577 Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4

SF4C SERIES
FIBER
■■General terms and conditions.............. F-3 ■■Selection guide.............................. P.457~
SENSORS Related Information ■■SF-C13.......................................... P.663~ ■■Glossary of terms........................ P.1549~
LASER
SENSORS
■■General precautions...................... P.1595 ■■Korea’s S-mark.............................. P.1602
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC Certified
SENSORS
AREA
SENSORS Conforming to
SAFETY LIGHT Certified by OSHA / ANSI
CURTAINS / NRTL
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS Certified
INDUCTIVE [SF4C-H□(J-05) only]
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT
SENSORS
STATIC Category 4 PLe SIL3 panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global
CONTROL
DEVICES
The control category differs depending on the configuration and wiring of the external circuit.
LASER
MARKERS

PLC
Machine safeguarding without sacrificing productivity
HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES Slim size for efficient applications
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT Available work space is expanded from the previous model, and productivity is improved.
SOLUTIONS

FA COMPONENTS If the machine opening is 500 mm 19.685 in

Thinness
MACHINE VISION
SYSTEMS
13 mm Previous SF4C series
0.512 in
UV CURING
SYSTEMS Usable work space Usable work space
83 % Usable work space
approx.
95 %
(414 mm 16.299 in) (474 mm 18.661 in approx.)
12 % UP
(60 mm 2.362 in)
Selection
Guide
Safety Light
Curtains
43 mm 43 mm 13.2 mm 13.2 mm
Safety
Control Units 1.693 in 1.693 in 0.520 in 0.520 in
Safety
Components If the machine opening width is 500 mm 19.685 in If the machine opening width is 500 mm 19.685 in

SF4D
SF4B/ Shorter safety distance to downsize equipment Finger protection type
SF4B-G
SF4B-C The safety distance of SF4C series finger protection type is 84 102 mm 4.016 in

SF4C
mm 3.307 in shorter than that of SF4C series hard protection Shortened by
84 mm
18 mm
0.709 in
type (SF4C-H□). As a result, the depth and guard of the 3.307 in 100 mm
BSF4-AH80 equipment can be downsized.
3.937 in min. *

SF2B
SF2C SF4C series Safety
Safety distance
distance
Definition of
Sensing Heights Hand protection type 102 mm 4.016 in
Finger protection type 18 mm 0.709 in
Shortened by 84 mm 3.307 in
** C alculation
Calculation based
based on13855
on ISO ISO with
13855 with
41 ms 41 ms
or longer or the
being longer beingmaximum
machinery’s the machinery's
stopping time.
maximum stopping time.
Hand protection type Finger protection type
Safety distance Safety distance
which is dependent which is dependent on
on the safety light the maximum shutdown
curtain time of equipment

* The safety light curtain cannot be installed within a distance of 100 mm 3.937 in. (ISO 13855)
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Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4
578

Can be used in a variety of applications for simplified equipment [Large multi-purpose indicator] FIBER
SENSORS
The bright LED indicators located in the center of both Green LASER
Green Red
sides of each safety light curtain can be illuminated by / Red SENSORS
using external inputs. There is no need for setting up a PHOTOELECTRIC
separate indicator, so that equipment is consolidated. SENSORS
* The lighting conditions of SF4C series can be changed by using a MICRO
handy-controller SFC-HC (optional). It is possible to actuate the lighting PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
together with internal operation, regardless of connection of the large
AREA
multi-purpose indicator input wires. SENSORS
External input device
(Lighting / blinking signal) SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
Large multi-purpose SAFETY COMPONENTS
indicator
Input 1 PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
Input 2 INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
Use as an operation indicator Use as an error indicator Use as a muting lamp
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS
●Solid green ●Blinking red Error
Equipment is present SENSOR
operating OPTIONS
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
Normal UNITS
WIRE-SAVING
Normal SYSTEMS
● Solid red
MEASUREMENT
Emergency stop Error SENSORS
blinking
* If a failure diagnosis of muting lamp is STATIC
CONTROL
Confirm detail of error needed as by the result of risk DEVICES
quickly on the digital assessment, use the handy-controller
LASER
display. SFC-HC (optional) to change the setting, MARKERS
* The photo is SF4C-H□. SF4C-F□ differs in the and connect the muting lamp output wire
position of digital display. (red) of this safety light curtain to an PLC
incandescent lamp separately.
Use the handy-controller SFC-HC (optional) to change lighting conditions.
HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES

Beam-axis alignment indicators help to reduce startup time ENERGY

MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
The beam channels of the safety light curtain are displayed in four blocks so that
FA COMPONENTS
incident light position is shown at a glance. When the beam channel at the bottommost
channel (or topmost channel), which is used as a reference for beam-axis alignments, is Beam-axis MACHINE VISION
correctly aligned, the LED blinks red. After this, each block lights red as the beam axes alignment SYSTEMS
successively become aligned. When all channel beam axes are aligned, all LEDs light indicator
UV CURING
green. The display also has a stability indicator (STB) added so that setup can be carried SYSTEMS
out with greater stability.

A single model supports both PNP and NPN polarities reducing model numbers
PNP transistor output and NPN transistor output are combined in a single model. Overseas equipment that uses Selection
Guide
PNP, replacement with NPN sensors, factories that are positively grounded, and transfer of equipment overseas are Safety Light
all situations where the control circuits for a single model are suitable for use worldwide. Curtains
Safety
Lightweight! Mutual interference is reduced without Control Units
Safety

The SF4C series is made of resin that is approx. 45 %

needing for interference prevention lines Components

lighter than the conventional aluminum case type. The ELCA (Extraneous Light Check & Avoid) function SF4D
Its lightweight body eases the burden on the mounting automatically shifts the scan timing in order to avoid SF4B/
surface of the equipment and contributes to overall interference. SF4B-G
reduced weight during equipment transportation or SF4B-C
overseas shipment. Material suitable for manufacturing a secondary battery SF4C
* Except the cable part
Mounting bracket: BSF4-AH80
SF4C body is made of resin SUS304
IP67 protection structure and the mounting bracket SF2B
is made of Stainless Steel Mounting screw: SF2C
An IP67 (IEC) rating is achieved even in an ultra-slim (SUS), so materials used SUSXM7*
resin body by using a laser welding method. Definition of
are limited. Suitable for Sensing Heights

A fast response time for all models manufacturing secondary Body case:
Polycarbonate alloy
batteries or for food
SF4C-H□: 7 ms*, SF4C-F□: 9 ms* production equipment. * Effective from production in
November 2010.
The SF4C series reduces the safety distance as well
as the calculation work required for the safety distance Reducing the number of malfunctions
among models with different beam channels. caused by extraneous light
* When connecting safety sensors (safety light curtains, etc) to the safety
input,the response time will be the total time of connected units. Double scanning method and retry processing are
effective in eliminating the effects of extraneous light.
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FIBER Handy-controller SFC-HC (Opitonal) enables the user to select a variety of settings HC
SENSORS

LASER Operation of the large multi-purpose indicators

SENSORS
can be configured
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS Operation of large multi-purpose indicators (factory setting: mode 0)
MICRO Mode Large Large Control outputs Muting Override
PHOTOELECTRIC multi-purpose multi-purpose
No. indicator 1 indicator 2 (OSSD 1 / OSSD 2) function function
SENSORS
High or Low High or Low ON OFF Valid Valid
AREA
SENSORS 0 Lights up in red Lights up in green - - - -
SAFETY LIGHT 1 Blinks in red Blinks in green - - - -
CURTAINS / 2 Lights up in red Blinks in green - - - -
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE / 3 Blinks in red Lights up in green - - - -
SFC-HC
FLOW 4 (Note 1) Lights up in red Blinks in red - - - -
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE 5 (Note 1) Blinks in green Lights up in green - - - -
PROXIMITY 6 (Note 1) Lights up in green Lights up in red Blinks in green -
SENSORS
- - Fixed blanking function which allows selective beam
7 (Note 1) Lights up in red Blinks in red - - Lights up in green Blinks in green
PARTICULAR channels to be activated improves productivity
USE SENSORS Notes: 1) Blinking takes precedence in case of same color
brinks or light up. The SF4C series is equipped with a fixed blanking
SENSOR Notes: 2) During lockout, it is possible to blink in red. function which allows specific beam channels to be
OPTIONS
Lockout blinking function When lockout occurs selectively interrupted without causing the control
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING Valid Blinks in red output (OSSD) to output the OFF signal. This function
UNITS
Invalid is convenient for use with applications in which certain
WIRE-SAVING fixed obstacles tend to interrupt specific beam channels.
SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT
SENSORS
STATIC Auxiliary output has selectable output configuration
CONTROL
DEVICES Mode No. Description
LASER 0 Negative logic of the control outputs (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) (factory setting)
MARKERS
1 Positive logic of the control outputs (OSSD 1, OSSD 2)
PLC 2 For test input enabled: output OFF, For Disabled: output ON
3 For test input enabled: output ON, For Disabled: output OFF
HUMAN MACHINE 4 For unstable incident beam: OFF (Note 1)
INTERFACES
5 For unstable incident beam: ON (Note 1) Floating blanking function which allows non-specified
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT 6 For muting: ON beam channels to be deactivated improves productivity
SOLUTIONS 7 For muting: OFF 1, 2 or 3 non-specified beam channels can be deactivated.
FA COMPONENTS 8 For beam received: ON, For beam interrupted: OFF (Note 2) This function is useful in the event when an object passes
9 For beam received: OFF, For beam interrupted: ON (Note 2) through the safety light curtain’s sensing area.
MACHINE VISION A For safety input enabled: ON, Disabled: OFF
SYSTEMS
B For safety input enabled: OFF, Disabled: ON
UV CURING C For lockout: OFF
SYSTEMS
D For lockout: ON
Notes: 1) The output cannot be used while the fix blanking function,
floating blanking function or the muting function is activated.
2) This device outputs the beam received/interrupted state under
activating the auxiliary output switching function using the
Selection handy-controller irrespective of activating other functions, fixed
Guide blanking function, floating blanking function, and muting function.
Safety Light
Curtains
Safety Note: When the floating blanking function is used, the size of the min.
Control Units
Safety sensing object is changed.
Components

