What are safety lights used for in industrial machines?

Safety lights like the SICK deTec transmitter are used to create invisible protective barriers that detect personnel or objects entering hazardous zones around machines such as press brakes, palletizing stations, and machine tending cells. When an obstruction is detected, the system triggers a stop command to prevent injury.

Can this light curtain detect fingers?

Yes, the SICK deTec transmitter with 30 mm resolution is engineered to detect both hands and fingers reliably across its 1050 mm protective field height. This fine resolution meets industrial safety requirements for personnel protection in automated guarding applications.

Is this light curtain rated for wet or dusty environments?

The SICK deTec model 1211499 carries an IP65/IP67 rating that seals out dust and water, making it suitable for harsh production environments. This ingress protection ensures reliable operation in manufacturing conditions with exposure to moisture or airborne contaminants.

What receiver do I need to pair with this transmitter?

The SICK deTec transmitter pairs with a SICK deTec receiver to form a complete safety light curtain system. Consult the compatible receiver options for your specific safety light curtain integration requirements.

Where can I mount the SICK deTec safety light curtain?

The SICK deTec transmitter mounts quickly in press brakes, palletizing stations, and machine tending cells. Its compact design and standard mounting interface allow flexible placement at machine entry points and hazard zone boundaries.

SICK deTec Safety Light Curtain Transmitter, 1050 mm, 30 mm

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SICK deTec Safety Light Curtain Transmitter, 1050 mm, 30 mm

Name: SICK deTec Safety Light Curtain Transmitter, 1050 mm, 30 mm
Brand: SICK
SKU: 3193
Price: 2095 USD
Availability: InStock

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$2,095.00

SICK deTec safety light curtain transmitter with 1050 mm protective field height and 30 mm resolution for finger and hand detection. Projects infrared beams up to 15 meters, rated IP65/IP67 for industrial environments.

SICK deTec Safety Light Curtain Transmitter 1050mm:

SICK deTec safety light curtain transmitter (model 1211499) is an industrial safety solution for automated machine guarding, used in manufacturing, material handling, and robotics environments.

Headline Specifications:

Protective field height: 1050 mm
Resolution: 30 mm for finger and hand detection
Operating range up to 15 meters
Rated IP65/IP67 for water and dust resistance

Main Features:

Infrared beam emitter with 850 nm wavelength ensures reliable personnel or object detection.
Compatible with SICK deTec receiver for precise safety light curtain system integration.
Supports industrial compliance with ANSI B11.19 and ISO 13855 standards for safeguarding hazardous zones.
Mounts easily in production cells, press brake lines, and palletizing stations.

Industrial Safety Benefits:

Engineered for use in applications requiring injury prevention and machine hazard protection.
Suitable for environments needing high-resolution light curtain transmitters with robust ingress protection.
Certified to IP65 and IP67 for confidence in performance during exposure to dust and water.

Decision Criteria:

Choose the SICK deTec safety light curtain transmitter 1211499 for situations where 30 mm resolution and 1050 mm field height are required.
Supports advanced safety calculations for precise protection per industry standards.
Compare with other safety light curtain transmitters for coverage needs and environmental suitability.

Applications:

Palletizing automation
Machine tending and guarding
Pick-and-place and press brake operations

Trust & Compliance:

Main certifications: ANSI B11.19, ISO 13855
Customer confidence supported by SICK brand quality and industrial safety ratings

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Weight0.12 kg

Resolution30 mm

System of protection: IP65 und IP67
Wavelength: 850 nm
Protective Field Height: 1050 mm
Operating Range: up to 15 m
IP Rating: IP65, IP67

Detects hands and fingers across 1050 mm height with 30 mm resolution, 0-15 m range
Infrared 850 nm beam ensures reliable personnel and object detection
Seals out dust and water with IP65/IP67 rating for production environments
Meets ANSI B11.19 and ISO 13855 safety standards for hazard zone protection
Pairs with SICK deTec receiver for complete safety light curtain integration
Mount quickly in press brakes, palletizing stations, and machine tending cells
Model 1211499 transmitter engineered for injury prevention in automated guarding

: The SICK deTec model 1211499 is a safety light curtain transmitter that detects hands and fingers across a 1050 mm protective field with 30 mm resolution over a range up to 15 meters. It uses an infrared 850 nm beam and meets ANSI B11.19 and ISO 13855 safety standards for machine guarding in manufacturing and material handling environments.
: Safety lights like the SICK deTec transmitter are used to create invisible protective barriers that detect personnel or objects entering hazardous zones around machines such as press brakes, palletizing stations, and machine tending cells. When an obstruction is detected, the system triggers a stop command to prevent injury.
: Yes, the SICK deTec transmitter with 30 mm resolution is engineered to detect both hands and fingers reliably across its 1050 mm protective field height. This fine resolution meets industrial safety requirements for personnel protection in automated guarding applications.
: The SICK deTec model 1211499 carries an IP65/IP67 rating that seals out dust and water, making it suitable for harsh production environments. This ingress protection ensures reliable operation in manufacturing conditions with exposure to moisture or airborne contaminants.
: The SICK deTec transmitter pairs with a SICK deTec receiver to form a complete safety light curtain system. Consult the compatible receiver options for your specific safety light curtain integration requirements.
: The SICK deTec transmitter mounts quickly in press brakes, palletizing stations, and machine tending cells. Its compact design and standard mounting interface allow flexible placement at machine entry points and hazard zone boundaries.

Safety Light Curtain Transmitter vs. Physical Guarding or Contact Sensors:

The SICK deTec transmitter is an infrared safety barrier that detects hands and fingers before contact, unlike mechanical guards or pressure-sensitive mats that react only on impact. Choose this transmitter when you need non-contact hazard zone protection across a fixed height.

For press brakes and palletizing stations with operators reaching into danger zones, the 30 mm resolution detects fingers at up to 15 m range and stops the machine before injury occurs.
In dusty or wet production environments, the IP65/IP67 rating maintains reliable detection where mechanical switches would foul or corrode.
For cells requiring ANSI B11.19 or ISO 13855 compliance, this certified transmitter integrates with a SICK deTec receiver to form a complete safety system meeting regulatory standards.
On machine tending lines where speed matters, quick mounting in existing brake or palletizing frames reduces installation time versus retrofitting hard guarding.

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SICK deTec Safety Light Curtain Transmitter, 1050 mm, 30 mm

SICK deTec Safety Light Curtain Transmitter 1050mm:

Headline Specifications:

Main Features:

Industrial Safety Benefits:

Decision Criteria:

Applications:

Trust & Compliance:

Call-to-Action:

Key Specifications

Features

Frequently asked questions

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SICK deTec Safety Light Curtain Transmitter, 1050 mm, 30 mm

SICK deTec Safety Light Curtain Transmitter 1050mm:

Headline Specifications:

Main Features:

Industrial Safety Benefits:

Decision Criteria:

Applications:

Trust & Compliance:

Call-to-Action:

Key Specifications

Features

Frequently asked questions

How this compares

Safety Light Curtain Transmitter vs. Physical Guarding or Contact Sensors:

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