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Safety Light Curtain/Multi-beam Safety Sensor
Two Forms of Safety from OMRON: Safety Light Curtains and Multibeam Safety Sensors
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F3SN-A/F3SH-A
| Model *8 | Stand- alone | F3SN-A[][][][]P14 *1 | F3SN-A[][][][]P25 *1 | F3SN-A[][][][]P40 *1 | F3SN-A[][][][]P70 *1 | F3SH-A09P03 |
| Series connection | F3SN-A[][][][]P14- 01 *1 *2 | F3SN-A[][][][]P25- 01 *1 | F3SN-A[][][][]P40- 01 *1 | F3SN-A[][][][]P70- 01 *1 | F3SH-A09P03-01 | |
| Sensor type | Type 4 Safety Light Curtain | |||||
| Setting tool connection | Connectable | |||||
| Safety category | Category 4, 3, 2, 1, or B | |||||
| Detection capability | Opaque objects: 14 mm in diameter | Opaque objects: 25 mm in diameter | Opaque objects: 40 mm in diameter | Opaque objects: 70 mm in diameter | --- | |
| Beam gap (P) | 9 mm | 15 mm | 30 mm | 60 mm | 300 mm | |
| Number of beams (n) | 21 to 125 (odd numbers only) | 13 to 120 | 7 to 60 | 5 to 30 | 4 | |
| Protective height (PH) | 189 to 1125 mm PH = n × P | 217 to 1822 mm PH = (n - 1) × P + 37 | 217 to 1807 mm PH = (n - 1) × P + 37 | 277 to 1777 mm PH = (n - 1) × P + 37 | --- | |
| Outermost beam gap | --- | 900 mm | ||||
| Lens diameter | 9 mm × 4.6 mm | Diameter 9 mm | ||||
| Operating range | 0.2 to 7 m | 0.2 to 10 m | ||||
| Response time (under stable light incident condition) | ON to OFF: 10 to 15.5 ms max. OFF to ON: 40 to 62 ms max. | ON to OFF: 10 ms max. OFF to ON: 40 ms max. | ||||
| Startup waiting time | 1 s max. | |||||
| Power supply voltage (Vs) | 24 VDC ±10% (ripple p-p 10% max.) | |||||
| Current consumption (no load) | Emitter | Up to 50 beams: 140 mA max., 51 to 85 beams: 155 mA max., 86 beams and more: 170 mA max. | 140 mA max. | |||
| Receiver | Up to 50 beams: 100 mA max., 51 to 85 beams: 110 mA max., 86 beams and more: 120 mA max. | 100 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 IEC 61496-2 | |||||
| Control outputs (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) *3 | One PNP transistor output, load current 40 mA max., residual voltage 2 V max. (except for voltage drop due to cable extension) | |||||
| Output operation mode | Control 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) *3 | |||||
| Input voltage | Test input, interlock selection input, reset input, and external relay monitor input voltages; ON voltage: 9 to 24 V (with a sink current 3 mA max.), OFF voltage: 0 to 1.5 V or open | |||||
| Indicators | Emitter | Power indicator (green), interlock indicator (yellow), lockout indicator (red), test indicator (orange), error mode indicator (3 red), light intensity level indicator (green: 5 levels) | ||||
| Receiver | OFF-state indicator (red), ON-state indicator (green), lockout indicator (red), blanking indicator (green: F3SN-A only), Power indicator (green: F3SH-A only), error mode indicator (3 red), light intensity level indicator (green: 5 levels) | |||||
| Mutual interference prevention function *3 | Time-shared beam projection system by series connection | |||||
| Series connections | Number 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 | Self test (when power is turned ON and while power is supplied, one cycle during response time) External test (emission stop function by test input) | |||||