SF4D Safety, productivity, and cost reduction [Muting control function]

SF4B/
SF4B-G The safety light curtain has a built-in muting Muting Muting sensors
SF4B-C control function that causes the line to lamps
Previous

SF4C
stop only when a person passes through Safety circuit
the safety light curtain, and does not stop (Safety relay, etc.)
BSF4-AH80 the line when an object passes through. Muting unit
The muting sensors and muting lamps can Safety light curtain
SF2B
SF2C
be connected directly to the safety light Muting
curtain. Furthermore, the large multi-purpose lamps Muting sensors
SF4C series

Definition of
Sensing Heights indicators can be used as muting lamps,
Safety circuit
which contribute to less wiring troubles, (Safety relay, etc.)
improvement of safety and productivity, and
cost reduction. SF4C series
* If a failure diagnosis of muting lamp is needed as by the result of risk assessment, use
the handy-controller SFC-HC (optional) to change the setting, and connect the muting
lamp output wire (red) of this safety light curtain to an incandescent lamp separately.
 SF4C SERIES
Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4
580

Selective muting area [Separate muting control function for each beam channel] HC FIBER
SENSORS
The handy-controller SFC-HC (optional) While muting control is active (line operating) Line stopped LASER
can be used to carry out muting control for SENSORS
specified beam channels only. Because
PHOTOELECTRIC
individual beam channel can be specified to SENSORS
suit the object, separate guards to prevent MICRO
entry do not need to be set up. PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
AREA
SENSORS
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
For example, depending on the height of the object, the muting function can be activated for SENSORS
10 beam channels starting from the bottom most, so that if the 11th or subsequent beam INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
channels are interrupted, it is judged that a person has entered the area and the line stops. SENSORS
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS
Safety measures when objects exit [Exit muting control function] HC
SENSOR
OPTIONS
Muting at the exit of a machine is now
possible using the handy-controller SIMPLE
Entrance side WIRE-SAVING
SFC-HC (optional). Just set a Max. four sec. UNITS
delay timer on the muting sensors located WIRE-SAVING
at the exit. This is efficient for places with SYSTEMS
no installation space for muting sensors and MEASUREMENT
also reduces cost and wiring. SENSORS
STATIC
Exit side CONTROL
DEVICES
LASER
MARKERS

PLC

HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES
ENERGY
Muting sensors are not needed on the exit side! MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

FA COMPONENTS

By installing muting sensors only within the dangerous zone and setting up a delay timer on MACHINE VISION
the sensor, muting control is made possible even on the exit side where muting sensors SYSTEMS
cannot be installed.
UV CURING
SYSTEMS

Safety circuit is constructed without the need for a safety relay unit [External device monitoring function]
The safety light curtain has a built-in
external device monitoring function (such as Monitoring Selection
Previous

Reset input
deposited relay monitoring) and an interlock Guide
Safety Light
function. This allows a safety circuit to be Curtains
constructed so that a separate safety relay Safety
Control Units
unit is not needed, and the control box has Safety light curtain Safety relay unit Safety relays Motor, etc. Safety
Components
become smaller to help to achieve to lower
costs.
SF4C series

Reset input SF4D

SF4B/
SF4B-G
Monitoring SF4B-C
SF4C series Safety relays Motor, etc.
SF4C
The safety light curtain can directly connect to external devices (safety relay, etc) without an
exclusive control unit. This allows for simplified equipment, cost reduction, and error BSF4-AH80
prevention. SF2B
SF2C
Definition of
Sensing Heights
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581 Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4

FIBER Industry first*! Wire-saving when connecting to safety devices [Safety input function]
SENSORS

LASER
Contact outputs such as an emergency stop
SENSORS switches or a safety door switches can be
connected to the safety light curtain. Also, by
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS using the handy-controller SFC-HC (optional)
MICRO up to three sets of safety light curtains can be
PHOTOELECTRIC cascade connected for a consolidated safety
SENSORS
output.
AREA
SENSORS
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS / * As of March 2009, in-company survey
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR Direct connection of safety devices
USE SENSORS
Previous SF4C series
SENSOR
OPTIONS
Safety door switch, Safety door switch,
SIMPLE emergency stop switch, emergency stop switch,
WIRE-SAVING 2NC
etc. etc.
UNITS
WIRE-SAVING Monitoring 2NC Monitoring
SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT
SENSORS
STATIC
CONTROL Contactor Contactor
DEVICES Safety light curtain Safety relays Safety relays
Safety relay unit Motor, etc. SF4C series Motor, etc.
LASER
MARKERS
A safety relay unit is needed for connecting safety devices other than Direct connection of various safety devices is possible for a simplified
safety light curtain. safety circuit.
PLC

HUMAN MACHINE By using the handy-controller SFC-HC (optional) up to three sets of safety light curtains can be cascade connected for a
INTERFACES
consolidated safety output. (Note) HC
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT Previous SF4C series
SOLUTIONS

FA COMPONENTS Monitoring Safety door switch, Safety door switch,

Individual monitoring by auxiliary output

emergency stop switch, 2NC emergency stop switch,

etc. etc.
MACHINE VISION
SYSTEMS
2NC
UV CURING Monitoring Just two safety relays
SYSTEMS are enough
Monitoring

Monitoring Contactor Motor, etc. Contactor Motor, etc.

Selection Safety relay unit
Guide
Safety Light
Curtains
Safety
Outputs of safety devices
Control Units Two safety relays are needed are consolidated in one unit.
Safety Safety light curtain for each set of safety light curtain SF4C series
Components
Three sets of safety light curtains require three sets of safety relays. Individual monitoring on safety light curtains is possible while the outputs
of three sets of safety light curtains and other safety devices are
SF4D consolidated in one unit.
SF4B/
SF4B-G Note: This setting is possible with the use of handy-controller SFC-HC (optional) for SF4C series Ver.2.1 or later.
SF4B-C
SF4C
BSF4-AH80
SF2B
SF2C
Definition of
Sensing Heights
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Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4
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PRODUCT CONFIGURATION FIBER

SENSORS

LASER
Maintenance is prioritized Basic set in one model No. SENSORS

Pigtailed type (with mounting bracket, connector attached cable) Cable type [Mounting bracket, with 5 m (16.404 ft) cable] PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Standard mounting bracket Standard mounting bracket
MS-SFC-1 (Accessory) MS-SFC-1 (Accessory) MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS

AREA
1 2 SENSORS

SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
4 3 FLOW
SENSORS

INDUCTIVE
Connector attached cable 0.5 m 1.640 ft Cable 5 m 16.404 ft (discrete wire) PROXIMITY
SENSORS

PARTICULAR

ORDER GUIDE
USE
SENSORS

SENSOR
1 2 Safety light curtains OPTIONS

SIMPLE
Model No. (Note 2) Number of WIRE-SAVING
Operating range Protective height UNITS
Type Appearance beam
(Note 1) 1 Pigtailed type 2 Cable type channels (mm in)
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
SF4C-F15-J05 SF4C-F15 15 160 mm 6.299 in
Beam MEASURE-
channel 10 mm
(10 mm 0.394 in beam pitch)

MENT
No. 0.394 in SF4C-F23-J05 SF4C-F23 23 240 mm 9.449 in SENSORS
Finger protection type

Min. sensing object

ø14 mm ø0.551 in

STATIC
SF4C-F31-J05 SF4C-F31 31 320 mm 12.598 in CONTROL
DEVICES
Protective height
SF4C-F39-J05 SF4C-F39 39 400 mm 15.748 in LASER
MARKERS
0.1 to 3 m
0.328 to 9.843 ft SF4C-F47-J05 SF4C-F47 47 480 mm 18.898 in
PLC

SF4C-F55-J05 SF4C-F55 55 560 mm 22.047 in HUMAN

Beam pitch 10 mm MACHINE
10 mm INTERFACES
0.394 in
0.394 in SF4C-F63-J05 SF4C-F63 63 640 mm 25.197 in
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SF4C-H8-J05 SF4C-H8 8 160 mm 6.299 in SOLUTIONS
Beam
channel 10 mm
(20 mm 0.787 in beam pitch)

FA
No. 0.394 in SF4C-H12-J05 SF4C-H12 12 240 mm 9.449 in COMPONENTS
Hand protection type

Min. sensing object

ø25 mm ø0.984 in

MACHINE
SF4C-H16-J05 SF4C-H16 16 320 mm 12.598 in VISION
Protective height SYSTEMS

SF4C-H20-J05 SF4C-H20 20 400 mm 15.748 in UV

CURING
0.1 to 3 m SYSTEMS
0.328 to 9.843 ft SF4C-H24-J05 SF4C-H24 24 480 mm 18.898 in

SF4C-H28-J05 SF4C-H28 28 560 mm 22.047 in

Beam pitch 10 mm
20 mm
0.787 in
0.394 in SF4C-H32-J05 SF4C-H32 32 640 mm 25.197 in Selection
Guide
Notes: 1) The operating range is the possible setting distance between the emitter and the receiver. 2) The
 model No. with suffix “E” shown on the label affixed to the product is the emitter, Safety Light
Curtains
Actual operating range “D” shown on the label is the receiver.
Receiver cannot be 3m Safety
placed in this range 0.1 m of the safety light curtain 9.843 ft Control Units
0.328 ft Safety
Setting range of
Components
the receiver

SF4D
SF4B/
SF4B-G
Emitter Receiver Receiver
SF4B-C
3 4 Mating cables SF4C

Type Appearance Model No. Description BSF4-AH80

Length: 3 m 9.843 ft Cable with connector on one end for pigtailed type SF2B
SFB-CC3-MU
on one end
connector

Net weight: 430 g approx. (2 cables) Two cables per set for emitter and receiver
SF2C
Length: 7 m 22.966 ft Cable color: Gray (for emitter),
SFB-CC7-MU Definition of
 ith

Net weight: 1,000 g approx. (2 cables) Gray with black line (for receiver) Sensing Heights
W

