Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls
MENU
Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls

SF4C-F15｜Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4 PLe SIL3 SF4C

Download

*Photo may vary from actual product.

This product has been confirmed that it does not contain the 6 substances specified in EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and the 4 substances specified in 2015/863/EU.

Product Number

SF4C-F15

Part Number

SF4C-F15

Product

Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain [Type 4 PLe SIL3]

Details

Min. sensing object ø14 mm ø0.551 in type (10 mm 0.394 in beam pitch) [Cable type]

Product Name

 Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4 PLe SIL3 SF4C

Contact Us

*Specifications and design of the products are subject to change without notice for the product improvement.

Spec Detail

Specifications and design of the products are subject to change without notice for the product improvement.
ItemSpecifications
Part NumberSF4C-F15
Product NumberSF4C-F15
Products NameUltra-slim Safety Light Curtain [Type 4 PLe SIL3]
Product detailsMin. sensing object ø14 mm ø0.551 in type (10 mm 0.394 in beam pitch) [Cable type]
The price of the productPlease contact our office
No. of beam channels15
Protective height160 mm 6.299 in
Current consumption:Large multipurpose indicator lights offEmitter: 70 mA or less
Receiver: 80 mA or less
Current consumption:Large multipurpose indicator lights upEmitter: 105 mA or less
Receiver: 110 mA or less
PFHD1.35 × 10-9
MTTFD100 years or more
Net weight (Total of emitter and receiver)600 g approx.
Applicable standards:International standardIEC 61496-1/2 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1:2015 (Category 4, PLe), IEC 61508-1 to 3 (SIL 3)
Applicable standards:JapanJIS B 9704-1/2 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4), JIS C 0508-1 to 3(SIL3)
Applicable standards:EuropeEN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN ISO 13849-1:2015 (Category 4, PLe), EN 61508-1 to 3 (SIL 3), EN 55011, EN 50178, EN 61000-6-2
(Note) Regarding EU Machinery Directive, a Notified Body, TÜV SÜD, has certified with the type examination certificate.
Applicable standards:North AmericaANSI/UL 61496-1/2 (Type 4), ANSI/UL 508, UL 1998 (Class 2), CAN/CSA 61496-1/2 (Type 4), CAN/CSA C22.2 No.14,OSHA 1910.212, OSHA 1910.217(C), ANSI B11.1 to B11.19, ANSI/RIA 15.06
(Note) With regards to the standards in the US/Canada, a Notified Body, TÜV SÜD, has certified the CTÜVUS mark.
Applicable regulations and certificationsCE Marking (Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking [Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations], TÜV SÜD certification
Operating range0.1 to 3 m 0.328 to 9.843 ft
(Note) The operating range is the possible setting distance between the emitter and the receiver.
Beam pitch10 mm 0.394 in
Min. sensing objectø14 mm ø0.551 in opaque object
(Note) When the floating blanking function is used, the size of the min. sensing object is changed.
Effective aperture angleplus or minus 2.5℃ or less [for an operating range exceeding 3 m 9.843 ft (conforming to IEC 61496-2 / ANSI/UL 61496-2)]
Power voltage24 V DC +10-15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Control outputs (OSSD 1, OSSD 2)PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open-collector transistor (switching method)
[When selecting PNP output]
- Max. source current: 200 mA
- Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the control output and +V)
- Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less (source current 200 mA, when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable)
- Leakage current: 200 micro A or less (including power supply OFF condition)
- Max. load capacity: 1 micro F (No load to Max. output current)
- Load wiring resistance: 3 Ω or less

[When selecting NPN output]
- Max. sink current: 200 mA
- Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the control output and 0 V)
- Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less (sink current 200 mA, when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable)
- Leakage current: 200 micro A or less (including power supply OFF condition)
- Max. load capacity: 1 micro F (No load to Max. output current)
- Load wiring resistance: 3 Ω or less
Control outputs (OSSD 1, OSSD 2):Operation modeON when all beam channels are received, OFF when one or more beam channels are interrupted (OFF also in case of any malfunction in the Safety Light Curtain or the synchronization signal)
(Note) The outputs are not ''OFF'' when muting function is active even if the beam channel is interruped.
(Note) In case the blanking function is valid, the operation mode is changed.
Control outputs(OSSD1, OSSD2):Protection circuitIncorporated
Response timeOFF response: 9 ms or less
ON response: 90 ms or less
Auxiliary output (Non-safety output)PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open-collector transistor (switching method)
[When selecting PNP output]
- Max. source current: 100 mA
- Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the auxiliary output and +V)
- Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less (source current 100 mA, when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable)

[When selecting NPN output]
- Max. sink current: 100 mA
- Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the auxiliary output and 0 V)
- Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less (sink current 100 mA, when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable)
Auxiliary output (Non-safety output):Operation modeOFF when control outputs are ON, ON when control outputs are OFF (Factory setting, operating mode can be changed using the SFC-HC handy-controller).
Auxiliary output (Non-safety output):Protection circuitIncorporated
ELCA functionIncorporated (reducing mutual interference automatically)
Test / reset input functionIncorporated
Interlock functionIncorporated [Manual reset / Automatic reset (Note)]
(Note) The manual reset and automatic reset are possible to be switched depending on the wiring status.
External device monitoring functionIncorporated
Safety input functionIncorporated (safety contact)
Muting functionIncorporated
Override functionIncorporated
Optional functionsFixed blanking, floating blanking, auxiliary output change, safety input (safety sensor), large multi-purpose indicator setting change, interlock setting change, external relay monitoring setting change, muting setting change, override setting change, protecting
(Note) In case of using optional function, the handy-controller SFC-HC is required.
Pollution degree3
Operating altitude2,000 m 6,561 68 ft or less (Note：Do not use or store in an environment pressurized to atmospheric pressure or higher at an altitude of 0 m.)
Environmental resistance:Degree of protectionIP67 / IP65 (IEC)
Environmental resistance:Ambient temperature-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -25 to +60 ℃ -13 to +140 ℉
Environmental resistance:Ambient humidity30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminanceIncandescent light: 5,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face
Environmental resistance:Voltage withstandability1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Environmental resistance:Insulation resistance20 MΩ , or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Environmental resistance:Vibration resistance10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Environmental resistance:Shock resistance300 m/s2 acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting elementInfrared LED (Peak emission wavelength: 855 nm 0.034 mil)
MaterialEnclosure: Polycarbonate alloy
Sensing surface: Polycarbonate alloy
Cable0.15mm2 (power line: 0.2 mm2) 12-core heat-resistant PVC cable, 5 m 16.404 ft long
Cable extensionExtension up to 40.5 m 132.874 ft is possible for both emitter and receiver, with 0.2 mm2 or more cable.
(Note) When the muting lamp is used, the cable can be extended within 30.5 m 100.066 ft (for emitter / receiver).
AccessoriesMS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 set
SF4C-TR14 (Test rod): 1 No.

MENU

Recently checked products

Recently checked product numbers