Product Overview

The deTec Intelligent Hazardous Point and Access Protection safety light curtain offers intelligent protection for hazardous areas and access means in automated environments. Designed to differentiate between human operators and material objects, it ensures safe machine operation while maintaining high productivity. With a standardized platform that supports scalable smart functions, deTec provides a flexible solution suitable across diverse industrial applications such as mechanical engineering, automotive manufacturing, intralogistics, and packaging. The system enhances safety by intelligently recognizing human presence versus material flow, reducing unnecessary stoppages. Its compact design and consistent housing ensure ease of integration into existing automation systems. Whether protecting access points or safeguarding moving parts, deTec delivers reliable performance through intelligent object pattern recognition and adaptive muting capabilities.

Key Features and Technology

The deTec safety light curtain features flexibly configurable 2- or 4-signal muting, enabling safe differentiation between man and material. This intelligent object pattern recognition ensures that machines remain operational during material handling while protecting personnel from unintended exposure. The system supports a range of operating modes through its scalable smart functions, allowing tailored protection strategies for different scenarios. A key innovation is the use of NFC interface with the SICK Safety Assistant app, enabling direct smartphone access to device data without time-consuming cabling or connection facilities. This secure, future-ready connectivity allows real-time diagnostics and configuration via a simple tap. The intelligent platform ensures consistent performance across applications, combining safety with automation efficiency.

Technical Characteristics

The deTec safety light curtain is built on a standardized platform that supports individually scalable smart functions. It enables safe differentiation between man and material using flexibly configurable 2- or 4-signal muting. Intelligent object pattern recognition ensures accurate detection of human presence versus material objects, improving process efficiency without compromising safety. The system features an NFC interface for direct smartphone access via the SICK Safety Assistant app, allowing quick diagnostics and configuration. No time-consuming connection facility is required. Integration is simplified through the DIP switch wizard, which enables rapid setup and provides diagnostic information. The modular design ensures compatibility with various industrial environments while maintaining high reliability and performance under dynamic operating conditions.

Configuration and Integration

deTec offers a simple and fast configuration process using the DIP switch wizard for initial setup, enabling quick deployment without specialized tools or expertise. The flexible connection concept and consistent housing design reduce cabling, installation, and configuration costs. With no time-consuming connection facility required, integration is streamlined through intuitive on-device settings. Users can access device data directly via smartphone using the NFC interface and SICK Safety Assistant app, allowing real-time monitoring and diagnostics. Function packages are available for specific applications—such as finger and hand protection, access protection, or man-versus-material differentiation—ensuring optimal performance tailored to each use case. This approach supports rapid commissioning and reduces downtime during installation.

Operating Environment

The deTec safety light curtain is designed for reliable operation in industrial environments with standard temperature and humidity ranges. It performs effectively under typical conditions found in mechanical, automotive, intralogistics, and packaging applications. The system maintains consistent performance across a range of ambient temperatures and environmental conditions commonly encountered on production floors. Its robust construction ensures durability while maintaining sensitivity to detect human presence or material objects accurately. The intelligent detection algorithms are optimized for real-world use, minimizing false triggers and ensuring safe operation even in high-noise or dynamic environments. No specific environmental certifications beyond standard industrial requirements are mentioned, but the design supports long-term reliability under typical operational conditions.

Industrial Applications

deTec is ideal for protecting hazardous points and access means across a wide range of industries including mechanical engineering, automotive manufacturing, intralogistics, and packaging. It enables safe differentiation between personnel and materials in automated material flows, such as during maintenance or manual intervention. The system supports applications like finger and hand protection, access control at machine entry points, and process safety in high-speed production lines. Its flexible muting options—from 2-signal to configurable 4-signal—allow precise adaptation to different operational needs. Success stories include its use in next-generation air conditioner manufacturing and gigafactories for battery production, where it contributes to safer automation and improved material flow efficiency.