Length: 10 m 32.808 ft Connector color: Gray (for emitter), Black (for receiver)
SFB-CC10-MU
Mating cables

Net weight: 1,300 g approx. (2 cables) The min. bending radius: R6 mm R0.236 in
3

Length: 3 m 9.843 ft
For receiver For emitter

SFB-CCJ3E-MU
With connectors

Net weight: 190 g approx. (1 cable)

on both ends

SFB-CCJ10E-MU Length: 10 m 32.808 ft Cable with connectors on both ends for pigtailed type
Net weight: 660 g approx. (1 cable) Cable color: Gray (for emitter), Gray with black line (for receiver)
Length: 3 m 9.843 ft Connector color: Gray (for emitter), Black (for receiver)
SFB-CCJ3D-MU Net weight: 210 g approx. (1 cable) The min. bending radius: R6 mm R0.236 in

SFB-CCJ10D-MU Length: 10 m 32.808 ft

4

Net weight: 680 g approx. (1 cable)

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583 Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4

FIBER
SENSORS
ORDER GUIDE
LASER
SENSORS Spare parts (Accessories for safety light curtain)
PHOTO- Standard mounting bracket
ELECTRIC
SENSORS Designation Model No. Description
MICRO
• MS-SFC-1
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS Allows the safety light curtain to be mounted at the rear with one
Standard
M5 hexagon-socket-head bolt. Mounting direction of the bracket Safety
AREA mounting MS-SFC-1 can be selected between vertical or horizontal (no dead zone).
M5 hexagon-
SENSORS socket-head bolt light
bracket curtain
(4 pcs. per set for emitter and receiver) Purchase
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS / separately.
SAFETY
COMPONENTS Min. sensing object for regular checking
Test rod ø14 SF4C-TR14 (ø14 mm ø0.551 in)
Four bracket set
PRESSURE / Four M3 (length: 4 mm 0.157 in)
FLOW
SENSORS countersunk screws
Min. sensing object for regular checking
Test rod ø25 SF4C-TR25 (ø25 mm ø0.984 in)
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS <Mountable in three directions> Safety light
curtain
PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS

SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS

WIRE-SAVING Standard mounting bracket

SYSTEMS MS-SFC-1 (Accessory)

MEASURE-
MENT M3 (length: 4 mm 0.157 in) countersunk screw
SENSORS with loose-proof agent
STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES

LASER
MARKERS OPTIONS
PLC
Mounting brackets
HUMAN NA2-N compatible mounting bracket
MACHINE
INTERFACES Designation Model No. Description • MS-SFC-2
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS Used when changing over area sensor NA2-N series to the Mounting holes for M4 screw
NA2-N
SF4C series. The mounting holes of NA2-N series can continue
FA compatible
COMPONENTS mounting
MS-SFC-2 to be used. Center mounting by a M6 hexagon-socket-head
bolt is also possible. Mounting hole for
bracket M6 hexagon-socket-
MACHINE (4 pcs. per set for emitter and receiver)
VISION head bolt
SYSTEMS
Two ways of mounting are possible. M4 screw Safety light
UV
CURING Versatile 1 Rear mounting which enables beam adjustment Purchase curtain
SYSTEMS bracket MS-SFC-3 2 Dead zoneless center mounting on aluminum frame separately.
(4 pcs. per set for emitter and receiver)

Intermediate Used to support the safety light curtain in the middle. Be sure
supporting to purchase it when using the versatile bracket
Selection
bracket MS-SFC-4 MS-SFC-3(optional) on SF4C-F55(-J05), SF4C-F63(-J05),
Guide for versatile SF4C-H28(-J05) or SF4C-H32(-J05).
Safety Light bracket (2 pcs. per set for emitter and receiver)
Curtains
Safety
Control Units
Safety Versatile bracket Intermediate supporting bracket for versatile bracket
Components
• MS-SFC-3 • MS-SFC-4
<Rear mounting> <Dead zoneless mounting>
SF4D
Mounting holes Mounting hole for
SF4B/ M6 hexagon-socket-
SF4B-G for M4 screw
Mounting hole for head bolt
SF4B-C M6 hexagon-socket- (Mount on either one)
head bolt
Mounting hole for
SF4C M6 hexagon-socket-
head bolt
BSF4-AH80
Mounting holes
SF2B for M4 screw

SF2C
Definition of
Sensing Heights
 SF4C SERIES
Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4
584

OPTIONS FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
Control unit SENSORS

PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Designation Appearance Model No. Description SENSORS
MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Use a discrete wire cable to connect to the safety light curtain.
Slim type AREA
control unit
SF-C13 Relay output. SENSORS
Compatible with up to Control Category 4.
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
●Recommended safety relay SENSORS

INDUCTIVE
Panasonic Corporation Type With LED indicator PROXIMITY
SENSORS
SF relay, slim type Model No. SFS3-L-DC24V SFS4-L-DC24V PARTICULAR
SF relay, slim type USE
SFS3-L-DC24V (AG1S132) Item Part No. AG1S132 AG1S142 SENSORS
SFS4-L-DC24V (AG1S142) Contact arrangement 3a1b 4a2b
SENSOR
Rated nominal OPTIONS
6 A / 250 V AC, 6 A / 30 V DC
switching capacity
SIMPLE
Min. switching capacity 1 mA / 5 V DC WIRE-SAVING
DIN terminal block UNITS
SFS4-SFD (AG1S847)[4-poles type] Coil rating 15 mA / 24 V DC 20.8 mA / 24 V DC
SFS6-SFD (AG1S867)[6-poles type] Rated power WIRE-SAVING
360 mW 500 mW SYSTEMS
consumption
Note: Contact Panasonic Corporation for details on the recommended MEASURE-
products. Operation time 20 ms or less MENT
Release time 20 ms or less SENSORS

–40 to +85 °C –40 to +185 °F STATIC

Ambient temperature CONTROL
(Humidity: 5 to 85 % RH) DEVICES
Applicable standards UL/c-UL, TÜV, Korea's S-mark LASER
MARKERS

PLC
Y-shaped connectors
HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES
Type Appearance Model No. Description ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Wire-saving connector for SF4C-F□-J05 and SF4C-H□-J05. Cables of
emitter and receiver are consolidated into one cable for wire-saving. FA
COMPONENTS
Wire-saving Wiring has +24 V, 0 V, OSSD 1, OSSD 2, output polarity setting wire
Y-shaped SFC-WY1 (shield), large multi-purpose indicator input 1, and large multi-purpose MACHINE
connector indicator input 2 only. Net weight: 40 g approx. VISION
SYSTEMS
Power wire and synchronization wire are connected inside the connector.
Interlock is disabled (automatic reset). UV
CURING
SYSTEMS
Cable length: 3 m 9.843 ft Mating cable for Y-shaped connector
WY1-CCN3 Net weight: 200 g approx. Cable color: Gray (with black line)
Cable with (1 cable) Connector color: Black
connector
Cable length: 10 m 32.808 ft The min. bending radius: R6 mm R0.236 in
on one side
WY1-CCN10 Net weight: 620 g approx. Connector outer diameter: ø14 mm ø0.551 in
max. Selection
(1 cable) Guide
Safety Light
Curtains
Safety
By using the Y-shaped connector, the least required wires such as power or safety output are consolidated into one cable. Man-hours taken Control Units
Safety
for wiring is eliminated to the minimum. Construction times as well as wiring mistakes are greatly reduced. Components

Previous A total of 24 wires Y-shaped connector Only 7 wires

Less wiring mistakes! Reduced wiring time! SF4D
Easy wiring to Safety PLC, etc. SF4B/
SF4B-G
SF4B-C

SF4C

BSF4-AH80

SF2B

SF2C
SF4C series SF4C series
Cable type Pig tailed type Definition of
Sensing Heights
Safety PLC / Remote I/O / Safety PLC / Remote I/O /
Safety relay unit / SF-C13, etc. Safety relay unit / SF-C13, etc.
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FIBER
SENSORS
OPTIONS
LASER
SENSORS Product configuration
PHOTO- Emitter Receiver
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
・
MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Extension cable (1 cable for receiver) Extension cable
SENSORS
SFB-CCJ3D-MU (3 m 9.843 ft for receiver)
AREA
SENSORS SFB-CCJ10D-MU (10 m 32.808 ft for receiver) SFB-CCJ3D (3 m 9.843 ft)
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS / SFB-CCJ10D (10 m 32.808 ft)
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
Pigtailed type
FLOW 0.5 m 1.640 ft Cable with connector on one side
SENSORS
Extension cable (1 cable for emitter) Y-shaped connector
(Common for all models)
INDUCTIVE SFC-WY1
PROXIMITY SFB-CCJ3E-MU (3 m 9.843 ft for emitter)
SENSORS
SFB-CCJ10E-MU (10 m 32.808 ft for emitter)
PARTICULAR
USE WY1-CCN3 (3 m 9.843 ft)
SENSORS
WY1-CCN10 (10 m 32.808 ft)
SENSOR
OPTIONS

SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING Connector pin layout Connector
UNITS Description
pin No.
WIRE-SAVING Black connector 2 1
SYSTEMS 1 OSSD 2
3 8
Receiver 2 +24 V
MEASURE-
MENT
SENSORS 3 OSSD 1
7
STATIC Emitter 4 Not used
CONTROL 4 6
DEVICES
5 Large multi-purpose indicator input 1
Gray connector 5
LASER 6
MARKERS Large multi-purpose indicator input 2
7 0V
PLC
8 Output polarity setting wire (Shield)
HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES

ENERGY
MANAGEMENT Wiring diagram of control unit SF-C13
SOLUTIONS
<For PNP output (minus ground)> <For NPN output (plus ground)>
FA
COMPONENTS • Connect the safety light curtain control outputs OSSD 1 and • Connect the safety light curtain control outputs OSSD 1 and
OSSD 2 to S1 and S2 respectively. OSSD 2 to S4 and S2 respectively and ground the + side.
MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS

UV Safety light curtain Safety light curtain

CURING (SF4C-F□-J05 and SF4C-H□-J05)
SYSTEMS (SF4C-F□-J05 and SF4C-H□-J05)

