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SB4-I Safety Light Array Operating instructions Original operating instructions Available as PDF version only Status: 22.05.2019 Version: 10 www.wenglor.com...
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......................4 1.1 General Information Regarding this Document ............... 4 1.2 Function and Use for Intended Purpose .................. 4 1.3 Brief Explanation of Function- and Operating Modes ............... 4 1.4 Explanation of symbols ......................5 2.
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6. Expanding the Light Array System ..............38 6.1 Relay Unit ..........................38 6.2 Muting Module ......................... 39 6.3 Connection to a PC........................40 6.4 Deflection Mirrors ........................41 7. Display ....................... 42 7.1 Display of Operating Modes ....................42 7.2 Diagnostic information ......................
Due to the fact that they describe the operation of a safety device, these operating instructions are of a binding nature. The wenglor safety device with the designation “Light Array” is described in these operating instructions. 1.2 Function and Use for Intended Purpose The light curtain monitors the safety field between the transmitter and the receiver.
Start-Up Inhibit This function is activated along with the „Restart Inhibit Function“. When power supply is switched on (e.g. after a power failure), the safety outputs (OSSD) remain in the off state. Acknowledgement is accomplished by activating an acknowledgment key. 1.4 Explanation of symbols NOTE! A note draws attention to useful tips and suggestions, as well as information...
2. Description of the Safety Device 2.1 General The light curtain monitors the safety field between the transmitter and the receiver. If the safety field is penetrated by an obstruction, a switching command is triggered. This switching command may prevent initialization of a hazardous machine motion, or may stop an action which has already been started.
2.5 Applications Examples Safety protection at: • Presses • Saws • Textile machinery • Transfer lines, assembly lines • Packaging machines • Woodworking machines example: restricting access and securing specific areas Danger Zone Emitter Receiver Top View Side View example: use with path-folding mirrors Emitter Danger Zone Receiver...
3. Instructions for Use and Safety Precautions 3.1 General Instructions for Use and Safety Precautions Observe the following points in order to assure safe use of the Safety Light Array for its intended purpose. Applicable national and international requirements apply to installation and use of the Safety Light Curtain, as well as to initial start-up and periodic technical testing, in particular: •...
All specified data make reference to the following revision level: 22.05.2019 Technical changes to the product described herein, printing errors and/or any possible incompleteness of this product description may not be construed as cause for asserting any legal claims whatsoever against wenglor sensoric GmbH.
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Over-Travel Time T Due to the fact that interrupting the safety field during hazardous motion does not result in immediate stopping of the machine, over-travel time T must be taken into consideration. The distance between the safety field and the point of danger must thus be large enough to assure that the point of danger cannot be reached until hazardous motion has come to a standstill.
The number of utilized beams is based upon the EN ISO 13855 standard in consideration of the relevant level C standard. The minimum and maximum heights specified in the table may not be exceeded or fallen short of respectively. Beam heights for securing areas in accordance with EN ISO 13855: Number of Beams Beam Clearance in mm Height Above Reference Level in mm...
3.5 Avoidance of Reciprocal Influence Amongst Several Light Barrier Systems If a receiver is located within the beam path of a neighboring emitter, reciprocal influence of the sensor function may occur, thus resulting in erroneous switching and failure of the safety function. Emitter 1 Emitter 2 Receiver 1...
(transmitter and receiver) must be aligned to one another. It is advisable to mount the light curtain for initial start-up such that alignment can still be adjusted to an adequate extent. wenglor offers accessories which allow for easy adjustment.
From Transmitter Wiring Pin 1 24 V DC 24 V DC supply voltage Pin 2 Unused Pin 3 0 V supply voltage Pin 4 Earth/shield Operational earth Receiver Wiring Pin 1 Signal output Free Pin 2 24 V DC 24 V DC supply voltage Pin 3 OSSD1 output PLC or relay...
5. Light Array Operation 5.1 Settings The purpose of adjustment is to accurately set the Light Array receiver to the required range. Adjustment must be performed after mechanical installation of the light curtain. After the Light Array has been adjusted, it immediately switches to the respectively selected operating state as soon as supply voltage is applied.
5.1.2 Using the SZ0-LAH1 Aligning Tool The Laser Aligning Tool simplifies alignment of the safety device over great distances. The same procedure is used as described under “Using the RF Aligning Tool”, except that in this case highly vis- ible laser light is used. 5.1.3 Adjustment Procedure DIP Switch Settings: Receiver Start...
NOTE! The safety field’s pilot beam may not be continuously interrupted. DANGER! The adjustment procedure must be repeated each time the device is remounted (e.g. change in operating range). 5.2 Function Modes 5.2.1 Safety Operating Mode This function type is preselected at the factory. When the Safety Light Array is set up in accordance with section 5.1.3, the device is in the safety operating mode.
5.2.2 Restart Inhibit and start-up inhibit After correct adjustment, the Light Array is ready for operation. If restart inhibit is active, the machine is not re-enabled after the safety field has been interrupted until the acknowledgement button has been activated. If the restart inhibit function has been activated, start-up inhibit is active as well.
