Light grids consist of a transmitter and a receiver unit with a parallel array of a large number of infrared through beams. They have a two-dimensional detection field and are used for monitoring large areas. In spite of the simple operating principle, you’ll find an array of specialized light grids in our portfolio: large light beam angles ensure easy alignment, “Teach-in” functions permit fast adjustment, crossed light beams increase the resolution of the light grids, and automatic calibration of the signal strength ensures safe operation even in dirty or dusty areas.

The high-resolution devices of the PR and LG series detect very small objects or transparent objects with high excess gain. The PLVScan light grids are used for profile and height control of pallets in material handling and conveying applications. The field heights for Pepperl+Fuchs light grids cover detection of small parts, webs up to 600mm, and the detection of parts over an area up to 3056mm.

Most important applications are:

• Door control in elevators
• Small parts detection
• Monitoring transparent foils in packaging machines
• Web break detection
• Profile and height control of pallets in material handling and conveying applications

• AL2109-P-1820-3403/40b/49/143
• Elevator light grid

Low-profile, high resolution light grid for monitoring locking edges on elevators and accesses, Thru-beam light grid with integrated controller, In accord with EN81-70 and EN12015/16, Dense monitoring field with up to 135 beams ensures that small objects are detected, Object detection up to distance of zero, Housing: aluminum, Effective detection range: 0 ... 3500 mm, Operating voltage: 11 ... 30 V DC, Connection: M8 x 1 connector, 4-pin, Beam spacing: 90 mm, Field height: 1800 mm

• LGM25 Serie
• Light grid

Measuring automation light grid with a beam gap of 17 mm, IO-Link interface, push-pull output, fixed cable with M12 plug, Measuring automation light grid with switching output, Optical resolution 17 mm, Super-fast object detection, even with 3-way beam crossover, Object identification using integrated object recognition, IO-link interface for service and process data

• LGS100 Serie
• Light grid

Automation light grid with a beam gap of 100 mm, IO-Link interface, push-pull output, fixed cable with M12 plug, Automation light grid, Optical resolution 100 mm, Super-fast object detection, even with 3-way beam crossover, Software-free adjustment of height monitoring, Object identification using integrated object recognition