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SICK 1211480 is the compatible transmitter for the SICK deTec4 Core light curtain system, designed to operate as a matched pair with the corresponding receiver to create a protective sensing field for machine guarding and access protection applications. When used with the correct receiver, it supports a 14 mm resolution, a working range of up to 10 m, and a 1,350 mm protective field height, with optical synchronisation for reliable alignment and operation in standard industrial environments. Built for straightforward integration into control panels and machine frames, this transmitter is a dedicated system component for maintaining consistent, repeatable detection performance across the deTec4 Core installation.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SICK |
| Part Number | 1211480 |
| Product Type | Transmitter (emitter) for a deTec4 Core light curtain system |
| Series | deTec4 Core |
| Application Environment | Standard industrial environment |
| Compatible System Receiver | Designed to pair with deTec4 Core receivers (e.g., C4C-EA13510A10000) |
| Resolution (System) | 14 mm |
| Operating Range (System) | Up to 10 m |
| Protective Field Height (System) | 1,350 mm |
| Response Time (System) | 17 ms |
| Synchronisation | Optical synchronisation |
| Blind Zones | None (blind-zone-free design) |
| Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (19.2 V to 28.8 V) |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | 3.6 W DC |
| System Connection | M12, 5-pin connector with 150 mm cable tail |
| Degree of Protection | IP65 / IP67 |
| Housing Material | Aluminium extruded profile |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to +55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -30 °C to +70 °C |
| Humidity | 15% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration Resistance | 5 to 150 Hz, 3.5 mm / 1 g |
| Shock Resistance | 15 g / 6 ms |
| Functional Safety (System) | Type 4 (IEC 61496-1); SIL 3 (IEC 61508); Category 4 and PL e (ISO 13849-1) |
| PFHd (System) | 3.7 × 10⁻9 1/h |
| Mission Time (System) | 20 years (ISO 13849-1) |
What is this device used for?
This unit is the transmitter used in a SICK deTec4 Core safety light curtain system. It emits the infrared light beams that are received by the matching receiver to create a protective field for machine guarding applications.
Can it be used on its own?
No. A transmitter must be used together with a compatible deTec4 Core receiver of the same resolution and protective field height. The switching outputs are provided by the receiver, not the transmitter.
Which receiver is it compatible with?
It is specified as compatible with receiver 1211481 (type C4C-EA13510A10000), forming a matched deTec4 Core light curtain set.
What resolution and operating range does the matched system provide?
When paired with the correct matching receiver, the system is specified for 14 mm resolution with a 10 m operating range.
What protective field height does it match?
This transmitter is intended to match a 1,350 mm protective field height system (as used with the compatible receiver configuration).
What supply voltage is required?
The deTec4 Core system operates on 24 V DC supply voltage, with a specified range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC (SELV/PELV).
What electrical class does it fall under?
It is Class III equipment in accordance with IEC 61140 (operation on protective extra-low voltage).
How is the unit connected electrically?
The system connection is via an M12, 5-pin connector. The device is supplied with a short connection lead (150 mm) intended to be mated to an appropriate M12 cordset.
How does the transmitter synchronise with the receiver?
Synchronisation is optical, meaning the transmitter and receiver synchronise through their optical path rather than requiring a separate synchronisation wire.
Are there blind zones at the ends of the protective field?
No. The system is specified as blind-zone free, helping to ensure the protective field coverage extends fully across the defined height when correctly installed and aligned.
What environmental protection rating does it have?
The system is rated to IP65 and IP67 (IEC 60529), supporting use in typical industrial environments where dust and water ingress protection is required.
What are the operating and storage temperature ranges?
Operating temperature is specified from -30 °C to +55 °C, and storage temperature from -30 °C to +70 °C.
- Machine access guarding for automated production lines (paired with a compatible deTec4 Core receiver to create a protective light curtain)
- Point-of-operation protection on packaging and wrapping machines where regular operator access is required
- Access monitoring at robotic workcells and handling stations to stop motion when the beam field is interrupted
- Infeed/outfeed guarding on conveyor transfer points, sortation areas and accumulation zones
- Protection of entry points on palletisers, depalletisers and end-of-line case handling equipment
- Guarding around press, forming and assembly stations where hands can enter the working area
- Monitoring of access to automated inspection, labelling and filling machinery in high-throughput environments
- Installation on production machines requiring a compact optical transmitter with M12 connectivity and LED status indication
This content has been produced using multiple sources. EU Automation takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this information. Always consult the original equipment manufacturer for the most up to date instructions and information.
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