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Important Symbols
One or more of the following symbols may be used in this documentation:
DANGER!
1.
2.
3.
!
CAUTION
Indicates that you should proceed with caution. Failure to do so may result in
injury or significant damage to instruments or their contents, e.g. data.
NOTE
Contains important additional information.
EXAMPLE
Contains an illustrative example of the previous text section.
Procedure
The warning triangle indicates especially important safety
instructions. If they are not adhered to, the results could be
fatal or critical injury.
Indicates that a step-by-step procedure follows.
REFERENCE
Indicates where you can find additional information on the subject at hand.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
1.1 Target Group
Thank you for purchasing the Safety Light Curtain from the SF4B series (hereinafter called 'this
device'). Please read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and
optimum use of this product. Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference.
This device is a light curtain for protecting a person from dangerous parts of a machine which
can cause injury or accident.
This manual has been written for the following personnel who:
• have undergone suitable training and have knowledge of light curtains as well as safety
systems and standards.
• who are responsible for the introduction of this device
• who design systems using this device
• who install and connect this device
• who manage and operate a plant using this device
Machine designer, installer, employer and operator
The machine designer, installer, employer and operator are solely responsible for ensuring that
all applicable legal requirements relating to the installation and the use in any application are
satisfied and all instructions for installation and maintenance contained in the instruction manual
are followed.
Whether this device functions as intended and systems including this device comply with safety
regulations depend on the appropriateness of the application, installation, maintenance and
operation. The machine designer, installer, employer and operator are solely responsible for
these items.
Engineer
The engineer must be a person who is appropriately trained, has widespread knowledge and
experience, and can solve various problems which may arise in his field of work, e.g. as a
machine designer or a person in charge of installation or operation, etc.
Operator
The operator should read this instruction manual thoroughly, understand its contents, and
perform operations following the procedures described in this manual for the correct operation
of this device.
In case this device does not perform properly, the operator should report this to the person in
charge and stop machine operation immediately. The machine must not be used until correct
performance of this device has been confirmed.
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Safety Light Curtain SF4B
1.2 Safety Instructions
•Use this device as per its specifications. Do not modify this device since its
functions and capabilities may not be maintained and it may malfunction.
• This device has been developed/produced for industrial use only.
• Do not use this device under conditions or in environments not described in
this manual. Please consult us if there is no other choice but to use this
device in such an environment.
•Do not use this device in fields such as nuclear power control, railroad,
aircraft, automobiles, combustion facilities, medical systems, aerospace
development, etc.
•When this device is to be used for enforcing protection of a person from any
danger occurring around an operating machine, the user must satisfy the
regulations established by national or regional security committees.
•In case of applying this device to particular equipment, follow the safety
regulations in regard to appropriate usage, mounting (installation), operation
and maintenance.
•Use this device by installing suitable protection equipment as a
countermeasure for failure, damage, or malfunction of this device.
1.2 Safety Instructions
•Before using this device, check whether the device performs properly and
has the functions and capabilities as stated in the design specifications.
•Dispose of this device as industrial waste.
Environment
• Do not use a mobile phone or a radio phone near this device.
• If the device is installed in a place where there are reflective surfaces, make
sure to install this device so that reflected light from the reflective surfaces
does not affect the receiver. Alternatively, take countermeasures such as
painting, masking, roughening, or changing the material of the reflective
surfaces, etc. Failure to do so may cause the sensor not to detect properly,
which may result in death or serious injury.
•Do not install this device in the following environments.
- Areas exposed to intense interference light such as direct sunlight
- Areas with high humidity where condensation is likely to occur
- Areas exposed to corrosive or explosive gases
- Areas exposed to vibration or shock at levels higher than those specified
- Areas exposed to contact with water
- Areas exposed to too much steam or dust
- Areas where the beam-receiving part of this device is directly exposed to
light from a high-frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type) or
rapid-starter fluorescent lamp.
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Introduction
Installation
•Always keep the correctly calculated safety distance between this device
and the dangerous parts of the machine.
•Install an extra protection structure around the machine so that the operator
must pass through the sensing area of this device to reach the dangerous
parts of the machine.
•Install this device in a manner that some part of the operator's body always
remains in the sensing area until the operator has finished working with the
dangerous parts of the machine.
•Do not install this device at a location where it can be affected by wall
reflection.
•When installing multiple sets of this device, connect the sets and, if
necessary, install some barriers so that mutual interference does not occur.
