SICK M4000 Area Series Safety Light Curtain
Multi-light beam curtain for area protection with SIL3, Type 4, PL e standards. Scanning range up to 90m, with 7-segment display and EFI interface.

Overview
Features
- Safety level: Type 4 (IEC 61496), SIL3 (IEC 61508), PL e (EN ISO 13849)
- Resolution: 80mm (dependent on model)
- Scanning range: 90m (dependent on model)
- Protective field height(s): 300 to 1800mm
- Ambient operating temperature: –30 to 55°C
- 7-segment display
- External device monitoring (EDM), restart interlock, application diagnostic output, SDL interface
- Beam coding for correct system allocation
- IP65-rated enclosure
Description
The SICK M4000 Area Series Safety Light Curtain is a multi-light beam device for area protection, including the prevention of technicians standing behind the point-of-operation in application systems. The integrated output permits configuration and diagnostics to be performed via PC, with a scanning range max of 90m, depending on variant. An EFI interface further expands the functionality of the M4000 Area Series sensors. This product family includes features such as external device monitoring (EDM), restart interlock, application diagnostics, and an SLD interface. The IP65 rated enclosure is a durable design with mounting grooves along three sides, ensuring flexible installation. The 7-segment display forms an easy-to-navigate user interface. This safety curtain series can be further augmented with additional accessories and services to meet various application needs, please contact a Motion World engineer for further details.
Applications
• Area protection or point-of-operation guarding of a hazardous point
• Robotics industry
• Automatic machining centers
• Paper rollers
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