Safety Light Curtains
SICK safety light curtains provide non-contact machine safety to protect personnel at hazardous points and access areas while helping manufacturers maintain productivity in automated environments. Designed to reduce risk without physical barriers, they support safer, more efficient machine operation across a wide range of industrial applications. Available in compact and rugged designs, they integrate easily with safety control systems to simplify installation, reduce maintenance, and support compliance with modern machine safety standards.
Key features include:
- Reliable non-contact hazardous area and access protection
- Compact and heavy-duty models for flexible application use
- Easy integration with existing safety control systems
- Simplified setup, maintenance, and compliance support
Advanced Safety for Hazardous Points and Automated Material Flows
deTec
SICK deTec safety light curtains provide reliable protection for hazardous areas, helping manufacturers improve machine safety while maintaining efficient automated production. Designed to distinguish between people and materials, deTec supports safe operation and high plant availability without unnecessary complexity.
With IO-Link and NFC connectivity, deTec simplifies diagnostics, reduces downtime, and speeds up troubleshooting through actionable machine data. Its flexible connection design and consistent housing help reduce cabling, shorten installation time, and streamline integration.
Built for Demanding Industrial Applications:
- Variants for hygienic, chemical, and explosive environments
- Seamless integration into existing safety systems
- Reliable performance in harsh, high-demand conditions
deTec4 with DCM4 Extension Module
SICK deTec4 is part of the deTec safety light curtain family and is used to protect hazardous points and access areas in automated machine environments. For applications that require more intelligent control of machine safety and material flow, deTec4 can be paired with the DCM4 extension module to help improve how machines distinguish between operators and approved materials.
DCM4 adds advanced safety and control functions to deTec4 safety light curtains, including blanking, reduced resolution, object pattern detection, and intelligent restart inhibition. This helps manufacturers maintain reliable operator protection while allowing materials to pass safely through guarded areas, reducing unnecessary machine stops and improving overall production efficiency.
DCM4 Improves Safety and Productivity by Enabling:
- Smarter management of material flow through safety zones
- Reliable recognition of approved objects and materials
- Fewer production interruptions caused by unnecessary stops
- More adaptable machine safety behavior without added system complexity
