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SF4D safety light curtain

New light curtain concept: both compact and robust.

New concept: both compact and robust

Sensors Safety light curtain SF4D safety light curtain new concept: both compact and robust Panasonic Industry
  • Type 4 with very robust aluminum housing
  • Extreme long sensing range up to 15m
  • Status and stability indicators for easy installation and maintenance
  • Integrated PNP and NPN outputs
  • Complies with all common norms and standards
  • No blind zones
  • Finger, hand and arm protection type available in heights of up to 1.9m
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Higher stability than SF4B thanks to changes to the interior design

Sensors safety light curtain SF4D Higher stability than SF4B thanks to changes to the interior design Panasonic Industry

Compared to the SF4B<V2> series, the internal unit has been downsized considerably. The volume of the internal unit has been reduced by more than 60%. The volume gained has been used to strengthen the case structure, making it more rigid without changing the outer dimensions. This makes the SF4D compatible with the SF4B<V2> series in terms of dimensions.

Twisting- and bending-resistant design

Sensors Safety light curtain SF4D Twisting- and bending-resistant design Panasonic Industry

The new interior design makes the safety light curtain more rigid and thus more robust. The SF4D does not bend or twist as easily when it comes into contact with other objects.

  1. Resists twisting!
  2. Resists bending!
  3. Resists shock!

Response time max. 10ms for a single light curtain

Sensors Safety light SF4D Response time max. 10ms for a single light curtain Panasonic Industry

When only one light curtain is installed, the OFF response time of the control outputs (OSSD1, OSSD2) is max. 10ms, the fastest in its class. For multiple safety light curtains mounted in series, the response time is max. 18ms. Thanks to the fast response it is possible to mount the safety light curtain much closer to the dangerous area.

Easy calculation of safety distance thanks to special no-blind zone design

SF4D Easy calculation of safety distance thanks to special no-blind zone design Panasonic Industry

The SF4D inherits the no-blind zone design of the SF4B series. Even in an L-shaped or U-shaped layout, the beam pitch does not change (excluding finger protection type). This makes the calculation of the safety distance easier.

Impervious to liquids and dust

SF4D Impervious to liquids and dust Panasonic Industry

The safety light curtain has IP67 and IP65 (IEC) degree of protection and complies with NEMA Type 13 (NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association), a standard to determine how well the enclosures of electronic components resist infiltration of dust and moisture. For details refer to NEMA 250 "Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 volts Maximum)".

Easy installation of emitter and receiver thanks to improved optical properties

SF4D Easy installation of emitter and receiver thanks to improved optical properties Panasonic Industry

Thanks to a higher emission power, the SF4D not only works reliably on shorter distances, but also covers a longer sensing range than previous models.

 

Mode Type of protection Sensing range
Short mode (default setting) Finger protection type 0 to 7m

Hand protection

 type Arm / Foot protection type

0 to 9m
Long mode Finger protection type 0 to 12m

Hand protection

type Arm / Foot protection type

0 to 15m

Please note that installing the front protection cover reduces the sensing range.

Minimizing of deviations among elements

SF4D Minimizing of deviations among elements Panasonic Industry

The safety light curtain is equipped with a unique element alignment technology, thus minimizing deviations in the beam axis. Additionally, the LED quality has been improved.

Digital indicator for stable light reception

SF4D Digital indicator for stable light reception Panasonic Industry

The incident beam intensity indicator (also called stable-light-reception indicator) helps to adjust the beam during installation and to control the light quality during operation. The amount and quality of the light received is indicated by the LED color and a one-digit display. When the LED lights up in orange, the light is unstable. Stable light is indicated by a green LED. The numbers displayed range from 1 to 3. The higher the number, the more stable the light. This way, it is easy to discover and remove errors caused by dirt on the detection surface or beam misalignment.

  1. Incident beam intensity indicator:
    - Stable light: Lights up green
    - Unstable light: Lights up orange
    - Light blocked: Off
  2. Digital indicator
    - High level of light received: Displays green “3”
    - Medium level of light received: Displays green “2”
    - Low level of light received: Displays green “1”
    - Light blocked: Off

PNP and NPN polarity combined in a single model

The SF4D series combines both a PNP and an NPN transistor output in a single model. This helps to reduce the number of different models and costs.

Applications

SF4D applications Panasonic Industry
  • Serial connection of 5 safety light curtains for roboter housing
  • Automobile production with muting

Mounting brackets

The safety light curtain does not come with a mounting bracket. Please order it separately.

