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F3W-MA

Smart Muting Actuator

F3W-MA

Integrated muting sensor based on multi-beam photoelectric sensor

Troubleshooting

Select the indicator status to see the error cause and solution.

Ratings/Specifications

F3W-MA0100P F3W-MA0300P
Perfor-
mance
Beam Gap between Muting
Trigger Beams
100 mm 300 mm
Number of Beams 8 20
Standard Detection Object 30 mm
Operating
Range
Long 0.3 to 20.0 m (1 to 65 ft.)
Short 0.3 to 7.0 m (1 to 23 ft.)
Response
Time
Operation 13 ms max.
Reset 26 ms max. (Synchronized)
78 ms max. (Not synchronized)
Effective Aperture Angle ±2.5° max., emitter and receiver at operating range of 3 m or greater
Light Source Infrared LEDs, Wavelength: 870 nm
Startup Waiting Time 2 s max.
Elec-
trical
Power Supply Voltage (Vs) SELV/PELV 24 VDC±20% (ripple p-p 10% max.)
Current
Consumption
Emitter 35 mA 45 mA
Receiver 75 mA 75 mA
Muting Outputs Two PNP transistor outputs. *
Load current of 300 mA max.,
Residual voltage of 2 V max. (except for voltage drop due to cable extension)
* This product is a PNP output model. Use with the PNP output model safety light curtain.
Output
Operation
Mode
Muting
Output A
Dark-ON
(Muting Output A is enabled when MUTE A trigger beam is blocked.)
Muting
Output B
Dark-ON
(Muting Output B is enabled when MUTE B trigger beam is blocked.)
Input
Voltage
ON Voltage [MUTE Enable]
Vs to Vs-3 V (sink current 5 mA max.) *
OFF Voltage [MUTE Enable]
0 to 1/2 Vs, or open *
* The Vs indicates a supply voltage value in your environment.
Indicators Refer to "LED Indicator Status".
Protective Circuit Protective Circuit Output short protection, Power supply reverse polarity protection
Insulation Resistance 20 MΩ or higher (500 VDC megger)
Dielectric Strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz (1 min)
Func-
tional
Functions - Scan Code Selection
- Operation Mode Selection (Point to Point Detection/Chattering and Void Space Prevention)
- Off-Delay
- Muting Enable
- Muting Trigger Beam Allocation
- Operating Range Selection
Environ-
mental
Ambient
Temperature
Operating -10 to 55°C (13 to 131°F) (non-icing)
Storage -25 to 70°C (-13 to 158°F)
Ambient
Humidity
Operating 35% to 85% (non-condensing)
Storage 35% to 95%
Ambient Illuminance Incandescent lamp: 3,000 Ix max. on receiver surface
Sunlight: 10,000 Ix max. on receiver surface
Degree of Protection
(IEC 60529)
IP65 and IP67
Vibration Resistance
(IEC 61496-1)
10 to 55 Hz, Multiple amplitude of 0.7 mm, 20 sweeps for all 3 axes
Shock Resistance
(IEC 61496-1)
100 m/s2, 1000 shocks for all 3 axes
Pollution Degree
(IEC 60664-1)
Pollution Degree 3
Connec-
tions
Power Cable Type of
Connection
M12 connectors: 5-pin emitter, 8-pin receiver, IP67 rated when mated, Cables prewired to sensors
Number of
Wires
Emitter: 5, Receiver: 8
Cable
Length
0.3 mm
Cable
Diameter
6 mm
Minimum
Bending
Radius
R5 mm
Extension of Power Cable 100 m max.
Note: For T-Shaped configuration with COM lines, the length of cable extension is 30 m max.
Material Housing: Aluminum alloy, Cap: PBT resin, Front window: Acrylic resin, Cable: Oil-resistant PVC resin, FE plate: Stainless steel
Net Weight *1 0.7 kg 0.9 kg
Gross Weight *2 1.3 kg 2.2 kg
Included Accessories Instruction Sheet

*1. The net weight is the weight of an emitter and a receiver.
*2. The gross weight is the weight of an emitter, a receiver, included accessories and a package.

LED Indicator Status

Shown below are indication statuses of F3W-MA LED indicators when you purchased.

Emitter

Name of Indicator Color Illuminated Blinking
Operating range LONG Green Long Range mode is selected by
DIP Switch.
-
Running RUN Green Power is ON. -
Error ERR Red - Error in emitter. Generic error happens.

Receiver

Name of Indicator Color Illuminated Blinking
Top-beam-state TOP Blue The top beam is unblocked. -
Muting output A MUTE A Green Muting Output A is activated. -
Muting output B MUTE B Green Muting Output B is activated. -
Off-Delay DELAY Yellow Off-Delay function is enabled by DIP
Switch.
-
Chattering/
Void space
CHAT Green Chattering and Void Space
Prevention mode is selected by DIP
Switch.
-
Muting Enable MUTE
DISABLE
Red The Muting Enable function is
enabled and Muting Enable input is
turned OFF by DIP Switch.
-
Error ERR Red - Error in receiver. Generic error happens.
Stable-state STB Green Incident light level is 170% or higher
of ON-threshold
-
Running RUN Green Power is ON. -
Communication COM Green Synchronization between emitter
and receiver is maintained.
Primary sensor]
- Start-up (for approx. 3 s)
- Synchronization between emitter
and receiver is lost
Bottom-beamstate BTM Blue The bottom beam is unblocked. -