This instruction manual describes handling, operation, and precautionary information for the SL-VHS
Series Safety Light Curtain ("SL-VHS").
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the SL-VHS in order to understand the
device features, and keep this instruction manual readily available for reference. Ensure that the end
user of this product receives this manual.
Safety headings
This instruction manual uses the following headings to display important safety information. Strict
adherence to the instructions next to these heading is required at all times.
Danger
■ Tar get m ach ine
Danger
■ Installation
• Do not use the SL-VHS in an environment (temperature, humidity, interfering light, etc.)
that does not conform to the specifications contained in this instruction manual.
• Do not use wireless devices such as cellular phones or transceivers in the vicinity of the
SL-VHS.
• The SL-VHS is not designed to be explosion-proof. Never use it in the presence of flammable or explosive gases or elements.
• Do not use the SL-VHS in the presence of substances, such as heavy smoke, particulate
matter, or corrosive chemical agents, that may induce deterioration in product quality.
Install the SL-VHS in such a way so that no direct or indirect light from inverter-type fluores-
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cent lights (rapid-start type lights, high-frequency operation type lights, etc.) shine on the
device.
• Be sure to absolutely confirm that there is nobody in the hazardous zone, before the override function is activated. Failure to follow this warning results in a significant harm to the
machine operators, including serious injury or death.
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The SL-VHS has not undergone the model certification examination in accordance with Article
44-2 of the Japanese Industrial Safety and Health Law. The SL-VHS, therefore, cannot be used
in Japan as a “Safety Device for Press and Shearing machines” as established in Article 42 of
that law.
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The machine on which the SL-VHS is to be ins talled must be susceptible to an emergency stop at all
operating points during its operation cycle. Do not us e the SL-VHS for machines with irregular stop
times.
• Do not use the SL-VHS for power presses equipped with full-revolution clutches.
• The SL-VHS cannot be used as a PSDI because it does not fulfill the requirements of
OSHA 1910.217(h). Refer to OSHA 1910.217 for the PSDI mode.
Do not use the SL-VHS to control (stop forward motion, etc.) trains, cars and other transportation
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vehicles, aircraft, equipment for use in space, medical devices, or nuclear power generation systems.
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The SL-VHS is designed to protect the people or objects going into/approaching det ection zone
against machine’s hazard or hazardous zone. It cannot provide protection agai nst objects or materials that are expelled from the machine’s hazard or hazardous zone, so you must establish additional
safety measures such as installing safeguards when there is the possibility of such projectiles.
Failure to follow the instruction results in a significant harm to the machine operators
including serious injury or death.
Failure to follow the instruction may result in damage to the SL-VHS or to the machine on
which it is installed.
Provides additional information for proper operation.
Provides advanced and useful information for operation.
Safety Precautions
General precautions
• You must verify that the SL-VHS is operating correctly in terms of functionality and performance
before the start of machine and the operation of the SL-VHS.
• KEYENCE does not guarantee the function or performance of the SL-VHS if it is used in a manner that differs
from the SL-VHS specifications contained in this instruction manual or if the SL-VHS is modified by the customer.
• When using the SL-VHS to protect machine operators against a hazard or hazardous zone or using the SL-VHS
as a safety component for any purpose, always follow the applicable requirements of the laws, rules, regulations and standards in the country or region where the SL-VHS is used. For such regulations, you should contact directly to the regulatory agency responsible for occupational safety and health in your country or region.
• Depending on the type of machine on which the SL-VHS is to be installed, there may be special
safety regulations related to the use, installation, maintenance, and operation of the safety component. In such a case, you must fulfill such safety regulations. The responsible personnel must install
the SL-VHS in strict compliance with such safety regulations.
• The responsible personnel must do the training to the assigned personnel for the correct use, installation,
maintenance, and operation of the SL-VHS. "Machine operators" refers to personnel who have received
appropriate training from the responsible personnel and are qualified to operate the machine correctly.
• Machine operators must have specialized training for the SL-VHS, and they must understand and
fulfill the safety regulations in the country or region in which they are using the SL-VHS.
• When the SL-VHS fails to operate, machine operators must immediately stop the use of the
machine and the SL-VHS and report this fact to the responsible personnel.
