6. Other functions
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6. Other functions
6.1
Series connection
If you need to extend the detection zone, connect the light curtains via series connection cable to use two or more emitter
and receivers as one product. (sold separately, SFL-EC□T, SFL-EC□R)
It can be extended up to max. 3 sets / 300 beams for SFL and up to max. 4 sets / 400 beams for SFLA.
The operation and control of light curtains in series connection are synchronized with the settings of the master.
For example, if any light curtain is blocked, the OSSD outputs of all light curtains are switched to OFF state.
If a product failure occurs, all light curtains enter the lockout condition.
SFLA Series
(advanced type)
3 SET
(Slave 2)
4 SET
(Slave 3)
2 SET
(Slave 1)
1 SET
(Master)
Emit
ter
Emit
ter
Rec
eiver
Rec
eiver
Emit
ter
Rec
eiver
Emit
ter
Rec
eiver
3 SET
(Slave 2)
SFL Series
(standard type)
2 SET
(Slave 1)
1 SET
(Master)
Emit
ter
Emit
ter
Rec
eiver
Rec
eiver
Rec
eiver
Emit
ter
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There is no mutual interference prevention in series connection.
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When the maximum number of connected light curtains or beams is exceeded, entering the lockout condition.
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In series connection, the response time (T
ON,
T
OFF
) can be changed depending on the installed SET.
For more information, see "2.2 Models"
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The status of the light curtain in series connection is displayed on the 7-segment LEDs of each set in the same way.
However, in case of warning or error condition, all sets enter the lockout condition and it is displayed at the 7-segment
LEDs of light curtain where the error or warning has ocurred.
The information on error and warnings is saved for each set, you can check it via atLightCurtain.
