The 3SF7844-6TB13-0SS1: The 14 mm resolution means the curtain detects objects as small as 14 mm — finger-protection class per IEC 61496-1 — so it's suited for guarding access points where operators can reach into the hazard zone. The 900 mm height covers a typical vertical opening for a standing operator's reach. The 0 to 6 m range gives flexibility for longer spans, but the actual mounting distance must stay within that window for reliable detection. ASIsafe bus connection means it communicates directly on an AS-Interface safety network without a separate safety relay module — a clean integration path for existing AS-i lines.
Type 4 light curtains are the standard for guarding hazardous machinery per IEC 61496-1 and ISO 13849-1 — press brakes, assembly stations, robotic cells, packaging lines. The receiver pairs with a matching transmitter (same resolution and height) to create a detection field. In a typical installation, the curtain mounts vertically on the machine frame or guarding structure, with the ASIsafe bus cable routed back to an AS-i safety monitor or a SIMATIC safety controller.