Omron F3SG-R User Manual

Safety Light Curtain

F3SG-□R□ Series

User's Manual

http://www.ia.omron.com/f3sg-r

Cat. No. Z352-E1-09

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the F3SG-R Series Safety Light Curtain (hereinafter referred to as the "F3SG-R" ).
This is the instruction Manual describing the use of F3SG-R.
Always heed the following points when using the F3SG-R:

Be sure to have F3SG-R be handled by a "Responsible Person" who is well aware of and familiar with the machine to be installed.
The term "Responsible Person" used in this Instruction Manual means the person qualified, authorized and responsible to secure
"safety" in each process of the design, installation, operation, maintenance services and disposition of the machine.
It is assumed that F3SG-R will be used properly according to the installation environment, performance and function of the machine.
Responsible Person should conduct risk assessment on the machine and determine the suitability of this product before installation.
Read this Manual thoroughly to understand and make good use of the descriptions before installing and operating the product.
Keep this Manual at the place where the operator can refer to whenever necessary.

Trademarks

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Any use of such marks by
Omron is under license. The names of the other companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Legislation and Standards

1. The F3SG-R does not receive type approval provided by Article 44-2 of the Industrial Safety and Health
Act of Japan. When using the F3SG-R in Japan as a "safety system for pressing or shearing machines"
prescribed in Article 42 of that law, the machine control system must receive type approval.

2. The F3SG-R is electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) in accordance with European Union (EU)
Machinery Directive Index Annex V, Item 2.

3. EC/EU Declaration of Conformity
OMRON declares that the F3SG-R is in conformity with the requirements of the following EC/EU
Directives:
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, 2014/30/EU

4. Conforming Standards

(1) European standards

EN61496-1 (Type 4 and Type 2 ESPE), EN 61496-2 (Type 4 and Type 2 AOPD), EN61508-1 through -4
(SIL 3 for Type 4 and SIL 1 for Type 2),
EN ISO 13849-1:2008 (PL e, Category 4 for Type 4 and PL c, Category 2 for Type 2)

(2) International standards

IEC61496-1 (Type 4 and Type 2 ESPE), IEC61496-2 (Type 4 and Type 2 AOPD), IEC61508-1 through ­4 (SIL 3 for Type 4 and SIL 1 for Type 2),
ISO 13849-1:2006 (PL e, Category 4 for Type 4 and PL c, Category 2 for Type 2)

(3) JIS standards

JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4 and Type 2 ESPE), JIS B 9704-2 (Type 4 and Type 2 AOPD)

(4) North American standards

UL61496-1(Type 4 and Type 2 ESPE), UL61496-2(Type 4 and Type 2 AOPD), UL508, UL1998,
CAN/CSA C22.2 No.14, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.0.8

(5) Chinese standards

GB4584(Specification of active opto-electronic protective devices for presses)

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5. Third-Party Certifications

(1) TÜV SÜD

• EC Type-Examination certificate:
EU Machinery Directive, Type 4 and Type 2 ESPE (EN61496-1), Type 4 and Type 2 AOPD (EN 61496-

2)

• Certificate:
Type 4 and Type 2 ESPE (EN61496-1), Type 4 and Type 2 AOPD (EN61496-2), EN 61508-1 through ­4 (SIL 3 for Type 4 and SIL 1 for Type 2), EN ISO 13849-1:2008 (PL e, Category 4 for Type 4, and PL c,
Category 2 for Type 2)

(2) UL

• UL Listing:
Type 4 and Type 2 ESPE (UL61496-1), Type 4 and Type 2 AOPD (UL61496-2), UL508, UL1998, CAN/
CSA C22.2 No.14, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.0.8

(3) China National Casting and Forging Machines Quality Supervision and Inspection Center

• Certificate:
GB4584 (Specification of active opto-electronic protective devices for presses) (Type 4)

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6. Other Standards
The F3SG-R is designed according to the standards listed below. To make sure that the final system
complies with the following standards and regulations, you are asked to design and use it in accordance
with all other related standards, laws, and regulations. If you have any questions, consult with specialized
organizations such as the body responsible for prescribing and/or enforcing machinery safety regulations
in the location where the equipment is to be used.

• European Standards: EN415-4, EN691-1, EN692, EN693, IEC/TS 62046

• U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Standards: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212

• U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Standards: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217

• American National Standards: ANSI B11.1 to B11.19

• American National Standards: ANSI/RIA R15.06

• Canadian Standards Association CSA Z142, Z432, Z434

• SEMI Standards SEMI S2

• Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Guidelines for Comprehensive Safety Standards of
Machinery", Standard Bureau's Notification No. 0731001 dated July 31, 2007.rms and Conditions
Agreement

• Chinese National Standards: GB17120, GB27607

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Terms and Conditions Agreement

Warranties.

