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Short-range Safety Light Curtain (Type 4)

F3SN-A[]SS

F3SN-A[]SS

Greater resistance to external light interference. Significantly less interference with other sensors

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ModelF3SN-A[][][][]P25SS (-[][])
Sensor typeType 4 Safety Light Curtain
Setting tool connectionConnectable
Safety categoryCategory 4, 3, 2, 1, or B
Detection capabilityOpaque objects: 25 mm in diameter
Beam gap (P)15 mm
Number of beams (n)13 to 118 (Refer to "Ordering Information" on Data Sheet.)
Protective height (PH)217 to 1792 mm, PH = (n-1) x P + 37 mm
Lens diameterDiameter 9 mm
Operating range0.2 to 3.5 m
Response time (under
stable light incident
condition) (See *1 for
series connections.)
ON→ OFFProtective height: 217 to 742 mm: 10.0 ms, 832 to 1222 mm: 12.5 ms, 1312 to 1792 mm: 15.0 ms
OFF→ ONProtective height: 217 to 742 mm: 40 ms, 832 to 1222 mm: 50 ms, 1312 to 1792 mm: 60 ms
Startup waiting time1 s max.
Power supply voltage (Vs)24 VDC±10% (ripple p-p: 10% max.)
Current consumption
(no load)
EmitterUp to 50 beams: 140 mA max., 51 to 85 beams: 155 mA max., 86 beams or more: 170 mA max.
ReceiverUp to 50 beams: 100 mA max., 51 to 85 beams: 110 mA max., 86 beams or more: 120 mA max.
Light source (emitted wavelength)Infrared LED (870 nm)
Effective aperture angle (EAA)Within ±2.5° for the Emitter and Receiver at a detection distance of at least 3 m according to
IEC61496-2.
Control output (OSSD)Two PNP transistor outputs, load current: 300 mA max., residual voltage: 2 V max. (except for
voltage drop due to cable extension), allowable capacity load 0.075 μF, leak current 2 mA max.
Auxiliary output (non-safety
output)
One PNP transistor output, load current: 50 mA max., residual voltage: 2 V max.
(except for voltage drop due to cable extension)
External indicator output
(non-safety output) *2
One PNP transistor output, load current: 40 mA max., residual voltage: 2 V max.
(except for voltage drop due to cable extension)
Output operation modeControl output: Light-ON Auxiliary output: Dark-ON (can be changed by the F39-MC11)
External indicator output: Light-ON (can be changed by the F39-MC11) *2
Input voltageTest input, interlock selection input, reset input, and external relay monitor input voltages:
ON voltage: 9 to 24 V (sink current: 3 mA max.), OFF voltage: 0 to 1.5 V or open
Indicators *3EmitterPower indicator (green), interlock indicator (yellow), lockout indicator (red), test indicator
(orange), error mode indicator (3 red), light intensity level indicator (green: 5 levels)
ReceiverOFF-state indicator (red), ON-state indicator (green), lockout indicator (red), blanking indicator
(green), error mode indicator (3 red), light intensity level indicator (green: 5 levels)
Mutual interference prevention
function
Time-shared beam projection system by series connection, Sensitivity Automatic sensitivity
adjustment capability supported by the F39-MC11.
Series connectionsNumber of series connected Light Curtains: Up to 3 sets, Number of beams: Up to 240 beams,
Length of the series connection cable: 3 m max.
Test functions *4Self test (when power is turned ON and while power is supplied, one cycle during response time)
External test (light emission stop function by test input)
Safety functions *4Auto-reset/manual reset (interlock) *5, External relay monitor, Fixed blanking *6,
Floating blanking *6
Connection methodM12 Connector (8 pins)
Protective circuitsOutput short-circuit protection, reverse polarity protection
Ambient temperatureOperating: -10 to 55°C, storage: -30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidityOperating/storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation)
Ambient operating light intensityIncandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max. (light intensity on the receiver surface) Sunlight: 10,000 lx max.
(light intensity on the receiver surface)
Insulation resistance20 MΩ min.(at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength1000 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 min
Degree of protectionIP65 (IEC60529)
Vibration resistanceMalfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 0.7-mm double amplitude, 20 sweeps in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceMalfunction: 100 m/s2, 1000 times in X, Y, and Z directions
MaterialsCase: Aluminum, end cap: Zinc die-cast, optical cover: PMMA resin (acrylic resin)
Weight (packed state)Weight (g) = (Protective height) x 2.4 +α+β, α = 700 when the protective height is 217 to
592 mm, α = 800 when the protective height is 667 to 1222 mm, α = 900 when the protective
height is 1312 to 1792 mm, β = 0 for models with no suffix or ending with -01, β = 100 for
models ending with -02, β = 200 for models ending with -04
AccessoriesTest rod, instruction manual, error mode label, mounting brackets (top and bottom), mounting brackets (intermediate) *7
Applicable standardsIEC61496-1, EN61496-1 Type 4 ESPE (Electro-Sensitive Protective Equipment)
IEC61496-2 Type 4 AOPD (Active Opto-electronic Protective Devices)

*1.Use the following equations to determine series connection response time.
Series connection with two sets
Response time (ON→OFF): Sensor 1 response time + Sensor 2 response time + 3 ms
Response time (OFF→ON): Sensor 1 response time + Sensor 2 response time + 12 ms
Series connection with three sets
Response time (ON→OFF): Sensor 1 response time + Sensor 2 response time + Sensor 3 response time + 4 ms
Response time (OFF→ON): Sensor 1 response time + Sensor 2 response time + Sensor 3 response time + 16 ms

*2.Models ending in -01 and -04 only.

*3.The test indicator (orange) on the Emitter and the blanking indicator (green) on the Receiver will flash to indicate the need for preventive maintenance when the total ON time exceeds 30,000 hours.

*4.The glossary and functions are the same as those for the F3SN-A Series.

*5.The default setting of the manual reset mode is for both "Start" and "Restart" interlocks. Use the F39-MC11 to select start interlock only or restart interlock only.

*6.The function is not factory set. It can be set with the F39-MC11.

*7.Intermediate mounting brackets are supplied with the following models:
When the overall Light Curtain length is 640 to 1280 mm or less: 1 set included
When the overall Light Curtain length is over 1280 mm: 2 sets included

Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.