Mounting bracket type Model No. Required bolts Description
Beam adjustment mounting bracket MS-SFD-1-5 2 M5 or 1 M8 hexagon-socket head bolt(s)
  • For rear or side mounting
  • 4 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
  • Material: cold-rolled carbon steel (SPCC)
MS-SFD-1-6 1 M6 hexagon-socket head bolt
MS-SFD-1-8 1 M8 hexagon-socket head bolt
Beam adjustment mounting bracket for installation without blind zones (notes 1 and 2) MS-SFD-3-6 2 M5 or 2 M6 hexagon-socket head bolts
  • For rear or side mounting
  • 4 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
  • Material: die-cast zinc alloy
Intermediate supporting bracket (note 3) MS-SFB-2 2 M5 hexagon-socket head bolts
  • Supports the middle of the safety light curtain in locations subject to vibration.
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
  • Material: die-cast zinc alloy

Notes:

  1. The required number for emitter and receiver varies depending on the number of beam channels.
  2. The mounting brackets must extend beyond the protective height for ensure there is no blind zone.
  3. One set is required when the number of beam channels is more than 111 beam channels for SF4D-F□, more than 56 beam channels for SF4D-H□, and more than 28 beam channels for SF4D-A□.

Cables

The safety light curtain does not come with bottom cap, extension or adapter cables. Please order them separately.

Bottom cap cable

SF4D bottom cap cable

All bottom cap cables are available as 5-core, 8-core, 12-core cables with 2 pieces per set. On the emitter side, the connector is gray. On the receiver side, the connector is black.

  1. Discrete wire type
  2. Connector type

 

Cable type Model No. Length Weight Description
5-core Discrete wire SFD-CCB5-S 5m 420g approx. (2 cables)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to other cables or the safety control unit SF-C13 / SF-C21
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
SFD-CCB10-S 10m 830g approx. (2 cables)
Connector SFD-CB05-S 0.5m 75g approx. (2 cables)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to an extension cable
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
  • Connector outer diameter: max. ø14mm
8-core Discrete wire SFD-CCB3 3m 290g approx. (2 cables)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to other cables or the safety control unit SF-C13 / SF-C21
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
SFD-CCB7 7m 620g approx. (2 cables)
SFD-CCB10 10m 900g approx. (2 cables)
SFD-CCB15 15m 1300g approx. (2 cables)
Connector SFD-CB05 0.5m 80g approx. (2 cables)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to an extension cable or the safety control unit SF-C11
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
  • Connector outer diameter: max. ø14mm
SFD-CB5 5m 480g approx. (2 cables)
SFD-CB10 10m 950g approx. (2 cables)
12-core Discrete wire SFD-CCB3-MU 3m 340g approx. (2 cables)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to other cables or the safety control unit SF-C13 / SF-C21
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
SFD-CCB7-MU 7m 700g approx. (2 cables)
SFD-CCB10-MU 10m 980g approx. (2 cables)
Connector SFD-CB05-MU 0.5m 95g approx. (2 cables)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to an extension cable
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
  • Connector outer diameter: max. ø16mm

Extension cables

All extension cables are available as 5-core, 8-core, 12-core cables. Note that the number of wires in an extension cable must match the number of wires in the bottom cap cable to be extended.

Extension cables: with connector on one end

SF4D Extension cables: with connector on one end
Type Model No. Length Weight Description
5-core SFD-CC3-S 3m 260g approx. (2 cables)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to an extension cable or the safety control unit SF-C13 / SF-C21
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
  • Connector outer diameter: max. ø14mm
SFD-CC10-S 10m 830g approx. (2 cables)
8-core SFD-CC3 3m 290g approx. (2 cables)
SFD-CC10 10m 620g approx. (2 cables)
12-core SFD-CC3-MU 3m 340g approx. (2 cables)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to an extension cable or the safety control unit SF-C13 / SF-C21
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
  • Connector outer diameter: max. ø16mm
SFD-CC7-MU 7m 700g approx. (2 cables)
SFD-CC10-MU 10m 980g approx. (2 cables)

Extension cables: with connectors on both ends

SF4D Extension cables: with connectors on both ends
Type Model No. Length Weight Description
5-core For emitter (gray connector) SFD-CCJ10E-S 10m 420g approx. (1 cable)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to an extension cable
  • 1 cable for emitter, 1 cable for receiver
  • Connector outer diameter: max. ø14mm
For receiver (black connector) SFD-CCJ10D-S 10m 440g approx. (1 cable)
8-core For emitter (gray connector) SFB-CCJ3E 3m 190g approx. (1 cable)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to an extension cable or the safety control unit SF-C11
  • 1 cable for emitter, 1 cable for receiver
  • Connector outer diameter: max. ø14mm
SFB-CCJ10E 10m 580g approx. (1 cable)
For receiver (black connector) SFB-CCJ3D 3m 210g approx. (1 cable)
SFB-CCJ10D 10m 600g approx. (1 cable)
12-core For emitter (gray connector) SFB-CCJ3E-MU 3m 190g approx. (1 cable)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain to an extension cable
  • 1 cable for emitter, 1 cable for receiver
  • Connector outer diameter: max. ø14mm
SFB-CCJ10E-MU 10m 660g approx. (1 cable)
For receiver (black connector) SFB-CCJ3D-MU 3m 210g approx. (1 cable)
SFB-CCJ10D-MU 10m 680g approx. (1 cable)

