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DRW190661AC Safety Considerations

• Observe all ‘Safety Considerations’ for safe and proper operation to avoid hazards.
• ᜸ symbol indicates caution due to special circumstances in which hazards may occur.

Safety Cat. 4,
᜸ Warning Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.

01. Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that may

Finger/Hand/Body Detection
cause serious injury or substantial economic loss. (e.g. nuclear power control,
medical equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion apparatus,
safety equipment, crime/disaster prevention devices, etc.)
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, economic loss or fire.

Safety Light Curtains

02. Do not use the unit in the place where flammable/explosive/corrosive gas, high
humidity, direct sunlight, radiant heat, vibration, impact, or salinity may be
present.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in explosion or fire.
03. Do not connect, repair, inspect, or replace the unit while connected to a power
source.
Failure to follow this instruction may cause malfunction or danger due to the safety-
related function that does not operate properly. For more information, please refer to laws,
regulations and standards in the country or region.
04. Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury or fire. In addition, the
manufacturer does not guarantee the performance and functionality.
05. After 3 seconds of power input, use a machine or mechanical system.
Failure to follow this instruction may cause malfunction or danger due to the safety-related
function that does not operate properly.
06. Responsible person for use is an operator who:
- is fully knowledgeable about the installation, settings, use and maintenance of
the product.
- is familiar with the requirements of laws, regulations and standards in the
country or region where the product is installed and used. Responsible person for
use has an obligation to educate the requirements to machine users.
Machine users are persons who have been fully trained by the responsible person
for use and can operate the machine correctly. When any error occurs during the
operation of the machine control system, they have a responsibility to report it to
the responsible person for use immediately.
If an unqualified person operates the product, it may result in personal injury, economic
loss or fire.
07. Qualified personnel shall carry out installation, configuration and combination
with the machine control system.
If an unqualified person carries out installation, configuration and combination with the
machine control system, it may cause malfunction or result in accidents due to undetected
human body.
08. Make sure that only the responsible person uses the keys or tools for
accessing and setting the light curtains.
Failure to follow this instruction may cause malfunction or result in accidents.
09. When the machine is not operating after installation, check that functions and
settings of the product operate correctly as you intended.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to undetected human

SFL / SFLA Series

body.
10. Always make sure that the safety distance between the light curtain and the
hazardous part (hazardous zone or hazardous source) of the machine.

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The machine may not stop before an operator reaches the hazardous zone so that it may
result in personal injury.
For more information on the safety distance, please refer to laws, regulations and
standards in the country or region.
11. To access the hazardous part (hazardous zone or hazardous source) of the
machine, you shall install the light curtain as human body passes through the
For your safety, read and follow the considerations written in the instruction detection zone. If the hazardous part of the machine is accessible beyond the
detection zone, install additional guards. In addition, when working in the
manual, other manuals and Autonics website. hazardous zone, make sure that a part of human body is within the detection zone.
The specifications, dimensions, etc. are subject to change without notice for product If the installation does not detect the human body, it may result in personal injury.
improvement. Some models may be discontinued without notice. 12. Do not arrange or use the light curtain as a reflective or retroreflective type with
reflector.
If the installation does not detect the human body, it may result in personal injury.
13. Do not use the light curtain to detect flying objects toward the detection zone.
If there is a risk, take additional safety measures, such as installing an additional safety
Features guard.
14. The auxiliary output (AUX) is non-safety output, therefore, do not use it for safety
purposes.
• Select the light curtain suitable for the environmental condition with three detection Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury because the safety cannot be
capabilities guaranteed.
: finger, hand, and hand-body
• Variable height for protection: 144 to1868 mm
• Expend up to 4 sets of 400 beams with series connection
• Built-in various safety-related functions to deal with the field conditions
: interlock, lockout, EDM, muting, override, blanking, and reduced resolution, etc.
• SFLA Series supports various functions via the dedicated software (atLightCurtain)
: Monitoring for real-time incident light level (SFL Series also supports it.)
: Provide a variety of functions to set including automatic setting for muting and blanking zone
: Save setting information of light curtain and apply the same settings to multiple light curtains
• Four mounting brackets (BK-SFL-□, sold separately) support various installation
environments
• Select the sensing distance suitable for installation environment: Long or short mode
• Easy beam adjustment with the indicators at the top and bottom of the light curtain
• Easy switching NPN or PNP output via switch or dedicated software (atLightCurtain)
• Excellent visibility for the status of the light curtain with 7-segment display
• Built-in self-diagnosis function such as mutual interference prevention and disturbance
light detection
• Easy to identify the operating status with the upper OSSD indicator without an additional
device
• Four kinds of non-safety outputs for a variety of environmental conditions
: AUX 1/2, and Lamp 1/2
• The product structure conforms with international safety regulations and standards
: Type 4 ESPE(AOPD), SIL3, SIL CL3, Cat. 4, PL e, CE, UL Listed, S Mark
and KCs (some of the models)
• The protection structure of IP65 and IP67 (IEC standard)

