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F3SJ Ver.2
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Choose from two new tools for setting parameters and checking the system status.
"SD Manager" PC Setting Support Software
The "SD Manager" PC Setting Support Software helps reduce the time required for installing and troubleshooting the Safety Light Curtain.
Setting Console
Note:The range of parameter setting and system status checking capabilities is different for the PC Setting Support Software and the Setting Console.
New functions respond to a variety of safety needs.
Two new functions have been added to the muting function.
Partial muting
Partial muting raises safety by muting only the beams of the Safety Light Curtain in the area where the workpiece passes through, while preventing muting in all other areas.
Position detection muting
This is used in applications where the workpiece is set in position each time by an operator, and then a turntable or positioning robot moves the workpiece to the area where the work is done. A limit switch or other means is used to detect when the robot is in a safe position, and muting is then applied.
The blanking function disables specific beams of the Safety Light Curtain.
Fixed blanking
Floating blanking
A warning zone can be set to alert people before they enter a danger zone.
Dividing the zone between series-connected sensors
A single sensor can also be divided
Selecting a device is as easy as 1-2-3.
The F3SJ Safety Light Curtain is a Type 4 safety sensor that can be used to configure a Category 4 safety circuit.
This means that there is no need to worry about the safety of the resulting circuit. Use the following three easy steps to select the best model for your system design.
(Step 1) Select the required sensor length.
The F3SJ incorporates the "perfect fit" concept that is a feature of OMRON's other Safety Light Curtains. With a line-up of products in 1-beam increments, you can find the sensor that fits your setup perfectly. Refer to the list of sensor models on Data Sheet to select the minimum sensor length required to cover the area you want to protect.
Note:We can also manufacture sensors with lengths not included in the list of models. For details, please consult your OMRON sales representative.
(Step 2) Select the output transistor.
Choose the PNP type when installing in safety system configurations that comply with the Machinery Directive or when using with a dedicated controller (F3SP-B1P or F3SX). NPN types are also available as standard products when replacing existing area sensors.
(Step 3) Select the application.
In addition to finger protection, hand protection, and hand/arm protection models, new models have been added that detects a leg or the presence of a person.
For areas where there is only a short distance to the source of danger, select a finger protection model. For areas where there is some distance to the hazardous point and where the machinery stops with sufficient time to spare, choose an economical hand/arm/body protection model.
Easier to install, easier to use.
The thin sensor saves valuable space.
The sensor is 6 mm thinner than our previous models.
When you include the newly designed mounting brackets, which also enable beams to be aligned after the sensor is mounted, the total thickness is 26 mm - a reduction of 19 mm compared to previous models. The low profile means the sensor will not get in the way when adding safety applications to existing equipment.
Flexible cable with a 5 mm bending radius makes wiring a snap.
The F3SJ cables (0.3 m) have M12 connectors and can be routed in any direction. Problems with connector compatibility have been eliminated.
The included standard mounting brackets are easier than ever to use.
The included mounting brackets, which are suitable for general use, have been redesigned with ease of use in mind.
The new design allows easy screwdriver access, even when mounting in tight spaces. Also, after aligning the beams, screws can be tightened while oriented perpendicular to the lens surface, just like the panel mounting screws.
On previous models, the carefully adjusted beam angles would sometimes come out of alignment when tightening the final screws.
This problem has been solved with the F3SJ, because the screw-tightening direction is different from the angle adjustment direction. The result is reduced installation time.
Side-mounting in tight spaces is simple.
When using standard mounting brackets to mount a sensor on its side, the bracket protrudes outward in front of the lens surface. When this protrusion is of concern, use the F39-LJ2 side-mounting brackets (sold separately).
Easy to change from previous models.
When replacing your previous standard multiple-beam area sensor, use the F39-LJ4 top / bottom mounting bracket B (sold separately), which features enlarged mounting holes.
A variety of features are provided for easier use.
Resistant to mutual interference. No wiring between sensors and no interference for up to three sets.
OMRON has developed a unique interference light prevention algorithm that automatically prevents malfunction, even when light is received from three sets.
This feature is ideal for applications where it is not possible to perform wiring with an interference sensor, such as between an AGV and installed equipment.
Also, the Setting Tool can be used to adjust the emitted light intensity to minimize the effect of light on other devices.
Maximum protective height of 2,500 mm.
Series connection is more convenient than ever.
Sensors with protective heights of up to nearly 2.5 meters are available for applications that involve large-sized workpieces. And if you happen to make changes in the future, you can always extend the protective height with series connections. Up to four sets, or 400 beams, can be series-connected, and with series connection cables up to 15 meters in length, applications can cover a wide area.
No bottlenecks in workflow. Free-location brackets make vertical installation easy.
To create "perfect fit" installations with no dead zones or extra space when making series connections in L- or U-shaped configurations, use the F39-LJ3 free-location mounting brackets (sold separately) and F39-JJR06L Side-by-side Series Connection Cable.
In addition to the F39-JJR06L mentioned above, the F39-JJR15L and F39-JJR3W etc. can also be used with series connection cables.
New functions for extra reliability.
Combine safety and productivity with a controller-less muting function.
The muting function temporarily disables the light curtain when an object must pass through the detection zone, such as when supplying a workpiece to your equipment. In the past, this function required a dedicated muting controller, but now it is built into the F3SJ.
To use the muting function, purchase the F39-CN6 Key Cap for Muting (sold separately). The muting function is enabled simply by replacing the Unit's cap with this Key Cap. In addition, a muting sensor that determines the muting timing, as well as a muting lamp that communicates the muting status to other operators, should be connected to the F3SJ.
A measure to prevent you from forgetting to connect a series connection cable.
The connectors for series connection feature an intelligent design. To connect a series connection cable to the F3SJ, remove the Key Cap that is required when the sensor is used by itself.
If you should happen to forget to connect the series connection cable, the sensor will not operate by itself without the Key Cap.
This solves the problem of sensors operating independently when a series connection cable is accidentally left unconnected, such as when equipment is moved.
Complies with the latest international safety standards and regulations.
Like previous Type 4 Safety Light Curtains, the F3SJ conforms to the latest required safety standards and regulations. Since the F3SJ also complies with IEC61508, the international standard for functional safety, safety is ensured regardless of where it is used.
Can be used with equipment subject to US OSHA standards (29 CFR 1910.212).
Satisfies the requirements of the ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999 standards for industrial robots.
Models are also available which have received S-mark certification from the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA).
These models have an "-S" at the end of the model number.
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