(a) Exclusive Warranty. Omron's exclusive warranty is that the Products will be free from defects in materials

and workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of sale by Omron (or such other period
expressed in writing by Omron). Omron disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.

(b) Limitations. OMRON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

ABOUT NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF
THE PRODUCTS. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT ALONE HAS DETERMINED THAT THE
PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE.
Omron further disclaims all warranties and responsibility of any type for claims or expenses based on
infringement by the Products or otherwise of any intellectual property right.

(c) Buyer Remedy. Omron's sole obligation hereunder shall be, at Omron's election, to (i) replace (in the form

originally shipped with Buyer responsible for labor charges for removal or replacement thereof) the non­complying Product, (ii) repair the non-complying Product, or (iii) repay or credit Buyer an amount equal to
the purchase price of the non-complying Product; provided that in no event shall Omron be responsible for
warranty, repair, indemnity or any other claims or expenses regarding the Products unless Omron's
analysis confirms that the Products were properly handled, stored, installed and maintained and not
subject to contamination, abuse, misuse or inappropriate modification. Return of any Products by Buyer
must be approved in writing by Omron before shipment. Omron Companies shall not be liable for the
suitability or unsuitability or the results from the use of Products in combination with any electrical or
electronic components, circuits, system assemblies or any other materials or substances or environments.
Any advice, recommendations or information given orally or in writing, are not to be construed as an
amendment or addition to the above warranty.
See http://www.omron.com/global/

or contact your Omron representative for published information.

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Limitation on Liability; Etc.

OMRON COMPANIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY
WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY.
Further, in no event shall liability of Omron Companies exceed the individual price of the Product on which
liability is asserted.

Suitability of Use.

Omron Companies shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes or regulations which
apply to the combination of the Product in the Buyer's application or use of the Product. At Buyer's request,
Omron will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use
which apply to the Product. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the
suitability of the Product in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application or use.
Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining appropriateness of the particular Product with respect to
Buyer's application, product or system. Buyer shall take application responsibility in all cases.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR
PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO
ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT(S) IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED
FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

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Programmable Products.

Omron Companies shall not be responsible for the user's programming of a programmable Product, or any
consequence thereof.

Performance Data.

Data presented in Omron Company websites, catalogs and other materials is provided as a guide for the user
in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of Omron's test
conditions, and the user must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to
the Omron's Warranty and Limitations of Liability.

Change in Specifications.

Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other
reasons. It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when
significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product may be changed
without any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications
for your application. Please consult with your Omron's representative at any time to confirm actual
specifications of purchased Product.

Errors and Omissions.

Information presented by Omron Companies has been checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors or omissions.

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Safety Precautions

Indications and Meanings for Safe Use

The precautions listed in this document indicated by alert symbols and statements must be followed for the
safe use of the F3SG-R. Failure to follow all precautions and alerts may result in an unsafe use or
operation.Thoroughly read this manual and understand the installation procedures, operation check
procedures, and maintenance procedures before using F3SG-R.
The following word and symbols are used in this document.

Meaning of Signal Word

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, is likely to result in
serious injury or may result in death. Additionally there may be severe property
damage.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or
moderate injury, or may result in serious injury or death. Additionally there may be
significant property damage.

Meanimgs of Alert Symbols

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Indicates prohibited actions.

Indicates mandatory actions.

Indicates the risk of electric shock.

Alert Statements in this Manual

Stop the machine immediately if the F3SG-R and the machine installed with the F3SG-R does
not operate as intended.

Make sure to test the operation of the F3SG-R after setting with DIP Switch to verify that the
F3SG-R operates as intended. Make sure to stop the machine until the test is complete.
Unintended settings may cause a person to go undetected, resulting in serious injury or death.

For users

The F3SG-R must be installed, configured, and incorporated into a machine control system by a
sufficiently trained and qualified person. An unqualified person may not be able to perform these
operations properly, which may cause a person to go undetected, resulting in serious injury.

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For machines

Do not use this sensor for machines that cannot be stopped by electrical control. For example,
do not use it for a pressing machine that uses full-rotation clutch. Otherwise, the machine may
not stop before a person reaches the hazardous part, resulting in serious injury.

To use F3SG-R in PSDI mode (initiation of cycle operations by a presence sensing device), you
must configure an appropriate circuit between F3SG-R and the machine.For details about PSDI,
refer to OSHA1910.217, IEC61496-1, and other relevant standards and regulations.

For installation

Make sure Responsible Person tests the operation of the F3SG-R after installation to verify that
the F3SG-R operates as intended. Make sure to stop the machine until the test is complete.
Unintended installation, wiring or function settings may cause a person to go undetected,
resulting in serious injury.

