16 patterns: 16 pattern combinations of a protection zone and two warning zones (non-Safety) can be programmed. It...

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Power Supply Cable length Power Consumption Output Type DC 24 V ±10%: Power supply from converter DC 24 V - 30%/+20%: Power supply from battery Length 20 m AWG 22, 26, 28 Ready or RES_REQ (non-safety) Output type (High side SW) Output current (Max.: 500 mA) Leak current (Max. 1 mA) Wire (Length: 20 m AWG 26) Load (L/R=25ms C=1pF) Output type (PNP transistor output) Output current (Max. 100 mA) Leak current (Max.: 1mA) Wire ( Length: 20 m AWG 28 Output type (PNP transistor output) Output current (Max.:100 mA) Leak current (Max.: 1 mA) Wire (Length: 20 m AWG 28) Output type (PNP Transistor output) Output...

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The B-Series Safety Light Curtains are full-featured, microprocessor-controlled units. Special capabilities include beam blanking and a flexible interface that is compatible with common safety relay units, controllers (SIM), and fail-safe PLC’s. A wide range of sizes and resolutions are available. The B-Series emitter and receiver pair, by themselves, constitutes a complete light curtain system, which provides two redundant solid state PNP type outputs and is a type 4 safety device in accordance with EN 61496-1. These outputs can be interfaced directly into the machine control circuit, provided...

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B-SERIES PERIMETER GUARDS Tapeswitch Type B2, B3, & B4 Perimeter Guards are designed for safety and security applications. They are used to protect hazardous areas such as automated work cells and to monitor access or traffic in secure locations. The difference between models is the beam spacing. These photoelectric devices provide the same high level category 4 safety integrity as the B-Series light curtains. To simplify installation, the emitter and receiver pair make up a self-contained system which is capable of safety functions without additional equipment. Features & Benefits Available...

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B-SERIES MASTER/SLAVE GUARDS The B-Series master/slave system is a cascading light curtain guarding system, which offers a solution for those applications that require detection on two planes from one point. It consists of a maximum of two slave units connected to either a basic or multi-beam master system, which are offered in defined detection ranges in 14 mm (24 beams per 200 mm curtain), 30 mm (12 beams per 200 mm curtain), or 70 mm (4 beams per 200 mm curtain) in sizes from 200 -1800 mm increments. Master/slave units can be configured to a 144 beam maximum. Other features include beam blanking...

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HARD-GUARD LIGHT CURTAINS The Hard-Guard Light Curtain is designed for harsh industrial applications. It is available in either a tough transparent acrylic housing or a rugged aluminum enclosure. Protected against water (including wash down), dust, dirt, oil, and many solvents, it is ideal for heavy industrial applications, food processing, or outdoor safety and security systems. The Hard-Guard system includes a full featured light curtain and a matching controller. It easily interfaces with a wide range of machine or security controls. Consult factory application engineer for more assistance...

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Cable Assemblies Cable assemblies are used to connect the B-Series sensing units to a controller or machine. The emitter has a 5 conductor cable and the receiver has an 8 conductor cable. One end of each cable has a keyed quick-disconnect connector and the other end is unterminated. The cables are IP68 rated, and UL and CSA recognized. Order cables separately. Cable Assemblies P/N Cable Assemblies P/N Mounting Brackets Mounting brackets are supplied with the B-Series sensing units. The brackets can be oriented to accommodate most installation requirements. They are designed to fit most...

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SAFETY INTERFACE MODULES (SIM) All Tapeswitch safety interface controllers (SIM) are compatible with the B-Series light curtains. The emitter and receiver pair, by themselves, constitutes a complete light curtain system, which provides two redundant solid state PNP outputs. Consult factory for correct series for your application. These outputs can be interfaced directly into a machine control circuit, provided that the circuitry is compatible with PNP type outputs supplied from the light curtain’s, (i.e. safety relays, emergency stop relay packages, fail-safe PLC’s, etc.) Care should be taken...

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SAFETY INTERFACE MODULES (SIM) BSRUA-2 Interface Controller (Part No. 0951) The BSRUA-2 Controller is a DIN rail mount unit capable of interfacing up to two light Curtain sensing units. It will accept an input power source of 110/240 VAC or 24 VDC and provides the necessary power to the light curtain sensing unit emitter and receiver. The two safety outputs follow the state of the light curtain and AUTOMATICALLY resume the “on” state once an obstruction is removed. There is no operator intervention required and no operator power up sequence necessary. The unit contains status and diagnostic indicators....

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