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15. The lamp output (Lamp) is non-safety output, therefore, do not use it for safety 41. If you use the floating blanking function, conduct additional safety measures to
purposes. prevent a part of human body from entering the hazardous zone passing by beams
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury because the safety cannot be for the blanking zone.
guaranteed. 42. If you use the auto scan function for the fixed and floating blanking zone via the
16. Only qualified personnel shall use the PC setting tool (atLightCurtain) to configure PC setting tool, the OSSD output temporarily goes to the OFF state.
functions of light curtain and manage the changed settings. Please note that the operating status of the light curtain may be changed.
If an unqualified person tries to change settings of function via the PC setting tool, it may 43. If you use the reduced resolution function, the detection capability will be larger.
cause malfunction or result in personal injury due to undetected human body. Calculate the safety distance suitable for the minimum detection capability to secure
17. After setting or changing the function of light curtain via the PC setting tool, check minimum safety distance.
that light curtain operates as you intended. 44. Only qualified and responsible person for use shall use the factory reset via the PC
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. setting tool. Also, check the safety distance and the operation of the light curtain
18. When installation, if you have changed the configuration of light curtain again.
(replacement of light curtain, change the number of beams, change the number of Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to undetected human
series connection, etc.), set the function of the light curtain via the PC setting tool body.
again. 45. Check ‘Connections’ before wiring. And make sure that there are no safety
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to unintended settings. problems.
19. If the (master) receiver has been replaced, send the setting information of PC Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
setting tool to the replaced receiver gain. 46. When using PNP output, be sure to connect the load between the OSSD output
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to unintended settings. wire and 0V. Do not short the OSSD output wires to +24V.
20. Install the devices for releasing Interlock condition (e.g. switch) in a location where Incorrect wiring or shut down of the power supply is dangerous because the OSSD output
the entire hazardous zone can be seen or the devices cannot be handled within the is always in ON state.
hazardous zone. 47. When using NPN output, be sure to connect the load between the OSSD output
21. When restarting the machine in interlock condition, make sure that no operators wire and +24V. Do not short the OSSD output wires to 0V.
are in the hazardous zone. Incorrect wiring or shut down of the power supply is dangerous because the OSSD output
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to undetected human is always in ON state.
body. 48. Use only the two OSSD output wires in this product to construct safety systems,
22. Follow the requirements described in this manual for the muting devices and and do not use output signals (e.g. auxiliary output) other than the OSSD output
installation method to use muting function. for safety purposes.
For more information, please refer to laws, regulations and standards in the country When you use only one OSSD output or use other output signal as a safety output, the
or region. Failure to follow these requirements, the functions and performance are not machine cannot be stopped in the event of a malfunction and result in personal injury due
guaranteed. It may result in personal injury. to the safety related function failure.
23. Install the muting devices in a location that can be changed by only qualified and 49. When wiring, all input/output wires with double insulation or reinforced insulation
responsible person for use. should be used between the circuits.
Change the installation location under the supervision of responsible person for use. Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
24. The muting function temporarily stops the safety related functions of light curtain. 50. Do not install all input/output wires in the same piping with high voltage wire and
If the function is activated, take additional safety measures for the safety of the machine power line.
control system. Failure to follow this instruction may cause malfunction or dangerous due to the safety
25. When the muting function is activated, make sure that no operator is in the related function do not operate properly.
hazardous zone. 51. Use a separate power supply for the load and the product, and do not exceed the
Take additional safety measures to prevent the human body from entering the hazardous specified ratings.
zone. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage or malfunction of the product.
26. When you need to inform that the muting function is activating, install the
indicators with any forms (e.g. alarm lamp) where it can be seen from all sites.
For more information, please refer to laws, regulations and standards in the country or
region. ᜸ Caution Failure to follow instructions may result in injury or product damage.
27. Qualified and responsible person for use should conduct the risk assessment on
the time related to the muting function, set the time correctly according to the 01. Use the product within the rated specifications.
conditions described in this manual. In particular, set the muting timeout (T2) to a Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product damage.
finite value in the PC setting tool. 02. Use a dry cloth to clean the unit, and do not use water or organic solvent.
Failure to follow this instruction may cause the function failure of safety related and result Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
in personal injury or fire. 03. Use the cable within the rated length and do not modify, change, and extend the
28. When you use the auto scan for muting zone via PC setting tool, the OSSD output cable.
may temporarily go to ON state due to the operation of line or facilities for scan and If the cable is longer, it may cause malfunction or dangerous due to the safety related
measurement. Therefore, safety measures in workplace shall be implemented. function do not operate properly.
If there is a risk, take additional safety measures, such as installing an additional safety 04. To use the light curtain in "PSDI mode", configure the appropriate control circuit
guard. between the light curtain and the machine according to the requirements of laws,
29. The installation environment and timing chart shown in the PC setting tool are regulations and standards in the country or region.
examples for your understanding. Make sure that the qualified and responsible 05. Do not use the product outdoors.
person for use check the light curtain operates in the actually installed site as Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage and malfunction of the product.
intended. 06. Keep the product away from metal chip, dust, and wire residue which flow into the
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to undetected human unit.
body. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to the malfunction of the
30. Follow the requirements described in this manual for the devices and installation light curtain.
method to use the override function. 07. Be sure for responsible person for use to change the password of PC setting tool to
For more information, please refer to laws, regulations and standards in the country prevent the setting change by the machine users (or operator). Securely manage
or region. Failure to follow these requirements, the functions and performance are not your password and avoid forgetting the password.
guaranteed. It may result in personal injury. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to the malfunction of the
31. Connect the override switch to reset input to use the override function. light curtain.
Failure to release the override condition with the override switch may result in personal 08. You must conduct regular inspections and maintenance procedures according to
injury. the items listed on the "Check and Maintenance" within six months.
32. The override function temporarily stops the safety related functions of light Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to the malfunction of the
curtain. Therefore, safety measures in workplace shall be implemented. light curtain.
If the function is activated, take additional safety measures for the safety of the machine 09. Check the installation status, normal operation, breakage, modification, and
control system. manipulation in the situations shown below, and conduct the weekly inspection.
33. When the override function is activated, make sure that no operator is in the - When starting the safety system for the first time
hazardous zone. - When replacing the accessories of the safety system
Take additional safety measures to prevent the human body from entering the hazardous - When the safety system has not been operated for a long time
zone. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury because the safety-related
34. When you need to inform that the override function is activating, install the function may not work properly due to the malfunction of the product.
indicators with any forms (e.g. alarm lamp) where it can be seen from all sites.
For more information, please refer to laws, regulations and standards in the country or

Cautions for Installation

region.
35. Qualified and responsible person for use should conduct the risk assessment on
the time related to the override function, set the time correctly according to the
conditions described in this manual. In particular, set the override timeout to a For more information, see the "SFL/SFLA User Manual."
finite value in the PC setting tool. • Install the unit correctly with the usage environment, location, and the designated
Failure to follow this instruction may cause the function failure of safety related and result specifications. Install the light curtain that complies with the following details.
in personal injury or fire. - Part(s) of the human body passes through the detection zone to the hazards of the
36. After setting the fixed blanking function, check that it operates as intended. machine.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to undetected human - Install an additional guard if part(s) of the human body access to hazards of the machine
body. without passing through the detection zone.
37. If the tolerance is set for the fixed blanking function, the detection capability will - If an operator works in the hazardous part of the machine, be sure to install the light
be larger. curtain to detect part(s) of the human body.
Calculate the safety distance suitable for the minimum detection capability to secure • You must set the safety distance of the light curtain.
minimum safety distance. Failure to this instruction, the machine cannot be stopped before reaching the hazardous
38. If you use the fixed blanking function, conduct additional safety measures to part, and it may result in personal injury.
prevent a part of human body from entering the hazardous zone passing by beams The safety distance calculation may differ from laws, regulations, and standards. Therefore,
for the blanking zone. be sure to use the appropriate formula which abides by the rules of the country.
39. After setting the floating blanking function, check that it operates as intended. • Install the emitter and the receiver face to each other and adjust the top and bottom beam
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury due to undetected human
of the light curtain to meet the centerline. Also, the switch settings of the emitter and the
body.
receiver must be the same.
40. If the tolerance is set for the floating blanking function, the detection capability
• Use a bracket suitable for the mounting method.
will be larger.
The type and number of brackets differ depending on the length of the light curtain.
Calculate the safety distance suitable for the minimum detection capability to secure
minimum safety distance.
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Cautions during Use Sold Separately

