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Robust Light Curtain [Type 4 PLe SIL3] SF4B-□G Ver.2

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We are sorry, the products have been discontinued. Please refer to the details of the discontinued products and the recommended substitutes list below.

	September 30, 2022		Compact & Robust Safety Light Curtain [Type 4 PLe SIL3] SF4D

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The following applicable products and options are available continuously.

Control units

Designation		Appearance	Model No.	Application cable	Description
Connector connection type control unit			SF-C11	Bottom cap cable : SFB-CB□ Extension cable : SFB-CCJ□	Use 8-core cable with connector to connect to the safety light curtain. Compatible with up to Control Category 4. Interference prevention wires and muting function cannot be used.
Slim type control unit			SF-C13	Bottom cap cable : SFB-CCB□(-MU) Extension cable : SFB-CC□(-MU)	Use a discrete wire cable to connect to the safety light curtain. Compatible with up to Control Category 4. Interference prevention wires and muting function can be used.

Note :	Refer to "Exclusive Control Unit for Safety Light Curtain SF-C10 " for details of the exclusive control units.

Recommended safety relay

SF relay, slim type
SF series

Note：Please contact our sales office

for details on the recommended products.

Type	With LED indicator
Model No.	SFS3-L-DC24V	SFS4-L-DC24V
Part No.	AG1S132	AG1S142
Contact arrangement	3a1b	4a2b
Rated nominal switching capacity	6A／250V AC、6A／30V DC
Min. switching capacity	1mA／5V DC
Coil rating	15mA／24V DC	20.8mA／24V DC
Rated power consumption	360mW	500mW
Operation time	20ms or less
Release time	20ms or less
Ambient temperature	-40 to +85 ℃ -40 to + 185 ℉ (Humidity: 5 to 85 % RH)
Applicable certifications	UL/c-UL, TÜV, Korea S-mark

Y-shaped connector

Type	Model No.	Description
Wire-saving Y-shaped connector	SFB-WY1 (Note)	Wire-saving connector for standard components (8-core cable). Cables of emitter and receiver are consolidated into one cable for wire-saving. Wiring has +24 V, 0 V, OSSD 1, OSSD 2, output polarity setting wire (shield). Net weight: 35 g approx. [Power wire and synchronization wire are connected inside the connector. Interlock is disabled (automatic reset).]
Cable with connector on one side	WY1-CCN3 (Note)	Cable length: 3 m 9.843 ft Net weight: 200 g approx. (1 cable)	Mating cable for Y-shaped connector Cable color: Gray (with black line) Connector color: Black The min. bending radius: R6 mm R0.236 in
Cable with connector on one side	WY1-CCN10 (Note)	Cable length: 10 m 32.808 ft Net weight: 620 g approx. (1 cable)

Note :	Not compatible with SF4B-□-01<V2>.

By using the Y-shaped connector, the least required wires such as power or safety output are consolidated into one cable. Man-hours taken for wiring is eliminated to the minimum. Construction times as well as wiring mistakes are greatly reduced.

Refer to the instruction manual for more details such as installation of Y-shaped connector, terminal wiring, and wiring example.

Handy-controller

Designation	Appearance	Model No.
Handy-controller	* Includes 2 adapter cables	SFB-HC
Cable set for cable type connection		SFC-WNC1

Note :	A handy-controller cannot be used with the SF4B-□-01<V2> and the SF-C14EX-01.

Pigtailed type

Cable type

Safety light curtain diagnosis software

Simply input the error number of the safety light curtain on the screen, and the section of maintenance needed will be located and coping process will be displayed.

Software are available for download.
*Membership registration is required to access/download this data.

>>Go to Data download.

Corner mirror

Designation			Corner mirror
Applicable beam channels			Model No.	Effective refl ective surface
Finger	Hand	Arm / Foot	Model No.	Effective refl ective surface
23	12	6	RF-SFBH-12	236 x 72mm 9.291 x 2.835 in
31	16	8	RF-SFBH-16	316 x 72mm 12.441 x 2.835 in
39	20	10	RF-SFBH-20	396 x 72mm 15.591 x 2.835 in
47	24	12	RF-SFBH-24	476 x 72mm 18.740 x 2.835 in
55	28	14	RF-SFBH-28	556 x 72mm 21.890 x 2.835 in
63	32	16	RF-SFBH-32	636 x 72mm 25.039 x 2.835 in
71	36	18	RF-SFBH-36	716 x 72mm 28.189 x 2.835 in
79	40	20	RF-SFBH-40	796 x 72mm 31.339 x 2.835 in
95	48	24	RF-SFBH-48	956 x 72mm 37.638 x 2.835 in
111	56	28	RF-SFBH-56	1,116 x 72mm 43.937 x 2.835 in
127	64	32	RF-SFBH-64	1,276 x 72mm 50.236 x 2.835 in
-	72	36	RF-SFBH-72	1,436 x 72mm 56.535 x 2.835 in
-	80	40	RF-SFBH-80	1,596 x 72mm 62.835 x 2.835 in
-	88	44	RF-SFBH-88	1,756 x 72mm 69.134 x 2.835 in
-	96	48	RF-SFBH-96	1,916 x 72mm 75.433 x 2.835 in

RF-SFBH-□

Normally for an L-shaped or U-shaped installation, 2 or 3 sets of safety light curtains are needed. With the use of a corner mirror reflecting the light, one set of safety light curtain is possible for L-shaped or U-shaped installation.

Operating range

With 1 mirror	Declined to 90 %
With 2 mirrors	Declined to 80 %

Others

Designation	Model No.	Description
Large display unit for safety light curtain	SF-IND-2	With the auxiliary output of the safety light curtain, the operation is easily observable from various directions. Specifi cations ・Supply voltage: 24 V DC ±15 % ・Current consumption: 12 mA or less ・Indicators: Orange LED (8 pcs. used)[Light up when external contact is ON] ・Ambient temperature: –10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131℉(No dew condensation or icing allowed) ・Material: POM (Enclosure), Polycarbonate (Cover), Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Bracket) ・Cable: 0.3mm² 2-core cabtyre cable, 3m 9.843 ft long ・Weight: 70 g approx. (including bracket) I/O circuit diagrams <With NPN output type> <With PNP output type>

Designation	Model No.	Description
Test rod ø45	SF4B-TR45	Min. sensing object for regular checking (ø45 mm ø1.772 in), with arm / foot protection type (min. sensing object ø45 mm ø1.772 in)

Large display unit for safety light curtain

SF-IND-2

Attaches to top of safety light curtain. Tighten together the mounting bracket provided with the safety light curtain MS-SFB-1/4, MS-SFBG-1 and the attached mounting bracket of SF-IND-2.

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