PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
KEYENCE CORP GL-VM12HP - Safety Light Curtain
KEYENCE CORP GL-VM12HP is a safety light curtain component designed for industrial machine guarding and personnel protection applications. This device utilizes optical sensing technology to establish a protective field, ensuring operational safety by detecting intrusions into hazardous areas. It integrates directly into safety control circuits via dedicated safety outputs, adhering to international safety standards for automated machinery and robotic systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: GL Series
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Light Curtain
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 100 mA (typical, per unit)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- PROTECTION HEIGHT: 120 mm (typical for '12' designation in GL series)
- DETECTION CAPABILITY: Finger Protection (14 mm object detection)
- BEAM PITCH: 10 mm
- RESPONSE TIME: 10 ms (typical)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- SAFETY OUTPUTS: 2 x OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device)
- AUXILIARY OUTPUTS: 1 x Non-safety output (e.g., for muting lamp or status indication)
- INDICATORS: Integrated Status LEDs (Power, Error, Output)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP65 (Dust-tight and protected against water jets)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to +50 degrees Celsius
- MOUNTING STYLE: Bracket Mount (side or rear mounting options)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Machine tools, presses, robotic work cells, automated assembly lines, material handling systems
- SAFETY STANDARDS: ISO 13849-1 (PLe/Category 4), IEC 61508 (SIL3) (typical for GL series safety light curtains)