Panasonic SF2C-H12-P Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain

USD 837.84

Ultra-slim Type 2 safety light curtain with 240mm protective height, Ø25mm detectable object, IP67 rating, and PNP output for hand protection.

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Panasonic SF2C-H12-P Ultra-slim Safety Light Curtain

Model Identifier SF2C-H12-P
Official Part Number SF2C-H12-P
GTIN Standard NA

Technical Overview

Ultra-slim Type 2 safety light curtain with 240mm protective height, Ø25mm detectable object, IP67 rating, and PNP output for hand protection.

Key Features

  • Ultra-slim design with only 13.2mm thickness.
  • Achieves Performance Level c (PL c) and Safety Integrity Level 1 (SIL1) standards.
  • Equipped with an interference prevention function to prevent mutual interference and malfunction from extraneous light.
  • Large, bright, multi-purpose LED indicators for clear operational status display.
  • Lightweight enclosure and sensing surface made from durable polycarbonate alloy.
  • Easy beam axis alignment due to a large effective aperture angle of ±5° or less.
  • Robust IP67 protection rating suitable for various industrial environments.
  • Fast OFF response time of 20 ms, contributing to reduced safety distance calculations.
  • Hand protection type capable of detecting objects as small as Ø25 mm.
  • Pre-wired with a 3m 5-core heat-resistant PVC cable for straightforward connection.

Dramatically reduces wiring work through optical synchronization, requiring only five wires each for the emitter and receiver, simplifying safety measure implementation.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Protective Height240 mm
Number of Beam Channels12
Minimum Detectable Object (diameter)Ø 25 mm
Beam Pitch20 mm
Sensing Distance / Operating Range0.1 to 3 m
Light SourceInfrared LED (Peak emission wavelength: 850 nm)
Output TypePNP open-collector (1 x digital output)
Output Current60-200 mA (24Vdc)
ON Response Time80-100 ms
OFF Response Time20 ms
Supply Voltage24 VDC (±20% Ripple P-P 10% or less)
Current Consumption (Emitter, Indicator Off)30 mA or less
Current Consumption (Receiver, Indicator Off)30 mA or less
Current Consumption (Emitter, Indicator On)35 mA or less
Current Consumption (Receiver, Indicator On)35 mA or less
IP RatingIP67
Ambient Air Temperature Range-10 to +55°C
Enclosure MaterialPolycarbonate alloy
Sensing Surface MaterialPolycarbonate alloy
Mounting Bracket MaterialStainless steel (SUS)
Cable Type0.16 mm² 5-core heat-resistant PVC cable
Cable Length3 m
Safety StandardsIEC 61496-1/2 (Type 2), ISO 13849-1: 2015 (Category 2, PLc), IEC 61508-1 to 3 (SIL 1)
Physical Weight (kg)0.34
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)26.4 x 3 x 1.32

Industrial Applications

1. Machine Guarding for Small Press Operations

This light curtain provides critical operator protection in small punching, forming, or assembly press applications by creating a safety field around the hazardous area. Its 240mm protective height is ideal for guarding access to smaller points of operation.

Problem Solved

Effectively prevents hands or fingers (detectable object Ø25 mm) from entering the dangerous zone during machine cycles, thereby mitigating the risk of crushing or shearing injuries and ensuring compliance with PLc/SIL1 safety standards.

Machine safeguardingPoint of operationHand protectionISO 13849-1IEC 61496Press safety

2. Access Control for Compact Robotic Workcells

Integrated at entry/exit points of compact robotic workcells, the SF2C-H12-P ensures that industrial robots halt or enter a safe state when personnel approach or breach the safety perimeter. Its ultra-slim design is beneficial in space-constrained layouts.

Problem Solved

Guarantees personnel safety in automated environments by establishing a reliable safety interlock. The PLc/SIL1 rating ensures adherence to stringent industrial safety requirements for human-robot interaction.

Robotic safetyAccess controlPersonnel protectionSafety interlockAutomation safetyCompact workcell

3. Conveyor System Entry/Exit Obstruction Detection

The light curtain can be deployed at the entry or exit points of automated conveyor systems to detect the presence of objects or body parts, preventing potential hazards where items might fall or personnel might reach into the system.

Problem Solved

Prevents accidental entanglement or crushing hazards on conveyor lines by automatically stopping the system when an obstruction is detected. Its IP67 rating makes it resilient in environments prone to dust or liquid splashes common in material handling.

Conveyor safetyMaterial handlingObject detectionEntanglement preventionAutomated logisticsIP67 environment
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