Product description
KEYENCE SL-V72H – Safety Light Curtain for Industrial Personnel Protection
The KEYENCE SL-V72H is a general-purpose safety light curtain from the SL-V Series, featuring 72 optical axes and designed for reliable personnel protection in industrial automation environments. With edge-to-edge detection, built-in safety controller functions, and highly visible status indicators, it delivers maximum safety with minimal installation complexity.
Key Features of the KEYENCE SL-V72H Safety Light Curtain
- 72 optical axes — hand protection type (ø25 mm minimum detectable object)
- Edge-to-edge detection zone with no dead zone at top or bottom
- Highly visible indicators along the full length for instant status recognition and easy beam alignment
- Built-in EDM (External Device Monitoring) — Category 4 compliant without a separate safety relay
- Built-in muting function — no dedicated muting controller required
- Programmable fixed blanking, floating blanking, and muting via PC software (SL-VH1S)
- State Information Output for real-time status feedback to standard PLCs
- OSSD output up to 500 mA — direct driving of external devices
- IP65 / IP67 rated housing
- Certified to Type 4 (IEC 61496), SIL 3 (IEC 61508), PL e / Category 4 (EN ISO 13849)
Industrial Applications
- Robotic work cells: Guards access points and stops robot motion when personnel enter the hazardous zone
- Press and stamping machines: Protects operators during high-speed repetitive operations
- Assembly lines: Monitors entry points to dangerous machinery areas
- Packaging equipment: Prevents access to moving parts during production cycles
- Conveyor systems: Detects personnel approaching hazardous zones along conveyor lines
Technical Specifications of the KEYENCE SL-V72H
- Number of optical axes: 72
- Minimum detectable object: ø25 mm (hand protection)
- Detection range: Up to 7 m
- Power supply: 24 V DC
- OSSD outputs: 2 (up to 500 mA each)
- Enclosure rating: IP65 / IP67
- Safety standard: Type 4 / SIL 3 / PL e / Category 4
- Configuration software: SL-VH1S (via interface unit SL-V1UB)
- Certifications: CE, UL, TÜV
Why Source Your KEYENCE SL-V72H from Balkan Automation 24?
The SL-V72H combines maximum safety certification with easy installation and built-in intelligence — reducing parts count, wiring complexity, and setup time. Protect your team and your production line with a trusted component from Balkan Automation 24.
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