SS950-06000R by Danaher

The SS950-06000R is an optical safety sensing array produced by Danaher as part of the Timers and Controllers series. Designed for machine guarding and part-detection tasks, the unit projects parallel infrared beams across a monitored window so that control logic can recognize an interruption immediately and respond by stopping motion or counting passing objects. Its mechanical profile and sensing capability allow integration on conveyor edges, assembly fixtures, or press fronts where noncontact detection improves cycle time while maintaining operator safety.

Its optical channels are arranged with a 0.5 in pitch between adjacent beams, minimizing gaps in coverage and allowing the detection of finger-sized objects. With a protected window height of 6 in, the device forms a rectangular sensing field suitable for low-profile openings or part-ejection chutes. The electronics operate reliably in ambient light levels up to 10,000 lx when measured at 5°, so high-bay lighting or direct sunlight does not saturate the receivers. The array can sense targets at distances up to 30 ft, permitting installation outside the guarded perimeter while keeping control wiring short. Object sensitivity extends down to 1 in, allowing the control system to detect small cartons or tool components without producing false clear signals.

The mechanical housing measures 11.20 in from the mounting foot to the top bracket. Its slim bar cross-section of 1.25 × 1.82 in fits alongside machine uprights without obstructing material flow. The unit operates at temperatures from 0 °C to 50 °C, supporting year-round use in unconditioned plants or heated enclosures. Weld-debris shields clip onto the front surface and are field-replaceable. This arrangement allows contaminants generated by spot welding to be removed without disassembling the sensing elements or disturbing the optical alignment.