Y-shaped connector +24 V DC Y-shaped connector

WY1-CCN□ WY1-CCN□
Selection
Guide
Safety Light +24 V (Brown) Not used (Yellow-green) Not used (Yellow-green)
+24 V (Brown)
Curtains +24 V DC
Large multi-purpose indicator input 1 (Gray) Large multi-purpose indicator input 1 (Gray)
Safety
Control Units Large multi-purpose indicator input 2 (Gray / Black) Large multi-purpose indicator input 2 (Gray / Black)
Safety Output Output
Components polarity polarity
0V setting wire setting wire 0 V
(Blue) PLC, etc. (Shield) (Blue) PLC, etc.
(Shield)
SF4D
OSSD 1 (Black) OSSD 2 (White)
SF4B/
SF4B-G OSSD 2 (White) L1 OSSD 1 (Black) L1
SF4B-C RESET
(Note 1) (Note 1) FUSE1 (Note 1) FUSE1
(Note 2) FUSE2 FUSE2
SF4C A1 S1 S2 S3 S4 X1 X2 X3 13 23 33 41 A1 S1 S2 S3 S4 X1 X2 X3 13 23 33 41
F.G.
BSF4-AH80 F K1 F RESET
K1
(Note 1)
SF2B Ui SF-C13 control circuit Ui SF-C13 control circuit (Note 2)

SF2C K2 K2

Definition of OUT INTER_LOCK FAULT OUT INTER_LOCK FAULT

Sensing Heights L1L2L3 L1L2L3
A2 AUX 14 24 34 42 KB A2 AUX 14 24 34 42 KB
KA, KB: Force-guided relay KB KA KA, KB: Force-guided relay KB KA
0V F.G. or magnet contactor KA 0V or magnet contactor KA
N N
M M
3~ 3~

Notes: 1) The above diagram is when using manual reset. If automatic reset Notes: 1) The above diagram is when using manual reset. If automatic reset
is used, disconnect the lead from X2 and connect it to X3. is used, disconnect the lead from X2 and connect it to X3.
In this case, a reset (RESET) button is not needed. In this case, a reset (RESET) button is not needed.
2) Use a momentary-type switch as the reset (RESET) button. 2) Use a momentary-type switch as the reset (RESET) button.
3) Unused wires must be insulated. 3) Unused wires must be insulated.
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586

OPTIONS FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
Handy-controller Pigtailed type SENSORS

PHOTO-
Designation Appearance Model No. ELECTRIC
SENSORS

Control
circuit
MICRO
Mating cable PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Handy-
SFC-HC
Fixe

AREA
d
Floa blan
ting king
Aux blan
Lighiliary king
cont emoutp Co

controller
trol issi ut de
on Mo
nito

SENSORS
Pro r FUNCTION
FU Co tect
NC py
TIO
N

CANCEL ENTER

SAFETY LIGHT
CAN
CEL

EN
TE
R

Handy-controller CURTAINS /
SAFETY
Cable type COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
Cable set FLOW
+V 0 V SENSORS
Cable set for Synchronization –
Not used INDUCTIVE
Synchronization +
cable type SFC-WNC1 PROXIMITY
SENSORS
connection

Control
circuit
PARTICULAR
FUNCTION

USE
SENSORS
CANCEL ENTER

Terminal block Handy-controller

SENSOR
Metal protection case OPTIONS

Designation • MS-SFCH-8 • MS-SFCH-12/16/20/24/28/32 SIMPLE

Applicable Metal protection case WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
beam channels (2 pcs. per set for emitter and receiver)
WIRE-SAVING
SF4C-F□ SF4C-H□ Model No. SYSTEMS

15 8 MS-SFCH-8 MEASURE-
MENT
23 12 MS-SFCH-12 SENSORS

31 16 MS-SFCH-16 STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
39 20 MS-SFCH-20
47 24 MS-SFCH-24 LASER
MARKERS
55 28 MS-SFCH-28
63 32 MS-SFCH-32 PLC

HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES

ENERGY
Introduction to Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX sensors that can be used as muting sensors MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Compact Photoelectric Sensor Ultra-slim Photoelectric Sensor U-shaped Micro Photoelectric Sensor Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor FA

CX-400 SERIES Ver.2 EX-10 SERIES Ver.2 PM-25/45/65  SERIES GX-F/H SERIES COMPONENTS

MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS

UV
CURING
SYSTEMS

• World standard size • 3.5 mm 0.138 in thickness • Three protection circuits • Industry longest in stable Selection
• Wide variation • Long sensing range: 1 m 3.281 ft standard on all models sensing range Guide
Safety Light
(thru-beam type: EX-19) • Ample beam emitting / • 10 times the durability Curtains
* The EX-20 series that is receiving distance of 6 mm (Compared to previous models) Safety
compatible with M3 mounting 0.236 in • IP68G rating
Control Units

screws is also available. • Easy to mount with M3 screws Safety

Components

P.245~ P.279~ P.395~ P.785~

SF4D
SF4B/
SF4B-G
SF4B-C

SF4C

BSF4-AH80

SF2B

SF2C
Definition of
Sensing Heights
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FIBER
SENSORS
SPECIFICATIONS
LASER Safety light curtain individual specifications
SENSORS
SF4C-F□
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS Type Min. sensing object ø14 mm ø0.551 in type (10 mm 0.394 in beam pitch)
MICRO Pigtailed type SF4C-F15-J05 SF4C-F23-J05 SF4C-F31-J05 SF4C-F39-J05 SF4C-F47-J05 SF4C-F55-J05 SF4C-F63-J05
Model No.

PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS Item Cable type SF4C-F15 SF4C-F23 SF4C-F31 SF4C-F39 SF4C-F47 SF4C-F55 SF4C-F63
AREA No. of beam channels 15 23 31 39 47 55 63
SENSORS
Protective height 160 mm 6.299 in 240 mm 9.449 in 320 mm 12.598 in 400 mm 15.748 in 480 mm 18.898 in 560 mm 22.047 in 640 mm 25.197 in
SAFETY LIGHT Large multi-
Current consumption

CURTAINS / Emitter: 70 mA or less Emitter: 75 mA or less Emitter: 80 mA or less Emitter: 85 mA or less

SAFETY purpose indicator
COMPONENTS Receiver: 80 mA or less Receiver: 85 mA or less Receiver: 90 mA or less Receiver: 95 mA or less
lights off
PRESSURE /
FLOW Large multi-
SENSORS Emitter: 105 mA or less Emitter: 110 mA or less Emitter: 115 mA or less Emitter: 120 mA or less
purpose indicator
Receiver: 110 mA or less Receiver: 115 mA or less Receiver: 120 mA or less Receiver: 125 mA or less
INDUCTIVE lights up
PROXIMITY
SENSORS PFHD 2.29 × 10–9 2.73 × 10–9 3.18 × 10–9 3.62 × 10–9 4.06 × 10–9 4.50 × 10–9 4.95 × 10–9
PARTICULAR MTTFD 100 years or more
USE
Net weight Pigtailed

( )
SENSORS 210 g approx. 270 g approx. 340 g approx. 400 g approx. 470 g approx. 540 g approx. 600 g approx.
Total of type
SENSOR emitter and
OPTIONS Cable type 600 g approx. 670 g approx. 730 g approx. 800 g approx. 860 g approx. 930 g approx. 1,000 g approx.
receiver
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS SF4C-H□
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS Type Min. sensing object ø25 mm ø0.984 in type (20 mm 0.787 in beam pitch)
Pigtailed type SF4C-H8-J05 SF4C-H12-J05 SF4C-H16-J05 SF4C-H20-J05 SF4C-H24-J05 SF4C-H28-J05 SF4C-H32-J05
Model No.

MEASURE-
MENT
SENSORS
Item Cable type SF4C-H8 SF4C-H12 SF4C-H16 SF4C-H20 SF4C-H24 SF4C-H28 SF4C-H32
No. of beam channels 8 12 16 20 24 28 32
STATIC
CONTROL Protective height 160 mm 6.299 in 240 mm 9.449 in 320 mm 12.598 in 400 mm 15.748 in 480 mm 18.898 in 560 mm 22.047 in 640 mm 25.197 in
DEVICES
Large multi-
Current consumption

Emitter: 70 mA or less Emitter: 70 mA or less Emitter: 75 mA or less Emitter: 80 mA or less

LASER purpose indicator
MARKERS Receiver: 85 mA or less Receiver: 90 mA or less Receiver: 95 mA or less Receiver: 100 mA or less
lights off
Large multi-
PLC Emitter: 120 mA or less Emitter: 120 mA or less Emitter: 120 mA or less Emitter: 120 mA or less
purpose indicator
Receiver: 135 mA or less Receiver: 140 mA or less Receiver: 145 mA or less Receiver: 150 mA or less
lights up
HUMAN
MACHINE PFHD 1.66 × 10–9 1.90 × 10–9 2.10 × 10–9 2.33 × 10–9 2.54 × 10–9 2.77 × 10–9 2.98 × 10–9
INTERFACES
MTTFD 100 years or more
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT Net weight Pigtailed

( )
SOLUTIONS 240 g approx. 300 g approx. 360 g approx. 420 g approx. 490 g approx. 550 g approx. 610 g approx.
Total of type
FA
emitter and
COMPONENTS receiver Cable type 630 g approx. 700 g approx. 760 g approx. 820 g approx. 880 g approx. 950 g approx. 1,000 g approx.