Make sure to install the F3SG-R at the safety distance from the hazardous part of the machine.
Otherwise, the machine may not stop before a person reaches the hazardous part, resulting in
serious injury.

Install a protective structure so that the hazardous part of a machine can only be reached by
passing through the sensor's detection zone. If access to the hazardous part by reaching over
the detection zone of a vertically mounted F3SG-R cannot be excluded, the height of the
detection zone and the safety distance shall be determined in consideration of such a risk. Install
the sensors so that part of the person is always present in the detection zone when working in a
machine's hazardous zones. If a person is able to step into the hazardous zone of a machine
and remain behind the F3SG-R's detection zone, configure the system with Restart Interlock
function due to unexpected startup. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

Install the reset switch in a location that provides a clear view of the entire hazardous zone and
where it cannot be activated from within the hazardous zone.

Install the pre-reset switch always in the hazardous zone and where it cannot be activated from
outside the hazardous zone.

The F3SG-R cannot protect a person from a projectile exiting the hazardous zone. Install
protective cover(s) or fence(s).

When the fixed blanking or floating blanking function is used, observe the following. Failure to do
so may cause a person to go undetected, resulting in serious injury.

• Responsible Person must verify that a test rod is detected for all detection zones except the
blanked area.

• When the fixed blanking function is used, install a protective structure to cover the whole
blanked area in order to prevent personnel approach to hazardous part of the machine through
the blanked area.

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Detection capability gets larger when fixed/floating blanking or reduced resolution function is
used. When these functions are used, the safety distance calculation must be based on the
increased detection capability for these functions. Otherwise the machine may not stop before a
person reaches to the hazardous part, resulting in serious injury.

A warning zone must not be used for safety applications. Always install your system so that a
detection zone should be passed before reaching a hazardous part of the machine. If access to
the hazardous part by reaching over the detection zone of a vertically mounted F3SG-R cannot
be excluded, the height of the detection zone and the safety distance shall be determined in
consideration of such a risk.

When a warning zone is configured, you must attach labels that indicate a border between
normal detection zone and warning zone. Otherwise the machine may not stop before a person
reaches to the hazardous part, resulting in serious injury.

A warning zone must be configured based on a safety distance.

The muting and override functions disable the safety functions of the device. You must ensure
safety using other method when these functions are operating.

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Install muting sensors so that they can distinguish between the object that is being allowed to
pass through the detection zone and a person. If the muting function is activated by the detection
of a person, the machine may not stop operating, resulting in serious injury.

Muting lamps that indicate the state of the muting and override functions must be installed where
they are clearly visible to workers from all the operating positions.

Use 2 independent input devices for muting inputs. Failure to do so may result in a muting status
due to a single muting sensor's failure.

You must install F3SG-R, muting sensor, and physical barrier, and configure time settings for
muting so that an operator should not enter hazardous zone.

The Dynamic Muting function can configure a new muting zone after muting is enabled based on
a result measuring a workpiece height for a certain period of time. The function must be
completely verified by a trained and qualified person before being used. Take additional safety
measures if necessary.

Install the switch to activate the override function in a location that provides a clear view of the
entire hazardous zone and where it cannot be activated from within the hazardous zone. Make
sure that nobody is in the hazardous zone before activating the override function.

Override time must be properly configured for its application by a sufficiently trained and qualified
person.

Make sure to connect an override cancel switch to the Reset line when using the override
function. Otherwise the override state may not be released by the override cancel switch,
resulting in serious injury.

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Reflector

Reflector

Position with retro-reflection

Position with detection zone bent at 90

When muting error occurs with workpiece blocking the F3SG-R, there are two methods to
forcibly remove the workpiece.

1) Manual operation (with additional safety measure); or

2) Override function (Override at Normal Operation / Override upon Startup)

Only one of the methods, either 1) or 2) must be used.
If they are used at the same time, the override may be activated at an unexpected timing.

Install F3SG-R so that it is not affected by reflective surfaces. Failure to do so may hinder
detection, resulting in serious injury. For an installation distance from reflective surfaces, see 4-1-

3. Distance from Reflective Surfaces.

When using more than 1 set of F3SG-R in adjacent areas, the emitter of one F3SG-R may
interfere with the receiver of the other, causing the safety functions to stop working properly.
Install and configure them so that mutual interference does not occur.

Make sure that foreign material such as water, oil, or dust does not enter the F3SG-R or the
connector while the cap or the cover of the DIP Switch is removed.

To change the response time, calculate the safety distance based on the setting. Otherwise, the
machine may not stop before a person reaches the hazardous part, resulting in serious injury.

Do not use the sensor system with mirrors in a retro-reflective configuration as shown
below.Doing so may hinder detection. It is possible to use mirrors to alter the detection zone to a
90-degree angle.

