Safety Light Curtains
SICK safety light curtains deliver non-contact machine safety to help protect personnel at hazardous points and access areas while supporting continuous productivity in automated environments. By reducing risk without the need for physical barriers, they help manufacturers improve operator safety and maintain efficient machine performance across a wide range of industrial applications. Available in compact and rugged designs, these solutions integrate easily with existing safety control systems to simplify installation, reduce maintenance, and support compliance with modern machine safety standards.
Key features include:
- Reliable non-contact protection for hazardous points and access areas
- Compact and heavy-duty models for a wide range of applications
- Simple integration with existing safety control systems
- Easy installation, reduced maintenance, and compliance support
deTec
SICK deTec safety light curtains deliver reliable protection for hazardous areas, helping manufacturers improve machine safety while maintaining efficient automated production. Designed to distinguish between people and materials, deTec supports safer machine operation and higher equipment uptime without unnecessary complexity.
With IO-Link and NFC connectivity, deTec simplifies diagnostics, reduces downtime, and speeds up troubleshooting through real-time machine data. Its flexible connection design and consistent housing help reduce wiring, shorten installation time, and streamline system 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 advanced control of machine behavior and material flow, deTec4 can be paired with the DCM4 extension module to help improve how safety systems distinguish between operators and approved materials.
DCM4 enhances deTec4 safety light curtains with intelligent safety functions such as blanking, reduced resolution, object pattern detection, and controlled restart behavior. This helps manufacturers maintain reliable operator protection while allowing materials to move safely through guarded areas, reducing unnecessary stops and improving overall production efficiency.
With DCM4, you can:
- Improving control of material flow through safety zones
- Enabling reliable recognition of approved objects and materials
- Reducing downtime caused by unnecessary machine stops
- Supporting more flexible safety behavior without added system complexity
