SICK S32B-2011EA Safety Laser Scanner – 270° Area Protection

SICK S32B-2011EA Safety Laser Scanner – Compact 270° Area Protection for Machine Safety

The SICK S32B-2011EA safety laser scanner is a compact S300 Mini Remote device engineered to protect personnel in confined industrial spaces where conventional safety guarding is impractical. Designed for indoor automation environments, it continuously monitors hazardous zones using a wide 270° scanning angle and configurable protective fields. The scanner addresses the core challenge of ensuring reliable machine safety without restricting layout flexibility. With certified safety performance up to SIL 2 and PL d, the S32B-2011EA enables manufacturers and system integrators to implement compliant, space-efficient safety solutions while maintaining productivity and system responsiveness.

The SICK S32B-2011EA enhances real-world safety by adapting to changing machine or vehicle conditions through multiple field sets and dynamic protective field switching. This allows one scanner to manage different operating modes, such as slow approach, normal operation, or stop zones, without adding extra sensors. Its fast response time minimizes risk while avoiding unnecessary shutdowns that reduce throughput. The rugged metal housing and IP65 protection ensure stable operation in demanding factory environments. Integration into an EFI-based safety architecture simplifies system design, reduces wiring effort, and supports scalable, future-proof safety concepts.

Why SICK S32B-2011EA?

The SICK S32B-2011EA is chosen when safety must be precise, compact, and adaptable to changing machine conditions. Its strength lies in combining a wide 270° scanning angle with flexible, configurable protective fields that adjust to different operating modes. This makes it ideal for modern automated environments where space is limited, layouts evolve, and downtime is costly. The scanner delivers certified safety performance while remaining easy to integrate into advanced safety control architectures, helping engineers design cleaner systems without compromising protection or productivity.

What problem does it solve?

The SICK S32B-2011EA solves the challenge of reliably protecting people around moving machines, AGVs, and automated cells where fixed guards or light curtains are not practical. It continuously monitors defined safety zones and reacts instantly when a person or object enters a hazardous area. By supporting multiple field configurations and dynamic switching, it prevents unnecessary machine stops during normal operation while still ensuring immediate shutdown in dangerous situations, balancing human safety with efficient, uninterrupted industrial workflows.

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The Applications

1. Autonomous Guided Vehicle Area Protection
In modern production facilities, AGVs often share narrow aisles with operators, creating a constant safety challenge. The S32B-2011EA is used to build adaptive safety zones around each vehicle, changing the monitored area according to speed and travel direction. Its wide 270° scan enables one device to supervise the front, sides, and approach paths simultaneously. Warning zones allow the AGV to reduce speed smoothly when a person approaches, while the protective field triggers a safe stop if the distance becomes critical. This improves coexistence between humans and mobile robots without sacrificing transport efficiency.

2. Robotic Assembly and Welding Cells
In robotic workcells where frequent setup changes are required, fixed guards can slow down production. The S32B-2011EA provides virtual safety boundaries that adapt to different robot operating modes. Smaller fields can be activated during teaching or maintenance to allow closer access, while larger protective zones are used during automatic operation. The scanner’s fast reaction time ensures immediate response if someone enters a hazardous area. This approach enhances operator safety while supporting flexible manufacturing and reducing the time and cost associated with mechanical guarding modifications.

3. Automated Palletizing and Depalletizing Areas
End-of-line palletizing systems often require open access for material handling, quality checks, or manual intervention. The S32B-2011EA is applied to monitor these open zones without physical barriers. Its configurable field sets define precise safety areas around pallet stacks, conveyors, and moving equipment. Early detection through warning fields allows controlled deceleration, while the protective field enforces an immediate stop if a person enters the danger zone. This setup keeps operators safe while maintaining high throughput and layout flexibility in logistics and packaging environments.

4. Conveyor and Material Flow Protection
Conveyor transfer points and merge sections are common sources of risk due to sudden movement and limited visibility. The S32B-2011EA is used to supervise these zones from a compact mounting position, covering multiple approach directions with a single scanner. Configurable resolution helps reliably detect personnel near moving loads. Different field configurations can be activated during normal operation, startup, or jam-clearing tasks. This reduces the likelihood of accidents while avoiding unnecessary line shutdowns, supporting continuous operation in automated production and distribution systems.

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