Compact, installation-friendly light curtain with an ultra-slim body around ~30 × 15 mm. Resolutions 10 / 20 / 40 mm cover finger, palm and hand/arm protection. Standard sensing range 0.3–3 m; strong light immunity ≥10,000 Lux; typical response time ≤ 15 ms; enclosure rating IP65. Dual-channel NPN/PNP safety outputs (NO/NC). Optical synchronization reduces wiring and speeds commissioning.
Ultra-thin body ~30×15 mm, IP65; optional aviation/M12 connection and standard brackets.
Designed to IEC 61496-1/-2; integrate with safety controller for high-level architectures.
Values are normalized from the supplied DQBT manual pages; if differences exist, the delivered datasheet and certificates prevail.
Resolution & Application Guide
Resolution (K)
Typical Application
10 mm
Finger protection near hazard points, assembly fixtures
20 mm
Palm protection, access openings
40 mm
Hand/arm or presence detection for zone guarding
Protective height H = (n − 1) × K. Overall length L = P + H + J + 24 (12 mm allowance at each end). P/J per resolution; see spec tables.
Technical Parameters (DQBT Series)
Category
Item
Typical Value / Option
Notes
Optical
Operating principle
Through-beam infrared LED, modulated
Emitter/receiver pair; optical synchronization
Resolution (K)
10 / 20 / 40 mm
Finger / Palm / Hand-arm or presence
Protective height (H)
H = (n − 1) × K
n = number of beams
Response time
≤ 15 ms
Varies with beam count
Ambient light immunity
≥ 10,000 Lux
Incidence ≥ 5°
Sensing range
0.3–3 m (standard)
Longer ranges on request
Electrical / I/O
Supply
DC 12/24 V; AC 110–220 V (with controller)
Reverse/over-voltage protection
Safety outputs
Dual-channel NPN / PNP, NO/NC selectable
OSSD1 / OSSD2
Channel capability
≤ 200 mA (typ.)
Transistor output
Protection
Short / Over-current / Over-load
Auto recovery
Indicators
Power / Run / Blocked
Clear front LEDs
Connector
M12 / Aviation plug
Optional
Synchronization
Optical
Fewer cables, strong anti-interference
Mechanical / Environment
Body section
~30 × 15 mm (ultra-thin)
Aluminum + reinforced end caps
Overall length
L = P + H + J + 24
P/J depend on resolution
Ingress protection
IP65
Dust-tight, water-jet resistant
Operating temp.
−10 ~ +40 °C
Storage −25 ~ +55 °C
Humidity
Operating 35–85 %RH
Storage 35–95 %RH
Compliance
Standards
IEC 61496-1/-2
Safety distance per ISO 13855
Certifications
CE etc.
Refer to delivered certificates
System integration
Safety relay / Safety PLC
Independent dual inputs; do not tie channels together
DQBT Series Detailed Specifications
Tables list typical beam counts (n) for each resolution (K) with protective height H and overall length L. Model format: DQBT-K-NN-H. Example: DQBT-40-04-120 (K=40, n=4, H=120).
K (mm)
Beams n
Protective Height H (mm)
P/J (mm)
Overall Length L (mm)
Model Example
Range
10
8
70
5/10
109
DQBT-10-08-70
0.3–3 m
10
10
90
5/10
129
DQBT-10-10-90
0.3–3 m
10
12
110
5/10
149
DQBT-10-12-110
0.3–3 m
10
14
130
5/10
169
DQBT-10-14-130
0.3–3 m
10
16
150
5/10
189
DQBT-10-16-150
0.3–3 m
10
18
170
5/10
209
DQBT-10-18-170
0.3–3 m
10
20
190
5/10
229
DQBT-10-20-190
0.3–3 m
10
22
210
5/10
249
DQBT-10-22-210
0.3–3 m
10
24
230
5/10
269
DQBT-10-24-230
0.3–3 m
10
26
250
5/10
289
DQBT-10-26-250
0.3–3 m
10
28
270
5/10
309
DQBT-10-28-270
0.3–3 m
10
30
290
5/10
329
DQBT-10-30-290
0.3–3 m
10
32
310
5/10
349
DQBT-10-32-310
0.3–3 m
10
34
330
5/10
369
DQBT-10-34-330
0.3–3 m
10
36
350
5/10
389
DQBT-10-36-350
0.3–3 m
10
38
370
5/10
409
DQBT-10-38-370
0.3–3 m
10
40
390
5/10
429
DQBT-10-40-390
0.3–3 m
10
42
410
5/10
449
DQBT-10-42-410
0.3–3 m
10
44
430
5/10
469
DQBT-10-44-430
0.3–3 m
10
46
450
5/10
489
DQBT-10-46-450
0.3–3 m
10
48
470
5/10
509
DQBT-10-48-470
0.3–3 m
10
50
