PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
KEYENCE CORP SL-CI8L - Safety Light Curtain Interface Unit
The KEYENCE SL-CI8L is a dedicated safety light curtain interface unit within the SL-C Series, engineered for robust machine guarding and personnel protection. This controller integrates seamlessly with SL-C Series light curtains, providing critical safety interlocking, external device monitoring, and diagnostic capabilities. It is designed for industrial applications requiring high-level safety compliance, such as automated manufacturing, robotics, and material handling systems.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: KEYENCE SL-C Series Safety Light Curtain System
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Light Curtain Interface Unit / Controller
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 24VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: Approximately 100mA to 300mA (Typical)
- POWER CONSUMPTION: Approximately 2.4W to 7.2W (Typical)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- FORM FACTOR: Compact DIN Rail Mount Module
- MOUNTING: DIN Rail
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- INPUTS: Dedicated interface ports for KEYENCE SL-C Series light curtain emitter and receiver units external device monitoring (EDM) input reset input.
- OUTPUTS: Two redundant safety outputs (OSSDs - Output Signal Switching Devices) for direct connection to safety relays or safety PLCs auxiliary non-safety output for status indication.
- FEEDBACK: Integrated External Device Monitoring (EDM) functionality for monitoring the state of external safety contactors or relays.
- INDICATORS: Front-panel LED indicators for power status, operational mode, and error diagnostics.
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP20 (Typical for control cabinet mounted devices)
- COOLING METHOD: Natural Convection
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0 to +50 degrees Celsius
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- COMPATIBILITY: Specifically designed for use with KEYENCE SL-C Series Safety Light Curtains.
- APPLICATION: Machine guarding, point-of-operation protection, access control, and perimeter safeguarding in automated manufacturing, assembly lines, and material handling systems requiring Category 4, PLe (ISO 13849-1) or SIL3 (IEC 61508) safety levels.