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PANTRONISL-8000/24VDC

ISL-8000

The ISL-8000 is a contactless protective device amplifier according to EN 61496-1/2. It supports up to eight independent light barriers without mutual interference and provides one safety output per light barrier plus a shared OSSD2 output for safety-system integration.

Operating Guide PDFSoftware
8 channelsSafety light barrierUp to 25 m rangeUSB interface8x OSSD1 + OSSD2Automatic power regulation

Key Features

  • Contactless protective device (BWS) to EN 61496-1/2.
  • Amplifier for up to eight independent light barriers.
  • No mutual influence between light barriers.
  • One safety output per light barrier plus OSSD2.
  • Integrated diagnostic and alignment function.
  • USB interface for configuration with PC software.

Best Fit Applications

  • Machine guarding where traditional light curtains cannot be used because of design constraints.
  • Protective zones using paired IST transmitters and ISR receivers.
  • Multi-beam safety monitoring with individual channel reporting.

This page is based on the Pantron catalog entry for ISL-8000 and follows the same product-page layout used for the ISM-1000 family pages on your site.

Technical Specifications

Operating voltage 24 V DC / ±20%
Current consumption max. 1.4 A (IOUT = 100 mA)
Operating basis Modulated infrared light
Transmit frequency 4.0 kHz
Overall reaction time ≤ 36 ms
Detectability Ø ≥ 10 mm
Range 0.3 ... 25 m
Self-test cycle time 4.4 min
Safety outputs 8x PNP (OSSD1) / 1x PNP (OSSD2), 100 mA / 24 V DC
Functional outputs 2x PNP / NPN push-pull, 100 mA / 24 V DC
Test input max. 30 V DC / 2 mA
COM interface USB
Maximum cable length 50 m
Dimensions 158.5 x 90 x 58.5 mm

Ordering and Accessories

Connection / Variant Order code
ISL-8000 ISL-8000/24VDC
Accessory Order code
Protective enclosure PanBox 1x8
PC software WinISL

Device Notes

  • The amplifier constantly adjusts transmit power on each channel to compensate for contamination and changing environmental conditions.
  • The system is intended to be used together with safety transmitters IST-... and safety receivers ISR-....

Related Products

ISL-8000
ISL-8000Safety light barrier amplifier for up to eight channels.
ISR / IST sensors
ISR / IST sensorsMatched safety transmitter and receiver families.

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