• The SL-VHS is designed with the assumption that it would be correctly installed in accordance with
the installation procedures described in this instruction manual and correctly operated according to
the instructions in this instruction manual. You must perform an appropriate installation of the SL-VHS
after performing a sufficient risk assessment for the target machine.
• The SL-VHS should be processed as an industrial waste product when being disposed.
Precaution on use
■ Operators
• In order to operate the SL-VHS correctly, the responsible personnel and/or machine
operators must fulfill all of the procedures described in this instruction manual.
• No person other than the responsible personnel should be allowed to install or test the
SL-VHS.
• When performing electrical wiring, always fulfill the electrical standards and regulations for
the country or region in which the SL-VHS is used.
Danger
• The SL-VHS must be installed only after ensuring the minimum safety distance between
the SL-VHS and the hazardous zone or hazard as established by the applicable regulations in the country or region in which the SL-VHS is used. (e.g. EN999 (ISO 13855) in EU
countries)
• Choose locations for the installation of the SL-VHS transmitters and receivers so that they
are not subject to the effects of light reflected from glossy surfaces in the area.
• Correct operation and detection is not possible if the receiver has a different number of
beam axes from that of the transmitter. You must verify that the number of beam axes is
the same between the transmitter and the receiver when installing the SL-VHS.
Correct operation and detection is not possible if the receiver has a different beam axis spacing
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(detection capab ility) from that of the transmi tter. You must verify that the beam axis spacing (detection capability) is the same between the transmitter and the receiver when installing the SL-VHS.
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The SL-VHS must be installed so that the machine operator is able to go into or approach the hazardous
zone or hazards only by passing thro ugh the detection zone of the SL-VHS. Strictly avoid installa tion that
allows the machine operator or a par t of the machine operator's body to go int o or approach the hazardous zone or hazards without passi ng through the detection zone of the SL-VHS or to remai n in a position
between the detection zone of the SL-VHS and the haz ardous zone or hazard. In case where you install
the SL-VHS units in series (ser ies connection), you always must check the installation ca refully whether
you follow this warning, especially after in stallation and maintenance.
• You must always perform the pre-check tests after installing the SL-VHS in accordance
with the pre-check test procedures, such as items specified in this instruction manual, in
order to verify that the test pieces can be detected in all of the detection zones.
• Muting is a function to allow a temporary automatic suspension of the SL-VHS safety functions while the SL-VHS is receiving a signal from one or more muting devices (such as
sensors or switches). Therefore, additional safety measures are required for the machine
on which the SL-VHS is installed in order to ensure safety while the muting is activated.
• Muting devices, the installation of those devices and the procedure to activate the muting
function must fulfill the conditions specified in this instruction manual and the requirements of the laws, rules, regulations and standards in the country or region in which the
SL-VHS and those devices are used. Failure to follow this warning may result in significant
harm to the machine operators, including serious injury or death.
• When you install muting devices (such as sensors or switches) for muting, the following
conditions must be fulfilled.
(1) Muting devices must be installed so that the muting cannot be activated if the
hazardous zone of the machine is in an unsafe condition or cycle.
(2) Muting devices must be installed so that the muting cannot be activated even if the
personnel is accidentally approaching the detection zone of the SL-VHS.
The muting device must be installed such that only responsible personnel have access to that
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device to change its installation or orientation. Special tools must be required to ensure that
only responsible personnel are capable of installation, orientation or change of muting device.
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Only the responsible personnel may be allowed to install or wire the devices to activate the muting function.
• The installation of muting lamp may be required by the laws, rules, regulations, and standards in the country or region in which the SL-VHS is used if you apply the muting function. It depends on the machine application and/or the result of your risk assessment. If it
is necessary for you to provide the muting lamp, you must fulfill the requirements because
you are fully responsible for installation of muting lamp.
The override is a function to allow a te mporary manual suspension of t he safety functions of
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the SL-VHS. Therefore, additional safety measures are required for the whole machine system on which the SL-VHS is instal led in order to ensure safety while the override is activated.
