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Introducing a Type 4 light curtain that combines high end performance with an ultra-slim enclosure. The Panasonic SF4C series has been designed to offer a machine safeguarding solution without sacrificing productivity. Its size and shape allow for it to fit efficiently into small machinery while maximizing the usable working space for the equipment operator. The bright LED indicators located in the center of both sides of each light curtain can be illuminated green or red by using external inputs. There is no need for setting up a separate indicator, so that equipment is consolidated.

• Large multipurpose indicator
• Slim size for efficient applications
• IP67 rated enclosure
• Integrated safety input
• Convenient beam axis alignment indicators
• Built-in safety control circuit
• Built-in muting/blanking control function

If you are looking for SUNX Safety Light Curtains, please call us on (800) 894 - 0412 or email us at info@clrwtr.com we will do our best to help you find the SUNX SF4B-G Safety Screens that you are looking for at the most competitive prices possible. If you are searching for SUNX SF2B Light Curtain technical information (data-sheets) please use the datasheets or product selection guide page links.

The SF4B V2 series has a universal 14ms response time, regardless of the number of channels, the beam axis pitch, or the number of units connected in series. The result is a simplification of the calculation work involved in setting safety distances on your machine. The response time, coupled with the ultra small beam pitch of the finger protection type, allows for installation of the light curtain much closer to danger point than a conventional model.

By integrating all functions into the light curtain itself, no longer is there a need for expensive safety relay units or muting/blanking modules. The on-board controller supports standard functions such as floating blanking, fixed blanking, and whole curtain muting. New to the SF4B is a Panasonic exclusive, channel select muting function which allow for the user to partially mute the curtain if the object that is passing through does not take up the entire length of the curtain. All muting/blanking functions are easily configured using the SFB-HC Handy Controller.

Panasonic Electric Works is pleased to announce the new SF4B-G<V2> series of safety light curtains. This addition to the Panasonic product family of light curtains provides a robust safeguarding option for applications that are prone to impact. The thick metal body provides ample shock protection for the light curtain, ensuring that your machine uptime is not affected by collisions. The class leading feature set of the SF4B<V2> has also been incorporated for high end performance to compliment its highly ruggedized exterior.

• Impact Resistant Enclosure & No guard needed
• Fully protected sensing surface
• Impact Friendly & IP67 protected structure
• Mounting bracket for simple & secure installation
• Enables series connection with standard type
• Black and yellow caution tape

SUNX SF2B series has a universal 15ms response time, regardless of the number of channels, the beam axis pitch, or the number of units connected in series. The result is a simplification of the calculation work involved in setting safety distances on your machine. The response time, coupled with the ultra small beam pitch of the finger protection type, allows for installation of the light curtain much closer to danger point than a conventional model. The SF2B is available in two standard types:

• Hand Protection Type: Minimum sensing object size of 27mm(1.063") with a beam pitch of 20mm.
• Arm/Foot Protection Type: Minimum sensing object size of 47mm (1.850") with a beam pitch of 40mm.

The compact light curtain SF4-AH80 is built into a highly flameproof enclosure conforming to the IEC 61946 (Type4). The light curtain can be safely used in any workplace throughout the world where flameproof performance is required. A single light curtain is sufficient for production lines with high working heights such as vehicle body spray-painting lines.

• Ample protective height 1,595 mm 62.795 in
• Complies with worldwide fl ameproof standards
• Mounting bracket enables easy beam-axis alignment
• Unaligned beam axes can be seen at a glance
• Less operating errors from extraneous light interference
• Mutual interference is reduced without the need for interference prevention lines

SUNX SF4-AH series has surpassed the most stringent international safety levels and is compliant with the machinery directive and OSHA/ ANSI standards. This series has been certified for usage in any workplace around the world. It uses two independent CPUs, which mutually check the safety conditions.

