Panasonic SF4C-H32 User guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Sensor Option Handy Controller Exclusive for

SFC-HC

SF4C

Series

SUNX Limited MJE-SFCHC No.0013-09V

(MEMO)

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Thank you for purchasing SUNX’s Handy Controller
Please read both the instruction manual of this manual and

SFC-HC

exclusive for

SF4C

series carefully and thoroughly for

SF4C

series.

the correct and optimum use of this device.
Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference.

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 (ANSI, etc.).

who are responsible for the introduction of this device
who design a system using this device
who install and connect this device
who manage and operate a plant using this device

NOTICE

1) Drawings in this instruction manual may be little different with actual product. Please be fore­warned.

2) The contents of this instruction manual may be changed without prior notice for further im­provement of the device.

3) A part of / all of this instruction manual or the software may not be copied without permission
from the publisher.

4) Though we have carefully drawn up the contents of this instruction manual, if there are any
aspects that are not clear, or any error that you may notice, please contact our local SUNX
of ce or the nearest distributor.

5) We shall not be responsible for any consequences of use regardless of the descriptions
above.

6) English and Japanese versions of this instruction manuals are original.

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Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................4

1-1 Attention Marks ..................................................................................................... 4

1-2 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................4

CHAPTER 2 GENERAL OUTLINE .......................................................................6

2-1 Features ................................................................................................................6

2-2 Part Descriptions ..................................................................................................6

2-3 Connecting / Setting Procedures .......................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 3 FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................9

3-1 Functional Descriptions ........................................................................................9

3-1-1 Fixed Blanking Function·····················································································9
3-1-2 Floating Blanking Function·················································································10
3-1-3 Auxiliary Output Switching Function···································································11
3-1-4 Muting Setting Changing Function ·····································································12
3-1-5 Override Setting Changing Function ··································································14
3-1-6 Muting Lamp Diagnosis Function·······································································14
3-1-7 Safety Input Setting Changing Function ····························································14
3-1-8 Large Multi-purpose Indicator Setting Changing Function ·································15

3-1-9 Interlock setting changing function·····································································16
3-1-10 External Device Monitor Setting Changing Function ·······································16

3-1-11 Protective Function ··························································································16
3-1-12
3-1-13 Copy Function (Only for Ver. 2.0 or later of
3-1-14 Initialization Function ·······················································································17

3-2 Function Setting (Operation Procedure) ............................................................... 18

3-2-1 Fixed Blanking Function·····················································································20
3-2-2 Floating Blanking Function·················································································21
3-2-3 Auxiliary Output Switching Function···································································22
3-2-4 Muting Setting Changing Function ·····································································23
3-2-5 Override Setting Changing Function ··································································26
3-2-6 Muting Lamp Diagnosis Function·······································································27
3-2-7 Safety Input Setting Changing Function ····························································28
3-2-8 Large Multi-purpose Indicator Setting changing Function ·································29
3-2-9 Interlock Setting Changing Function ··································································30
3-2-10 External Device Monitor Setting Changing Function ·······································31
3-2-11 Protective Function ··························································································32
3-2-12
3-2-13 Copy Function (Only for Ver. 2.0 or later of
3-2-14 Initialization Function ·······················································································37

Setting Contents Monitoring Function (Only for Ver. 2.0 or later of

SF4C

series)································17

Setting Contents Monitoring Function (Only for Ver. 2.0 or later of

SF4C

series)································35

SF4C

SF4C

series)

series)

···16

···33

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................38

CHAPTER 5 SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS ..................................................39

5-1 Speci cations........................................................................................................39

5-2 Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 39

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 Attention Marks

This instruction manual employs the following attention marks , depending on the
degree of the danger to call operator’s attention to each particular action. Read the following expla­nation of these marks thoroughly and observe these notices without fail.
Besides, the attention mark is prepared for the helpful information, detail instruction related to each
part, and reference item or page

If you ignore the advice with this mark, death or serious injury could result.