| Safety functions | Auto-reset/manual reset (interlock) *4 EDM (External Device Monitor) Fixed blanking *5 Floating blanking *5 | Auto-reset/manual reset (interlock) *4 EDM (External Device Monitor) | ||||
| Connection method | M12 connector (8 pins) | |||||
| Protective circuits | Output short-circuit protection, power supply reverse polarity protection | |||||
| Ambient temperature | Operating: - 10 to 55°C, storage: - 30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation) | |||||
| Ambient humidity | Operating/storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation) | |||||
| Ambient operating light intensity | Incandescent lamp: 3000 Ix max. (light intensity on the receiver surface) Sunlight: 10000 Ix max. (light intensity on the receiver surface) | |||||
| Insulation resistance | 20 M Ω min. (at 500 VDC) | |||||
| Dielectric strength | 1000 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 min. | |||||
| Degree of protection | IEC Standard IP65 | |||||
| Vibration resistance | Malfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 0.7-mm double amplitude, 20 sweeps in X, Y and Z directions | |||||
| Shock resistance | Malfunction: 100 m/s2, 1000 times in X, Y and Z directions | |||||
| Materials | Case: Aluminum, end cap: Zinc die-cast, optical cover: PMMA (acrylic resin), Cable: Oil-resistant PVC | |||||
| Weight (packed state) | Weight (g) = (Detection width) × 2.4 + α + β Detection width of 189 to 639 mm: α = 700, Detection width of 652 to 1,267 mm: α = 800, Detection width of 1,282 to 1,822 mm: α = 900, Model with no suffix or -01: β = 0, Model with suffix -02, -03, or -05: β = 100, Model with suffix -04: β = 200 | |||||
| Accessories | Test rod *6, instruction manual, error mode label, mounting brackets (top and bottom), mounting brackets (intermediate) *7 | |||||
| Applicable standards | IEC61496-1, EN61496-1 Type 4 ESPE (Electro-Sensitive Protective Equipment) IEC61496-2 Type 4 AOPD (Active Opto-electronic Protective Devices) | |||||
*1.The 4 digits in [][][][] in the model number represent the protective height. Use the formula given in the information on protective height specifications to calculate the height.
For example, if the beam gap is 9 mm, and the No. of beams is 21, the protective height will be 9 × 21 = 189 mm. The model with this protective height is F3SN-A0189P14.
*2.F3SN-A[][][][]P14-01 is a customized model. Consult with your dealer or OMRON representative when ordering this model.
*3.Only models ending in -01, -03, -04, or -05 have this output and functionality.
*4.For the factory setting, the manual reset mode is set to the "start/restart" interlock.
Using the F39-MC11 can select either the start interlock or the restart interlock.
*5.For the factory setting, the function is not set. It can be enabled with the F39-MC11.
*6.Not provided with the F3SN-A[][][][]P70 and F3SH-A.
*7.The intermediate mounting bracket is supplied with the following types:
Types which have the total length of the light curtain from 640 mm to 1280 mm: 1 set for each of emitter and receiver.
Types which have the total length of the light curtain over 1280 mm: 2 sets for each of emitter and receiver.
*8.Models with different connector configurations are also available as options. Refer to "Many Connector Variations" on Data Sheet.
