GL-R40H | Keyence GL-R Series Safety Light Curtain, 40 Beams, 825 mm Protection Height, IP67
Keyence · Industrial Automation & Electrical
Description The Keyence GL-R40H is a high-performance safety light curtain designed for hand protection applications, providing 40 optical axes across an 825 mm protection height. With a fast response time of 8.7 ms and rugged IP65/IP67-rated aluminum housing, the GL-R40H ensures reliable personnel and machine safety in harsh industrial environments. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Keyence Category Safety Systems Part Number GL-R40H Subcategory Light Curtain Series GL-R Series Type Main Unit, Hand Protection Type Detection Capability Ø25 mm No. of Optical Axes 40 Total Length 800 mm (31.50") Protection Height 825 mm (32.48") Detection Height 780 mm (30.71") Beam Axis Spacing 20 mm Light Source Infrared LED (870 nm) Detecting Distance 0.2 to 15 m (0.66 to 49.21 ft) Response Time (OSSD) 8.7 ms (typical, wire synchronization) Synchronization Type Optical or Wire synchronization Control Output (OSSD) 2 transistor outputs (PNP/NPN selectable) Max. Load Current 500 mA (derated to 350 mA at 55 °C) Residual Voltage (ON) Max. 2.5 V (with 5 m cable) OFF-State Voltage Max. 2.0 V (with 5 m cable) Leakage Current Max. 200 μA Capacitive Load Max. 2.2 μF Power Supply 24 VDC ±20%, ripple (P-P) 10% or less Current Consumption Transmitter: 65 mA / Receiver: 76 mA Protection Circuit Reverse current, short-circuit, and surge protection Enclosure Rating IP65/IP67 (IEC60529) Overvoltage Category II Ambient Light Resistance Incandescent: ≤3,000 lux; Sunlight: ≤20,000 lux Operating Temperature Range -10 to +55 °C (14 to 131 °F, no freezing) Storage Temperature Range -25 to +60 °C (-13 to 140 °F) Operating Humidity Range 15 to 85% RH (no condensation) Storage Humidity Range 15 to 95% RH Vibration Resistance 10–55 Hz, 0.7 mm double amplitude, 2 hours per axis Shock Resistance 100 m/s² (approx. 10 G), 16 ms pulse, 1000 cycles each axis Material (Main Unit) Aluminum Material (Upper/Lower Case) Nylon (GF 30%) Front Cover Polycarbonate, SUS304 Weight Transmitter: 1110 g / Receiver: 1110 g (2.44 lb each) Safety Standards IEC61496-1/-2, EN ISO13849-1:2015 (Category 4, PLe), UL508, UL1998 EMC Standards IEC61496-1, EN61496-1, UL61496-1 EMI Standards EN55011 Class A, FCC Part15B Class A, ICES-003 Class A Information About GL-R40H Part of the Keyence GL-R Series, the GL-R40H offers advanced safety performance for guarding hazardous areas, presses, and robotic cells. Featuring infrared LED light sources and optical synchronization, it achieves detection accuracy of Ø25 mm while maintaining high resistance to electrical noise, vibration, and environmental contaminants. The modular design allows optical or wired synchronization between transmitter and receiver, simplifying installation. Compliance with IEC and UL international safety standards ensures compatibility with global safety requirements, while a robust aluminum structure guarantees durability even in demanding factory conditions. Key Features: 40-Beam Configuration: Provides 825 mm protection height with 20 mm beam spacing. Fast Response: 8.7 ms OSSD response time ensures quick machine stop for safety compliance. Infrared Detection: 870 nm infrared LED beam for stable performance in diverse lighting. Long Range Capability: Detecting distance up to 15 m (49.21 ft). Automatic Synchronization: Supports both optical and wire synchronization for flexible setup. Light Interference Prevention: Prevents mutual interference in multi-unit installations. High Load Capacity: OSSD transistor outputs up to 500 mA each (PNP/NPN selectable). Industrial-Grade Durability: IP65/IP67-rated enclosure for dust and water resistance. Wide Temperature Range: Operates from -10 °C to +55 °C. Strong Build: Aluminum housing and polycarbonate front cover with shock resistance up to 100 m/s². The GL-R40H delivers reliable, fast, and rugged safety performance suited for industrial automation, manufacturing, and robotic safeguarding systems.
Brand: Keyence · Category: Industrial Automation & Electrical
Key features
- 40-Beam Configuration: Provides 825 mm protection height with 20 mm beam spacing.
- Fast Response: 8.7 ms OSSD response time ensures quick machine stop for safety compliance.
- Infrared Detection: 870 nm infrared LED beam for stable performance in diverse lighting.
- Long Range Capability: Detecting distance up to 15 m (49.21 ft).
- Automatic Synchronization: Supports both optical and wire synchronization for flexible setup.
- Light Interference Prevention: Prevents mutual interference in multi-unit installations.
- High Load Capacity: OSSD transistor outputs up to 500 mA each (PNP/NPN selectable).
- Industrial-Grade Durability: IP65/IP67-rated enclosure for dust and water resistance.
- Wide Temperature Range: Operates from -10 °C to +55 °C.
- Strong Build: Aluminum housing and polycarbonate front cover with shock resistance up to 100 m/s².
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | GL-R40H |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Keyence |
| Category | Safety Systems |
| Part Number | GL-R40H |
| Subcategory | Light Curtain |
| Series | GL-R Series |
| Type | Main Unit, Hand Protection Type |
| Detection Capability | Ø25 mm |
| No. of Optical Axes | 40 |
| Total Length | 800 mm (31.50") |
| Protection Height | 825 mm (32.48") |
| Detection Height | 780 mm (30.71") |
| Beam Axis Spacing | 20 mm |
| Light Source | Infrared LED (870 nm) |
| Detecting Distance | 0.2 to 15 m (0.66 to 49.21 ft) |
| Response Time (OSSD) | 8.7 ms (typical, wire synchronization) |
| Synchronization Type | Optical or Wire synchronization |
| Control Output (OSSD) | 2 transistor outputs (PNP/NPN selectable) |
| Max. Load Current | 500 mA (derated to 350 mA at 55 °C) |
| Residual Voltage (ON) | Max. 2.5 V (with 5 m cable) |
| OFF-State Voltage | Max. 2.0 V (with 5 m cable) |
| Leakage Current | Max. 200 μA |
| Capacitive Load | Max. 2.2 μF |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC ±20%, ripple (P-P) 10% or less |
| Current Consumption | Transmitter: 65 mA / Receiver: 76 mA |
| Protection Circuit | Reverse current, short-circuit, and surge protection |
| Enclosure Rating | IP65/IP67 (IEC60529) |
| Overvoltage Category | II |
| Ambient Light Resistance | Incandescent: ≤3,000 lux; Sunlight: ≤20,000 lux |
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