SICK Safety Light Curtains – Shepherd Controls

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Safety Light Curtains

SICK safety light curtains deliver non-contact machine safety to help protect personnel at hazardous points and access areas while supporting efficient production in automated environments. Designed to reduce risk without physical barriers, they enable safer, more reliable machine operation across a wide range of industrial applications. Available in compact and rugged designs, they integrate seamlessly with existing safety control systems to simplify installation, reduce maintenance, and support compliance with modern machine safety standards.

Key features include:

Reliable non-contact protection for hazardous points and access areas
Compact and heavy-duty models for flexible industrial applications
Easy integration with existing safety control systems
Simplified installation, maintenance, and compliance support

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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 help improve how systems differentiate between operators and approved materials.

DCM4 enhances deTec4 safety light curtains with advanced functions such as blanking, reduced resolution, object pattern detection, and intelligent restart control. 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