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Ultra-slim Light Curtain [Type 2 PLc SIL1] SF2C

Specifications

Safety light curtain common specifications

Type PNP output type NPN output type
Model No. SF2C-H□-P SF2C-H□-N
Applicable
standards
International
standard
IEC 61496-1/2 (Type 2), ISO 13849-1:2015 (Category 4, PLc), IEC 61508-1 to 3 (SIL 3)
Japan JIS B 9704-1/2 (Type 2), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 2), JIS C 0508(SIL 1)
Europe
(Note 2)
EN 61496-1 (Type 2), EN ISO 13849-1:2015 (Category 4, PLc),
EN 61508-1 to 3 (SIL 3), EN 55011, EN 50178, EN 61000-6-2
North
America
(Note 3)
ANSI/UL 61496-1/2 (Type 2), ANSI/UL 508,
CAN/CSA 61496-1/2 (Type 2), CAN/CSA C22.2 No.14, ANSI/RIA 15.06
Regulatory compliance CE Marking (Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive),UKCA Marking [Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations], TÜV SÜD certification
Operating range 0.1 to 3 m 0.328 to 9.843 ft
Beam pitch 20 mm 0.787 in
Min. sensing object ø25 mm ø0.984 in opaque object
Effective aperture angle ±5° or less [for an operating range exceeding 3 m 9.843 ft(conforming to IEC 61496-2 / ANSI/UL 61496-2)]
Supply voltage 24 V DC ± 20 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Control output(OSSD) ・ Maximum source current: 200mA
・ Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the control output and +V)
・ Residual voltage: 2.5V or less
(source current 200mA, when using 10m 32.808 ft length cable)
・ Leakage current: 200μA or less
(power supply OFF condition)
・ Maximum load capacity: 2.2μF
(No load to maximum sink current)
・ Load wiring resistance: 3Ω or less
・ Maximum sink current: 200mA
・ Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the control output and -0V)
・ Residual voltage: 2.5V or less
(sink current 200mA, when using 10m 32.808 ft length cable)
・ Leakage current: 200μA or less
(power supply OFF condition)
・ Maximum load capacity: 2.2μF
(No load to maximum sink current)
・ Load wiring resistance: 3Ω or less
  Operation mode ON when all beam channels are received, OFF when one or more beam channels are interrupted
(OFF also in case of any malfunction in the safety light curtain or the synchronization signal)
Protection circuit Incorporated
Response time OFF response: 20 ms or less, ON response: 80 to 100 ms
Lockout output(SSD) ・ Maximum source current: 60mA
・ Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the lockout output and +V)
・ Residual voltage: 2.5V or less
(source current 60mA, when using 10m 32.808 ft length cable)
・ Leakage current: 200μA or less
(power supply OFF condition)
・ Maximum load capacity: 2.2μF
(No load to maximum source current)
・ Load wiring resistance: 3Ω or less
・ Maximum sink current: 60mA
・ Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the lockout output and -0V)
・ Residual voltage: 2.5V or less
(sink current 60mA, when using 10m 32.808 ft length cable)
・ Leakage current: 200μA or less
(including power supply OFF condition)
・ Maximum load capacity: 2.2μF
(No load to maximum sink current)
・ Load wiring resistance: 3Ω or less
  Operation mode ON during normal operation, OFF during lockout(Note 4)
Protection circuit Incorporated
Interference prevention function Incorporated
Test input function Incorporated
Large display unit function Incorporated
Pollution degree 3
Operating altitude 2,000 m 6561.680 ft or less(Note 5)
Degree of protection IP65, IP67(IEC)
Ambient temperature –10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: –25 to +60 ℃ –13 to +140 ℉
Ambient humidity 30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 5,000 ℓx or less at the light-receiving face
Dielectric strength voltage 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 300 m/s2 984.252 ft/s2 acceleration(30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element Infrared LED(Peak emission wavelength: 850 nm 0.034 mil)
Cable 0.16 mm2 5-core heat-resistant PVC cable, 3 m 9.842 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to 50m 164.042 ft is possible for both emitter and receiver, with 0.3mm2 or more, cable
Material Enclosure: Polycarbonate alloy, Sensing surface: Polycarbonate alloy,
MS-SFC-1(Standard mounting bracket) : Stainless steel(SUS)
Accessories MS-SFC-1(Standard mounting bracket): 1 set,
SF4C-TR25(Test rod): 1 No.

Note:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 ℃ +68 ℉.
2) Regarding EU Machinery Directive, a Notified Body, TUV SUD, has certified with the type examination certificate.
3) With regards to the standards in the US/Canada, a Notified Body, TÜV SÜD, has certified the CTÜVUS mark.
4) If the emitter enters a lockout state, and light from the emitter enters the receiver, lockout information will be transmitted and lockout output (SSD) will turn OFF.
5) Do not use or store in an environment pressurized to atmospheric pressure or higher at an altitude of 0 m.

Safety light curtain individual specifications

Type Min. sensing object ø25 mm ø0.984 in (20 mm 0.787 in beam pitch)
PNP output type SF2C-H8-P SF2C-H12-P SF2C-H16-P SF2C-H20-P
NPN output type SF2C-H8-N SF2C-H12-N SF2C-H16-N SF2C-H20-N
No. of beam channels 8 12 16 20
Protective height 160 mm 6.299 in 240 mm 9.449 in 320 mm 12.598 in 400 mm 15.748 in
Current
consumption
Large multi- purpose
indicator lights off
Emitter: 25 mA or less
Receiver: 25 mA or less
Emitter: 30 mA or less
Receiver: 30 mA or less
Emitter: 35 mA or less
Receiver: 35 mA or less
Large multi- purpose
indicator lights up
Emitter: 35 mA or less
Receiver: 30 mA or less
Emitter: 35 mA or less
Receiver: 35 mA or less
Emitter: 40 mA or less
Receiver: 35 mA or less
Emitter: 40 mA or less
Receiver: 40 mA or less
PFHD
(Note)
PNP output type 3.60×10-9 3.66×10-9 3.73×10-9 3.79×10-9
NPN output type 3.74×10-9 3.80×10-9 3.86×10-9 3.93×10-9
MTTFD (Note) 100 years or more
Net weight
(Total of emitter and receiver)
280 g approx. 340 g approx. 400 g approx. 460 g approx.

Note: Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 °C +68 °F.
PFHD: Probability of dangerous failure per hour, MTTFD: Mean time to dangerous failure (in years)

Type Min. sensing object ø25 mm ø0.984 in (20 mm 0.787 in beam pitch)
PNP output type SF2C-H24-P SF2C-H28-P SF2C-H32-P
NPN output type SF2C-H24-N SF2C-H28-N SF2C-H32-N
No. of beam channels 24 28 32
Protective height 480 mm 18.898 in 560 mm 22.047 in 640 mm 25.197 in
Current
consumption
Large multi- purpose
indicator lights off
Emitter: 35 mA or less
Receiver: 35 mA or less
Large multi- purpose
indicator lights up
Emitter: 45 mA or less
Receiver: 40 mA or less
Emitter: 45 mA or less
Receiver: 45 mA or less
Emitter: 50 mA or less
Receiver: 45 mA or less
PFHD
(Note)
PNP output type 3.85×10-9 3.92×10-9 3.98×10-9
NPN output type 3.99×10-9 4.05×10-9 4.12×10-9
MTTFD (Note) 100 years or more
Net weight
(Total of emitter and receiver)
520 g approx. 580 g approx. 640 g approx.

Note: Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 °C +68 °F.
PFHD: Probability of dangerous failure per hour, MTTFD: Mean time to dangerous failure (in years)

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