F3SG Series Omron Safety Light Curtain
The F3SG Series light curtains are engineered to meet the evolving safety needs of modern manufacturing environments. Designed for global compliance and adaptable production lines, the F3SG-SR/PG models offer a comprehensive safety solution—from initial design to ongoing maintenance. With advanced functionality, robust protection, and easy integration, this series empowers manufacturers to build flexible, globally standardized, and reliable safety systems that enhance both productivity and operator protection.
Categories:
Omron Safety Light Curtain- Global compatibility with international safety standards.
- Mutual interference prevention for multiple sensor installations.
- Selectable PNP/NPN output for flexible system integration.
- External Device Monitoring (EDM) for relay feedback assurance.
- Start/Restart interlock and pre-reset logic functionality.
- Support for PSDI (Presence Sensing Device Initiation) operation.
- Muting and override modes for controlled access during machine operation.
- Fixed and floating blanking to ignore known obstructions.
- Reduced resolution option for detecting smaller objects.
- Area Beam Indicator (ABI) for real-time beam status visualization.
- Sensor configuration via PC, mobile app, or DIP switch.
- Real-time light level and interference monitoring.
- Instantaneous beam blockage detection capability.
- Adjustable response time for optimized machine performance.
- Selectable long-range detection mode to fit diverse layouts.
| Model | Safety Light Curtain | ||||||
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| F3SG-
[]SRA[][][][] -14 F3SG- []SRB[][][][] -14 |
F3SG-
[]SRA[][][][] -25 F3SG- []SRB[][][][] -25 |
F3SG-
[]SRA[][][][] -45 F3SG- []SRB[][][][] -45 |
F3SG-
[]SRA[][][][] -85 F3SG- []SRB[][][][] -85 |
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| Perfor-
mance |
Object resolution
(Detection capability) |
Opaque objects | |||||
| 14-mm dia. | 25-mm dia. | 45-mm dia. | 85-mm dia. | ||||
| Beam gap | 10 mm | 20 mm | 40 mm | 80 mm | |||
| Number of beams | 15 to 199 | 8 to 124 | 6 to 38 | 4 to 12 | |||
| Lens size | 4.4 × 3.4 mm
(W × H) |
6.7 × 4.5 mm (W × H) | |||||
| Protective height | 160 to 2,000
mm |
160 to 2,480
mm |
240 to 1,520
mm |
280 to 920 mm | |||
| Product length | --- | ||||||
| Operating
range |
Long | 0.3 to 10.0 m * | 0.3 to 20.0 m | ||||
| Short | 0.3 to 3.0 m * | 0.3 to 7.0 m | |||||
| * When operating at an ambient temperature of -10 to -30°C, use the F3SG-SR with the
operating range of 0.3 to 5.0 m in Long Mode and 0.3 to 1.5 m in Short Mode. |
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| Response
time *1 |
Normal
mode |
ON to OFF | Optical
synchronization: 8 to 18 ms Wired synchronization: 10 to 21 ms |
Optical
synchronization: 8 to 13 ms Wired synchronization: 10 to 17 ms |
Optical synchronization: 8 ms
Wired synchronization: 10 ms |
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| OFF to ON | Optical
synchronization: 40 to 90 ms Wired synchronization: 50 to 105 ms |
Optical
synchronization: 40 to 65 ms Wired synchronization: 50 to 85 ms |
Optical synchronization: 40 ms
Wired synchronization: 50 ms |
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| ×2 Slow
mode *2 |
ON to OFF | Optical
synchronization: 16 to 36 ms Wired synchronization: 20 to 42 ms |
Optical
synchronization: 16 to 26 ms Wired synchronization: 20 to 34 ms |
Optical synchronization: 16 ms
Wired synchronization: 20 ms |
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| OFF to ON | Optical
synchronization: 80 to 180 ms Wired synchronization: 100 to 210 ms |
Optical