• Do not use this device in an environment with reflective light.
• The corresponding emitter and receiver must have the same serial number
and be correctly oriented.
Equipment in which this device is installed
•When this device is used in the PSDI (see page
control circuit must be configured between this device and the machinery.
For details, be sure to refer to the standards or regulations applicable in each
region or country.
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
154) mode, an appropriate
Wiring
•In Japan, do not use this device as safety equipment for a press machine or a
shearing machine.
•Do not install this device with a machine whose operation cannot be stopped
immediately in the middle of an operation cycle by an emergency stop.
•This device provides safety 2 seconds after the power has been switched
ON. Make sure that the control system takes the time delay into
consideration.
• Switch off the power before wiring the device.
• All electrical wiring should conform to the regional electrical regulations and
laws. The wiring should be done by engineer(s) having the required electrical
knowledge.
•Do not run the sensor cable together with high-voltage lines or power lines
or put them together in the same raceway.
•In case you need to extend the cable of the emitter or the receiver, you can
use the dedicated extension cable. The cable can be extended up to 50m.
However, if the cable is extended in an installation with multiple sensors
connected in series or with the muting lamp (see page
81), the total
extendable length of the cable depends on the number of the sensors
connected in series (see page
44).
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Safety Light Curtain SF4B
•When this device is used in Korea as a product conforming to the Korean
S-mark, the power line cable connected to this device should be no longer
than 10m.
• Do not control the device at only one control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2).
• When this device is used in Korea in an installation with multiple sensors
connected in series in conformity with the Korean S-mark, make sure to
ground the device on the 0V side (PNP output).
Maintenance
•When you need to replace parts, always use only genuine replacement parts
from the supplier. If you use substitute parts from another manufacturer, the
sensor may fail to detect properly, which may result in death or serious body
injury.
•The device must be inspected periodically by an engineer with the required
knowledge.
•When you have adjusted or maintained the device, test the device following
the procedure specified in the maintenance (see page
you switch the system back on.
•Clean this device with a clean cloth. Do not use thinner-based cleaners.
1.2 Safety Instructions
109) chapter before
Others
•Never modify this device. When you modify the device, the sensor may fail to
detect properly, which may result in death or serious body injury.
• Do not use this device to detect objects flying over the sensing area.
• Do not use this device to detect transparent objects, translucent objects or
objects smaller than the specified minimum sensing size.
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Safety Light Curtain SF4B
1.3 Applicable Standards/Regulations
This device complies with the following standards/regulations.
• EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (valid from December 29, 2009)
• EU Machinery Directive 98/37/EC (valid until December 28, 2009), EMC Directive
89/336/EEC
• EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN 55011, EN 954-1 (Category 4)
• The S-mark certificate has been certified by Korea Occupational Safety & Health
Agency (KOSHA).
NOTE
•The conformity to JIS, OSHA and ANSI for this device has been evaluated by
ourselves.
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•
Canadian and U.S. requirements.
•
directive. The CE mark on the safety light curtain indicates that this product
conforms to the EMC directive.
•
the S-mark certificate.
•If you want to use this device in a location other than the locations described
above, confirm first that the intended use complies with the standards or
regulations applicable in your region or country.
: The C-CL US Listing Mark indicates compliance with both
: This device conforms to the EMC directive and the Machinery
: The S-mark on the safety light curtain indicates that this device has
Chapter 2
Before Using the Device
Before Using the Device
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
2.1 Features
This device is a light curtain with the following features.
• No special controller is required.
• Control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) is available with PNP or NPN output.
• Includes beam-axis alignment indicators which make beam-axis alignment easy.
• Function setting possible with handy controller SFB-HC (optional) (see page
• Many accessories (see page
127).
88).