MACHINE Note: Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 °C +68 °F.
VISION PFHD: Probability of dangerous failure per hour, MTTFD: Mean time to dangerous failure (in years)
SYSTEMS

UV
CURING
SYSTEMS

Selection
Guide
Safety Light
Curtains
Safety
Control Units
Safety
Components

SF4D
SF4B/
SF4B-G
SF4B-C

SF4C

BSF4-AH80

SF2B

SF2C
Definition of
Sensing Heights
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588

SPECIFICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

Safety light curtain common specifications LASER

SENSORS
Type Pigtailed type Cable type
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Item Model No. SF4C-F□-J05 SF4C-H□-J05 SF4C-F□ SF4C-H□ SENSORS

International standard IEC 61496-1/2 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), IEC 61508-1 to 7 (SIL 3) MICRO
Applicable standards

PHOTO-
Japan JIS B 9704-1/2 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4), JIS C 0508 (SIL 3) ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Europe (EU) (Note 2) EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), EN 61508-1 to 7 (SIL 3), EN 55011, EN 50178, EN 61000-6-2
AREA
ANSI/UL 61496-1/2 (Type 4), ANSI/UL 508, UL 1998 (Class 2), CAN/CSA 61496-1/2 (Type 4), CAN/CSA C22.2 No.14, SENSORS
North America (Note 3)
OSHA 1910.212, OSHA 1910.217(C), ANSI B11.1 to B11.19, ANSI/RIA 15.06 SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
CE marking directive compliance Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive SAFETY
COMPONENTS
Operating range (Note 4) 0.1 to 3 m 0.328 to 9.843 ft PRESSURE /
Beam pitch 10 mm 0.394 in 20 mm 0.787 in 10 mm 0.394 in 20 mm 0.787 in FLOW
SENSORS
Min. sensing object (Note 5) ø14 mm ø0.551 in opaque object ø25 mm ø0.984 in opaque object ø14 mm ø0.551 in opaque object ø25 mm ø0.984 in opaque object INDUCTIVE
Effective aperture angle ±2.5° or less [for an operating range exceeding 3 m 9.843 ft (conforming to IEC 61496-2 / ANSI/UL 61496-2)] PROXIMITY
SENSORS
Supply voltage 24 V DC +10
–15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less PARTICULAR
PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open-collector transistor (switching method) USE
SENSORS
<When selecting PNP output> <When selecting NPN output>
• Max. source current: 200 mA • Max. sink current: 200 mA SENSOR
OPTIONS
• Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the control output and +V) • Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the control output and 0 V)
Control outputs
• Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less (source current 200 mA, • Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less (sink current 200 mA, when SIMPLE
(OSSD 1, OSSD 2) WIRE-SAVING
when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable) using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable) UNITS
• Leakage current: 200 µA or less (including power supply OFF condition) • Leakage current: 200 µA or less (including power supply OFF condition)
• Max. load capacity: 1 µF (No load to Max. source current) • Max. load capacity: 1 µF (No load to Max. sink current) WIRE-SAVING
• Load wiring resistance: 3 Ω or less • Load wiring resistance: 3 Ω or less SYSTEMS

ON when all beam channels are received, OFF when one or more beam channels are interrupted MEASURE-
Operation mode MENT
(OFF also in case of any malfunction in the safety light curtain or the synchronization signal)(Note 6,7) SENSORS
Protection circuit Incorporated STATIC
CONTROL
OFF response: 9 ms or less, OFF response: 7 ms or less, OFF response: 9 ms or less, OFF response: 7 ms or less, DEVICES
Response time
ON response: 90 ms or less ON response: 90 ms or less ON response: 90 ms or less ON response: 90 ms or less
LASER
PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open-collector transistor (switching method) MARKERS
<When selecting PNP output> <When selecting NPN output>
Auxiliary output • Max. source current: 100 mA • Max. sink current: 100 mA PLC
(Non-safety output) • Applied voltage: same as supply voltage(between the auxiliary source and +V) • Applied voltage: same as supply voltage(between the auxiliary sink and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less • Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less HUMAN
(source current 100 mA, when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable) (sink current 100 mA, when using 10 m 32.808 ft length cable) MACHINE
INTERFACES
Operation mode OFF when control outputs are ON, ON when control outputs are OFF [Factory setting, operating mode can be changed using the handy-controller SFC-HC(optional).] ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
Protection circuit Incorporated SOLUTIONS
ELCA function Incorporated (reducing mutual interference automatically)
FA
Test / reset input function Incorporated COMPONENTS
Interlock function Incorporated [Manual reset / Automatic reset (Note 8)]
MACHINE
External device monitoring function Incorporated VISION
SYSTEMS
Safety input function Incorporated (safety contact)
UV
Muting function / Override function Incorporated CURING
SYSTEMS
Fixed blanking, floating blanking, auxiliary output change, safety input (safety sensor), large multi-purpose indicator setting change,
Optional functions (Note 9)
interlock setting change, external relay monitoring setting change, muting setting change, override setting change, protecting
Pollution degree 3
Operating altitude 2,000 m 6,561 68 ft or less (Note 10)
Degree of protection IP67 / IP65 (IEC)
Environmental resistance

Selection
Ambient temperature –10 to +55 °C +14 to +131 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: –25 to +60 °C –13 to +140 °F Guide
Safety Light
Ambient humidity 30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 85 % RH Curtains
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 5,000 ℓx or less at the light-receiving face Safety
Control Units
Dielectric strength voltage 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Safety
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Components

Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 300 m/s2 acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each SF4D
Emitting element Infrared LED (Peak emission wavelength: 855 nm 0.034 mil) SF4B/
Material Enclosure: Polycarbonate alloy, Sensing surface: Polycarbonate alloy, MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): SUS SF4B-G
Cable 0.15 mm2 (power line: 0.2 mm2) 12-core heat-resistant PVC cable with connector, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long 0.15 mm2 (power line: 0.2 mm2) 8-core heat-resistant PVC cable, 5 m 16.404 ft long SF4B-C
Extension up to 40.5 m 132.874 ft is possible for both emitter Extension up to 40.5 m 132.874 ft is possible for both emitter SF4C
Cable extension
and receiver optional mating cables and receiver, with 0.2 mm2 or more cable (Note 11) (Note 12)
BSF4-AH80
MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 set, MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 set, MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 set, MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 set,
Accessories
SF4C-TR14 (Test rod): 1 No. SF4C-TR25 (Test rod): 1 No. SF4C-TR14 (Test rod): 1 No. SF4C-TR25 (Test rod): 1 No. SF2B
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 °C +68 °F. SF2C
2) Regarding EU Machinery Directive, a Notified Body, TÜV SÜD, has certified with the type examination certificate.
Definition of
3) With regards to the standards in the US, under the US regulation 29 CFR 1910.7, TÜV SÜD, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certified by Sensing Heights
OSHA, has certified with the safety certificate based on UL/ANSI standards. With regards to the standards in Canada, under the safety regulations based on
CEC (Canadian Electric Code), TÜV SÜD America, a Certification Body accredited by SCC, has certified with the safety certificate based on CSA standards.
4) The operating range is the possible setting distance between the emitter and the receiver.
5) When the floating blanking function is used, the size of the min. sensing object is changed.
6) The outputs are not “OFF” when muting function is active even if the beam channel is interruped.
7) In case the blanking function is valid, the operation mode is changed.
8) The manual reset and automatic reset are possible to be switched depending on the wiring status.
9) In case of using optional function, the handy-controller SFC-HC (optional) is required.
10) D  o not use or store in an environment pressurized to atmospheric pressure or higher at an altitude of 0 m.
11) When the muting lamp is used, the cable can be extended within 30.5 m 100.066 ft (for emitter / receiver).
12) When the synchronization + wire (orange) and synchronization - wire (orange / black) is extended with a cable other than exclusive cable, use a 0.2 mm2
or more shielded twisted pair cable.
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FIBER
SENSORS
SPECIFICATIONS
LASER
SENSORS Control unit
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Model No. SF-C13
Item
MICRO
PHOTO- Connectable safety light curtains Safety light curtain manufactured by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN 55011, EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), IEC 61496-1 (Type 4),
AREA Applicable standards ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4),
SENSORS
ANSI/UL 61496-1 (Type 4), UL 1998 (Class 2)
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS / CE marking directive compliance Machinery Directive, Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
Control category ISO 13849-1 (EN ISO 13849-1, JIS B 9705-1) compliance up to Category 4, PLe standards
PRESSURE /
FLOW Supply voltage / Current consumption 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less / 100 mA or less (without safety light curtain)
SENSORS
Fuse (power supply) Built-in electronic fuse, Triggering current: 0.5 A or more, Reset after power down
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY Safety output NO contact × 3 (13-14, 23-24, 33-34)
SENSORS

PARTICULAR Application category AC-15, DC-13 (IEC 60947-5-1)

USE
SENSORS Rated operation voltage (Ue) / 30 V DC / 4 A, 230 V AC / 4 A, resistive load (For inductive load, during contact protection).
Rated operation current (le) Min applicable load: 10 mA (at 24 V DC) (Note 2)
SENSOR
OPTIONS Contact resistance 100 mΩ or less (initial value)
SIMPLE Contact protection fuse rated 4 A (slow blow)
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS Pick-up delay (Auto reset / Manual reset) 80 ms or less / 90 ms or less

WIRE-SAVING
Response time (Recovery time) 10 ms or less
SYSTEMS
Auxiliary output Safety relay contact (NC contact) × 1 (41-42) (Related to safety output)
MEASURE- Rated operation voltage / current 24 V DC / 2 A, Min. applicable load: 10 mA (at 24 V DC)
MENT
SENSORS Contact protection fuse rated 2 A (slow blow)
STATIC Semiconductor auxiliary PNP open-collector transistor
CONTROL
DEVICES output (AUX) • Max. source current: 60 mA

LASER Output operation On when the safety light curtain is interrupted

MARKERS
Excess voltage category II

PLC Incorporated (Cable connection allows selection of plus/minus ground)

Polarity selection function Minus ground: Correspond to PNP output safety light curtain
HUMAN Plus ground: Correspond to NPN output safety light curtain
MACHINE
INTERFACES Pollution degree 2
ENERGY Protection Enclosure: IP40, Terminal IP20
Environmental

MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Ambient temperature –10 to +55 °C +14 to +131 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F
resistance

FA Ambient humidity 30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 95 % RH

COMPONENTS
Vibration resistance Resistance/malfunction 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.35 mm 0.014 in double amplitude in X, Y, and Z directions twenty times each
MACHINE
VISION Enclosure material ABS
SYSTEMS
Weight Net weight: 200 g approx.
UV
CURING Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient Dilating when SF-C13 units
SYSTEMS
temperature of +20 °C +68 °F are mounted close together
2) If several SF-C13 units are being used in line together, leave a space of 5 mm 0.197 in or more between each
6
unit. If the units are touching each other, reduce the rated operating current for safety output in accordance with
the ambient operating temperature as shown in the graphs at right. 5
Rated operation

