SL-C08H Safety Light Curtain | Keyence
The Keyence SL-C08H is a safety light curtain. It is supplied by SHLY-PLC, an independent industrial-automation distributor: every unit is visually inspected and functionally checked before dispatch, held in ready stock and shipped worldwide for maintenance, spares and retrofit use. Share your application or existing part number and our team will confirm fitment and comparable in-stock alternatives.
Features
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Protection area: 185 mm 7.283".
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Operating ambient temperature: -10 to +55 °C 14 to 131 °F (No freezing).
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Weight Transmitter: Approx 165 g.
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Model: SL-C08H.
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Effective aperture angle: Max. ±2.5° (when operating distance is at least 3 m 9.8' ).
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Response time: 15 ms.
Specifications
Technical parameters compiled from the manufacturer data sheet and reference documentation.
| Technical Specifications |
| Type Designation |
| Model |
SL-C08H |
| OSSD output Output type |
2 outputs each for PNP and NPN, Can be switched using the connection connector cable |
| Power Supply |
| OFF-state voltage |
2.5 V (with a cable length of 7 m 23.0' ) |
| Current consumption Transmitter |
55 mA |
| Rating Power voltage |
24 VDC ±10 %, Ripple (P-P) 10 % or less |
| Mechanical |
| Protection area |
185 mm 7.283" |
| Operating distance/Beam width |
0.3 to 9 m 0.98' to 29.5' |
| Environmental resistance Enclosure rating |
IP65 (IEC60529) |
| Material Main unit case |
Aluminum |
| Weight Transmitter |
Approx 165 g |
| Environmental |
| Ambient light |
Incandescent lamp: 5,000 lux or less, Sunlight: 20,000 lux or less |
| Operating ambient temperature |
-10 to +55 °C 14 to 131 °F (No freezing) |
| Operating relative humidity |
35 to 85 % RH (No condensation) |
| Storage temperature |
-10 to +60 °C 14 to 140 °F (No freezing) |
| Storage relative humidity |
35 to 95 % RH (No condensation) |
| Vibration resistance |
10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude 0.7 mm 0.03" , 20 sweeps in each of the X, Y, and Z directions |
| Shock resistance |
100 m/s (Approx. 10 G), 16 ms pulse, 1,000 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions |
| Compliance, Approvals & Standards |
| Light source |
Infrared LED (850 nm) |
| Load wiring resistance |
2.5 Ω maximum |
| Approved standards EMS |
UL61496-1 |
| Other |
| Effective aperture angle |
Max. ±2.5° (when operating distance is at least 3 m 9.8' ) |
| Response time |
15 ms |
| Detection capability |
ø25 mm (when the blanking function is not used) |
| Operation mode |
Turned on when light is being applied to all optical axes (excluding when the blanking function is used) |
| No. of beam axes |
8 |
| Detection zone |
140 mm 5.51" |
| DetectingdistanceTransmitter lens: Norbornene plasticReceiver lens cover: Polyarylate |
0.3 to 9 m |
| Beam axis interval |
20 mm 0.79" |
| Lens diameter |
5 mm 0.20" dia. |
| Max. load current |
300 mA |
| Leakage current |
100 µA maximum |
| Max. capacitive load |
2.2 µF (with a load resistance of 100 Ω) |
| EMI |
FCC Part15 Class A |
| Safety |
UL61496-1 (type 4 ESPE), UL61496-2 (type 4 AOPD),UL508 |
| Upper case/lower case |
Zinc die-cast |
| Front cover |
Polycarbonate |
Compatibility & Cross-References
Model variants, options and firmware revisions can affect fitment. Before ordering the Keyence SL-C08H safety light curtain, share your existing part number or project requirements and our team will cross-reference comparable in-stock Keyence units and verify compatibility. This listing is provided by an independent industrial-automation distributor; brand names and part numbers are used for identification only.
Applications
- Machinery safety functions such as emergency stop, guard door and light-curtain monitoring.
- Safety circuits on robots, presses, packaging lines and automated work cells.
- Compliance-oriented safety upgrades and replacements on existing machinery.
- Integration of safe inputs and outputs into machine control architectures.
Warranty
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Availability: SL-C08H is stocked for prompt shipment; contact us for current quantity and lead time.
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Inspection & testing: each unit is visually inspected and functionally checked before packing.
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Delivery: in-stock orders placed before 14:00 ship the same business day; standard worldwide delivery is about 5-8 business days, express shipping is available, and orders over $500 ship free.
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Warranty & returns: covered by our supplier warranty and standard returns policy; contact our team for full terms.
Independent supplier: Keyence part SL-C08H is supplied by SHLY-PLC, an independent industrial-automation distributor. Brand names and part numbers are used for product identification and remain the property of their respective owners; this listing is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What condition is the SL-C08H supplied in?
A: Each SL-C08H is inspected and functionally checked before sale. Contact us for the current stock condition and quantity.
Q: How quickly can the SL-C08H ship?
A: In-stock orders placed before 14:00 ship the same business day. Standard worldwide delivery is about 5-8 business days, express shipping is available and orders over $500 ship free.
Q: Can you confirm compatibility or a replacement for the SL-C08H?
A: Yes. Share your existing part number or application and our technical team will verify compatibility and provide cross-references to comparable in-stock models.
SL-C08H · Technical reference data · Independently supplied by SHLY-PLC