• The override devices, the installation of those devices and the procedures to activate the
override must fulfill the conditions specified in this manual as well as the requirements of
the laws, rules, regulations and standards in the country or region in which the SL-VHS
and those devices are used. Failure to follow this warning may result in significant harm to
the machine operators, including serious injury or death.
The override devices, which are used for activation of override, must be manual operating
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device. When installing the devices to activate the override, thos e devices must be installed
so that the whole hazardous zone can be checked by the respons ible personnel and so that
it is not possible for machine operators to operate those devices in the hazardo us zone.
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The installation of the indicati on for override may be required by the laws, rules, regulations,
and standards in the country or region in which the SL -VHS is used if you apply the override function. It depends o n the machine application and/or the result of your risk asses sment. If it is necessary for you to provide the indication for override, you must fulfill the
requirements because you are fully responsible for installation of t he indication for override.
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SL-VHS-IM-E
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Danger
SL-VHS transmitter x1
SL-VHS receiver x1
Instruction Manual (this document) x1
Test piece x1
(Test piece with diameter of 25 mm and length of 200 mm)
Ferrite core x1
NOTE
5.8
36.1
14.3
φ
8-wire shielded cable
Brown and blue: AWG24 (nominal cross-sectional area of 0.22 mm2)
Others: AWG26 (nominal cross-sectional area of 0.14 mm
2
)
(Transmitter/receiver set)
(Transmitter/receiver set)
M14 connector, male*
* The simple function type has the M12 male connector.
(Transmitter/receiver set)
M14 connector, male
*2
M14 connector, female
*1
*1 The simple function type has the M12 female connector.
*2 The simple function type has the M12 male connector.
(Transmitter/receiver set)
M14 connector, female*
Brown and blue: AWG24 (nominal cross-sectional area of 0.22 mm2)
Others: AWG26 (nominal cross-sectional area of 0.14 mm
2
)
* The simple function type has the M12 female connector.
5.8
φ
(Transmitter/receiver set)
The customer is fully responsible for complying with the requ irements for the muting and/or
override. Those who use muting and/or override must fulfill all of the requirements related
to muting and/or override. KEYENCE accepts NO responsibility or NO liability for any damage or any injury due to the unauthorized inst allation, usage or maintenance, which are not
specified in this instruction manual, and/or due to noncompliance with the laws, rules, regulations and standards in the country or regi on in which the SL-VHS is used.
• Securely tighten mounting brackets and cable connectors used for the installation of the
SL-VHS in accordance with the torque values specified in this instruction manual.
■ Circuit design and wiring
• Always turn off the power to the SL-VHS when performing electrical wiring.
• You must fulfill the electrical standards and regulations in the country or region in which
the SL-VHS is being used when you perform the electrical wiring.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not connect any of the SL-VHS inputs to DC power
sources outside of the range of 24 VDC + 10 % or to any AC power source.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, be sure that the hazardous voltage is isolated from all
wiring of the SL-VHS with reinforced insulation or double insulation.
• In order to fulfill the requirements in IEC61496-1, UL61496-1, EN61496-1 and UL508,
power supply for the SL-VHS must fulfill the conditions listed below.
A rated output voltage of 24 VDC (SELV, Overvoltage Category II) within +10 % and -20 %.
(a)
(b) Double insulation or reinforced insulation between the primary and secondary circuits.
(c) Output holding time of 20 ms or more.
(d)
A power supply must fulfill the requirements of the electrical safety and electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) regulations or standards in all countries and/or regions where the SL-VHS is
used.
(e) A secondary circuit of power supply (output) must fulfill the requirements for Class 2
Circuits or Limited Voltage/Current Circuits specified in UL508, if the SL-VHS is used
in the United States or Canada.
• Do not install the electric wiring of the SL-VHS together with or in parallel with high-voltage
electrical or power lines.
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Both OSSD outputs provided on the SL-VHS must be used to establish a safety-related
machine control system. Establishing a safety-related machin e control system with just one
of the OSSD outputs cannot stop the machine due to an OSSD output malfunction and may
result in significant harm to the machine operat ors, including serious injury or death.
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When using a PNP output type cable, do not cause short-circuit between the OSSD and +24 V.