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Schematic Diagram, Restart Inhibit Receiver Control Panel Safety PLC (Cat. 4; PL e; SIL3) Socket or Safety-Relay Display 2 Display 1 Contactor Monitoring Blanking Failure (RD) Alignment (YE) Plug Receiver OSSD off (RD) OSSD on (GN) Acknowledge OSSD 2 Acknowledge OSSD 1 Enter Button 24 V...
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From Transmitter Wiring Pin 1 24 V DC 24 V DC supply voltage Pin 2 Unused Pin 3 0 V supply voltage Pin 4 Earth/shield Operational earth Receiver Wiring Pin 1 Signal output Free Pin 2 24 V DC 24 V DC supply voltage Pin 3 OSSD1 output PLC or relay...
5.2.3 Contactor Monitoring The contactor monitoring function ascertains whether or not externally connected contactors are switched within the specified period of time. The contactor monitoring input is monitored for a low flank to this end. Switching time may not exceed 200 ms. This function only provides for additional safety if positively driven external contactors are utilized.
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Schematic Diagram, Contactor Monitoring Load Receiver Load Load Load Control Panel Circuit A Circuit B Circuit B Circuit A Load Load Load Load Socket Circuit A Circuit A Circuit B Circuit B Display 2 Display 1 Contactor Monitor Blanking Failure (RD) Alignment (YE) OSSD on (GN) OSSD off (RD)
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From Transmitter Wiring Pin 1 24 V DC 24 V DC supply voltage Pin 2 Unused Pin 3 0 V supply voltage Pin 4 Earth/shield Operational earth Receiver Wiring Pin 1 Signal output Free Pin 2 24 V DC 24 V DC supply voltage Pin 3 OSSD1 output PLC or relay...
5.3 Functions All of the blanking options described below influence reliable recognition of objects by the Light Array. Before us- ing a blanking option, always check to make sure it is permissible. 5.3.1 Fix Blanking Various applications which make use of Safety Light Array necessitate that certain objects protrude into the safety field during the entire duration of operation.
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Permissible: If beams have been blanked, other precautions must be implemented which preclude any access to the point of danger via the object’s shadow (mechanical curtain). Please observe the following: The “restart inhibit” and “contactor monitoring” functions can be activated as required in the fix blanking operating mode.
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Schematic Diagram, Fix Blanking Receiver Control Panel Safety PLC (Cat. 4; PL e; SIL3 Socket or Safety-Relay Display 1 Display 2 Blanking Failure (RD) Contactor Monitoring Alignment (YE) OSSD on (GN) Plug Receiver OSSD off (RD) Acknowledge OSSD 2 Enter Button OSSD 1 Dip-Switch S1 24 V...
Receiver Wiring Pin 1 Signal output Free Pin 2 24 V DC 24 V DC supply voltage Pin 3 OSSD1 output PLC or relay Pin 4 Acknowledge Free Pin 5 Contactor monitor Free Pin 6 OSSD2 output PLC or relay Pin 7 0 V supply voltage Pin 8...
NOTE! The safety field’s pilot beam may not be continuously interrupted. 5.3.0.4 Calculating Safety Clearance Safety clearance is calculated with the same method used for a non-blanked Safety Light Array. Mechanical cur- tains must be utilized in order to assure that fix blanked beams cannot be penetrated. When this operating mode is used, beam clearance in accordance with EN ISO 13855 must always be adhered to (see also section 3.3).
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Number of muted beams Resolution d of the test object 0 (full resolution) 30 mm 47 mm 64 mm 81 mm 98 mm Schematic Diagram, Reduced Resolution Receiver Control Panel Safety PLC (Cat. 4; PL e; SIL3) Socket or Safety Relay Display 1 Display 2 Contactor Monitoring...
From Transmitter Wiring Pin 1 24 V DC 24 V DC supply voltage Pin 2 Unused Pin 3 0 V supply voltage Pin 4 Earth/shield Operational earth Receiver Wiring Pin 1 Signal output Muting indicator muting terminal Pin 2 24 V DC 24 V DC supply voltage Pin 3 OSSD1 output...
5.3.0.8 Calculating Safety Clearance Safety clearance is calculated with the same method used for a Light Array with full resolution. 5.4 Cascading Neighboring danger zones can be secured by means of cascading. The fact that both safety fields act upon a single common safety output is an important advantage which facilitates connection to the machine.
5.4.2 Cascading Procedure Operating Voltage Emitter 2 Emitter 1 Access to the Safety Safety Field 2 Access to the Dan- Danger Zone Field 1 Danger Zone ger Zone Receiver 2 Receiver 1 Safety-PLC (Cat. 4; PL e; SIL3) Safety Relay Operating Voltage •...
