Omron Safety Light Curtains – Machine Safety Sensors

Omron Safety Light Curtains are non-contact safety sensors designed to detect when a person or object enters a protected area around industrial machinery. These Omron light curtain sensors use multiple light beams between an emitter and receiver to create a protective detection field and help the machine safety system respond when the field is interrupted. They form part of the industrial safety light curtain range used for machine guarding and personnel protection.

Different Omron light curtains are available for applications requiring hand, finger, or body detection, with models offering different detection capabilities, protective heights, operating ranges, and safety functions. The range includes F3SG, F3SJ, and other Omron safety curtain series for machine openings, access points, and hazardous work areas. Browse the available models below to compare specifications and select a suitable safety light curtain for your machine. Related Omron industrial automation products are also available for machine control and safety applications.

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Omron Safety Light Curtain Series

Omron F3SJ Safety Light Curtain

The F3SJ series is an advanced safety light curtain designed for high-performance machine guarding with precise detection and fast response. It supports finger, hand, and body protection for a wide range of industrial safety applications. More details are available on the F3SJ safety light curtain page.

  • Detection Type: Finger / Hand / Body
  • Safety Category: Type 4 (IEC 61496)
  • Response: High-speed detection performance

Omron F3SG-R Safety Light Curtain

The F3SG-R series is a robust safety light curtain used in industrial machine safety applications that require stable detection and reliable long-range performance. It is suitable for material handling, automation, and machine guarding systems. Explore the F3SG-R safety light curtain models for more details.

  • Safety Category: Type 4
  • Detection Range: Long-distance protection
  • Design: Rugged industrial construction

Omron F3SG-SR Safety Light Curtain

The Omron F3SG-SR series features a slim design for compact machine installations where space is limited and reliable safety detection is required. It is commonly used in packaging systems and compact automation equipment. Learn more about the F3SG-SR safety light curtain series.

  • Design: Slim and compact body
  • Safety Category: Type 4
  • Application: Compact machine safety

Omron F3W Safety Light Curtain

The Omron F3W series is a general-purpose safety light curtain used for standard machine safety applications in industrial environments. It is suitable for reliable machine guarding where simple safety protection is required. View the F3W safety light curtain series for more information.

  • Safety Category: Type 2 / Type 4
  • Application: General machine guarding
  • Design: Reliable performance

Omron F3SP Safety Light Curtain

The Omron F3SP series is a compact safety light curtain used for basic machine safety applications where simple installation and reliable detection are needed. More details are available on the F3SP safety light curtain series page.

  • Safety Category: Type 4
  • Detection Type: Hand / Body
  • Design: Compact structure

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Top Omron Safety Light Curtain Models

Omron Safety Light Curtain models are designed for reliable machine safety and operator protection in industrial automation systems. These models are available in different protection heights, resolutions, and safety configurations for various machine guarding applications.

F3SJ-B0625P25

F3SJ-B0625P25

Type of Protection: Hand Protection
Number of Beams: 30 beams
Protective Height: 625 mm
Safety Category: Type 4
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F3SJ-E0305P25

F3SJ-E0305P25

Type of Protection: Hand Protection
Number of Beams: 14 beams
Protective Height: 305 mm
Safety Category: Type 4
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F3SG-4SRB1200-25

F3SG-4SRB1200-25

Type of Protection: Hand Protection
Number of Beams: 60 beamd
Protective Height: 1200 mm
Safety Category: Type 4
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F3SG-4SRB1040-25

F3SG-4SRB1040-25

Type of Protection: Hand Protection
Number of Beams: 52 beams
Protective Height: 1040 mm
Safety Category: Type 4
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F3SG-4RA1230-30

F3SG-4RA1230-30

Type of Protection: Hand and arm protection
Number of Beams: 60 beams
Protective Height: 1230 mm
Safety Category: Type 4
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F3SG-4RA0160-14

F3SG-4RA0160-14

Type of Protection: Finger Protection
Number of Beams: 15 beams
Protective Height: 160 mm
Safety Category: Type 4
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F3SP-B1P

F3SP-B1P

Main contacts: 3PST-NO
Auxiliary contact: SPST-NC
Light curtain auxiliary output: 1PNP
Rated power consumption: 24 VDC
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F3W-MA0100P

F3W-MA0100P

Detection Capability: 30 mm
Number of Beams: 8 beams
Beam Gap Between Muting Trigger Beams: 100 mm
Output: PNP output
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Types of Omron Safety Light Curtains

Omron safety light curtains are available with different detection capabilities for protecting machine access points and hazardous areas. The suitable type depends on the object to be detected, required protective height, sensing range, and machine safety requirements.

Omron Finger Protection Safety Light Curtains

Omron finger protection light curtains use a fine detection capability to detect fingers entering a protected machine area. They are suitable for applications where operators work close to hazardous moving parts and a smaller object detection capability is required.

Omron Hand Protection Safety Light Curtains

Omron hand protection safety light curtains are designed to detect hands entering a hazardous machine area. They are commonly used around machine openings, production equipment, and access points where operators interact with machinery.

Omron Body Protection Safety Light Curtains

Omron body protection light curtains provide a wider-spaced detection field for identifying personnel entering restricted machine areas. They are suitable for access guarding and perimeter protection where full-body detection is required.

Applications of Omron Safety Light Curtains

Omron safety light curtains are used around hazardous machine areas to detect personnel entering a protected zone and support non-contact machine guarding in industrial environments.

  • Press and stamping machine protection
  • Robotic cell access guarding
  • Packaging and assembly machine safety
  • Conveyor loading and unloading areas
  • Automated production line protection
  • Machine entry and perimeter guarding

How to Select an Omron Safety Light Curtain

Select an Omron safety light curtain according to the hazard area, required detection capability, protected opening, and machine layout. The selected model should provide suitable coverage while meeting the safety requirements of the machine application.

  • Detection Capability: Determine whether the application requires finger, hand, or body detection based on the hazard and operator access.
  • Protective Height: Choose a light curtain with sufficient protective height to cover the machine opening or hazardous access area.
  • Operating Range: Check the required distance between the emitter and receiver and select a model with a suitable sensing range.
  • Safety Requirements: Verify the required safety category, performance level, or safety integrity requirements for the machine and application.
  • Installation: Consider available mounting space, machine structure, alignment, connections, and environmental conditions before selecting the light curtain.

Omron Safety Light Curtain FAQs

What is an Omron Safety Light Curtain?

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An Omron safety light curtain is a non-contact safety sensor that creates a protective detection field using multiple light beams. When a person or object interrupts the field, the safety system can signal the machine control system to respond according to the configured safety circuit.

How does an Omron light curtain sensor work?

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An Omron light curtain sensor uses an emitter and receiver positioned across a protected area. The emitter sends multiple light beams to the receiver, and interruption of one or more beams is detected as an entry into the protected field.

What is the difference between a safety light curtain and a safety sensor?

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A safety light curtain creates a multi-beam protective field across a machine opening or access area. Safety sensor is a broader term that includes different sensing devices used to monitor machine safety conditions and protective equipment.

Are Omron safety light curtains infrared sensors?

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Many safety light curtains use infrared light between the emitter and receiver to create the detection field. The exact optical characteristics, detection capability, and operating range depend on the Omron light curtain series and model.

Can an Omron light curtain be used for hand protection?

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Yes. Omron offers safety light curtain configurations designed for hand detection in machine guarding applications. Select the model according to the required detection capability, protective height, operating range, and machine safety requirements.