Specification

Specifications table for model SF4C-H12-J05
ItemPerformance characteristics
No. of Beam Channels12
Protective Height 240 mm 9.449 in
Current Consumption: Large Multipurpose Indicator Lights OffEmitter: 70 mA or less
Receiver: 90 mA or less
Current Consumption: Large Multipurpose Indicator Lights UpEmitter: 120 mA or less
Receiver: 140 mA or less
PFH<sub>D</sub>1.90 × 10-9
MTTF<sub>D</sub>100 years or more
Net Weight (Total of Emitter and Receiver) 300 g approx.
Applicable Standards: International StandardIEC 61496-1/2 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), IEC 61508-1 to 7 (SIL 3)
Applicable Standards: JapanJIS B 9704-1/2 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4), JIS C 0508 (SIL 3)
Applicable Standards: Europe (EU)EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), EN 61508-1 to 7 (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.
Applicable Standards: North AmericaANSI/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, under the US regulation 29 CFR 1910.7, TÜV SÜD, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certified by OSHA, has certified with the safety certificate based on UL/ANSI standards. With regards to the standards in Canada, under the safety regulations based on CEC (Canadian Electric Code), TÜV SÜD America, a Certification Body accredited by SCC, has certified with the safety certificate based on CSA standards.
Operating Range0.1 to 3 m 0.328 to 9.843 ft
(Note) The operating range is the possible setting distance between the emitter and the receiver.
Beam Pitch20 mm 0.787 in
Min. Sensing Objectø25 mm ø0.984 in opaque object
(Note) When the floating blanking function is used, the size of the min. sensing object is changed.
Effective Aperture Angleplus or minus 2.5℃ or less [for an operating range exceeding 3 m 9.843 ft (conforming to IEC 61496-2 / ANSI/UL 61496-2)]
Power Voltage 24 V DC +10-15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
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 m 32.808 ft length 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 m 32.808 ft length 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
Control Outputs (OSSD 1, OSSD 2): Operation ModeON 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 CircuitIncorporated
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 m 32.808 ft length 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 m 32.808 ft length cable)
Response TimeOFF response: 7 ms or less
ON response: 90 ms or less
Auxiliary Output (Non-Safety Output): Operation ModeOFF 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 CircuitIncorporated
ELCA Function Incorporated (reducing mutual interference automatically)
Test/Reset Input FunctionIncorporated
Interlock FunctionIncorporated [Manual reset / Automatic reset (Note)]
(Note) The manual reset and automatic reset are possible to be switched depending on the wiring status.
External Device Monitoring FunctionIncorporated
Safety Input FunctionIncorporated (safety contact)
Muting Function Incorporated
Override FunctionIncorporated
Optional FunctionsFixed 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.
Pollution Degree 3
Operating Altitude2,000 m 6,561 68 ft or less (Note:Do not use or store in an environment pressurized to atmospheric pressure or higher at an altitude of 0 m.)
Environmental Resistance: Degree of ProtectionIP67 / IP65 (IEC)
Ambient Temperature-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -25 to +60 ℃ -13 to +140 ℉
Ambient Humidity30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 85 % RH
Ambient IlluminanceIncandescent light: 5,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face
Environmental Resistance: Dielectric Strength Voltage1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation Resistance20 MΩ , or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration Resistance10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock Resistance300 m/s2 acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting ElementInfrared LED (Peak emission wavelength: 855 nm 0.034 mil)
MaterialEnclosure: Polycarbonate alloy
Sensing surface: Polycarbonate alloy
Cable0.15mm2 (power line: 0.2 mm2) 12-core heat-resistant PVC cable, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long with connector
Cable ExtensionExtension up to 40.5 m 132.874 ft is possible for both emitter and receiver, with 0.2 mm2 or more cable.
(Note) When the muting lamp is used, the cable can be extended within 30.5 m 100.066 ft (for emitter / receiver).
AccessoriesMS-SFC-1 (Standard mounting bracket): 1 set
SF4C-TR25 (Test rod): 1 No.
Directive ComplianceCE Marking (Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), TÜV SÜD certification, TÜV SÜD NRTL certification, S-mark certification

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