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Model

 

F3SJ-E

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N25

 

F3SJ-B

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N25

1. An F3SJ-E/B does not receive type approval provided by Article 44-2 of 

the Labour Safety and Health Law of Japan. Therefore, the F3SJ-E/B 
cannot be used as a "safety system for pressing or shearing machines" 
prescribed in Article 42 of that law.

2. The F3SJ-E/B is electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) in accordance 

with European Union (EU) Machinery Directive Index Annex V, Item 2.

3. The F3SJ-E/B is in conformity with the following standards:

(1) European standards

EN 61496-1 (Type 4 ESPE), CLC/TS 61496-2 (Type 4 AOPD), 
EN 61508-1 through -3 (SIL3), EN 61000-6-4, 
EN ISO 13849-1:2008 (Category 4, PL e)

(2) International standards

IEC 61496-1 (Type 4 ESPE), IEC 61496-2 (Type 4 AOPD), 
IEC 61508-1 through -3 (SIL3), ISO 13849-1:2006 (Category 4, PLe)

(3) JIS standards

JIS B 9704-1 (Type 4 ESPE), JIS B 9704-2 (Type 4 AOPD)

(4) North American Standards:

UL 61496-1 (Type 4 ESPE), UL 61496-2 (Type 4 AOPD), UL 508, 
UL 1998, CAN/CSA C 22.2 No.14, CAN/CSA C 22.2 No.08

4. The F3SJ-E/B received the approvals of EC Type-Examination in 

accordance with the EU Machinery Directive, Type 4 ESPE and Type 4 
AOPD from the EU accredited body, TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH.

5. The F3SJ-E/B received the certificates of UL listing for US and Canadian 

safety standards, Type 4 ESPE and Type 4 AOPD from the Third Party 
Assessment Body UL.

6. The F3SJ-E/B is designed according to the standards listed below. To make 

sure that the final system complies with the following standards and 
regulations, you are asked to design and use it in accordance with all other 
related standards, laws, and regulations. If you have any questions, consult 
with specialized organizations such as the body responsible for prescribing 
and/or enforcing machinery safety regulations in the location where the 
equipment is to be used.

•European Standards: EN415-4, EN692, EN693
•U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Standards: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212
•U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Standards: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.217
•American National Standards: ANSI B11.1 to B11.19
•American National Standards: ANSI/RIA 15.06
•Canadian Standards Association CSA Z142, Z432, Z434
•SEMI Standards SEMI S2
•Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Guidelines for 
 Comprehensive Safety Standards of Machinery", Standard Bureau's 
 Notification No. 0731001 dated July 31, 2007.

© OMRON Corporation  

2011-2018

  All Rights Reserved.

LEGISLATION AND STANDARDS

OMRON declares that F3SJ is in conformity with the requirements of the 
following EC Directives:
  Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
  EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

EC Declaration of Conformity

Omron Companies shall not be responsible for conformity with any 
standards, codes or regulations which apply to the combination of the Product 
in the Buyer’ s application or use of the Product. At Buyer’ s request, Omron 
will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings
and limitations of use which apply to the Product. This information by itself 
is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the Product 
in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application or 
use. Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining appropriateness of the 
particular Product with respect to Buyer’ s application, product or system. 
Buyer shall take application responsibility in all cases.
NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING 
SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY OR IN LARGE QUANTITIES 
WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN 
DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON 
PRODUCT(S) IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE 
INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.

Suitability for Use

Please read and understand this instruction sheet before 
storing, installing, programming, operating, maintaining, or 
disposing of the products. Please consult your OMRON 
representative if you have any questions or comments.

Please refer to the User's Manual and the Quick Installation 
Manual for detailed instructions on usage.

Observe the precautions described below to prevent operation failure, malfunctions, or undesirable effects on product performance.

Storage conditions and installation environment

• Do not install, use, or store the F3SJ-E/B for a long time at a temperature or humidity out of the specified range.
• This is a class A product. In residential areas it may cause radio interference, in which case the Responsible Person may be required to take adequate measures to 

reduce interference.

• Do not use radio equipment such as cellular phones, walkie-talkies, or transceivers near the F3SJ-E/B.
• Do not use F3SJ-E/B at altitudes over 1,000 meters.

