Balluff, internationally known for the latest sensor technology have completed their safety range by including category 2 and 4 photoelectric guards from Safety Controls.

Balluff has released Category 2 and 4 photoelectric guards from Safety Controls.

The Alfa 2, Alfa 4 and Linesmart have been developed by Safety Controls for applications where space is a problem, as well as wet applications where only an IP69 or IP67 protection rating is allowed.

The self-testing Alfa 2 photoelectric guard can be used where there are Safety Category 2 requirements.

The Alfa 2 is available in 30, 80mm and multibeam resolutions and boasts self monitoring, EDM, blanking and cascadable options.

IP69K versions are available for extreme applications.

The Alfa 4 offers high performance for the Category 4 requirements.

The vast variety of functions, especially muting and cyclic operations are available without additional devices.

The Alfa 4 is available in 14, 30mm and multibeam resolutions with floating/blanking, EDM, beam coding, cascadable options and an IP67 protection rating as standard.

The closed sensor profile provides optimal protection under extreme mechanical stress and can be used in applications including material handling, automotive and food/pharmaceutical.

Linesmart is one of smallest Category 4 light guards in the world.

The profile is 12 x 20mm and has an external control box with built in safety relays.

Available in 14 and 30mm resolutions, the 14mm model has no dead zone an is therefore suitable for applications where space is at a premium.

When used with the protective housing made of V2A steel, the guard has an IP67 protection rating, making it suitable for wet areas and food processing applications.