Introduction to SICK IMS 16710-99
The SICK IMS 16710-99 is a high-performance, compact safety laser scanner designed for reliable person and object detection in demanding industrial environments. As part of SICK's modular safety system, it is used to create two-dimensional protective and warning fields around hazardous machinery, such as robots or automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Its robust design, high resolution, and flexible configuration options make it ideal for safeguarding areas where space is limited and reliable safety performance is critical.
Key Parameters
The following table summarizes the core technical specifications of the IMS 16710-99:
| Parameter Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Detection Range | 0.2 m to 5.5 m (adjustable protective/warning fields) |
| Scanning Angle | 275° |
| Angular Resolution | Selectable (e.g., 0.33°, 0.5°, 0.67°, 1°) |
| Protective Field Width | Up to approx. 8.8 m at 5.5 m range (diameter) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 160 mm x 107 mm x 97 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.3 kg |
| Housing Material | Aluminum die-cast, plastic cover |
| Protection Rating | IP65 (dust-tight and protected against water jets) |
| Performance Level (PL) | Up to PL d (EN ISO 13849) / Category 3 |
| Safety Integrity Level (SIL) | Up to SIL 2 (IEC 61508, IEC 62061) |
| Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (typical, range 20.4 - 28.8 V DC) |
| Communication Interfaces | Discrete I/Os (OSSDs for safety), RS-422/RS-232 (for configuration/diagnostics), CANopen (optional) |
| Operating Temperature | -10 °C to +50 °C |
Application Scenarios
The SICK IMS 16710-99 is versatile and is commonly deployed in the following areas:
Robot Cell Safeguarding: Used to create flexible, non-contact protective fields around industrial robots (e.g., welding, assembly, or material handling robots) to stop the robot when a person enters the hazard zone.
Collaborative Robotics (Cobot Applications): Enables speed and separation monitoring (SSM) in collaborative workstations. It can slow down or stop a cobot based on the distance of an approaching operator, facilitating safe human-robot collaboration.
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Mobile Robots: Serves as the primary collision avoidance and navigation sensor for AGVs. It protects the front and sides of the vehicle, allowing it to detect obstacles and people in its path and trigger an immediate stop.
Access Protection for Hazardous Areas: Monitors access points to dangerous areas, such as around presses, stamping machines, or conveyor junctions, providing a presence detection safety curtain.
Machinery with Limited Space: Its compact dimensions make it suitable for integration into machinery where larger safeguarding solutions like light curtains or fences are not feasible.
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