synchronization: 80 to 130 ms Wired synchronization: 100 to 170 ms |
Optical synchronization: 80 ms
Wired synchronization: 100 ms |
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| ×4 Slow
mode *2 |
ON to OFF | Optical
synchronization: 32 to 72 ms Wired synchronization: 40 to 84 ms |
Optical
synchronization: 32 to 52 ms Wired synchronization: 40 to 68 ms |
Optical synchronization: 32 ms
Wired synchronization: 40 ms |
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| OFF to ON | Optical
synchronization: 160 to 360 ms Wired synchronization: 200 to 420 ms |
Optical
synchronization: 160 to 260 ms Wired synchronization: 200 to 340 ms |
Optical synchronization: 160 ms
Wired synchronization: 200 ms |
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| ×8 Slow
mode *2 |
ON to OFF | Optical
synchronization: 64 to 144 ms Wired synchronization: 80 to 168 ms |
Optical
synchronization: 64 to 104 ms Wired synchronization: 80 to 136 ms |
Optical synchronization: 64 ms
Wired synchronization: 80 ms |
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| OFF to ON | Optical
synchronization: 320 to 720 ms Wired synchronization: 400 to 840 ms |
Optical
synchronization: 320 to 520 ms Wired synchronization: 400 to 680 ms |
Optical synchronization: 320 ms
Wired synchronization: 400 ms |
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| *1. Response time when used in one segment system.
Refer to Catalog. Refer to the User's Manual (Man. No. Z405) for cascaded connection. *2. Selectable by SD Manager 3. |
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| Effective aperture angle (EAA)
(IEC 61496-2) |
±2.5° max.
* Emitter and receiver at operating range of 3 m or greater. |
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| Light source | Infrared LEDs, Wavelength: 870 nm | ||||||
| Startup waiting time | 3 s max. | ||||||
| Elec-
trical |
Power supply voltage (Vs) | SELV/PELV 24 VDC±20% (ripple p-p 10% max.) | |||||
| Current consumption | Refer to Catalog. | ||||||
| Safety outputs (OSSD) | Two PNP or NPN transistor outputs (PNP or NPN is selectable by
wiring of power supply.) Load current: 300 mA max., Residual voltage: 2 V max. (except for voltage drop due to cable extension), Capacitive load: 1 μF max., Inductive load: 2.2 H max. *1*2*3 Leakage current: 1 mA max. (PNP), 2 mA max. (NPN) *4 *1. For the F3SG-4SRA, the load current is 150 mA max. in 2- segment cascade and 80 mA max. in 3-segment cascade. *2. The residual voltage is 3 V max. when the Intelligent Tap is connected to the sensor. *3. The load inductance is the maximum value when the safety output frequently repeats ON and OFF. When you use the safety output at 4 Hz or less, the usable load inductance becomes larger. *4. These values must be taken into consideration when connecting elements including a capacitive load such as a capacitor. |
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| Auxiliary output | Two PNP or NPN transistor 1 outputs (PNP or NPN is selectable by
wiring of power supply.) Load current: 100 mA max., Residual voltage: 2 V max. *5 *5 The residual voltage is 3 V max. when the Intelligent Tap is connected to the sensor. |
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| Output
operation mode |
Safety output | Light-ON (Safety outputs are turned to the ON state when the
receiver receives an emitting signal.) |
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| Auxiliary output | Safety output (Inverted signal output: Enable) (default) (Configurable
by SD Manager 3) |
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| Input voltage | TEST | Light emission stops when connected to 24 VDC
