Safety Light Curtain

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F3SG-R SeriesNew standard, offering both robussttnneessss and reelliiaabbiilliitty

» Robust: Even in severe environments» Global: Reliable safet y solutions

» Compact: Easy instal lation

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Nextgeneration safety

Operating range0.3 to 10.0 m

Protective height190 to2510 mm

Operating range0.3 to 20.0 m

Protective height160 to2080 mm

Operating range0.3 to 10.0 m

Protective height190 to2510 mm

Operating range0.3 to 20.0 m

Protective height160 to2080 mm

Advance Advance type suitable forflexible production line applications

Easy type ideal forsimple On/Off detection applications

Easy

NEW

F3SG-4RA -14Detection capability: Dia. 14 mm

F3SG-4RA -30Detection capability: Dia. 30 mm

F3SG-4RE -14Detection capability: Dia. 14 mm

F3SG-4RE -30Detection capability: Dia. 30 mm

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l ight curtain packed with powerful features,offering both robustness and reliability

Previously i t took time to select the right safety light curtains for the conditions: physical conditions such as size and operating range, ambient environments, and countries.If just one single safety light curtain can be used in a variety of environments, the time required for selection, installa-tion, and maintenance can be reduced.

Easy Selection & Design

In almost any environmentWaterproofandshock-resistantyet compactbody.ConformstomajorinternationalstandardsincludingChinesestandardGB4585 tobe used worldwide.

Ensuring safety in various production linesThe Mutingfunctiontoautomaticallysetaminimummutingzoneaccordingtoworkpieceheight.Can be used foravarietyof productionlines.

Complete safety measures by detecting presenceDistinguishesbetween smallobjectpassingandhumanentrybychangingresolutionandresponse time. Thismaintainsahighlevelof safetywhileminimizingunexpected machinedowntime.

Easy Set-up

Drastically reduced set-up time and wiringThe Smartclickconnectorsandopticalsynchronizationenablesmoothset-upof machines.

Simple, two-step optical adjustmentQuick adjustmentbycheckingbeamalignmentwith theLEDindicatorsandConfigurationToolSDManager2.

Flexible installationMoreflexiblelayoutbyeliminatingtheneed of synchronizationwiringandusingextensioncables.

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Operation Stable Operation

Quick troubleshooting and predictive maintenanceThesticker anderror logsstoredin the F3SG-Rhelps speedtroubleshooting. Accumulatedlogdatafacilitatessystematicmaintenance.

Mutual interference preventionThe DIPswitchesisused tochange emissionlight intensitytopreventmutual interferencewithothersensors.

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Thinnest part2.5 mm

35mm

35mm

Selection & Design

Set-up

F3SG-R B e n efit

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Easy Selection & Design

Thinnest part2.5 mm

35mm

35mmThe housing structure is significantly improvedto enhance resistance against shock and vibra-tion and to reduce the thickness of the thinnestpart of the housing material from 3 mm to2.5mm.

world,

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conforming to international sta

or global use

Several types of safety light curtains with

different environmental resistance andfunctionality were required to suit the in-

stallation environment. It took time to

select the right models.

Mixing several modelsPreviously…

Work piece

The optical surface can be protected from con-tact with workpieces by using the optional pro-tection cover together.

IP67I 67 protection allows use in environments thatare to water.are subject

Mixing several modelsPreviously

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Advance Easy

The newly designed high-power optical systemprovides the best-in-class* light transmissionand operating range. This allows stableoperation even in dusty or other environmentswhere light transmission is reduced.

*BasedonOMRONinvestigationin December2014.

The risk of optical axis misalignmentdue to vibration or aging can be re-duced.

* Compared to OMRONprevious model in December 2014.

Reliable even in harsh environments

Operating range

High power

F3SG-R

20mmax.