Cable for series connection

Model No. Length Net weight Description
SFD-CSL005 0.05m 35g approx. (2 cables)
  • Used for connecting the safety light curtain in series. If this device is to be installed in an L-shaped layout, we recommend using a cable with a minimum length of 0.1m.
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver (common for emitter and receiver)
  • Cable color: gray with black line (common for emitter and receiver)
  • The minimum bending radius is 6mm. However, when the protective tube SFPD-A10 is attached, the minimum bending radius of the cable is 55mm.
SFD-CSL01 0.1m 40g approx. (2 cables)
SFD-CSL05 0.5m 80g approx. (2 cables)
SFD-CSL1 1m 130g approx. (2 cable)
SFD-CSL5 5m 480g approx. (2 cables)
SFD-CSL10 10m 950g approx. (2 cables)

Adapter cable

Type Model No. Length Net weight Description
For SF4-AH□ (PNP type) SFD-CB05-A-P 0.5m 80g approx. (2 cables)
  • Used to allow connector cables attached to older series of safety light curtains at the control circuit side to be connected to the SF4D series
  • 2 pcs./set for emitter and receiver
  • Connector outer diameter: max. ø14mm
  • The minimum bending radius is 6mm. However, when the protective tube SFPD-A10 is attached, the minimum bending radius of the cable is 55mm.
For SF4-AH□-N (NPN type) SFD-CB05-A-N

Note: Where the cable color has not been specified, it is black for emitter, gray with black line for the receiver.

    Extension cables

    All extension cables are available as 5-core, 8-core, 12-core cables. Note that the number of wires in an extension cable must match the number of wires in the bottom cap cable to be extended.

    Protective tube

    Model No. Length Net weight Description
    SFPD-A10 10m 220g approx. (1 cable)
    • Outer diameter: ø18mm, inner diameter: ø9mm
    • Minimum bending radius: 55mm
    • Material: Polycarbonate

    Safety control units

    SF4D Safety control units Panasonic Industry
    Type of safety control unit Model No. Compatible cables
    Standard type SF-C21
    • Bottom cap cable: SFD-CCB
      Extension cable: SFD-CC
    Connector type SF-C11
    • Bottom cap cable: SFD-CB
      Extension cable: SFB-CCJ
    Slim type SF-C13
    • Bottom cap cable: SFD-CCB
      Extension cable: SFD-CC

    Communication unit

    SF4D Communication unit

    The communication unit acts as an interface between a PC and a safety light curtain of the SF4D series. It has two functions: You can use it to change settings and monitor the status of SF4D safety light curtains with a PC or you can copy settings from one safety light curtain to another without a PC. The communication unit connects to the PC with a USB cable (USB2.0, A: Mini-B, not included) and to the safety light curtains with the cable attached.

    If you want to use the SF4D-TM1 communication unit with a PC, you need to install the setting software “Configurator Light Curtain”, which can be downloaded for free from our website.

    Front protection cover

    Applicable models of safety light curtains Front protection cover
    Finger protection Hand protection Arm/Foot protection Wide type model No. (see note) Slim type model No. (see note)
    SF4D-F15 SF4D-H8 SF4D-A4 FC-SFDH-8 FC-SFDH-8-S
    SF4D-F23 SF4D-H12 SF4D-A6 FC-SFDH-12 FC-SFDH-12-S
    SF4D-F31 SF4D-H16 SF4D-A8 FC-SFDH-16 FC-SFDH-16-S
    SF4D-F39 SF4D-H20 SF4D-A10 FC-SFDH-20 FC-SFDH-20-S
    SF4D-F47 SF4D-H24 SF4D-A12 FC-SFDH-24 FC-SFDH-24-S
    SF4D-F55 SF4D-H28 SF4D-A14 FC-SFDH-28 FC-SFDH-28-S
    SF4D-F63 SF4D-H32 SF4D-A16 FC-SFDH-32 FC-SFDH-32-S
    SF4D-F71 SF4D-H36 SF4D-A18 FC-SFDH-36 FC-SFDH-36-S
    SF4D-F79 SF4D-H40 SF4D-A20 FC-SFDH-40 FC-SFDH-40-S
    SF4D-F95 SF4D-H48 SF4D-A24 FC-SFDH-48 FC-SFDH-48-S
    SF4D-F111 SF4D-H56 SF4D-A28 FC-SFDH-56 FC-SFDH-56-S
    SF4D-F127 SF4D-H64 SF4D-A32 FC-SFDH-64 FC-SFDH-64-S
    SF4D-H72 SF4D-A36 FC-SFDH-72 FC-SFDH-72-S
    SF4D-H80 SF4D-A40 FC-SFDH-80 FC-SFDH-80-S
    SF4D-H88 SF4D-A44 FC-SFDH-88 FC-SFDH-88-S
    SF4D-H96 SF4D-A48 FC-SFDH-96 FC-SFDH-96-S

