The Safety Light Curtains & Safety Light Grids by Schmersal are engineered to provide non-contact protection for industrial machinery and hazardous zones. These systems use arrays of infrared light beams transmitted between an emitter and a receiver to form an invisible safety barrier.
When a person or object interrupts one or more beams, the system immediately sends a signal to the control unit, triggering a safe machine shutdown and preventing accidents.
Safety Light Curtains offer high-resolution detection (as fine as 14 mm for finger protection and 30 mm for hand detection), making them ideal for safeguarding precise danger points. In contrast, Safety Light Grids are designed for larger area protection, detecting the presence of a body or large object using fewer beams.
Schmersal systems, such as the SLC (light curtains) and SLG (light grids) series, are widely used to secure hazardous areas in robot cells, presses, palletizing systems, and automated production lines.
These devices are available with advanced functions like muting and blanking, allowing temporary bypass of the safety field during material flow without compromising overall safety.
With robust construction, high protection ratings (up to IP67/IP69K), and compliance with international safety standards, Schmersal safety light curtains and grids provide reliable performance even in harsh industrial environments.
Key Features & Specifications
• Non-contact safety protection using infrared light beam technology
• Instant machine shutdown when safety field is interrupted
• High-resolution detection (14 mm for fingers, 30 mm for hands)
• Light grid options for large-area or perimeter protection
• Wide protection field heights (approx. 170 mm to 1930 mm depending on model)
• Long operating range (up to 30 m for curtains, up to 60 m for grids)
• Advanced functions: muting, blanking, beam coding, multi-scan
• Integrated diagnostics and status display for easy monitoring
• Bluetooth/communication options for real-time diagnostics (select models)
• High protection ratings (IP67 / IP69K) for harsh environments
• Compliance with IEC 61496, EN ISO 13849, and safety standards
• Easy integration with safety relays, PLCs, and automation systems
Applications
Safety Light Curtains & Safety Light Grids by Schmersal are widely used in:
• Robotic work cells and automated production lines
• Press machines, stamping, and metal processing equipment
• Conveyor and material handling systems
• Packaging and palletizing systems
• Warehousing and logistics automation
• Hazardous machine access points and perimeter guarding
The Safety Light Curtains & Safety Light Grids by Schmersal provide a highly effective, flexible, and non-intrusive safety solution—ensuring maximum operator protection while maintaining productivity and seamless machine operation in modern industrial environments.
