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Safety Laser Scanners provide maximum protection for mobile or stationary applications.
At Hokuyo, the safety of your workspace, workforce, and equipment is important to us. That's why we provide high-quality safety laser scanners to maximize protection and productivity. Our safety laser scanners are some of the smallest available as well, giving you the ability to prevent unsafe scenarios from happening without having to sacrifice space. Check out our available technologies below, or contact us today for more information. We're available to answer any questions you may have, so you can feel confident about which safety laser scanners you choose to use in your warehouse.
Safety Laser Scanner FAQs
Unlike fixed guards or light curtains that protect only fixed areas, safety laser scanners provide flexible, 270° coverage. They can be reprogrammed for multiple zones, adapt to dynamic environments, and allow easier integration with automated systems.
- Protective zone: If breached, the scanner immediately stops the machine.
- Warning zone: If entered, the scanner issues alerts or slows down the machine.
This dual-level protection balances safety with productivity.
Angular resolution defines how finely the scanner can detect objects. A finer resolution allows detection of small items like debris or pallet edges, ensuring safer navigation for robots and precise guarding for machinery.
Yes. They connect easily to safety PLCs and controllers via Ethernet or RS-485, allowing seamless communication for automated shutdowns, slowdowns, or alerts.
Yes. Hokuyo’s scanners meet global standards such as ISO 13849-1 (PLd, Cat. 3) and IEC 61496-1/3 (Type 3), ensuring compliance with OSHA and international regulations.
Yes. With compact, durable housings, our scanners withstand dust, vibration, and variable light conditions, making them reliable even in challenging industrial settings.
- Wider field of view (up to 270°)
- Configurable multi-zone coverage
- Compact and flexible installation
- Real-time adaptive protection
- Less downtime compared to fixed barriers
Maintenance is minimal. Periodic checks for lens cleanliness and zone calibration are recommended, but scanners are designed for long-term reliability with little intervention.
Safety Laser Scanners
The safety laser scanner was conceived for the improvement of workplace safety through area monitoring, object or people detection, and safety responses to avoid accidents. They can be quite versatile and bound into many industrial applications, like manufacturing, robotics, and automation. Safety scanners make use of accurate laser technology for the creation of user-configured safety zones-a guarantee of efficient protection, maintaining the productivity of workflow. Safety laser scanners can detect intrusions and switch off machinery in real-time, hence are highly important in meeting the required safety standards for improving operational safety in dynamic environments.