Robust and Compact |Robust housing | Advance

All models are equipped with a robust housing that can be used in harshconditions and withstand shocks caused by sudden human contact or adropped tool. The scratch-resistant material is used for the optical surfaceto prevent unexpected machine stops.Slim housing Protected with protection cover

Downsized

The robust housing can be used in

harsh conditions and withstand shocks

caused by sudden human contact ora dropped tool. The scratch-resistant

material is used for the optical sur-

face to prevent unexpected machine

stops.Cross-section is

Approx. 60%of previous model

In aallmmoosst any eennvviirroonnmmeenntt |For global use |Thhe FF33SSGG--RR is ddeessiiggnneedd to be used in a variety of envviirroonments around theworld, conforming to international sta

For global use Advance

GB

For harsh environments

NPN PNPG o al I erna t o landar

IEC ISO

The F3SG-R conforms to major interna-tional standards including Chinese GBstandards

IP67

Robustness Allows use in a variety of environmentsP r o t e c t s i t s e l f a n d p r o d u c t i o n s i t e s

PNP or NPN can be selected with theDIP switch. The same cables are used.

Advance Easy

Secured againsttorsion

Previous model

5times moretorsion resistant*

F3SG-RMS48

F3SR

Easy

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Increasing both productivity and safety|Muting function | Advance

The F3SG-R provides advanced Muting function that detects the zone whereworkpieces pass or the position of a machine or robot and disable beams ofthedetected part. This increases both safety and productivity.By adding the smart muting actuator, the F3SG-R provides stable operationeven for the production lines where errors occur due to vibration caused bythepassing workpiece.

Adjustment t i e reduced by 80%|Smart muting a tuator |The use of the ted actuator can significantly reduce the t merequired to adjustthe sensor to detect workpieces even in unstable conveying con tions

me reduced by80% *

ctuator |dedicated actuator can s

ig-ust

ime required to adjorkpieces even in un-

ditions

atically and flexiblyven in unstable ingconditions.

convey

Since bypass processing to disable

the safety light curtain was per-formed via the PLC, programming

before installation required time and

work. It also took a lot of time anndd

work to install and aaddjjuusst manymuting seensoors (seennssors aanndd reeflfleecc-

ttoorrss)).

Many processes including programmingand adjustment were required

Previously…

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F3SG

B1ReflectorA2

Sensor A1

F3SG

The muting aaccttuuator detects the surface of a passing workpiece. Even if a workpiece moves due ttoovibbrraattion, muting is kept enabled until the workpiece has passed. This preventsunexpected mmaacchine stooppss..

The point detection muting sensor mistakenly disabled muting while a workpiece was passing,which led to unexpected machine stops.

New Muting FunctionalityIncreases both productivity and safety

E a s i l y d i s t i n g u i s h e s b e t we e n wo r k e r s a n d o b j e c t s

Previously…Vibration

Opening

Autom and flexiblydetecctt even in unstableconveying conditions.

Photoelectric Sensor

Smart muting actuator

Advance

Installation Wiring Adjustment Troubleshooting Maintenance

Smart muting actuator

B1

ReflectorA2

Sensor A1

Reduced by 80%

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Easy Selection & Design

Powerfu l FeaturesPrevent unexpected machine stopsE n s u r e s t a b l e o p e r a t i o n

Auto-configuration of muting zone|Dynamic Muting | Advance

When workpieces with various heights are conveyed onthe same line, partial muting is automatically performedbased on the height of the workpiece. This advancedmuting function can automatically perform normaldetection at the zone where a workpiece does not pass.

Automatically minimizes muting zone according to workpiece size

Whenthemutingsensordetectsthat aworkpiecepasses,all beamsaremuted.1

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Minimizing setting anddetection errors|Configuration Tool SD Manager2 | Advance

The function to log the muting sensor operating coonnddiittiioonnssof the F3SG-R visualizes the installation posiittiioonn aannddsetting conditions of the sensor to achieve rreelliiaabbleconfiguration. The stop due to the muting errorr can bbeanalyzed using the data stored in the F3SG--RR. QQuuiicckidentification of the cause can reduce unexpectedmmaacchhiinneedowntime.

Visualizeed ddaatt aa makes addjjuusstt mmeenntt

smooott hh!

The only beams interrupted by the workpiece are keptmuted and other beams are released from the mutingstatethreesecondsafter the workpiecepassthroughthesafety light curtain. Muting is disabled after the work-piecehaspassed.

Monitors human entry intothe zone where aworkpiecedoesnot pass.

Keepsthe zone muted whenaworkpiecepasses.

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Detecting both objects and workers|Reduced Resolution | Advance

With the Reduced Resolution function that is used tochange the number of interrupted beams (1 to 3 beams),the F3SG-R can detect human entry while workability ismaintained. This makes easier to distinguish betweenobjects and workers.

