It creates an infrared detection field that, when broken, triggers a stop signal to the machine's safety circuit, protecting personnel from hazardous motion.
Deployment context
As a safety light curtain, this sensor mounts around a hazard zone — typically at the entry point of a guarded area — and connects to a safety-rated PLC or safety relay. The detection field height and resolution determine the minimum object size it catches, which governs the safe distance from the hazard per ISO 13855.