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Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls

Light Curtain Type 4 SF4B (Discontinued Products)

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  • Specifications

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Last time buy (JST)

December 28, 2009

We are sorry, the products have been discontinued. 
Please refer to the details of the discontinued products and the recommended substitutes list below.

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Specifications

Individual specifications[SF4B-F□(-01)]

TypeMin. sensing object ø14 mm ø0.551 in type (10 mm 0.394 in beam pitch)
Model No. (Note 2)SF4B-F23(-01)SF4B-F31(-01)SF4B-F39(-01)SF4B-F47(-01)SF4B-F55(-01)SF4B-F63(-01)
No. of beam channels233139475563
Protective height230 mm
9.055 in
310 mm
12.205 in
390 mm
15.354 in
470 mm
18.504 in
550 mm
21.654 in
630 mm
24.803 in
Current consumptionEmitter: 80 mA or less,
Receiver: 120 mA or less
Emitter: 100 mA or less,
Receiver: 160 mA or less
Net weight
(Total of emitter and receiver)
570 g approx.680 g approx.800 g approx.920 g approx.1,030 g approx.1,150 g approx.
TypeMin. sensing object ø14 mm ø0.551 in type (10 mm 0.394 in beam pitch)
Model No. (Note 2)SF4B-F71(-01)SF4B-F79(-01)SF4B-F95(-01)SF4B-F111(-01)SF4B-F127(-01)
No. of beam channels717995111127
Protective height710 mm
27.953 in
790 mm
31.102 in
950 mm
37.402 in
1,110 mm
43.701 in
1,270 mm
50.000 in
Current consumptionEmitter: 100 mA or less, Receiver: 160 mA or lessEmitter: 115 mA or less, Receiver: 190 mA or lessEmitter: 135 mA or less, Receiver: 230 mA or less
Net weight (Total of emitter and receiver)1,260 g approx.1,380 g approx.1,620 g approx.1,850 g approx.2,090 g approx.

Note 1: Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 ℃ +68 ℉.

Note 2: The models with the suffix "-01" cannot be used with the handy-controller SFB-HC.

Individual specifications[SF4B-H□(-01)]

TypeMin. sensing object ø25 mm ø0.984 in type (20 mm 0.787 in beam pitch)
Model No. (Note 2)SF4B-H12(-01)SF4B-H16(-01)SF4B-H20(-01)SF4B-H24(-01)SF4B-H28(-01)SF4B-H32(-01)
No. of beam channels121620242832
Protective height230 mm
9.055 in
310 mm
12.205 in
390 mm
15.354 in
470 mm
18.504 in
550 mm
21.654 in
630 mm
24.803 in
Current consumptionEmitter: 70 mA or less,
Receiver: 95 mA or less
Emitter: 80 mA or less,
Receiver: 115 mA or less
Net weight (Total of emitter and receiver)570 g approx.680 g approx.800 g approx.920 g approx.1,030 gapprox.1,150 g approx.
TypeMin. sensing object ø25 mm ø0.984 in type (20 mm 0.787 in beam pitch)
Model No. (Note 2)SF4B-H36(-01)SF4B-H40(-01)SF4B-H48(-01)SF4B-H56(-01)SF4B-H64(-01)
No. of beam channels3640485664
Protective height710 mm
27.953 in
790 mm
31.102 in
950 mm
37.402 in
1,110 mm
43.701 in
1,270 mm
50.000 in
Current consumptionEmitter: 80 mA or less, Receiver: 115 mA or lessEmitter: 90 mA or less, Receiver: 140 mA or lessEmitter: 100 mA or less, Receiver: 160 mA or less
Net weight (Total of emitter and receiver)1,260 g approx.1,380 g approx.1,620 g approx.1,850 g approx.2,090 g approx.
TypeMin. sensing object ø25 mm ø0.984 in type (20 mm 0.787 in beam pitch)
Model No. (Note 2)SF4B-H72
(-01)
SF4B-H80
(-01)
SF4B-H88
(-01)
SF4B-H96
(-01)
No. of beam channels72808896
Protective height1,430 mm
56.299 in
1,590 mm
62.598 in
1,750 mm
68.898 in
1,910 mm
75.197 in
Current consumptionEmitter: 110 mA or less,
Receiver: 180 mA or less
Emitter: 120 mA or less,
Receiver: 200 mA or less
Net weight (Total of emitter and receiver)2,320 g approx.2,540 g approx.2,780 g approx.3,010 g approx.

