A compact and durable infrared safety light curtain for automation, hydraulic presses and machinery. 30×30 mm profile with resolutions 10/20/30/40 mm; standard sensing range 0.3–3 m (option 0.3–6 m); strong light immunity ≥10,000 Lux; typical response time ≤ 15 ms; enclosure rating IP65. Dual-channel NPN/PNP safety outputs (NO/NC), with 7-wire wiring examples.
| Resolution (K) | Typical Application |
|---|---|
| 10 mm / 14 mm | Finger protection |
| 20 mm / 25 mm | Palm protection |
| 30 mm / 40 mm | Hand-arm / body protection |
| Category | Item | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Optical | Resolution | 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 mm |
| Sensing range | 0.3–3 m / 0.3–6 m | |
| Response time | ≤15 ms | |
| Immunity | ≥10,000 Lux | |
| Electrical | Outputs | Dual-channel NPN/PNP, NO/NC selectable |
| Supply voltage | DC12/24V; AC110–220V (with controller) | |
| Consumption | ≤200mA | |
| Wiring | 7-wire connection | |
| Mechanical | Body size | 30×30 mm |
| Ingress protection | IP65 | |
| Material | Aluminum alloy + reinforced ABS |
Match the resolution to the smallest body part that can reach the hazard: 10 mm for finger protection, 20 mm for palm protection, and 30/40 mm for hand-arm or body presence. The DCE offers 10/20/30/40 mm, so a single series covers presses, injection-molding machines and perimeter guarding without changing supplier.
The DCE is designed to the IEC 61496-1/-2 Type 4 architecture with dual-channel outputs and self-checking. The Performance Level (up to PL e under ISO 13849-1) is achieved by the complete safety function — the curtain plus a certified safety relay or safety PLC with EDM feedback, validated by the integrator.
In most cases yes. The DCE matches common resolutions (10/20/30/40 mm), 0.3–3 m or 0.3–6 m range, and dual NPN/PNP outputs, so it drops into the same safety loop. Confirm the mounting length and resolution against the unit being replaced; see our Keyence/SICK alternatives buyer's guide linked below.
The DCE uses a 7-wire connection bringing out power, the dual NPN/PNP safety outputs (NO/NC selectable) and sync. Feed the two outputs into a dual-channel safety relay or safety PLC input, and route the feedback loop through forcibly-guided contacts so a welded contact is caught on restart. See our OSSD NPN/PNP wiring with EDM guide.
Use ISO 13855: S = K × T + C, where K = 2000 mm/s (hand-speed constant), T is the machine stop time plus the curtain response (≤15 ms), and C is the intrusion factor derived from the resolution. Our ISO 13855 safety distance calculator works it out from your resolution and stop time.
The DCE is rated IP65 (dust-tight and water-jet resistant) with ambient-light immunity ≥10,000 Lux and typical response ≤15 ms. The aluminum-alloy and reinforced-ABS body stays stable against flicker and welding light, making it suitable for stamping, hydraulic press and general automation environments.
Technical specs reviewed by Engineer Cai, Senior Application Engineer. CE-marked and designed to the IEC 61496 Type 4 architecture — see certificates.
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