Omron F3SP-U2P User manual

Muting Controller for Safety Light Curtain
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F3SP-U2P
Muting Controller for One or
Two Safety Light Curtains,
F3S-B and F3SN-A/F3SH-A
■High functionality (two independent muting
functions, override function, automatic and
manual reset)
■Category 2 or 4 depending on safety light
curtain category
■Muting lamp included
■Double output safety relay
■7-segment display for status of the control
unit and troubleshooting
■Easy to install
Ordering Information
■Muting Controller
■Accessories
Specifications
Description Part number
Muting Controller (including muting lamp and bulb)
for Safety Light Curtains: F3S-A F3S-B, F3SN-A and F3SH-A
F3SP-U2P
Muting lamp (replacement only) F39-A11
Bulb for muting lamp (replacement only) F39-A043707
Item F3SP-U2P
No. of light curtains 1 or 2 pairs
Supply voltage 24 VDC ±10% (ripple p-p: 10% max.)
Power consumption 8W max., without external connections (See note 1).
Response time 30ms max. (controller only)
Applicable light curtains Omron’s F3S-A, F3S-B, F3SN-A, F3SH-A
Outputs 2 N.O. dry contacts, 250 VAC, 3.15A max., cos 0.6 to 1.0 (Short circuit protected by resettable fuse)
Inputs Test Input: N.C. contact switch
Reset Input: N.O. contact switch
Max. 4 mute sensors inputs: PNP open collector transistor or N.O. dry contact
Indicators Output indicators (Red/Green Bi-color LED):
Red: output OFF; Green: output ON
Input indicator (Green LED X4): Lit when light curtain output is ON
Status Indicator (7 segment display): status of controller (See note 2.)
Test functions Self-test (After power-up and during operation)
External test (test input switch)
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Specifications - continued
Note: 1. Total power consumption must not exceed 24 W, due to an internal self-resetting fuse. This includes: F3SP- U2P 8 W max, muting
lamp 3 W to 7 W and light curtain(s).
2. Refer to the Status Indicator section.
3. A lamp must be connected for operation; shorting this output will cause damage to the unit.
Nomenclature
■Front Panel
Operation
■Dual System
The F3SP-U2P has two independent microprocessors forming
a dual system and can be used with a system up to safety cate-
gory 4. One or two Light Curtains can be connected to the F3SP-
U2P. The state of each of the Light Curtain’s two outputs will be
displayed on four status indicators (Green LEDs). When one or
both safety light curtains are interrupted, the F3SP-U2P opens
both of its safety output contacts.
The F3SP-U2P is equipped with both muting and override func-
tions, forcing system operation regardless of the light curtain
inputs. The muting function makes it possible to disregard one or
both light curtains in order to allow the passage of an object in or
out of a hazardous area without stopping the machine. The over-
ride function allows the system to be manually overridden allowing
material to be cleared from the muting area if a fault has occurred.
Both of these functions force the system to work. Activation of
these functions requires precautions to avoid a reduction in the
level of safety.
The front panel of the F3SP-U2P is equipped with a status indica-
tor (7-segment display) which supplies information on the state of
the controller and on probable cause of failure.
■Basic Functions
Interlock Function
The auto reset mode and the manual reset mode are selectable
features of the F3SP. The selection will be done by dip switch.
Note: For safety reasons, do not change the dip switches while
the F3SP is connected to power.
1. Auto reset mode
The F3SP automatically starts after power-ON and auto-
matically restarts after an object in the detection zone is
removed.
2. Manual reset mode
The F3SP returns to the normal operating mode only after
the object has been removed and the RESET button has
been pressed.
Test Function
1. Self-test: After power ON, the F3SP performs a complete
self-test. In addition, it performs a self test periodically dur-
ing operation.
2. External test: This is used to check if the whole system
works effectively. By pressing the TEST button (see note
below), the interruption of one or both safety light curtains is
simulated. This operation makes the machine stop, so the
system checks can be made according to the established
time and modes.
Note: The test button must be pressed for more than 100 ms.
3. Error detection and restoration (Lockout condition)
If an error is detected by the self-test, the F3SP enters the
lockout condition, keeps the light curtains in their OFF-state
and displays the error code in status indicator. Turning
power ON again or pressing RESET resets the lockout con-
dition.
Safety-related functions Auto / Manual reset
Muting function, Override function
Muting lamp output Incandescent bulb: 24 V, 3 W to 7 W (See note 3.)
Ambient temperature During operation: -10 to 50 C°(with no freezing)
During storage: -30 to 70 C°
Ambient humidity 15 to 95% RH (with no condensation)
Enclosure rating IP20 (IEN60529)
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, double amplitude 0. mm, X, Y, and Z directions
20 sweeps
Shock resistance 100 m/s2, X, Y and Z direction 1000 times
Weight 600 g (control unit only)
Accessories Instruction Manual (included)
7-seg display shows status of troubleshooting help
Bicolor LED
(red/green)
indicates the
status of the
muting
control
output
4 LEDs for status of the safety light curtains

