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1. SiemensSIGUARD Light Curtains
3. New SIGUARD Light Curtains3RG7844 Cat. 4 with integrated evaluation Four Function Packages
Standard Function includes features:
start test, start/restart inhibit
contactor monitoring
multi-scan
2 transmission channels
E-Stop switch circuit
Blanking Function with standard features:
fixed blanking
floating blanking
reduced resolution blanking
Muting Function with standard features:
Integrated evaluation of the muting function
Local connection of muting sensors
Muting lamp output / connection
Cycle Control with standard features:
Integrated cycle control (PSDI) function
Single or dual cycle selection
4. 3RG7844 Category 4 acc. to EN 60954-1
5. SIGUARD 3RG7844 for Category 4 Function packages
Standard with start test, start/restart inhibit, contactor monitoring, multi-scan, 2 transmission channels and Emergency Off switch
Blanking with the standard functions and additionally fixed and floating blanking, reduced resolution
Integrated Cycle Control (PSDI)
Integrated Muting
Configuration via a hand held Safety Key / magnet
Host and guest devices can be cascaded
Available in conventional hard wire or AS-Interface output
Local interface (M12/8 socket)
to connect local devices (re-start button, Emergency Off switch, muting sensors, etc)
6. SIGUARD 3RG7844 Configuring Interface
Safety key to teach-in
zones with permanent blanking
7. DeliveryAll 3RG7844 units come with:
8. SIGUARD 3RG7844 Fixed Blanking Possible at any location except first beam
The number of beams is unrestricted
Permanent monitoring (will cause trip if object is removed)
Configured by teaching-in via Safety Key / magnet
Tolerances can be entered
9. SIGUARD 3RG7844 Floating Blanking Possible at any location except first beam
Number of areas is not restricted
Permanent monitoring
At least one beam is interrupted
Blanking of
1 or 2 beams using DIP switch
Can be combined with other blanking types
10. SIGUARD 3RG7844 Reduced Resolution Blanking Possible at any location except first beam
Number of areas and beams is not restricted
No monitoring: object can be removed; several beams can be interrupted
2 or 3 beam reduction
Can be configured using a DIP switch
Can be combined with other blanking types
11. SIGUARD 3RG7844 Laser alignment aid In transmitter of light curtains (as option)
Can be activated with a magnetic key or safety key
Protection zone height is 75 mm lower than for standard devices
In 2, 3 and 4 beam devices, the laser unit is directly located under each beam
12. SIGUARD 3RG7844 Display Elements 2x7 segment display
Bus address
Transmission channel
Scan mode (double scan)
Protection zone / resolution
Alignment of host and guest(s)
Fault/error codes
LEDs
Red/green: Switching condition of the output
Orange: Status, protection zone/weak beam
Yellow: Retart inhibit
Blue: Blanking active, teach-in
13. Operating Elements
14. SIGUARD 3RG7844 Operator Control Elements
15. SIGUARD 3RG7844 Operator Control Elements Standard function package
S1: Contactor monitoring without dyn. SK
S2: Transmission channel channel 1 channel 2
S3: Restart inhibit without with
S4: Emergency-off switch without 1x 2 channel
S5: Multi-scan auto scan double scan
S6: Display direction top bottom
Blanking function package
S1: Contactor monitoring without dyn. SK
S2: Transmission channel channel 1 channel 2
S3: Restart inhibit without with
S4: Moving blanking without 2 beam -1
S5: Reduced resolution without red. factor 2
S6: Display direction top bottom
16. SIGUARD 3RG7844Circuit Example
17. SIGUARD 3RG7844Circuit Example
18. SIGUARD 3RG7844Circuit Example
19. SIGUARD 3SF7844Circuit Example with ASIsafe
20. SIGUARD 3SF7844Circuit Example with ASIsafe
21. SIGUARD 3RG7844 Mounting System
Standard holding bracket (shipped with light curtain)
Swiveling holder with oscillation damping (this must be separately ordered)
22. SIGUARD 3RG7844 Customer Advantages Function packages
Standard with start test, start/restart inhibit, contactor monitoring, multi-scan, 2 transmission channels and Emergency Off switch
Blanking with fixed and floating blanking, reduced resolution
Integrated Cycle Control (PSDI) and Muting versions available
Configured by teaching-in through an opto-magnetic key saves significant commissioning costs
Configuration data is transferred using a plug-in configuration card
No external Safety Relay required for safety circuits connected through Light Curtain
Integrated laser alignment aid as option
Mini style quick-disconnect speeds installation
23. New Literature3RG7844
24. New Literature3RG7841 and 3RG7842
25. SIGUARD Light Curtains and Light Grids 3RG7841 / 42 / 44 Customer Benefits No confusion sorting thru different series for options and resolutions. Everything offered in a single series
Disturbance-free operation of adjacent devices using two transmission channels which can be switched
D-scan for environments with extremely high level of infrared pulse radiation
Simple connection using quick disconnect connectors
Rugged 55 x 52 mm aluminum profile (cat. 4 units)
Simple set-up of Blanking with the one-step safety key
Accumulated dirt signal output
Local socket to connect Restart Button, Emergency Off switch...(3RG7844)
Low space requirement (17 x 33 mm cross section) (type 2)
26. SIGUARD Light Curtains are used throughout industries worldwide