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Faster response from curtain rollers

Scientific Technologies Inc (STI) is introducing the LCM Series Controller designed for use with their MC4700 and MS4700 series safety light curtains.

Ultra-fast response time combined with the 12mm resolution of the 4700 series safety light curtain allows the safety light curtain system to be mounted closer to machinery pinch points, resulting in increased productivity.
Removable terminal blocks and a two-digit numeric display assist in rapid installation and troubleshooting. Two PNP solid-state safety outputs reduce response time and increase reliability. Additional features include: three user-selectable operating modes (Automatic Start, Start/Restart Interlock, and Start Interlock); MPCE monitoring; remote reset; Exact Channel Select; Floating Blanking; 100mm DIN enclosure with removable terminal blocks.
An optional Devicenet interface allows the controller to communicate non-safety data across the fieldbus.

For more information, visit www.sti.com