    Note: The model numbers in the table refer to a single unit, not a pair of units. If you wish to protect both the emitter and the receiver, you need to order two pieces.

     

    Model No. Location of front protection cover Sensing range
    Short mode Long mode
    SF4D-F Only on the emitter 0 to 6m 0 to 9.5m
    Only on the receiver 0 to 6m 0 to 9.5m
    On both the emitter and the receiver 0 to 5.5m 0 to 9m
    SF4D-H
    SF4D-A
    Only on the emitter 0 to 7.5m 0 to 12m
    Only on the receiver 0 to 7.5m 0 to 12m
    On both the emitter and the receiver 0 to 7m 0 to 11m

    Corner mirror

    Sf4D Corner mirror Panasonic Industry

    For an L-shaped or U-shaped installation, normally 2 or 3 sets of safety light curtains are needed. With the use of a corner mirror reflecting the light, it is possible to use only one set of safety light curtains.

    Please note that installing a corner mirror shortens the sensing range as shown in the second table:

    Applicable models of safety light curtains Corner mirror (see note)
    Finger protection Hand protection Arm/Foot protection Model No. Effective reflective surface
    SF4D-F15 SF4D-H8 SF4D-A4 RF-SFBH-8 173x72mm
    SF4D-F23 SF4D-H12 SF4D-A6 RF-SFBH-12 236x72mm
    SF4D-F31 SF4D-H16 SF4D-A8 RF-SFBH-16 316x72mm
    SF4D-F39 SF4D-H20 SF4D-A10 RF-SFBH-20 396x72mm
    SF4D-F47 SF4D-H24 SF4D-A12 RF-SFBH-24 476x72mm
    SF4D-F55 SF4D-H28 SF4D-A14 RF-SFBH-28 556x72mm
    SF4D-F63 SF4D-H32 SF4D-A16 RF-SFBH-32 636x72mm
    SF4D-F71 SF4D-H36 SF4D-A18 RF-SFBH-36 716x72mm
    SF4D-F79 SF4D-H40 SF4D-A20 RF-SFBH-40 796x72mm
    SF4D-F95 SF4D-H48 SF4D-A24 RF-SFBH-48 956x72mm
    SF4D-F111 SF4D-H56 SF4D-A28 RF-SFBH-56 1116x72mm
    SF4D-F127 SF4D-H64 SF4D-A32 RF-SFBH-64 1276x72mm
    SF4D-H72 SF4D-A36 RF-SFBH-72 1436x72mm
    SF4D-H80 SF4D-A40 RF-SFBH-80 1596x72mm
    SF4D-H88 SF4D-A44 RF-SFBH-88 1756x72mm
    SF4D-H96 SF4D-A48 RF-SFBH-96 1916x72mm

    Note: The model numbers in the table refer to a single mirror.

     

    Reduction of the sensing range when one or more corner mirrors are installed
    With 1 mirror Reduced to 90%
    With 2 mirrors Reduced to 80%
    With 3 mirrors Reduced to 70%

    Y-shaped connector and suitable cable

    SF4D Y-shaped connector and suitable cable Panasonic Industry
    Type Model No. Description
    Wire-saving Y-shaped connector SFB-WY1
    • Wire-saving connector for 8-core cables. Cables of emitter and receiver are combined in one cable to save wiring.
    • Wiring has +24V, 0V, OSSD 1, OSSD 2, output polarity setting wire (shielded). The power wire and the synchronization wire are connected inside the connector.
    • Interlock is disabled (automatic reset).
    Cable with connector on one end WY1-CCN3 Cable length: 3m;  Net weight: 200g approx. (1 cable)
    • Mating cable for Y-shaped connector
    • Cable color: Gray (with black line)
    • Connector color: Black
    • Min. bending radius: 6mm
    WY1-CCN10 Cable length: 10m; Net weight: 620g approx. (1 cable)

