Wieland optoelectronic safety devices for Industry
High-precision motion control with Bogen Magnetics’ miniaturized sensors
Reliable and flexible optoelectronic safety devices for industrial environments
At RC Microelectrónica, official distributor of Wieland Electric in Spain and Portugal, we present optoelectronic safety solutions that effectively protect risk points in production processes without the need for physical barriers. These technologies, such as safety light barriers and safety curtains, ensure the protection of operators and machines with immediate response and easy integration into any industrial environment.
Safety barriers
Formed by infrared light beams between emitter and receiver, they protect access points and wide areas. Ranges of up to 70 meters are possible, even with mirrors to cover larger zones.
Safety curtains
With resolutions of 14 mm (fingers) and 30 mm (hands), they are ideal for protecting areas of direct intervention without compromising productivity. Available in Type 2 (PL c, low-risk applications) and Type 4 (PL e, high-risk applications such as presses).
Comparison
| Característica | Barrera de seguridad | Cortina de seguridad | Escáner láser | Cámara de seguridad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finalidad de la aplicación | Protección de accesos si hay espacio suficiente hasta la zona de peligro | Protección de zonas de peligro y accesos | Versátil, configurable para múltiples aplicaciones | Adecuada para diversos tipos de máquinas y escenarios complejos |
| Principio de funcionamiento | Haces de luz infrarroja entre emisor y receptor | Haces de luz infrarroja entre emisor y receptor | Escaneo 2D configurable | Cámaras con algoritmos de procesamiento de imágenes |
| Rango de detección | Limitado al área entre emisor y receptor | 2D configurable | Depende de posición y ajuste | rea amplia según cámara y objetivo |
| Rango de alcance | Limitado | Corto a medio | Medio a largo | Medio a largo |
| Resolución | Detección de dedos (14mm) o manos (30mm) | Alta resolución (efectiva disminuye con distancia) | Alta resolución | Alta resolución con análisis de detalles |
| Integración en máquinas | Requiere alineación precisa | Simple | Compleja | Requiere colocación y configuración cuidadosa |
| Flexibilidad en la aplicación | Protección por uno o varios lados | Restringida | Alta | Muy alta, adaptable a formas variables |
| Detección de formas complejas | Cuerpo | Dedo, mano | Sí | Muy adecuada para formas y movimientos complejos |
| Funciones adicionales | Muting | Muting | Múltiples funciones | Reconocimiento de objetos, seguimiento, etc. |
| Mantenimiento y calibración | Poco esfuerzo | Poco esfuerzo | Complejo | Requiere mantenimiento y actualización de software |
| Costes | Bajo a medio | Bajo a medio | Medio a alto | Medio a alto, según complejidad |
Industrial applications
Muting
It allows material to be transported in and out of the protected zone without stopping the machine, thanks to the use of optical barriers with special sensors that distinguish between people and objects.
Access protection
Prevent intrusions in critical areas
Wide area protection
Secure work environments with multiple risk points
Hazardous area protection
Monitoring in presses, assembly lines, and heavy machinery
Protection of intervention points
Direct safety at the place of operation
Material infeed and outfeed
Safe monitoring of production flows with muting and blanking
Technical support in Spain and Portugal
At RC Microelectronics we offer specialized consulting to select the right solution according to risk assessment and applicable regulations. Our team supports integrators and safety managers throughout the entire process: from defining requirements to implementing and maintaining optoelectronic systems.
If your company is looking to maximize industrial safety without compromising productivity, contact our technicians. We will help you integrate these Wieland solutions into your projects with full assurance of regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
