SuperLight VI Programmable Safety Light Curtain
Please choose from the features below to see if the SuperLight VI Programmable Safety Light Curtain is right for your application:
Self-Checking Circuitry TRIAD safety light curtains self-check every 20 milliseconds. Self-checking is the ability to electronically verify that all of the systems critical internal circuit components and their redundant counterparts or back-ups are operating properly.
Redundant Captive Contact Safety Relays Redundant relays assure safety if an output relay should fail. SuperLight VI utilizes safety relays which have force-guided contacts. The contacts are mechanically locked together so that if one set of contacts weld, the other contacts cannot change state. If one should fail, code 5-6 will be displayed on the diagnostic display.
Extra Safe Design Provides two methods of fail-safe design. One utilizes two microprocessors and two captive contact relays, and one uses four watchdog timers monitoring the system and the captive contact relays.
External Diagnostic Display Standard on all TRIAD safety lights is the “Quickview Diagnostic Display.” Alpha-numeric display shows status and fault codes of the unit. This is an excellent safety and maintenance feature.
Control Reliable System Critical components of the SuperLight VI are duplicated so that a single component failure will not cause an unsafe condition. If a component does fail, the units self-checking circuitry recognizes the situation and initiates a safe stop of the machine.
Powerful Infrared Light Source TRIAD safety lights utilize powerful, safe, and predictable infrared light as its sensing source. This gives the system greater reliability and enhances machine utilization by minimizing nuisance trips and shutdowns caused by dirt, coolants, lubrication mists and machine oils. TRIAD safety lights are highly immune to EMI, RFI, and ambient light conditions and are unaffected by strobe lights and weld flash generated light sources.
Extensive Testing TRIAD safety lights incorporate extensive testing and burn-in to establish a high degree of product reliability and safety.
- Cost competitive
- Very easy to align and install
- 3-Year warranty (industry leader)
- Heavy duty aluminum welded 14 gauge enclosure
- Dust and oil tight
- 3/4″ infrared light beam spacing
- External status and diagnostic display on all light curtains
- Compact design
- Single/multiple floating beam blanking
- Single/multiple fixed beam blanking
- Auto-Blanking feature option
- PSDI-Presence Sensing Device Initiation capability option
- Alignment indicator light
- Shock mounts supplied standard
- Easy access for wiring
- Dual self-checking captive contact safety relays
- Fast reacting-Less than 30 ms all sizes
- Light curtain controller box not required
- Light curtain interconnections not required between pylons or a third box or controller
- Non-mated units, matched sets are not required
- 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-sided protection available with mirrors
- Extended scanning ranges available (75′ maximum)
- Dual independent channel micro-processor design
- Self-checking circuitry
- Nine standard sizes (12″ to 72″ lengths)
- Meets or exceeds OSHA, ANSI, CSA, and RIA standards
- Not affected by ambient light
- High immunity to EMI and RFI noise sources
- High immunity to strobe type and weld flash generated light sources
- Interfaces easily with all types of machine controllers and PLCs
- Made in the U.S.A
When the key switch is turned to the “Auto-Blank” function, the “Quickview Diagnostic Display” will show the number of blocked beams for two seconds, then verify that the obstruction is being monitored. This is required information for the depth penetration factor and for proper installation of any safety light curtain.
The versatile “Auto-Blank” (AB) Blanking Series includes: • Constant scan light curtain • One Beam Floating Blank built-in plus “Auto-Blank” capability • Two “Auto-Blank” Modes – up to 8 beams blanked but need not be sequentialA. One “Auto-Blank” mode with keyed reset when guarded zone is penetrated B. One “Auto-Blank” mode with automatic reset when guarded zone is penetrated
- 2 CM – Constant scan light curtain
- 4 CM – One floating beam
- 6 CM – Two floating beams
- 8 CM – Three floating beams
- Power Requirements:120VAC +/- 10% @ 50-60 Hz with fuse protection (24VDC units optional)
- Power Consumption:24 watts total
- Infrared Light Source:Solid state light emitting diodes
- Beam Spacing:3/4″(19mm); 1-1/2″ (38mm) for Models TR-48 through TR-72
- Response Time:Less than 30 milliseconds (All sizes)
- Relay Contact Ratings:8 AMP rating @ 220VAC; 16 AMP rating @ 120VAC
- Relay Configuration:Dual captive contact self-checking safety relays.
