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Single-beam Safety Sensor for Long Distance Detection

F3SS

F3SS

60-m long-distance detection. This transmissive-type photoelectric sensor for human body detection (Type 4) is ideal for integrated protection of an entire line or multi-sided detection of intrusion into large machines.

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ModelF3SS-AT60P
Sensor typeThrough-beam models
Safety categoryCategory 4, 3, 2, 1, or B
Detection capabilityOpaque objects, 31 mm in diameter or greater
Lens diameterDiameter 36 mm
Sensing distance0.3 to 60 m
Response time (under stable
light incident condition)
35 ms max.
Startup waiting time4 s or less
Power supply voltage (Vs)24 VDC ±10% (ripple p-p: 5% max.)
Current consumption
(no load)
Emitter: 170 mA max.
Receiver: 800 mA max.
Light source
(emitted wavelength)
Infrared LED (880 nm)
Effective aperture angle
(EAA)
±2.5° at 3 m
Control outputs (OSSD)Two PNP transistor outputs, load current 250 mA or less (residual voltage 1 V or less)
(excluding voltage drop due to cable extension)
Output operation modeLight-ON
IndicatorsEmitter: Power indicator (orange), error mode indicator (red)
Receiver: Light intensity level indicator (orange), OFF-state indicator (red),
ON-state indicator (green), interlock indicator (yellow)
Mutual interference
prevention function
Emitter Frequency Switch
Safety functionsAuto start mode, start interlock mode, and start/restart interlock mode can all be selected using
a switch in the receiver.
Connection methodConnected to the terminal block on the internal board.
Protective circuitsOutput load short and power supply reverse connection protection
Ambient temperatureOperating/Storage: 0 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidityOperating/Storage: 35% to 95% (with no icing or condensation)
Degree of protectionIEC Standard IP65
Vibration resistanceMalfunction/destruction: 10 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.7 mm, 20 sweeps each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceMalfunction/destruction: 100 m/s2, 1,000 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
MaterialAluminum (case and cap)
Weight (packed state)Approx. 2.5 kg (1 set)
AccessoriesSet of mounting clamps, operation manual, caps for conduits
Applicable standardsIEC (EN) 61496-1 Type4 ESPE *1, IEC(prEN)61496-2 Type4 AOPD *2

*1.ESPE (Electro-Sensitive Protective Equipment)

*2.AOPD (Active Opto-electronic Protective Devices)

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