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- Fiber Optic Safety Systems
- PICO-GUARD Fiber Optic Safety Systems
- PICO-GUARD Fiber Optic System—Controllers
- PICO-GUARD Fiber Optic System—Points
- PICO-GUARD Fiber Optic Interlock Switches—Straight & Right Angle
- PICO-GUARD Fiber Optic Interlock Switches—Active/Passive
- PICO-GUARD Fiber Optic System—Grids
- PICO-GUARD Fiber Optic System—Optical E-Stop Buttons
- Machine Safety Accessories
- Vision Sensors and Vision Lighting
- Indicator Lights
- Wireless Sensor Networks
PICO-GUARD Fiber Optic System—Grids
Uses & Applications
Overview
2-, 3- or 4-beam light screen systems are reliable and economical solutions for guarding entry/exit points, perimeter guarding and other safetguarding or equipment protection applications.
- Offers choice of 2-, 3- or 4-beam Grids for use with PICO-GUARD controller in personnel safety and equipment-protection applications
- Provides a non-contact, easy-to-install means of perimeter and access guarding
- Covers ranges up to 31 m
- Protects heights up to 1.066 m
- Features rugged anodized aluminum construction
- Functions as emitter or receiver, depending on installation
- Monitors one beam per optical channel, up to four beams per controller
- Features MEK-resistant construction
- Eliminates electrical wires and expensive electrical wiring for easy installation
- Meets all requirements for Type 4 per IEC 61496-2 and Safety Category 4 per ISO 13849-1 applications
- Designed to ATEX, FM and CSA approval for use in explosive environments
- Has an environmental rating of IEC IP65
- Installs easily with multiple mounting bracket options
Product Specifications
| Operating Range | Information is based on use of the integral polished fibers. The use of SFA-FS Fiber Splice reduces range by 20%. Do not cut polished fiber ends unless absolutely necessary (if the end is damaged or contaminated, or must be cut to length). Use only the Model PFC-2 Fiber Cutter to cut fibers, when necessary. If a polished end is cut, the excess gain is reduced, the advantage of polishing is lost, and the operating range is reduced. In applications using SSM or MSM Series corner mirrors, range is reduced by approximately 8 percent for each mirror used. Minimum operating range:800 mm Maximum operating range: SFG..8 with SFG..8:31.1 m
SFG..8 with SFG..15:29.0 m
SFG..8 with SFG..25:26.5 m
SFG..8 with SFG..50:21.6 m
SFG..8 with SFG..100:14.9 m
SFG..15 with SFG..15:27.1 m
SFG..15 with SFG..25:24.7 m
SFG..15 with SFG..50:20.1 m
SFG..15 with SFG..100:14.0 m
SFG..25 with SFG..25:22.6 m
SFG..25 with SFG..50:18.3 m
SFG..25 with SFG..100:12.8 m
SFG..50 with SFG..50:14.9 m
SFG..50 with SFG..100:10.4 m
SFG..100 with SFG..100:7.0 m
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| Beam Diameter | 25 mm |
| Effective Aperture Angle (EAA) | Type 4 per IEC 61496-2; ±25° @ 3 m when used with a SFCDT-.. controller |
| Construction | Black anodized aluminum housing and label; tempered glass window; zinc end caps; PVC coated fibers |
| Environmental Rating | IEC IP65 |
| Operating Conditions | Temperature:0° to +70° C Relative humidity:95% (non-condensing) |
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