F3SN-B
| Model *6 | F3SN-B[][][][]P25 | F3SN-B[][][][]P40 | F3SN-B[][][][]P70 | |
| Sensor type *7 | Type 2 Safety Light Curtain | |||
| Setting tool connection *7 | Not connectable | |||
| Safety category *7 | Category 2, 1, or B | |||
| Detection capability | Opaque objects: 25 mm in diameter | Opaque objects: 40 mm in diameter | Opaque objects: 70 mm in diameter | |
| Beam gap (P) | 15 mm | 30 mm | 60 mm | |
| Number of beams (n) | 13 to 119 (noncontinuous) | 7 to 60 (noncontinuous) | 5 to 30 | |
| Protective height (PH) | 217 to 1807 mm PH = (n - 1) × P + 37 mm | 217 to 1807 mm PH = (n - 1) × P + 37 mm | 277 to 1777 mm PH = (n - 1) × P + 37 mm | |
| Lens diameter | Diameter 9 mm | |||
| Operating range | 0.2 to 10.0 m | |||
| Response time (under stable light incident condition) | ON to OFF: 10 to 15 ms max. OFF to ON: 40 to 60 ms max. | |||
| Startup waiting time | 1 s max. | |||
| Power supply voltage (Vs) | 24 VDC ±10% (ripple p-p 10% max.) | |||
| Current consumption (no load) | Emitter | Up to 50 beams: 140 mA max., 51 to 85 beams: 155 mA max., 86 beams and more: 170 mA max. | ||
| Receiver | Up to 50 beams: 100 mA max., 51 to 85 beams: 110 mA max., 86 beams and more: 120 mA max. | |||
| Light source (emitted wavelength) | Infrared LED (870 nm) | |||
| Effective aperture angle (EAA) *7 | Within ±5° for the emitter and receiver at a detection distance of at least 3 m according to IEC 61496-2 | |||
| Control outputs (OSSD) *1 | 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) | |||
| Output operation mode *1 | Control output: Light-ON, Auxiliary output: Dark-ON | |||
| Input voltage | For test 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 | Emitter | Power indicator (green), interlock indicator (yellow), lockout indicator (red), test indicator (orange), error mode indicator (3 red), light intensity level indicator (green: 5 levels) | ||
| Receiver *7 | OFF-state indicator (red), ON-state indicator (green), lockout indicator (red), Optional function 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 | |||
| Series connections | Number 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 *7 | Self test (when power is ON and period is 1 s or less) External test (light emission stop function by test input) | |||
| Safety functions *2 *3 *7 | Auto-reset/manual reset (start/restart interlock) EDM (External Device Monitor) | |||
| Connection method | M12 connector (8 pins) | |||
| Protective circuits | Output short-circuit protection, reverse polarity protection | |||
| Ambient temperature | Operating: - 10 to 55°C, storage: - 30 to 70°C (with no icing or condensation) | |||
| Ambient humidity | Operating/storage: 35% to 95% (with no condensation) | |||
| Ambient operating light intensity | Incandescent lamp: 3000 Ix max. (light intensity on the receiver surface) Sunlight: 10000 Ix max. (light intensity on the receiver surface) | |||
| Insulation resistance | 20 M Ω min. (at 500 VDC) | |||
| Dielectric strength | 1000 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 min. | |||
| Degree of protection | IEC Standard IP65 | |||
| Vibration resistance | Malfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 0.7-mm double amplitude, 20 sweeps in X, Y and Z directions | |||
| Shock resistance | Malfunction: 100 m/s2, 1000 times in X, Y and Z directions | |||
| Materials | Case: Aluminum, end cap: Zinc die-cast, optical cover: PMMA (Acrylic resin) | |||
| Weight (packed state) | Weight (g) = (Detection width) × 2.4 + α + β Detection width of 189 to 639 mm: α = 700, Detection width of 652 to 1,267 mm: α = 800, Detection width of 1,282 to 1,822 mm: α = 900, Model with no suffix or -01: β = 0, Model with suffix -02, -03, or -05: β = 100, Model with suffix -04: β = 200 | |||
| Accessories | Test rod *4, instruction manual, mounting brackets (top and bottom), mounting brackets (intermediate) *5, error mode label | |||
| Applicable standards *7 | IEC61496-1, EN61496-1 Type 2 ESPE (Electro-Sensitive Protective Equipment) IEC61496-2 Type 2 AOPD (Active Opto-electronic Protective Devices) | |||
*1.A safety circuit has been adopted. Please note that the control logic (ON/OFF) may differ from conventionally used logic.
*2.The manual reset mode is set to the "start/restart" interlock. It is impossible to select interlock only or restart interlock only.
*3.No floating blanking or fixed blanking function is provided.
*4.Not provided with the F3SN-B[][][][]P70.
*5.The intermediate mounting bracket is supplied with the following types:
Types which have the total length of the light curtain from 640 mm to 1280 mm: 1 set for each of emitter and receiver.
Types which have the total length of the light curtain over 1280 mm: 2 sets for each of emitter and receiver.
