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Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4 PLe SIL3 SF4C

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Specifications

Safety light curtain individual specifications

SF4C-F□

Type Min. sensing object ø14 mm ø0.551 in type
(10 mm 0.394 in beam pitch)
Model No. Pigtailed type SF4C-F15-J05 SF4C-F23-J05 SF4C-F31-J05
Cable type SF4C-F15 SF4C-F23 SF4C-F31
No. of beam channels 15 23 31
Protective height 160 mm
6.299 in		 240 mm
9.449 in		 320 mm
12.598 in
Current
consumption		 Large
multipurpose
indicator
lights off 		Emitter: 70 mA or less
Receiver: 80 mA or less		 Emitter: 75 mA or less
Receiver: 85 mA or less
Large
multipurpose
indicator
lights up		 Emitter: 105 mA or less
Receiver: 110 mA or less		 Emitter: 110 mA or less
Receiver: 115 mA or less
PFHD 2.29 x 10-9 2.73 x 10-9 3.18 x 10-9
MTTFD 100 years or more
Net weight
(Total of
emitter and
receiver)		 Pigtailed
type		 210 g approx. 270 g approx. 340 g approx.
Cable type 600 g approx. 670 g approx. 730 g approx.
Type Min. sensing object ø14 mm ø0.551 in type
(10 mm 0.394 in beam pitch)
Model No. Pigtailed type SF4C-F39
-J05		 SF4C-F47
-J05		 SF4C-F55
-J05		 SF4C-F63
-J05
Cable type SF4C-F39 SF4C-F47 SF4C-F55 SF4C-F63
No. of beam channels 39 47 55 63
Protective height 400 mm
15.748 in		 480 mm
18.898 in		 560 mm
22.047 in		 640 mm
25.197 in
Current
consumption		 Large
multipurpose
indicator
lights off		 Emitter: 80 mA or less
Receiver: 90 mA or less		 Emitter: 85 mA or less
Receiver: 95 mA or less
Large
multipurpose
indicator
lights up		 Emitter: 115 mA or less
Receiver: 120 mA or less		 Emitter: 120 mA or less
Receiver: 125 mA or less
PFHD 3.62 x 10-9 4.06 x 10-9 4.50 x 10-9 4.95 x 10-9
MTTFD 100 years or more
Net weight
(Total of
emitter and
receiver)		 Pigtailed
type		 400 g approx. 470 g approx. 540 g approx. 600 g approx.
Cable type 800 g approx. 860 g approx. 930 g approx. 1,000 g approx.

SF4C-H□

Type Min. sensing object ø25 mm ø0.984 in type
(20 mm 0.787 in beam pitch)
Model No. Pigtailed type SF4C-H8-J05 SF4C-H12-J05 SF4C-H16-J05
Cable type SF4C-H8 SF4C-H12 SF4C-H16
No. of beam channels 8 12 16
Protective height 160 mm
6.299 in		 240 mm
9.449 in		 320 mm
12.598 in
Current
consumption		 Large
multipurpose
indicator
lights off		 Emitter: 70 mA or less
Receiver: 85 mA or less		 Emitter: 70 mA or less
Receiver: 90 mA or less
Large
multipurpose
indicator
lights up		 Emitter: 120 mA or less
Receiver: 135 mA or less		 Emitter: 120 mA or less
Receiver: 140 mA or less
PFHD 1.66 x 10-9 1.90 x 10-9 2.10 x 10-9
MTTFD 100 years or more
Net weight
(Total of
emitter and
receiver)		 Pigtailed
type		 240 g approx. 300 g approx. 360 g approx.
Cable type 630 g approx. 700 g approx. 760 g approx.
Type Min. sensing object ø25 mm ø0.984 in type
(20 mm 0.787 in beam pitch)
Model No. Pigtailed type SF4C-H20
-J05		 SF4C-H24
-J05		 SF4C-H28
-J05		 SF4C-H32
-J05
Cable type SF4C-H20 SF4C-H24 SF4C-H28 SF4C-H32
No. of beam channels 20 24 28 32
Protective height 400 mm
15.748 in		 480 mm
18.898 in		 560 mm
22.047 in		 640 mm
25.197 in
Current
consumption		 Large
multipurpose
indicator
lights off		 Emitter: 75 mA or less
Receiver: 95 mA or less		 Emitter: 80 mA or less
Receiver: 100 mA or less
Large
multipurpose
indicator
lights up		 Emitter: 120 mA or less
Receiver: 145 mA or less		 Emitter: 120 mA or less
Receiver: 150 mA or less
PFHD 2.33 x 10-9 2.54 x 10-9 2.77 x 10-9 2.98 x 10-9
MTTFD 100 years or more
Net weight
(Total of
emitter and
receiver)		 Pigtailed
type		 420 g approx. 490 g approx. 550 g approx. 610 g approx.
Cable type 820 g approx. 880 g approx. 950 g approx. 1,000 g approx.