Otherwise, the OSSDs keep staying at the ON-state and it causes a dangero us situation.
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When using a PNP output type cable, be sure to connect the load between the OSSD and 0 V to
avoid a dangerous situation. If the load is incorrectly connected between the OSSD and +24 V,
the logic of the OSSD operation will be reversed and the OSSD will change to an ON state when
the SL-VHS detects the interruption in the detection zone. This is a dangerous situation.
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When using NPN output type cables, do not cause short-circuit between the OSSD and 0 V.
Otherwise, the OSSDs keep staying at the ON-state and it causes a dangerous situation.
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When using an NPN output type cable, be sure to connect the load between the OSSD and +24
V to avoid a dangerous situation. If the load is incorrectly connected between the OSSD and 0V,
the logic of the OSSD operation will be reversed and the OSSD will change to an ON state when
the SL-VHS detects the interruption in the detection zone. This is a dangerous situation.
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In case of wiring, regardless of P NP or NPN output type cables, you must fulfill the requirements of
Clause 9.4.3 in IEC60204-1: 2005 in order for the protection against maloperation due to ear th fault.
• The Alert output, AUX output, Clear/Blocked Output, and state information output are not
allowed to be used as safety outputs for safety-related machine control systems. Usage of
these functions as safety outputs may result in a significant harm to the machine operators, including serious injury or death.
The wait input is not allowed to be connected to the output from any components co mprising a part of
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the safety-related machine control system. If the wait input is connect ed to the output of a safety component it may result in a significant harm to the mach ine operators, including serious injury or death.
• The transmitter and receiver cables must be within the lengths specified in this instruction
manual. Usage of cables longer than the specified length may cause the improper operation of safety functions and may cause a dangerous situation.
Testing and maintenance
• You must always perform the pre-check test in accordance with the pre-check test procedures,
after maintenance, adjustment or alignment of the target machine or the SL-VHS and before the
machine startup.
• If the SL-VHS does not operate properly when you perform pre-check test in accordance with the
pre-check test procedures specified in this instruction manual, do not operate the machine.
• You must periodically examine the machine to verify that all brakes, other stop mechanisms, and
control devices operate reliably and correctly in addition to checking the SL-VHS.
• The responsible personnel must perform maintenance procedures as specified in this instruction
manual at least once every six months to ensure safety to the machine and SL-VHS.
Standards and regulations
1 The SL-VHS is a safety component as established by the European Union's Machinery Directive
(2006/42/EC) Annex IV Clause B.
The SL-VHS complies with the following EU Directives and EN Standards and has been certified
by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH.
EU Directives
• Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
• EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
EN Standards
• EN61496-1Type 4 ESPE
• EN61496-2Type 4 AOPD
• EN55011ClassA
• EN50178
• EN61508, Part 1 to 4SIL3
• EN62061SIL3
• EN ISO13849-1Category 4, PLe
2 The SL-VHS complies with the following UL (Underwriters Laboratories Inc.) and IEC standards
and has been certified by UL. (CCN :NIPF/NIPF7)
• UL61496-1Type 4 ESPE
• UL61496-2 Type 4 AOPD
• UL508
• UL1998
The SL-VHS also complies with the following regulations.
• FCC Part 15B Class A Digital Device
• ICES-003Class A Digital Apparatus
3 The SL-VHS has not undergone the model certification examination in accordance with Article 44-
2 of the Japanese Industrial Safety and Health Law. The SL-VHS, therefore, cannot be used in
Japan as a “Safety Device for Press and Shearing machines” as established in Article 42 of that
law.
The SL-VHS has been designed in consideration of the following standards and regulations. For details
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regarding the following standards, contact the third-party certification organization, such as UL or TÜV.
Corresponding standards
• EN60204-1
• EN415-4
•EN692
•EN693
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217
• ANSI B11.1 - B.11.19
• ANSI/RIA R15.06 - 1999
• SEMI S2
• "Guidelines for Comprehensive Safety Standards of Machinery", July 31, 2007, number
0731001 issued by Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare in Japan.