ON voltage: Vs-3 V to Vs (short circuit current: approx. 5.0 mA) *7 OFF voltage: 0 V to 1/2 Vs, or open (short circuit current: approx. 6.0 mA) *7 Light emission stops when connected to 0 V ON voltage: 0 to 3 V (short circuit current: approx. 6.0 mA) OFF voltage: 1/2 Vs to Vs, or open (short circuit current: approx. 5.0 mA) *7 |
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| OPERATING RANGE
SELECT INPUT |
Long: 12 V to Vs (short circuit current: approx. 4.2 mA) *7 or open
Short: 0 to 3 V (short circuit current: approx. 4.2 mA) |
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| RESET/EDM | PNP
ON voltage: Vs-3 V to Vs (short circuit current: approx. 9.5 mA) *7 OFF voltage: 0 V to 1/2 Vs, or open (short circuit current: approx. 13.0 mA) *7 NPN ON voltage: 0 to 3 V (short circuit current: approx. 13.0 mA) OFF voltage: 1/2 Vs to Vs, or open (short circuit current: approx. 9.5 mA) *7 |
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| MUTE A/B,
RE-RESET, PSDI *6 |
PNP
ON voltage: Vs-3 V to Vs (short circuit current: approx. 4.5 mA) *7 OFF voltage: 0 V to 1/2 Vs, or open (short circuit current: approx. 7.0 mA) *7 NPN ON voltage: 0 to 3 V (short circuit current: approx. 7.0 mA) OFF voltage: 1/2 Vs to Vs, or open (short circuit current: approx. 4.5 mA) *7 |
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| *6. PSDI is only available for F3SG-SR.
*7. The Vs indicates a supply voltage value in your environment. |
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| Overvoltage category (IEC 60664-1) | II | ||||||
| Indicators | Refer to Catalog. | ||||||
| Protective circuit | Output short-circuit protection | ||||||
| Insulation resistance | 20 M or higher (500 VDC megger) | ||||||
| Dielectric strength | 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz (1 min) | ||||||
| Func-
tional |
Mutual interference prevention | Optical synchronization by Scan Code: in up to 2 sets
Wired synchronization: in up to 3 sets |
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| Cascade connection | Number of cascaded segments: 3 max.
Total number of beams: 255 max. |
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| Test function | Self-test (at power-on, and during operation)
External test (light emission stop function by test input) |
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| Safety-related functions | Interlock
External Device Monitoring (EDM) Pre-Reset PSDI Fixed Blanking/Floating Blanking Reduced Resolution Muting/Override Mutual Interference Prevention PNP/NPN Selection Response Time Adjustment |
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| Environ-
mental |
Ambient
temperature |
Operating | -30 to 55 °C (non-icing) | ||||
| Storage | -30 to 70 °C | ||||||
| Ambient
humidity |
Operating | 35% to 85% (non-condensing) | |||||
| Storage | 35% to 95% | ||||||
| Ambient illuminance | Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx max. on receiver surface
Sunlight: 10,000 lx max. on receiver surface |
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| Degree of protection (IEC 60529) | IEC 60529: IP65 and IP67, JIS C 0920 Annex 1: IP67G | ||||||
| Vibration resistance (IEC 61496-1) | Class 3M4 (IEC TR 60721-4-3)
Operation limit: 5 to 150 Hz, Multiple amplitude of 7 mm, Acceleration of 1 G, 10 sweeps each in X, Y, and Z directions (no delay at resonant frequencies) |
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| Shock resistance (IEC 61496-1) | Class 3M4 (IEC TR 60721-4-3)
Operation limit: Acceleration of 15 G, Pulse duration of 6 ms, 100 shocks for each in X, Y, and Z directions (600 shocks in total) |
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| Pollution degree (IEC 60664-1) | 3 | ||||||