Perform an inspection for all F3SG-R as described in Chapter 6 Checklists. When using cascade
connections, perform inspections for every connected F3SG-R.

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When using the PNP output, connect the load between the output and 0 V line. When using the
NPN output, connect the load between the output and +24 VDC line. Connecting the load
between the output and a different power supply line from the above will result in a dangerous
condition because the operation mode of safety output is reversed to "Dark-ON".

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When using the PNP output, do not ground +24 VDC line. When using the NPN output, do not
ground 0 V line. Otherwise, a ground fault may turn the safety output ON, resulting in a failure of
stopping the machine.

Configure the system by using the optimal number of safety outputs that satisfy the requirements
of the necessary safety category.

Do not connect each line of F3SG-R to a DC power supply of higher than 24 VDC+20%. Also, do
not connect it to an AC power supply. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

Make sure to perform wiring while the power supply is OFF.

Do not use the auxiliary output for safety applications. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury when the F3SG-R fails.

For the F3SG-R to comply with IEC 61496-1 and UL 508, the DC power supply unit must satisfy
all of the following conditions:

• Must be within the rated power voltage (24 VDC ± 20%)

• Must have tolerance against the total rated current of devices if it is connected to multiple
devices

• Must comply with EMC directives (industrial environment)

• Double or reinforced insulation must be applied between the primary and secondary circuits

• Automatic recovery of overcurrent protection characteristics

• Output holding time must be 20ms or longer

• Must satisfy output characteristic requirements for class 2 circuit or limited voltage current
circuit defined by UL508. Refer to 4-5-2. Power Supply Unit.

• Must comply with laws and regulations, regarding EMC and electrical equipment safety, of the
country or region where the F3SG-R is used (For example, in EU, the power supply must
comply with the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive.)

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Double or reinforced insulation from hazardous voltage must be applied to all input and output
lines. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

Extension of the cable must be within a specified length. If it isn't, safety function may not work
properly, resulting in danger.

Settings

Some settings of functions or the Setting Recovery function configurable with the Configuration
Tool may increase risks. Make sure the Responsible Person conduct a thorough risk assessment
analysis before managing and changing the settings. Unintended changes to the settings may
cause a person go to undetected, resulting in serious injury.

After completion of teach-in, check that the configuration have been properly done.

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Do not try to disassemble, repair, or modify this product. Doing so may cause the safety functions
to stop working properly.

Do not use the F3SG-R in environments where flammable or explosive gases are present. Doing
so may result in explosion.

Perform daily and 6-month inspections for the F3SG-R as described in Chapter 6 Checklists.
Otherwise, the system may fail to work properly, resulting in serious injury.

Do not use the F3SG-R in environments where strong electromagnetic field may be produced.
Doing so may cause the safety functions to stop working properly.

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Precautions for Safe Use

Make sure to observe the following precautions that are necessary for ensuring safe use of the product.
Do not install, use, or store the F3SG-R in the following types of environments:

- Areas exposed to intense interference light, such as direct sunlight

- Areas with high humidity where condensation is likely to occur

- Areas where oil mist or corrosive gases are present

- Areas exposed to vibration or shock levels higher than in the specification provisions

- Areas where the product may come into contact with water

- Areas where the pollution degree is harsher than 3, such as outdoor environment

- Areas where the product may get wet with oil that can solve adhesive

• Loads must satisfy both of the following conditions:

- Not short-circuited

- Not used with a current that is higher than the rating

• Do not drop the product.

• Dispose of the product in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations of the country or area where the
product is used.

• Make sure that the F3SG-R is securely mounted and its cables and connectors are properly secured based
on the torque recommended in this document.

• Bending radii of cables must be equal to or higher than specified minimum values.

• When replacing the cable connectors with other types of connectors, use connectors that provide a
protection grade of IP54 or higher.

• Be sure to route the input/output lines for the F3SG-R separate from high-potential power lines or through an
exclusive conduit.

• To extend a cable length with a cable other than the dedicated cable, use a cable with the same or superior
specifictions.

Refer to 4-5-3-4. Extending Cable Length with Commercially Available Cable

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• In environments where foreign material such as spatter adheres to the F3SG-R, attach a cover to protect the
F3SG-R from the spatter.

• Interface Unit F39-GIF is dedicated to the F3SG-R series. Do not use it for F3SJ-A or F3SJ-E/B series.

• Read and understand this document for DIP Switch setting.

• The rated life of this product is 6 years.

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Precautions for Correct Use

Observe the precautions described below to prevent operation failure, malfunctions, or undesirable effects on
product performance.

 Storage conditions and installation environment

• Do not install, use, or store the F3SG-R for a long time at a temperature or humidity out of the
specified range.

• This is a class A product. In residential areas it may cause radio interference, in which case the
Responsible Person may be required to take adequate measures to reduce interference.

