PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
KEYENCE CORP GL-RP5P - Safety Light Curtain Receiver
The KEYENCE GL-RP5P is a Type 4 safety light curtain receiver from the GL-R Series, engineered for robust personnel detection and machine guarding in industrial environments. This optical safety sensor integrates advanced safety functions to achieve high Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Performance Level (PL) ratings, making it suitable for critical applications requiring reliable hazardous area protection. It is designed for integration into industrial automation systems, robotic work cells, and automated assembly lines to prevent access to dangerous machinery during operation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GL-R Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Light Curtain Receiver
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Refer to specific model datasheet for exact current draw.
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Slim profile, robust housing.
- PROTECTED HEIGHT: Varies by GL-R Series model, typically ranging from 48 mm to 2520 mm.
- RESOLUTION: Varies by GL-R Series model, typically 14 mm (finger protection), 30 mm (hand protection), or 50 mm (body protection).
- RESPONSE TIME: Typically 10 ms or less.
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUTS: 2 x PNP/NPN safety outputs (OSSD), 1 x auxiliary output.
- INPUTS: External Device Monitoring (EDM), Muting, Blanking, Reset.
- FEEDBACK: Integrated status indicators for operation, error, and beam alignment.
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP65/IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -10 to +55 degrees C
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Aluminum alloy, polycarbonate lens.
- MOUNTING STYLE: Bracket mounting (side or rear).
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- SAFETY STANDARDS: ISO 13849-1 (PLe, Category 4), IEC 61508 (SIL3), IEC 61496-1/2 (Type 4).
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Industrial machinery, robotic cells, automated assembly lines, material handling systems, presses, packaging equipment.
- COMPATIBLE TRANSMITTER: Requires a GL-R Series transmitter of corresponding protected height and resolution.