Exclusive Control Unit for Safety Light Curtain SF-C10

The safety control unit allows the user to connect and control various machine safety components. The SF-C10 series was specifically designed to connect and control Panasonic light curtains, while the SF-C21 safety control unit can be used for a variety of safety devices such as; safety switches, emergency switches, enable grip switches, safety beam sensors, safety scanners, and safety light curtains.

I/O Circuit and Wiring diagrams

Wiring diagram of SF-C11 and SF4B / SF4B-G series or SF2B series

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Models table for series Exclusive Control Unit for Safety Light Curtain SF-C10
Part No.DatasheetConnectable Safety Light CurtainsApplicable Standards: International StandardCE Marking Directive ComplianceControl CategoryApplicable Standards: JapanApplicable Standards: Europe (EU)Applicable Standards: North AmericaPower Voltage Current ConsumptionFuse RatingSafety OutputSafety Output: Application CategorySafety Output: Rated Operation Voltage (Ue)/Rated Operation Current (le)Safety Output: Contact Material/Contacts Safety Output: Contact ResistanceSafety Output: Contact Protection Fuse RatedSafety Output: Mechanical LifetimeSafety Outputs (Safety Output 1, Safety Output 2, Safety Output 3) Safety Output: Electrical LifetimeSafety Outputs (Safety Output 1, Safety Output 2, Safety Output 3): Operation Mode (Output Operation)Pick-Up Delay (Auto Reset/Manual Reset) Safety Outputs (Safety Output 1, Safety Output 2, Safety Output 3): Protection Circuit (Short-Circuit Protection) Safety Outputs (Safety Output 1, Safety Output 2, Safety Output 3): Response Time Response TimeAuxiliary Outputs (Auxiliary Output 1, Auxiliary Output 2, Auxiliary Output 3, Auxiliary Output 4)Auxiliary Outputs (Auxiliary Output 1, Auxiliary Output 2, Auxiliary Output 3, Auxiliary Output 4): Operation Mode (Output Operation)Auxiliary Outputs (Auxiliary Output 1, Auxiliary Output 2, Auxiliary Output 3, Auxiliary Output 4):Protection Circuit (Short-Circuit Protection)Auxiliary OutputsAuxiliary Output: Rated Operation Voltage / CurrentAuxiliary Output: Contact Protection Fuse RatedMuting Lamp OutputMuting Lamp Output:Protection CircuitSemiconductor Auxiliary Output (Aux)Semiconductor Auxiliary Output (Aux): Output OperationOvervoltage Category Indicators: Power Supply (Ui)Indicators: Safety Output [OUT]Indicators: Interlock Indicators: Fault (Fault) External Relay Monitor FunctionTrailing Edge FunctionPollution Degree Polarity Selection FunctionPFH<sub>D</sub>MTTF<sub>D</sub>Environmental Resistance: Degree of ProtectionAmbient TemperatureEnvironmental Resistance: Dielectric Strength VoltageAmbient HumidityInsulation Resistance Vibration ResistanceShock ResistanceEnclosure MaterialMaterialConnection TerminalWeight (Typ.)DummyApplicable StandardsEnabling pathEnabling path : UtilizationEnabling path : Rated operation voltage (Ue) / Rated operation current (le)Enabling path : Contact material / contactsEnabling path : Contact resistanceEnabling path : Contact protection fuse ratingEnabling path : Mechanical lifetimeEnabling path : Electrical lifetimeExcess Voltage CategoryIndicators : Enabling path (OUT)
SF4B / SF4B-G series
(Note:The handy-controller SFB-HC (optional) cannot be used with SF-C14EX-01.)
IEC 61496-1 (Type 4), IEC 61496 (Type 4),ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe)
Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
ISO 13849-1 (EN ISO 13849-1, JIS B 9705-1) compliance up to Category 4, PLe standards
JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4, PLe)
EN 55011, EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe)
ANSI/UL 61496-1 (Type 4), UL 1998 (Class 2)
24 V DC plus or minus 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
0.2 A or less (Excluding Safety light curtain and other external connecting device)
PNP open-collector transistor 2 outputs × 3 or NPN open-collector transistor 2 outputs × 3 (selectable using a slider switch)