Checking the Package Contents
Cables
• There are two types of cable: simple function type and multi-function type. The type of cable used deter mines
the function that can be used. (The number of conductors is different from each other.) Therefore, the two types
of cables cannot be mixed at the same time. Make sure to use the appropriate type of cable for your application.
• Cables with different output types cannot be combined. Be sure to match the PNP or NPN output type
especially when using the unit connection cable (for extension).
■ Unit connection cable
ShapeTyp eModel
SL-VP7P
SL-VP15P15 m
Simple
function
SL-VP7N
SL-VP15N15 m
SL-VP7PM
SL-VP15PM15 m
Multifunction
SL-VP7NM
SL-VP15NM15 m
Output type
PNP
NPN
PNP
NPN
■ Unit connection cable (for extension use)
Used together with the junction cable or extension cable.
ShapeTyp eModel
Simple
φ
5.8
45
function
φ
17
Multifunction
SL-VPC03P
SL-VPC5P5 m
SL-VPC10P10 m
SL-VPC03N
SL-VPC5N5 m
SL-VPC03PM
SL-VPC5PM5 m
SL-VPC10PM10 m
SL-VPC03NM
SL-VPC5NM5 m
Output type
PNP
NPN
PNP
NPN
■ Junction cable
ShapeTyp eModel
φ
44
φ
17
5.8
45
φ
17
SL-VCC10P PNP10 m
Simple
function
SL-VCC10N NPN10 m
SL-VCC10PM PNP10 m
Multifunction
SL-VCC10NM NPN10 m
Output type
■ Extension cable
ShapeTyp eModel
φ
44
φ
17
5.8
SL-VC5P
SL-VC10P10 m
Simple
function
SL-VC5N
SL-VC10N10 m
SL-VC5PM
SL-VC10PM10 m
Multifunction
SL-VC5NM
SL-VC10NM10 m
Output type
PNP
NPN
PNP
NPN
Series connection cable
ShapeModelLe ngth
SL-VS00.08 m
SL-VS010.15 m
SL-VS050.5 m
SL-VS11 m
SL-VS33 m
SL-VS1010 m
Length
7 m
7 m
7 m
7 m
Length
0.3 m
0.3 m
0.3 m
0.3 m
Length
Length
5 m
5 m
5 m
5 m
SL-VHS-IM-E
2
Cable specification
Danger
2. Connector
1. Cable insulation
NOTE
Reference
6
10
11 12
9
8
7
12
3
4
5
5
837
6
1
2
4
Simple-function cable male pin assignmentMulti-function cable male pin assignment
grey
M2.6
screw
black
M2.6
screw
g
Push the cable
into the groove.
Caution
Within 200 mm
Ferrite core
(diameter: 18.5 mm, length: 34 mm)
Unit connection cable
Transmitter
Attach to the transmitter
SL-VHS main unit
ReceiverTransmitter
(1) Cable length
When using the unit connection cable, junction cable, and extension cable together, the sum of the
length for all type of cables must be 30 m or less. This limitation is applicable to each the transmitter
and receiver respectively. Since up to 3 SL-VHS units (230 beam axes) can be connected in series,
up to 2 sets of series connection cables are required. Two sets of the SL-VS10 (cable length: 10 m)
cables can be used. In this case, the sum of the length of all type of cables, including the series
connection cable, must be 50 m or less. This limitation is also applicable to each transmitter and
receiver respectively.
Cable connection
1
The unit connection cable for transmitter (cable insulation is grey) must be connected to the transmitter as shown below. Similarly, the unit connection cable for receiver (cable insulation is black) must be connected to the receiver as shown below.
(2) Minimum cable bending radius : 5 mm
(3) Identification of connector cables
Connector pin assignment
■ Simple function type
Pin No. Wire colorAssigned functionPin No. Wire colorAssigned function
■ Multi-function type
Pin No. Wire colorAssigned functionPin No. Wire colorAssigned function
10 Grey/Black State information output 210
11 Pink/Black Alert output11Light blue Muting input 1
12
• Cables must be within the lengths specified. Failure to follow this specification may cause
improper operation of safety function, and may cause dangerous situation.
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The series connection cable cannot be cut or extended. If the cable is cut or extended, safety
features may not operate properly. Do not allow this to happen as it is extremely dangerous.
