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Thank you for purchasing IDEC’s Light Curtain, SE4D series. Please read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and optimum use of this device. Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference. This device is a light curtain for protecting a person from dangerous parts of a machine which can cause injury or accident.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Attention Marks This instruction manual employs the following attentions marks depending on the degree of the danger to call operator’s attention to each particular action. Read the following explanation of these marks thoroughly and observe these notices without fail. If you ignore the advice with this mark, death or serious injury could result.
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♦ Machine designer, installer, employer and operator ● The machine designer, installer, employer and operator are solely responsible to en- sure that all applicable legal requirements relating to the installation and the use in any application are satisfied and all instructions for installation and maintenance contained in the instruction manual are followed.
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♦ Machine in which this device is installed ● When this device is used in the “PSDI Mode,” an appropriate control circuit must be con- figured between this device and the machinery. For details, be sure to refer to the stan- dards or regulations applicable in each region or country.
1-3 Applicable Standards / Regulations This device complies with the following standards / regulations. <EU Directives> EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC EMC Directive 2014/30/EU <European Standards> EN 61496-1 (Type 4), EN 55011, EN 61000-6-2, EN 50178 EN ISO 13849-1: 2008 (Category 4, PLe) <International Standards>...
Before the use of this device, construct the control system that satisfies the following requirements to secure the safety of the whole system. To use for Category 4 or 3 ● To prevent the loss of the safety function due to a single fault. Always use two types of control output (OSSD 1 / 2).
Chapter 2 Before Using This Device 2-1 Features This device is the light curtain with the following features. ● No special controller is required. ● The control output (OSSD 1 / 2) is PNP / NPN output switching type. ● Beam-axis alignment indicators which make beam-axis alignment easy are incorporated. ●...
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<Emitter> It emits light to the receiver facing it. Furthermore, the status of the emitter and the receiver is indicated on its display section. <Receiver> It receives light from the emitter facing it. Simultaneously, it turns ON the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) when the all beam channels receive light from emitter, and it turns OFF the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) when one or more beam channels are blocked light.
2-3 Protection Area 2-3-1 Sensing Area ● Be sure to install protection structure around the machine so that the operator must pass through the sensing area of this device to reach the dangerous parts of the machine. Furthermore, ensure that some part of the operator’s body al- ways remains in the sensing area when operation is done with the dangerous parts of the machine.
2-3-2 Safety Distance Calculate the safety distance correctly, and always maintain the distance which is equal to or greater than the safety distance, between the sensing area of this device and the dangerous parts of the machine. If the safety distance is miscal- culated or if sufficient distance is not maintained, the machine will not stop quickly before reaching to the dangerous parts, which can result in death or serious injury.
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[For use in Europe (EU) (as EN 999)] (Also applicable to ISO 13855) (For intrusion direction perpendicular to the sensing area) <In case that the minimum sensing object is ø40mm or less> ● Equation 1 S = K × T + C : Safety distance (mm) Minimum required distance between the sensing area surface and the danger- ous parts of the machine...
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<Calculation Example> ● Calculation Example 1: For use in Europe (OFF response time: 14ms or less, minimum sensing object diameter: 25mm) First, calculate with K = 2,000. S = K × T + C = K × (T ) + 8 × (d - 14) SE4D = 2,000 ×...
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[For use in the United States of America (as per ANSI B11.19)] ● Equation 2 Ds = K × (Ts + Tc + T ) + D SE4D : Safety distance (mm) Minimum required distance between the sensing area surface and the danger- ous parts of the machine : Intrusion speed {Recommended value in OSHA is 63 (inch/sec.) [≈...
2-3-3 Influence of Reflective Surfaces If there exists a reflective surface in the place where this device is to be installed, make sure to install this device so that reflected light from the reflective surface does not enter into the receiver, or take countermeasures such as painting, mask- ing, roughening, or changing the material of the reflective surface, etc.
2-3-4 Device Placement This is the configuration when two or more sets of emitter and receiver facing each other are placed without series or parallel connection between them. It is used for the case that there is a problem in wiring or for system evaluation in case of addition of equipment.
2-4 Mounting 2-4-1 Mounting of the Mounting Bracket ● For selecting the appropriate mounting bracket matched to the installation environment, the mounting bracket is not incorporated in this device. Please purchase the optional mounting bracket to fit on the mounting environment. ●...
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<Standard mounting bracket (SE9Z-SED-1) (optional)> 1. Loosen the low head cap screw for alignment [M5 (length: 6mm)] of the standard mounting bracket (SE9Z-SED-1). Low head cap screw for alignment [M5 (length: 6mm)] 2. As shown in the figure below, adjust the direction of this device and that of installation sur- face by declining the bracket, and tighten and fix the low head cap screw for alignment.