490
5/10
529
DQBT-10-50-490
0.3–3 m
10
52
510
5/10
549
DQBT-10-52-510
0.3–3 m
10
54
530
5/10
569
DQBT-10-54-530
0.3–3 m
10
56
550
5/10
589
DQBT-10-56-550
0.3–3 m
10
58
570
5/10
609
DQBT-10-58-570
0.3–3 m
10
60
590
5/10
629
DQBT-10-60-590
0.3–3 m
10
62
610
5/10
649
DQBT-10-62-610
0.3–3 m
10
64
630
5/10
669
DQBT-10-64-630
0.3–3 m
10
66
650
5/10
689
DQBT-10-66-650
0.3–3 m
10
68
670
5/10
709
DQBT-10-68-670
0.3–3 m
10
70
690
5/10
729
DQBT-10-70-690
0.3–3 m
10
72
710
5/10
749
DQBT-10-72-710
0.3–3 m
10
74
730
5/10
769
DQBT-10-74-730
0.3–3 m
10
76
750
5/10
789
DQBT-10-76-750
0.3–3 m
10
78
770
5/10
809
DQBT-10-78-770
0.3–3 m
10
80
790
5/10
829
DQBT-10-80-790
0.3–3 m
10
82
810
5/10
849
DQBT-10-82-810
0.3–3 m
10
84
830
5/10
869
DQBT-10-84-830
0.3–3 m
10
86
850
5/10
889
DQBT-10-86-850
0.3–3 m
10
88
870
5/10
909
DQBT-10-88-870
0.3–3 m
10
90
890
5/10
929
DQBT-10-90-890
0.3–3 m
10
92
910
5/10
949
DQBT-10-92-910
0.3–3 m
10
94
930
5/10
969
DQBT-10-94-930
0.3–3 m
10
96
950
5/10
989
DQBT-10-96-950
0.3–3 m
10
98
970
5/10
1009
DQBT-10-98-970
0.3–3 m
10
100
990
5/10
1029
DQBT-10-100-990
0.3–3 m
Overall length uses L = P + H + J + 24. Keep the model format DQBT-K-NN-H.
Typical Applications
Presses / shears / press brakes: 10–20 mm resolutions suit hand protection; fast response enables shorter safety distance.
Packaging / logistics: 40 mm for aisle and presence detection.
General machinery: integrate with a safety relay/PLC for stop, interlock and EDM monitoring.
Safety distance reference (ISO 13855): S = K × T + C, where T is machine stopping time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DQBT a Type 2 or Type 4 safety light curtain?
The DQBT is built to IEC 61496-1/-2 as an electro-sensitive protective device (ESPE) with dual-channel OSSD1/OSSD2 outputs. The achievable Type/PL depends on the certified safety relay or PLC it drives and your risk assessment. For finger protection at hazard points, use the 10 mm resolution and confirm the required performance level for your machine.
What resolution do I need — 10, 20 or 40 mm?
Resolution sets the smallest object detected. Choose 10 mm for finger protection near hazard points and assembly fixtures, 20 mm for palm protection and access openings, and 40 mm for hand/arm or presence detection in zone guarding. Protective height is H = (n − 1) × K, so confirm beam count and overall length L = P + H + J + 24 from the spec tables.
How do I calculate the ISO 13855 safety distance for the DQBT?
Use S = K × T + C, where K is the approach speed constant, T is total stopping time (machine plus light curtain ≤ 15 ms response), and C is an intrusion factor based on resolution. A finer resolution and faster response let you mount the curtain closer to the hazard. Always validate the final mounting distance against your machine's measured stopping performance.
How are the OSSD outputs wired — NPN or PNP, and how many wires?
The DQBT provides dual-channel safety outputs selectable as NPN or PNP, NO/NC, with 3-wire and 5-wire wiring examples for presses, packaging and assembly stations. Keep OSSD1 and OSSD2 as independent inputs to a safety relay or safety PLC for EDM monitoring — never tie the two channels together, as this defeats the dual-channel fault detection.
Can the DQBT replace an Omron, SICK or Keyence safety light curtain?
In many machine-guarding applications it can. Match the resolution (10/20/40 mm), protective height, 0.3–3 m sensing range, IP65 rating and dual-channel NPN/PNP output to the unit being replaced, and confirm the required Type/PL with your safety controller. The ultra-thin ~30×15 mm body and optical synchronization simplify wiring and retrofit into existing brackets.