DPR-0640-NPN-NC CAD Drawing, Selection & Comparison Guide
A complete reference for the DAPPRA DPR-0640-NPN-NC — mechanical dimensions, product category comparison, resolution differences and model selection guidance.
General Information
The DAPPRA DPR-0640-NPN-NC is a 6-beam Industrial Area Sensor and Safety Light Curtain with a 40 mm optical axis pitch and a 200 mm protection height. This article provides the mechanical dimensions, selection guidance and category comparison for engineers evaluating the DPR-0640-NPN-NC.
Mechanical Dimensions
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | DPR-0640-NPN-NC |
| SKU | SD73 |
| Beam Quantity | 6 Beams |
| Optical Axis Pitch | 40 mm |
| Protection Height | 200 mm |
| Total Height | 286 mm |
| Housing Cross Section | 29 × 30 mm |
| Mounting Type | Side bracket mounting |
| Connection | M12 industrial connector |
Light Curtain vs Photoelectric Sensor
A safety light curtain uses multiple parallel beams to create a protective sensing field, and is designed for personnel and machine protection with defined safety functions (e.g., SIL 2). A photoelectric sensor typically uses a single beam or a small number of beams for object detection and does not carry a safety certification.
When to Use a Safety Light Curtain Instead of an Area Sensor
Use a safety light curtain when the application requires personnel protection and the machine risk assessment demands a defined safety function (e.g., SIL 2). Use an area sensor when the application is primarily object detection, counting or area monitoring without a safety-related function.
- Safety light curtain — Personnel protection, machine guarding, E-stop integration, SIL-rated
- Area sensor — Object detection, counting, presence/absence, general automation
Resolution Comparison: 10 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm and 40 mm
| Resolution | Detection Capability | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mm | Finger detection | High-precision hand/finger protection |
| 20 mm | Hand detection | General machine guarding |
| 30 mm | Hand/arm detection | Medium-resolution guarding |
| 40 mm | Body/arm detection | Area sensing and object detection (DPR-0640-NPN-NC) |
Machine Access Protection
For machine access protection, the appropriate sensor depends on the required resolution and protection height. The DPR-0640-NPN-NC with 6 beams and a 200 mm protection height is suitable for machine openings requiring body or arm detection. For hand or finger detection, a higher-resolution model with 10 mm or 20 mm pitch should be used.
Model Selection: 20 mm Resolution
If a 20 mm resolution safety light curtain is required, the DPR Series provides models with 20 mm optical axis pitch, such as the DPR-0820-NPN-NC (8 beams), DPR-1220-NPN-NC (12 beams) and DPR-1620-NPN-NC (16 beams). The protection height depends on the beam quantity.
Frequently Asked Questions
A light curtain uses multiple parallel beams to create a protective sensing field and is designed for personnel and machine protection with defined safety functions (e.g., SIL 2). A photoelectric sensor typically uses a single beam or a small number of beams for object detection and does not carry a safety certification. The DPR-0640-NPN-NC is a safety light curtain with 6 parallel beams and SIL 2 certification.
Use a safety light curtain when the application requires personnel protection and the machine risk assessment demands a defined safety function (e.g., SIL 2). Use an area sensor when the application is primarily object detection, counting or area monitoring without a safety-related function.
The resolution determines the minimum detectable object size: 10 mm detects fingers, 20 mm detects hands, 30 mm detects hands/arms, and 40 mm detects body/arm. The DPR-0640-NPN-NC uses 40 mm spacing with 6 beams, providing a 200 mm protection height suitable for body and arm detection.
For machine access protection, the appropriate sensor depends on the required resolution and protection height. The DPR-0640-NPN-NC with 6 beams and a 200 mm protection height is suitable for machine openings requiring body or arm detection. For hand or finger detection, a higher-resolution model with 10 mm or 20 mm pitch should be used.
If a 20 mm resolution safety light curtain is required, the DPR Series provides models with 20 mm optical axis pitch, such as the DPR-0820-NPN-NC (8 beams), DPR-1220-NPN-NC (12 beams) and DPR-1620-NPN-NC (16 beams). The protection height depends on the beam quantity.
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