If you ignore the advice with this mark, injury or material damage could result.

The supplementary content is described with this mark.

REFERENCE The related content is described with this mark.

1-2 Safety Precautions

Use this device as per its speci cations. 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.
Before using this device, check whether the device performs properly with the functions and capa­bilities as per the design speci cations.
In case of disposal, dispose this device as industrial waste.

User in charge

The user in charge has responsible to indicate the person to take the training required for the
safety system, using method, installation, operation, and maintenance.
This device is used and managed by the specialist, never use this device by other operator.

Specialist

A person who is appropriately educated, has widespread knowledge and experience, and
can solve various problems which may arise during work.

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 the machine operation immediately. The machine must not be operated until
correct performance of this device has been con rmed.

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INTRODUCTION

Fixed blanking function, oating blanking function

With the xed blanking function, this device prevents the person or object from entering into
the dangerous parts of the machine through the invalid sensing area. However, even though
this device can prevent the interference of the person or object into the invalid sensing area
with the xed blanking function, there might exist the more space between the
and already-existence object. Therefore, set the protecting structure so as not to exist any
space in the dangerous sensing area. Detecting human body in the sensing area could re­sult in death or serious injury.
With the oating blanking function, this device changes the size of the minimum sensing ob­ject of the
calculate and measure the safety distance again, and check that the device has the wider
space than the safety distance between the dangerous parts of the machine and the sensing
area of the
before its dangerous parts are reached, which can result in death or serious injury.
Set and change the function of the device following the relative laws, regulation, and stan­dard without fail.

Muting setting changing function

The muting setting changing function temporarily invalidates safety function of the connected
devices. Con rm all of the applied laws and standards, and install or operate this device and
peripheral devices correctly. Failure to do so, the operator may suffer a serious injury.

SF4C

seri es that is pre-set the function. When setting or changing the function,

SF4C

series.

If the suf cient distance is not maintained, the machine will not stop

SF4C

series

Environment

Do not use a mobile phone or a radio phone near this device.
Do not use this device in the following environments.

1) Areas with high humidity where condensation is likely to occur

2) Areas exposed to corrosive or explosive gases

3) Areas exposed to vibration or shock of high levels

4) Areas exposed to contact with water

5) Areas exposed to too much steam or dust

Wiring

Be sure to carry out the wiring in the power supply OFF condition.
All electrical wiring should conform to the regional electrical regulations and laws. The wiring
should be done by engineer(s) having the special electrical knowledge.
Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines or put them in the same
raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction.

Maintenance

Clean this device with a clean cloth. Do not use any volatile chemicals.

Other

Never reassemble or remodel this device.

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CHAPTER 2 GENERAL OUTLINE

This chapter gives the system construction, part description, etc. of this device.

2-1 Features

This device is the handy controller for setting each function of the light curtain
series.
Besides, this device performs the checking and copying the setting contents of the func­tion, and protection of writing.

<Functions>

Fixed blanking function
Floating blanking function (Invalid setting of both end beam channels can be set in Ver. 2.1 of

SF4C

series only)
Auxiliary output switching function
Muting setting changing function
(Muting sensor output operation setting can be set in Ver. 2.1 of
Override setting changing function
Muting lamp diagnosis function

SF4C

series only)

Indicated place of Ver. infomation of

<Plate of emitter side>

SF4C

Safety input setting changing function
(Invalid setting can be set in only Ver. 2.0 or later of

SF4C

series)
Large multi-purpose indicator setting changing function
Interlock setting changing function
External device monitor setting changing function
Protective function
Setting contents monitoring function
(Can be set in only Ver. 2.0 or later of

SF4C

series)

<Plate of receiver side>

For Ver. 2.0 or later
of

SF4C

Not indicated in Ver.

1.0 of

series.

SF4C

Copy function
(Can be set in only Ver. 2.0 or later of

SF4C

series)

Initialization function

2-2 Part Descriptions

SF4C

series

series.