High reliability safety design is realized by incorporating dual circuits for signal processing and output. Furthermore, in order to ensure safety, FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis) has been used to prove safe operation. The SF4-AH has a high-speed 11 ms response time, regardless of the number of beam channels. This high-speed response simplifies the entire process of safety distance calculation and allows the safe distance between the danger areas and the light curtain to be reduced.

SUNX SF2-EH series of safety light curtains provides Type 4 protection for complete machine safeguarding applications. With a maximum individual sensor height of 1580mm and a 10m detection distance, one sensor can cover the are that previously required 2 sensors. Further expansion can be performed by connecting up to 4 sensors, or 192 beam channels, in series, all with built-in interference support. Parallel connection of up to 12 sets is also possible.

It uses two independent CPUs, which mutually check the safety conditions. High reliability fail-safe design is realized by incorporating dual circuits for signal processing and output. Furthermore, in order to ensure safety, FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) has been used to prove safe operation. The sensor unit continually performs self-checking on its internal circuitry, its cable integrity and even checks for interference from extraneous light. In the event of any fault or malfunction, the sensor outputs the same signal (OFF signal) as is produced during actual beam detection operation.

SUNX SF2-A series of safety light curtains are a Type 2 solution offering an extremely compact, 19mm thickness. The SF2-A series have the same level of safety built into the sensor body as Conventional Fail-Safe Type Area Sensors, and conform to European and North American safety standards. The sensor carries out self-diagnosis when it is turned ON. The monitoring system (CPU), which is inside the emitter, constantly checks the emitting and control circuits. Furthermore, the receiver also has a monitoring system (CPU) which constantly checks the receiving circuit, control circuit and output circuit, so that a high level of safety is maintained at all times.

Using the optional serial connection cable, a maximum of 3 sets of sensors can be connected in series with a total of 128 beam channels (for 20 mm beam pitch type) or 64 beam channels (for 40 mm beam pitch type). This allows for L-shaped and U-shaped areas to be easily covered. Previously, separate wiring was required for 3 sets of sensors. But now, wiring equivalent to that for only one set is required, thus saving troublesome wiring and costs. An integrated Extraneous Light Check (ELC) function prevents the malfunction of the light curtain due to high-intensity light sources that may pass by the system.

SUNX SF2-N series of safety light curtains are a Type 2 solution offering an extremely compact, 19mm thickness. The SF2-N series have the same level of safety built into the sensor body as conventional fail-safe type area sensors, and conform to European and North American safety standards. The sensor carries out self-diagnosis when it is turned ON. The monitoring system (CPU), which is inside the emitter, constantly checks the emitting and control circuits. Furthermore, the receiver also has a monitoring system (CPU) which constantly checks the receiving circuit, control circuit and output circuit, so that a high level of safety is maintained at all times.

Using the optional serial connection cable, a maximum of 3 sets of sensors can be connected in series with a total of 128 beam channels (for 20 mm beam pitch type) or 64 beam channels (for 40 mm beam pitch type). This allows for L-shaped and U-shaped areas to be easily covered. Previously, separate wiring was required for 3 sets of sensors. But now, wiring equivalent to that for only one set is required, thus saving troublesome wiring and costs. An integrated Extraneous Light Check (ELC) function prevents the malfunction of the light curtain due to high-intensity light sources that may pass by the system.

With the SF4B series of safety light curtains, SUNX has built off of the successful features of previous models to create an easily integrated, full featured light curtain, all within one of the smallest packages on the market. The no dead zone design ensures that the light curtain can be placed on the inside frame of your machine, thus creating a more efficient integration, with less potential for damage to the unit from an external source. The SF4B is available in three standard types:

• Finger Protection Type: Minimum sensing object size of 14mm (0.551") with a beam pitch of 10mm.
• Hand Protection Type: Minimum sensing object size of 25mm(0.984") with a beam pitch of 20mm.
• Arm/Foot Protection Type: Minimum sensing object size of 45mm (1.772") with a beam pitch of 40mm.