Wiring and installation

• Make sure to perform wiring while the power supply is OFF. Otherwise, the F3SJ-E/B may fail to operate due to the diagnosis function.
• Do not short-circuit output lines to 0 V line. Otherwise a fault of the F3SJ-E/B may occur.
• When extending the communication line with a cable (twisted-pair wire) other than the dedicated cable (F39-JD

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), use a cable with the same or superior 

specifications. Connect the shield to the 0V line.

• Be sure that there is nothing in the detection zone and the stable-state indicator is turned ON after power is turned ON.
• Properly perform the wiring after confirming the signal names of all the terminals.
• Do not operate the control system until 2 seconds or more after turning ON the power of the F3SJ-E/B.
• Be sure to route the F3SJ-E/B cable separate from high-potential power lines or through an exclusive conduit.
• When using a commercially available switching regulator power supply, make sure to ground the FG terminal (frame ground terminal).
• If the protective height is more than 1105mm, use Intermediate Brackets of specified quantities and locations according to the dimensions described in the User's Manual.
• Do not install the F3SJ-E/B close to a device that generates high-frequency noise. Otherwise, take sufficient blocking measures.
• Sharing the power supply with other devices may cause the F3SJ-E/B to be affected by noise or voltage drop. It is recommended that the F3SJ-E/B use a dedicated 

power supply but do not share with other devices.

Cleaning

Do not use thinner, benzene, or acetone for cleaning, because they affect the product's resin parts and paint on the extrusion.

Object detection

The F3SJ-E/B cannot detect transparent and/or translucent objects.

RATINGS

PRECAUTIONS FOR CORRECT USE

Internal Indicator

Input/Output Circuit

Original instructions

Instructions in the official EU languages and a signed EC 
Declaration of Conformity in English are available on our website at 
www.industrial.omron.eu/safety.

The model names of the F3SJ-E/B contain the 4 digits indicating the protective height (mm).

Item

Model

Detection capability

Beam gap

Protective height (mm)

Response time

Operating range (m)

Startup waiting time

Power supply voltage (Vs)

Safety output (OSSD)

Auxiliary output

Input voltage

Easy Type

Basic Type

F3SJ-E

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N25

F3SJ-B

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N25

Opaque objects, 25 mm diameter

20 mm

185 to 1,105 mm (8 to 54 beams)

ON to OFF: 15 ms max, OFF to ON: 70 ms max.

2 s max.

SELV/PELV 24 VDC±20% (ripple p-p 10% max.)

Two NPN transistor outputs, Load current: 200 mA max., Residual voltage: 2 V max.
(except for voltage drop due to cable extension), Leakage current: 1 mA max., Load
inductance: 2.2 H max. *1
Maximum capacitive load: 1 µF *2

185 to 2,065 mm (8 to 102 beams)

0.2 to 7.0 m

One NPN transistor output
Load current: 100 mA max.
Residual voltage: 2 V max.(except for voltage
drop due to cable extension)
Leakage current: 1 mA max.

*1. 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.

*2. These values must be taken into consideration when connecting elements including a capacitive load such as capacitor.
*3. The Vs in this case indicates a voltage value in usage environment. 

Emitter

Receiver

15. Bottom-beam-state indicator (Blue)

8. Muting input 2 indicator (Green)

7. Muting input 1 indicator (Green)

6. Muting error indicator (Green)

5. Test indicator (Green)

4. Power indicator (Green)

3. Lockout indicator (Red)

2. ON/OFF-state indicator (Green/Red)

1. Stable-state indicator (Green)

14. Top-beam-state indicator (Blue)

3. Lockout indicator (Red)

2. ON/OFF-state indicator (Green/Red)

1. Stable-state indicator (Green)

14. Top-beam-state indicator (Blue)

15. Bottom-beam-state indicator (Blue)

13. External device monitoring 
 indicator 

(Green)