• Follow instructions in "Cautions during Use". Otherwise, it may cause unexpected accidents. • Power I/O cable • Lamp output cable (SFL-LC)
• The power input of 24VDCᜡ model is insulated and limited voltage/current or supply via (connector type: SFL-BCT(R), • Brackets
power supply with SELV and Class 2. wire type: SFL-C□T(R)) (Top/Bottom (adjustable),
• When supplying power with SMPS, ground the FG terminal and connect the noise • Connector cable Side (adjustable): BK-SFL- )
suppression capacitor between 0V and FG terminal.
(socket type: CID8-□T(R), • USB / Serial communication converter
• When installing the light curtain, make sure that the bottom indicators of the emitter and
receiver are aligned exactly. socket-plug type: C1D8-□T(R)) (SCM-US)
• Install the light curtain in a place where the emitter and receiver are not affected by walls or • Series connector cable (SFL-EC□T(R)) • SFL / SFLA dedicated converter cable
reflecting surfaces. (EXT-SFL)
• If you use the light curtain as several sets, arrange them not to interfere with each other, or • Test piece (SFL-T□)
install with a shading plate.
• Do not install the light curtain in place where it is exposed to intense disturbance light (such
as direct sunlight, sunlight, spotlights fluorescent lights, and etc.) or reflected light from
glossary surface is directly incident on the receiver. If it is difficult to install in such a place, Specifications
take additional safety measures using shading plates, hoods, etc.
Type Standard type
Failure to follow this instruction may cause malfunction or dangerous due to the safety
related function do not operate properly. Models SFL14-□ SFL20-□ SFL30-□
• Make sure that any unused wires, when installing the product, should be insulated. Sensing type Through-beam
• Make sure that removable parts (including packing, end caps, product wires, covers, etc.) Light source Infrared LED (855 nm)
are properly assembled. Also, tighten the screws with specified tightening torque. Failure to Effective aperture angle Within ± 2.5 ° when the sensing distance is greater than 3 m for both
follow this instruction may cause product degradation. (EAA) emitter and receiver.
• Assessment of conformity to the required safety level is evaluated for the entire system. Sensing distance Short - Long mode (setting switch)
Please consult with a certified certification body regarding the assessment procedure. Short mode 0.2 to 5 m 0.2 to 8 m 0.2 to 8 m
• It should be done away regarded as an industrial waste. For more information, please refer to Long mode 0.2 to 10 m 0.2 to 15 m 0.2 to 15 m
laws, regulations and standards in the country or region. Detection capability Ø 14 mm (finger) Ø 20 mm (hand) Ø 30 mm (hand-body)
• This product may be used in the following environments.
Detection object Opaque object
- Altitude max. 2000 m
Number of optical axes 01) 15 to 111 12 to 68 42 to 75
- Pollution degree 3
- Installation Category Ⅱ Protective height 144 to 1,008 mm 183 to 1,023 mm 1,043 to 1,868 mm
Optical axis pitch 9 mm 15 mm 25 mm
Series connection Max. 3 SET (≤ 300 optical axes)

Type Advanced type

Ordering Information Models SFLA14-□ SFLA20-□ SFLA30-□
Sensing type Through-beam
This is only for reference. For selecting the specific model, follow the Autonics web site. Light source Infrared LED (855 nm)
Effective aperture angle Within ± 2.5 ° when the sensing distance is greater than 3 m for both
SFL ❶ ❷ - ❸ (EAA) emitter and receiver.
Sensing distance Short - Long mode (setting switch or atLightCurtain)
❶ Type ❸ Number of optical axes Short mode 0.2 to 5 m 0.2 to 8 m 0.2 to 8 m
No-mark: Standard type Number: Number of optical axes Long mode 0.2 to 10 m 0.2 to 15 m 0.2 to 15 m
A: Advanced type Detection capability Ø 14 mm (finger) Ø 20 mm (hand) Ø 30 mm (hand-body)
Detection object Opaque object
❷ Detection capability Number of optical axes 01)
15 to 199 12 to 124 9 to 75
14: Ø 14 mm, finger Protective height 144 to 1,800 mm 183 to 1,863 mm 218 to 1,868 mm
20: Ø 20 mm, hand Optical axis pitch 9 mm 15 mm 25 mm
30: Ø 30 mm, hand-body Series connection Max. 4 SET (≤ 400 optical axes)
01) It may differ depending on the models. For more information, see the "SFL/SFLA User Manual."

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Power supply 24 VDCᜡ± 20 % (Ripple P-P: ≤ 10 %)
Current consumption 01) Emitter: ≤ 106 mA, receiver: ≤ 181 mA
Response time 01) TOFF (ON → OFF): ≤ 32.3 ms, TON (OFF → ON): ≤ 76.6 ms
For the detail information and instructions, please refer to user manual, and be sure to follow
NPN or PNP open collector
cautions written in the technical descriptions. Load voltage 02): ON - 24 VDCᜡ (except for the residual voltage), OFF - 0 VDCᜡ,
Safety related output
Visit our website (www.autonics.com) to download manuals. Load current 03): ≤ 300 mA, Residual voltage 04): ≤ 2 VDCᜡ (except for voltage
: OSSD output
drop due to wiring), Load capability: ≤ 2.2 ㎌, Leakage current: ≤ 2.0 mA,
Wire resistance of load: ≤ 2.7 Ω

Dimensions Auxiliary output

NPN or PNP open collector
Load voltage: ≤ 24 VDCᜡ, Load current: ≤ 100 mA,
(AUX 1/2) 05)
Residual voltage: ≤ 2 VDCᜡ (except for voltage drop due to wiring)
• Unit: mm, For the detailed dimensions of the product, follow the Autonics web site. NPN or PNP open collector
• This dimension is based on the SFL(A) 14 model. The appearance varies depending on the Lamp output Load voltage: ≤ 24 VDCᜡ, Load current: ≤ 300 mA,
detection capability. (LAMP 1/2) 05) Residual voltage: ≤ 2 VDCᜡ (except for voltage drop due to wiring),
Incandescent lamp: 24 VDCᜡ / 3 to 7 W, LED lamp: Load current ≤ 50 to 300 mA
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Reset input, mute 1/2 input, EDM, external test
When setting NPN output
External input ON: 0 - 3 VDCᜡ, OFF: 9 - 24 VDCᜡ or open, short-circuit current: ≤ 3 mA
End cap 01) When setting PNP output
ON: 9 - 24 VDCᜡ, OFF: 0 - 3 VDCᜡ or open, short-circuit current: ≤ 3 mA
35

Reverse power polarity, reverse output polarity,

Protection circuit
output short-circuit over-current protection
Safety-related Interlock (reset hold), external device monitoring (EDM), muting/override,
functions Blanking (fixed blanking, floating blanking), reduced resolution
9

Self-test, alarm for reduction of incident light level,

General functions
mutual interference prevention
Change of sensing distance, switching to NPN or PNP,
Others functions external test (light emission stops), auxiliary output (AUX 1, 2),
lamp output (LAMP1, 2)
Synchronization type Timing method by synchronous line
Insulation resistance ≥ 20MΩ (at 500 VDCᜡ megger)
B

Noise immunity ± 240 VDCᜡ the square wave noise (pulse width: 1μs) by the noise simulation
Dielectric strength 1,000 VACᜠ 50/60Hz for 1 minute
7-segment 0.7 mm amplitude at frequency of 10 to 55Hz (for 1 min), 20 sweeps in each X, Y,
Vibration
display Z direction
Shock 100 m/s2 (≈ 10 G), pulse width 16 ms in each X, Y, Z direction for 1,000 times
C