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

Safety light curtain common specifications

Type Pigtailed type Cable type
Model No. SF4C-F□-J05 SF4C-H□-J05 SF4C-F□ SF4C-H□
Applicable
standards		 International
standard		 IEC 61496-1/2 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1:2015 (Category 4, PLe),
IEC 61508-1 to 3 (SIL 3)
Japan JIS B 9704-1/2 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4),
JIS C 0508-1 to 3(SIL3)
Europe
(Note 2)		 EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN ISO 13849-1:2015 (Category 4, PLe),
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 4), ANSI/UL 508,
UL 1998 (Class 2), CAN/CSA 61496-1/2 (Type 4),
CAN/CSA C22.2 No.14,OSHA 1910.212,
OSHA 1910.217(C), ANSI B11.1 to B11.19,
ANSI/RIA 15.06
Applicable regulations and certifications CE Marking (Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking [Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations], TÜV SÜD certification
Operating range
(Note 4)		 0.1 to 3 m 0.328 to 9.843 ft
Beam pitch 10 mm 0.394 in 20 mm 0.787 in 10 mm 0.394 in 20 mm 0.787 in
Min. sensing object
(Note 5)		 ø14 mm ø0.551 in opaque object ø25 mm ø0.984 in opaque object ø14 mm ø0.551 in opaque object ø25 mm ø0.984 in opaque object
Effective
aperture angle		 ±2.5°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 +10-15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Control outputs
(OSSD 1, OSSD 2)		 PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open-collector transistor (switching method)
<When selecting PNP output>
・Max. source current: 200 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the control output and +V)
・Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less
(source current 200 mA, when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable)
・Leakage current: 200 μA or less (including power supply OFF condition)
・Max. load capacity: 1 μF (No load to Max. source current)
・Load wiring resistance: 3 Ω or less

<When selecting NPN output>
・Max. sink current: 200 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the control output and 0 V)
・Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less
(sink current 200 mA, when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable)
・Leakage current: 200 μA or less (including power supply OFF condition)
・Max. load capacity: 1 μF (No load to Max. sink current)
・Load wiring resistance: 3 Ω 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)(Note 6,7)
Protection
circuit		 Incorporated
Response time OFF response: 9 ms or less, ON response: 90 ms or less OFF response: 7 ms or less, ON response: 90 ms or less OFF response: 9 ms or less, ON response: 90 ms or less OFF response: 7 ms or less, ON response: 90 ms or less
Auxiliary output
(Non-safety output)		 PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open-collector transistor (switching method)
<When selecting PNP output>
・Max. source current: 100 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the auxiliary source and +V)
・Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less
(source current 100 mA, when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable)

<When selecting NPN output>
・Max. sink current: 100 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the auxiliary sink and 0 V)
・Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less
(sink current 100 mA, when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable)
  Operation
mode		 OFF when control outputs are ON, ON when control outputs are OFF [Factory setting, operating mode can be changed using the handy-controller SFC-HC(optional).]
Protection
circuit		 Incorporated
ELCA function Incorporated (reducing mutual interference automatically)
Test / reset input function Incorporated
Interlock function Incorporated [Manual reset / Automatic reset (Note 8)]
External device
monitoring function		 Incorporated
Safety input function Incorporated (safety contact)
Muting function Incorporated
Override function Incorporated
Optional functions
(Note 9)		 Fixed blanking, floating blanking, auxiliary output change, safety input (safety sensor), large multi-purpose indicator setting change, interlock setting change, external relay monitoring setting change, muting setting change, override setting change, protecting
Pollution degree 3
Operating altitude 2,000 m 6,561 68 ft or less (Note 10)
Degree of protection IP67 / IP65 (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 acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element Infrared LED (Peak emission wavelength: 855 nm 0.034 mil)
Material Enclosure: Polycarbonate alloy, Sensing surface: Polycarbonate alloy, MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): SUS
Cable 0.15 mm2 (power line: 0.2 mm2) 12-core heat-resistant PVC cable with connector, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long 0.15 mm2 (power line: 0.2 mm2) 12-core heat-resistant PVC cable, 5 m 16.404 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to 40.5 m 132.874 ft is possible for both emitter and receiver optional mating cables Extension up to 40.5 m 132.874 ft is possible for both emitter
and receiver, with 0.2 mm2 or more cable (Note 11) (Note 12)
Accessories MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 set,SF4C-TR14 (Test rod): 1 No. MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 set,SF4C-TR25 (Test rod): 1 No. MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 set,SF4C-TR14 (Test rod): 1 No. MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 set,SF4C-TR25 (Test rod): 1 No.

Notes:
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) The operating range is the possible setting distance between the emitter and the receiver.
5) When the floating blanking function is used, the size of the min. sensing object is changed.
6) The outputs are not "OFF" when muting function is active even if the beam channel is interruped.
7) In case the blanking function is valid, the operation mode is changed.
8) The manual reset and automatic reset are possible to be switched depending on the wiring status.
9) In case of using optional function, the handy-controller SFC-HC(optional) is required.
10) Do not use or store in an environment pressurized to atmospheric pressure or higher at an altitude of 0 m.
11) When the muting lamp is used, the cable can be extended within 30.5 m 100.066 ft (for emitter / receiver).
12) When the synchronization + wire (orange) and synchronization - wire (orange / black) is extended with a cable other than exclusive cable, use a 0.2 mm2 or more shielded twisted pair cable.

Handy-controller

Model No. SFC-HC
Supply voltage 24 V DC +10-15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less (common to safety light curtain power supply)
Current consumption 65 mA or less
Communication method RS-485 two-way communications (Specific procedure)
Digital display 4-digit red LED display x 2 (Selected beam channels, setting contents etc. are displayed.)
Function indicators Green LED x 9 (Set function is displayed.)
Functions Fixed blanking / Floating blanking / Auxiliary output change / Satety input setting change / Large multi-purpose indicator setting change / Muting setting change / Interlock setting change / External device monitoring setting change / Override setting changing function 60 sec. / Protecting
Ambient temperature -10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity 30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 85 % RH
Voltage withstandability 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
Cable 12-core shielded cable, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long, with a connector at the end (2 cables)
Weight Net weight: 200 g approx.

Note: Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 ℃ +68 ℉.

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