Autonics Safety Light Curtain SFL series

The Safety Light Curtain for Industrial automation.

The Autonics SFL series safety light curtains are installed in potentially dangerous or hazardous areas to safeguard personnel from injury. The light curtains feature proven technology from Autonics area sensors and mapping sensors. The light curtains are built to meet international safety standards and regulations. Various detection models (finger/hand/hand-body detection) and safety functions are available for diverse applications.

Main Features

• International safety standard and regulation compliance
  : Type 4 ESPE(AOPD), SIL3, SIL CL3, Category 4, PL e, CE, UL Listed, S-Mark, KCs(Select models)
• 3 detection type models available (finger, hand, hand-body detection)
• Various models by protection height
  : Ø14 mm (finger detection type) 144 to 1,008 mm
  : Ø20 mm (hand detection type) 183 to 1,023 mm
  : Ø30 mm (hand-body detection type) 1,025 to 1,850 mm
• Various safety-related functions & self-diagnosis functions
  - Safety-related : interlock, lockout, EDM, muting, override, blanking, reduced resolution, etc.
  - Self-diagnosis : mutual interference protection, ambient light detection, malfunction sensor detection
• Selectable detection distance (short/long mode) & Switch control output settings (NPN/PNP output)
• Operation status reading with 7-segment display and LED indicators
• Easy beam adjustment with top and bottom beam indicators
• Output display indicator on top displays light received/blocked status and muting status. Additional lamp not required.
• 4 non-safety outputs for various applications (2 AUX, 2 lamp)

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Various Models Available for Diverse Applications

The SFL Series, which is a product from Autonics company, Features Finger detection (Ø14 mm), hand detection (Ø20 mm), hand-body detection (Ø30 mm) models available for application in diverse user environments.

Easy Installation

Users can check light received status during installation with the beam indicator on the top and bottom of the unit. Standard and adjustable brackets are available and can be installed on top, bottom, or middle of the units. The adjustable brackets can be adjusted by 15 degrees to right or left for easier installation.

High Visibility with Operation Display/Indicator

The units feature 7-segment display and LED indicators for easy status readings.

Slim Size, High Durability and Evironmental Resistance

The units feature slim size W 29 mm x L 35 mm with strong body housing and screen protection. IP65, IP67, IP67G(JEM), IP69K protection rating allows the units to be installed in diverse environments.

Dedicated Software Provided (atLightCurtain)

atLightCurtain is a dedicated software to monitor functions of SFL series light curtains.(Detailed settings may not be available on standard type SFL series)

Safety Light Curtains LOTO(Lockout-Tagout) Device (Sold Separately)

SFL-LT is an accessory for safety light curtains SFL/SFLA series. The lockout function can be used to protect the operator by manually blocking the optical beam and maintaining interlock status of the light curtains.

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