Description
The SICK C20E-150303A12 is a safety light curtain designed to provide reliable personnel protection for hazardous machine areas. It features a 30 mm resolution with a 1500 mm protective field height and fast response time, making it suitable for industrial applications requiring high-performance safety guarding. This device ensures non-contact protection while offering safety integrity and compliance with international safety standards.
Technical Specifications
| Condition |
New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand |
SICK |
| Category |
Machine Safety |
| Part Number |
C20E-150303A12 |
| Subcategory |
Safety Light Curtains |
| Resolution |
30 mm |
| Protective Field Height |
1500 mm |
| Response Time |
≤ 34 ms |
| Synchronization |
Optical synchronization |
| Type |
Type 2 (IEC 61496-1) |
| Safety Integrity Level |
SIL 1 (IEC 61508) |
| Performance Level |
PL c (EN ISO 13849) |
| Test Rate (Internal) |
13/s (EN ISO 13849) |
| Maximum Demand Rate |
≤ 8 min⁻¹ (EN ISO 13849) |
| PFHD |
2.2 x 10⁻⁸ (EN ISO 13849) |
| Mission Time |
20 years (EN ISO 13849) |
| Safe State in Fault |
At least one OSSD is OFF |
| Output Type |
2 PNP semiconductors, short-circuit protected |
| Switching Voltage (ON) |
24 VDC (VS – 2.25 VDC) |
| Switching Voltage (OFF) |
≤ 3.5 VDC |
| Current-Carrying Capacity |
≤ 500 mA per OSSD |
| Housing Cross-Section |
48 mm x 40 mm |
| Enclosure Rating |
IP65 |
| Ambient Operating Temperature |
0 °C to +55 °C |
| Storage Temperature |
–25 °C to +70 °C |
| Air Humidity |
15 % to 95 %, Non-condensing |
| Vibration Resistance |
5 g, 10 Hz to 55 Hz (IEC 68-2-6) |
| Shock Resistance |
10 g, 16 ms (EN 60068-2-29) |
| Electrical Connection |
5-pin M12 male connector |
| Weight |
Approx. 1.0 kg |
Information About C20E-150303A12
The C20E-150303A12 is part of SICK’s C20E series of safety light curtains, built for industrial automation systems to ensure personnel protection. It uses optical synchronization and provides Type 2 safety as per IEC 61496-1 with a performance level of PL c, making it suitable for medium-risk applications. The light curtain is designed to integrate easily with existing control systems, offering outputs via short-circuit protected PNP semiconductors. It also features a robust enclosure with IP65 protection and reliable performance across varying environmental conditions.
Key Features:
- 30 mm Resolution: Provides precise detection of small objects and personnel.
- 1500 mm Protective Field Height: Suitable for safeguarding larger machine openings.
- Fast Response Time (≤ 34 ms): Ensures quick detection to prevent accidents.
- Optical Synchronization: Facilitates integration with other safety systems.
- Type 2 Safety (IEC 61496-1): Meets safety requirements for medium-risk applications.
- Safety Integrity Level SIL 1 (IEC 61508): Ensures reliable safety performance for personnel protection.
- Performance Level PL c (EN ISO 13849): Suitable for medium safety requirements in machinery.
- IP65 Enclosure Rating: Provides protection against dust and water ingress.
The C20E-150303A12 delivers the reliability and precision required for non-contact machine safeguarding in industrial automation systems.