Incandescent lamp: ≤ 3,000 lx, sunlight: ≤ 10,000 lx

Ambient illumination
(illumination of light receiving surface)
9

Front cover 02) Ambient temperature -10 to 55 ℃, storage: -20 to 70 ℃ (non-freezing or non-condensation)
01) When removing the end cap, there is the lamp output terminal (top) or the power supply terminal (bottom).
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 %RH, storage: 35 to 95 %RH (non-freezing or non-condensation)
02) When removing the front cover, there is the setting switch (on the emitter and the receiver) or the PC communication
port (on the receiver). Protection structure IP65, IP67 (IEC standard)
Detection Number of A (protective B (sensing C (optical axis Case: Aluminum, Front cover and sensing part: Polymethyl methacrylate,
Models Material
capability beams height) height) pitch) End cap: polycarbonate, Cable: polyurethane (PUR)

Ø 14 mm Standard 15 to 111 144 to 1,008 126 to 990 Approval ᜩ ᜢ ᜨ ᜪ 06)

9
(finger) Advanced 15 to 199 144 to 1,800 126 to 1,782 UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14, ISO 13849-1 (PL e, Cat. 4), ISO 13849-2 (PL
Standard 12 to 68 183 to 1,023 165 to 1,005 International e, Cat. 4), UL 61496-1 (Type 4, ESPE), UL 61496-2 (Type 4, AOPDs),
Ø 20 mm
15 standards IEC/EN 61496-1 (Type 4, ESPE), IEC/EN 61496-2 (Type 4, AOPDs),
(hand) Advanced 12 to 124 183 to 1,863 165 to 1,845
IEC/EN 61508-1~-7 (SIL 3), IEC/EN 62061 (SIL CL 3)
Ø 30 mm Standard 42 to 75 1,043 to 1,868 1,025 to 1,850
25 01) It may differ depending on the models. For more information, see the "SFL/SFLA User Manual."
(hand-body) Advanced 9 to 75 218 to 1,868 200 to 1,850
02) The values of load voltage were drawn with PNP output, and in case of NPN output, apply these in reverse.
03) Be sure that the load current should be greater than 6 mA.
04) The residual voltage was drawn with 300 mA of load current.
05) It is the non-safety output. Do not use it for safety purposes.
06) In case of the KCs certified model, see the “SFL/SFLA User Manual.”
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Setting Switch Example of Wiring Diagram

Settings (marks in the sticker) The wiring varies depending on the functions you use.
No. Function For more information, see the "SFL/SFLA User Manual."
8
ON OFF (factory default)
If there is a potential malfunction due to noise, combine a protection circuit to the input wiring,
1 NPN or PNP NPN PNP
or connect a device with a protection circuit and apply the signal.
2 Sensing distance Short mode (S) Long mode (L)
3 Frequency Frequency B (FREQ B) Frequency A (FREQ A) ■ NPN output
4 Reset-hold Reset-hold (R-H) Deactivated (OFF) (brown)+24VDCᜡ (brown)+24VDCᜡ
8

5 Interlock Manual reset (MAN) Auto reset (AUTO) max.

Load 300mA
S3
(black)External test input
6 EDM EDM Deactivated (OFF) Input circuit 6

(black)
1

7 Muting MUTE Deactivated (OFF) LAMP output 2 01) Input circuit 7 (white)Reset input
8 Apply settings atLightCurtain (PC) Setting switch (SW)
ON

OFF

(orange)Reset hold input/

+

24VDCᜡ
Input circuit 2
Mute 1 input
• Remove the front cover of the light curtain and set functions via the setting switch. -

Emitter
(pink)AUX 2 output/
Load
• Be sure to select the same settings of emitter and receiver. (factory defaults: OFF)
Input circuit 5
Mute 2 input
• For more information, see the "SFL/SFLA User Manual." max. 100mA

7-segment Display (blue)0V 1

(blue)0V
(red)RS485(A)
Operation Position Display Description
4

(yellow)RS485(B)
PC connection
3

Flashing Flashes when downloading the setting information.

(download)
P
(yellow)RS485(B)
Emitter/ Communication 3
Flashing Flashes when RS485 communication error occurs. (red)RS485(A)
Receiver error
C
4

Error condition Flashing Flashes when entering the lockout condition. (brown)+24VDCᜡ (brown)+24VDCᜡ
E 8
max.
Warning condition A Flashing Flashes when in a warning condition. Load 300mA
(orange)EDM input
Default condition ON Displays when function is deactivated.
Input circuit 2

(black)
0
Blanking B ON Displays when the blanking function is activated. LAMP output 1 01) max. 100mA
(pink)AUX 1 output

Receiver
Muting M ON Displays when in the muting state. 3 Load
Emitter Override ON Displays when in the override state.
O max. 300mA
Reset-hold ON Displays when waiting for reset-hold input. (black)OSSD 1 output
Load
H 4

Displays when the reduced resolution function is

Reduced resolution ON max. 300mA
activated.
R
(white)OSSD 2 output
Displays the sensitivity level of beams with the 5 Load
Receiver Light incident 0 to 9 ON
lowest light incident (0 to 9).
(blue)0V
(Blue)0V 7

• This table shows the display during operation.

• For more information on the display of power on and error condition, see the "SFL/SFLA User ■ PNP output
Manual." (brown)+24VDCᜡ
(brown)+24VDCᜡ 8
S3
(black)Test input
Input circuit 6

rackets Installation Input circuit 7 (white)Reset input

(orange)Reset hold input/
■T
 op/Bottom adjustable ■T
 op/Bottom bracket Mute 1 input +

24VDCᜡ
Input circuit 2

bracket (BK-SFL-TBA) (BK-SFL-TBF) (pink)AUX 2 output/ -

Emitter

Input circuit 5 Load

Mute 2 input
Anti-rotation max. 100mA
(black)
bolts LAMP output 2 01)
max.
Load
300mA (blue)0V
1
(blue)0V
(red)RS485(A)
4

(yellow)RS485(B)
3

(yellow)RS485(B)
3

Square Square Fixing (red)RS485(A)

Fixing
nuts nuts bolts
4
bolts (brown)+24VDCᜡ
(Brown)+24VDCᜡ 8

Input circuit 2 (orange)EDM input

Receiver

(pink)AUX 1 output
■S
 ide adjustable bracket ■S
 ide bracket
3

max. 100mA
(BK-SFL-SA) (BK-SFL-SF)
Load
(black)OSSD 1 output
4

max. 300mA
(black) Load
LAMP output 1 01) (white)OSSD 2 output
5
max. max. 300mA Load
Load
300mA (blue)0V
7
(blue)0V

01) This wiring is used to activated the lamp output and displays the status to the external indicator based on
Anti-rotation bolts selected output mode.

Product fixing bolts Product fixing bolts

• Tighten the product fixing bolts with a torque of 0.98 N m.

