SICK Safe Robotics Area Protection

Description

Safe Robotics Area Protection combines high-precision hardware with preconfigured software to minimize the effort required to integrate safety solutions. At the heart of the system are SICK’s proven safety laser scanners, which create flexible protective and warning fields around the robot station. Depending on the selected system variant—such as sBot Speed or sBot Stop—the safety behavior can be individually tailored to the specific application.

A key advantage is the high level of machine availability. While conventional safety devices often require manual reset after a stop, this system enables automatic restart as soon as the person has left the danger zone. This optimizes workflows and relieves staff of repetitive tasks.

Thanks to the provision of SISTEMA files, wiring diagrams, and detailed operating instructions, the system complies with all relevant standards for Performance Level d (PL d). Whether for pick-and-place, palletizing systems, or assembly tasks, Safe Robotics Area Protection offers a future-proof solution that can be expanded modularly and adapted to changing production layouts.

The system really shines in confined production environments or when humans are directly assisting the robot. It reliably prevents hands or fingers from getting caught between the tool and surfaces. For processes in which the robot occasionally operates inside enclosed machines, the system features a muting mode to maintain flexibility in the production flow.

The hardware is mounted directly on the flange and connected to the controller via two cables. Since configuration takes only a few steps—setting the IP address, defining the protective field length, and teaching the validation point—the system can be put into productive use quickly, even without in-depth expert knowledge.