・Maximum source current: 200 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the safety output and +V)
・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 200 mA source current)

・Maximum sink current: 200 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the safety output and 0 V)
・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 200 mA sink current)
Safety output 1: ON when the safety light curtain is in light receiving condition, OFF when the safety light curtain is in light interrupted condition (Note 3)
Safety output 2: ON when the safety light curtain is in light receiving condition or the muting function is valid
OFF when the safety light curtain is in light interrupted condition and the muting function is invalid (Note 3)
Safety output 3: ON when the emergency stop is invalid, OFF when the emergency stop is valid
Incorporated
OFF response: 14 ms or less (Safety output 1 and 2: including the response time of the Safety light curtain)
ON response: 90 ms or less (auto-reset) / 140 ms or less (manual reset) (Note)
(Note) The auto-reset cannot be used with safety output 3.
PNP open-collector transistor × 3 or NPN open-collector transistor × 3 (selectable using a slider switch)

・Maximum source current: 60 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the auxiliary output and +V)
・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 60 mA source current)

・Maximum sink current: 60 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the auxiliary output and 0 V)
・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 60 mA sink current)
Auxiliary output 1: ON when the muting function is invalid, OFF when the muting function is valid
Auxiliary output 2: ON when the override function is invalid, OFF when the override function is valid
Auxiliary output 3: ON when the muting lamp is normal, OFF when the muting lamp is error
Auxiliary output 4: ON when the light curtain is in light interrupted condition, OFF when the light curtain is in light receiving condition
(Note:The auxiliary output incorporated in the SF4B series is output.)
Incorporated
Applicable muting lamp: 24 V DC, 3.6 to 30 W (L1, L2 of each unit)
Incorporated
1.66 × 10-10
(Note:Probability of dangerous failure per hour)
100 years or more
(Note:Mean time to dangerous failure (in years))
Enclosure: IP40
Terminal: IP20
-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉
1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 95 % RH
20 MOhm , or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.35 mm 0.014 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
30 G acceleration in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Enclosure: ABS
Detachable spring-cage terminal
Net weight: 250 g approx.
Safety light curtains manufactured by our company
IEC 61496-1 (Type 4)
Machinery Directive, Low Voltage (SF-C11/C13 only) Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1(Category 4),
EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN 55011, EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), IEC 61496-1 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe)(Note:SF-C11 and SF-C13 comply with UL 1998 (Class 2).)
ANSI/UL 61496-1 (Type 4), UL 1998 (Class 2) (Note:SF-C11 and SF-C13 comply with UL 1998 (Class 2).)
24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
100 mA or less (without safety light curtain)
Built-in electronic fuse, Triggering current: 0.5 A or more, Reset after power down
NO contact × 3 (13-14, 23-24, 33-34)
AC-15, DC-13 (IEC 60947-5-1)
4 A / 30 V DC, 4 A / 230 V AC, resistive load (For inductive load, during contact protection) Min. applicable load: 10 mA (at 24 V DC)
(Note:If several SF-C11 or SF-C13 units are being used in a line together, leavea space of 5 mm 0.197 in or more between each unit. If the units are touching each other, reduce the rated operating current for safety output in accordance with the ambient operating temperature as shown in the graphs below.)
AgSnO, self cleaning, positively driven