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■Muting Function
The muting function makes it possible to inactivate one or both
light curtains in order to allow the object’s passage without stop-
ping the machine. The F3SP has muting sensor inputs for the
activation of this function. The muting sensors A and B control
light curtain 1; muting sensors C and D control light curtain 2.
For the muting sensor, PNP transistor output type or N.O. contact
output type is applicable (photoelectric sensor, proximity sensor,
etc.).
It is necessary to position and connect the muting sensors in
order to avoid undesired muting inputs.
It is important to remember that the muting function forces the
system to work, and for this reason it must be used with care.
■Override Function
This function makes it possible to force a muting condition, if nec-
essary, starting the machine despite one or both safety light cur-
tains having been interrupted by the object. This enables the
removal of the material from the protected area when it has been
stuck in the beam of the safety light curtains due to a failure. For
example, suppose that a pallet has stopped before the light cur-
tains; the conveyor belt cannot be started again because the
F3SP, after having detected one or more interrupted light cur-
tains, will not close the output contacts, thus making it impossible
to free the controlled area. By starting the override function, it will
be possible to carry out this operation. It is important to remem-
ber that the override function, like the muting function, forces the
system to work, and for this reason it must be used with care.
Muting Sequence
1. The muting function will be activated by the following
sequence:
Muting sensor A or C turns ON.
Within 30 ms to 3 seconds after that, muting sensor B or
D turns ON.
2. The muting function will be deactivated by either of these
methods:
One or both muting sensor(s) turns OFF.
Or, 60 seconds passes. (This restriction can be deacti-
vated by DIP switch configuration).
3. The muting function will not become activated if the light
curtain is interrupted and the output contacts are in the
opened state.
4. A wrong sequence on muting sensors activation will
cause a lockout condition of the F3SP.
Installation Criteria
1. Each muting sensor must recognize the material (namely
pallets, vehicles, etc.) over its full length.
2. The sensors must be arranged in such a way that the
material is recognized even when it is on a pallet or other
transporting medium.
3. In case of different transport speeds through the muting
area, consideration must be given to the muting duration.
4. All the light curtains and the muting sensors must be
arranged so that the previous material has already
passed the last muting sensor before the new material
has reached the first muting sensor.
■Wiring Diagram
External Device Monitoring
Used in the Manual Reset Mode
Note: EDM can only be used with manual reset mode.

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■Wiring Diagram
F3S-B and F3SP-U2P with
Two F3S-B Light Curtains
Note For use with one F3S-B Safety Light Curtain, connect terminal 29 with ter-
minals 31 and 32.

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■F3SN-A and F3SP-U2P Muting Application for
Two F3SN-A Light Curtains or Two F3SH-A Multi-beam Sensors
to the Control Unit F3SP-U2P with Four Muting Sensors
F3SN-A or F3SH-A Function Mode
• Automatic reset
• No external device monitoring
• No lockout reset