Female connector

- switch

CANCEL switch

Male connector

Cable (0.5m)

FUNCTION indicator × 9
(Green)

FUNCTION switch

Digital display (Red)

+ switch

ENTER switch

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Connecting / Setting Procedures

2-3 Connecting / Setting Procedures

This section describes the connecting / setting procedures for both this device and

SF4C

series.

<In case using intermediate connector type to this device>

1. Set the

SF4C

method of

SF4C

series, and check that the

series works properly. For mounting

SF4C

series, refer to the respec-

tive Instruction Manuals.

2. Turn OFF the power, and disconnect the ex­tension cable with connectors connected to

SF4C

series, then connect this device be-

tween emitter (or receiver) of

SF4C

series

and the extension cable with connectors.

SF4C

series

SF4C

series

Emitter (or receiver)

Extension cable
with connectors

To power supply

To power supply

Extension cable
with connectors

This device

3. Turn ON the power, and set the function with this device.
After the power of this device turned ON, approx. 10 sec. will be taken for data transmission with

SF4C

series. While data transmission,
[The control output (OSSD 1 / 2) of
In case of con rming operation of changed setting contents of
the power supply of

SF4C

series once.

“ ”

lights up in revolving.

SF4C

series is set to “OFF” while this device has been connected.]

SF4C

series, turn OFF and turn ON of

In case control is set as shutting OFF power of
when the control output 1 / 2 (OSSD 1 / 2) becomes OFF, supply power from another
power supply.
Do not turns OFF or disconnect wires during setting. in case power is shut OFF during
setting contents, set the contents again after initialization.
When “good” in the check result after changing setting is displayed, the setting is xed. In
case the “good” is not displayed, set the setting contents again.

REFERENCE Refer to “

Function Setting (Operation Procedure)

respectively.

3-1 Functional Descriptions

4. Turn OFF the power of emitter and receiver of

5. Connect both

SF4C

series and the extension cable with connectors and return the device to the

” for the details of the functions, and refer to “

SF4C

series, then remove this device.

SF4C

series from the power supplely

” for the setting procedures of the functions

3-2

state described in procedure 1.

6. Turn ON the power of emitter and receiver of

SF4C

series, and check that the

SF4C

series works

as set at the procedure 3.

Then, inspect the

REFERENCE Refer to “

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SF4C

series.

inspection of the

Chapter 4 Maintenance

SF4C

series.

” of the

SF4C

series instruction manual for the details of the

Connecting / Setting Procedures

<In case using this device with cable type of SF4C series>

Wire a discrete connection cable with connector on one end
And wire a clip of the discrete connection cable with connector on one end to a lead wire of cable
type of

SF4C

series.

It is also possible to use in condition that an intermediate connector type of
to a cable with connector on one end

SFB-CC -MU

(optional).

<For PNP output> <For NPN output>

SFC-WNC1

(optional) to this device.

SF4C

series is wired

Emitter

(Shield)

(Blue)

(Brown)

(Orange)

24V±10% 24V±10%

(Blue)

(Brown)

(Orange)

(Orange

/ Black)

Connection cable with a
connector on one end

This device This device

Receiver

(Orange)

Emitter Receiver

(Blue)

(Shield)

(Brown)

+

-

(Blue)

(Shield)

(Brown)

(Orange)

(Blue)

(Brown)

(Orange)

(Orange

/ Black)

Connection cable with a
connector on one end

(Blue)

(Shield)

(Brown)

(Orange)

+

-

Connection cable with a connector on one end: 1 pc./set

Model No. Cable length Description

SFC-WNC1

The setting procedure remains the same.

•

The control output (OSSD 1 / 2) of

•

3m Cable which incorporates clips on end of the discrete wire.

SF4C

series is set to “OFF” while this device has been con­nected. Once the setting is completed, turn OFF the power, remove this device and then turn ON
the power again.

