The Keyence safety laser scanner enables free access to hazardous areas while ensuring safety. If a person or object enters the danger zone, the scanner’s safety function stops the system using the SZ scanner’s OSSD outputs before anyone is exposed to danger.
Safety laser scanners can serve as protective devices for area monitoring, ensuring that no one is in the danger zone when starting or operating machinery. Additionally, they can control access to hazardous areas similar to a safety light curtain by positioning the scanner vertically, creating an invisible wall in front of the machine. The scanners are also well-suited for safety applications in automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
The KEYENCE SZ-V safety laser scanner is the first in the world to integrate a camera function, enabling users to investigate the cause of a stop command, for instance.
The SZ-V model also offers a new extended safety range of 8.4 meters and a warning range of up to 26 meters. Communication is available through ProfiSafe/Profinet/Ethernet/IP if needed. An external display provides users with even more detailed information from the scanner.
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The Keyence SZ safety laser scanner is the smallest of its kind and is the first in the world to feature a built-in muting function. The housing is made of die-cast aluminum for durability.
For example, the SZ-04M model is an excellent safety device for robotic applications. It provides two independent 4.2-meter, 270° safety zones, along with two separate 10-meter warning zones. The SZ-04M allows for a controlled robot slowdown before a person enters the primary safety area. Each of the four zones has its own dedicated output.
Installing SZ units is straightforward, and the included PC software simplifies safety zone management. The safety area can be freely defined on a computer’s graphical interface overlaid on the laser scanner’s view. Alternatively, zones can also be configured directly on the scanner without a computer.
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