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4. Set the standard mounting bracket (SE9Z-SED-1) that is ready for setting to the mounting surface using either four hexagon-socket head bolts [M5 (purchase separately)] or two hexa- gon-socket head bolts [M8 (purchase separately)]. Hexagon-socket head bolt Hexagon-socket head bolt [M8 (purchase separately)] [M5 (purchase separately)] Standard mounting...
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<In case of using dead zoneless mounting bracket (SE9Z-SED-3) (optional)> 1. Set the spacer attached to the dead zoneless mounting bracket (SE9Z-SED-3) onto the mounting hole on the side of the top (bottom) end part of this device, and insert the hexa- gon-socket head bolt [M5 (length: 25mm)] into the hole.
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<In case of using intermediate supporting bracket (SE9Z-SED-2) (accessory)> 1. Loosen the hexagon-socket head bolt [M4 (length: 12mm)] screw of the intermediate sup- porting bracket (SE9Z-SED-2). Hexagon-socket head bolt [M4 (Length: 12mm)] 2. Insert the side of this device into the intermediate supporting bracket, and fix it with the hexagon-socket head bolt [M4 (length: 12mm)].
2-4-2 Mounting of the Bottom Cap Cable (Optional) The cable is not enclosed with this device. Mount the bottom cap cable (optional) in accordance with the following procedure. ● Do not lose any screws during extension / dismantling. ● The bottom cap cables are distinguished with the color of the cables, the color of the cable for the emitter is gray and that of the receiver is gray (with a black stripe).
2-4-3 Extension and Dismantling of Sensor (Series Connection) This section describes the extension method of the series connection using the options. For constructing the series connection, the following procedure is required. Do not lose any screws during extension / dismantling work. Furthermore, do not mix emitters and receivers to mount in series connection.
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● Take care that the shape of the connectors for the bottom side and for the end cap side on the cable for series connection (SE9Z-CSL05) is different. ● The cable for series connection (SE9Z-CSL05) cannot be extended. ● When the cable for series connection (SE9Z-CSL05) is inserted to the main sensor, take care of the following.
2-5 Wiring ● Earth the machine or the support where the device is mounted on to frame ground (F.G.). Failure to do so could cause the malfunction of the device by noise, resulting in death or serious injury. Furthermore, the wiring should be done in a metal box connected to the frame ground (F.G.).
<Output waveform [control output (OSSD 1 / 2) ON]> Since the receiver performs the self-diagnosis of the output circuit when the device is in light receiving status (ON status), the output transistor becomes OFF status periodically. (Refer to the figure below.) When the OFF signal is fed back, the receiver judges the output circuit as normal.
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<8-core cable (SE9Z-CC□ )> Connector Cable color Color code Description Pin No. Pale purple Interlock setting input Brown Pink Emission halt input / Reset input Yellow-green / Black Auxiliary output Emitter Gray Orange Synchronization + Orange / Black Synchronization - Blue (Shield) Output polarity setting wire...
2-5-4 Basic Wiring This is the general configuration using one set of the emitter and receiver facing each other. The control output (OSSD 1 / 2) turns OFF if the light is blocked, while it automatically turns ON if receives the light. The auxiliary output is used to invalid the external device monitor function.
2-5-5 Wiring for Manual Reset (Interlock is Valid) (Wiring Example of the Control Category 4) This is the general configuration using one set of the emitter and receiver facing each other. The control output (OSSD 1 / 2) turns OFF if the light is blocked. <For PNP output>...
2-5-6 Series Connection (Wiring Example of the Control Category 4) [Connectable up to 3 sets of the devices (however, 192 beam channels max.)] This is the configuration for connecting multiple sets of emitters and receivers facing each other in series. It is used when the dangerous part can be entered from two or more directions. If any of the sets is in light blocked status, the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) turns OFF.
2-5-7 Parallel Connection (Wiring Example of the Control Category 4) This is the configuration for connecting multiple sets of emitter and receiver facing each other in parallel. It is used when there are two dangerous parts and each dangerous part can be en- tered from only one direction.