When the lead wire contacts with other lead wires, maximally 26.4V DC of voltage is ap­plied and 3A of current ows.
In case the connecting cable with connector on one end connected the cable type of
SF4C series or the intermediate connector type to this device, lead wire may be discon­nected. Be sure the lead wire is not disconnected.

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CHAPTER 3 FUNCTIONS

3-1 Functional Descriptions

If con guration of the system is changed (replace the
again.

SF4C

series etc.), set the function

3-1-1 Fixed Blanking Function

This is a function that the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) of
speci ed beam channel(s) is blocked OFF.
This is useful when an obstacle always blocks OFF the speci c beam channel(s).

There are “Clear,” “Auto” and “Manual” for the setting method.

Clear setting : The xed blanking function is to be invalid (factory setting).
Auto setting : The currently blocked OFF beam channels are set as “valid beam channels” in

the xed blanking function. Be sure to set this function in the state where the
emitter emits light. Furthermore, this function cannot be set in the state where
all beam channels receive lights / are blocked.

Manual setting : Each beam channel can be set to “valid / invalid” in the xed blanking function

respectively.
The all light beam channel can not be selected all valid / all invalid

When the xed blanking function is used, the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) of
not turned OFF even if the particular beam channels are blocked.
By using a protection structure etc., make the dangerous parts of the machine inaccessible
to personnel through the sensing area of the particular beam channels.

<Before measures>

Emitter Receiver

Obstacle

SF4C

series is not turned OFF, even if the

SF4C

series is

Beam channels the xed blank­ing function has been set to ON

Dangerous area

<After measures>

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Emitter Receiver

Beam channels the xed blank­ing function has been set to ON

Protection structure

When the valid beam channel(s) in the xed blanking function receive(s) the beam(s) from
the emitter, the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) of the
check the mounting condition and turn the power ON again.
(Even if the power is turned ON again, the xed blanking function still stays valid.)
When the xed blanking function is used, the received light intensity indicator of
ries is turned OFF regardless of the received light intensity.

SF4C

series is xed to “OFF.” In this case,

SF4C

se-

Functional Descriptions

3-1-2 Floating Blanking Function

If the number of the blocked beam channels is less than the set number of the beam channels, the
control output (OSSD 1 / 2) of
This function is useful when an obstacle moves within the sensing area.
The factory setting of this function is “invalid.”

The following items can be set.

Set number of beam channels

Selectable among 0 (the oating blanking function is invalid), 1, 2 or 3.

Invalid setting of both end beam channels (only for Ver. 2.1 of SF4C series)

Be able to select valid or invalid of oating blanking function in both ends of beam channels.

SET (Valid) : The

•

•

CLR (Invalid) : The oating blanking function becomes effective for all beam channels includ-

Non-serial beam channel setting

•

SET (Valid) :

•

CLR (Invalid) : When the beam channels are blocked discontinuously even in the set beam

SF4C

series is not turned “OFF.”

oating blanking function becomes invalid at both ends of beam channels. In

case either end of the beam channel is blocked, the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) of

SF4C

series is turned “OFF” regardless of the set number of the beam channels.

ing both end beam channels.

Even if the beam channels are blocked discontinuously in the set beam channels,
the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) of

channels, the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) of

SF4C

series is turned “ON.” (Discontinuous mode)

SF4C

series is turned “OFF.”

(Continuous mode)

When using the oating blanking function, the size of the minimum sensing object be­comes larger, and the safety distance is longer as well. For the calculation of the safety
distance, refer to the instruction manual enclosed with
Before designing the system, refer to the relevant laws and standards of the region
where

SF4C

The minimum sensing object differs depending on the set number of the beam channels.

series is to be used and then install

SF4C

SF4C

series.

series.