| Connec-
tions |
Root cable | Type of connection | To sensors: dedicated connector, To external: M12 connector type
(5-pin emitter and 8-pin receiver) or open-ended type IP67 and IP67G (JIS C 0920 Annex 1) * rated when mated. * The F3SG-SR meets the degree of protection when the root cable is correctly connected with the F3SG-SR. The degree of protection is not satisfied with the part where cable wires are uncovered. |
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| Number of wires | Emitter: 5, Receiver: 8 | ||||||
| Cable length | Refer to Catalog | ||||||
| Cable diameter | 6 mm | ||||||
| Minimum bending
radius |
R5 mm | ||||||
| Cascading
cable |
Type of connection | To sensors: dedicated connector, To cascading sensors: M12
connector type (5-pin emitter and 8-pin receiver) or dedicated connector IP67 and IP67G (JIS C 0920 Annex 1) * rated when mated. * The F3SG-SR meets the degree of protection when the cascading cable is correctly connected with the F3SG-SR and the root cable. The degree of protection is not satisfied with the part where cable wires are uncovered. |
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| Number of wires | Emitter: 5, Receiver: 8 | ||||||
| Cable length | Refer to Catalog | ||||||
| Cable diameter | 6 mm | ||||||
| Minimum bending
radius |
R5 mm | ||||||
| Extension
cable - Extended Socket- Straight Cable - Extended Plug-Socket Cable |
Type of connection | M12 connector type (5-pin emitter and 8-pin receiver), IP67 * rated
when mated * The extension cable meets the degree of protection when the root cable is correctly connected with the extension cable. The degree of protection is not satisfied with the part where cable wires are uncovered. |
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| Number of wires | Emitter: 5, Receiver: 8 | ||||||
| Cable length | Refer to Catalog | ||||||
| Cable diameter | 6.6 mm | ||||||
| Minimum bending
radius |
R36 mm | ||||||
| Cable
extension |
Refer to Catalog for restrictions on cable extension. | ||||||
| Root cable | In optical synchronization: 100 m max. * between power supply and
emitter and between power supply and receiver In wired synchronization: 100 m max. * between power supply and emitter, between power supply and receiver, and between emitter and receiver * When the Intelligent Tap (F39-SGIT-IL3) is connected to the sensor, this applies in the case of the rated power supply of 24 VDC to 24 VDC +20%. |
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| Cascade connection | Extension cable between sensors: 10 m max. (not including
Cascading Cable for Extended *1 and Root Cable *2.) *1. F39-JGR3W *2. F39-JGR3K |
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| Material | Housing: Aluminum alloy
Cap: PBT resin Front window: Acrylic resin FE plate: Stainless steel |
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| Weight | Refer to Catalog. | ||||||
| Included accessories | Instruction Sheet, Quick Installation Manual, Troubleshooting Guide
Sticker, Warning Zone Label End Cap (for switching Scan Code Selection function) |
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| Con-
formity |
Conforming standards | Refer to Catalog. | |||||
| Type of ESPE (IEC 61496-1) | Type 4 | ||||||
| Performance Level (PL)/
Safety category |
PL e/Category 4 (EN ISO 13849-1:2015) | ||||||
| PFHD | 1.1× 10-8 max. (IEC 61508) | ||||||
| Proof test interval TM | Every 20 years (IEC 61508) | ||||||
| SFF | 99% (IEC 61508) | ||||||
| HFT | 1 (IEC 61508) | ||||||
| Classification | Type B (IEC 61508-2) | ||||||
Finger protection (Detection capability: 14-mm dia.)
