ISL-8000 Infrared Photoelectric Multiplexer for Safety

Manufacturer: Pantron Instruments
Category: Safety Infrared Photoelectric Multiplexers

The safety light barrier ISL, together with the sensors IST… and ISR…, is an optoelectronic protective device which is categorized as a type 2 device according to the safety standard EN61496.

Each pair of sensors consists of one transmitter IST… and one receiver ISR… The individual pairs operate as through-beam sensors and have a very small design.


One great advantage of the sensors is that they may, due to their small design, be mounted anywhere in the manufacturing plant. No cross talk exists between the individual light barriers.

Pantron's patented automatic operation guarantees a constant switching sensitivity. It even stays constant in outdoor areas exposed to rain and fog or heavily polluted industrial environments. The system may be used wherever traditional light curtains and grids cannot, due to their design.

Each channel has its own switching output so that it is possible to detect which channel is interrupted. The operation is controlled by a menu navigation that is shown on the LCD display.

During operation, information about each channel is shown on the LCD display. The diagnostic mode may be used to achieve an exact alignment of the sensors.

Alarm LED and output are designed as contamination indicators which utilize contactless self-monitoring semiconductor outputs. All connections are made using quick-connect plugs.

Features and Specifications

  • An optoelectronic protective device (BWS) of type 2 in terms of EN 61496-1/2, certified by TÜV (German technical inspection authority)
  • An evaluation unit for up to eight light barriers
  • No cross talk between the single light barriers
  • Detection range up to 25 m (82 ft)
  • One safety output per light barrier
  • Integrated diagnostics and alignment function
  • Configurable by PC
  • Small sensor design
  • Easy adjustment
Technical Data at +68 °F
Supply voltage 24 V DC ±10%
Operating basis modulated IR light
Number of channels 8
Total response time < 36 ms
Detection capability Ø 10mm
Range (using transmitter IST combined with receiver ISR) 15 m
Operating modes 4 automatic
Switching outputs 24 V DC, 100 mA, self monitoring
Safety output 24 V DC, 100 mA, self monitoring
Alarm output 24 V, 100 mA
Error output 24 V, 100 mA
Test input 24 V DC
Interface USB
Housing material NORYL, light grey
Protection class IP 20
Operation temperature 14 °F ... +122 °F
Storage temperature -4 °F ... +140 °F
Available Types
Part number
ISL-8000/24VDC
Approvals
EC type-examination certificate
Nr. 44 205 09 334418 000