 Wiring and installation

• Properly perform the wiring after confirming the signal names of all the terminals.

• Be sure that there is nothing in the detection zone and the stable-state indicator is turned ON after
power is turned ON.

• Do not operate the control system until 2 seconds or more after turning ON the power of the F3SG-R.

• When using a commercially available switching regulator power supply, make sure to ground the PE
terminal (protective earth terminal).

• Install the emitter and receiver to the same vertical direction.

• Use brackets of specified quantities and locations according to the dimensions.
If the brackets described above are not used, ratings and performance cannot be met.

• Do not install the F3SG-R close to a device that generates high-frequency noise. Otherwise, take
sufficient blocking measures.

 Cleaning

• Do not use thinner, benzene, or acetone for cleaning. They affect the product's resin parts and paint
on the housing.

 Object detection

• The F3SG-R cannot detect transparent and/or translucent objects.

 Settings

• Do not operate the DIP Switch during normal operation of the F3SG-R. Otherwise, the F3SG-R
enters the Lockout state.

• Do not operate the DIP Switch and Push Switch with tools that may damage the product.

• Be sure that the F3SG-R is in the Setting mode when making a change to the setting.

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Visual Aids

The following symbols appear in this document to help you locate different types of information.

Indicates important information or advice on a function or operation of the product.

Indicates page numbers or chapter title of related information.

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Table of Contents

Legislation and Standards i
Terms and Conditions Agreement iii
Safety Precautions v
Precautions for Safe Use xi
Precautions for Correct Use xii
Visual Aids xiii

Chapter1 Overview and Specifications 1

1-1. What is Included 2
1-2. System Components 3

1-2-1. Basic Components 4
1-2-2. Model Overview 5

1-3. List of Features 6

1-3-1. Model Overview 6

Introduction

1-3-2. Versions 6
1-3-3. List of Features 7

1-4. LED Indicators 9

1-4-1. LED Indicator Status 10
1-5. Ratings/Specifications 12
1-6. List of Models 16

1-6-1. List of Models/Response Time/Current Consumption/Weight 16

1-6-2. Calculation of Response Time of Cascaded Segments 19

Chapter2 System Operation and Functions 21

2-1. Combination of Functions 23
2-2. Operating States 25

2-2-1. Machine Run State 25

2-2-2. Machine Stop State 25

2-2-3. Interlock State 25

2-2-4. Lockout State 25

2-2-5. Teach-in Mode 25

2-2-6. Setting State 26

2-3. Optical Synchronization 27

2-3-1. Overview 27
2-4. Scan Code Selection 28

2-4-1. Overview 28

2-4-2. Factory Default Setting 28

2-4-3. Setting with DIP Switch 28

2-4-4. Setting with Configuration Tool 28

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2-5. PNP/NPN Selection 29

2-5-1. Overview 29

2-5-2. Factory Default Setting 29

2-5-3. Setting with DIP Switch 29

2-5-4. Setting with Configuration Tool 29
2-6. Self-Test 30

2-6-1. Overview 30

2-6-1-1. Self-Test details 30
2-6-1-2. Waveform of safety outputs 31

2-7. External Test 32

2-7-1. Overview 32

2-7-2. Factory Default Setting 33

2-7-3. Setting with DIP Switch 33

2-7-4. Setting with Configuration Tool 33
2-8. Lockout Reset 34

2-8-1. Overview 34
2-9. Interlock 35

2-9-1. Over view 35

2-9-2. Factory Default Setting 38

2-9-3. Setting with DIP Switch 38

2-9-4. Setting with Configuration Tool 39
2-10. External Device Monitoring (EDM) 40

2-10-1.Overview 40

2-10-2.Factory Default Setting 41

2-10-3.Setting with DIP Switch 41

2-10-4.Setting with Configuration Tool 41

2-11. Auxiliary Output 43

2-11-1.Overview 43

2-11-2.Factory Default Setting 44

2-11-3.Setting with DIP Switch 44

2-11-4.Setting with Configuration Tool 45
2-12. Muting 47

2-12-1.Standard Muting Mode 49

2-12-2.Exit-Only Muting Mode 59

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2-12-3.Position Detection Muting Mode 65

2-12-4.Dynamic Muting 69

2-12-5.Factory Default Setting 70

2-12-6.Setting with DIP Switch 70

2-12-7.Setting with Configuration Tool 70

2-13-1.Override at Normal Operation 73

2-13-2.Override upon Startup 77

2-13-3.Setting with DIP Switch 78

2-13-4.Setting with Configuration Tool 78
2-14. Fixed Blanking 79

2-14-1.Overview 79

2-14-2.Factory Default Setting 82

2-14-3.Setting with DIP Switch 82

2-14-4.Setting with Configuration Tool 82
2-15. Floating Blanking 83

2-15-1.Overview 83

2-15-2.Factory Default Setting 86

2-15-3.Setting with DIP Switch 86

2-15-4.Setting with Configuration Tool 87
2-16. Reduced Resolution 88

2-16-1.Overview 88

2-16-2.Factory Default Setting 89

2-16-3.Setting with DIP Switch 89

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2-16-4.Setting with Configuration Tool 89
2-17. Warning Zone 91

