Panasonic SF4C-H20-J05 Type 4 Safety Light Curtain

USD 602.64

Type 4 safety light curtain for hand protection, 400mm height, 20mm beam pitch, IP67, with 7ms response. Ultra-slim design.

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Panasonic SF4C-H20-J05 Type 4 Safety Light Curtain

Model Identifier SF4C-H20-J05
Official Part Number SF4C-H20-J05
GTIN Standard NA

Technical Overview

Type 4 safety light curtain for hand protection, 400mm height, 20mm beam pitch, IP67, with 7ms response. Ultra-slim design.

Key Features

  • Ultra-slim design for space-saving installations.
  • Type 4 safety rating for reliable protection.
  • PLe and SIL3 certified for high safety integrity.
  • Hand protection type with 20 beams and 20mm pitch.
  • Protective height of 400mm.
  • IP65 and IP67 ingress protection against dust and water.
  • Wide operating temperature range from -10 °C to +55 °C.
  • Fast OFF response time of 7 ms or less.
  • Lightweight polycarbonate alloy enclosure.
  • Equipped with fixed blanking and muting functions (requires handy controller for setting).
  • Features large multi-purpose indicators (Red/Green) for easy status visibility.
  • PNP/NPN output switching type for flexible integration.
  • Quick Disconnect (QD) pigtail connection type.

High-level Type 4 PLe SIL3 safety performance combined with an ultra-slim, lightweight design for space-saving and enhanced productivity in industrial environments.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Product TypeSafety Light Curtain
SeriesSF4C
Protection TypeHand
Number of Beam Channels20
Beam Pitch20 mm
Sensing Height (Protective Height)400 mm
Minimum Detectable ObjectØ 25 mm
Operating Range0.1 to 3 m
Supply Voltage24 V DC +10%/-15%
Ripple P-P10% or less
Current Consumption (Emitter, indicator OFF)75 mA or less
Current Consumption (Receiver, indicator OFF)95 mA or less
Response Time (OFF)7 ms or less
Response Time (ON)90 ms or less
Ingress Protection (IP Rating)IP65, IP67
Minimum Operating Temperature-10 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature+55 °C
Relative Humidity30 to 85 %
Terminal TypeQD Pigtail (Connector)
Enclosure MaterialPolycarbonate Alloy
Sensing Surface MaterialPolycarbonate Alloy
Standard Mounting Bracket MaterialStainless Steel
Physical Weight (kg)0.6
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)41.2 x 3 x 1.32

Industrial Applications

1. Point-of-Operation Guarding on Small Presses or Assembly Machines

Used to create a protective light barrier at the access point of small automated presses, riveting machines, or assembly stations. When a hand or finger (detectable object Ø25mm) breaks the 20mm pitch light beams within the 400mm protective height, the safety outputs immediately (7ms response) halt machine operation, preventing injury. The compact, ultra-slim design (30x13.2mm cross-section) allows for integration into machines with limited space, and its IP67 rating ensures durability in environments with splashing liquids or dust.

Problem Solved

Prevents operator injury by immediately stopping dangerous machine movement upon detection of an intrusion into the safeguarded area, especially where space constraints dictate a minimal safety footprint.

Point-of-operation guardingPress safetyAssembly line automationHand protectionIP677ms response timeSpace-saving

2. Material Infeed/Outfeed Safety for Conveyor Systems

Deployed at the entry or exit points of conveyor belts in packaging lines or material handling systems to protect personnel from moving parts or pinch points. The 400mm protective height covers typical hand and arm access, and the 0.1 to 3m operating range is suitable for various conveyor widths. Its Type 4, PLe, SIL3 rating ensures the reliability required for continuous production environments where human interaction with the conveyor is necessary for loading/unloading tasks.

Problem Solved

Safeguards operators from being caught in conveyor mechanisms or material flow, particularly during manual interaction points, by establishing a reliable and quick-acting safety zone.

Conveyor safetyMaterial handlingPackaging machineryAccess guardingType 4 safety3m operating rangePLe/SIL3

3. Robotic Work Cell Entry/Exit Perimeter Guarding (Small Cells)

Provides localized perimeter guarding for smaller robotic work cells where operators might occasionally enter to clear jams or perform maintenance. The SF4C-H20-J05 can be mounted vertically or horizontally to create a safety zone. Its IP65/IP67 rating is beneficial for cells that might involve washdowns or dusty operations. The 7ms response time ensures that the robot can be safely shut down before an operator reaches a hazardous zone, complying with stringent robotic safety standards.

Problem Solved

Protects personnel from unintended contact with industrial robots in small to medium-sized work cells by creating a fast-acting, robust safety barrier that tolerates industrial environments.

Robotic safetyWork cell guardingPerimeter protectionIP65IP67Quick disconnectIndustrial automationSafety integrity
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