    Accessories

    Item Model No. Description
    Test rod ø14 SF4B-TR14 Test object for checking the functionality of finger protection type (min. object to be sensed ø14mm)
    Test rod ø25 SF4B-TR25 Test object for checking the functionality of hand protection type (min. object to be sensed ø25mm)
    Test rod ø45 SF4B-TR45 Text for checking the functionality of arm / foot protection type (min. object to be sensed ø45mm)
    Laser alignment tool SF-LAT-2N Allows easy beam-axis alignment using an easy-to-see laser beam

    Common specifications

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø14mm (10mm beam pitch) Min. object to be sensed ø25mm (20mm beam pitch) Min. object to be sensed ø45mm (40mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-F SF4D-H SF4D-A
    Applicable standards International standards IEC 61496-1/2 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), IEC 61508-1 to 7 (SIL3)
    Japan JIS B 9704-1/2 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4), JIS C 0508-1 to 7 (SIL3)
    Europe (EU) EN 61496-1/2 (Type 4), EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), EN 55011, EN 61000-6-2, EN 50178
    North America ANSI/UL 61496-1/2 (Type 4), CAN/CSA C22.2 No.14, CAN/CSA E61496-1/2
    South Korea (S-Mark) S1-G-1-2009, S2-W-5-2009
    China (GB) GB 4584
    Applicable CE marking directive Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
    Sensing range Short mode: 0 to 7m
    Long mode: 0.to 12m (selectable by DIP switch)
    Short mode: 0 to 9m
    Long mode: 0.to 15m (selectable by DIP switch)
    Min. object to be sensed
    (note 2)
    ø14mm opaque object ø25mm opaque object ø45mm opaque object
    Effective aperture angle Max. ±2.5° at a sensing range of min. 3m (based on IEC 61496-2)
    Supply voltage 24V DC+20-30% including ripple max. 10% (P-P) (excluding voltage drop when cable is removed)
    Control outputs (OSSD 1, OSSD 2) PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open collector transistor (selectable) PNP output selected:
    • Maximum source current: 350mA
    • Applied voltage: Same as supply voltage (between control output and +V)
    • Residual voltage: max. 2V (source current 350mA) (excluding voltage drop due to cable)
    • Leakage current: max. 0.2mA (including power OFF state)
    • Maximum load capacity: 2.2μF
    • Load wiring resistance: max. 3Ω

    NPN output selected:

    • Maximum sink current: 350mA
    • Applied voltage: Same as supply voltage (between control output and 0V)
    • Residual voltage: max. 2V (sink current 350mA) (excluding voltage drop due to cable)
    • Leakage current: max. 0.2mA (including power OFF state)
    • Maximum load capacity: 2.2μF
    • Load wiring resistance: max. 3Ω
      Operation mode ON when all beams are received, OFF when one or more beams are blocked (also OFF when an internal sensor error or synchronization signal error occurs)
    Protection circuit Incorporated
    Response time OFF response: max. 10ms (when not connected in series / parallel), max. 18ms (when connected in series / parallel)
    ON response: max. 50ms (note 3 and 4)
    Auxiliary output (AUX) (non-safety output) PNP open-collector transistor / NPN open collector transistor (selectable)
    Synchronization method Synchronization by wiring / optical synchronization (selectable by DIP switch)
    Interference prevention function Not connected in series / parallel:
    • Line synchronization: max. 2 units (auto)
    • Optical synchronization: max. 2 units (selectable by DIP switch)

    Connected in series / parallel:

    • Series connection: max. 5 units (total number of beam channels max. 256)
    • Parallel connection: max. 3 units (total number of beam channels max. 192)
    • Series / parallel connection mixed: max. 5 units (total number of beam channels max. 144)
    Test input function Incorporated
    Interlock function Incorporated
    • Manual reset / auto reset: selectable by wiring
    • Use 8-core cable or 12-core cable
    Lockout release function Incorporated
    External device monitor function Incorporated (use 8-core cable or 12-core cable)
    Muting function Incorporated (use 12-core cable)
    Override function Incorporated (use 12-core cable)
    Degree of protection IP67, IP65 (IEC), NEMA Type 13 (NEMA 250)
    Ambient temperature -10 to +55°C (No dew condensation or icing allowed), storage: -25 to 60°C
    Accessories SF4B-TR14 (Test rod): 1 pc. SF4B-TR25 (Test rod): 1 pc. -

    Notes:

    1. Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20°C.
    2. When the floating blanking function is used, the minimum size of the object to be sensed becomes larger.
    3. Because the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) must be OFF for at least 80ms, the ON response will be delayed more than 50ms when the light blocked time is less than 30ms.
    4. When optical synchronization is selected, if the beam axes of both the top end and bottom end are blocked, the ON response speed decreases by as much as 1 second.