3) Refer to p.667 for details of the specifications for SF-C13. 4

current (A)

Selection 3
Guide
Safety Light 2
Curtains
Safety 1
Control Units
Safety 0 35 40 45 50 55
Components 32 95 104 113 122 131
Ambient
Handy-controller temperature (°C °F)

SF4D
SF4B/  Model No.
SF4B-G SFC-HC
Item
SF4B-C
Supply voltage 24 V DC +10
–15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less (common to safety light curtain power supply)
SF4C Current consumption 65 mA or less
BSF4-AH80 Communication method RS-485 two-way communications (Specific procedure)
SF2B Digital display 4-digit red LED display × 2 (Selected beam channels, setting contents etc. are displayed.)
Function indicators Green LED × 9 (Set function is displayed.)
SF2C
Fixed blanking / Floating blanking / Auxiliary output change / Satety input setting change / Large multi-purpose indicator
Definition of
Sensing Heights Functions setting change / Muting setting change / Interlock setting change / External device monitoring setting change / Override
setting changing function 60 sec. / Protecting
Ambient temperature –10 to +55 °C +14 to +131 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F
Environmental

Ambient humidity 30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 85 % RH

resistance

Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Cable 12-core shielded cable, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long, with a connector at the end (2 cables)
Weight Net weight: 200 g approx.
Note: Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20 °C +68 °F.
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I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS FIBER

SENSORS

LASER
I/O circuit diagram I/O circuit diagram SENSORS

<In case of using I/O circuit for PNP output> <In case of using I/O circuit for NPN output> PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Terminal No. of pigtailed type Terminal No. of pigtailed type
Emitter Emitter MICRO
Color code Color code PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
(Brown) +V (Brown) +V SENSORS

(Shield) Output polarity setting wire AREA

(Pink) Test input / *S1 Load SENSORS
6.8 kΩ 470 Ω Reset input
(Yellow-green / Black) Auxiliary output SAFETY LIGHT
0.47 μF 6.8 kΩ (Pale purple) CURTAINS /
6.8 kΩ 470 Ω Interlock setting input *S2 SAFETY
(Red) Muting lamp output COMPONENTS
0.47 μF 6.8 kΩ PRESSURE /
FLOW
6.8 kΩ 470 Ω (Yellow) Override input *S2 SENSORS
+ 24 V DC
0.47 μF 6.8 kΩ +10 INDUCTIVE
(Red) Muting lamp output 3 kΩ (Gray) Safety input 1 – % PROXIMITY
–15
SENSORS
Sensor circuit

Sensor circuit
3 kΩ (Gray / Black) Safety input 2 PARTICULAR
USE
*S1 SENSORS
3 kΩ + 24 V DC 6.8 kΩ 470 Ω (Pink) Test input / Reset input
(Gray) Safety input 1 +10
– –15 % 0.47 μF 6.8 kΩ SENSOR
3 kΩ (Gray / Black) Safety input 2 6.8 kΩ (Pale purple) OPTIONS
*S2
470 Ω Interlock setting input
0.47 μF SIMPLE
(Yellow-green / Black) 6.8 kΩ WIRE-SAVING
*S2 UNITS
Auxiliary output 6.8 kΩ 470 Ω (Yellow) Override input
(Shield) Output polarity setting wire WIRE-SAVING
Load 0.47 μF 6.8 kΩ SYSTEMS
(Blue) 0 V (Blue) 0 V
MEASURE-
(Orange) Synchronization + (Orange) Synchronization + MENT
SENSORS
(Orange / Black) Synchronization – (Orange / Black) Synchronization –
STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
Internal circuit Users’ circuit Internal circuit Users’ circuit
LASER
Receiver Receiver MARKERS
(Orange / Black) (Orange / Black)
Synchronization – Synchronization –
PLC
(Orange) Synchronization + (Orange) Synchronization +
47 kΩ
(Brown) +V (Brown) +V HUMAN
47 kΩ MACHINE
0.1 μF INTERFACES
(Gray) Large multi- *S2 (Shield) Output polarity setting wire
47 kΩ 470 Ω purpose indicator input 1 K1
ENERGY
47 kΩ (Black) Control output 1 (OSSD 1) MANAGEMENT
0.1 μF (Gray / Black) Large multi- *S2 K2 SOLUTIONS
470 Ω purpose indicator input 2
6.8 kΩ
K1 FA
0.1 μF 6.8 kΩ (Sky-blue / White) *S2 COMPONENTS
470 Ω Muting input 1 K2 (White) Control output 2 (OSSD 2)
6.8 kΩ MACHINE
(Sky-blue / Black) *S2 VISION
Sensor circuit

Sensor circuit

6.8 kΩ 470 Ω Muting input 2 SYSTEMS

0.1 μF
(Yellow-green) 6.8 kΩ 470 Ω (Yellow-green) External device monitoring input UV
6.8 kΩ 470 Ω CURING
External device monitoring input SYSTEMS
0.47 μF 6.8 kΩ (Gray) Large multi- *S2
0.47 μF 47 kΩ 470 Ω purpose indicator input 1
6.8 kΩ
0.1 μF 47 kΩ (Gray / Black) Large multi- *S2
(Black) Control output 1 (OSSD 1) 47 kΩ 470 Ω purpose indicator input 2
K1
0.1 μF 47 kΩ (Sky-blue / White) *S2
6.8 kΩ 470 Ω Muting input 1 Selection
K2
(White) Control output 2 (OSSD 2) Guide
K1 0.1 μF 6.8 kΩ (Sky-blue / Black) *S2 Safety Light
(Shield) 470 Ω Muting input 2 Curtains
Output polarity setting wire K2 Safety
6.8 kΩ Control Units
(Blue) 0 V (Blue) 0 V Safety
0.1 μF 6.8 kΩ Components
K1, K2: External device K1, K2: External device
(Force-guided relay or magnet contactor) (Force-guided relay or magnet contactor)
Internal circuit Users’ circuit Internal circuit Users’ circuit
SF4D
* S1, S2 * S1, S2 SF4B/
SF4B-G
Switch S1 Switch S1 SF4B-C
• Test input / Reset input • Test input / Reset input
For manual reset For manual reset SF4C
Vs to Vs – 3.5 V (sink current 5 mA or less): OFF (Note) 0 to +2.5 V (source current 5 mA or less): OFF BSF4-AH80
Open: ON Open: ON
For automatic reset For automatic reset SF2B
Vs to Vs – 3.5 V (sink current 5 mA or less): ON (Note) 0 to +2.5 V (source current 5 mA or less): OFF SF2C
Open: OFF Open: ON
Definition of
Sensing Heights
Switch S2 Switch S2
• Interlock setting input, Override input, Muting input 1/2, • Interlock setting input, Override input, Muting input 1/2,
Large multi-purpose indicator input 1/2, Large multi-purpose indicator input 1/2,
Vs to Vs – 3.5 V (sink current 5 mA or less): Valid (Note) 0 to +2.5 V (source current 5 mA or less): Valid
Open: Invalid Open: Invalid

Note: Vs is the applying supply voltage.

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SENSORS
I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS
LASER
SENSORS Connection example
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Basic wiring: Min. operation only
SENSORS
MICRO This is the general configuration using one set of the emitter and receiver facing each other. The control outputs (OSSD 1 / OSSD 2) turn OFF
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC if the light is interrupted, while they automatically turn ON if receive the light.
SENSORS
The auxiliary output is used to invalid the external device monitoring function. The auxiliary output cannot be connected to external devices.
AREA
SENSORS
<In case of using I/O circuit for PNP output> <In case of using I/O circuit for NPN output>
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS / (Red) Muting lamp output (Red) Muting lamp output
SAFETY Open Open
COMPONENTS Receiver Emitter (Yellow) Override input Receiver Emitter (Yellow) Override input
Open Open
PRESSURE / (Pale purple) Interlock setting input (Pale purple) Interlock setting input
FLOW Open Open
SENSORS (Brown) +V (Brown) +V
(Pink) Test input / Reset input (Shield) Output polarity setting wire
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY (Gray) Safety input 1 (Gray) Safety input 1
+ 24 V DC + 24 V DC
SENSORS (Gray / Black) Safety input 2 +10 (Gray / Black) Safety input 2
– % – +10
–15 –15 %
PARTICULAR (Shield) Output polarity setting wire (Pink) Test input / Reset input
USE
SENSORS (Blue) 0 V (Blue) 0 V
(Yellow-green / Black) Auxiliary output (Yellow-green / Black) Auxiliary output
SENSOR (Orange) Synchronization + (Orange) Synchronization +
OPTIONS
(Orange / Black) Synchronization – (Orange / Black) Synchronization –
SIMPLE (Orange / Black) Synchronization – (Orange / Black) Synchronization –
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS (Orange) Synchronization + (Orange) Synchronization +
Gray cable (Yellow-green) External device monitoring input Gray cable (Yellow-green) External device monitoring input
WIRE-SAVING (Brown) +V (Brown) +V
SYSTEMS Gray cable Gray cable
(with black line) (Black) Control output 1 (OSSD 1) K1 (with black line) (Black) Control output 1 (OSSD 1) K1
MEASURE- (White) Control output 2 (OSSD 2) (White) Control output 2 (OSSD 2)
MENT K2 K2
SENSORS (Shield) Output polarity setting wire (Shield) Output polarity setting wire
(Blue) 0 V (Blue) 0 V
STATIC
CONTROL (Sky-blue / White) Muting input 1 Open (Sky-blue / White) Muting input 1 Open
DEVICES (Sky-blue / Black) Muting input 2 (Sky-blue / Black) Muting input 2
Open Open
(Gray) Large multi-purpose indicator input 1 (Gray) Large multi-purpose indicator input 1
LASER Open Open
MARKERS (Gray / Black) Large multi-purpose indicator input 2
Open (Gray / Black) Large multi-purpose indicator input 2
Open
K1, K2: Force-guided relay or magnet contactor K1, K2: Force-guided relay or magnet contactor
PLC Interlock function Disabled (Automatic reset) Interlock function Disabled (Automatic reset)
External device monitoring External device monitoring
HUMAN Disabled Disabled
MACHINE function function
INTERFACES Auxiliary output Not used Auxiliary output Not used
ENERGY Output polarity setting wire PNP Output polarity setting wire NPN
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS Safety input Invalid Safety input Invalid

FA Refer to the instruction manual for details.

PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE
COMPONENTS
The instruction manual can be download from our website.
MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS
• When this device is used in the “PSDI Others
UV
CURING
SYSTEMS mode”, an appropriate control circuit must • This device has been developed / produced for industrial
be configured between this device and the use only.
machinery. For details, be sure to refer to the • Do not use during the initial transient time (2 sec.) after
standards or regulations applicable in each the power supply is switched on.
region or country. • Avoid dust, dirt and steam.
Selection
Guide • Take care that the sensor does not come in direct contact with
Safety Light • This catalog is a guide to select a suitable product. Be water, oil, grease, or organic solvents, such as, thinner, etc.
Curtains
sure to read instruction manual prior to its use. • Take care that the sensor is not directly exposed to
Safety
Control Units • Both emitter and receiver are adjusted before shipment, fluorescent lamp from a rapid-starter lamp or a high frequency
Safety
Components please apply both emitter and receiver with the same lighting device, as it may affect the sensing performance.
serial No. The serial No. is indicated on the plates of
both emitter and receiver. (Indicated under model No.) Handy-controller
SF4D
SF4B/
SF4B-G
• Make sure to carry out the test run before regular operation. This safety light curtain enables to set each
SF4B-C
• Do not install this safety light curtain with a machine whose function using the handy-controller SFC-HC
SF4C operation cannot be stopped immediately in the middle of (optional). Among the functions, the contents
an operation cycle by an emergency stop equipment. related to the safety distance such as the size of
BSF4-AH80
the minimum sensing object and response time
SF2B are varied depending on the setting condition.
SF2C When setting each function, re-calculate the safety
Definition of distance, and make enough space larger than the
Sensing Heights calculated safety distance. Failure to do so might
cause the accident that the device cannot stop
quickly before reaching the dangerous area of the
machinery, resulting in the serious injury or death.

• Refer to the instruction manual of the handy-controller

for details of the function settings for using handy-
controller SFC-HC (optional).
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DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data can be downloaded from our website.・ FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
SF4C-F□ SF4C-H□ Safety light curtain SENSORS

PHOTO-
Mounting bracket assembly dimensions ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Mounting drawing for the safety light curtains using the standard mounting brackets MS-SFC-1 (accessory). MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
<Center mounting> <Dead zoneless mounting> SENSORS

AREA

10 0.394
30
1.181 (0.303
7.7
) 13.2 0.520
t 2 t 0.079 10 0.394
30
1.181 (0.303
7.7
) 13.2 0.520
t 2 t 0.079 21
30
1.181 (0.303
7.7
) 13.2 0.520
t 2 t 0.079 21
30
1.181 (0.303
7.7
) 13.2 0.520 SENSORS
t 2 t 0.079
5.4 5.4 0.827 0.827 SAFETY LIGHT
0.213 0.213 CURTAINS /
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
( 18
) 13 ( 18
) 13 12 13 12 13 PRESSURE /
0.709
Indicator 0.512 0.709
Indicator 0.512 0.472
Indicator (0.709
18
) 0.512 (0.709
18
) 0.472
Indicator
0.512 FLOW
SENSORS
part (Note) part (Note) part (Note) part (Note)
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
(0.827
21
) (0.827
21
) (0.827
21
) 21
0.827
SENSORS

PARTICULAR
(1.988
50.5
) (1.988
50.5
) (1.988
50.5
) (1.988
50.5
)
USE
SENSORS

DCB A (3.465
88
) DCB A (3.465
88
) E AB (3.465
88
) BA E (3.465
88
) SENSOR
(3.465
88
) (3.465
88
) ( 88
3.465 ) (3.465
88
) OPTIONS

SIMPLE
Large Large Large Large Large Large Large Large WIRE-SAVING
Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose UNITS
Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose
indicator indicator indicator indicator indicator indicator indicator indicator
Beam Beam WIRE-SAVING
Beam Beam SYSTEMS
pitch pitch pitch pitch
MEASURE-
MENT
F F F F SENSORS

STATIC
CONTROL
16 10 G 16 10 G 10 G 10 G DEVICES
0.630 0.394 0.630 0.394 0.394 0.394
Gray cable Gray cable (with black line) Gray cable Gray cable (with black line) LASER
MARKERS
Emitter Receiver Emitter Receiver
PLC

HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES

ENERGY
Connector of the pigtailed type SF4C-F□-J05 / SF4C-H□-J05 MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

(1.772
45
) FA
COMPONENTS

MACHINE
ø15.6 VISION
ø0.614 SYSTEMS
ø6 UV
ø0.236 CURING
SYSTEMS

Model No. A B C D E Model No. F G

SF4C-F15(-J05) SF4C-H8(-J05) SF4C-F□(-J05) 10 0.394 Selection
140 5.512 160 6.299 172 6.772 184 7.244 130 5.118 ø5 Guide

SF4C-F23(-J05) SF4C-H12(-J05) 220 8.661 240 9.449 252 9.921 264 10.394 210 8.268 SF4C-H□(-J05) 20 0.787 ø0.197 Safety Light
Curtains
Safety
SF4C-F31(-J05) SF4C-H16(-J05) 300 11.811 320 12.598 332 13.071 344 13.543 290 11.417 Control Units
Safety
SF4C-F39(-J05) SF4C-H20(-J05) 380 14.961 400 15.748 412 16.220 424 16.693 370 14.567 Components

SF4C-F47(-J05) SF4C-H24(-J05) 460 18.110 480 18.898 492 19.370 504 19.842 450 17.717
SF4D
SF4C-F55(-J05) SF4C-H28(-J05) 540 21.260 560 22.047 572 22.520 584 22.992 530 20.866
SF4B/
SF4C-F63(-J05) SF4C-H32(-J05) 620 24.409 640 25.197 652 25.669 664 26.142 610 24.016 SF4B-G
SF4B-C
Note: Measurement of drawing above is display section of SF4C-H□. In case of SF4C-F□, the position
of digital error indicator (red) is different as lower figure. Also, digital error indicator (red) is not SF4C
incorporated in SF4C-F15□ (-J05).
BSF4-AH80
<SF4C-H□> <SF4C-F□> SF2B

SF2C
Definition of
Sensing Heights

Digital error
indicator
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SENSORS
DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data can be downloaded from our website.・

LASER
SENSORS SF4C-F□ SF4C-H□ Safety light curtain
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Mounting bracket assembly dimensions
SENSORS
MICRO Mounting drawing for the safety light curtains using the versatile brackets MS-SFC-C3 (optional) and intermediate supporting bracket for
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC versatile brackets MS-SFC-F4 (optional).
SENSORS

AREA
SENSORS <Rear mounting> <Dead zoneless mounting>
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS / ( )7.5
0.295 ( )7.5
0.295
SAFETY
COMPONENTS 2 0.079
PRESSURE / ( 0.591
15
) MS-SFC-3 6.5 0.256 ( 0.591
15
) MS-SFC-3
2 0.079
6.5 0.256 MS-SFC-3 MS-SFC-3
FLOW
SENSORS

INDUCTIVE (22 0.866) (22 0.866)

PROXIMITY
SENSORS Large
Large Large Multi- Large Large
PARTICULAR Large Multi-purpose Multi-
Multi-purpose Multi-purpose purpose Multi-purpose
USE indicator indicator indicator purpose indicator
SENSORS indicator indicator

SENSOR
OPTIONS
MS-SFC-4 MS-SFC-4 MS-SFC-4
D A C 6.5 D A C D A’ D A’
SIMPLE MS-SFC-4 6.5
WIRE-SAVING 0.256 6.5 0.256 6.5
UNITS 0.256 Large 0.256
Multi-
Large purpose
WIRE-SAVING 8 8
SYSTEMS
Multi-purpose 8 indicator 0.315 8
indicator 0.315 0.315
21 0.315 21
21 0.827 6.5
B’ B’ 21
MEASURE- B 0.827 B 0.827
MENT 0.827 0.256
SENSORS

STATIC
(22 0.866) (22 0.866)
CONTROL 6.5 0.256
DEVICES 30 30 30 2 0.079 30 2 0.079
1.181 6.5 0.256 1.181 6.5 0.256 1.181 1.181
12.7 12.7 12.7 0.500 12.7 0.500
LASER
42
1.654 ( 0.591
15
) 0.500 2 0.079 42
1.654 0.500 2 0.079 42 25.7 1.021 42 25.7 1.021
MARKERS
( 0.295
7.5
)
25.7
1.012
( 0.591
15
) 25.7
1.012
1.654 1.654

PLC ( 0.295
7.5
)
HUMAN
Emitter Receiver Emitter Receiver
MACHINE
INTERFACES

ENERGY Inter mediate sup-

MANAGEMENT Model No. A A' B B' C D
SOLUTIONS porting bracket
175 116 190 160
FA
COMPONENTS
SF4C-F15(-J05) SF4C-H8(-J05) – 6.890 4.567 – – 7.480 6.299
255 196 270 240
MACHINE SF4C-F23(-J05) SF4C-H12(-J05) – 10.039 7.717 – – 10.630 9.449
VISION
SYSTEMS
335 276 350 320
SF4C-F31(-J05) SF4C-H16(-J05) – 13.189 10.866 – – 13.780 12.598
UV
CURING
SYSTEMS 415 356 430 400
SF4C-F39(-J05) SF4C-H20(-J05) – 16.339 14.016 – – 16.929 15.748
495 436 510 480
SF4C-F47(-J05) SF4C-H24(-J05) – 19.488 17.165 – – 20.079 18.898
575 516 238 to 338 209 to 309 590 560
SF4C-F55(-J05) SF4C-H28(-J05) Available 22.638 20.315 9.370 to 13.307 8.228 to 12.165 23.228 22.047
Selection
655 596 278 to 378 249 to 349 670 640
Guide SF4C-F63(-J05) SF4C-H32(-J05) Available 25.787 23.465 10.945 to 14.882 9.803 to 13.740 26.378 25.197
Safety Light
Curtains
Note: Be sure to mount MS-SFC-4 when using SF4C-F55(-J05), SF4C-F63(-J05), SF4C-H28(-J05) and SF4C-H32(-J05).
Safety
Control Units
Safety
Components