12. Interlock indicator (Yellow)

11. Internal error indicator (Red)

10. Configuration indicator (Green)

9. Communication indicator (Green)

1

ON

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ON

Blinking

ON

Blinking

ON

Blinking

Blinking

Blinking

ON

ON

ON

Blinking

Blinking

Blinking

ON

Blinking

ON

Blinking

ON

Blinking

ON

Blinking

Turns ON when incidence level is 

170% or more of the output ON 

threshold.
Blinks when the safety output is 

turned OFF due to disturbance 

light or vibration.
Green: Output ON, Red: Output OFF

Output related error

During lockout

During lockout, error occurrence side

When power is ON

Error due to power supply voltage/noise

During emission stoppage 

Muting error

Muting input 1 is ON

Muting input 2 is ON
When communication between 

emitter and receiver is established.
Communication error
Model configuration of the connected 

sensor is in error

Internal error

During interlock

Input wiring error

External device monitoring input is ON

External device monitoring error

Top beam is receiving light

During muting/override 

Cap disconnection error 

sensor connection error

Bottom beam is receiving light

During muting/override

ON/

Blinking Description

Easy Basic

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Stable-state 

indicator

ON/OFF 

output-state 

indicator

Lockout 

indicator

Power 

indicator

Test indicator
Muting error 

indicator
Muting input 1 

indicator
Muting input 2 

indicator

Communication 

indicator

Configuration 

indicator
Internal error 

indicator

Interlock 

indicator

External device 

monitoring

indicator

Top-beam-state 

indicator

Bottom-

beam-state 

indicator

STB

ON/OFF

LOCKOUT

POWER

TEST
MUTING 

ERROR
MUTE1

MUTE2

COM

CFG

INTERNAL

INTERLOCK

EDM

TOP

BTM

Wiring to disable external device monitoring function

Short-circuit the external device monitoring input to the auxiliary output.

Yellow  

Auxiliary output

*

Red  External device monitoring input*

Wiring for auto reset mode and external device monitoring function

Wiring for interlock and manual reset mode

Perform wiring for interlock select input and reset input as follows.

Blue  0 V

Yellow  Reset input

*

White  

Interlock select input

*

Reset switch

Not available for Easy type.

8

4

1

4

7

SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN

INSTRUCTION SHEET

2

8

3

4

5

5

6

7

1

+24 VDC

2

3

1

4

Brown

Black

Test input

White

Yellow

Blue

Brown

Red

White

Safety 
output 2

Black

Yellow

Auxiliary output*

Blue

7

Interlock select input*

Interlock Select 

Input Circuit

Reset input*

Reset Input 

Circuit

External 

Device 

Monitoring 

Input Circuit

External device 

monitoring input*

0 V

8

Red

Not used*

6

Load

Shield*

Shield*

Indication

Emitter
Main 
Circuit

Test Input 

Circuit

Gray

Communication 

line (+)

Communication 

line (-)

Receiver
Main 
Circuit 2

Receiver
Main 
Circuit 1

Safety output 1

Load

Load

Pink

Make sure to test the operation of the F3SJ-E/B after installation to verify 
that the F3SJ-E/B operates as intended. Make sure to stop the machine 
until the test is complete. Unintended function settings may 
cause a person to go undetected, resulting in serious injury.

Install a protective structure so that the hazardous part of a machine can only be 
reached by a person that passes through the sensor's detection zone. Install the 
sensors so that part of the person is always present in the detection zone when 
working in a machine's hazardous zones, eliminating areas where the sensors do 
not reach. If a person is able step into the hazardous zone of a machine and 
remain behind the F3SJ-E/B's detection zone, configure the system with an 
interlock function that prevents the machine from being restarted. 
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

Make sure to install the F3SJ-E/B at the safe distance from the hazardous part 
of the equipment. Otherwise, the machine may not stop before 
a person reaches the hazardous part, resulting in serious injury.

Install the interlock reset switch in a location that provides a clear view 
of the entire hazardous zone and where it cannot be activated 
from within the hazardous zone.

The F3SJ-E/B cannot protect a person from a projectile exiting 
the hazardous zone. Install protective cover(s) or fence(s).

Install the F3SJ-E/B so that it is not affected by a reflective surface. 
Failure to do so may hinder detection, resulting in serious injury. 

When using more than one set of F3SJ-E/Bs, install them so that mutual 
interference does not occur, such as by configuring series 
connections or using physical barriers between adjacent sets.