100 mOhm or less (initial value)
4 A (slow blow)
10,000,000 times or more (open/close frequency of 180 times/min)
(Note:The life expectancy of the relay varies depending on the type of load, open / close frequency, ambient conditions and others.)
100,000 times or more (open/close frequency of 20 times/min, 230 V AC, 3 A, using resistance load)
(Note:The life expectancy of the relay varies depending on the type of load, open / close frequency, ambient conditions and others.)
80 ms or less / 90 ms or less
10 ms or less
Safety relay contact (NC contact) × 1 (41-42) (Related to enabling path)
24 V DC / 2 A, Min. applicable load: 10 mA (at 24 V DC)
2 A (slow blow)
PNP open‑collector transistor
• Maximum source current: 60 mA
• Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the auxiliary output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2.3 V or less (at 60 mA source current)
• Leakage current: 2 mA or less
ON when the safety light curtain is interrupted
II
Green LED (lights up when the power is ON)
Green LED (lights up when safety output is closed)
(Note:The operation indicator is marked as "Enabling" on the unit for SF-C12.)
Yellow LED (lights up when enabling contacts are opened)
Yellow LED (blinks when fault occurs)
Incorporated
Incorporated
2
Incorporated (Cable connection allows selection of plus/minus ground)
Minus ground: Correspond to PNP output safety light curtain
Plus ground: Correspond to NPN output safety light curtain
(Note):Please switch the sliding switch to the PNP side for minus ground and to the NPN side for plus ground.
Enclosure: IP40
Terminal: IP20
-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉
30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 95 % RH
Malfunction resistance 10 to 55Hz, 0.35 mm 0.014 in double amplitude 20 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
ABS
Spring-cage terminal
Net weight: 200 g approx.
CE Marking (Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive)
EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN 55011, EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, , PLe), IEC 61496-1 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4), ANSI/UL 61496-1 (Type 4), UL 1998 (Class 2)
NO contact × 3 (13-14, 23-24, 33-34)
AC-15, DC-13 (IEC 60947-5-1)
30 V DC / 4 A, 230 V AC / 4 A, resistive load (For inductive load, during contact protection) Min. applicable load: 10 mA (at 24 V DC)
(Note) : If several SF-C11 or SF-C13 units are being used in a line together, leave a space of 5 mm 0.197 in or more between each unit. If the units are touching each other, reduce the rated operating current for safety output in accordance with the ambient operating temperature as shown in the graphs below.
Silver tin oxide (AgSnO), self cleaning, positively driven
100 mOhm or less (initial value)
4 A (slow blow)
10,000,000 times or more (open/close frequency of 180 times/min)
(Note:The life expectancy of the relay varies depending on the type of load, open / close frequency, ambient conditions and others.)
100,000 times or more (open/close frequency of 20 times/min, 230 V AC, 3 A, using resistance load)
(Note:The life expectancy of the relay varies depending on the type of load, open / close frequency, ambient conditions and others.)
II
Green LED (lights up when the enabling contacts are closed)
SF4B / SF4B-G series
IEC 61496-1 (Type 4)
Machinery Directive, Low Voltage (SF-C11/C13 only) Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1(Category 4),
EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN 55011, EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), IEC 61496-1 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe)(Note:SF-C11 and SF-C13 comply with UL 1998 (Class 2).)
ANSI/UL 61496-1 (Type 4), UL 1998 (Class 2) (Note:SF-C11 and SF-C13 comply with UL 1998 (Class 2).)
24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
100 mA or less (without light curtain)
Built-in electronic fuse, Triggering current: 0.5 A or more, Reset after power down