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2.2 Confirmation of Packed Contents
2.2 Confirmation of Packed Contents
Check mark Number Package content
□ each 1 piece
□ 1 piece
□ 0 to 3 sets
□ 1 piece
1 set
2 sets
3 sets
Sensor: EMITTER, RECEIVER
Test Rod
For SF4B-F□<V2>: SF4B-TR14 (ø 14 x 220mm)
For SF4B-H□<V2>: SF4B-TR25 (ø 25 x 220mm)
Intermediate Supporting Bracket (MS-SFB-2)
Note: The intermediate support bracket (MS-SF4B-2) is enclosed
with the following devices. The quantity differs depending on the
device as shown below:
SF4B-F□<V2>: 79 to 111 beam channels
SF4B-H□<V2>: 40 to 56 beam channels
SF4B-A□<V2>: 20 to 28 beam channels
SF4B-F127<V2>, SF4BH□<V2>: 64 to 80 beam channels
SF4B-A□<V2>: 32 to 40 beam channels
SF4B-H□<V2>: 88 to 96 beam channels
SF4B-A□<V2>: 44 to 48 beam channels
Instruction Manual (this manual)
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2.3 Part Description
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
Emitter
Receiver
Beam channel
Display section
Bottom cap cable
(Optional)
M8 rear mounting
bracket (Optional)
Standard mounting
bracket (Optional)
Pitch adapter bracket
(Optional)
M8 side mounting brack
(Optional)
M8 360° rotatable mounting
et (Optional)
brack
M8 Pitch adapter bracket
(Optional)
et
Parts of the safety light curtain
Part Description
Emitter
Receiver
Beam channel
Standard
mounting bracket
(optional)
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Emits light to the receiver facing it. Furthermore, the status of the emitter is indicated on its
display section.
Receives light from the emitter facing it. Simultaneously the control output (OSSD 1, OSSD
2) turns ON when the all beam channels receive light from the emitter, and the control
output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) turns OFF when one or more beam channels are blocked. The
receiver displays its status on the display section.
The light-emitting elements of the emitter and the light-receiving elements of the receiver
are placed at the following intervals: 10mm (SF4B-F), 20mm (SF4B-H), and 40mm
(SF4B-A).
Use this bracket to mount the emitter/receiver. The standard mounting bracket allows you to
adjust the horizontal mounting angle to any angle.
Dead zoneless mounting bracket (Optional)
Intermediate supporting
bracket (Accessory)
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
Part Description
2.3 Part Description
M8 rear mounting
bracket (optional)
M8 side mounting
bracket (optional)
M8 360° rotatable
mounting bracket
(optional)
Pitch adapter
bracket (optional)
M8 pitch adapter
bracket (optional)
Dead zoneless
mounting bracket
(optional)
Intermediate
supporting
bracket
(Accessory)
NOTE
•In case of using the muting function, the following items are required:
12-core bottom cap cable (SFB-CB05-MU, SFB-CCB-MU) (optional), muting
sensor and muting lamp. Please purchase these items separately.
This allows the light curtain to be mounted at the rear with one M8 hexagon-socket-head
bolt. The horizontal angle can be adjusted.
This allows the light curtain to be mounted at the side with one M8 hexagon-socket-head
bolt. The horizontal angle can be adjusted.
This allows the light curtain to be mounted at the rear with one M8 hexagon-socket-head
bolt. The horizontal angle can be adjusted to any angle.
This bracket is used when you change from a previous light curtain with a sensing height of
200 to 750mm to this device. The bracket is installed using two M5 hexagon-socket-head
bolts. The horizontal angle can be adjusted.
This bracket is used when you change from a previous light curtain with a sensing height of
200 to 750mm to this device. The bracket is installed using two M8 hexagon-socket-head
bolts. The horizontal angle can be adjusted.
This bracket is used for mounting both the emitter and the receiver. This bracket is useful for
mounting the sensor when mounting space is limited.
Use this bracket in the following situations: Mounting SF4B-F with more than 79 beam
channels, SF4B-H with more than 40 beam channels or for SF4B-A with more than 20
beam channels.
•The blanking function is set with the handy controller SFB-HC (optional).
Please purchase the handy controller separately.
2.3.1 How the Display Works
The description given in [ ] is marked on the sensor.
When the top block receives light: lights up red
When the top end receives light: blinks red
When the control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) is
ON: lights up green
When the upper middle block receives light: lights
up red
When the control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) is
ON: lights up green
2.3 Part Description
When the lower middle block receives light: lights
up red
When the control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) is
ON: lights up green
When the bottom block receives light: lights up red
When the bottom end receives light: blinks red
When the control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) is
ON: lights up green
OSSD indicator
[OSSD]
(red/green),
note 1
Incident beam
intensity
indicator [STB]
(orange/green),
notes 2 and 3
When the control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) is
OFF: lights up red
When the control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) is
ON: lights up green
When sufficient light is received (incident beam:
130% or more): lights up green
When stable light is received (incident beam: 115
to 130%): OFF
When unstable light is received (incident beam:
100 to 115%): lights up orange
When light is blocked: OFF
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Function Description
Fault indicator
[FAULT]
(yellow)
When a fault occurs in the sensor: lights up or
blinks
Receiver
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
Digital error
indicator (red)
PNP indicator
[PNP] (orange)
NPN indicator
[NPN] (orange)
Function
setting
indicator
[FUNCTION],
note 4
Interlock
indicator
[INTERLOCK]
1. Since the color of the operation indicator changes according to whether the
When device goes into lockout condition, error
contents are displayed here.
