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Ratings and Specifications

Safety Light Curtains

MS/MSF4800-series Safety Light Curtains

SeriesAdvanced SeriesBasic Series
ModelIndividual useMS4800A-30-[]MS4800A-40-[]MS4800B-30-[]MS4800B-40-[]
Series connectionMSF4800A-30-[]MSF4800A-40-[]MSF4800B-30-[]MSF4800B-40-[]
Sensor typeType 4 Safety Light Curtain
Applicable safety categoryCategory 4, 3, 2, 1, or B
Minimum detectable objectOpaque object:
30-mm dia.
Opaque object:
40-mm dia.
Opaque object:
30-mm dia.
Opaque object:
40-mm dia.
Beam gap20 mm30 mm20 mm30 mm
Number of beams14 to 10612 to 6814 to 10612 to 68
Protective height280 to 2120 mm360 to 2040 mm280 to 2120 mm360 to 2040 mm
Sensing distance *10.3 to 20 m (selectable from 0.3 to 8 m with the Programming and Diagnostics Module)
Response time
(Refer to Datasheet.)
ON to OFFIndividual: 14 to 32 msIndividual: 14 to 23 msIndividual: 14 to 32 msIndividual: 14 to 23 ms
OFF to ON320 ms max.
Startup waiting time3.5 s max. for individual use, 4.5 s max. for series connection
Power supply voltage (Vs)24 VDC ± 20% (ripple p-p: 5% max.)
Current consump-
tion *2 (no load)
Transmitter285 mA max.
Receiver450 mA max.
Light source (emitted wavelength)Infrared LEDs (wavelength: 880 nm)
Effective aperture angle (EAA)Within ± 2.5 ° for the Transmitter and Receiver at a sensing distance of at least 3 m according to IEC 61496-2.
Control output (OSSD) *3Output transistor: PNP x 2, Load current: 625 mA max. (at 24 VDC), short-circuit protection
Auxiliary output *3 (non-safety output)Output transistor:
PNP x 1 or NPN x 1, selectable with the Programming and Diagnostics Module, Load current: 100 mA max. (at 24 VDC)
Output mode:
Control output synchronizing or alarm is selectable with the Programming and Diagnostics Module
Output transistor:
PNP x 1, Load current: 100 mA max. (at 24 VDC)
Output mode: Control output synchronizing
Output operation mode (Receiver)Control output 1, 2: Light-ON
Auxiliary output:
Control Output Synchronizing Mode: Auxiliary output goes ON when control output goes ON
Alarm Mode: Auxiliary output goes ON when the MS4800 enters alarm (lockout) condition
Input voltageExternal device monitoring input ON voltage: 11 to 28.8 V, OFF voltage: 0 to 2.6 V
Start input ON voltage: 11 to 28.8 V, OFF voltage: 0 to 1.2 V
For the MS4800B, use NC contacts for the start input switch.
For the MS4800A, refer to Datasheet.
Mutual interference reduction functionThe scan code (A/B) can be switched with the Programming and Diagnostics Module
Series connectionMSF4800 only
Connectable segments: 4 max.
Total number of beams: 256 max.
Maximum cable length between segments: 10 m
Response time when connected: Refer to Datasheet.
Test functionsSelf test (when power is turned ON and while power is supplied)
External test (light emission stop function by test input)
Safety functionsSelection of auto start mode and interlock mode
External device monitoring
Muting (MSF4800A only)
(MS4800-RM6 (sold separately) is required.)
Fixed blanking
Floating blanking
Monitored blanking
Reduced resolution blanking
Selection of auto start mode and interlock mode
External device monitoring
Connection methodPower supply connectors (M12, Transmitter: 5-pin, Receiver: 8-pin)
Series-connection connectors: (M12, Transmitter: 4-pin, Receiver: 4-pin)
Protective circuitOutput short-circuit protection, reverse polarity protection
Ambient temperatureOperating: - 10 to 55 ° C (with no icing), storage: - 25 to 70 ° C
Ambient humidity95% max. (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance20 M Ω min. (at 500 VDC)
Degree of protectionIP6 5 ( IEC 60529)
Vibration resistanceMalfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 0.35-mm double amplitude, 20 sweeps in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceMalfunction: 10G, 1,000 times in X, Y, and Z directions
MaterialsCase: Aluminum with polyurethane powder coating
Cap: Polycarbonate
AccessoriesTest rod, Instruction Manual, mounting set (2 top, 2 bottom mounting brackets), surge absorber
Applicable standardsIEC 61496-1, EN 61496-1, UL 61496-1 Type 4 ESPE (Electro-Sensitive Protective Equipment), IEC 61496-2, prEN 61496-2, UL 61496-2 Type 4 AOPD (Active Opto-electronic Protective Devices), IEC 61508 SIL3

