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GL-R16H

Keyence GL-R16H Safety Light Curtain

£1,264.95 inc VAT

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Model GL-R16H
Output Type 2 Transistor Outputs (PNP or NPN based on cable type)
Enclosure Rating IP65 / IP67 (IEC 60529)
Residual Voltage (ON) Max. 2.5 V (5 m cable)
OFF State Voltage Max. 2.0 V (5 m cable)
Power Voltage 24 VDC ±20%, Ripple ≤10% (Class 2)
Overvoltage Category II
Weight Transmitter: 430 g Receiver: 440 g
Protection Height 345 mm
Protection Circuit Reverse polarity, short-circuit, and surge protection on outputs
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Keyence GL-R16H Safety Light Curtain

The GLR16H is a robust Type 4 safety light curtain , engineered for hazard zone protection in automated industrial environments . It offers ø25 mm detection capability across 16 beam axes , with a 300 mm detection height and high-speed response.

Technical Specifications

Model GL-R16H
Detection Capability ø25 mm
Total Length 320 mm
Number of Beams 16
Detection Height 300 mm
Protection Height 345 mm
Beam Axis Spacing / Lens Diameter 20 mm / ø5 mm

Optical & Detection Specifications

Detecting Distance 0.2 to 15 m ¹
Effective Aperture Angle Max. ±2.5° (≥ 3 m operating distance)
Light Source Infrared LED (870 nm)

Response Time (OSSD)

Detection Mode Turns ON when no interruptions are present
Sync Method Optical or wire (based on wiring)
Interference Prevention Supports 2 GL-R systems (via sync settings or auto logic)
Wire Synchronisation / One-Line / Optical Sync (Channel 0) ON → OFF: 6.6 ms OFF → ON: 48.7 ms ² All Blocked → ON: 63.1 ms ³
Optical Sync (Channel A or B) ON → OFF: 8.1 ms OFF → ON: 50.9 ms ² All Blocked → ON: 69.1 ms ³ Detection Mode: Turns ON when no interruptions are present Sync Method: Optical or wire (based on wiring) Interference Prevention: Supports 2 GL-R systems (via sync settings or auto logic)

Control Output (OSSD Output)

Output Type 2 Transistor Outputs (PNP or NPN based on cable type)
Max. Load Current 500 mA ⁴
Residual Voltage (ON) Max. 2.5 V (5 m cable)
OFF State Voltage Max. 2.0 V (5 m cable)
Leakage Current Max. 200 µA
Max. Capacitive Load 2.2 µF
Wiring Resistance Max. 2.5 Ω

Supplemental Output (Non-Safety Related)

AUX Output Transistor Output (PNP or NPN), 50 mA Max
Error Output Included
Muting Lamp Output Incandescent Lamp (24 VDC, 1–5.5 W) LED Lamp (10–230 mA load current)

External Input Specifications

PNP Output Cable EDM, Wait, Reset, Muting 1 & 2, Override Inputs ON Voltage: 10–30 V OFF Voltage: 0–3 V or Open Short Circuit Current: 2.5 mA (10 mA for EDM)
NPN Output Cable ON Voltage: 0–3 V OFF Voltage: ≥10 V or Open Short Circuit Current: 2.5 mA (10 mA for EDM)

GL-R16H Power & Electrical Specifications

Power Voltage 24 VDC ±20%, Ripple ≤10% (Class 2)
Protection Circuit Reverse polarity, short-circuit, and surge protection on outputs
Current Consumption Transmitter: 50 mA Receiver: 69 mA

Approved Standards & Safety Ratings

EMC Compliance IEC/EN/UL 61496-1 (EMS), EN 55011, FCC Part 15B, ICES-003 Class A
EN ISO 13849-1 2015 (Category 4, PLe)
Standards & approvals IEC/EN/UL 61496-1 & -2 (Type 4 ESPE/AOPD)IEC/EN 61508, IEC/EN 62061 (SIL3, SIL CL3)UL508, UL1998

Environmental Resistance

Enclosure Rating IP65 / IP67 (IEC 60529)
Overvoltage Category II
Operating Temp -10°C to +55°C (No Freezing)
Operating Humidity 15% to 85% RH (No Condensation)
Storage Temp -25°C to +60°C (No Freezing)
Storage Humidity 15% to 95% RH
Vibration Resistance 10–55 Hz, 0.7 mm Double Amplitude, 20 Sweeps in X, Y, Z
Shock Resistance 100 m/s² (≈10 G), 16 ms pulse, 1,000 times per axis
Ambient Light Resistance Incandescent: ≤ 3,000 lux Sunlight: ≤ 20,000 lux

Material & Construction

Main Unit Case Aluminium
Upper/Lower Case Nylon (GF 30%)
Front Cover Polycarbonate, SUS304
Weight Transmitter: 430 g Receiver: 440 g

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