[For use in Europe (EU) (as EN 999)] (Also applicable to ISO 13855 / JIS B 9715)
(For intrusion direction perpendicular to the sensing area)
<In case that the minimum sensing object is over ø40mm>

Equation S = K × T + C

S : Safety distance (mm)
Minimum required distance between the sensing area surface and the dangerous parts of

the machine.
K : Intrusion velocity of operator’s body or object (mm/sec.)
Taken as 1,600 (mm/sec.) for calculation
T : Response time of total equipment (sec.)
T = T

m

+ T

SF4C

Tm: Maximum halting time of machine (sec.)
T

: Response time of

SF4C

SF4C

series (sec.)
C : Additional distance (mm)
C = 850 (mm)

<Minimum sensing object>

Floating blanking function

Val id

SF4C-H

,

SF4C-H -J05

Invalid

ø25mm ø45mm ø65mm ø85mm

1 beam channel 2 beam channels 3 beam channels

If the oating blanking function is used, the incident light intensity indicator is turned OFF
when an obstacle exists in the sensing range regardless of the incident light intensity.

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Functional Descriptions

3-1-3 Auxiliary Output Switching Function

This function changes the operation state of the auxiliary output. It is useful when desired to make an
indicator to operate or inform the operation state of the

The auxiliary output is a non-safety output. Therefore, do not use the auxiliary output for the
purpose of stopping the machine that the
result in death or serious injury.

The following settings are selectable.

Operation of the auxiliary output corresponding to

Setting
mode

Auxiliary output setting

Negative logic of the control

0

output (OSSD 1 / 2)
(factory setting)

Positive logic of the control

1

output (OSSD 1 / 2)
2 OFF when test output is valid OFF ON
3 ON when test output is invalid ON OFF

OFF under unstable light
4

receiving condition (Note 1)

ON under unstable light
5

receiving condition (Note 1)

6 ON during muting OFF

7 OFF during muting ON

ON in light receiving condition
8

(Note 2)

OFF in light receiving condition
9

(Note 2)

10 ON during safety input valid
11 OFF during safety input valid
12 OFF during lockout
13 ON during lockout

Notes: 1) When the xed blanking function, the oating blanking function or the muting function is used, the setting of ON / OFF

2) By the setting of ON / OFF in light receiving condition, light-receiving / light interrupted condition is output regardless of

<e.g.>
When the xed blanking function is used, if an obstacle exists in the set area and other area is in light receiving condi-

3) The state of the auxiliary output remains the same even if the

under unstable light-receiving condition does not work.

the xed blanking function, the oating blanking function or the muting function.

tion, the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) is in ON sate, however, the auxiliary output becomes OFF since the
has been detecting the obstacle.

When
test
input is
valid

Unstable
light-receiving
condition

ON

OFF

(Note 3) OFF ON (Note 3)

(Note 3) ON OFF (Note 3)

-

-

-- -

-- -

-- --

-- --

SF4C

series to PLC.

SF4C

series is installed. Failure to do so could

SF4C

series state

State of sensing area when test input is invalid

Unshielded

Others

Shielded

When
safety
input is
valid

OFF when OSSD is ON
ON when OSSD is OFF

ON when OSSD is ON
OFF when OSSD is OFF

ON during muting
Others: OFF

OFF during muting
Others: ON

ON OFF

OFF ON

ON

OFF

SF4C

series state changes.

-

-

--

--

-

-

-

-

-

-

SF4C

Lock­out

ON

OFF

(Note 3)

(Note 3)

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

-

-

OFF

ON

series

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Functional Descriptions

3-1-4 Muting Setting Changing Function

The setting of the muting function can be changed.

Setting of the muting function on each beam channel

Each beam channel can be set to “valid / invalid” in the muting function respectively. (Note)
All beam channel can not be all invalid.
The factory setting of this function is valid for all beam channels.

Note: If the beam channel set to invalid in the muting function is blocked, the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) becomes “OFF” and the

muting function is canceled.

There are two setting methods, “Auto” and “Manual” to set muting beam channel.

Auto setting : The beam channel which is currently blocked is set as the “valid” beam chan-

•
nel. When all beam channels are in light receiving condition, the setting is not
accepted. Furthermore, in the state that all beam channels are blocked, the all
beam channels become “valid” in the muting function.