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Schematic Diagram, Cascading Receiver Safety PLC (Cat. 4; PL e; SIL3) Socket or Safety-Relay Contactor Monitor Serial Communication Timing Plug Receiver 1 Cascading Acknowledge OSSD 2 Reduced Resolution OSSD 1 Fix Blanking 24 V Signal Output Contactor Monitoring Restart Inhibit Earth/Shield 8) Serial Communication 7) Timing...
5.4.3 Functions Receiver 1 Receiver 2 Effect on common output Restart Inhibit activated Must be acknowledged after penetration into safety field 1/2. activated Must be acknowledged after penetration into safety field 2. activated activated Not reasonable, because an interferrence of safety field 2 has to be acknowledged twice.
5.4.4 Coding In case of cascading of several Light Arrays the single pairs of Light Arrays have to be coded. By this is assured that the transmitter just influences its suiting receiver. The coding has to be done as follows: DIP Switch Settings: Receiver Start Serial Communication...
6. Expanding the Light Array System 6.1 Relay Unit The SG4-00VA000R2 relay unit is equipped with two failsafe floating relay outputs. The terminals are connected to the load circuit. The use of a spark arrestor significantly increases the service life of the relay contact. Two-channel redundant wiring must also be observed when the relay unit is utilized.
From Function Relay Unit Connections Terminal 1 NO 13 Machine contact Terminal 2 NO 23 Machine contact Terminal 3 NO 24 Machine contact Terminal 4 NO 14 Machine contact Terminal 5 NO 43 Machine contact Terminal 6 NO 33 Machine contact Terminal 7 NO 34 Machine contact...
PC. In order to activate the interface, the “serial communication” DIP switch must be set to the “on” position. B-wsafe host software allows for configuration and read-out of the Light Array. Operating instructions for the host software can be downloaded from the wenglor website at www.wenglor.com. The instruction cover: • Creation of various operating profiles •...
Danger Zone • With safety column: SZ000EUxxxNN01 A danger zone can be secured at several sides us- ing only one light curtain with the help of a wenglor deflection mirror. Range is reduced by approximately Receiver 10 % per utilized mirror.
7. Display 7.1 Display of Operating Modes During normal operation, operating modes and functions appear at the receiver’s display. If any errors should oc- cur, the error LED lights up and a corresponding error code is displayed. Additional information is read out at the setup LED.
7.2 Diagnostic information Diagnostic Code Cause Remedy No synchronisation, Free up the pilot beam or readjust the light FF** pilot beam is obstructed. barrier. Encode anew, if necessary contact technical 15, 45 Leakage of data in Safety Light Array support Influence through ambient light, other Remove receiver from the cone of light of 18, 48, 17, 47...
8. Condensed Start-Up Instructions Start Set all DIP switches to off Align the light barrier mechanically Press and hold the enter key on the receiver for 1 s Improve alignment Do the blanking alignment and failure LEDs blink? 99 – very good see table “Degree of alignment Alignment degree against the distance between...
9. Inspection Instructions The inspections described below serve to confirm compliance with specified safety requirements set forth in national/international regulations, in particular the safety requirements included in the machinery directive and the directive concerning safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment (EC conformity). The inspections also serve to detect influences which effect the device’s protective action, as well as any other unusual ambient influences.
The light curtains’ housings are made of aluminium, and can be disposed of at an appropriate recycling centre. All electronic components must be disposed of as special waste. wenglor sensoric gmbh does not accept the return of unusable or irreparable devices.
11. Dimensions and Weights 11.1 SB4-50IE050C1/SB4-50IS050C1 Type Designation Protection Zone Height Weight SB4-50IE050C1 500 mm 1,25 kg SB4-50IS050C1 500 mm 1,25 kg Receiver SB4-50IE050C1 Emitter SB4-50IS050C1 Safety Light Array...
11.2 SB4-40IE080C1/SB4-40IS080C1 Type Designation Protection Zone Height Weight SB4-40IE080C1 800 mm 1,70 kg SB4-40IS080C1 800 mm 1,70 kg Receiver SB4-40IE080C1 Emitter SB4-40IS080C1 Dimensions and Weights...
11.3 SB4-30IE090C1/SB4-30IS090C1 Type Designation Protection Zone Height Weight SB4-30IE090C1 900 mm 1,95 kg SB4-30IS090C1 900 mm 1,95 kg Receiver SB4-30IE090C1 Emitter SB4-30IS090C1 Safety Light Array...
12. Technical Data 12.1 Safety Light Array Type Type 4 per IEC 61496-2 Performance Level Cat. 4 PL e per EN ISO 13849-1:2008 PFHd 3,08 × E-8 1/h Service life TM 20 years Beam clearance SB4-30: 300 mm SB4-40: 400 mm SB4-50: 500 mm Range 0,5…20 m...
13. Checklist This checklist is intended to provide assistance during initial start-up. It does not eliminate the need for testing before initial start-up, or for periodic tests conducted by appropriately trained persons. 1. Standards and Directives, ESPE Selection Are the safety precautions based upon the directives/standards which are applicable for the machine? Are the utilized directives and standards listed in the declaration of conformity? Is the safety device in compliance with the required safety level?
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