• The type and number of brackets differ depending on the length of the light curtain.
Length
Max. 1 m Min. 1 m
Brackets
Top/Bottom adjustable bracket
2 Unavailable
Top/Bottom bracket
Side adjustable bracket
2 3
Side bracket
• For more information, see the "SFL/SFLA User Manual."
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Check and Maintenance Unit Descriptions

You must conduct regular inspections within six months, according to the items listed on the The appearance may vary depending on the detection capability. For more information, see
checklist. Or it may result in personal injury due to the malfunction of the light curtain. The the “SFL/SFLA User Manual.”
checklist before the installation is the table below. For the checklist after the installation, see
■ Front part
the "SFL/SFLA User Manual."
<Emitter> <Receiver>
■ Check installation conditions
1
No. Checklist Check
Installed that the machine or additional safety measures (e.g., extra guards) do not cover
1
the detection zone. 2
Accessible to hazardous zone or source of the machine only by passing through the
2
detection zone.
Available to detect parts of the body when the operator works in hazardous zone or
3
source of the machine.
5 8
The distance from hazardous zone or source of the machine to the installed location of
4 light curtain is equal to, or greater than the calculated safety distance.
※Safety distance: ( )mm / Actual distance: ( )mm 6 9
If lustered objects or reflective surfaces are around, the light curtain is installed at a
5
distance over the allowable installation distance.
7 10
Installed in a place without the influence of inverter disturbance light (e.g., a fluorescent
6
lamp).
Installed in a place that no material causes deformation in a front window, such as 3
7
corrosion or ignition.
In use of the interlock function, the reset switch is installed in a position where the entire
8 4
hazardous zone is visible and cannot be used in the hazardous zone.
In use of the reset hold function, the reset hold switch is installed in a position that cannot
9
be used in the hazardous zone.
The installed emitter/receiver in a single or series connection matches the same Position Indicator Color Operation Description
10
specification (function, detection capability, number of optical axes).
Top beam is clear
11 In case of the brackets, it is secured to prevent separation during use. ON
(≥ incident light level 30 %)
12 No scratches or damages on the front window of the emitter/receiver. Top beam is unstable
1. Top beam Blue Flashing
- (incident light level: 15 to 35 % )
01)
13 In use of the muting function, the muting sensors consist of two separate devices. indicator
Top beam is blocked
14 In use of the muting function, the muting sensor meets the specific conditions to start muting. OFF
(≤ incident light level 15 %)
15 In use of the override function, the override starts when the specific conditions are met.
Red Flashing Interruption of disturbance light
In use of the muting and override functions, install the indicators with any forms (e.g., ON OSSD is ON
16
alarm lamp) where it can be seen from all sites. Green
2. Upper OSSD Flashing Muting or override function is activated.
In use of the fixed blanking function, it is set to prevent the operator from entering the -
17 indicator ON OSSD is OFF
blanking zone.
Red
In use of the floating blanking or reduced resolution function, the installed light curtain Emitter/ Flashing Enter lockout condition
has a distance that equal to or greater than a safety distance calculated by the changed Receiver ON Normal operation
18
detection capability (diameter).
※Safety distance: ( )mm / Actual distance: ( )mm 3. Power/Lockout Green Flashing Warning condition
PWR
indicator OFF No power
■ Check wiring connection Red Flashing Power on, enter lockout condition 02)

Bottom beam is clear

No. Checklist Check ON
(≥ incident light level 30 %)
The power supply used for the product and safety-related devices (e.g., muting sensors)
Bottom beam is unstable
1 is 24VDCᜡ, and it meets the rated specifications and not connected to other devices or 4. Bottom beam Blue Flashing
- (incident light level: 15 to 35 % 01))
equipment. indicator
Bottom beam is blocked
2 When connecting power supply, the polarity is not connected in reverse. OFF
(≤ incident light level 15 %)
The appearance of the wires connected to the product is not damaged, such as cracks, breakage
3 Red Flashing Interruption of disturbance light
of the outer shell. And there are no sources for damage around the wiring.
5. Frequency ON Set frequency B
In case of connecting more than two products, it is configured to use dedicated series FREQ Green
4 indicator OFF Set frequency A
connection cable and mutual interference prevention.
In case of the series connection for more than two products, use dedicated series connection 6. External test ON External test input is ON state.
5 TEST Green
cable, and it is configured not to be extended or arbitrarily connected. Emitter indicator OFF External test input is OFF state.
The wiring is suitable for each application and is configured not to be connected upper side of ON Interlock condition
6 the product (e.g., wiring for the series connection cable and lamp output cable) and the lower 7. Interlock
side of the product (e.g., the power I/O cable) in reverse. INTL Yellow Flashing Reset-hold condition
indicator
The wiring and end cap connected to the product are firmly secured to prevent OFF Release interlock condition
7
separation during use. ON EDM input is ON state.
The product is connected to the safety-related part of the control system using two OSSD Flashing EDM error 02)
8 EDM 8. EDM indicatior Green
control outputs and configures the safety system.
EDM input is OFF state or EDM is
9 In case of the product is set to PNP output, two OSSD wires are not shorted to +24V. OFF
deactivated.
In case of the product is set to PNP output, the load connected to two OSSD wires is Receiver
9. NPN/PNP ON NPN output
10 NPN Green
connected between the OSSD wire and 0V. indicator OFF PNP output
11 In case of the product is set to NPN output, two OSSD wires are not shorted to 0V.
10. OSSD Green ON OSSD is ON
In case of the product is set to NPN output, the load connected to two OSSD wires is OSSD
12 indicator Red ON OSSD is OFF
connected between the OSSD wire and +24V.
In case of the auxiliary output (AUX 1/2, Lamp 1/2), it is configured to prevent the 01) It flashes if the amount of received light on the top or bottom beam decreases less than from 15 to 35%, and
13 lasts for more than 30 minutes.
connection to the safety-related part of the control system.
02) The light curtain enters the lockout condition. For more information on error and warnings, see the “SFL/SFLA
User Manual.”

■ Front part - When removing the cover

Software [atLightCurtain] Tighten the cover screws on the front part with a torque of 0.59 N m.
atLightCurtain is software that provides configuration and monitoring of light curtain.
In case of SFL (Standard type), only monitoring function is supported, and in case of SFLA
(advanced type), all functions such as parameter setting are available.
For more information and usage of the software, please download the user manual and 11 11
software from our website (www.autonics.com). 12 12

Item Minimum specifications 13

System IBM PC compatible computer with 1 GHz or faster processor

Operating system Microsoft Windows 7 or later
Memory ≥ 2 GB <Emitter> <Receiver>

Hard disk ≥ 1 GB free hard disk space

Position Part Description
VGA ≥ 1024×760 or higher resolution display
Emitter/ 11. 7-segment display It shows the status of light curtain.
Etc. USB port Receiver 12. Setting switch You can set the function.
Insert the SFL / SFLA dedicated converter cable (EXT-
Receiver 13. PC communication port SFL) and connect to the USB / Serial communication
converter (SCM-US, sold separately).
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■ Upper part ■ Hand detection (SFL(A)20-□, Ø 20 mm)

Position Part Description SFL Series SFLA Series PFHD MTTFd (years)
14
It is located on the top of the SFL20-12 SFLA20-12 3.23×10-9 398
emitter and receiver. Insert the
lamp output cable and connect SFL20-16 SFLA20-16 3.55×10-9 358