Note 1: Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 ℃ +68 ℉.

Note 2: The models with the suffix "-01" cannot be used with the handy-controller SFB-HC.

Individual specifications[SF4B-A□(-01)]

TypeMin. sensing object ø45 mm ø1.772 in type (40 mm 1.575 in beam pitch)
Model No. (Note 2)SF4B-A6(-01)SF4B-A8(-01)SF4B-A10(-01)SF4B-A12(-01)SF4B-A14(-01)SF4B-A16(-01)
No. of beam channels6810121416
Protective height230 mm
9.055 in
310 mm
12.205 in
390 mm
15.354 in
470 mm
18.504 in
550 mm
21.654 in
630 mm
24.803 in
Current consumptionEmitter: 65 mA or less,
Receiver: 85 mA or less
Emitter: 70 mA or less,
Receiver: 95 mA or less
Net weight (Total of emitter and receiver)570 g approx.680 g approx.800 g approx.920 g approx.1,030 g approx.1,150 g approx.
TypeMin. sensing object ø45 mm ø1.772 in type (40 mm 1.575 in beam pitch)
Model No. (Note 2)SF4B-A18(-01)SF4B-A20(-01)SF4B-A24(-01)SF4B-A28(-01)SF4B-A32(-01)
No. of beam channels1820242832
Protective height710 mm
27.953 in
790 mm
31.102 in
950 mm
37.402 in
1,110 mm
43.701 in
1,270 mm
50.000 in
Current consumptionEmitter: 70 mA or less, Receiver: 95 mA or lessEmitter: 75 mA or less, Receiver: 105 mA or lessEmitter: 80 mA or less, Receiver: 120 mA or less
Net weight (Total of emitter and receiver)1,260 g approx.1,380 g approx.1,620 g approx.1,850 g approx.2,090 g approx.
TypeMin. sensing object ø45 mm ø1.772 in type (40 mm 1.575 in beam pitch)
Model No. (Note 2)SF4B-A36(-01)SF4B-A40(-01)SF4B-A44(-01)SF4B-A48(-01)
No. of beam channels36404448
Protective height1,430 mm
56.299 in
1,590 mm
62.598 in
1,750 mm
68.898 in
1,910 mm
75.197 in
Current consumptionEmitter: 85 mA or less,
Receiver: 130 mA or less
Emitter: 95 mA or less,
Receiver: 140 mA or less
Net weight (Total of emitter and receiver)2,320 g approx.2,540 g approx.2,780 g approx.3,010 g approx.

Note 1: Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 ℃ +68 ℉.

Note 2: The models with the suffix "-01" cannot be used with the handy-controller SFB-HC.