When the PNP output is set: lights up
When the NPN output is set: lights up
When blanking function is used: lights up
When connecting the handy controller: blinks
When the safety light curtain is interlocked: lights
up
In all other cases: OFF
NOTE
control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) is ON or OFF, the operation indicator on the
sensor is marked "OSSD".
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2. The threshold where the control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) changes from OFF
to ON is applied as "100% incident beam intensity".
3. The status "when the light is blocked" means there is an obstacle in the
sensing area
4. The blanking function is set by using the handy controller SFB-HC (optional).
Please purchase the handy controller separately.
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
2.4 Protection Area
2.4 Protection Area
2.4.1 Sensing Area
The sensing area is the zone formed by the sensing height of the sensor and the sensing range
between the emitter and the receiver. The sensing height is determined by the number of beam
channels. The sensing range depends on the device type: 0.3 to 9m for SF4B-H (12 to 64
beam channels) and SF4B-A (6 to 32 beam channels), 0.3 to 7m for SF4B-F and SF4B-H
(72 to 96 beam channels) as well as SF4B-A (36 to 48 beam channels). Remember that the
sensing range becomes shorter when you mount a protection cover (FC-SFBH-) (optional).
Also remember that if the sensing range is less than 0.3m, malfunction may occur due to the
optical structure.
Sensing height, sensing range, and sensing area
To p
Sensing
height
The sensing height
is the area between
the line indicated in
the top part and line
indicated in the
bottom part.
Sensing
height
Emitter
Sensing area
Receiver
Bottom
Sensing range
DANGER!
!
Install a protective structure around the machine so that the operator must pass through the
sensing area of this device to reach the dangerous parts of the machine. Furthermore, ensure
that some part of the operator's body always remains in the sensing area while the operator
works on the dangerous parts of the machine.
When connecting the sensor, use the correct combination of emitter and receiver (same beam
pitch and number of beam channels) and match their top-bottom orientation. Combining
different types of emitters and receivers may produce a non-sensing area.
Do not use any arrangement using reflection or recursive
reflection.
Follow the below descriptions carefully. Failure to do so may result
in serious injury or death.
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Before Using the Device
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
Do not arrange several receivers facing one emitter, or vice versa, as this could produce a
non-sensing area or cause mutual interference.
EXAMPLE
Correct installation
Dangerous
part
Sensing
area
Incorrect installation
Dangerous
part
2.4.2 Safety Distance
Dangerous
Sensing area
Protective structure
part
Sensing area
Dangerous
Sensing area
part
DANGER!
!
The safety distance is the minimum distance that must be maintained between the light curtain
and the dangerous parts of the machine so that the machine can be stopped before a human
body or an object can reach the dangerous parts.
The safety distance is calculated based on the equation described on the next page when a
person moves (normal intrusion) at a straight angle into the sensing area of the sensor.
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Calculate the safety distance correctly and always maintain a
distance equal to or greater than the safety distance between the
sensing area of this device and the dangerous parts of the
machine. If the safety distance is miscalculated or not sufficient,
the machine will not stop quickly enough when a human body or
an object reaches the dangerous parts, which may result in serious
injury or death.
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
In case the intrusion direction is not perpendicular to the sensing area, be sure to refer to the
relevant standard for details of the calculation (regional standard, specification of the machine
etc.)
Safety distance S
Sensing area
Dangerous part
Intrusion direction
Safety distance
2.4 Protection Area
DANGER!
!
Before designing the system, refer to the relevant standards of the
region where this device is to be used and then install this device.
Furthermore, the equation described on the next pages is to be
used only when the intrusion direction is perpendicular to the
sensing area, i.e. at a straight angle. If the intrusion direction is not
perpendicular to the sensing area, refer to the relevant standard
(regional standard, specification of the machine, etc.) for details of
the calculation.
The max. response time of the machine is from the point when the
machine receives the halt signal from this device to the point when
the dangerous part of the machine stops. The max. response time
of the machine should be timed with the actual machine.