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Installation
Terminal Block Assignment Status Indicator
Normal Operation
Dip Switch Settings
Status Indicator
Normal Operation Installation
Error Indication
Terminal Description
1 - 2 24 VDC power supply; terminal 1 to +24 VDC and
terminal 2 is 0V
3 - 4 RESET button; normally open switch contact
(N.O.)
4 - 5 TEST button; connect a normally closed (N.C.).
8 Input of the muting B sensor. N.O. contact of the
muting sensor (photocell, proximity switch, others).
9 Input of the muting A sensor. N.O. contact of the
muting sensor (photocell, proximity switch, others).
10 Input of the muting D sensor. N.O. contact of the
muting sensor (photocell, proximity switch, others).
11 Input of the muting C sensor. N.O. contact of the
muting sensor (photocell, proximity switch, others).
12 Not used.
13 -14 (OUT1) safety output 1 with N.O. contact.
15 - 16 (OUT2) safety output 2 with N.O. contact.
17 - 18 Power supply for the transmitter (TX1) for
Light Curtain 1.
Terminal 17 > +24 VDC; terminal 18 > 0V.
19 - 20 Not used.
21- 22 Power supply for the transmitter (TX2) for
Light Curtain 2.
Terminal 21 > +24 VDC; terminal 22 > 0V.
23 - 24 Not used.
25 - 26 Power supply for the receiver (RX1) for
Light Curtain 1.
Terminal 25 > +24 VDC; terminal 26 > 0V.
27 - 28 Connect to the PNP outputs of the receivers (RX1)
of the Light Curtain
Control output 1 wire and control output 2 wire to
terminal 27 and 28.
(Both control outputs must be used.)
If Light Curtain1 is not used, connect terminal 27
and 28 to terminal 25.
29 - 30 Power supply for the receiver for (RX2) for
Light Curtain 2.
Terminal 29 > +24 VDC, terminal 30 > 0V
31 - 32 Connect to the PNP output of the receivers (RX2)
of Light Curtain 2.
Control output 1 wire and control output 2 wire to
terminal 31 and 32.
(Both control outputs must be used.)
If Light Curtain 2 is not used, connect terminal 31
and 32 to terminal 29.
No. ON/OFF Function Comment
1 X Not Used --
2 OFF Muting A-B acts on light
curtain 1;
Muting C-D acts on light
curtain 2
(default
setting)
ON Forbidden --
3 OFF Muting - 60 seconds --
ON Muting - infinity (default
setting)
4 OFF Manual reset mode --
ON Auto reset mode (default
setting)
Code Description
H Initial test is activated.
8 to 1 Countdown during the initial test.
U Test button is pressed. Output contacts are opened.
Override function is activated.
A Normal cycle: output contacts are closed
E Light curtain is interrupted in automatic mode: output
contacts are opened.
F Interlocked condition: output contacts are opened.
Code Description
7 Error of muting lamp.
8 Irreversible system error or error on the output contacts.
9 Wrong muting sequence request.
Dimensions
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Precautions
!WARNING
The F3SP has been designed to be used with the dedicated
safety light curtain. It must not be connected to other safety
light curtains.
!WARNING
The F3SP complies with the requirements for type 4 safety
equipment in accordance with the international standards,
IEC 61496-1. However, the safety system category depends on
the safety light curtain’s type as follows:
- Type 4 safety light curtain: Safety system category 4
- Type 2 safety light curtain: Safety system category 2
!WARNING
Do not use the F3SP on machines that cannot be stopped by
electrical control in case of an emergency, such as a pressing
machine with full-rotation clutch system. Serious injury may re-
sult if the machine does not stop before someone reaches the
hazardous part.
■Installing and Operating
Muting and Override functions can disable the safety functions of
a machine. The proper installation, checkout and operation of a
machine and muting system, in accordance with all applicable
laws and standards, is critical to the safe operation of the
machine.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in severe
injury to personnel.
Muting sensors must be positioned so that they cannot be acti-
vated inadvertently by personnel. The muting lamp for indication
active muting or active override must be positioned in a place
where it can be seen from any operative point.
The TEST and RESET buttons must be positioned in such a way
that these conditions are met:
• The operator must be able to see the protected area when he
carries out reset, test, or override operations.
• The muting sensors cannot be activated from inside the hazard-
ous area.
Always use the two OSSD outputs to configure the safety system.
Using only one OSSD of the safety system may result in serious
injury when there is an output circuit failure.
Do not connect the F3SP to AC or DC power supply with higher
voltage then nominal 24VDC.
Dip switch configuration must only be carried out by someone
qualified. A qualified person, as determined by regulations, must
confirm that installation and inspection are implemented correctly.
Do not use the F3SP until the final inspections are completed
(refer to manual). Failure to do so may result in loss of life or seri-
ous injury.
DC Power Supply Units Must Satisfy Each of
These Conditions
• The power supply voltage must be within specified ratings
(24 VDC ± 10%).
• The power supply is connected only to the F3SP, light curtain,
and muting sensors. The power supply must not be connected to
other devices or machines.
• The power supply uses double or reinforced insulation between
the primary and secondary circuits.
• The power supply automatically resets over-current protection
characteristics (voltage drop).
• The power supply maintains an output holding time of at least
20 ms.
• FG (frame ground terminal) must be connected to PE (protective
earth) when using a commercially available switching regulator.
• The power supply must have output characteristics of Class 2
Circuit of Limited Voltage-Current Circuit as defined in UL508.
• The power supply must conform to regulatory requirements and
standards, regarding EMC and electrical equipment safety of the
country where the F3SP is installed and where machinery will be
operated. Example: The EMC Directive (industrial environment)
and the Low Voltage Directive in EU.

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