| Number of beams | Protective height (mm) | Advanced | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Model | ||
| 15 | 160 | F3SG-4SRA0160-14 | F3SG-4SRB0160-14 |
| 19 | 200 | F3SG-4SRA0200-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0200-14-F |
| 23 | 240 | F3SG-4SRA0240-14 | F3SG-4SRB0240-14 |
| 27 | 280 | F3SG-4SRA0280-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0280-14-F |
| 31 | 320 | F3SG-4SRA0320-14 | F3SG-4SRB0320-14 |
| 35 | 360 | F3SG-4SRA0360-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0360-14-F |
| 39 | 400 | F3SG-4SRA0400-14 | F3SG-4SRB0400-14 |
| 43 | 440 | F3SG-4SRA0440-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0440-14-F |
| 47 | 480 | F3SG-4SRA0480-14 | F3SG-4SRB0480-14 |
| 51 | 520 | F3SG-4SRA0520-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0520-14-F |
| 55 | 560 | F3SG-4SRA0560-14 | F3SG-4SRB0560-14 |
| 59 | 600 | F3SG-4SRA0600-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0600-14-F |
| 63 | 640 | F3SG-4SRA0640-14 | F3SG-4SRB0640-14 |
| 67 | 680 | F3SG-4SRA0680-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0680-14-F |
| 71 | 720 | F3SG-4SRA0720-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0720-14-F |
| 75 | 760 | F3SG-4SRA0760-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0760-14-F |
| 79 | 800 | F3SG-4SRA0800-14 | F3SG-4SRB0800-14 |
| 83 | 840 | F3SG-4SRA0840-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0840-14-F |
| 87 | 880 | F3SG-4SRA0880-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0880-14-F |
| 91 | 920 | F3SG-4SRA0920-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0920-14-F |
| 95 | 960 | F3SG-4SRA0960-14-F | F3SG-4SRB0960-14-F |
| 99 | 1,000 | F3SG-4SRA1000-14 | F3SG-4SRB1000-14 |
| 119 | 1,200 | F3SG-4SRA1200-14 | F3SG-4SRB1200-14 |
| 139 | 1,400 | F3SG-4SRA1400-14 | F3SG-4SRB1400-14 |
| 159 | 1,600 | F3SG-4SRA1600-14 | F3SG-4SRB1600-14 |
| 179 | 1,800 | F3SG-4SRA1800-14 | F3SG-4SRB1800-14 |
| 199 | 2,000 | F3SG-4SRA2000-14 | F3SG-4SRB2000-14 |
Hand protection (Detection capability: 25-mm dia.)
| Number of beams | Protective height (mm) | Advanced | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Model | ||
| 8 | 160 | F3SG-4SRA0160-25 | F3SG-4SRB0160-25 |
| 10 | 200 | F3SG-4SRA0200-25-F | F3SG-4SRB0200-25-F |
| 12 | 240 | F3SG-4SRA0240-25 | F3SG-4SRB0240-25 |
| 14 | 280 | F3SG-4SRA0280-25-F | F3SG-4SRB0280-25-F |
| 16 | 320 | F3SG-4SRA0320-25 | F3SG-4SRB0320-25 |
| 18 | 360 | F3SG-4SRA0360-25-F | F3SG-4SRB0360-25-F |
| 20 | 400 | F3SG-4SRA0400-25 | F3SG-4SRB0400-25 |
| 22 | 440 | F3SG-4SRA0440-25-F | F3SG-4SRB0440-25-F |
| 24 | 480 | F3SG-4SRA0480-25 | F3SG-4SRB0480-25 |
| 26 | 520 | F3SG-4SRA0520-25-F | F3SG-4SRB0520-25-F |
| 28 | 560 | F3SG-4SRA0560-25 | F3SG-4SRB0560-25 |
| 30 | 600 | F3SG-4SRA0600-25-F | F3SG-4SRB0600-25-F |
| 32 | 640 | F3SG-4SRA0640-25 | F3SG-4SRB0640-25 |
| 34 | 680 | F3SG-4SRA0680-25-F | F3SG-4SRB0680-25-F |
| 36 | 720 | F3SG-4SRA0720-25 | F3SG-4SRB0720-25 |
| 38 | 760 | F3SG-4SRA0760-25-F | F3SG-4SRB0760-25-F |
| 40 | 800 | F3SG-4SRA0800-25 | F3SG-4SRB0800-25 |
| 42 | 840 | F3SG-4SRA0840-25-F | F3SG-4SRB0840-25-F |