2-17-1.Overview 91

2-17-2.Factory Default Setting 94

2-17-3.Setting with DIP Switch 94

2-17-4.Setting with Configuration Tool 94
2-18. Setting Zone Adjacency Conditions 95
2-19. Operating Range Selection 97

2-19-1.Overview 97

2-19-2.Factory Default Setting 97

2-19-3.Setting with DIP Switch 97

2-19-4.Setting by Wiring 98

2-19-5.Setting with Configuration Tool 98
2-20. Response Time Adjustment 99

2-20-1.Overview 99

2-20-2.Factory Default Setting 99

2-20-3.Setting with DIP Switch 99

2-20-4.Setting with Configuration Tool 99
2-21. Lamp 100

2-21-1.Overview 100

2-21-2.Factory Default Setting 100

2-21-3.Setting with DIP Switch 100

2-21-4.Setting with Configuration Tool 100
2-22. Designated Beam Output 103

2-22-1.Overview 103

2-22-2.Factory Default Setting 103

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2-22-3.Setting with DIP Switch 104

2-22-4.Setting with Configuration Tool 104
2-23. Light Level Monitoring 105

2-23-1.Incident Light Level Information 105

2-23-1-1. Overview 105
2-23-1-2. Setting with Configuration Tool 105

2-23-2.Ambient Light Level Information 105

2-23-2-1. Overview 105
2-23-2-2. Setting with Configuration Tool 105

2-24. Maintenance Information 106

2-24-1.Overview 106

2-24-2.Error Log 106

2-24-3.Warning Log 106

2-24-4.Power-ON Time 106

2-24-5.Load Switching Frequency 107

2-24-6.Muting Statistics Information 107
2-25. Operating Status Monitoring 108

2-25-1.Overview 108

2-25-2.Readout Information 108
2-26. Setting Recovery 109

2-26-1.Overview 109

Chapter3 Setting with DIP Switch 111

3-1. List of Features Configurable by DIP Switch 112
3-2. DIP Switch 113

3-2-1. DIP Switch on Receiver 114

3-2-2. DIP Switch on Emitter 115

3-2-3. Push Switch 115
3-3. Setting by Teach-in 116

3-3-1. Setting Fixed Blanking by Teach-in 116

3-3-2. Setting Floating Blanking by Teach-in 119

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4-1-1. Detection Zone and Approach 125

4-1-2. Safety Distance 126

4-1-2-1. Safety Distance Formulas according to ISO 13855/EN ISO 13855 126
4-1-2-2. Safety Distance Formulas according to ANSI B11.19 129

4-1-3. Distance from Reflective Surfaces 130

4-1-3-1. F3SG-4R (Type 4 ESPE) 130

4-1-3-2. F3SG-2R (Type 2 ESPE) 130

4-1-4. Mutual Interference Prevention 131
4-2. Cascade Connection 133

4-2-1. Overview 133

4-2-2. Connection Procedure 135
4-3. Dimensions 136

4-3-1. Mounted with Standard Fixed Brackets (F39-LGF) 136

4-3-1-1. F3SG-RA Series 136
4-3-1-2. F3SG-RE Series 138
4-3-1-3. Standard Fixed Bracket 140

4-3-2. Mounted with Standard Adjustable Brackets (F39-LGA) 141

4-3-2-1. F3SG-RA Series 141
4-3-2-2. F3SG-RE Series 143
4-3-2-3. Standard Adjustable Bracket 145

4-3-3. Mounted with Top/Bottom Adjustable Brackets (F39-LGTB) and Standard Adjustable Brackets

(F39-LGA) 146

4-3-3-1. F3SG-RA Series 146

Introduction

4-3-3-2. F3SG-RE Series 152
4-3-3-3. Top/Bottom Adjustable Bracket (F39-LGTB) 156
4-3-3-4. Top/Bottom Adjustable Bracket (F39-LGTB-1) 156

4-4. Mounting 157

4-4-1. Mounting Method 157

4-4-2. Number of Brackets Required 157

4-4-3. Mounting Procedure 158

4-4-3-1. Mounting with Standard Fixed Brackets (F39-LGF) 158
4-4-3-2. Mounting with Standard Adjustable Brackets (F39-LGA) 159
4-4-3-3. Mounting with Top/Bottom Adjustable Brackets (F39-LGTB) 163