- Minimum Object Sensitivity:1-1/4″ (32mm); 2″ (51mm) for Models TR-48 through TR-72
- External Alphanumeric Diagnostic and Status Display
- Temperature Range:32 degrees to 120 degrees F
- Scanning Frequency:3.6 Khz
- Shock:Tested to withstand high vibration applications.
- Self-checkingevery 20 milliseconds.
- Indicators:Red obstruction light on receiver. Green non-obstruction light on receiver. Red alignment indicator light on emitter.
- Construction:Heavy duty aluminum enclosure (all welded). 14 Gauge – Dust and oil tight. NEMA 12
- Scanning Distance:All units are supplied standard with a 20′ (6.1m) scanning capability. Extended range units are available, consult your representative or the factory. Scanning distances must be specified — 75′ (23m) maximum.
- Specials:Custom designed light curtains for special applications. Examples: L-shaped, stainless steel. Consult factory.
- CSA Approved, UL Pending
- Three-Year Warranty
| Dim A | 3.00” (76mm) |
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| Dim B | 4.25” (108mm) | |
| Dim C | 1.00” (25mm) | |
| Dim D | 1.87” (48mm) | |
| Dim E | 0.62” (16mm) | |
| Dim F | 1.00” (25mm) | |
| Dim G | 1.00″ (25mm) | |
| Dim I | 3.25” (83mm) | |
| Dim J | 0.62” (16mm) | |
| Dim M | 4.25” (108mm)* |
*(TR-12 is 5.25” or 133mm)
Model Number | Dim H (Box Length) | Dim K (Last to End) | Dim L (first to last beam) |
TR/TPG-12 | 16.37” (416mm) | 1.87” (48mm) | 12.62” (321mm) |
TR/TPG-18 | 22.62” (575mm) | 1.87” (48mm) | 18.92” (481mm) |
TR/TPG-24 | 28.87” (733mm) | 1.87” (48mm) | 25.22” (641mm) |
TR/TPG-30 | 36.25” (921mm) | 2.87” (73mm) | 31.52” (801mm) |
TR/TPG-36 | 42.12” (1070mm) | 2.87” (73mm) | 37.82” (961mm) |
TR/TPG-42 | 48.37” (1229mm) | 2.87” (73mm) | 44.12” (1121mm) |
TR/TPG-48 | 54.75” (1391mm) | 2.87” (73mm) | 50.42” (1281mm) |
TR/TPG-60 | 67.25” (1708mm) | 2.87” (73mm) | 63.02” (1601mm) |
TR/TPG-72 | 79.75” (2026mm) | 2.87” (73mm) | 75.62” (1921mm) |
TR/TPG-84 | 91.75″ (2330mm) | 2.87” (73mm) | 88.22″ (2241mm) |
TR/TPG-96 | 103.75″ (2635mm) | 2.87” (73mm) | 100.82″ (2561mm) |
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Cornering Mirrors Through the use of cornering mirrors, multiple sides or work envelopes can be guarded which enhance safety and reduce downtime related to mechanical and electrical interlock systems. Include a 5% reflectivity loss per mirror when calculating total scanning distance of light curtain. Note: Mirrors are suface coated. |
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Model |
DIM A (in/mm) (hole to hole distance) |
DIM B (in/mm) (mirror length) |
DIM C (in/mm) (total length) |
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TRM-12 |
19.42″ (494mm) |
18.25″ (464mm) |
20.50″ (521mm) |
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TRM-18 |
25.45″ (646mm) |
24.25″ (616mm) |
26.50″ (673mm) |
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TRM-24 |
31.45″ (799mm) |
30.25″ (768mm) |
32.50″ (825mm) |
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TRM-30 |
37.45″ (951mm) |
36.25″ (921mm) |
38.50″ (978mm) |
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TRM-36 |
43.45″ (1104mm) |
42.25″ (1073mm) |
44.50″ (1130mm) |
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TRM-42 |
49.45″ (1256mm) |
48.25″ (1226mm) |
50.50″ (1282mm) |
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TRM-48 |
55.45″ (1408mm) |
54.25″ (1378mm) |
56.50″ (1435mm) |
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TRM-60 |
67.45″ (1713mm) |
66.25″ (1683mm) |
68.50″ (1739mm) |
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TRM-72 |
79.45″ (2018mm) |
78.25″ (1988mm) |
80.50″ (2045mm) |
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Pedestal Dimensions (Model 8000) The heavy duty, all welded steel pedestal floor mounts can be used for mounting either light curtain pylons or cornering mirrors. Sliding mounts on the pedestal are of universal design and are supplied standard. Unique floating base on pedestal is designed to compensate for uneven floors. |
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NOTE: Pedestals must be bolted to the floor, they must not be movable (ANSI B11.19-2003).
