SICK PLS101-312 Laser Scanner

The SICK PLS101-312 is a compact Proximity Laser Scanner from the PLS family, a photoelectric safety laser scanner designed for machine guarding and presence monitoring across industrial automation cells. Model PLS101-312 (order number 1016066) is designed to be powered from a 24 V DC supply (16.8–28.8 V), with reverse-polarity protection and certification for use as a personal protection unit when operated per SICK instructions. Key specifications include a safeguarded range up to 4 meters and a wide 180-degree field of view, with adjustable response time to tailor the safety response; it can be paired with SICK's Laser Scanner Interface (LSI) for integration into a larger safety system. Typical applications encompass safeguarding hazardous zones on automated lines, guarding machine entrances, and providing broad-area detection in manufacturing or packaging environments where reliable, fast interrupt signals are required.