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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3-3-1 Power Supply Unit ························································ 55 3-3-2 I/O Circuit and Connection·············································· 56 3-3-3 Cable Specification ······················································· 58 3-3-4 Normal Connection ······················································· 59 3-3-5 Series Connection ························································ 60 © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 3 -...
Page 4 Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX office of the nearest distributor. English and Japanese versions of this instruction manual are original. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 4 -...
Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Before Using This Device Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s Light Curtain, SF4-AH series (hereinafter called ‘this device’). Please read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and optimum use of this product.
Page 6: Attention Marks
Areas exposed to corrosive or explosive gases Areas exposed to vibration or shock of levels higher than that specified Areas exposed to contact with water Areas exposed to too much steam or dust © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 6 -...
Page 7  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 min. sensing objects. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 7 -...
Page 8: Applicable Standards / Regulations
 When this device is used in a place other than the places shown in the table above, be sure to confirm the standards or regulations applicable in each region or country before use. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 8 -...
Page 9: Confirmation Of Packed Contents
1 set: SF4-AH36(-H), SF4-AH40(-H) 2 sets: SF4-AH48(-H) 3 sets: SF4-AH56(-H), SF4-AH64(-H), SF4-AH72(-H) 4 sets: SF4-AH80(-H) 5 sets: SF4-AH88(-H), SF4-AH96(-H) Instruction Manual (this manual) 1 pc. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 9 -...
Page 10: Chapter 2 General Outline
Chapter 2 General Outline 2-1 Features This device (SF4-AH series) is a light curtain with the following features.  It requires no special controller.  The control output (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) is PNP output type.  It has a beam pitch of 20mm (detection capability: 30mm) and can have a sensing height from 190mm to 1,950mm.
Page 11 If side mounting is required, please place an order for the optional side intermediate supporting brackets (MS-SF2N-4 or MS-SF4A-H4 for ‘-H’ type). The L-shaped intermediate supporting bracket is used for rear mounting and side mounting in common. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 11 -...
Page 12 3) The blanking function is set by using the handy-controller (SF-HC) (optional). Please purchase the handy-controller separately. 4) The description given in [ ] is marked on the sensor. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 12 -...
Page 13: Specifications
Model-wise specifications PFHd: Probability of dangerous failure per hour, MTTFd: Mean time to dangerous failure. Model Example: SF4-AH48 No. of beam channels: 48 channels Normal case type © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 13 -...
Page 15 Both emitter and receiver are adjusted before shipment, please apply both emitter and receiver with the same serial No. The serial No. is indicated on the plates of both emitter and receiver. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 15 -...
Page 16: Dimensions
2-4 Dimensions 2-4-1 Rear Mounting SF4-AH□ © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 16 -...
Page 18: Side Mounting
The number of side mounting intermediate supporting brackets required differs according to the sensing height. When ordering them, please refer to the table in the below. SF4-AH□ © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 18 -...
Page 20: Rear Mounting In Series Connection
2-4-3 Rear Mounting in Series Connection SF4-AH□ © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 20 -...
Page 22: Side Mounting In Series Connection
2-4-4 Side Mounting in Series Connection SF4-AH□ © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 22 -...
Page 24: Rear Mounting With Optional Front Protection Unit
2-4-5 Rear Mounting with Optional Front Protection Unit SF4-AH□ © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 24 -...
Page 25: Side Mounting With Optional Front Protection Unit
2-4-6 Side Mounting with Optional Front Protection Unit SF4-AH□ © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 25 -...
Page 26: Rear Mounting With Optional Front Protection Unit
2-4-7 Rear Mounting with Optional Front Protection Unit in Series Connection SF4-AH□ © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 26 -...
Page 27: In Series Connection
2-4-8 Side Mounting with Optional Front Protection Unit in Series Connection SF4-AH□ © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 27 -...
Page 28: Functions
2) In case of series connection, 20ms or less. Do not use the emission halt function for the purpose of stopping the equipment. There is a danger of serious injury or death. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 28 -...
Page 29: Interference Prevention Function
The output mode of the auxiliary output can be changed by using the handy-controller (SF-HC) (optional). Refer to the instruction manual of the handy-controller for the details of the function setting with handy-controller (SF-HC) (optional). © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 29 -...
Page 30: Other Functions (Optional)
4. When light is emitted: Output ON, when light is not emitted: Output OFF  Protecting function This protecting function does not change the sensor setting without inputting a password. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 30 -...
Page 31: Options
 Slit on receiver side: 0.3 to 3m  Slit on receiver side: 0.3 to 3m  Slit on both side: 0.3 to 1.5m  Slit on both side: 0.3 to 2m © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 31 -...