The ST4 series from SUNX offers a single beam safety sensor for machine guarding applications that do not require full light curtain setup. The ST4 series can be expanded to allow for 6 sensors wired in series and up to three controllers for a total system of 18 sensors.

• Three Pattern Muting Control (ST4-C12EX only)
• Integrate Sensor Head Diagnostic Function (ST4-C12EX only)
• Compact Sensor Head with Industry Standard Mounting Pitch
• IP-67 Rated Enclosure
• Supports both NPN and PNP polarities
• Semiconductor Control Output

The SQ4 series is one of the first leak sensors in the industry to earn safety certification, demonstrating that it delivers safety performance of the highest caliber. Featuring a two-stage detection system for improved productivity, the SQ4 simplifies preventative maintenance and maintenance planning.

• Category 4 Rated - When used in combination the SQ4-A sensor and SQ4-C11 controller, meet category 4 / PLe / SIL3 requirements under ISO 13849-1:2008
• Two Stage Detection - Dual sensing outputs provide both a warning and safety-critical output for differentiation of leak severity.
• Multiple Sensor Inputs - Up to four sensors can be connected to each controller
• Independent Operation - Sensor heads can also be used independently of the controller, meeting a Category 1 rating.
• Safety Input Function - Allows daisy chaining of multiple controllers along with safety peripherals such as e-stop and door switches.

Two zones can be widely monitored with the SD3-A1, the warning zone (within a radius 15 m 49.212 ft) and the detection zone (protection zone) (within a radius 4 m 13.123 ft). The contours of these zones are fully configurable for a perfect fit in every application. Up to eight zone patterns can be set and switched over at any given time, even during operation.

• Freely configurable zones
• Smallest size in its class
• Monitors beam misalignment after installation of safety laser scanner
• Adjustment of response times enables interference prevention
• Memorized configurations make post-maintenance recovery easy (Optional)

• Compliance up to Control Category 4 - Control Category 4 is satisfied with an SF4-AH series / SF2-EH series combination, and Control Category 2 is satisfied with an SF2-A series / SF2-N series combination.
• Connecting terminal blocks are not needed - As SF-AC incorporates power supply terminals and synchronization line terminals for the light curtain, terminal blocks are no longer required.
• Incorporates a 2-channel auxiliary output - SF-AC incorporate an auxiliary output that operates along with the light curtain's control output (OSSD), as well as an alarm output that functions together with the light curtain's auxiliary output (non-safety output). These features allow monitoring of light curtain's activity.

Introducing SUNX SW-101, a zero force replacement for mechanical pushbuttons that are commonly used in two hand control safety applications. It features a comfortable, ergonomic design that allows for multiple mounting configurations to achieve optimum application coverage.

Fully configurable operation indicators add to the functionality of the switch by offering visual feedback to the operator with respect to the process status. Long life PhotoMOS outputs coupled with a virtually indestructible casing make the SW-101 a perfect addition to any machine safety program. Note: The SW-100 series optical touch switch must be used with an applicable safety controller to meet OSHA requirements for a two hand control safety system.

Control Units

• Exclusive Control Unit for Light Curtain SF-C10
• CC-Link Safety System Remote I/O Unit for Light Curtain SF-CL1T264T

Our industrial factory automation supplies distributors warehouse in Boise, Idaho stocks some SUNX products enabling us to further assist you in finding the correct SUNX SF4B Version 2 for your application in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Whether we have SUNX SQ4 in stock in Boise, Idaho or need to ship direct from Panasonic to any USA cities; Clearwater Tech can get SUNX SF4B-G to you fast and save some money! It will be very helpful if you have the SUNX SF2B part numbers ready, then our sales representatives can provide you with a pricing and availability quote for SUNX BSF4-AH80 that you are looking for in seconds. If you do not have the part numbers for SUNX SF4C, our application engineers will be able to help you figure out the part numbers and get the price quote to you as soon as possible.