Keep the safety outputs ONeven whenan object like a transport vehicle (withthe size of 1to 3 beams) is present dis-continuously.

Turn safety outputs OFFwhen an objectwith the sizeover 3beams, likeanankle,

Preventing accidental stopsdue to insects|Response Time Adjustment | Advance

This function is used to distinguish between an instantpassing of a small object such as an insect and a humanpassing by changing the time to respond to the block ofthe beam. Accidental machine stops can be avoided.

Helpss pprrevent workers from being trapped

Ensur inng safe restart|PPrree--rreesset | Advance

The Pree--rreset function prevents possible accidents andssuuppppoorrtts ssafe restart of machines. Even if an workerpress tthhe reset switch of the safety light curtainwithout nnoottiicciing aanother worker near the robot, restartwill not beexeeccuutted unless certain conditions are met.

1Press the pre-reset switch inthe hazardouszone(safety fence)

12Getout of the hazardous zone(safety fence)

3Press the reset switch in thecontrol panel to restart the F3SG-R. Themachine is ready for restart.

Themachine cannot berestarteduntil the pre-reset switch ispressedto restart the F3SG-R.

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Notorque control required |Smartclick| Advance

Smartclick connectors are used to quickly connect cables. Just turnthe round waterproof M12 connector 1/8 of a turn. This stress-freeconnection reduces time required for wiring and replacement whenmany devices are connected together.

When many safety light curtains were connected, torque control of

connectors was requiredand delay in set-up occurred due to failureof connection. The Smartclick connector can be connected with the

existing screw-type M12connector.

Faulty connection and need of torque control

Previously…

Limitations imposed by synchronization wiring

Previously…

No limitation in wiring|Optical synchronization | Advance

Optical synchronization eliminates the need of synchronizationwiring between the emitter and receiver. Flexible wiring enablesreducing disconnection risk and avoiding noise sources.

Flexible, new method

Smartclick

Start-up

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TheTop or Bottombeamof the emitter startssynchronizing with thecorresponding beamof thereceiver.

Oncesynchronization isdone, the emitter is keptsynchronizedwith thereceiver whileat leastonebeamis unblocked.

After sync

Thispopular connector is used for avariety of OMRONproducts to reducetimerequiredfor wiring and replacement when many devicesareconnected together.

Smartclick is aregisteredtrademarkof OMRONCorporation.

Easy

Easy

Wiring and connection works between the emitter andreceiver were required.

With the previous synchronization function, if the Top or Bottombeam was blocked, synchronization was not maintained.

Insert fully

Rotate 1/8 turn

Click!

Rotate 1/8turn to connect

Easy Set-up Wiring, Beam Adjustment,and Operat ion Check

Facilitate installation

S m a r t

Long-distance wiring|Maximum100mcable length |

Finetuning all beams, the F3SG-Rprovideshighambient light immunity and flexibledetection functions.

Simple wiring|Simple wiring connector |

Simple wiring connector can reduce wiring time. Fewer cables meanthat the risk of disconnection and noise troubles can also bereduced.

Advance Easy

Advance Easy

High ambient

light immunity

Previously…

Cables of the emitter andreceiver

Only one cable

The total extension cable length is up to 100m. Flexible wiring maximizes

long-distance detection and optical synchronization functionality.

100mmax.

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Simple two steps | Beam adjustment |

The benefit of robust, torsion-resistant housing contributes toreduce the time required to install the safety light curtain.

Beamadjustmentcanbedoneeasilybychecking theTOPandBTMLEDindicators.TheSDManager 2helpsinstall the safety light curtain byshowingthe incident light levelsof eachbeam.

Adjustment iscompleted when the TOP,BTM,andSTBLEDindicators turn ON.

Fineradjustments can bemadeusing the Configuration Tool SBManager2.

Easy adjustment after mounting| Mounting bracket |Two types of mounting brackets are available.

TOPindicator turnsONwhen topendreceiveslight.

BTMindicator turnsONwhen bottomendreceiveslight.

1

2

TOP(top-beam-stateindicator)

BTM(bottom-beam-state indicator)

1

2

Standard fixedbracketThebracket is included in the F3SG-R.