Emitter/ 14. Lamp

the external output indicator. SFL20-20 SFLA20-20 4.00×10-9 314
Tighten the end cap screws with
Receiver output terminal
a torque of 0.59 N m. SFL20-24 SFLA20-24 4.31×10-9 289
In case of the series connection, SFL20-28 SFLA20-28 4.76×10-9 260
use dedicated series connection
cable to connect light curtains. SFL20-32 SFLA20-32 5.08×10-9 242
SFL20-36 SFLA20-36 5.53×10-9 221
■ Bottom part SFL20-40 SFLA20-40 5.85×10-9 208
SFL20-44 SFLA20-44 6.29×10-9 193
Position Part Description
SFL20-48 SFLA20-48 6.61×10-9 183
It is located on the bottom of
the emitter and receiver. Insert SFL20-52 SFLA20-52 7.06×10-9 171
the power I/O cable for power SFL20-56 SFLA20-56 7.38×10-9 163
Emitter/ 15. Power supply. Tighten the end cap
Receiver supply terminal screws with a torque of 0.59 N m. SFL20-60 SFLA20-60 7.82×10-9 153
15 In case of the series connection, SFL20-64 SFLA20-64 8.14×10-9 147
use dedicated series connection
cable to connect light curtains. SFL20-68 SFLA20-68 8.59×10-9 139
SFLA20-72 8.91×10-9 134
SFLA20-76 9.35×10-9 127

IEC 61508 Parameters SFLA20-80 9.67×10-9 123

SFLA20-84 1.01×10-8 117
Parameters Explanation SFLA20-88 1.04×10-8 113
Proof test interval 20 years SFLA20-92 1.09×10-8 109
PFHD (Probability of dangerous failure per hour) 1.01×10-8 to 9.95×10-9 SFLA20-96 1.12×10-8 105
ㅡ
SFF (Safe failure fraction) 99 % SFLA20-100 1.16×10-8 101

HFT (Hardware fault tolerance) 1 SFLA20-104 1.20×10-8 98
Type of element Type B SFLA20-108 1.24×10-8 95
Failure response time Within a response time SFLA20-112 1.27×10-8 92
Safe state OSSD 1/2 are in OFF-state SFLA20-116 1.32×10-8 89
SFLA20-120 1.35×10-8 87
■ Finger detection (SFL(A)14-□, Ø 14 mm)
SFLA20-124 1.39×10-8 84
SFL Series SFLA Series PFHD MTTFd (years)
SFL14-15 SFLA14-15 2.87×10-9 455 ■ Hand-Body detection (SFL(A)30-□, Ø 30 mm)
SFL14-23 SFLA14-23 3.86×10-9 327 SFL Series SFLA Series PFHD MTTFd (years)
SFL14-31 SFLA14-31 4.40×10-9 283 SFLA30-9 3.06×10-9 423
SFL14-39 SFLA14-39 5.07×10 -9
242 SFLA30-12 3.32×10-9 386
SFL14-47 SFLA14-47 5.62×10-9 217 SFLA30-15 3.71×10-9 341
SFL14-55 SFLA14-55 6.29×10 -9
192 SFLA30-18 3.97×10-9 316
SFL14-63 SFLA14-63 6.84×10-9 176 SFLA30-21 4.36×10-9 285
SFL14-71 SFLA14-71 7.51×10 -9
160 ㅡ SFLA30-24 4.63×10-9 268
SFL14-79 SFLA14-79 8.06×10-9 148 SFLA30-27 5.02×10-9 245
SFL14-87 SFLA14-87 8.73×10-9 136 SFLA30-30 5.28×10-9 232
SFL14-95 SFLA14-95 9.28×10-9 128 SFLA30-33 01) 5.67×10-9 215
SFL14-103 SFLA14-103 9.95×10-9 119 SFLA30-36 01) 5.93×10-9 205
SFL14-111 SFLA14-111 1.05×10-8 113 SFLA30-39 01) 6.32×10-9 192
SFLA14-119 1.12×10-8 106 SFL30-42 SFLA30-42 6.58×10-9 184
SFLA14-127 1.17×10-8 101 SFL30-45 SFLA30-45 6.97×10-9 173
SFLA14-135 1.24×10-8 95 SFL30-48 SFLA30-48 7.23×10-9 166
SFLA14-143 1.29×10-8 91 SFL30-51 SFLA30-51 7.62×10-9 157
SFLA14-151 1.36×10-8 86 SFL30-54 SFLA30-54 7.88×10-9 152
ㅡ SFLA14-159 1.42×10-8 83 SFL30-57 SFLA30-57 8.27×10-9 144
SFLA14-167 1.48×10-8 79 SFL30-60 SFLA30-60 8.54×10-9 140
SFLA14-175 1.54×10-8 76 SFL30-63 SFLA30-63 8.93×10-9 133
SFLA14-183 1.60×10-8 73 SFL30-66 SFLA30-66 9.19×10-9 129
SFLA14-191 1.66×10-8 70 SFL30-69 SFLA30-69 9.58×10-9 124
SFLA14-199 1.73×10-8 68 SFL30-72 SFLA30-72 9.84×10-9 120
SFL30-75 SFLA30-75 1.02×10-8 116
01) KCs certified products
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Response Time / Current Consumption ■ Hand-Body detection (SFL(A)30-□, Ø 30 mm)

Response time is based on when the switch is factory settings. The time may differ if the setting Response time (ms) Current consumption (mA)
SFL Series SFLA Series
is changed. TOFF TON Emitter Receiver
• TOFF (ON → OFF): Time when OSSD output is switched from ON to OFF state SFLA30-9 8.8 ms 18.5 ms 64 mA 91 mA
• TON (OFF → ON): Time when OSSD output is switched from OFF to ON state SFLA30-12 9.5 ms 20.1 ms 65 mA 93 mA
To calculate the response time in series connection, see the “SFL/SFLA User Manual.”
SFLA30-15 10.1 ms 21.7 ms 67 mA 95 mA
■ Finger detection (SFL(A)14-□, Ø 14 mm) SFLA30-18 10.8 ms 23.4 ms 68 mA 97 mA
SFLA30-21 11.4 ms 25.0 ms 69 mA 99 mA
Response time (ms) Current consumption (mA)
SFL Series SFLA Series SFLA30-24 12.1 ms 26.6 ms 70 mA 102 mA
TOFF TON Emitter Receiver
SFLA30-27 12.7 ms 28.2 ms 71 mA 104 mA
SFL14-15 SFLA14-15 8.7 ms 18.1 ms 69 mA 94 mA SFLA30-30 13.4 ms 29.8 ms 72 mA 106 mA
SFL14-23 SFLA14-23 9.7 ms 20.6 ms 71 mA 97 mA SFLA30-33 01) 14.0 ms 31.4 ms 73 mA 108 mA
SFL14-31 SFLA14-31 10.7 ms 23.1 ms 72 mA 101 mA SFLA30-36 01) 14.7 ms 33.0 ms 74 mA 110 mA
SFL14-39 SFLA14-39 11.7 ms 25.6 ms 74 mA 105 mA SFLA30-39 01) 15.3 ms 34.6 ms 75 mA 113 mA
SFL14-47 SFLA14-47 12.8 ms 28.1 ms 76 mA 109 mA SFL30-42 SFLA30-42 16.0 ms 36.2 ms 76 mA 115 mA
SFL14-55 SFLA14-55 13.8 ms 30.6 ms 77 mA 113 mA SFL30-45 SFLA30-45 16.6 ms 37.8 ms 78 mA 117 mA
SFL14-63 SFLA14-63 14.8 ms 33.2 ms 79 mA 116 mA SFL30-48 SFLA30-48 17.3 ms 39.4 ms 79 mA 119 mA
SFL14-71 SFLA14-71 15.8 ms 35.7 ms 80 mA 120 mA SFL30-51 SFLA30-51 17.9 ms 41.1 ms 80 mA 121 mA
SFL14-79 SFLA14-79 16.9 ms 38.2 ms 82 mA 124 mA SFL30-54 SFLA30-54 18.6 ms 42.7 ms 81 mA 124 mA