4-4-4. Beam Alignment Procedure 166
4-5. Wiring 167

4-5-1. Wiring Precautions 167

4-5-2. Power Supply Unit 168

4-5-3. Cable Connections(F3SG-RA Series) 169

4-5-3-1. Single-Ended Cable 169
4-5-3-2. Double-Ended Cable 170
4-5-3-3. Cascading Cable 172
4-5-3-4. Extending Cable Length with Commercially Available Cable 173
4-5-3-5. Adapter Cable (A) 173
4-5-3-6. Adapter Cable (B) 175
4-5-3-7. Reduced Wiring Connector System with Y-Joint Plug/Socket Connector 177
4-5-3-8. Reduced Wiring Connector System with 4-Joint Plug/Socket Connector 178

4-5-4. Cable Connections(F3SG-RE Series) 181

4-5-4-1. Recommended Cable 181

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4-5-4-2. Extending Cable Length with Commercially Available Cable 182
4-5-4-3. Adapter Cable (C) 182
4-5-4-4. Reduced Wiring Connector System 184

4-5-5. Functional Earth Connection 185

Chapter5 Input/Output Circuit and Applications 187

5-1. Input/Output Circuit 189

5-1-1. Entire Circuit Diagram 189

5-1-1-1. F3SG-RA Series 189
5-1-1-2. F3SG-RE Series 191

5-1-2. Input Circuit Diagram by Function 193

5-1-2-1. F3SG-RA Series 193
5-1-2-2. F3SG-RE Series 193

5-2. Wiring Examples(F3SG-RA Series) 194

5-2-1. Standalone F3SG-RA using PNP Outputs 194

5-2-1-1. Auto Reset Mode, EDM disabled and PNP Outputs 194

5-2-1-2. Manual Reset Mode, EDM enabled and PNP Outputs 195
5-2-1-3. Y-Joint Plug/Socket Connector using PNP outputs 196
5-2-1-4. Pre-Reset Mode using PNP Output 197

5-2-2. Muting using PNP Outputs 198

5-2-2-1. Standard Muting Mode/Exit-Only Muting Mode using PNP Outputs 198
5-2-2-2. F3SG-RA with Y-Joint Plug/Socket Connector in Standard Muting Mode/Exit-Only Muting

Mode using PNP outputs 199
5-2-2-3. Standard Muting Mode/Exit-Only Muting Mode with two Muting Sensors using PNP Out-

puts 200
5-2-2-4. Standard Muting Mode with four Muting Sensors using PNP Outputs 201
5-2-2-5. Standard Muting Mode with F3W-MA (T-Shaped Configuration with 4-Joint Plug/Socket

Connector) 202
5-2-2-6. Exit-Only Muting Mode with F3W-MA (L-Shaped Configuration with 4-Joint Plug/Socket

Connector) 203

5-2-3. Standalone F3SG-RA using NPN Outputs 204

5-2-3-1. Auto Reset Mode, EDM disabled and NPN Outputs 204
5-2-3-2. Manual Reset Mode, EDM enabled and NPN Outputs 205
5-2-3-3. Y-Joint Plug/Socket Connector using NPN outputs 206
5-2-3-4. Pre-Reset Mode using NPN Output 207

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5-2-4. Muting using NPN Outputs 208

5-2-4-1. Standard Muting Mode/Exit-Only Muting Mode using NPN Outputs 208
5-2-4-2. Standard Muting Mode/Exit-Only Muting Mode with two Muting Sensors using NPN Out-

puts 209
5-2-4-3. Standard Muting Mode with four Muting Sensors using NPN Outputs 210

5-3-1. Short Mode 211

5-3-2. Long Mode 212

5-3-3. Standalone F3SG-RE with Y-Joint Plug/Socket Connector 213

5-4. Connectable Safety Control Units 214

Chapter6 Checklists 215

6-1. Pre-Operation Checklists 216

6-1-1. Checklists 216

6-1-1-1. Installation Condition Check 216
6-1-1-2. Wiring Check Before Power Is Turned ON 216
6-1-1-3. Operation Check While the Machine Is Stopped 217
6-1-1-4. Checking that Hazardous Parts Stop While the Machine Operates 218

6-2. Maintenance Checklists 219

6-2-1. Checklists 219

6-2-1-1. Inspection at Startup and When Changing Operators 219
6-2-1-2. Checking that Hazardous Parts Stop While the Machine Operates 220

Introduction

6-2-1-3.