Manual setting : Each beam channel can be set to “valid / invalid” in the muting function.

•
ON: The muting function is valid
OFF: The muting function is invalid

Muting maximum continuous valid time setting

Maximum continuous valid time setting for muting function can be changed.
The maximum continuous valid time is 1 to 600 sec. (1 sec. unit) or no limit.

Muting sensor output operation setting (only for Ver. 2.1 of SF4C series)

Output operation of muting sensor can be selected
Factory setting is NONO (Normally Open • Normally Open)

NONO (Normally Open, Normally Open)

•

A muting sensor which is to be connected to the muting input 1
(ON with light non-received status, ON with object approaching status and ON with object contacted status)
A muting sensor which is to be connected to the muting input 2
(ON with light non-received status, ON with object approaching status and ON with object contacted status)

NONC (Normally Open, Normally Close)

•

A muting sensor which is to be connected to the muting input 1
(ON with light non-received status, ON with object approaching status and ON with object contacted status)
A muting sensor which is to be connected to the muting input 2
(ON with light received status, ON with object non-approaching status and ON with object non-contacted status)

Muting function only for the sensing object exit

Muting function only for the sensing object exit can be set.
When setting to the muting function only for the sensing object exit, install the muting sensor only
in the dangerous zone and the installation in the safety zone is not required.
Using conditions of the muting function only for the sensing object exit is as follows.

The sensing object should move to one side.

•

(The sensing object should move from the dangerous zone to the safety zone.)
The sensing object should pass through the sensing area within 4 sec. after the muting sensor

•

turns OFF. (Note)

Note: Muting time only for the sensing object exit can be set between 0 (Invalid) to 4,000ms (Unit: 100ms).

In case using the muting function only for the sensing object exit and the oating blanking
function, set by being sure listed below.

The set beam channel number of the oating blanking function is 0 or 1 beam channel
only.
In case making valid the invalid setting of both end beam channels of the oating blank­ing function, set invalid the muting function of both ends of beam channels in each beam
channel setting of muting function.

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Functional Descriptions

Installation condition example of muting sensors when setting the muting function
only for the sensing object exit

Muting sensor B

Muting sensor A

Guard

S (m/sec.)

Sensing object

Guard

1

2

Safety zone Dangerous zone

1. The time of the sensing object to be passed through the muting sensors A to B shall be 0.03 to under 3 sec.
Distance between A and B (m) < S (m/sec.) × 3 (sec.)
S: The moving speed (m/sec.) of the sensing object

2. The time of the sensing object to be passed through the muting sensor A to the light curtain shall be under 4
sec.

Distance between muting sensor A and the light curtain (m) < S (m/sec.) × 4 (sec.)
Distance between muting sensor A and the light curtain (m) < Total length of the sensing object (m)
S: The moving speed (m/sec.) of the sensing object

3. The time of the sensing object to be passed through the light curtain to the end of guard zone shall be under
4 sec.

Distance between the light curtain and the end of guard zone (m) < S (m/sec.) × 4 (sec.) - 0.2
S: The moving speed (m/sec.) of the sensing object

Note: If a beam channel whose muting function is set to be invalid is blocked during the muting, the control output (OSSD 1 / 2)

will be turned OFF and the muting function will be released.

Muting input conditions

The order for inputting the muting input 1 and 2, which the muting function activates, can be set.

1 = 2: Valid even either muting input 1 or muting input 2 comes rst
1 2: Valid only when the muting input 1 comes rst
2 1: Valid only when the muting input 2 comes rst

Note: The setting is possible for each beam channel.

Light curtain

3

Combination of using muting input conditions and setting of each beam channel of the muting
function allows to set making muting function valid when muting input conditions are 1 to 2 or 2
to 1.
The setting method is to set the each beam channel setting of muting input condition 1 to 2 and
set the each beam channel setting of muting input condition 2 to 1.

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