Guardscan® GS140 Series Multi-Beam Light Curtains
The Guardscan GS140 Series Multi-beam light curtain manufactured by Tapeswitch Ltd. provides an
ideal solution to access and perimeter guarding applications such as
storage and conveyor systems. The GS140 Series Multi-Beam
provides PLe level of safety integrity as defined by EN13849-1 2008. It is available in a choice of 2, 3 or 4 beam configurations.
The GS140 Series Multi-Beam light curtain offers further cost-effective guarding when used with mirrors.
Features and Benefits
Type 4 EN61496 design
PLe EN13849-1 2008
Small cross section
Choice of 2,3 or 4 beams
Laser alignment option
Weld immune
Easy installation
Fail-safe PNP outputs
Flexible interfacing
'Quick-release' connections
Type 4 EN61496 design
PLe EN13849-1 2008
Small cross section
Choice of 2,3 or 4 beams
Laser alignment option
Weld immune
Easy installation
Fail-safe PNP outputs
Flexible interfacing
'Quick-release' connections
The LA-SE laser alignment tool is an accessory which can be used in conjunction with the GS140 Series Multi-Beam system. It provides a visual indication of the alignment of the sensing units and is extremely useful in aiding the installation of the light curtains over longer operating ranges.
Further details and order information is provided on our GS140 Series Multi-Beam Light Curtain Information Sheet.
GS140 Series Mult-beam Light Curtain Technical Specification
| Technical Specification | |
| Number of beams | 2, 3 or 4 |
| Beam spacing | 500mm (B2), 400mm (B3), 300mm (B4) |
| Cross section | 45mm x 36mm |
| Response time | < 18ms |
| Operating range | 0.5m to 15m 10m to 30m |
| Wavelength | 880nm |
| Enclosure rating | IP65 |
| Effective aperture angle | +/- 2½ degrees |
| Power consumption | < 12VA |
| Safety outputs | 2 x PNP (fail-safe) 250mA @ 24Vdc |
