The light curtain control provides optimum safety to the user. The process area is protected with polycarbonate windows against contact. A light curtain protects the access to the hazard area on the side of insertion. The working process is immediately interrupted and the press is stopped when intervening. The cycle can be continued automatically after leaving the danger area. In combination with SCHMIDT® ServoPress, the light curtain control is the basic version. The press can be activated via the light curtain. Depending on the application, it can be selected between 1-cycle and 2-cycle activation.