SICK: MicroScan3
February 18, 2025
SICK MicroScan3: The Extremely Intelligent & Rugged Safety Laser Scanner
The microScan3 safety laser scanner stands for the protection of very different applications: from stationary to mobile, from simple to complex. The innovative safeHDDM scanning technology makes the microScan3 extremely resistant, even to dust and ambient light, and delivers high-precision measurement data. It increases the productivity and availability of machines.
The different variants of the microScan3 can be integrated simply and safely into countless networks. In addition, the safety laser scanner offers standardized connectivity for time-saving commissioning. The microScan3, the easy handling of its Safety Designer configuration software and its diagnostic options combine user-friendly operation, innovation and very high performance.
Benefits
- Very high machine availability and productivity thanks to the patented safeHDDM scanning technology.
- Flexibility for safe automation processes due to simultaneous protective fields, contour detection fields and detailed data output.
- Safe integration into different control systems via I/O, EFI-pro, EtherNet/IP CIP Safety or PROFINET PROFIsafe, EtherCAT FSoE, etc.
- Saves time during commissioning and diagnostics thanks to the intuitive Safety Designer software, multi-color display and system plug.
Features
- Innovative safeHDDM scanning technology.
- High-precision measurement data via Ethernet interface.
- Protective field range: up to 9 m, scanning angle: 275°
- Up to 128 freely configurable fields and up to 8 simultaneous protective fields.
- Standardized communication interfaces.
- System plug with configuration memory.
Advantages
The microScan3 opens up new fields of application and represents a new standard for safety laser scanners: Thanks to the innovative safeHDDM technology, ambient light, dirt and dust are reliably filtered out. This keeps the productivity of your machine high.
Intelligent Functions for Countless Possibilities
Safety and productivity go hand-in-hand with the intelligent functions of the microScan3. You can tailor the microScan3 to the requirements of your machine environment, thereby ensuring that processes run smoothly.
High Safety & Efficient Operation: Thanks to 128 freely configurable fields, 8 simultaneous protective fields and contour detection fields for monitoring the machine environment.
Cost-Efficient Solution: You only need one device to get accurate measurement data in order to safeguard the application and support the navigation of your mobile application.
Smart Integration Can Be Simple
The microScan3 is remarkably easy to integrate into your application: Quick to mount, easy to wire, and safe to integrate into industrial networks.
Simple Machine Integration & Fast Device Change: Thanks to a wide range of accessories, pluggable system connector as well as integrated configuration memory and standardized connection technology.
High Productivity: Due to remote diagnostics and safe integration into your industrial network, for example via EtherNet/IP CIP Safety, PROFINET PROFIsafe, EtherCAT FSoE, I/O, or use the intelligent SICK EFI-Pro System.
Intuitive Operation of Intelligent Sensor Technology
The Safety Designer software makes it possible to configure the microScan3 quickly and easily and to retrieve detailed diagnostic information. Important diagnostic data is also available directly on the device display.
Prevent Machine Downtime: Measurement data can be stored and analyzed, helping you optimize processes and configurations.
Simple Configuration & Diagnostics: With the convenient step-by-step configuration aid in the Safety Designer and quick error analysis, which you can also run with the EventCam, for example.
