Title: Allen-Bradley OS5005 Industrial Safety Light Curtain Sensor - Machine Guarding Solution

Product Overview:
The Allen-Bradley OS5005 is a high-performance, industrial-grade safety light curtain sensor meticulously engineered to provide robust personnel protection in hazardous machinery environments. As a critical component in modern automation systems, the OS5005 establishes an invisible, protective optical barrier around dangerous moving parts, ensuring that machinery immediately ceases operation upon detection of an intrusion. This advanced safety device is indispensable for enhancing workplace safety, minimizing the risk of accidents, and maintaining operational efficiency in demanding industrial settings. Its rugged construction, precise detection capabilities, and compliance with global safety standards make it an essential investment for any facility prioritizing operator safety and continuous productivity. Designed for seamless integration and reliable performance, the OS5005 stands as a testament to Allen-Bradley's commitment to industrial safety excellence.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Superior Personnel Protection: Creates an invisible protective field, instantly stopping machinery when the light beam is interrupted, safeguarding operators from potential injury.
 High Resolution Detection: Capable of detecting small objects or body parts, ensuring comprehensive protection even for intricate operations and varying access points.
 Ultra-Fast Response Time: Features an exceptionally quick response, ensuring immediate machine shutdown upon intrusion, significantly reducing potential hazard exposure.
 Robust Industrial Design: Built to withstand the rigors of harsh industrial environments, offering excellent resistance to shock, vibration, dust, and moisture (IP65 rated), ensuring long-term reliability and durability.
 Easy Integration & Installation: Designed with user-friendly mounting options and simplified wiring, allowing for quick setup, reduced installation time, and seamless integration into existing or new control systems.
 Comprehensive Diagnostic Indicators: Integrated multi-color LEDs provide clear status and diagnostic information, simplifying troubleshooting, reducing maintenance efforts, and minimizing costly downtime.
 Compliance with Global Safety Standards: Meets stringent international safety regulations, including ISO 13849-1 (Performance Level PL e) and IEC 61496 (Type 4), ensuring regulatory adherence and peace of mind.
 Enhanced Productivity: By providing reliable and unobtrusive safety, operators can work confidently and efficiently, leading to reduced fear, fewer incidents, and ultimately, higher operational output.
 Reduced Downtime: Its durable construction, advanced self-diagnostics, and robust performance contribute to less unscheduled maintenance and fewer unexpected stoppages, maximizing uptime.

Applications:

The Allen-Bradley OS5005 safety light curtain is ideally suited for a wide range of industrial applications where personnel interact with hazardous machinery, requiring reliable access control and machine guarding for operator safety. Typical applications include:
 Robotic Work Cells: Protecting operators from moving robots, end-effectors, and automated material transfer.
 Presses and Stamping Machines: Guarding the point of operation during manual or automated material feeding and removal processes.
 Automated Assembly Lines: Ensuring safety around automated assembly equipment, conveyors, and transfer stations.
 Material Handling Systems: Preventing unauthorized access to dangerous areas of palletizers, stretch wrappers, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and conveyor systems.
 Packaging Machinery: Safeguarding personnel near cutting, sealing, forming, or filling stations.
 Automotive Manufacturing: Protecting workers on production lines involving welding, painting, or complex assembly operations.
 Any industrial environment requiring reliable access control, perimeter guarding, or point-of-operation safeguarding for personnel interacting with hazardous machinery.

Technical Specifications:

 Part Number: OS5005
 Alternative Part Number: OS-5005
 Detection Principle: Through-beam infrared light
 Protective Height: 300mm to 1800mm (configurable based on model variant)
 Resolution: 14mm (Finger Detection) or 30mm (Hand Detection)
 Detection Range: 0.2m to 12m
 Response Time: < 15 ms
 Operating Voltage: 24V DC (-15% to +20%)
 Current Consumption: Max. 200 mA
 Output Type: 2 x OSSD (Output Signal Switching Device) PNP or NPN
 Enclosure Rating: IP65 (Dust tight and protected against water jets)
 Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
 Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
 Housing Material: Anodized Aluminum profile, reinforced plastic end caps
 Certifications: CE, UL, TUV, cULus Listed, Type 4 IEC 61496-1/-2, Performance Level PL e (ISO 13849-1), SIL 3 (IEC 61508)
 Weight: 0.8 kg (approximate, varies by protective height)