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IEC 61496-1 Edition 3.0 Safety Light Curtains Standard Impact

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This document explains the impact of the updated IEC 61496-1 Edition 3.0 standard for safety light curtains, which now aligns with ISO 13849 and IEC 62061. It details that Type 2 light curtains are now limited to PL c or SIL 1, requiring Type 4 for higher safety levels, and clarifies the transition deadline of May 10, 2015, for new European installations.

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