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| SICK launches new safety laser scanners  SICK has launched the S3000 Short Range Safety Laser Scanner featuring a 4-meter safety field. In addition, the S3000 Professional CMS Safety Laser Scanner is being launched to meet the navigation requirements of complex mobile vehicle applications. These innovative scanners are used to safeguard work areas and protect personnel and equipment from damage or injury using predefined 'Safety' and 'Warning' zones. Applications include safeguarding AGVs and other mobile vehicles, assembly and production lines, overhead cranes, packaging machines, presses, robotic loading or unloading stations, stacker cranes, shuttles and fork lift trucks.The S3000 Short Range offers a shorter, 4-meter safety field, ideal for applications such as slower moving vehicles or static applications where large safety fields are not necessary. The corresponding warning field radius is up to 49 m. The S3000 Short Range features a 190º scanning range and four different levels of integrated functionality for up to 8 user-definable protection scenarios. This integrated functionality enables simultaneous or alternate protection within a work cell wherein the operator moves from one area to another - for example, loading or unloading parts from a machine. Both the Safety and Warning fields can be freely defined via SICK's user-friendly Configuration and Diagnostic Software tool. The size and shape of these fields can be defined to meet specific application requirements. The S3000 Professional CMS offers all the functionality of the S3000 Professional with the added capabilities to meet the needs of the most complex and demanding mobile vehicle applications. Its added features include reflector mark detection up to 30 m and event-driven contour measurement data output up to 49 m. An interface with an onboard controller or computer enables this data to be shared for navigational purposes of the mobile vehicle. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |