Sunx SF4B User manual

SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN
SF4B
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...........................................................................10
1.1 Target Group............................................................................................11
1.2 Safety Instructions ...................................................................................12
1.3 Applicable Standards/Regulations...........................................................15
2. Before Using the Device ......................................................17
2.1 Features...................................................................................................18
2.2 Part Description .......................................................................................19
2.2.1 How the Display Works ............................................................................20
2.3 Protection Area........................................................................................24
2.3.1 Sensing Area............................................................................................24
2.3.2 Safety Distance ........................................................................................26
2.3.2.1 Calculation Example for Europe......................................................28
2.3.2.2 Calculation Example for the US ......................................................31
2.3.3 Influence of Reflective Surfaces...............................................................33
2.3.4 Placement of Emitter and Receiver..........................................................34
2.4 Mounting..................................................................................................36
2.4.1 Mounting of the Mounting Bracket............................................................36
2.4.1.1 Standard Mounting Bracket MS-SFB-1...........................................36
2.4.1.2 Intermediate Supporting Bracket MS-SFB-2...................................38
2.4.1.3 Dead Zoneless Mounting Bracket MS-SFB-3.................................40
2.4.1.4 Protect-Bar Mounting Bracket MC-SFBH-□....................................41
2.4.2 Mounting of the Bottom Cap Cable..........................................................43
2.4.3 Mounting and Dismantling of a Series Connection..................................44
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2.5 Wiring ...................................................................................................... 47
2.5.1 PNP Output ..............................................................................................48
2.5.2 NPN Output..............................................................................................50
2.5.3 Power Supply Unit....................................................................................51
2.5.4 Output Signal during Self-Diagnosis ........................................................52
2.5.5 Connecting Procedure and Connector Pin Assignment...........................52
2.5.6 Basic Wiring..............................................................................................55
2.5.7 Wiring Examples.......................................................................................57
2.5.7.1 Manual Reset When Interlock is Activated (Control Category 4)....57
2.5.7.2 Series Connection (Control Category 4) .........................................60
2.5.7.3 Parallel Connection (Control Category 4) .......................................63
2.5.7.4 Mixed Connection (Control Category 4)..........................................67
2.5.7.5 Auto-Reset (Control Category 4).....................................................71
2.5.7.6 External Device Monitor Function Deactivated (Control Category 4)
73
2.5.7.7 Muting Function (Control Category 4).............................................75
2.6 Adjustment............................................................................................... 78
2.6.1 Beam-Axis Alignment...............................................................................78
2.6.2 Operation Test..........................................................................................80
3. Functions..............................................................................83
3.1 Self-Diagnosis Function........................................................................... 84
3.2 Interlock Function.................................................................................... 85
3.3 Emission Halt Function............................................................................ 86
3.4 Interference Prevention Function ............................................................ 87
3.5 Auxiliary Output (Non-Safety Output)...................................................... 88
3.6 External Device Monitor Function............................................................ 89
3.7 Muting Function....................................................................................... 91
3.7.1 Specification for the Muting Sensor..........................................................92
3.7.2 Installation of the Muting Sensor..............................................................93
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3.8 Override Function ....................................................................................95
3.9 Functions of the Optional Handy Controller SFB-HC...............................98
4. Operation.............................................................................101
4.1 Normal Operation...................................................................................102
4.2 When Using the Emission Halt Function................................................109
4.3 When an Error Occurs...........................................................................112
5. Maintenance........................................................................115
5.1 Daily Inspection Checklist......................................................................116
5.2 Periodic Inspection Checklist (Every Six Months)..................................118
5.3 Inspection after Maintenance.................................................................119
6. Troubleshooting .................................................................121
6.1 Emitter-Related Problems......................................................................122
6.1.1 All Indicators Are OFF............................................................................122
6.1.2 Fault Indicator (Yellow) Lights up or Blinks............................................122
6.1.3 Digital Error Indicator "C" Lights Up.......................................................123
6.1.4 Emission Halt Indicator (Orange) Lights Up...........................................124
6.1.5 All Beam-axis Adjustment Indicators (Red) Light Up.............................124
6.1.6 Operation Indicator Remains Lit in Red .................................................124
6.2 Receiver-Related Problems...................................................................125
6.2.1 All Indicators Are OFF............................................................................125
6.2.2 Fault Indicator (Yellow) Lights up or Blinks............................................125
6.2.3 Digital Error Indicator "C" Lights Up.......................................................127
6.2.4 All Beam-axis Adjustment Indicators (Red) Light Up.............................127
6.2.5 Operation Indicator Remains Lit in Red .................................................127
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7. Specifications.....................................................................129
7.1 Common Specifications......................................................................... 130
7.2 Specifications by Model Numbers......................................................... 133
7.2.1 Model Numbers SF4B-Fxx with 10mm Beam Pitch...............................134
7.2.2 Model Numbers SF4B-Hxx with 20mm Beam Pitch...............................135
7.2.3 Model Numbers SF4B-Axx with 40mm Beam Pitch...............................136
7.3 Options.................................................................................................. 137
7.3.1 Front Protection Cover ...........................................................................137
7.3.2 Cables.....................................................................................................138
7.3.2.1 Bottom Cap Cables .......................................................................138
7.3.2.2 Extension Cable with Connector on One End...............................139
7.3.2.3 Extension Cable with Connectors on Both Ends...........................139
7.3.2.4 Cable for Series Connection .........................................................139
7.3.2.5 Cables for PNP/NPN Output.........................................................140
7.3.3 Brackets..................................................................................................140
7.3.3.1 Standard Mounting Bracket (M5) ..................................................140
7.3.3.2 M8 Mounting Bracket ....................................................................140
7.3.3.3 M5 Pitch Adapter Bracket..............................................................141
7.3.3.4 M8 Pitch Adapter Bracket..............................................................141
7.3.3.5 Dead Zoneless Mounting Bracket.................................................141
7.3.4 Handy Controller.....................................................................................142
7.3.5 Laser Alignment Tool for Light Curtain...................................................142
7.3.6 Control Units...........................................................................................143
7.3.6.1 Unit with Connectors .....................................................................143
7.3.6.2 Unit for Demanding Industrial Environments.................................143
7.3.6.3 Miniature Unit ................................................................................144
7.3.6.4 Unit with Additional Functions.......................................................144
7.3.7 Protect Bar..............................................................................................145
7.3.8 Test Rod.................................................................................................146
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8. Dimensions .........................................................................147
8.1 Mounting Dimensions ............................................................................148
8.1.1 Rear Mounting with Standard Mounting Bracket (MS-SFB-1) ...............148
8.1.2 Side Mounting with Standard Mounting Bracket (MS-SFB-1)................150
8.1.3 Rear Mounting with Dead Zoneless Mounting Bracket (MS-SFB-3)......152
8.1.4 Side Mounting with Dead Zoneless Mounting Bracket (MS-SFB-3)......154
8.2 Mounting Bracket Dimensions...............................................................156
8.2.1 Standard Mounting Bracket (MS-SFB-1)................................................156
8.2.2 M8 Mounting Bracket (MS-SFB-1-T)......................................................156
8.2.3 Pitch Adapter Bracket (MS-SFB-4) ........................................................157
8.2.4 M8 Pitch Adapter Bracket (MS-SFB-4-T)...............................................157
8.2.5 Intermediate Supporting Bracket (MS-SFB-2) .......................................158
8.2.6 Dead Zoneless Mounting Bracket (MS-SFB-3)......................................158
9. Glossary of Terms..............................................................159
10. Index ....................................................................................163
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