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Safety Light Curtain SF4B
The minimum size of the objects to be detected by the safety light curtain varies depending on
whether the floating blanking function (see page
88) is used or not. The equation differs
depending on the case whether the minimum sensing object is larger than ∅40mm or not.
Calculate the safety distance with the correct minimum size and the appropriate equation.
SF4B-F
(10mm beam channel pitch type)
SF4B-H
(20mm beam channel pitch type)
SF4B-A
(40mm beam channel pitch type)
NOTE
Minimum size of the object
Floating
blanking
not
active
∅14mm ∅24mm ∅34mm ∅44mm
∅25mm ∅45mm ∅65mm ∅85mm
∅45mm ∅85mm ∅125mm ∅165mm
Floating blanking active at (Note)
1 beam
channel
2 beam
channels
3 beam
channels
When the safety light curtain is used in the PSDI mode, an appropriate safety
distance S must be calculated. For details, refer to the standards or regulations
applicable in your region or country.
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Safety Light Curtain SF4B
2.4 Protection Area
2.4.2.1 Calculation Example for Europe
The equation for the safety distance S is calculated in accordance with EN 999 and ISO 13855.
Formula in case that the minimum sensing object is Ø40mm or less:
S: Safety distance (mm)
K: Intrusion velocity of operator's body or object (mm/s). The equation assumes an
S = K x T + C
Minimum distance required between the sensing area surface and the dangerous
parts of the machine.
intrusion direction perpendicular to the sensing area.
T:
C:
1.
2.
Response time of total equipment (s). T = T
:
T
m
Maximum halt time of device (s). For determining T
m
+ T
SF4B
machine documentation or take a measurement using a special device
called a 'brake monitor'.
: Response time of this device (s)
T
SF4B
Additional distance calculated from the minimum size of the object to be detected by
the sensor (mm). C has to be 0 or more. C = 8 x (d - 14)
d: Minimum object diameter (mm)
3.
Procedure
1. Calculate the safety distance S with a velocity K = 2,000mm/s
There are 3 possibilities (1-3):
1. S < 100mm Use 100mm as the safety
distance.
2.100 ≤ S ≤ 500mm
Use the calculated result
as the safety distance.
3. S > 500mm Continue with the next
step in the procedure
2. Recalculate S with K' = 1,600mm/s
, refer to the
m
There are 2 possibilities (4-5):
4. S > 500mm Use the calculated result as the
safety distance.
5. S ≤ 500mm
Use 500mm as the safety distance.
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EXAMPLE
Calculate the safety distance with the following values:
K: 2,000mm/s
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
T
:
m
T
:
SF4B
d: 14mm
With these values, the calculation is as follows:
S = K x T + C
As 228 matches possibility 2 listed above, 228mm is the safety distance.
EXAMPLE
Calculate the safety distance with the following values:
K: 2,000mm/s
T
:
m
T
:
SF4B
d: 14mm
0.1s
14ms
= K x (T
= 2,000 x (0.1 + 0.014) + 8 x (14 - 14)
= 228
0.4s
14ms
m
+ T
) + 8 x (d - 14)
SF4B
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With these values, the calculation is as follows:
S = K x T + C
As 828 matches possibility 3 listed above, recalculate the safety distance with K' =
1,600mm/s.
S = K' x T + C
= K x (T
= 2,000 x (0.4 + 0.014) + 8 x (14 - 14)
= 828
= K x (T
= 1,600 x (0.4 + 0.014) + 8 x (14 - 14)
= 662.4
m
m
+ T
+ T
) + 8 x (d - 14)
SF4B
) + 8 x (d - 14)
SF4B
Safety Light Curtain SF4B
2.4 Protection Area
As 662.4 is > 500mm, use this recalculated result as the safety distance.
Formula in case that the minimum sensing object is Ø40mm or more:
S = K x T + C
S: Safety distance (mm)
Minimum distance required between the sensing area surface and the dangerous
parts of the machine.
K: Intrusion velocity of operator's body or object (mm/s). The equation assumes an
intrusion direction perpendicular to the sensing area.
T:
Response time of total equipment (s). T = T
:
T
m
Maximum halt time of device (s). For determining T
+ T
m
SF4B
, refer to the
m
machine documentation or take a measurement using a special device
called a 'brake monitor'.
: Response time of this device (s)
T
SF4B
C: Additional distance calculated from the minimum size of the object to be detected by
the sensor (mm). C = 850 mm (Constant)
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