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F3S-B Safety Light Curtain Category 2 Safety Design Suitable for Detecting Human Presence in Hazardous Areas Type 2 Safety Light Curtain operates independently or as part of existing safety systems. Meets category 2, 1 or B. (As defined by European standard EN954--1)
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J PROTECTIVE HEIGHT The F3S-B can detect in the area indicated by protective height in the figure below. The protective height is from the Beam-Line Mark (or may be called Optical-Axis-Line Mark) above the indicator area to the end of the yellow metal case.
When your application requires an additional protective zone, for example, to prevent someone from staying behind a primary detection zone, the F3S-B may be connected in series. The system consists of a Master Unit, a Slave Unit, and a series connection cable, type F39-JB1B.
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Only with F3S--BjjjPj and BMjj2Pjj. F3S-BjjjPjj (See Note 1) Master Unit for series connection [10 G], X, Y and Z directions: 1000 times F3S-B F3S-Bjjj (See Note 1) Master Unit for series connection 300 / 450 / 600 / 750 mm...
F3S-B Engineering Data J OPERATING RANGE F3S-B122P Perpendicular to Center Line of Lenses --100 --200 --300 Distance X (m) F3S-B662P Perpendicular to Center Line of Lenses --100 --200 --300 Distance X (m) Parallel to Center Line of Lenses --100 --200...
Pink Main receiver circuit Grey Brown Green External test input White Relay monitoring input Yellow Interlock selection input Blue Brown Green Control output 1 Load White Control output 2 Load Yellow Instability Load output Blue F3S-B +24 V...
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F3S-B Dimensions Unit: mm J F3S-B SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN connector Master Unit M12 connector Part number F3S-B122 F3S-B182 F3S-B242 F3S-B302 F3S-B362 F3S-B422 F3S-B482 F3S-B542 F3S-B602 F3S-B662 10.5 40.3 A (Protective height) B (Full length) 1050 1093 1200 1243 1350 1393...
Connect the 0 V line of the power supply directly to protective earth (PE). Note: Be sure to wire correctly. Failure to do so may damage the F3S-B. Round vinyl--insulated cord 5.7 mm dia. (32 @ 0.1 mm dia. each) 8 cores...
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External test input Interlock selection input RS-485 (A) RS-485 (B) N.C. / reserved Receiver K1, K2: Relay or PLC input to control the dangerous RS--485(A) (Grey 5) RS--485(B) (Pink 6) F3S-B Wire color of Extension Cable White Brown Green Yellow Grey Pink...
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J DETAILS OF F39-EU1E OPTIONAL FUNCTION KIT Preparation Caution Perform the installation check and the periodical inspection described in the F3S-B manual. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the F39-E1. Do not use the F39-E1 in flammable or explosive environments.
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J HARDWARE CONNECTION WARNING Disconnect the outputs of the F3S-B from the load when programming it using the F39-U1E software and with F39-E1 Interface Unit. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Do not connect the F39-E1 to a power supply with a voltage higher than 24 VDC +20 %.
MPCEs can be checked with the Relay monitoring function. A voltage of 17 VDC to Vs (Supplied voltage to F3S-B) has to be applied to the Relay monitoring input through the NC contacts of the MPCEs when the F3S-B control outputs are in the OFF--state (see the F3S-B manual for wiring information).
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4. Install protective structures around a machine so that you must pass through the detection zone to reach a hazardous part of the machine. 5. Install F3S-B so that some parts of the operator’s body remain in the detection zone at all times when the operator works in that hazardous area.
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F3S-B WARNING When using multiple sets of the F3S-B, install them so that mutual interference is not incurred. Incorrect RS--485 Incorrect Emitter 1 Emitter 2 J ALTERNATE EMITTERS AND RECEIVERS Correct installations are shown below to prevent mutual interference. Correct...
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3. Do not short the output lines to the +24 V line. Doing so will cause the output to be always ON, creating a hazardous situation. 4. Do not connect the F3S-B to a power supply with voltage higher than 24 VDC + 20%. Do not connect the F3S-B to OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC an AC power supply.
9. Cancellation; Etc. Orders are not subject to rescheduling or cancellation unless Buyer indemnifies Omron against all related costs or expenses. 10. Force Majeure. Omron shall not be liable for any delay or failure in delivery resulting from causes beyond its control, including earthquakes, fires, floods,...
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Cat. No. GC SAFETY-3 07/05 Specifications subject to change without notice Printed in USA...
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