Chapter7 Appendix 223

7-1. Troubleshooting 224

7-1-1. Lockout State 225

7-1-1-1. Description 225
7-1-1-2. Troubleshooting 226

7-1-2. Warning 230

7-1-2-1. Description 230
7-1-2-2. Troubleshooting 230
7-1-2-3. Muting Sequence Error Indication 231

7-1-2-4. Interlock Sequence Error Indication 232
7-2. Optional Accessories(Sold Separately) 233
7-3. Glossary 241
7-4. Revision History 245

Items to Inspect Every 6 Months or When Machine Settings Are Changed 220

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Chapter 1 Overview and Specifications

1-1. What is Included 2

1-2. System Components 3

1-2-1. Basic Components 4

1-2-2. Model Overview 5

1-3. List of Features 6

1-3-1. Model Overview 6

1-3-2. Versions 6

1-3-3. List of Features 7

1-4. LED Indicators 9

Chapter1 Overview and Specifications

1-4-1. LED Indicator Status 10

1-5. Ratings/Specifications 12

1-6. List of Models 16

1-6-1. List of Models/Response Time/Current Consumption/Weight 16

1-6-2. Calculation of Response Time of Cascaded Segments 19

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Chapter1 What is Included

Before use, confirm that the items below are included with the product.
If you find that an item is missing, please contact your local branch office or distributor.

F3SG-RA main unit

F3SG-RE main unit

Product Quantity

Emitter x 1, Receiver x 1

Standard Fixed Bracket The number of brackets included depends on protective height of the F3SG-R.

Less than 1,280 mm: 2 sets
1,280 mm or longer and up to 2,270 mm: 3 sets
2,350 mm or longer and up to 2,510 mm: 4 sets

Warning Zone Label F3SG-RA series: 1, F3SG-RE series: Not included

Troubleshooting Guide Sticker 1

Safety Precautions 4

Quick Installation Manual 1

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Indicator

Beam

Beam center-line mark

DIP Switch (Receiver)

DIP Switch (Emitter)

Emitter

Receiver

Power Cable
(Black)

Power Cable
(Gray)

Push-Switch

Communication Port

Extension cable

Indicator

Beam

Emitter

Receiver

Power Cable
(Black)

Power Cable
(Gray)

Extension cable

Beam center-line mark

 F3SG-RA Series  F3SG-RE Series

Overview and Specifications

This section describes the system components and part names of the F3SG-R system.

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F3SG-RE-

1-2-1. Basic Components

Chapter1 System Components

Component Model name Description

Emitter, receiver F3SG-RA-- Select a model name based on the required protective

height and ESPE type.
The model name can be understood as follows:

F3SG-RA--

1: ESPE type (4: Type 4, 2: Type 2)
2: Protective height (mm)
3: Object resolution (mm)
4: L: Emitter, D: Receiver, blank: Emitter and receiver.

Emitter, receiver F3SG-RE- Select a model name based on the required protective

height and ESPE type.
The model name can be understood as follows:

1: ESPE type (4: Type 4, 2: Type 2)
2: Protective height (mm)
3: Output type (P: PNP output, N: NPN output*)
4: Object resolution (mm)
5: L: Emitter, D: Receiver, blank: Emitter and receiver.
* For emitter, a hyphen "-" is indicated instead of "P" or "N".

To distinguish between the emitter and receiver, find the labels attached to the front of the F3SG-R. The label on the
emitter reads "EMITTER" and the label on the receiver reads "RECEIVER".

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1-2-2. Model Overview

The F3SG-R safety light curtain family is available in two ESPE types, Type 4 and Type 2 according to
EN 61496-1, identified as follows:
F3SG-4RA : Type 4 ESPE
F3SG-2RA : Type 2 ESPE
(These are also referred to as the "F3SG-RA".)

The F3SG-RA is multi-functional and designed for various applications.

Refer to Chapter 2 System Operation and Functions for more information on available features.

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Chapter1 List of Features

1-3-1. Model Overview

The F3SG-R safety light curtain family has two types, F3SG-RA and F3SG-RE.

 F3SG-RA Series

The model name is represented as F3SG-RA-.
The F3SG-RA series is an advance model, allowing you to configure the safety light curtain to fit your
application.
Refer to the List of Features below for available features.

 F3SG-RE Series

The model name is represented as F3SG-RE.
The F3SG-RE series is a limited-function model, easy to use with simple wiring (emitter: 4-wire,
receiver: 4-wire).
Refer to the List of Features below for available features.

1-3-2. Versions

The F3SG-R has Version 1.0 and Version 1.1. Avaialble features vary depending on the versions.
When Version 1.0 and Version 1.1 of F3SG-RA are in cascade connection, all cascaded segments
operate as Version 1.0.

Configuration Tool Version

1.01 and down Supported -

1.10 and up Supported Supported

Refer to  Functions by F3SG-RA software versions under 1-3-3. List of Features for more information.

Please note that it is not possible to update the version of the F3SG-RA with the Configuration tool.

You can find a version of F3SG-R on the nameplate of the receiver as shown below.

F3SG-R Version

1.0 1.1 and up

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