Light Curtain Installation

It is important that the user be familiar with the installation requirements, safe mounting distance, controls and features before using a safety light curtain. Omron STI has found that light curtain installation is most easily accomplished if it broken down into discrete steps. These steps include: 1. Understanding the usage requirements for a safety light curtain. 2. Calculating the minimum safe distance. 3. Physically mounting the light curtain. 4. Preparation of the control enclosure.

By Control Engineering Staff June 6, 2008

It is important that the user be familiar with the installation requirements, safe mounting distance, controls and features before using a safety light curtain. Omron STI has found that light curtain installation is most easily accomplished if it broken down into discrete steps. These steps include: 1. Understanding the usage requirements for a safety light curtain. 2. Calculating the minimum safe distance. 3. Physically mounting the light curtain. 4. Preparation of the control enclosure. 5. Configuring the features of the light curtain. 6. Connection of power and termination of outputs. 7. Application of power and safety light curtain alignment. 8. Testing of the safety light curtain for proper operation.

Light Curtain Installation (pdf)