Cables can be identified by the colors of their connectors and their cable insulation.
1. Cable Insulation colors
Cables for Transmitter: Cable insulation in grey
Cables for Receiver: Cable insulation in black
2. Connector colors
PNP output type cables: Black connectors
NPN output type cables: Grey connectors
Series connection cables: Black connectors
The PNP output type cable and the NPN output type cable cannot be used together at the same time.
Use only one of these types according to the operation condition.
Be sure to connect the unit connection cable for receiver to the SL-VHS receiver and the unit connection cable for transmitter to the SL-VHS transmitter.
TransmitterReceiver
1PinkInterlock mode selection input 1WhiteOSSD 2
2Brown+24 V2Brown+24 V
3VioletWait i nput3BlackOSSD 1
4GreenNot used4YellowRESET input
5Orange Communication cable 1 (RS485_+)5OrangeCommunication cable 1 (RS485_+)
Orange/
6
Communication cable 2 (RS 485_-)6
Black
Orange/
Communication cable 2 (RS485_-)
Black
7Blue0 V7Blue0 V
8RedAUX (auxiliary) output8RedEDM input
TransmitterReceiver
1PinkInterlock mode selection input 1WhiteOSSD 2
2Brown+24 V2Brown+24 V
3VioletWait i nput3BlackOSSD 1
4GreenNot used4YellowRESET input
5Orange Communication cable 1 (RS485_+)5OrangeCommunication cable 1 (RS485_+)
Orange/
6
Communication cable 2 (RS 485_-)6
Black
Orange/
Communication cable 2 (RS485_-)
Black
7Blue0 V7Blue0 V
8RedAUX (auxiliary) output8RedEDM input
9GreyState information output 19Red/BlackOverride input
Ye l l o w /
Muting lamp output
Black
White/
Clear/Blocked Output12
Black
• The ON/OFF state of the state information output 1 indicates if the SL-VHS is in the lockout
condition.
• The ON/OFF state of the state information output 2 indicates if the SL-VHS is in the muting
condition.
• The pin assignment of the unit connection cable (for extension) is as follows.
Light blue/
Black
Muting input 2
Push the cable
roove.
into the
• Do not remove the grey gasket installed on the connector. This gasket is necessary to fulfill the requirement of IP65.
Connect the unit connection cable to the conn ector receptacle on the lower part of the SL-VHS.
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Removing the connector cover on the upper part of th e SL-VHS and connecting the unit connection cable may result in an SL-VHS failure.
2 One ferrite core must be put on the unit connection cable for the transmitter.
Part Description
Beam center-line mark
1
*
Top
Detection
SL-V08HS
surface
ø25 (0.98")
Bottom
*1 The side where the connector cover has already been installed at shipment is the top side.
Beam center-line : An optical path joining the optical center of the emitting element on the transmit-
Detection height : The height from the top beam center-line to the bottom beam center-line (length).
Protection height : An object approaching the detection zone from the top of the detection height is first
Protection height = "Detection height" + 2 x "the specified detection capability"–"beam axis diameter".
*
Refer to the following diagram for an explanation of beam center-line, detection height and protection height.
Detection zone : The zone in which the specified detection capability can be detected. The
Protection zone : The square area formed with the protection height and the operating distance,
ter to the optical center of the corresponding receiving element on the receiver.
the SL-VHS must be installed so that the beam center-line mark on the transmitter and that on the receiver face one another and are located at the same height.
detected at point A, which is the distance of the detection capability from the top of the
detection height. The equivalent position on the bottom is called point B. The height from
the top edge of the specified detection capability that exists at point A to the bottom edge
of the specified detection capability that exists at point B is called a "protection height".
The following calculation formula can be defined:
Beam center-line mark
detection zone of the SL-VHS indicates a square area formed with the detection
height and the operating distance. When a part or whole of the specified detection capability is present in this area, the light of the SL-VHS is blocked, and then
the OSSD goes to OFF state.
which is broader than the detection zone. When a whole of the specified detection capability is present in this area, the light of the SL-VHS is blocked, and then
the OSSD goes to OFF state.