‘Safety Light Curtains’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release OCR Reader reads 100 characters per scan from Wenglor Sensoric, which we summarised at the time by saying "Wenglor has introduced the tiny OCR Reader, which automatically recognises characters.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Saft presents battery technologies at EP Shanghai from Saft Industrial Batteries: "Saft is showing its portfolio of battery technologies developed to meet the specific needs of renewable energy applications for efficient and reliable energy storage solutions. ".

In July 2009, we covered the news from Nord Drivesystems - take a look at SK 200E frequency inverter range launched by Nord which says: "Nord Gear's SK 200E frequency inverter range combines a sensorless current vector drive with control and communications features in a compact IP55 or IP66 rated enclosure.".

Take a look also at the news release from SGS SA - Industrial Services, SGS offers non-destructive testing of tanks, as well as Monitoring corrosion with digital radiography from SGS SA - Industrial Services, and Rodriguez releases latest Compacta geared motors from Rodriguez (UK).

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OP sensors precisely detect parts (July 2009)

IFM Electronic has introduced the OP range of photoelectric sensors for precise detection of parts feed or belt edge.

Fibre-optic amplifiers have long sensing ranges (July 2009)

IFM Electronic has released the OBF500 series of fibre-optic amplifiers, which feature long sensing ranges and fast switching.

LMS 100 laser sensors avoid false signals (June 2009)

SICK has launched the LMS 100 series of laser sensors, which the company says enables high-accuracy sensing with minimal errors for security, safety and presence detection.

Frequency inverter range available up to 22kW (June 2009)

Nord Gear has announced that its SK 500E frequency inverter range is now fully available up to 22kW.

IDEC safety controller is easily configured (June 2009)

IDEC has announced that its Safetyone FS1A safety controller can replace up to six safety relay modules with no programming.

Strain transducer provides high safety reserve (June 2009)

HBM has introduced the 6mm-high SLB-700A strain transducer to measure strains on solid components, such as cranes and bridges, where high loads need to be measured.

Fluke announces Scopemeter trade-in offer (June 2009)

Fluke is offering products to the value of 35 per cent of the list price of a hand-held Scopemeter when trading in a battery-operated, portable oscilloscope against the purchase of a new Scopemeter.

Catalent saves energy costs with Easiheat systems (June 2009)

Catalent Pharma Solutions has swapped its old shell-and-tube calorifiers for compact Spirax Sarco Easiheat steam to hot water systems.

IFM safety light curtains meet latest standards

IFM Electronic has introduced the OY series of safety light curtains, which meet the latest standards.
Safety light curtains go on show

The Solid 4 light curtain incorporates two selectable light-beam channels, eliminating potential optical cross-talking of neighbouring devices.