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Compact & Robust Safety Light Curtain [Type 4 PLe SIL3] SF4D

Option

Option

Control units

Designation	Model No.	Application cable	Description (Note)
Safety control unit	SF-C21	Safety Light Curtain Mating cable：SFD-CCB□ Extension cable：SFD-CC□	Use a discrete wire cable to connect to the safety light curtain. Logic customization, monitoring, and simulation functions are also provided. Compatible with up to Control Category 4.
Connector connection type control unit	SF-C11	Safety Light Curtain Mating cable：SFD-CB□ Extension cable：SFB-CCJ□ (M12 connector)	Use 8-core cable with connector to connect to the safety light curtain. Muting function cannot be used. Compatible with up to Control Category 4. Supports presses used in Japan when combined with SF4D-□-01 (shearing machines not supported)
Slim type control unit	SF-C13	Safety Light Curtain Mating cable：SFD-CCB□ Extension cable：SFD-CC□	Use a discrete wire cable to connect to the safety light curtain. Muting function can be used. Compatible with up to Control Category 4. Supports presses used in Japan when combined with SF4D-□-01 (shearing machines not supported)

IO-Link Communication Unit

Type	Appearance	Model No.	Description
IO-Link Communication Unit		SFD-WL3	For use with SF4D series This unit enables the confirmation of various settings and operating status of the SF4D series from a host device using IO-Link communication. It can also save the setting information of the connected SF4D series unit.

Example of configuration

Safety output and IO-Link communication are separated from each other so that the safety light curtain can be monitored without any alteration of the safety circuit.

*1:	8-core cable for safety light curtain (optional)
*2:	4-core cable with M12 connector (commercially available product) (Note)

Note :	The product and IO-Link master unit must be connected with a cable of 0.3 mm² or more. The total length of the cable must not exceed 20 m 65.517 ft.

Remote monitoring of safety light curtain status

Confirmation of light intensity margin Incident light intensity information enables the determination of whether maintenance is necessary or not. This helps prevent shut-down of the line due to light beam deviation or dirty sensor. The information is also useful in conducting remote inspection or the like at the start of work.

Confirmation of error history If an error occurs, the source of the error and its detail can be checked remotely, thus facilitating the identification of the problem location and analysis of the cause.

Storage of setting data, restoration of settings

One-touch setting after replacement
The setting data stored in the communication unit allows one-touch restoration of the settings when the safety light curtain is replaced.

Example of IO-Link data output

Process data

Light received / blocked information
Stable / unstable incident light information
Extraneous light information
Emitter / receiver lockout information
Incident light intensity information (OFF, 1, 2, 3)
OSSD output information
Communication control status
Number of units in series connection

Service data

Safety light curtain main unit information
SFD-WL3 main unit information
Incident light intensity information of individual beams (32 levels)
Error code

Mating cable

Type			Model No.	Description
[1] Bottom cap cable	Connector		SFD-CB05	Length: 0.5 m 1.640 ft Net weight: 80 g approx. (2 cables)	Used for connecting to the safety light curtain and to an extension cable or the SF-C11 control unit. 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver Connector outer diameter: ø14 mm ø0.551 in max.
			SFD-CB5	Length: 5 m 16.404 ft Net weight: 480 g approx. (2 cables)
			SFD-CB10	Length: 10 m 32.808 ft Net weight: 950 g approx. (2 cables)
[2] Extension cable	With connectors on both ends	For emitter	SFB-CCJ3E	Length: 3 m 9.843 ft Net weight: 190 g approx. (1 cable)	1 pc. for emitter Connector color: Gray	Used for connecting to an extension cable or the SF-C11 control unit. Connector outer diameter:ø14 mm ø0.551 in max.
		For emitter	SFB-CCJ10E	Length: 10 m 32.808 ft Net weight: 580 g approx. (1 cable)	1 pc. for emitter Connector color: Gray
		For receiver	SFB-CCJ3D	Length: 3 m 9.843 ft Net weight: 210 g approx. (1 cable)	1 pc. for receiver Connector color: Black
		For receiver	SFB-CCJ10D	Length: 10 m 32.808 ft Net weight: 600 g approx. (1 cable)	1 pc. for receiver Connector color: Black
[3] Extension cable	With connector on one end		SFD-CC3	Length: 3 m 9.843 ft Net weight: 290 g approx. (2 cables)	Used for connecting to the safety light curtain and to an extension cable or the SF-C13 / SF-C21 control unit. 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver Connector outer diameter: ø14 mm ø0.551 in max.
[3] Extension cable	With connector on one end		SFD-CC10	Length: 10 m 32.808 ft Net weight: 900 g approx. (2 cables)

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

Communication module

Type	Appearance	Model No.	Description
Communication module		SF4D-TM1	The setting software, Configurator Safety Light Curtain, is required when using the SF4D-TM1 communication module. The setting software can be downloaded free from our website. USB cable is not provided with the product. USB2.0 cable (A: Mini-B) must be prepared by the user. <In the case of SF4D-F□/H□/A□> The communication module serves as a conversion module for the connection of a PC to the SF4D series for changing function settings and monitoring statuses (light incidence / light blockage, lockout, etc.). The communication module can also be used to copy settings from SF4D series products without the connection of a PC. <In the case of SF4D-□-01> The communication module serves as a conversion module for the connection of a PC to the SF4D series for monitoring statuses (light incidence / light blockage, lockout, etc.). The communication module cannot be used by itself.