| 44 | 880 | F3SG-4SRA0880-25 | F3SG-4SRB0880-25 |
| 46 | 920 | F3SG-4SRA0920-25-F | F3SG-4SRB0920-25-F |
| 48 | 960 | F3SG-4SRA0960-25 | F3SG-4SRB0960-25 |
| 50 | 1,000 | F3SG-4SRA1000-25-F | F3SG-4SRB1000-25-F |
| 52 | 1,040 | F3SG-4SRA1040-25 | F3SG-4SRB1040-25 |
| 56 | 1,120 | F3SG-4SRA1120-25 | F3SG-4SRB1120-25 |
| 60 | 1,200 | F3SG-4SRA1200-25 | F3SG-4SRB1200-25 |
| 64 | 1,280 | F3SG-4SRA1280-25 | F3SG-4SRB1280-25 |
| 68 | 1,360 | F3SG-4SRA1360-25 | F3SG-4SRB1360-25 |
| 72 | 1,440 | F3SG-4SRA1440-25 | F3SG-4SRB1440-25 |
| 76 | 1,520 | F3SG-4SRA1520-25 | F3SG-4SRB1520-25 |
| 80 | 1,600 | F3SG-4SRA1600-25 | F3SG-4SRB1600-25 |
| 84 | 1,680 | F3SG-4SRA1680-25 | F3SG-4SRB1680-25 |
| 88 | 1,760 | F3SG-4SRA1760-25 | F3SG-4SRB1760-25 |
| 92 | 1,840 | F3SG-4SRA1840-25 | F3SG-4SRB1840-25 |
| 96 | 1,920 | F3SG-4SRA1920-25 | F3SG-4SRB1920-25 |
| 104 | 2,080 | F3SG-4SRA2080-25 | F3SG-4SRB2080-25 |
| 114 | 2,280 | F3SG-4SRA2280-25 | F3SG-4SRB2280-25 |
| 124 | 2,480 | F3SG-4SRA2480-25 | F3SG-4SRB2480-25 |
Arm/Leg protection (Detection capability: 45-mm dia.)
| Number of beams | Protective height (mm) | Advanced | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Model | ||
| 6 | 240 | F3SG-4SRA0240-45 | F3SG-4SRB0240-45 |
| 10 | 400 | F3SG-4SRA0400-45 | F3SG-4SRB0400-45 |
| 14 | 560 | F3SG-4SRA0560-45 | F3SG-4SRB0560-45 |
| 18 | 720 | F3SG-4SRA0720-45 | F3SG-4SRB0720-45 |
| 22 | 880 | F3SG-4SRA0880-45 | F3SG-4SRB0880-45 |
| 30 | 1,200 | F3SG-4SRA1200-45 | F3SG-4SRB1200-45 |
| 38 | 1,520 | F3SG-4SRA1520-45 | F3SG-4SRB1520-45 |
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Catalog Name
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Catalog Number[size]
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Last Update
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| F3SG-SR/PG Series Catalog | F118-E1-06 [39007KB] |
May 12, 2025 |
| F3SG-SR/PG Data Sheet | F117-E1-09 [19227KB] |
May 12, 2025 |
| IO-Link Series Catalog | Y229-E1-09 [7678KB] |
Jun 06, 2024 |
Applications
- Automated manufacturing lines requiring personnel protection.
- Press machines and cutting systems with hazardous moving parts.
- Robotic work cells to detect and prevent human entry.
- Material handling and packaging systems for safe workflow control.
- Automated warehouse systems and conveyors to ensure operational safety.
- Assembly lines and inspection stations for safe zone monitoring.
- Injection molding and die-casting equipment for operator protection.
- Access guarding in machinery maintenance zones.
- Safety upgrades in existing equipment to meet compliance standards.
Why Choose
- Global Compliance: Fully adheres to international safety standards, making it ideal for worldwide applications.
- Smart Configuration: Easy setup via PC, mobile app, or DIP switches for faster deployment.
- Robust Functionality: Features muting, override, interlock, EDM, and more for advanced safety integration.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Includes diagnostics like light level monitoring, block detection, and stable threshold adjustment.
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