NO contact × 2 (13-14, 23-24)
AC-15, DC-13 (IEC 60947-5-1)
1 A / 24 V DC, resistive load (For inductive load, during contact protection) Min. applicable load: 15 mA (at 24 V DC)
AgNiO + 0.2 micro m 0.008 mil Au plating, self cleaning, positively driven
50 mOhm or less (initial value)
3 A (slow blow)
10,000,000 times or more (open/close frequency of 180 times/min)
(Note:The life expectancy of the relay varies depending on the type of load, open / close frequency, ambient conditions and others.)
100,000 times or more (open/close frequency of 20 times/min, 230 V AC, 3 A, using resistance load)
(Note:The life expectancy of the relay varies depending on the type of load, open / close frequency, ambient conditions and others.)
30 ms or less / 30 ms or less
14 ms or less
Safety relay contact (NC contact) × 1 (31-32) (Related to enabling path)
30 V DC / 3 A, Min. applicable load: 15 mA (at 24 V DC)
3 A (slow blow)
-
-
III
Green LED (lights up when the power is ON)
Green LED (lights up when safety output is closed)
(Note:The operation indicator is marked as "Enabling" on the unit for SF-C12.)
-
Orange LED (lights up when two safety light curtain input polarity selection switch settings are different)
Incorporated
(Note:Terminals for utilizing the functions of the SF4B / SF4B-G series are available.)
Incorporated
2
Incorporated (Sliding switch allows selection of plus/minus ground) Minus ground: Correspond to PNP output safety light curtain Plus ground: Correspond to NPN output safety light curtain
(Note:Please switch the sliding switch to the PNP side for minus ground and to the NPN side for plus ground.)
IP65
-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉
35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in amplitude
in X, Y, and Z directions for two hours each
Die-cast aluminium
European terminal
Net weight: 1 kg approx.
CE Marking (Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive)
EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN 55011, EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), IEC 61496-1 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1(Category 4), ANSI/UL 61496-1 (Type 4)
III
SF4D / SF4B / SF4B-G / SF2B series
IEC 61496-1 (Type 4)
Machinery Directive, Low Voltage (SF-C11/C13 only) Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1(Category 4),
EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN 55011, EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe)
ANSI/UL 61496-1 (Type 4), UL 1998 (Class 2) (Note:SF-C11 and SF-C13 comply with UL 1998 (Class 2).)
24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
100 mA or less (without safety light curtain)
Built-in electronic fuse, Triggering current: 0.5 A or more, Reset after power down
NO contact × 3 (13-14, 23-24, 33-34)
AC-15, DC-13 (IEC 60947-5-1)
6 A / 30 V DC, 6 A / 230 V AC, resistive load (For inductive load, during contact protection) Min. applicable load: 10 mA (at 24 V DC)
(Note:If several SF-C11 or SF-C13 units are being used in a line together, leavea space of 5 mm 0.197 in or more between each unit. If the units are touching each other, reduce the rated operating current for safety output in accordance with the ambient operating temperature as shown in the graphs below.)
AgSnO, self cleaning, positively driven
100 mOhm or less (initial value)
6 A (slow blow)
10,000,000 times or more (open/close frequency of 180 times/min)
(Note:The life expectancy of the relay varies depending on the type of load, open / close frequency, ambient conditions and others.)
100,000 times or more (open/close frequency of 20 times/min, 230 V AC, 3 A, using resistance load)
(Note:The life expectancy of the relay varies depending on the type of load, open / close frequency, ambient conditions and others.)
80 ms or less / 90 ms or less
10 ms or less
Safety relay contact (NC contact) × 1 (41-42) (Related to enabling path)
24 V DC / 2 A, Min. applicable load: 10 mA (at 24 V DC)
2 A (slow blow)

PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum source current: 60 mA
• Applied voltage: same as supply
voltage (between the auxiliary output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2.3 V or less (at 60 mA source current)
• Leakage current: 2 mA or less

NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 60 mA
• Applied voltage: same as supply voltage (between the auxiliary output and 0V)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 60 mA sink current)
• Leakage current: 2 mA or less
Related to auxiliary output of safety light curtain
II
Green LED (lights up when the power is ON)
Green LED (lights up when safety output is closed)
(Note:The operation indicator is marked as "Enabling" on the unit for SF-C12.)
Yellow LED (lights up when safety output is opened)
Yellow LED (blinks when fault occurs)
Incorporated
Incorporated
2
Incorporated (Sliding switch allows selection of plus/minus ground)
Minus ground: Correspond to PNP output safety light curtain
Plus ground: Correspond to NPN output safety light curtain
(Note):Please switch the sliding switch to the PNP side for minus ground and to the NPN side for plus ground.
Enclosure: IP40
Terminal: IP20
-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉
30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 95 % RH
Malfunction resistance 10 to 55Hz, 0.35 mm 0.014 in double amplitude 20 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
ABS
Detachable spring-cage terminal
Net weight: 320 g approx.
CE Marking (Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive)
EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN 55011, EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, , PLe), IEC 61496-1 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4), ANSI/UL 61496-1 (Type 4), UL 1998 (Class 2)
NO contact × 3 (13-14, 23-24, 33-34)
AC-15, DC-13 (IEC 60947-5-1)
30 V DC / 6 A, 230 V AC / 6 A, resistive load(For inductive load, during contact protection)Min. applicable load: 10 mA (at 24 V DC)
(Note) : If several SF-C11 or SF-C13 units are being used in a line together, leave a space of 5 mm 0.197 in or more between each unit. If the units are touching each other, reduce the rated operating current for safety output in accordance with the ambient operating temperature as shown in the graphs below.
Silver tin oxide (AgSnO), self cleaning, positively driven
100 mOhm or less (initial value)
6 A (slow blow)
10,000,000 times or more (open/close frequency of 180 times/min)
(Note:The life expectancy of the relay varies depending on the type of load, open / close frequency, ambient conditions and others.)
100,000 times or more (open/close frequency of 20 times/min, 230 V AC, 3 A, using resistance load)
(Note:The life expectancy of the relay varies depending on the type of load, open / close frequency, ambient conditions and others.)
II
Green LED (lights up when the enabling contacts are closed)
SF4B / SF4B-G series
(Note:The handy-controller SFB-HC (optional) cannot be used with SF-C14EX-01.)
IEC 61496-1 (Type 4), IEC 61496 (Type 4),ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe)
Machinery Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
ISO 13849-1 (EN ISO 13849-1, JIS B 9705-1) compliance up to Category 4, PLe standards
JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4), JIS B 9705-1 (Category 4, PLe)
EN 55011, EN ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe)
ANSI/UL 61496-1 (Type 4), UL 1998 (Class 2)
24 V DC plus or minus 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
0.2 A or less (Excluding Safety light curtain and other external connecting device)
PNP open-collector transistor 2 outputs × 3 or NPN open-collector transistor 2 outputs × 3 (selectable using a slider switch)

・Maximum source current: 200 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the safety output and +V)
・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 200 mA source current)

・Maximum sink current: 200 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the safety output and 0 V)
・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 200 mA sink current)
Safety output 1: ON when the safety light curtain is in light receiving condition, OFF when the safety light curtain is in light interrupted condition (Note 3)
Safety output 2: ON when the safety light curtain is in light receiving condition or the muting function is valid
OFF when the safety light curtain is in light interrupted condition and the muting function is invalid (Note 3)
Safety output 3: ON when the emergency stop is invalid, OFF when the emergency stop is valid
Incorporated
OFF response: 14 ms or less (Safety output 1 and 2: including the response time of the light curtain)
ON response: 90 ms or less (auto-reset) / 140 ms or less (manual reset) (Note)
(Note) The auto-reset cannot be used with safety output 3.
PNP open-collector transistor × 3 or NPN open-collector transistor × 3 (selectable using a slider switch)

・Maximum source current: 60 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the auxiliary output and +V)
・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 60 mA source current)

・Maximum sink current: 60 mA
・Applied voltage: same as supply voltage
(between the auxiliary output and 0 V)
・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 60 mA sink current)
Auxiliary output 1: ON when the muting function is invalid, OFF when the muting function is valid
Auxiliary output 2: ON when the override function is invalid, OFF when the override function is valid
Auxiliary output 3: ON when the muting lamp is normal, OFF when the muting lamp is error
Auxiliary output 4: ON when the light curtain is in light interrupted condition, OFF when the light curtain is in light receiving condition
(Note:The auxiliary output incorporated in the SF4B series is output.)
Incorporated
Applicable muting lamp: 24 V DC, 3.6 to 30 W (L1, L2 of each unit)
Incorporated
1.66 × 10-10
(Note:Probability of dangerous failure per hour)
100 years or more
(Note:Mean time to dangerous failure (in years))
Enclosure: IP40
Terminal: IP20
-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉
1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
30 to 85 % RH, Storage: 30 to 95 % RH
20 MOhm , or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.35 mm 0.014 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
30 G acceleration in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Enclosure: ABS
Detachable spring-cage terminal
Net weight: 250 g approx.