Common specifications

TypeMin. sensing object ø14 mm ø0.551 in typeMin. sensing object ø25 mm ø0.984 in typeMin. sensing object ø45 mm ø1.772 in type
Model No. (Note 2)SF4B-F□(-01)SF4B-H□(-01)SF4B-A□(-01)
Applicable standardsISO 13849-1 / JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4), EN 954-1 (Category 4), EN 61496-1 (Type 4), IEC 61496-1/2 (Type 4), UL 61496-1/2 (Type 4), JIS B 9704-1/2 (Type 4), UL 1998
Operating range (Note 3)0.3 to 7 m 0.984 to 22.966 ft12 to 64 beam channels type: 0.3 to 9 m 0.984 to 29.528 ft
72 to 96 beam channels type: 0.3 to 7 m 0.984 to 22.966 ft
6 to 32 beam channels type: 0.3 to 9 m 0.984 to 29.528 ft
36 to 48 beam channels type: 0.3 to 7 m 0.984 to 22.966 ft
Min. sensing object
(Note 4)
ø14 mm ø0.551 in opaque objectø25 mm ø0.984 in opaque objectø45 mm ø1.772 in opaque object
Effective aperture angle±2.5° or less [for an operating range exceeding 3 m 9.843 ft
(conforming to IEC 61496-2 / UL 61496-2)]
Supply voltage24 V DC ± 10 % 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, When selecting NPN output: Max. sink current 200 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (When selecting PNP output: between the control output and +V, When selecting NPN output: between the control output and 0 V)
・Residual voltage: 2.5V or less (When selecting PNP output: source current 200 mA, when selecting NPN output: sink current 200 mA)
(when using 20 m 65.617 ft length cable)
 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 light curtain or the synchronization signal)
(Note 5,6)
Protection circuitIncorporated
Response timeOFF response: 14 ms or less, ON response: 80 to 90 ms
Auxiliary output
(Non-safety output)
PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open-collector transistor (switching method)
・When selecting PNP output: Max. source current 60 mA, When selecting NPN output: Max. sink current 60 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (When selecting PNP output: between the auxiliary output and +V, When selecting NPN output: between the auxiliary output and 0 V)
・Residual voltage: 2.5V or less (When selecting PNP output: source current 60 mA, when selecting NPN output: sink current 60 mA)
(when using 20 m 65.617 ft length cable)
 Operation modeOFF when control outputs are ON,
ON when control outputs are OFF
(Factory setting; operating mode can be changed using the SFB-HC handy-controller).
Protection circuitIncorporated
Interference prevention functionIncorporated (Note 7)
Emission halt functionIncorporated
Interlock functionIncorporated [Manual reset / Auto reset (Note 8)]
External device monitoring functionIncorporated
Override functionIncorporated (Note 7)
Muting functionIncorporated (Note 7)
Optional functions
(Note 9)
Fixed blanking, floating blanking, auxiliary output switching, interlock setting changing, external relay monitor setting changing,
muting setting changing, protecting, light emitting amount control
Degree of protectionIP65 (IEC)
Ambient temperature-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 95 % RH
Ambient illuminanceIncandescent light: 3,500 lx or less at the light-receiving face
Dielectric strength voltage1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance20 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance300 m/s2 acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each
Emitting elementInfrared LED (Peak emission wavelength: 870 nm 0.034 mil)
MaterialEnclosure: Aluminium, Upper / lower case: Zinc, Sensing surface: Polycarbonate, Cap: PBT
Connecting methodConnector
Cable lengthTotal length up to 50 m 164.042 ft is possible for both emitter and receiver, with optional mating cables (Note 10)
AccessoriesMS-SFB-2 (Intermediate supporting bracket): (Note 11)
SF4B-TR14 (Test rod): 1 No
MS-SFB-2 (Intermediate supporting bracket): (Note 11)
SF4B-TR25 (Test rod): 1 No
MS-SFB-2
(Intermediate supporting bracket): (Note 11)

Note 1: Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 ℃ +68 ℉.

Note 2: The models with the suffix "-01" cannot be used with the handy-controller SFB-HC.

Note 3: The operating range is the possible setting distance between the emitter and the receiver. The light curtain can detect an object less than 0.3 m 0.984 ft away.

Note 4: When the floating blanking function is used, the size of the min. sensing object is changed.

Note 5: The outputs are not "OFF" when muting function is active even if the beam channel is interruped.

Note 6: In case the blanking function is valid, the operation mode is changed.

Note 7: Please use 12-core cable.

Note 8: The manual reset and auto reset are possible to be switched depending on the wiring status.

Note 9: In case of using optional function, the handy-controller (SFB-HC) (optional) is required. However, a handy-controller cannot be used with the SF4B-□-01 and the SF-C14EX-01.

Note 10: The cable can be extended within 30 m 98.425 ft (for emitter / receiver) when two light curtains are connected in series, within 20 m 65.617 ft when three light curtains are connected in series. Furthermore, when the muting lamp is used, the cable can be extended within 40 m 131.234 ft (for emitter / receiver).