*6.Models with different connector configurations are also available as options. Refer to "Many Connector Variations" on Data Sheet.
*7.Different from specifications of F3SN-A
Accessories
Control Units
| Model | F3SP-B1P | G9SA-300-SC * | |
| Applicable sensor | F3SN-A, F3SN-B, F3SH-A | ||
| Supply voltage | 24 VDC ±10% | ||
| Power consumption | 1.7 W DC max. (does not include the sensor's current consumption) | 24 VDC: 0.7 W DC max. (does not include the sensor's current consumption) | |
| Operating time | 100 ms max. (does not include the sensor's response time) | 300 ms max. (does not include the sensor's response time and bounce time) | |
| Response time | 10 ms max. (does not include the sensor's response time) | 10 ms max. (does not include the sensor's response time and bounce time) | |
| Relay output | No. of contact | 3 NO + 1 NC | 3 NO |
| Rated load | 25 VAC, 5 A (cos diameter = 1), 30 VDC, 5 A L/R = 0 ms | 250 VAC, 5 A | |
| Rated carry voltage | 5A | ||
| Connection method | Between sensor's | M12 connector (8 pins) | |
| Other | Terminal block | ||
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 280 g | Approx. 300 g | |
| Accessory | Instruction manual | ||
*For further details on the G9SA-300-SC.
Setting Console
| Model | F39-MC11 |
| Applicable sensor | F3SN-A, F3SH-A |
| Supply voltage | 24 VDC ±10% (provided from the sensor) |
| Connection method | Cable (included) |
| Weight (packed state) | 360 g |
| Accessories | One branching connector, 2-m cable, one connector cap, instruction manual |
External Indicators
| Model | F39-A01PR-L (Emitter) F39-A01PR-D (Receiver) | F39-A01PG-L (Emitter) F39-A01PG-D (Receiver) |
| Applicable sensor | F3SN-A[][][][]P[][]-01(-03, -04, -05) * F3SH-A09P03-01 | |
| Light source | Red LED | Green LED |
| Supply voltage | 24 VDC ±10% (provided from the sensor) | |
| Current consumption | 50 mA max. (provided from the sensor) | |
| Connection method | M12 connector (8 pins) | |
| Weight (packed state) | Approx. 80 g | |
*The indicator must be secured separately for models ending in "-04" or "-05." For the F3SN-B, only light-ON mode can be used.
Spatter Protection Slit Covers
| Model | F39-HS[][][][]A-14 | F39-HS[][][][]B-14 | F39-HS[][][][]A-25 F39-HSH09A-03 | F39-HS[][][][]B-25 F39-HSH09B-03 | |
| Applicable sensor | F3SN-A[][][][]P14(-01) | F3SN-A[][][][]P[][] (-01), F3SN-B[][][][]P[][] (-01), F3SH-A09P03(-01) | |||
| Operating range (typical value) * | When one cover is used | 3 m | 2 m | 5.5 m | 3.5 m |
| When two covers are used | 1 m | 0.5 m | 2 m | 1 m | |
| Distance that does not cause mutual interference (typical value) | When one cover is used | 6.5 m | 4.8 m | 12.2 m | 7.8 m |
| When two covers are used | 2.4 m | 1.2 m | 4.4 m | 2.1 m | |
*The maximum distance that can turn ON all of the five light intensity level indicators.
Environment-resistant Enclosures
| Model | F39-HP[][][][]-14 | F39-HP[][][][]-25 F39-HPH09-03 |
| Applicable sensor | F3SN-A[][][][]P14(-01) | F3SN-A[][][][]P[][] (-01), F3SN-B[][][][]P[][] (-01), F3SH-A09P03(-01) |
| Operating range characteristics | 0.2 to 6 m | 0.2 to 10 m |
| Degree of protection * | IP67 (IEC60529) | |
| Materials | Case: Acrylic resin, rubber: NBR60, mounting bracket: SUS316L, screw: SUS316L | |
*To conform to IP67, tighten the screws according to the "Cautions for Use" as described in the manual packaged together with the product.
Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.