SFL14-87 SFLA14-87 17.9 ms 40.7 ms 84 mA 128 mA SFL30-57 SFLA30-57 19.2 ms 44.3 ms 82 mA 126 mA

SFL14-95 SFLA14-95 18.9 ms 43.2 ms 85 mA 132 mA SFL30-60 SFLA30-60 19.9 ms 45.9 ms 83 mA 128 mA

SFL14-103 SFLA14-103 19.9 ms 45.7 ms 87 mA 135 mA SFL30-63 SFLA30-63 20.5 ms 47.5 ms 84 mA 130 mA
SFL30-66 SFLA30-66 21.2 ms 49.1 ms 85 mA 132 mA
SFL14-111 SFLA14-111 20.9 ms 48.3 ms 88 mA 139 mA
SFL30-69 SFLA30-69 21.8 ms 50.7 ms 86 mA 135 mA
SFLA14-119 22.0 ms 50.8 ms 90 mA 143 mA
SFL30-72 SFLA30-72 22.5 ms 52.3 ms 87 mA 137 mA
SFLA14-127 23.0 ms 53.3 ms 92 mA 147 mA
SFL30-75 SFLA30-75 23.1 ms 53.9 ms 89 mA 139 mA
SFLA14-135 24.0 ms 55.8 ms 93 mA 151 mA
01) KCs certified products
SFLA14-143 25.0 ms 58.3 ms 95 mA 154 mA
SFLA14-151 26.1 ms 60.8 ms 96 mA 158 mA
ㅡ SFLA14-159 27.1 ms 63.3 ms 98 mA 162 mA Functions
SFLA14-167 28.1 ms 65.9 ms 100 mA 166 mA
SFLA14-175 29.1 ms 68.4 ms 101 mA 170 mA ■ Safety-related functions
SFLA14-183 30.1 ms 70.9 ms 103 mA 173 mA • Interlock
SFLA14-191 31.2 ms 73.4 ms 104 mA 177 mA Interlock is safety-related function, when OSSD output is switched to OFF state due to power
SFLA14-199 32.2 ms 75.9 ms 106 mA 181 mA on or, blocked beams or an error occurs during operation, keeping its OFF state when the
beams are clear or the error is fixed. The interlock is reset by auto-reset or manual reset.
■ Hand detection (SFL(A)20-□, Ø 20 mm)
• Lockout reset
Response time (ms) Current consumption (mA) Lockout means that if an error occurs during self-test or operation, OSSD output goes to OFF
SFL Series SFLA Series state within the response time and maintains it.
TOFF TON Emitter Receiver
After fixing the cause of the error, power on again or apply the reset input for more than 1
SFL20-12 SFLA20-12 9.3 ms 19.7 ms 64 mA 91 mA
second. Then the light curtain performs self-test. If there is no error after the test, the lockout
SFL20-16 SFLA20-16 10.1 ms 21.7 ms 65 mA 93 mA
condition is released.
SFL20-20 SFLA20-20 11.0 ms 23.8 ms 67 mA 95 mA
Depending on the cause of the error, the lockout condition may not be released.
SFL20-24 SFLA20-24 11.8 ms 25.8 ms 68 mA 97 mA
If the lockout condition is not released by the reset input, power on again.
SFL20-28 SFLA20-28 12.6 ms 27.8 ms 69 mA 99 mA
• External Device Monitoring (EDM)
SFL20-32 SFLA20-32 13.4 ms 29.9 ms 70 mA 102 mA
This function monitors the state of external devices (e.g. safety relay, connectors, etc)
SFL20-36 SFLA20-36 14.2 ms 31.9 ms 71 mA 104 mA connected to the OSSD output.
SFL20-40 SFLA20-40 15.1 ms 33.9 ms 72 mA 106 mA
• Muting
SFL20-44 SFLA20-44 15.9 ms 36.0 ms 73 mA 108 mA
In the muting condition, the OSSD output maintains ON state regardless of the object in the
SFL20-48 SFLA20-48 16.7 ms 38.0 ms 74 mA 110 mA muting zone. You can set the muting zone as an entire or part of the detection zone.
SFL20-52 SFLA20-52 17.5 ms 40.0 ms 75 mA 113 mA
• Override
SFL20-56 SFLA20-56 18.4 ms 42.1 ms 76 mA 115 mA
Muting function ends due to the muting conditions, and OSSD outputs go to OFF, but resulting
SFL20-60 SFLA20-60 19.2 ms 44.1 ms 78 mA 117 mA in an object in the detection zone. The override function is used to clear the detection zone; the
SFL20-64 SFLA20-64 20.0 ms 46.1 ms 79 mA 119 mA OSSD outputs are switched to ON, and it deliberately removes the object.
SFL20-68 SFLA20-68 20.8 ms 48.2 ms 80 mA 121 mA
• Blanking
SFLA20-72 21.6 ms 50.2 ms 81 mA 124 mA If an attached or fixed object is in the detection zone, resulting in the OFF state of OSSD
SFLA20-76 22.5 ms 52.2 ms 82 mA 126 mA continuously, you can set the blocked beams as a blanking zone. The blanking function will not
SFLA20-80 23.3 ms 54.3 ms 83 mA 128 mA detect an object and allows the OSSD output to be maintained ON state.
SFLA20-84 24.1 ms 56.3 ms 84 mA 130 mA You can use the fixed blanking function when a fixed object or materials continuously blocks
SFLA20-88 24.9 ms 58.3 ms 85 mA 132 mA certain beams of the light curtain. If the location of a moving object is changing, use the floating
SFLA20-92 25.7 ms 60.4 ms 86 mA 135 mA blanking function.