Standard fixed bracket Standard adjustablebracket(sold separately)

After mounted on a safety fence, the F3SG-Rcan be slid vertically to adjust. This meansthis mountingbracket allowsfor awider ad-justment rangethantheexisting top/bottommountingbracket.

Inadditiontoverticaladjustment, theanglecan be adjusted up to ê15°.adjusted up toê15°.

Advance Easy

Simple adjustment: Coarse adjustment positional alignment

Advance

Protective height No. of bracketsincluded

Less than 1,280mm

2 sets

1,280 to 2,270mm

3 sets

2,350 mm ormore

4 sets

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For global operators|Multilingual troubleshooting | Advance

Troubleshooting in eight languages is published on the website to findcauses and solutions of errors that occur during operation. Operatorsacross the world can check the error details in their local languages,which will help them minimize time to troubleshoot.

Reducing stops due to mutual interference|Operating Range Selection | Advance

When other sensors are installed near the F3SG-R, Operating RangeSelection helps reduce mutual interference.

OperatingrangeMutual interferencewith the other sensor

Troubleshooting Web

* English, Chinese,Italian, Korean,French,German, Spanish, andJapanese

* TheInterfaceUnit F39-GIFis requiredtoconnectwith apersonal computer.

Quick troubleshooting |Data logging 1| Advance

The error logs stored in the F3SG-R can be obtained by connecting witha personal computer via the interface unit. The Configuration Tool SDManager2 analyzes error logs to identify causes of errors and suggestsolutions. This helps simplify troubleshooting.

Systematic maintenance based ontrend management|Data logging 2 | Advance

By using the Configuration Tool SDManager2,the data of light intensity,power-ON time, and switching frequency of the F3SG-R can be collectedregularly to predict when systematic and preventive maintenance isrequired.

Troubleshooting guidesticker

near the F3SG-Rcanbereducedby changingthe mode fromLong * toShort (7m).

The mode of Operating Range Selection can beselected with the DIP Switches* on the emitter .

*. For the F3SG-RE,the mode can beselectedby wiring.

Long20m

Short7m

*. Maximumoperating rangeof 20 mforhand/armprotection or 10mfor fingerprotection

Easy

Easy

Stable Operation

Q u i c k

Troubleshooting and Predictive MaintenanceEliminate machine downtime to ensure stable operation

Only four wires are required for the minimum configuration, which is as

simple as wiring a photoelectric sensor. Simple connection with a safetycontroller makes it easy to build a safety circuit. Commercially available M12

connector cables can be used for extension cables.

Simplewiring Fast responsetimeof 5ms

The Easy type that allows the distance between the light curtain and

hazard source to be reduced is best suited to use in a small machine.

F3SG-RLine-up

List of Feature

Feature F3SG-RA F3SG-REFactory default setting (Advance type)

PNP output

24 V Active

Auto Reset Mode

Disabled

Disabled

Safety output (Inverted signal output)

Standard Mutingmode

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

CodeA

Long mode

Standard mode

Disabled

Advance type F3SG-RA type F3SG-REEasy

Advance type Easy type

N E W Easy type

Easy-to-use safety sensor

Ideal for Simple On/OffDetection ApplicationsRobust but slim housing and basic safety functions are inherited from the F3SG-R Advance type. Providing only simple safety functions, the Easy type helps save TCO(Total Cost of Ownership) byreducing errors that required a lot of time to identify the causes.

PNP/NPN Selection

External Test

Interlock

Pre-Reset

External DeviceMonitoring(EDM)

Auxiliary Output

Muting

Override

Fixed Blanking

Floating Blanking

ReducedResolution

Warning Zone

Scan Code Selection

Operating Range Selection

Response Time Adjustment

Lamp

Designated Beam OutputCascade Connection

Setting byDIPSwitch Setting byConfiguration Tool

For small machinesFor flexibleproduction lines

SettingbyWiring

Red:Safety output infomation(Inverted signaloutput) Orange:Stable-state infomation(Inverted signaloutput)Green:Safety output infomation

For flexible zone detection

Safety LaserScanner

Cat. No. Z298

Safety Sensor Line-up

More slim models

Safety Light Curtain F3SJ

Cat. No. F074

Note: Do not use this document to operate the Unit.

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