1. Sliding mounts supplied 2. Standard height is 72″ (1829mm) – Model #8000 Optional 96″ (2438mm) – Model #8096 3. Painted OSHA yellow 4. Pedestal is 12 gauge steel Base Plate is 1/4″ (6.35mm) steel plate
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Swing Mount Brackets (Model 9000) Excellent method of mounting the light guard for press brakes or when the light guard is to be moved for die set-ups or machine maintenance. The Model 9000 consists of three 180 degree pivot points along with the light curtain’s diagonal movement capability for virtually unlimited light curtain positioning. Two inch square tubing (3/16″ thick) painted OSHA yellow which mounts directly onto the machine housing and makes for a heavy duty, yet versatile mounting bracket. |
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CI – Cincinnati Interface/Forced Interrupt: Allows an external device (i.e., Cincinnati Press or PLC) to initiate a red condition on the light curtain. This option is required on machines that feed a 24VDC signal back to the safety light curtain to assure that the safety control circuit can be shut down.
ER – External Relay Check–monitors the control relays of the guarded machine to assure that the machine control relays change state when the safety light curtain sends a stop signal.
LR – Resettable Latching Relays–requires the light curtain to be manually reset every time the light curtain is penetrated. Useful option when the safety light curtain is used for perimeter zone guarding.
DC – 24VDC Power–Required when light curtain is powered by 24VDC instead of 120VAC.
LGB – Light Guard Bypass–On/off key switch with indicator bulb used to bypass the output relays in the light curtain.
Stainless Steel and Explosion-Proof Enclosures
L-Shaped Enclosures
Punch Presses
The SuperLight VI is designed to accept coil stock movement with no press shutdowns or adjustments to light guard. No adjustments necessary to light guard for die height changes or changes from automatic to hand fed secondary operations.
Robotic and Automation Multi-Sided Guarding Systems
Easily installed cornering mirrors combined with the easy alignment characteristics of the SuperLight VI provide multi-sided protection which allows complete visibility and access to the protected pinch point or hazardous zone for a fraction of the cost of physical barriers.
Press Brakes
The Triad FLOATING BLANK light curtain provides the flexibility necessary to effectively guard all types of power press brakes. The FLOATING BLANK permits work pieces to be formed vertically or horizontally through the guarded area without shutting down the machine. Entry into the protected area by the operator or passerby will prevent the start, or if the machine is in motion will provide a signal to stop the machine.
While other safety devices must be altered to allow materials to feed through, the FLOATING BLANK is controlled by a keyed selector switch that will allow a work opening of up to 8 cm based on 2 cm increments.
Blanking adjustments required when die heights change are not necessary. The FLOATING BLANK light curtain automatically adjusts to the various feed positions providing protection with production. The FLOATING BLANK light curtain adapts to mechanical, air clutch, and hydraulic press brakes.