    SF4D-F□ (finger protection type)

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø14mm (10mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-F15 SF4D-F23 SF4D-F31 SF4D-F39
    No. of beam channels 15 23 31 39
    Protective height 150mm 230mm 310mm 390mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 110mA;  Receiver: max. 130mA Emitter: max. 120mA;  Receiver: max. 130mA Emitter: max. 120mA;  Receiver: max. 140mA
    PFHd (see note) 1.21x10-9 1.48x10-9 1.80x10-9 2.07x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 1031 years Min. 833 years Min. 672 years Min. 582 years
    Net weight (emitter plus receiver) 270g approx. 470g approx. 680g approx. 890g approx.

     

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø14mm (10mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-F47 SF4D-F55 SF4D-F63 SF4D-F71
    No. of beam channels 47 55 63 71
    Protective height 470mm 550mm 630mm 710mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 120mA Receiver: max. 140mA Emitter: max. 120mA Receiver: max. 150mA
    PFHd (see note) 2.40x10-9 2.66x10-9 2.99x10-9 3.25x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 498 years Min. 447 years Min. 396 years Min. 363 years
    Net weight (emitter plus receiver) 1100g approx. 1300g approx. 1500g approx. 1700g approx.

     

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø14mm (10mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-F79 SF4D-F95 SF4D-F111 SF4D-F127
    No. of beam channels 79 95 111 127
    Protective height 790mm 950mm 1110mm 1270mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 120mA
    Receiver: max. 150mA
    Emitter: max. 120mA
    Receiver: max. 160mA
    Emitter: max. 120mA
    Receiver: max. 170mA
    Emitter: max. 120mA
    Receiver: max. 180mA
    PFHd (see note) 3.58x10-9 4.17x10-9 4.76x10-9 5.36x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 328 years Min. 281 years Min. 245 years Min. 217 years
    Net weight (emitter plus receiver) 1900g approx. 2300g approx. 2800g approx. 3200g approx.

    Notes:

    • Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20°C.
    • PFHd: Probability of Dangerous Failure per Hour, MTTFd: Mean Time to Dangerous Failure (in years).

    SF4D-H□ (hand protection type)

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø25mm (20mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-H8 SF4D-H12 SF4D-H16 SF4D-H20
    No. of beam channels 8 12 16 20
    Protective height 150mm 230mm 310mm 390mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 100mA; Receiver: max. 120mA
    PFHd (see note) 9.57x10-10 1.12x10-9 1.26x10-9 1.40x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 1340 years Min. 1119 years Min. 988 years Min. 881 years
    Net weight (emitter plus receiver) 270g approx. 470g approx. 680g approx. 890g approx.

     

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø25mm (20mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-H24 SF4D-H28 SF4D-H32 SF4D-H36
    No. of beam channels 24 28 32 36
    Protective height 470mm 550mm 630mm 710mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 100mA; Receiver: max. 130mA Emitter: max. 110mA; Receiver: max. 130mA Emitter: max. 120mA; Receiver: max. 130mA
    PFHd (see note) 1.56x10-9 1.73x10-9 1.87x10-9 2.04x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 782 years Min. 701 years Min. 647 years Min. 591 years
    Net weight (emitter plus receiver) 1100g approx. 1300g approx. 1500g approx. 1700g approx.

     

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø25mm (20mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-H40 SF4D-H48 SF4D-H56 SF4D-H64
    No. of beam channels 40 48 56 64
    Protective height 790mm 950mm 1110mm 1270mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 120mA; Receiver: max. 140mA Emitter: max. 120mA; Receiver: max. 150mA
    PFHd (see note) 2.17x10-9 2.48x10-9 2.78x10-9 3.09x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 552 years Min. 481 years Min. 426 years Min. 383 years
    Net weight (emitter plus receiver) 1900g approx. 2300g approx. 2800g approx. 3200g approx.

     

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø25mm (20mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-H72 SF4D-H80 SF4D-H88 SF4D-H96
    No. of beam channels 72 80 88 96
    Protective height 1430mm 1590mm 1750mm 1910mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 120mA; Receiver: max. 150mA Emitter: max. 120mA; Receiver: max. 160mA
    PFHd (see note) 3.39x10-9 3.69x10-9 4.00x10-9 4.30x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 347 years Min. 318 years Min. 293 years Min. 272 years
    Net weight
    (emitter plus receiver)
    3600g approx. 4000g approx. 4400g approx. 4800g approx.

