Schmersal launches new light grid versions

Schmersal is set to launch new versions of its SLC440COM-H/SLG440COM-H series safety light curtains and grids. With ranges of up to 30 metres (SLC440COM) and 60 metres (SLG440COM), they offer reliable hand and body protection and enable monitoring over greater distances with only minimal installation effort.

In addition, the safety light curtains and grids have a Bluetooth LE interface, which, with the ‘SLC Assist’ app developed by Schmersal, displays status notifications from devices and provides comprehensive diagnostic data. The new version of the ‘SLC Assist’ app now offers even greater functionality – as an example, the app can now also be used to calculate the required safety clearance to the danger area.

SLC440COM/SLG440COM series safety light curtains and grids secure danger areas and areas in applications such as presses, robot cells and palletising systems. Due to their increased ranges, the new versions of the SLC440COM/SLG440COM can now also be used to reliably protect very large production systems, conveyors or the platforms of autonomous underground railways. With the help of deflecting mirrors, entire areas can also be secured and monitored with just one safety light curtain or grid. This solution reduces both the installation effort and the acquisition costs.

The Bluetooth interface and the app enable all status and diagnostic data regarding the operating status of the light grid/curtain to be called up on a smartphone or tablet in real time. The Schmersal app also offers extensive support for statutory testing and documentation, such as through an integrated operating hours counter and the capture of the switching frequency of the outputs.

The new version of the app now also includes a function for determining the safety clearance to the danger area in accordance with EN ISO 13855. Thanks to the intuitive user interface, all essential data can be easily captured and the calculated results retrieved. The app also suggests specific products from the Schmersal range: A single click takes the directly to the corresponding product in the Schmersal online catalogue.

The ‘SLC Assist’ app from Schmersal is available for Android and iOS devices.