SICK GL6 Series | GL6-CC011K00

The FlexChain is a flexibly configurable light grid thanks to the sequential connection of several sensors. There is no need for long connection cables or complex wiring. By pressing a button on the FlexChain Host, the sensors can be addressed and taught-in automatically, meaning the system is immediately ready for use. Different sensor technologies can be combined and freely arranged: Through-beam photoelectric sensors, photoelectric sensors.

The raw sensor data is evaluated via the FlexChain Host with integrated logic modules or forwarded directly via IO-Link, CANopen, RS-485 or I/O signals. Detailed diagnostic information ensures optimum process stability and measurement certainty during operation.

Ultra-simple wiring for up to 60 sensors

Sequential cycling prevents mutual interference

Free arrangement of various sensor technologies

Sensors available in different lengths of cable

Sensor data evaluation in the system or direct transmission of raw data

Process stability thanks to diagnostic function

Flexibly expandable light grid system: Up to 60 sensors can be cascaded and controlled centrally via the FlexChain host

Ready for operation immediately: The sensors are identified and taught in at the push of a button

Optimum measurement certainty thanks to sequential sensor cycling without mutual interference

Highly flexible positioning of through-beam photoelectric sensors, photoelectric retro-reflective sensors, photoelectric proximity sensors and light grids at any distance or in any position

High process stability thanks to extensive diagnostic function

High flexibility due to logic configuration in the host and the IO-Link, CANopen and RS-485 interface variants

Fields of applications

Storage and conveyor

Access control

Protrusion monitoring as well as object and rough height classification

Leading edge detection and rough width classification