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Safety Light Curtain Selection Website: GL-R Series

Simply enter your application information below and a product expert will email you a recommended parts list.

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List of required light curtain components. / Easier than using the phone!

Select desired features below!

Please enter in single-byte number.
Please enter a number greater than 0.

STEP1 Select the type of main unit.
Select the GL-R Series and move to the next step

Standard type
GL-R Series

  • Robust with no need for additional protection
  • High power for demanding environments
  • Maximum operating distance: 15m
Select the GL-S Series and move to the next step

Slim & flat
GL-S Series

  • Compact for tight spaces
  • Pre-installed mounting brackets
  • Maximum operating distance: 2m

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The GL-R Series meets most of the needs of our customers.
Select the GL-S Series if you require a more compact type.

Application

STEP2 Select the application.

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We recommend the 14mm type when distance to the hazard is short.
Reducing the mounting distance can help keep equipment compact.

Next

Series connection

STEP3 Select whether the light curtains will be used with a series connection.

View a series connection usage example

  • Select this if you are unsure!

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Unless you intend to connect multiple light curtains together, select "Light curtains will not be used with a series connection."

Next

Height

STEP4 Enter the height to protect.

* Use numeric characters to enter the value.

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inch

Set 2
inch

Set 3
inch

Next

Mounting bracket

STEP5 Select the mounting brackets.
  • Rear mounting → 45° mounting → Side mounting

  • We recommend this bracket when the mounting brackets cannot be installed vertically and when installing the brackets in an L shape.

  • This is a simple mounting bracket. It cannot rotate.

  • This is a simple mounting bracket. It cannot rotate.

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Wiring

STEP6 Select the wiring.
  • Detail
  • Detail

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The optional safety relay provides full light curtain functionality with simple quick disconnect cables.

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Length

STEP7 Select the cable length.

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NPN/PNP

STEP8 Select NPN or PNP.

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Safety functions

STEP9 Select the safety functions that you plan to use.
* Select all that apply

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When connecting the output of the light curtain to the safety relay directly, use the EDM function.

Next

Options

STEP10 Select the optional components. * Select all that apply

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The laser alignment tool is most beneficial for long range applications or applications that require mirrors.

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