Make sure that the F3SJ-E/B is securely mounted and its cables 
and connectors are properly secured.

Do not use the sensor system with mirrors in a retro-reflective 
configuration as shown below. Doing so may hinder detection. It is 
possible to use mirrors to "bend" the detection zone to a 90-degree angle.

Install muting sensors so that they can distinguish between the object that 
is being allowed to be passed through the detection zone and a person. If 
the muting function is activated by the detection of a person, 
it may result in serious injury.

Use independent two input devices for muting inputs.

The muting and override functions disable the safety functions of the 
device.You must ensure safety using other method when these functions are 
operating.A switch to activate the override function must be a hold-to-run 
device such as a spring return key switch and must be installed in a location 
that provides a clear view of the entire hazardous zone and where it cannot 
be activated from within the hazardous zone.Make sure that nobody is in the 
hazardous zone before activating the override function.

Connect the load between the output and +24 V line (NPN output). Connecting 
the load between the output and 0 V line will result in a dangerous 
condition because operation is reversed to "ON when blocked".

Do not short-circuit the output line to the 0 V line. Otherwise, the output is 
always ON. Also, the +24 V of the power supply must be grounded 
so that output does not turn ON due to grounding of the output line.

Configure the system by using the optimal number of safety outputs 
that satisfy the requirements of the necessary safety category.

Make sure to perform wiring while the power supply is OFF.

Do not connect each line of F3SJ-E/B to a DC power supply of more than 
24 VDC+20%. Also, do not connect to an AC power supply. 
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or breakdown of the device.

Do not use the auxiliary output for safety applications.
A person may go undetected even if F3SJ-B is out of order, resulting in 
serious injury.

Double or reinforced insulation from hazardous voltage must be applied 
to all input and output lines. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.

Do not try to disassemble, repair, or modify this product. 
Doing so may cause the safety functions to stop working properly.

Do not use the F3SJ-E/B in environments where flammable or 
explosive gases are present. Doing so may result in explosion.

Perform daily and 6-month inspections for the F3SJ-E/B. Otherwise, 
the system may fail to work properly, resulting in serious injury.

Do not use radio equipment such as cellular phones, walkie-talkies, 
or transceivers near the F3SJ-E/B.

Extension of the cable must be within a specified length. If it isn't, 
safety function may not work properly, resulting in danger.

To use the F3SJ-E/B in PSDI mode (Reinitiation of cyclic operation by 
the protective equipment), you must configure an appropriate circuit 
between the F3SJ-E/B and the machine. For details about PSDI, refer to 
OSHA1910.217, IEC61496-1, and other relevant standards 
and regulations.

For the F3SJ-E/B to comply with IEC61496-1 and UL508, the DC power 
supply unit must satisfy all of the following conditions:
• Must be within the rated power voltage (24 V DC ± 20%)
• Must have tolerance against the total rated current of devices if it is 

connected to multiple devices

• Must comply with EMC directives (industrial environment)
• Double or reinforced insulation must be applied between the primary and 

secondary circuits

• Automatic recovery of overcurrent protection characteristics
• Output holding time must be 20ms or longer
• Must satisfy output characteristic requirements for class 2 circuit or 

limited voltage current circuit defined by UL508

• Must comply with laws and regulations, regarding EMC and electrical 

equipment safety, of the country or region where the F3SJ-E/B is used 
(Ex: In EU, the power supply must comply with the EMC Directive 

and the Low Voltage Directive.)

Perform an inspection for all F3SJ-E/B as described in 
"Chapter 5 Checklists" in the User's Manual. 

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

For Installation

For Wiring

Other

Reflector

Position with retro-reflection

Position with detection zone 
bent at 90°

Reflector

Test input: 
  ON voltage: 0 to 3 V
                 (short circuit current: approx. 4.0 mA)
  OFF voltage: 1/2 Vs to Vs, or open *3
                 (short circuit current: approx. 3.0 mA)

Test input, Interlock select input, Reset input, Muting input: 
  ON voltage: 0 to 3 V
                 (short circuit current: approx. 4.0 mA)
  OFF voltage:1/2 Vs to Vs, or open *3
                 (short circuit current: approx. 3.0 mA)
External device monitoring input:
  ON voltage: 0 to 3 V
                 (short circuit current: approx. 5.5 mA)
  OFF voltage: Open

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Alert Statements in this Manual

Meanings of Alert Symbols

Regarding the alert symbols and meanings used for the safe uses

In order to use the F3SJ-E/B safely, the precautions listed in this Instruction 
Sheet indicated by alert symbols and descriptions must be followed. Failure
to follow all precautions and alerts may result in an unsafe use or operation.
The following indications and symbols are used for the descriptions.

