Safety Light Curtains
deTec
SICK deTec safety light curtains provide reliable protection for hazardous areas, helping manufacturers improve machine safety while maintaining efficient automated production. Designed to distinguish between people and materials, deTec supports safe operation and high equipment uptime without unnecessary complexity.
With IO-Link and NFC connectivity, deTec simplifies diagnostics, reduces downtime, and speeds up troubleshooting through actionable machine data. Its flexible connection design and consistent housing help reduce cabling, shorten installation time, and streamline system integration.
Built For Demanding Industrial Applications:
- Variants for hygienic, chemical, and explosive environments
- Seamless integration into existing safety systems
- Reliable performance in harsh, high-demand conditions
deTec4 with DCM4 Extension Module
SICK deTec4 is part of the deTec safety light curtain family and helps protect hazardous points and access areas in automated machine environments. For applications that require more advanced control of machine safety and material flow, deTec4 can be paired with the DCM4 extension module to improve how machines distinguish between operators and approved materials.
DCM4 enhances deTec4 safety light curtains with intelligent functions such as blanking, reduced resolution, object pattern detection, and controlled restart logic. This helps manufacturers maintain reliable operator protection while allowing materials to move safely through guarded areas, reducing unnecessary stops and improving overall production efficiency.
DCM4 Improves Safety and Productivity by Enabling:
- Smarter control of material flow through safety zones
- Reliable recognition of approved objects and materials
- Reduced production interruptions caused by unnecessary stops
- More adaptable machine safety behavior without added system complexity
