Omron F3SG-R Series, User Manual

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Chapter
4
Cas
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F3SG-4RA-25-02TS
User’s Manual
Wiring/Installation
4-2. Cascade Connection
4-2-1. Overview
Up to 3 sets of F3SG-R can be series-connected. Cascade connection allows them to be used as a a
safety light curtain, requiring only 1 set to be wired to a controller and preventing mutual interference.
If any 1 set of series-connected F3SG-R is blocked, both of the safety outputs turn OFF.
• Number of connections: Up to 3 sets
• Total number of beams: Up to 255 beams
• Cable length between sensors: Up to 10 m (not including cascading cable (F39-JGR2WTS) and
power cable)
Example: Configuring an U-shaped detection zone
The sensor segments in a cascade connection are called as follows:
Secondary
sensor 2 (Channel 3)
Secondary
sensor 1 (Channel 2)
Primary
sensor (Channel 1)