*1.Use of the Spatter Protection Cover causes a 10% maximum sensing distance attenuation.

*2.The consumption current must not exceed 1.35 A for both the control outputs and auxiliary output. The rated current is the sum of the Transmitter (285 mA), Receiver (450 mA), control output 1 (625 mA), control output 2 (625 mA), and auxiliary output (100 mA).

*3.The 24-VDC value is a nominal value. The actual voltage depends on the supply voltage. Actual voltage = Supply voltage - 1 V.

Response Time

Curtains Used Individually (1-segment System)

Minimum number
of beams
Maximum number
of beams
Response time (ms)
NormalDelayed *
0161423
17712338
721263253
1271804168
1812355083
2362565999

Curtains Used in Series Connection (2-segment System)

Minimum number
of beams
Maximum number
of beams
Response time (ms)
NormalDelayed *
0652338
661203253
1211744168
1752295083
2302565999

Curtains Used in Series Connection (3-segment System)

Minimum number
of beams
Maximum number
of beams
Response time (ms)
NormalDelayed *
0592338
601143253
1151684168
1692235083
2242565999

Curtains Used in Series Connection (4-segment System)

Minimum number
of beams
Maximum number
of beams
Response time (ms)
NormalDelayed *
0532338
541083253
1091624168
1632175083
2182565999

*Refer to Datasheet.

Cable Extension Length

The maximum length and wire gauge for input and output signals are given in the following table.

TypeSignal nameWire gaugeRated maximum length
ReceiverControl outputs 1 and 222 AW G (0.32 mm)300-mA load: 45 m, 625-mA load: 22 m
Auxiliary output22 AW G (0.32 mm)50 m
Start input24 AW G (0.20 mm)50 m
External device monitoring (EDM) input24 AW G (0.20 mm)50 m
+24 V, 0 V20 AW G (0.52 mm)1.8-A load: 12.5 m, 1-A load: 22 m
Transmitter+24 V, 0 V22 AW G (0.32 mm)0.3-A load: 47 m
Machine test signal (MTS)22 AW G (0.32 mm)50 m

Note:Keep the cable length within the rated length. Failure to do so is dangerous because it may prevent safety functions from operating normally.

Accessories

Resource Module

ModelMS4800-RM6
Input power supply24 VDC ± 20%, 30 mA max.
Ambient temperature0 to 55 ° C
Ambient humidity95% max. (with no condensation)
Storage temperature- 25 to 75 ° C
Vibration resistanceMalfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 0.35-mm double amplitude, 20 sweeps in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceMalfunction: 10G, 1,000 times in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protectionIP2 0 (IEC 60529)
Muting sensorPNP 24-VDC (power consumption: 20 mA) Dark-ON/Light-ON or NO/NC combination
Muting indicator output *10 to 100 mA (NPN), 30 VDC max.
Applicable safety categoryIEC 61496-1 Type 4

*The muting indicator output contains a current monitoring circuit to confirm normal operation. Connect an external indicator load that supplies 10 to 100 mA of current.

Programming and Diagnostics Module

ModelMS4800-PDM
DisplayLCD multi-line display
Language capabilityEnglish, Japanese
Degree of protectionConforms to IP 65

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