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Interlock function Valid (Manual reset) External device monitor function Valid Auxiliary output Can be used The device output is selected depending on the connecting state of the output polarity setting wire (shield). Incorrect wiring may cause the lockout state. * Symbols Switch S1 Vs to Vs - 2.5V (sink current 5mA or less): Emission halt (Note 2), Open: Emission K1, K2: External device (Forced guided relay or magnetic contactor)
Interlock function Valid (Manual reset) External device monitor function Valid Auxiliary output Can be used The device output is selected depending on the connecting state of the output polarity setting wire (shield). Incorrect wiring may cause the lockout state. * Symbols Switch S1 0 to +1.5V (source current 5mA or less): Emission halt, Open: Emission K1, K2: External device (Forced guided relay or magnetic contactor)
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Interlock function Valid (Manual reset) External device monitor function Valid Auxiliary output Can be used The device output is selected depending on the connecting state of the output polarity setting wire (shield). Incorrect wiring may cause the lockout state. * Symbols Switch S1 Vs to Vs - 2.5V (sink current 5mA or less): Emission halt (Note 2), Open: Emission K1, K2: External device (Forced guided relay or magnetic contactor)
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Interlock function Valid (Manual reset) External device monitor function Valid Auxiliary output Can be used The device output is selected depending on the connecting state of the output polarity setting wire (shield). Incorrect wiring may cause the lockout state. * Symbols Switch S1 0 to +1.5V (source current 5mA or less): Emission halt, Open: Emission K1, K2: External device (Forced guided relay or magnetic contactor)
2-5-10 Wiring Configuration for Invalid External Device Monitor Function (Wiring Example of the Control Category 4) This is the configuration for connecting auxiliary output and external device monitor input. At this time, set the auxiliary output with “negative logic of the control output (OSSD 1 / 2)” (factory setting).
2-6 Adjustment 2-6-1 Beam-axis Alignment 1. Turn ON the power supply unit of this device. 2. Check that the digital error indicator (red) and the fault indicator (yellow) of the emitter and receiver are OFF respectively. If the digital error indicator (red) or the fault indicator (yellow) lights up or blinks, refer to “Chapter 5 Troubleshooting,”...
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<Reference> The beam-axis alignment indicator indicates the reception status for each section of the device which is divided into 4 sections. Also, the A (D) of the beam-axis alignment indicates the light-receiving status of the device top end (bottom end). For example, when using a 24-beam channel device, there are 6 beam channels per section (i.e., 24/4=6).
2-6-2 Operation Test 1. Turn ON the power supply unit of this device. 2. Check that the digital error indicator (red) and the fault indicator (yellow) of the emitter and the receiver are OFF respectively. If the digital error indicator (red) or the fault indicator (yellow) lights up or blinks, refer to “Chapter 5 Troubleshooting,”...
2-6-3 Operation 1) Normal Operation The status of the emitter / receiver indicators during normal operation is as described below. : Lights up : Lights up : Turns : Blinks : Lights up in green in orange in red in red Indicators Control output Device status...
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: Blinks : Lights up : Lights up : Lights up : Turns in red in red in green in orange Indicators Control output Device status Emitter Receiver OSSD 1 OSSD 2 Beam-axis alignment Beam-axis alignment indicator (Red) indicator (Red) Operation indicator OSSD indicator (Red) (Red) (Note 1)
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<For series connection> In case of series connection, if any of the sets is in light blocked status, the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) turns OFF. <Reference> The emitter / receiver indicators indicates the output status. The following figure shows the status of the indicators with Sub sensor 2 in light blocked status. : Lights up in red : Lights up in orange : Turns OFF...
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<For parallel connection> In case of parallel connection, for the control output (OSSD 1 / 2), only the set of which light is blocked turns OFF. <Reference> The emitter / receiver indicators indicate the output status. The following figure shows the status of the indicators with Slave side 1 in light blocked status. Master side Slave side 1 Slave side 2...
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2) When using emission halt function This device incorporates the emission halt function. Using this function, it is possible to simulate the light blocked status. <Reference> When the emission halt input is kept open (for manual reset: connected to 0V, +V), the emitter stops emit- ting light.
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: Blinks in : Lights up : Lights up : Lights up : Turns orange in red in green in orange Indicators Control output Setting procedure and check items Emitter Receiver OSSD 1 OSSD 2 Beam-axis alignment Beam-axis alignment indicator indicator Open the emission Operation indicator (Red) (Note 1)
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3) When an error occurs If a device error is detected, the device will turn the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) OFF. Then the digital error indicator (red) on the receiver lights up and the fault indicators (yellow) on the emit- ter and receiver light up or blink.
Chapter 3 Functions 3-1 Self-diagnosis Function This device incorporates the self-diagnosis function. The self-diagnosis is carried out when the power is turned ON and while the operation peri- odically. In case an abnormality is detected during self-diagnosis, the device is put in the lockout state at that instant, and the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) is fixed at the OFF state.
Do not use the emission halt function for the purpose of stopping the machine in which the SE4D series is installed. Failure to do so could result in death or seri- ous injury.
Negative logic of OSSD Do not use the auxiliary output for the purpose of stopping the machine in which the SE4D series is installed. Failure to do so could result in death or serious in- jury. <Reference> It is possible to switch the output operation for auxiliary output by using the handy controller (SE9Z-HC) (optional).