SFLA20-96 26.6 ms 62.4 ms 87 mA 137 mA • Reduced resolution

ㅡ Reduced resolution is a function that changes the detection capability of the light curtain.
SFLA20-100 27.4 ms 64.4 ms 89 mA 139 mA
SFLA20-104 28.2 ms 66.5 ms 90 mA 141 mA Even if the light curtain is blocked by the moving objects with a diameter smaller than the
changed detection capability are ignored in the detection zone, resulting in the OSSD output is
SFLA20-108 29.0 ms 68.5 ms 91 mA 143 mA
maintained ON state. The number of ignored beams can be set from 1 to 3 beams.
SFLA20-112 29.8 ms 70.5 ms 92 mA 146 mA
SFLA20-116 30.7 ms 72.6 ms 93 mA 148 mA ■ General functions
SFLA20-120 31.5 ms 74.6 ms 94 mA 150 mA • Self-test
SFLA20-124 32.3 ms 76.6 ms 95 mA 152 mA This function diagnoses an internal error of the light curtain.
Self-test is performed once within 2 seconds when power is on. Periodic self-test
is performed during operation; it completes within the response time.The error is
displayed on the status indicators and 7-segment LEDs.
• Alarm for incident light level
The received signal is divided into three areas (stable light ON, unstable light ON, and stable
light OFF) based on the light incident level as follows.
The light incident level determines either OSSD output is ON or OFF and the OSSD indicators
display the condition. And 7-segment indicator displays the level of the lowest light receiving
beam (0 to 9 levels). The amount of received light may decrease due to the product distortion
or long-term use. If the amount of received light, even one beam, decreases less than from 15
to 35% and lasts for more than 30 minutes, the alarm for the sensitivity reduction occurs.
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• Mutual interference prevention Glossary

When you install more than two products, there is a risk of mutual interference. Change the
frequency to prevent this interference. Change to frequency A or B using setting switch or ※The gray area is the detection zone.
atLightCurtain. If you change the frequency, the response time may be changed and affect
original response time. 1 1
(1)
■ Other functions 2 2
3 3
• Series connection (4)
4 4
If you need to extend the detection zone, connect the light curtains via series connection cable

Receiver
. .

Emitter
to use two or more emitter and receivers as one product.

(3)
. .
It can be extended up to max. 3 sets / 300 beams for SFL and up to max. 4 sets / 400 beams for
. .
SFLA. The operation and control of light curtains in series connection are synchronized with the
. .
settings of the master. For example, if any light curtain is blocked, the OSSD outputs of all light (5)
n n
curtains are switched to OFF state.
• Change sensing distance
(2)
It is the function to change the sensing distance to meet installation environment.
If you change the sensing distance, there is an effect to mutual interference. (1) Detection capability
Mode Detection capability Sensing distance : The minimum diameter of the detectable cylindrical object (mm).
Ø 14 mm (Finger) 0.2 to 5 m (2) Sensing distance
Short mode : The maximum distance between the emitter and receiver that can detect an
Ø 20 mm (Hand), Ø 30 mm (Hand-Body) 0.2 to 8 m
Ø 14 mm (Finger) 0.2 to 10 m object with the minimum detection capability.
Long mode (3) Protective height
Ø 20 mm (Hand), Ø 30 mm (Hand-Body) 0.2 to 15 m
: The height at which the minimum detection object can be detected in the
• Set NPN or PNP
direction of the optical axis.
You can set input/output of OSSD, auxiliary output (AUX 1, 2), and lamp output (Lamp 1/2).
(4) Optical axis pitch: Distance between the optical axis and the next optical axis (mm).
The ON or OFF state of input is determined by the output polarity.
(5) Number of beams
• External test (stop transmission) : Number of optical axes that consist of the emitter and receiver.
The external test is a function for; When the test signal is applied from the outside of the light (same as emitter and receiver)
curtain, it forcibly stops light emission and checks whether the safety system stops correctly.
If the light emission stops, the light curtain is blocked, resulting in OSSD output is switched to
the OFF state until the test input is released.The emitter operates again when the test input is How to Install and Adjust Your Light Curtain
released. If the restarted interlock is activated, entering interlock condition.
If the restarted interlock is activated, entering interlock condition. ■ Install
• Non-safety output (auxiliary output, AUX 1 / 2) 01. Place the bracket in the position where the light curtain will be installed and
The auxiliary output is an optional output for monitoring the status of the light curtain. install the emitter and the receiver face to each other.
It is provided at the bottom of the emitter and receiver. Use suitable brackets meeting each method of mounting.
Do not use the auxiliary output for safety purposes. This output cannot be deactivated. The type and number of brackets differ depending on the length of the light
• Non-safety output (lamp output, LAMP 1 / 2) curtain.
The lamp output is an optional output for monitoring the status of light curtain such as short- 02. Power on the light curtain.
circuit, and disconnection of the load, damage and overcurrent. It is provided at the top of the 03. Adjust the top and bottom beam of the light curtain to meet the centerline.
emitter and receiver. After removing the end cap, the dedicated cable can be cconnected. If the top and bottom beams are aligned, the indicator lights up.
Do not use the lamp output for safety purposes. To activate the lamp output, you must remove You can monitor the light incident level via atLightCurtain.
the end cap. 04. If all beams are clear, tighten the bracket screws to fix it.
• If the beams are unstable because the beams are not completely aligned, the top
■ Combination of functions
beam and bottom beam indicators flash every 1 second. If the beams are blocked,
Reset- Fixed Floating Reduced the indicators light off.
Interlock EDM Muting Override
hold blanking blanking Resolution
• Do not install the light curtain in a place that is exposed directly to fluorescent lamps
operating with a quick start or high frequency.
Interlock - ○ 01)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
■ Safety distance
Reset-hold ○ 01) - ○ × 02) × 02) × 03) × 03) ○ A safety distance is a minimum distance that a machine stops before the human or
object approaches to hazards.
EDM ○ ○ - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ If you do not consider the safety distance when installing the light curtain, the
machine may not stop before the human reaches hazards so that it may result in
Mution ○ × 02)
○ - ○ ○ 04) ○ 04) × personal injury. The safety distance calculation may differ from laws, regulations, and
standards. Therefore, be sure to use the appropriate formula which abides by the
Override ○ × 02) ○ ○ - ○ ○ × rules of the country.
Safety distance according to ISO 13855 (EN ISO 13855, KS C 13855)
Fixed
○ × ○ ○ ○ - ○ × (basic formula)
03) 04) 05)
blanking
S=K×T+C
Floating
blanking
○ × 03) ○ ○ 04) ○ ○ 05) - × • Safety distance (S)
: minimum distance from the detection Safety
Reduced
Resolution
○ ○ ○ × × × × - zone to the hazards distance (S)
Detection zone
• Approach speed (K)
01) The reset-hold function is available only when the manual reset is activated.
02) The auxiliary output of emitter (AUX2) and reset-hold functions are not available when the muting or override : The human approach speed in the
Approach
Protective height

is activated. detection zone speed (K)

Hazards

03) The functional combination of the reset-hold with fixed blanking and floating blanking is unavailable.
• The total stopping time of entire system
04) Both the muting zone and blanking zone can be set simultaneously.
05) Both Functions, fixed blanking and floating blanking, are simultaneously configurable, but a zone where the (T) : T=t1+t2
two functions overlap cannot be set. (t1: the produect response time,
t2: response time of the safety system)
• Additional distance(C)  

: Additional distance calculated from the

detection capability

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