Panasonic SF4B-H24G SF4B Series Robust Safety Light Curtain
The Panasonic SF4B-H24G is an advanced, highly reliable Type 4 safety light curtain engineered to provide maximum operator protection without compromising productivity in industrial automation environments. As part of the robust SF4B series, this hand-protection model integrates state-of-the-art optical design and stringent safety compliance to secure hazardous areas around machinery and automated production lines.
Technical Specifications and Safety Performance
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Safety Compliance: Certified to international safety standards, complying with IEC 61496-1/2 (Type 4), ISO 13849-1 (Category 4, PLe), and IEC 61508 (SIL3).
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Beam Configuration and Resolution: Features 24 beam channels with a 20 mm beam pitch, providing a minimum sensing object diameter of 25 mm for reliable hand protection.
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Protective Height and Range: Offers a protective height of 484 mm with an adjustable operating range spanning from 0.3 to 9 meters.
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Response Time: Features a high-speed response time of 14 ms, ensuring consistent safety distance calculations regardless of configuration length.
Electrical Characteristics and Environmental Protection
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Power Supply Voltage: Operates on a standard industrial control voltage of 24V DC ($\pm 10\%$) with a ripple peak-to-peak of 10% or less.
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Control Outputs: Equipped with selectable PNP and NPN open-collector transistor control outputs (OSSD 1 and OSSD 2) supporting a maximum load current of 200 mA.
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Enclosure Rating: Built into a rugged aluminum enclosure with an IP67 / IP65 protective structure, ensuring high resistance against dust, moisture, and harsh factory conditions.