    Notes:

    • Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20°C.
    • PFHd: Probability of Dangerous Failure per Hour, MTTFd: Mean Time to Dangerous Failure (in years).

    SF4D-A□ (arm / foot protection type)

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø45mm (40mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-A4 SF4D-A6 SF4D-A8 SF4D-A10
    No. of beam channels 4 6 8 10
    Protective height 150mm 230mm 310mm 390mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 100mA; Receiver: max. 120mA
    PFHd (see note) 8.29x10-10 9.34x10-10 1.01x10-9 1.11x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 1577 years Min. 1378 years Min. 1267 years Min. 1136 years
    Net weight (emitter plus receiver) 270g approx. 470g approx. 680g approx. 890g approx.

     

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø45mm (40mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-A12 SF4D-A14 SF4D-A16 SF4D-A18
    No. of beam channels 12 14 16 18
    Protective height 470mm 550mm 630mm 710mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 100mA; Receiver: max. 130mA
    PFHd (see note) 1.18x10-9 1.29x10-9 1.36x10-9 1.46x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 1060 years Min. 966 years Min. 910 years Min. 840 years
    Net weight (emitter plus receiver) 1100g approx. 1300g approx. 1500g approx. 1700g approx.

     

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø45mm (40mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-A20 SF4D-A24 SF4D-A28 SF4D-A32
    No. of beam channels 20 24 28 32
    Protective height 790mm 950mm 1110mm 1270mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 100mA; Receiver: max. 130mA Emitter: max. 100mA; Receiver: max. 140mA Emitter: max. 110mA; Receiver: max. 140mA
    PFHd (see note) 1.54x10-9 1.71x10-9 1.89x10-9 2.07x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 798 years Min. 710 years Min. 640 years Min. 582 years
    Net weight (emitter plus receiver) 1900g approx. 2300g approx. 2800g approx. 3200g approx.

     

    Type Min. object to be sensed ø45mm (40mm beam pitch)
    Model No. SF4D-A36 SF4D-A40 SF4D-A44 SF4D-A48
    No. of beam channels 36 40 44 48
    Protective height 1430mm 1590mm 1750mm 1910mm
    Current consumption Emitter: max. 110mA; Receiver: max. 150mA Emitter: max. 110mA; Receiver: max. 160mA
    PFHd (see note) 2.24x10-9 2.42x10-9 2.60x10-9 2.77x10-9
    MTTFd (see note) Min. 534 years Min. 493 years Min. 458 years Min. 428 years
    Net weight (emitter plus receiver) 3600g approx. 4000g approx. 4400g approx. 4800g approx.

    Notes:

    • Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +20°C.
    • PFHd: Probability of Dangerous Failure per Hour, MTTFd: Mean Time to Dangerous Failure (in years).

