Application Guide
Palletizer
Winder
many troublesome
safety concerns.
CASE 3
Lift
CASE 4
Swaging
Machine
CASE 5
Automatic
Guided Vehicle
CASE 6
Special Case
Palletizer
2
Problem:
Solved with
The safety mat is often damaged and the SZ Series! P4
must be replaced.
Problem:
Solved with
Horizontally mounted light curtains are stepped on the SZ Series! P6
and damaged by operators.
Problem:
Solved with
Gate-type access is required to allow automated the SZ Series! P8
products to pass while protecting operators. Workpiece
in transit
Problem:
Dirt buildup on the light curtain results in Solved with
false outputs/machine downtime and costs valuable the SZ Series! P10
time for cleaning and repair.
Problem:
Safety device mounting equipment is in the way and Solved with
the SZ Series! P12
hinders work efficiency.
Problem:
The application requires a safety sensor that Solved with
the SZ Series! P14
can cover a wide range of areas.
*Illustrations in this catalog are examples used to describe the functions of the SZ clearly. Please follow the necessary risk assessment when actually installing the product. 3
CASE 1
Automated equipment used to transfer and package products.
Palletizer
Problem
Current Solution
Production
Damage Downtime Replacement volume
decreases
4
Palletizer
Solution
5
CASE 2
Winding Equipment
Winder
Problem
Current Solution
6
Winder
Solution
The reflective SZ Series Safety Laser Scanner can be installed out of the way,
while still protecting the operator.
7
CASE 3
Automated Transfer Equipment
Lift
Problem
Current Solution
Workpiece
in transit Unprotected area
8
Lift
Solution
2 Safety is added to the dangerous area where the car body is lifted.
Workpiece Workpiece
in transit in transit
9
CASE 4
Equipment used to alter the dimensions of a component using a die or dies.
Swaging Machine
Problem
Dirt buildup on the light curtain results in false outputs/machine downtime and
costs valuable time for cleaning and repair.
Current Solution
10
Swaging
Machine
Solution
11
CASE 5
Automatic Guided Automated product transfer vehicles
Vehicle
Problem
Safety device mounting equipment is in the way and hinders work efficiency.
Current Solution
12
Automatic
Guided
Vehicle
Solution
The SZ Series Safety Laser Scanner can be installed on automated guide vehicles
to detect operator presence in its path, eliminating the need for obtrusive
mounting equipment/poles required for other types of safety devices.
conditions. Short-reach
Stop zone
Emergency
stop zone
When
Low-speed turning off Wide
High-speed Narrow
(right/left)
13
CASE 6
Special Case Automated equipment used to transfer and package products.
Palletizer
Problem
The application requires a safety sensor that can cover a wide range of areas.
Current Solution
14
Palletizer
Solution
15
Product Lineup
❚ Main unit ❚ Cable (sold separately) ❚ Mounting bracket (Optional)
* Cables and hardware are not included. Select separately. Standard mounting bracket
Output
Appearance Compatible Length Model Weight Appearance Type Model Weight
# of zone sets type
Appearance Type Model Weight
(# of banks)
5m PNP SZ-P5PS Approx.
Single-function 16.4' NPN SZ-P5NS 280g Horizontal mounting OP-86935 Approx.
type bracket 250g
10 m PNP SZ-P10PS Approx.
SZ-01S
32.81' NPN SZ-P10NS 530g
1 SZ-01S 20 m PNP SZ-P20PS Approx.
65.62' NPN SZ-P20NS 1040g Vertical mounting Approx.
OP-86936
5m PNP SZ-P5PM Approx. bracket 180g
16.4' NPN SZ-P5NM 360g
SZ-04M 10 m PNP SZ-P10PM Approx.
SZ-16V 32.81' NPN SZ-P10NM 720g
Multiple-function
type 10 m PNP SZ-P20PM Approx. Mounting bracket with angle alignment
32.81' NPN SZ-P20NM 1400g
Appearance Type Model Weight
Approx.
4 SZ-04M
1.6kg ❚ USB Cable (sold separately) Horizontal mounting
Approx.
Appearance Name Length Model Weight bracket with OP-86937
690g
angle alignment
USB cable 5m
5 m 16.4' 16.4' OP-86941 Approx. 200g
Multiple-bank type Vertical mounting
Approx.
bracket with OP-86938
850g
angle alignment
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