It is classified as a safety light curtain, meaning its function is to create an invisible detection field that, when interrupted, triggers a stop signal to the machine safety circuit.
For a safety light curtain, active status is important because it guarantees continued availability of the exact replacement unit for a guarding scheme already validated in a risk assessment. No form-fit-function substitute is needed.
Packaging and handling note
Supplied in bulk packaging, which is typical for safety light curtains ordered as line items for panel or machine integration. Bulk means the unit ships without individual retail packaging, suitable for direct installation.