Thoroughly read this manual and understand the installation procedures, operation 
check procedures, and maintenance procedures before using the product.

The F3SJ-E/B must be installed, configured, and incorporated into a 
machine control system by a sufficiently trained and qualified person. An 
unqualified person may not be able to perform these operations properly,
which may cause a person to go undetected, resulting in serious injury.

Do not use this sensor for machines that cannot be stopped by electrical 
control. For example, do not use it for a pressing machine that uses 
full-rotation clutch. Otherwise, the machine may not stop before a 
personreaches the hazardous part, resulting in serious injury.

PRECAUTIONS ON SAFETY

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 
which, if not avoided, will result in minor or 
moderate injury, or may result in serious 
injury or death. Additionally there may be 
significant property damage.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

For Users

For Machines

Indicates prohibited actions.

Indicates mandatory actions.

Indicates the risk of electric shock.

Make sure to observe the following precautions that are necessary for 
ensuring safe use of the product.
• Do not install the F3SJ-E/B in the following types of environments:

-Areas exposed to intense interference light, such as direct sunlight
-Areas with high humidity where condensation is likely to occur
-Areas where oil mist or corrosive gases are present
-Areas exposed to vibration or shock levels higher than in the specification 

 provisions

-Areas where the product may come into contact with water
-Areas with pollution degree 3
-Areas where the product may get wet with oil that can solve adhesive

• Loads must satisfy both of the following conditions:

-Not short-circuited
-Not used with a current that is higher than the rating

• Do not drop the product.
• Install the emitter and receiver to the same vertical direction.
• Dispose of the product in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations 

of the country or area where the product is used.

• Make sure to tighten the connectors of the cables securely.
• When replacing the cable connectors with other types of connectors, use 

connectors that provide a protection grade of IP54 or higher.

• Be sure to route the input/output lines for the F3SJ-E/B separate from 

high-potential power lines or through an exclusive conduit.

• To extend a cable length with a cable other than the dedicated cable, use 

cable with the same or superior specifications.

• The cable extension length must be within the specified length (30 m max).
• In environments where foreign material such as spatter adheres to the 

F3SJ-E/B, attach a cover to protect the F3SJ-E/B from the spatter.

• F39-GWUM SD Manager Setting Support Software and F39-MC21 Setting 

Console are the setting tools dedicated for F3SJ-A. Do not connect these 
tools to F3SJ-E/B. 

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE

Up to 22 beams: 52 mA max., 26 to 42 beams: 68 mA max., 46 to 62 beams: 75 mA max., 
66 to 82 beams: 88 mA max., 86 to 102 beams: 101 mA max.

Up to 22 beams: 47 mA max., 26 to 42 beams: 52 mA max., 46 to 62 beams: 58 mA max., 
66 to 82 beams: 63 mA max., 86 to 102 beams: 69 mA max.

Current consumption (with no load)

Emitter

Up to 22 beams: 41 mA max., 26 to 42 beams: 57 mA max., 
46 to 54 beams: 63 mA max.

Up to 22 beams: 40 mA max., 26 to 42 beams: 45 mA max., 
46 to 54 beams: 48 mA max.

Receiver

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

Degree of protection

Cascade connection

Operating: -10 to 55°C (non-icing), storage: -25 to 70°C

Operating: 35% to 85% (non-condensing), storage: 35% to 95%

IP65 (IEC 60529) 

• Number of cascaded segments: 3 max. (only among 

F3SJ-B's. Other models cannot be connected.)

• Total number of beams: 192 max.
• Cable length between sensors: 7 m max. (Connection 

cable (F39-JBR2W) and sensor's cable are not included.)

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