Page 32 Each end of the cable is equipped with a connector. This cable is used for cable extension. SF4A-CCJ10 For emitter: 6-core shielded cable For receiver: 6-core shielded cable With connector on both ends © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 32 -...
Page 33 Convenient for mounting on an aluminum frame. Note: When using the intermediate supporting bracket, it is not possible to mount this center mounting bracket to the aluminum flame. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 33 -...
Page 34 MC-SF4AH-36 SF4-AH36(-H) This unit protects the lens surface from a damage. MC-SF4AH-40 SF4-AH40(-H) MC-SF4AH-48 SF4-AH48(-H) MC-SF4AH-56 SF4-AH56(-H) MC-SF4AH-64 SF4-AH64(-H) MC-SF4AH-72 SF4-AH72(-H) MC-SF4AH-80 SF4-AH80(-H) MC-SF4AH-88 SF4-AH88(-H) MC-SF4AH-96 SF4-AH96(-H) © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 34 -...
Page 35: Chapter 3 Wiring And Mounting
The sensing height is determined by the number of beam channels. Further, the sensing range can be 0.3 to 7m. <Example of correct installation> <Example of incorrect installation> © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 35 -...
Page 36: Safety Distance
The max. response time of the machine should be timed with the machine to be actually used. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 36 -...
Page 37 : Maximum halting time of device (s) : Response time of this device (s) C: Additional distance calculated from the minimum detecting object of the sensor (mm) C = 850 (mm) © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 37 -...
Page 38 S = 1,600 × T + 146 = 1,600 × 0.3 + 146 = 626 Since this value matches with Case 5) above, S is 626 (mm). © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 38 -...
Page 39 Since the calculation above is performed by taking 1 (inch) = 25.4 (mm), there is a slight difference between the representation in (mm) and that in (inch). Refer to the relevant standard for the details. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 39 -...
Page 40: Influence Of Reflective Surfaces
±3° to take care of beam misalignment, etc., during installation. Allowable distance from sensor beam channel to reflective surface © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 40 -...
Page 41: Sensor Placement
If mutual interference occurs, it can result in serious injury or death. <Example of sensor placement> <Reference> The above figures are just examples of sensor placement. If there are any questions or problems, please contact our office. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 41 -...
Page 42: Mounting
L-shaped intermediate supporting bracket. (Tightening torque: 1.8N·m or less) <Reference> For mounting the receiver, the U-shaped rear mounting intermediate supporting bracket is mounted upside down. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 42 -...
Page 43 L-shaped intermediate supporting bracket. (Tightening torque: 1.8N·m or less) <Reference> For mounting the receiver, the U-shaped side mounting intermediate supporting bracket is mounted upside down. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 43 -...
Page 44 4. Fix the intermediate supporting bracket with the two hexagon-socket-head bolts [M5 (please arrange separately)]. (36 beam channels, or more) © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 44 -...
Page 45 40 beam channels, or more. Use it when the protection bar bends a lot. 3) The protection bar intermediate supporting bracket is for rear mounting and side mounting in common. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 45 -...
Page 46: Extension And Dismantling Of Sensor (Series Connection)
The connector on the main side is male type (pin side).  The cable for series connection (SF4A-CSL□) cannot be extended. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 46 -...
Page 47 Cable length (mm) SF4A-CSL02 SF4A-CSL05 SF4A-CSL10 1,000 SF4A-CSL30 3,000 <Dismantling of sensor> 1. For dismantling the cable for series connection, follow the procedure of <Extension of sensor> in reverse. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 47 -...
Page 48: Dimensional Drawing Of Mounting Brackets
2) Side mounting bracket (right side) / MS-SF2N-3 Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) 3) Side mounting bracket (left side) / MS-SF2N-3 Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 48 -...
Page 49 5) Retaining plate / Enclosed with MS-SF2N-2 and MS-SF2N-4 Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) 6) U-shaped rear mounting supporting bracket / Enclosed with MS-SF2N-2 Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 49 -...
Page 50 Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) 9) U-shaped rear mounting supporting bracket (for spatter protection hood type) / Enclosed with MS-SF4A-H2 Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 50 -...
Page 51 Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) 12) Protection bar mounting bracket (right side) / Enclosed with MC-SF4AH-□ Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 51 -...
Page 52 13) Protection bar mounting bracket (left side) / Enclosed with MC-SF4AH-□ Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) 14) Protection bar intermediate supporting bracket / Enclosed with MC-SF4AH-□ Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 52 -...
Page 53 Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) 16) L-shaped side mounting intermediate supporting bracket for front protection bracket / MS-SF4A-L4 Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Black chromate) © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 53 -...
Page 54: Mounting Angle Adjustment Range
By this procedure, the mounting angle can be adjusted up to ±15°. For accurate positioning, refer to ‘3-4-1 Beam-axis Alignment’ for details. The same procedure is to be performed for both side, as well as, rear mounting. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 54 -...
Page 55: Wiring
6) In case a surge is generated, take countermeasures such as connecting a surge absorber to the origin of the surge. 7) Power supply unit corresponding to CLASS 2 (only for requiring UL Listing Mark / C-UL US Listing Mark conformation) © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 55 -...
Page 56: I/O Circuit And Connection
