Omron MS2800 User manual

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Safety light curtains MS2800 & MS4800
SIMPLICITY WITHOUT LIMITATION

Safety that’s simple,
efficient and effective
Safety systems need to be simple to install,
to configure, and to use. Omron’s new all-
in-one MS2800 and MS4800 safety light
curtains meet these requirements and more.
They are exceptionally easy to specify, fit
and set-up for virtually any application
requiring secure protection, reducing costs
of engineering, inventory and maintenance.
And they are supplied and supported
through Omron’s unrivalled international
organisation. Simple as that.
A comprehensive range to meet all requirements
These Omron light curtains are designed for use in the
majority of Type  and Type  safety applications, both
complying with EN  Part . Advanced models,
offering additional functionality, are suitable for more
specialised area. So, whatever the application, there
is an Omron safety light curtain to suit.
Simple to specify, fit and set-up
Every Omron MS and MS safety light curtain
is installed and configured in exactly the same way.
This simplifies the task of designing, ordering,
engineering, installing and maintaining the light-
curtains. Machine makers can maximise efficiency and
increase up-time, reducing the total cost of ownership
over the lifetime of a machine – and all with absolutely
no compromise on safety or operator security.

Global support from a world leader
Every Omron customer benefits from global support tailored
precisely to local needs. Wherever you are, wherever your
machines are manufactured or installed, you can rely on the
same high standards of service support, engineering back-up
and parts supply. We focus totally on your needs.
Limitless simplicity
•Comprehensive range, common design approach
•Reduce total cost of ownership over the lifetime
of the machine
•Save time and expense, reduce engineering and
inventory costs
•Backed by Omron’s global network
•Simplicity in selection
- 15% time in Design-in
- 10% time in Installation
- 10% time in Setup
- 15% time in Maintenance
“Reduce your total cost
of ownership.”

Omron MS/MS safety light curtains provide
a comprehensive choice, designed to meet the vast majority
of applications requiring operator protection. The range
includes mm finger-protection models with a maximum
operating range of m and protection heights from mm
to mm. mm hand-protection models have a maximum
range of m, and protection heights from mm to
mm. The curtains can be multi-cascaded in up to four sets
for segmented guarding, and all models are available in
standard and advanced models, the latter offering additional
functionality with fixed and floating blanking and muting.
Safety without compromise
No other Type  safety light curtain matches the MS, with
its unique mm resolution, allowing a much smaller safety
distance. With a choice of this or mm resolution, finger and
hand protection can be designed into much more compact
machines, saving space - but with no sacrifice on safety.
The finest detection resolution
The housings for these light curtains are the most robust
in the class. Wall thickness of up to mm provides exceptional
resistance to twisting, making the curtains completely reliable,
even in the most demanding environments.
The most robust housing
Straightforward safety
•Simple DIP-switch set-up - no specialised tools
•Pre-wired for plug-in connectivity
•Choice of mm or mm resolution
•Wide operating and protective-height range
•Easy to install
•The most robust housing in the class
•Easy set-up and troubleshooting

Every model in the range is pre-wired with a simple M
all-in-one connector, and fitted with an adjustable rotating
mounting bracket. So it’s easy to engineer and entirely
straightforward to install. Alignment is equally fast and
efficient: an innovative system using intuitive LED indicators
Installation, setup and diagnosis
MS and MS light curtains are easily configured
using a series of built-in dip-switches. There’s no need for
external programming, no problems with operating systems
or interfaces, no set-up console and no complicated menus.
Simplicity itself.
No programming, no software, no problem
MS offers an indicator
for connection via M cable/
plug each beam.
Easy to rotate and
stable fixable.
MS has  LEDs – one
for the upper and one for
the lower range.
Connection via M
cable/plug.
shows whether alignment is correct. This makes adjustment
of the light beams significantly easier than for comparable
light curtains. The MS has separate LEDs for upper and
lower ranges, while the MS has an indicator for
each beam.

The emphasis in the design of MS light curtains
is on standardisation: in design, engineering, installation,
set-up and facilities. The basic units are suitable for the
majority of applications, and the same accessories fit all
models. So engineers can concentrate on designing
functionality into machines, with the comfort of knowing that
the light curtains will work the same way every time.
Installation engineers use the same process for every
application – no specialised cables, no missing connections,
no complex alignment or configuration. Safety as standard.
Standardise on safety
MS2800: standard models to suit standard applications
Packaging machinery is typical of the applications for Omron
MS safety light curtains. Finger- and hand-resolution
curtains are ideal for fast-moving multi-process lines, where
each station can be set up to suit specific requirements, using
the same safety equipment. This is particularly advantageous
on lines where products change frequently, and which fulfill
the need for customer-specific deliveries. In these
installations, fast set-up means that light-curtains can
be reconfigured quickly, with no compromise on safety.
Designed for packaging
Features
•Designed for Type  applications
•Ideal for packaging machines
•Choice of mm or mm resolution
•IP housings to protect curtains even under
harsh cleaning
•Fast set-up and easy configuration to cope with
product changes
•Coding of beams provided as standard

Options are available to extend functionality, making the
MS suitable for an even wider range of applications.
A range of accessories to suit the application
All Omron MS safety light curtains are available with
a range of accessories and features to meet the requirements
of different applications. IP housings are now available
to make the curtains suitable for use in food production
applications, where aggressive cleaning systems and high-
pressure water and steam are commonly used. Options such
as fixed and floating blanking and muting (also available for
Type  safety applications) increase functionality and extend
the versatility of MS curtains.

Like the MS range, MS safety light curtains benefit
from standard installation and configuration, and meet fully
the requirements of the Type  safety standard. These curtains
are ideal for automotive applications, where fast-moving
production lines, with their emphasis on flexibility allied
to high quality, must work efficiently yet safely at all times.
MS light curtains are available with basic facilities,
to meet the majority of requirements, plus additional
functionality for more specialised installations.
MS4800: advanced protection for specialized applications
Features
•Meets the requirements of Type  standards
•Provides hand and finger protection
as appropriate
•Additional functionality to extend the range
of applications
•Full compliance with no compromise
on efficiency
•Advanced function models support fixed
blanking, floating blanking and muting
•Coding of beams as standard

Floating blanking and fixed blanking as a standard function
in the advanced model.
Additional functionality for intelligent safety
For applications where increased functionality is required,
both MS and MS units are available with a range
of options, including muting to allow the automatic transport
of material into or out of a dangerous area. The MS and
MS curtains offer internal control of the whole muting
cycle, enabling operators to work in complete security.
It also involves operators working close to machinery, and
in these applications, a secure working environment
is essential as well. Typical applications are in metal-working
shops, where it is often necessary to guide metal manually for
cutting, forming and shaping.
Efficiency in modern automotive plants
In highly automated manufacturing environments, such
as vehicle plants, it is essential to maximize uptime
on production equipment. The simplicity with which MS
and MS light curtains can be installed and replaced
is a key benefit in this kind of environment. No specialist
tools, wiring or software is needed, so a light-curtain can
be replaced, and the machine up and running again,
in a matter of minutes.
Muting system in automatic warehouse for material supply
of production.

Simplicity in selection
Safety
Category
Connection
Features
Function set
MS 2800
Safety category 
MS 4800
Safety category 
Basic EB
Interlock, restart, EDM,
 optical channels
integrated alignment tool
Advanced EA
Muting, Blanking
(fixed/floating)
MS2800S-EB-
MS2800S-EA-
MS2800FS-EB-
MS2800FS-EA-
MS2800F-E-
MS4800S-EB-
MS4800S-EA-
MS4800FS-EB-
MS4800FS-EA-
MS4800F-E-
MS2800S-
MS2800FS-
MS2800F-
MS4800S-
MS4800FS-
MS4800F-
MS2800-
MS4800-
Standard S
standalone
Master FS
Series connection,
Muting applications
Slave F
Series connectin only