(Note) :	Please make sure to connect SF4D series Ver.3.0 manufactured after March 17, 2020 with SF4D-TM1 Ver. 2.0 manufactured after December 2019. Please refer to the "Cautions For Use" page for version identification.

Front protection cover

Protects sensing surface of the safety light curtain from flying objects such as welding spatter.
The operating range reduces when the front protection cover is used.

Applicable beam channels			Front protection cover (wide type)(Note 1)	Front protection cover (slim type)(Note 1)
Finger	Hand	Arm/ Foot	Model No.	Model No.
15	8	4	FC-SFDH-8	FC-SFDH-8-S
23	12	6	FC-SFDH-12	FC-SFDH-12-S
31	16	8	FC-SFDH-16	FC-SFDH-16-S
39	20	10	FC-SFDH-20	FC-SFDH-20-S
47	24	12	FC-SFDH-24	FC-SFDH-24-S
55	28	14	FC-SFDH-28	FC-SFDH-28-S
63	32	16	FC-SFDH-32	FC-SFDH-32-S
71	36	18	FC-SFDH-36	FC-SFDH-36-S
79	40	20	FC-SFDH-40	FC-SFDH-40-S
95	48	24	FC-SFDH-48	FC-SFDH-48-S
111	56	28	FC-SFDH-56	FC-SFDH-56-S
127	64	32	FC-SFDH-64	FC-SFDH-64-S
-	72	36	FC-SFDH-72	FC-SFDH-72-S
-	80	40	FC-SFDH-80	FC-SFDH-80-S
-	88	44	FC-SFDH-88	FC-SFDH-88-S
-	96	48	FC-SFDH-96	FC-SFDH-96-S

Note 1)	The model Nos. given above denote a single unit, not a pair of units. 2 units are required for use in mounting to the emitter / receiver.

・Operating range

Front protection cover			Operating range(Note1)
Front protection cover			Short mode	Long mode
Finger	FC-SFDH-□ (wide type) FC-SFDH-□-S (slim type)	Only emitter	0.2 to 6m	0.8 to 9.5m
		Only receiver	0.2 to 6m	0.8 to 9.5m
		Both	0.2 to 5.5m	0.8 to 9m
Hand, Arm/Foot	FC-SFDH-□ (wide type) FC-SFDH-□-S (slim type)	Only emitter	0.2 to 7.5m	0.8 to 12m
		Only receiver	0.2 to 7.5m	0.8 to 12m
		Both	0.2 to 7m	0.8 to 11m

Note 1)	The operating range is the possible setting distance between the emitter and the receiver.

Corner mirror

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.

Applicable beam channels			Corner mirror (Note 1)
Finger	Hand	Arm/ Foot	Appearance	Model No.	Effective reflective surface
15	8	4		RF-SFBH-8	173×72mm
23	12	6		RF-SFBH-12	236×72mm
31	16	8		RF-SFBH-16	316×72mm
39	20	10		RF-SFBH-20	396×72mm
47	24	12		RF-SFBH-24	476×72mm
55	28	14		RF-SFBH-28	556×72mm
63	32	16		RF-SFBH-32	636×72mm
71	36	18		RF-SFBH-36	716×72mm
79	40	20		RF-SFBH-40	796×72mm
95	48	24		RF-SFBH-48	956×72mm
111	56	28		RF-SFBH-56	1,116×72mm
127	64	32		RF-SFBH-64	1,276×72mm
-	72	36		RF-SFBH-72	1,436×72mm
-	80	40		RF-SFBH-80	1,596×72mm
-	88	44		RF-SFBH-88	1,756×72mm
-	96	48		RF-SFBH-96	1,916×72mm

Note 1)	The model Nos. given above denote a single unit, not a pair of units.

・Percent decline of the sensing range

With 1 mirror	Declined to 90%
With 2 mirrors	Declined to 80%
With 3 mirrors	Declined to 70%

Y-shaped connector

Type	Model No.	Description
Wire-saving Y-shaped connector	SFB-WY1	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, and lockout release input. [Power wire and synchronization wire are connected inside the connector. Interlock is disabled (automatic reset).] Net weight: 35 g approx. M12 female-male connector
Cable with connector on one side	WY1-CCN3	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 M12 female connector
Cable with connector on one side	WY1-CCN10	Cable length: 10 m 32.808 ft Net weight: 620 g approx. (1 cable)

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 of Y-shaped connector and safety control unit for more detail such as installation of Y-shaped connector, terminal wiring, and wiring example.

Test rod / Laser alignment tool

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)
Laser alignment tool	SF-LAT-2N	Allows easy beam axis alignment using easy-to-see laser beam