Note: Vs is the same voltage as the voltage of the power supply to be used. <Reference> Use a safety relay unit or an equivalent control circuit in safety for FSD. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 56 -...
Page 57 Pulse width (width of 1 in the figure) [μs] ... 3 Total number pf pulse width / A ms (product of 2 and 3) 200 max. Width of 4 in the figure [μs] 250 to 400 © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 57 -...
Page 58: Cable Specification
Model No. L (m) model No. SF4A-CC3  The connectors can be distinguished from their color as follows. SF4A-CC7 Connector for emitter: gray, connector for receiver: black SF4A-CC10 © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 58 -...
Page 59: Normal Connection
Note: Vs is the same voltage as the voltage of the power supply to be used. <Reference> Use a safety relay unit or an equivalent control circuit in safety for FSD. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 59 -...
Page 60: Series Connection
Note: Vs is the same voltage as the voltage of the power supply to be used. <Reference> Use a safety relay unit or an equivalent control circuit in safety for FSD. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 60 -...
Page 61: Adjustment
<Reference> If the intermediate supporting bracket has been mounted on the sensor main body, loosen the hexagon-socket-head bolt for position adjustment [M4 (length 10mm)] before alignment. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 61 -...
Page 62 [M4 (length 10mm)] for position adjustment. (Tightening torque: 1.8N·m or less) 6. Check, once again, that the beam-axis alignment indicators in the display of the emitter and receiver do light up. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 62 -...
Page 63: Operation Test
If the indicators show reception of the light even though the test rod blocks the light, check whether there is any reflective object or extraneous light source near this device or not. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 63 -...
Page 64: Operation
(OSSD 1, OSSD 2), the operation indicator is marked as OSSD on the sensor. 3) This is for emission in normal mode. In case of emission in short mode, lights up in orange. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 64 -...
Page 65 2) This is for emission in normal mode. In case of emission in short mode, lights up in orange. 3) In case of series connection, 20ms or less. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 65 -...
Page 66 (OSSD 1, OSSD 2), the operation indicator is marked as OSSD on the sensor. 2) This is for emission in normal mode. In case of emission in short mode, lights up in orange. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 66 -...
Page 67 (OSSD 1, OSSD 2), the operation indicator is marked as OSSD on the sensor. 3) This is for emission in normal mode. In case of emission in short mode, lights up in orange. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 67 -...
Page 68 (OSSD 1, OSSD 2), the operation indicator is marked as OSSD on the sensor. 3) This is for emission in normal mode. In case of emission in short mode, lights up in orange. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 68 -...
Page 69 In such cases, clean the sensing surface or realign the beam axis. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 69 -...
Page 70: Chapter 4 Maintenance
0 to +1.5V. At this time, the effect of external noise can be inspected. In case external noise affects the operation, remove its cause and re-inspect. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 70 -...
Page 71: Periodic Inspection (Every Six Months)
5) When the wiring method or wiring layout is changed. 6) When FSD (Final Switching Device) parts are replaced. 7) When FSD (Final Switching Device) setting is changed. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 71 -...
Page 72: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX. The blinking cycle of the fault indicator is shown as follows. Check the frequency of the lighting after passing approx. 2 seconds of the lighting off. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 72 -...
Page 73: Troubleshooting Of Receiver
Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX. The blinking cycle of the fault indicator is shown as follows. Check the frequency of the lighting after passing approx. 2 seconds of the lighting off. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 73 -...
Page 74: Chapter 6 Others
It is the area over which intrusion by people or objects can be detected by Sensing area one set of sensor. It is given by the product of the protective height and the operating range. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 74 -...
Page 75 The abbreviation for the Presence Sensing Device Initiation. PSDI The safety device that restarts automatically without any operation by the operator after the device detects danger status and halts for a while. © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 75 -...
Page 76: Ce Marking Declaration Of Conformity
- EN 50178 : 1997 - EN 55011 : 2007 +A2 :2007 - EN 61000-6-2: 2005 Type Examination: Certified by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH Ridlerstrasse 65 80339 München Germany © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 76 -...
Page 77 Second edition: August 20, 2002 Third edition: October 1, 2002 Fourth edition: August 31, 2007 Fifth edition: October 5, 2009 Sixth edition: March 4, 2011 Seventh edition: March 12, 2013 © Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 MJE-SF4A No.0038-55V - 77 -...
Page 79 (2) Any Products found to be defective must be shipped to Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX with all shipping costs paid by Purchaser or offered to Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX for inspection and examination. Upon examination by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX, Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace at no charge, or refund the purchase price of, any Products found to be defective.

Panasonic SF4-AH Series Instruction Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 General Outline

Chapter 3 Wiring and Mounting

Chapter 4 Maintenance

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

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