


| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item | Specifications |
| PFHD | 4.95 × 10-9 |
| Cable | 0.15mm2(power line: 0.2 mm2) 12-core heat-resistant PVC cable, 5 m16.404 ftlong |
| MTTFD | 100 years or more |
| Details | Min. sensing object ø14 mmø0.551 intype (10 mm0.394 inbeam pitch) [Cable type] |
| Product | Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain [Type 4 PLe SIL3] |
| Material | Enclosure: Polycarbonate alloySensing surface: Polycarbonate alloy |
| Beam pitch | 10 mm0.394 in |
| Accessories | MS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 setSF4C-TR14 (Test rod): 1 No. |
| Part Number | SF4C-F63 |
| Product name | Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain Type 4 PLe SIL3 SF4C |
| ELCA function | Incorporated (reducing mutual interference automatically) |
| Power voltage | 24 V DC +10-15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less |
| Response time | OFF response: 9 ms or lessON response: 90 ms or less |
| Product Number | SF4C-F63 |
| Cable extension | Extension up to 40.5 m132.874 ftis possible for both emitter and receiver, with 0.2 mm2or more cable.(Note) When the muting lamp is used, the cable can be extended within 30.5 m100.066 ft(for emitter / receiver). |
| Muting function | Incorporated |
| Operating range | 0.1 to 3 m0.328 to 9.843 ft(Note) The operating range is the possible setting distance between the emitter and the receiver. |
| Emitting element | Infrared LED (Peak emission wavelength: 855 nm0.034 mil) |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| Override function | Incorporated |
| Protective height | 640 mm25.197 in |
| Interlock function | Incorporated [Manual reset / Automatic reset (Note)](Note) The manual reset and automatic reset are possible to be switched depending on the wiring status. |
| Operating altitude | 2,000 m6,561 68 ftor less (Note:Do not use or store in an environment pressurized to atmospheric pressure or higher at an altitude of 0 m.) |
| Optional functions | Fixed blanking, floating blanking, auxiliary output change, safety input (safety sensor), large multi-purpose indicator setting change, interlock setting change, external relay monitoring setting change, muting setting change, override setting change, protecting(Note) In case of using optional function, the handy-controller SFC-HC is required. |
| Ambient illuminance | Incandescent light: 5,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face |
| Min. sensing object | ø14 mmø0.551 inopaque object(Note) When the floating blanking function is used, the size of the min. sensing object is changed. |
| No. of beam channels | 63 |
| Safety input function | Incorporated (safety contact) |
| Effective aperture angle | plus or minus 2.5℃ or less [for an operating range exceeding 3 m9.843 ft(conforming to IEC 61496-2 / ANSI/UL 61496-2)] |
| Applicable standards:Japan | JIS B 9704-1/2 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4), JIS C 0508-1 to 3(SIL3) |
| Applicable standards:Europe | EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN ISO 13849-1:2015 (Category 4, PLe), EN 61508-1 to 3 (SIL 3), EN 55011, EN 50178, EN 61000-6-2(Note) Regarding EU Machinery Directive, a Notified Body, TÜV SÜD, has certified with the type examination certificate. |
| Test / reset input function | Incorporated |
| Control outputs (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) | PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open-collector transistor (switching method)[When selecting PNP output]- Max. source current: 200 mA- Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the control output and +V)- Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less (source current 200 mA, when using 10 m32.808 ftlength cable)- Leakage current: 200 micro A or less (including power supply OFF condition)- Max. load capacity: 1 micro F (No load to Max. output current)- Load wiring resistance: 3 Ω or less[When selecting NPN output]- Max. sink current: 200 mA- Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the control output and 0 V)- Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less (sink current 200 mA, when using 10 m32.808 ftlength cable)- Leakage current: 200 micro A or less (including power supply OFF condition)- Max. load capacity: 1 micro F (No load to Max. output current)- Load wiring resistance: 3 Ω or less |
| Applicable standards:North America | 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,OSHA 1910.212, OSHA 1910.217(C), ANSI B11.1 to B11.19, ANSI/RIA 15.06(Note) With regards to the standards in the US/Canada, a Notified Body, TÜV SÜD, has certified the CTÜVUS mark. |
| External device monitoring function | Incorporated |
| Auxiliary output (Non-safety output) | PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open-collector transistor (switching method)[When selecting PNP output]- Max. source current: 100 mA- Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the auxiliary output and +V)- Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less (source current 100 mA, when using 10 m32.808 ftlength cable)[When selecting NPN output]- Max. sink current: 100 mA- Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the auxiliary output and 0 V)- Residual voltage: 2.5 V or less (sink current 100 mA, when using 10 m32.808 ftlength cable) |
| Applicable regulations and certifications | CE Marking (Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking [Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations], TÜV SÜD certification |
| Environmental resistance:Ambient humidity | 30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 85 % RH |
| Environmental resistance:Shock resistance | 300 m/s2acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each |
| Net weight (Total of emitter and receiver) | 1,000 g approx. |
| Applicable standards:International standard | IEC 61496-1/2 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1:2015 (Category 4, PLe), IEC 61508-1 to 3 (SIL 3) |
| Environmental resistance:Ambient temperature | -10 to +55 ℃+14 to +131 ℉(No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -25 to +60 ℃-13 to +140 ℉ |
| Environmental resistance:Degree of protection | IP67 / IP65 (IEC) |
| Environmental resistance:Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm0.030 indouble amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each |
| Environmental resistance:Insulation resistance | 20 MΩ , or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure |
| Control outputs (OSSD 1, OSSD 2):Operation mode | ON when all beam channels are received, OFF when one or more beam channels are interrupted (OFF also in case of any malfunction in the Safety Light Curtain or the synchronization signal)(Note) The outputs are not ''OFF'' when muting function is active even if the beam channel is interruped.(Note) In case the blanking function is valid, the operation mode is changed. |
| Control outputs(OSSD1, OSSD2):Protection circuit | Incorporated |
| Environmental resistance:Voltage withstandability | 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure |
| Auxiliary output (Non-safety output):Operation mode | OFF when control outputs are ON, ON when control outputs are OFF (Factory setting, operating mode can be changed using the SFC-HC handy-controller). |
| Auxiliary output (Non-safety output):Protection circuit | Incorporated |
| Current consumption:Large multipurpose indicator lights up | Emitter: 120 mA or lessReceiver: 125 mA or less |
| Current consumption:Large multipurpose indicator lights off | Emitter: 85 mA or lessReceiver: 95 mA or less |
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