Note 11: The intermediate supporting bracket (MS-SFB-2) is enclosed with the following models. The quantity of the enclosed bracket differs depending on the model as follows:
1 set: SF4B-F□ / Light curtain with 79 to 111 beam channels, SF4B-H□ / Light curtain with 40 to 56 beam channels, SF4B-A□ / Light curtain with 20 to 28 beam channels
2 sets: SF4B-F127, SF4B-H□ / Light curtain with 64 to 80 beam channels, SF4B-A□ / Light curtain with 32 to 40 beam channels
3 sets: SF4B-H□ / Light curtain with 88 to 96 beam channels, SF4B-A□ / Light curtain with 44 to 48 beam channels

Handy-controller

Model No.SFB-HC
Supply voltage24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P10 % or less (common to light curtain power supply)
Current consumption65 mA or less
Communication methodRS-485 two-way communications (Specific procedure)
Digital display4-digit red LED display x 2 (Selected beam channels, setting contents etc. are displayed.)
Function indicatorGreen LED x 9 (set function is displayed.)
FunctionsFixed blanking (Factory setting: Disabled) / Floating blanking (Factory setting: Disabled) / Auxiliary output change (Factory setting: Negative Logic of OSSD) / Light emitting amount control (Factory setting: Disabled) / Muting setting change (Factory setting: All beam channels enabled, A = B) / Interlock setting change (Factory setting: start / restart) / External device monitoring setting change (Factory setting: Enabled, 300 ms) / Setting detail monitoring / Protecting (Factory setting: Disabled)(Factory password setting: 0000) / Initialization / Copy
Ambient temperature-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 85 % RH
Voltage withstandability1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance20 MΩ , or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Cable8-core shielded cable, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long, with a connector at the end (2 cables)
WeightNet weight: 200 g approx.
AccessoriesAdapter cable: 2 cables

Note : Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 ℃ +68 ℉.

Laser alignment tool

Model No.SF-LAT-2N
Supply voltage3 V (LR6 battery x 2 pcs.)
Battery1.5 V (LR6 battery) x 2 pcs. (replaceable)(Note 2)
Battery lifetime30 hours approx. of continuous operation
(LR6 battery, at +25 ℃ +77 ℉ ambient temperature)
Light sourceRed semiconductor laser: class 2 (IEC / JIS), Class II (FDA)
(Max. output: 1 mW, Peak emission wavelength: 650 nm 0.026 mil)(Note 3)
Spot diameter10 mm 0.394 in approx. (at 5 m 16.404 ft distance)
Ambient temperature0 to +40 ℃ +32 to +104 ℉ (No dew condensation),
Storage: 0 to +55 ℃ +32 to +131 ℉
Ambient humidity35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
MaterialEnclosure: ABS, Mounting part: Aluminum
WeightNet weight: 150 g approx. (without batteries)

Notes:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 ℃ +68 ℉.

2) LR6 dry cell batteries are not provided with the product. Please purchase them separately.

3) This product complies with the FDA regulations (FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) in accordance with FDA Laser Notice No. 56, except for complying with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3.

Corner mirror

Model No.RF-SFBH-□
Attenuation rate of sensing rangeWith one mirror: Declined to 90 %,
With two mirrors: Declined to 80 %
(When used in combination with the SF4B series)
Ambient temperature-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 95 % RH
Vibration resistance10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance300 m/s2 acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each
MaterialEnclosure: Alminium, Mounting bracket: Stainless Steel,
Mirror (rear surface mirror): Glass, Side cover: EPDM
AccessoriesIntermediate supporting bracket:
1 set (RF-SFBH-40/48/56/64),
2 sets (RF-SFBH-72/80/88/96)

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Dimensions

  • Unit: mm in

SF4B-□ (-01)

Light curtain

Assembly dimensions

Mounting drawing for the light curtain on which the standard mounting brackets (MS-SFB-1) (optional) and the intermediate supporting brackets are mounted.

[Back mounting]

SF4B-□ (-01)

[Side mounting]

SF4B-□(-01)

Light curtain

Assembly dimensions

Mounting drawing for the light curtain on which the dead zoneless brackets (MS-SFB-3) (optional) and the intermediate supporting brackets are mounted.

[Back mounting]

[Side mounting]

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