    Downloads

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    PDF https://mediap.industry.panasonic.eu/assets/custom-upload/Factory & Automation/Sensors for Factory Automation/Manuals/mn_sf4d_instruction_pid_pl.pdf Manual 7.4 MB 15.01.2024 English
    PDF Brochure "Focus Automazione" Catalog, Shortform 3.1 MB 01.04.2022 Italian
    PDF Brochure Capteurs Catalog, Shortform 32.5 MB 13.09.2021 French
    PDF Catalogue SF4D Catalog 14.3 MB 12.02.2017 English
    PDF Catálogo Resumen Sensores Data sheet 29 MB 28.04.2021 Spanish
    ZIP Configurator Light Curtain SF4D ver.1.4.1. For Windows 7, 8.x and 10. Software 238.5 MB 05.07.2021 English
    PDF Corner Mirror for SF4D / SF4B / SF2B Series RF-SFBH-□ - ME-RFSFBH Manual 457.2 KB 22.10.2018 English
    PDF Data sheet SF4D Data sheet 15.3 MB 01.11.2018 English
    PDF Datenblatt SF4D Data sheet 2.5 MB 24.10.2018 German
    PDF IO-Link Communication Unit for Safety Light Curtain SF4D series; SFD-WL3 Flyer 1.5 MB 01.02.2019 English
    ZIP Panasonic Sistema library version 1.3 for safety products. Software, Library 726.6 KB 01.11.2022 German
    ZIP Panasonic Sistema library version 1.3 for safety products. Software, Library 720.1 KB 01.11.2022 English
    ZIP Panasonic Sistema library version 2.1.1 for safety products. Software, Library 1.5 MB 01.11.2022 English
    ZIP Panasonic Sistema library version 2.1.1 for safety products. Software, Library 1.5 MB 01.11.2022 German
    PDF Productos para la Seguridad Industrial Catalog, Shortform 6.6 MB 26.11.2019 Spanish
    PDF Programma Sensori Catalog, Shortform 2.6 MB 11.01.2021 Italian
    Raccolta Applicazioni Sensori Data sheet 24.2 KB 20.12.2018 Italian
    ZIP SF4D 2D Data CAD 5.5 MB
    ZIP SF4D 3D Data CAD 60.5 MB
    PDF SF4D Bedienungsanleitung, WUMD-SF4D-10 Manual 7.1 MB 11.07.2022 German
    PDF SF4D Manual de Instrucciones, WUMEs-SF4D-10 Manual 7.1 MB 11.07.2022 Spanish
    PDF SF4D Manuale di istruzioni, WUMI-SF4D-9 Manual 9 MB 11.07.2022 Italian
    PDF SF4D Safety light curtain Flyer 565.7 KB 30.03.2017 English
    PDF SF4D Series Instruction Manual WUME-SF4D-13 Manual 7.2 MB 11.07.2022 English
    PDF SF4D Series Quick Instruction Manual, ME-SF4D Manual 868.7 KB 09.08.2023 English
    PDF SF4D Sicherheitslichtgitter Flyer 549.5 KB 30.03.2017 German
    PDF SF4D TM1 Series Quick Instruction Manual WUME-SF4DTM1-5 Manual 3.6 MB 16.04.2020 English
    PDF SF4D catalogo Catalog 8.8 MB 24.01.2018 Spanish
    PDF SF4D-01 Bedienungsanleitung WUMDE-SF4D-4 Manual 6.6 MB 07.01.2021 German
    PDF SF4D-01 Bedienungsanleitung,WUME-SF4D01-6 Manual 6.9 MB 11.07.2022 German
    PDF SF4D-01 Instruction Manual, WUME-SF4D01-8 Manual 8.6 MB 11.07.2022 English
    PDF SF4D-01 Instrukcja obsługi WUMPL-SF4D-1 Manual 7.6 MB 19.12.2017 Polish
    PDF SF4D-01 Manuel d'instructions, WUME-SF4D01-8 Manual 7 MB 11.07.2022 French
    PDF SF4D-TM1 Benutzerhandbuch WUMDE-SF4DTM1-1 Manual 2.2 MB 19.12.2017 German
    PDF SF4D-TM1 Benutzerhandbuch, WUMD-SF4DTM1-4 Manual 4.1 MB 16.04.2020 German
    PDF SF4D-TM1 Manual de usuario WUMES-SF4DTM1-1 Manual 3.8 MB 19.12.2017 Spanish
    PDF SF4D-TM1 Manual de usuario, WUMD-SF4DTM1-4 Manual 4.2 MB 16.04.2020 Spanish
    PDF SF4D-TM1 Manuale utente WUMIT-SF4DTM1-1 Manual 3.8 MB 19.03.2018 Italian
    PDF SF4D-TM1 Manuale utente, WUMI-SF4DTM1-4 Manual 4.2 MB 16.04.2020 Italian
    PDF SF4D-TM1 Manuel d'utilisateur, WUMF-SF4DTM1-4 Manual 4.3 MB 16.04.2020 French
    PDF SF4D-TM1 Podręcznik użytkownika WUMPL-SF4DTM1-1 Manual 2.4 MB 19.12.2017 Polish
    PDF SF4D-TM1 Quick Instruction Manual, CME-SF4DTM1 Manual 1.4 MB 14.12.2023 English
    PDF SFD-WL3 Instruction Manual CME-SFDWL3 Manual 1.4 MB 16.04.2020 English
    PDF Sensor Selection Guide for Packaging Industry Catalog 14.7 MB 12.07.2022 English
    PDF Sensors & Ionizer Solutions Catalog for Laboratory Automation Catalog 1.8 MB English
    PDF Senzory - Zkrácená verze Catalog, Shortform 10.1 MB 28.01.2013 Czech
    PDF Short Form Sensors for Factory Automation Catalog, Shortform 32.7 MB 08.07.2021 English
    PDF Solutions for Liquid Dispensing Processes. For Clinical Diagnostics Instruments. Catalog 3.3 MB 18.11.2021 English
    PDF Série SF4D Barrière immatérielle de sécurité, compacte & robuste Flyer 548.3 KB 16.05.2017 French
    PDF Série SF4D Manuel d'instructions WUMF-SF4D-13 Manual 9 MB 11.07.2022 French
    PDF Top seller - Automation products, 6215euen Catalog, Shortform 15.7 MB 04.05.2023 English
    PDF Übersicht Sensoren Catalog, Shortform 28 MB 05.05.2022 German
    PDF Übersicht Topseller Automatisierungstechnik, 6215eude Catalog, Shortform 15.6 MB 24.04.2023 German

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