SF4D
SF4B/
SF4B-G
SF4B-C

SF4C

BSF4-AH80

SF2B

SF2C
Definition of
Sensing Heights
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SENSORS

LASER
MS-SFC-1 Standard mounting bracket (Accessory) MS-SFC-2 NA2-N compatible mounting bracket (Optional) SENSORS

PHOTO-
30 t2 ELECTRIC
1.181 t 0.079 30 SENSORS
1.181
MICRO
PHOTO-
t2 18 0.709 ELECTRIC
6 SENSORS
t 0.079 10 0.236 2 × ø4.5 2 0.079
0.394 ø0.177 AREA
SENSORS
11.8 5.4 7.5
0.295 SAFETY LIGHT
0.465 0.213 14.8 6.5 CURTAINS /
0.583 0.256 5 SAFETY
COMPONENTS
21 0.197 37
34 PRESSURE /
0.827 1.339 1.457 FLOW
22.5 SENSORS
0.886
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
Mounting hole for M3 countersunk screw
(for main body mounting) PARTICULAR
Mounting hole for M3 countersunk screw USE
(for main body mounting) SENSORS
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Net weight: 32 g approx. (4 pcs.) Material: Stainless steel (SUS304) SENSOR
Package weight: 35 g appox. OPTIONS
Net weight: 36 g approx. (4 pcs.)
Four bracket set Package weight: 40 g appox.
SIMPLE
Four M3 (length 4 mm 0.157 in) Four bracket set WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
countersunk screws are attached. Four M3 (length 4 mm 0.157 in)
countersunk screws are attached. WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASURE-
MENT
MS-SFC-3 Versatile bracket (Optional) SENSORS

STATIC
<Rear mounting> <Dead zoneless mounting> CONTROL
DEVICES

14.5 0.571 LASER

14.5 0.571 MARKERS

30 1.181 M3 countersunk screw mounting hole

(for main body mounting) PLC
2-ø4.5
ø0.177
18 0.709
2 0.079 ( 6
0.236 ) t1.5
t0.059
(3 0.118)
(3 0.118)
HUMAN
7.5 (6 0.236) MACHINE
5 0.197
6.5 0.256 (0.512
13
) 0.295
21.5
23
INTERFACES

ENERGY
0.846 7 0.276
22.5 37 6.5 0.256 0.906 MANAGEMENT
(13 0.512) t2 SOLUTIONS
0.886 1.457
( 3
0.118 ) 5 0.197
t1.5
t0.079
FA
2 0.079 2-ø4.5 t0.059 COMPONENTS
18 ø0.177
M3 countersunk screw mounting hole 0.709 MACHINE
(for main body mounting) t2 VISION
t0.079 30
1.181 SYSTEMS
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Net weight: 75 g approx. (4 pcs.) UV
CURING
Package weight: 90 g appox. SYSTEMS
Four bracket set
Four M3 (length 4 mm 0.157 in)
countersunk screws are attached.

Selection
MS-SFC-4 Intermediate supporting bracket for versatile bracket (Optional) Guide
Safety Light
Curtains
43.5 1.713
Safety
27 1.063 Control Units
Safety
(31 1.220) Components
10.5
0.413
( 0.535
13.6
)
27.3 SF4D
1.075 9.7 SF4B/
0.382 SF4B-G
SF4B-C
t2 8 6
t0.079 0.315 0.236 SF4C
10
0.394 20 BSF4-AH80
6.5 0.256 6.5 0.256 25
0.787 0.984
SF2B

SF2C
27 1.063 Definition of
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Net weight: 40 g approx. (2 pcs.) 37 1.457 ( 0.118
3
) Sensing Heights
Package weight: 60 g appox.
Two bracket set
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FIBER
SENSORS
DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data can be downloaded from our website.・

LASER
SENSORS MS-SFCH-□ Metal protection case (Optional)
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Assembly dimensions
SENSORS
MICRO Mounting drawing for the safety light curtains using the metal protection case
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC (MS-SFCH-□).
SENSORS
18
AREA 36.2
SENSORS 0.709 19.6 0.772
ø6.4 ø0.252 (M6 mounting hole) 1.425
SAFETY LIGHT (When using MS-SFC-2)
CURTAINS /
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
ø5.4 ø0.213
PRESSURE / (M5 mounting hole) ø5.4 ø0.213
FLOW (M5 mounting hole)
SENSORS (When using MS-SFC-1) (When using MS-SFC-1)
INDUCTIVE Indicator
PROXIMITY part
SENSORS

PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS
26 10
SENSOR 1.024 0.394
OPTIONS

SIMPLE
3 43.5
WIRE-SAVING 0.118 1.713
UNITS E D C B A D A
90 96
3.543 3.780
WIRE-SAVING 5
SYSTEMS 43.5 0.197
1.713 5
MEASURE- 0.197
MENT
SENSORS 26 26
6 8 F 1.024 1.024
STATIC 0.236 0.315
CONTROL
DEVICES

LASER ø5.4 ø0.213

MARKERS ø5.4 ø0.213 (M5 mounting hole)
(M5 mounting hole)
(When using MS-SFC-1)
(When using MS-SFC-1)
PLC

HUMAN ø6.4 ø0.252

MACHINE (M6 mounting hole) 4-ø4.8 ø0.189
INTERFACES 19.6 (M4 mounting hole)
0.772 (When using MS-SFC-2) 18
ENERGY 0.709 (When using MS-SFC-2)
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS 36.2
1.425
FA
COMPONENTS

MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS t2.3 t0.091
UV Material: Aluminum
CURING
SYSTEMS

Model No. A B C D E F Net weight (2 pcs.)

190 180 175 172 162 26
Selection MS-SFCH-8 7.480 7.087 6.890 6.772 6.378 1.024 160 g approx.
Guide
Safety Light 270 260 255 252 242 35
Curtains MS-SFCH-12 10.630 10.236 10.039 9.921 9.528 1.378 240 g approx.
Safety 350 340 335 332 322 35
Control Units MS-SFCH-16 13.780 13.386 13.189 13.071 12.677 1.378 340 g approx.
Safety
Components 430 420 415 412 402 35
MS-SFCH-20 16.929 16.535 16.339 16.220 15.827 1.378 420 g approx.
510 500 495 492 482 35
SF4D MS-SFCH-24 20.079 19.685 19.488 19.370 18.976 1.378 520 g approx.
SF4B/ 590 580 575 572 562 35
SF4B-G MS-SFCH-28 23.228 22.835 22.638 22.520 22.126 1.378 600 g approx.
SF4B-C 670 660 655 652 642 35
MS-SFCH-32 26.378 25.984 25.787 25.669 25.276 1.378 700 g approx.
SF4C

BSF4-AH80

SF2B

SF2C
Definition of
Sensing Heights
 SF4C SERIES
Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4
596
・
DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data can be downloaded from our website.・ FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
SFB-CC□-MU Mating cable with connector on one end (Optional) SFB-CCJ□-MU Mating cable with connectors on both ends (Optional) SENSORS

PHOTO-
(1.772
45
) L (1.772
45
) L (1.772
45
) ELECTRIC
SENSORS
MICRO
PHOTO-
ø15.6 ø15.6 ø15.6 ELECTRIC
ø0.614 ø0.614 ø0.614 SENSORS

ø6 ø6 AREA
ø0.236 ø0.236 SENSORS

SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
• Length L • Length L SAFETY
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
Model No. Length L Model No. Length L FLOW
SENSORS
SFB-CC3-MU 3,000 118.110 SFB-CCJ3D-MU INDUCTIVE
3,000 118.110 PROXIMITY
SFB-CC7-MU 7,000 275.590 SFB-CCJ3E-MU SENSORS

PARTICULAR
SFB-CC10-MU 10,000 393.700 SFB-CCJ10D-MU USE
10,000 393.700 SENSORS
SFB-CCJ10E-MU
SENSOR
OPTIONS

SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
SFC-WY1 Y-shaped connector (Optional) WY1-CCN3 WY1-CCN10 Mating cable (Optional)
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
66
22.5 2.598 ( 42
1.654 ) L MEASURE-
0.886 MENT
13.5 41 SENSORS
0.531 1.614
ø14 STATIC
ø0.551 CONTROL
DEVICES
ø6
ø0.236
ø14 46.6 31 LASER
ø0.551 1.835 1.220 MARKERS

ø9 Model No. Length L

ø0.354 PLC
WY1-CCN3 3,000 118.110
HUMAN
WY1-CCN10 10,000 393.700 MACHINE
INTERFACES

ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

SFC-HC Handy-controller (Optional) SF-C13 Control unit (Optional) FA

COMPONENTS

65 MACHINE
VISION
2.559 30 SYSTEMS
1.181 6.75
0.266 5 6 UV
4 0.197 0.236 CURING
0.157 SYSTEMS
25.4
1.000 35 34.5
23 ø6 ø0.236 cables, 1.358
0.906 1.378
0.5 m 1.640 ft long 67.3
2.650 3 × 5 = 15
3 × 0.197 = 0.591
130
5.118 91.6 Selection
3.606 Guide
Safety Light
FUNCTION Curtains
Safety
Control Units
140 Safety
5.512 10 80 13 5
0.394 3.150 0.197 Components
6.5 0.512
80.8 22.5
CANCEL ENTER
13.5 0.256 3.181
0.531 0.886
Suitable for 35 mm 1.378 in width DIN rail
SF4D
SF4B/
SF4B-G
SF4B-C

SF4C

BSF4-AH80

SF2B

SF2C
Definition of
Sensing Heights