SF4B Ver.2
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ideas for life Type 4 PLe SIL3 LIGHT CURTAIN SF4B SERIES Ver.2 Conforming to Machine & EMC Directive Certified Approved Listing Conforming to OSHA / ANSI (SF4B- -03 only) Conforming to 4584 Excluding SF4B- -03 and SF4B- G GB Certified (SF4B- only) Protection structure IP67 New version with improved environmental ew environmenta resistance performance Robust type SF4B-□G 2012.02 panasonic.co.jp/id/pidsx/global

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Advanced light curtains at the forefront of the industry Protection structure IP67 is achieved in such size Improved environmental resistance performance and easier operability New structure A seamless structure with least seam area possible is newly developed. The inner unit is protected by a cylindrical inner case. Seams such as unit and lens surfaces have been greatly reduced, so that particles such as oil mists and dust are prevented from getting in, rising its environmental resistance performance. SF4B series has passed the tests of IP65 and IP67 as specified by IEC / JIS standards....

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Slim 28 mm 1.102 in Achieving protection structure IP67 while keeping its slim body. Locate problems easily and quickly Light curtain diagnosis software Free download available from our website. Simply select the error no. that is displayed on the light curtain on the PC screen, and the section of error will be displayed visually. Coping process is also displayed for a quick resolution of the problem. STEP 1 Select the number of connected light curtains (1, 2, 3) STEP 2 Enter the error condition (error no.) (0, 1…9, F) Diagnosis starts! Section of error blinks Coping process is displayed ●...

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Resistant to impact, lessening damage to workpiece I Thick and robust housing resistant to impact I The SF4B-G series light curtain is enclosed in a 5 mm (0.197 in) thick robust metal case, protecting the workpiece from various types of impact, such as I collision or being stepped on. Collision - Impact Loads applied - Dropped The robust light curtain can be used without an L-shape or U-shape guard, reducing installation and maintenance. Fully protected sensing surface The sensing surface is fully protected by narrowing and deepening the exposed area of the sensing surface. Previous product...

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The case is designed so that shock upon impact is dissipated alleviating potential damage to the workpiece in the event of a collision. Previous product Large impact on collision Small impact on collision The light curtain and the mounting bracket are firmly secured with just two bolts. The light curtain is situated in the center of the mounting bracket, preventing beam axis deviation. The dimple structure makes alignment easy to adjust. M5 beam axis adjustment bolt Thickness Dimple structure The body has a alumite-treated case whereby paint does not stick to the workpiece in the event of a...

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A universal design that can be used anywhere in the world In Europe, America and Japan PNP output and NPN output in a single model! Europe IEC 61496-1/2, EN 55011, EN 61496-1 55011, etc, ISO 13849-1 and EN North America ANSI/UL 61496-1/2, UL CSA, OSHA/ANSI UL 61496-1/2, UL 1998, 1998, CSA and OSHA/ANSI, etc, South Korea Sl-G-35-2005, S2-W-11-2003 (Note) China GB 4584 (Note) Note: Except for SF4B-□G Supports both PNP and NPN polarities in a single model The SF4B series combines PNP transistor output and NPN transistor output in a single model. Overseas equipment that uses PNP, replacement...

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A unified response time of 14 ms for all models makes setup easy A fast response time of 14 ms has been achieved regardless of the number of beam channels, the beam axis pitches and the number of units connected in series. This reduces calculation work required for the safety distance. Safety distance Same response time of 14 ms Safety distance Characteristic distance for the machinery’s maximum stopping time Finger protection type 28 mm* 1.102 in Hand protection type or 116 mm*4.567 in Dangerous source Safety distance Characteristic distance for light curtain Characteristic distance for...

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Muting control function is built into light curtain Safety circuits are selectable A muting control function is provided to increase both safety and productivity (excluding SF4B-□-03) The light curtain is equipped with a muting control function that causes the line to stop only when a person passes through the light curtain, and does not stop the line when an object passes through. The muting sensors and muting lamps can be connected directly to the light curtain so that a exclusive controller is not required for muting. This both reduces costs and increases safety and productivity. Muting...

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A commitment to design that is easy to use Beam-axis alignment indicators show the incident light position at a glance Beam-axis alignment indicators display the beam channels of the light curtain in four blocks. When the beam channel at the bottommost channel (or topmost channel), which is used as a reference for beam-axis alignments, is correctly aligned, the LED blinks red. After this, each block lights red as the beam axes successively become aligned. When all channel beam axes are aligned, all LEDs light green. The display also has a stability indicator (STB) added so that setup can be...

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Options exclusive for light curtain are available for an easy construction of safety circuit Handy-controller SFB-HC* that enables the user to select a variety of settings SFB-HC Separate muting control function for each beam channel The handy-controller SFB-HC* (optional) can be used to carry out muting control for specified beam channels only. Because individual beam channel can be specified to suit the object, separate guards to prevent entry do not need to be set up. While muting control is active (line operating) Line stopped SFB-HC For example, depending on the height of the object,...

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SF4B Lineup of exclusive control units SF-C10 series SF-CL1T264T Supports both PNP and NPN polarities SF-C10 series Slim type control unit A single unit can be used for PNP / NPN input switching, reducing the number of parts that need to be registered. Having a thickness of 22.5 mm 0.886 in, it can be inserted even into narrow spaces inside panels. Plug-in connector type control unit SF-C11 Application expansion unit SF-C14EX(-01) Connecting to the light curtain is done using plug-in connector connections, which shorten setup and replacement time. Three safety circuit systems (Light curtain...

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