Panasonic SF4D-*-01 Series, Instruction Manual

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Introduction
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When using this device, configure a control system satisfying the following requirements to estab -
lish a system-wide safety.
To use in Category 4 or 3
● To prevent the loss of the safety function due to a single fault.
Be sure to use control output (OSSD 1 / 2) of two systems.
● To prevent the loss of the safety function due to accumulation of faults.
Configure a control system that can monitor the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) and stop the de -
vice if discrepancy is detected.
<Example of inconsistence detection method>
(Example 1) Use of relay unit and controller for light curtain
(Example 2) Monitoring of control outputs (OSSD 1 / 2) with the safety PLC.
(Example 3) Monitoring of contact welding when safety relay is used
To use in Category 2
When using the control output (OSSD) of only one system, connect auxiliary output to PLC, etc.,
to monitor the operation of this device. In this case, configure a control system that stops the de -
vice when discrepancy between control output (OSSD) and auxiliary output is detected. In place
of the auxiliary output, control output (OSSD) of one more system is available.
1-3 Confirmation of Packed Objects
□ Main body: emitter and receiver One for each
□ Test Rod 1 piece
SF4D-F□-01 : SF4B-TR14 (ø14 × 220mm), SF4D-H□-01 : SF4B-TR25 (ø25 × 220mm)
□ Quick Instruction Manual (Japanese, English, Chinese) 1 pc. for each language
□ General Information for Safety, Compliance, and Instructions (23 languages) 1 pc.