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<Timing chart (Normal)> 90ms or less 14ms or less Light Light received received Light status blocked Control output (OSSD 1 / 2) 300ms or less 300ms or less External device monitor input The setting time of the device monitor is 300ms or less. Exceeding 300ms turns the device into lockout status.
3-7 Muting Function ● Incorrect using of the muting control may cause any accident. Please under- stand the muting control fully, and use it. As for the muting control, the following international standards define the requirements ISO 13849-1 (EN ISO 13849-1 / JIS B 9705-1): “Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General principles for design, Article 5.9 Muting”...
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<Output operation of muting sensors> Operation at ON state Operation at OFF state NO (Normally Open) type ON with light non-received status (photoelectric sensor, etc.) ON with object approaching status Output 0V or +V Open (inductive proximity sensor, etc.) ON with object contacted status (position switch, etc.) Be sure to use a muting sensor that satisfies the <Output operation of muting sensors>...
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<Timing chart> Muting sensor A 0.03 to under 3 sec. Muting sensor B Muting sensor C Muting sensor D Muting function 0.05 to 1 sec. (Note) 14ms or less Light Light received received Light status blocked Control output (OSSD 1 / 2) Note: This is when the muting lamp diagnosis function is valid.
3-8 Override Function ● Incorrect using of the muting control may cause any accident. Please under- stand the muting control fully, and use it. As for the muting control, the following international standards define the requirements ISO 13849-1 (EN ISO 13849-1, JIS B 9705-1): “Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General principles for design, Article 5.9 Muting”...
Timing chart Emission halt Open input / Reset Short- input circuit Open Override Short- input circuit Muting sensor A / C Muting sensor B / D 3 to 4 sec. (Note) 14 ms or less Override input time: Max. 60 sec. Override function Sensing object...
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● Auxiliary output switching function (non-safety output) The following outputs are switchable as the auxiliary output. 0. Negative logic of the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) (factory setting) 1. Positive logic of the control output (OSSD 1 / 2) 2.
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● Muting setting changing function The setting of the muting function is changeable. 1. Input order of the muting input A and B can be specified so that the muting function will be valid. The muting function will be valid either the muting input A or B comes first to input at the time of factory setting.
Chapter 4 Maintenance <Reference> When any errors are found, refer to “Chapter 5 Troubleshooting” and report the symptoms to the main- tenance in charge. If the rectification method is not clear, please contact our office. Please make a copy of this checklist, check each inspection item in the respective square, and file the list for record.
4-2 Periodic Inspection (Every Six Months) Be sure to inspect the following items every six months and confirm that there is no error. Operating this device without inspection or in an error condition can re- sult in death or serious injury. Check list (Periodic inspection) Check Inspection item...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting <Reference> ● Check the wiring. ● Check the power supply voltage and the power supply capacity. 5-1 Troubleshooting of Emitter <All indicators are OFF> Cause Remedy Check that the power supply capacity is sufficient. Power is not being supplied Connect the power supply correctly.
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Cause Remedy Output polarity setting wire (shield) comes down or short- Wire the output polarity setting wire (shield) cor- [Digital error indicator: ] circuits with other I/O wires. rectly. (0V: PNP output, +V: NPN output) Output polarity setting wire Output polarity setting wire Wire the output polarity setting wire (shield) of (shield) error (shield) connection of emitter...
5-2 Troubleshooting of Receiver <All indicators are OFF> Cause Remedy Check that the power supply capacity is sufficient. Power is not being supplied. Connect the power supply correctly. Supply voltage is out of the specified range. Set the supply voltage correctly. Connector is not connected securely.
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Cause Remedy Relay contact Replace the relay. is welded. Replace the relay with proper response time. R e s p o n s e Setting by the handy controller (SE9Z-HC) (op- t i m e o f t h e tional) is also possible.
Chapter 6 Specifications / Dimensions 6-1 Specifications Model SE4D - □ □□ Number of beam channels H: Beam pitch 20mm Example: SE4D-H12 Beam pitch: 20mm Number of beam channels: 12 channels Model-wise specifications <20mm pitch type> Type 20mm pitch type SE4D-H12 SE4D-H16 SE4D-H20...
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Common specifications Type 20mm pitch type Item Model No. SE4D-H Detecting capability ø25mm opaque object (Min. sensing object) Effective aperture angle (EAA) ±2.5 degree or less [for sensing range exceeding 3m (Required by IEC 61496-2, ANSI/UL 61496-2)] 24V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P10% or less Supply voltage PNP open-collector / NPN open-collector transistor (switching type) <For PNP output>...
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This device enables to set each function by using the handy controller (SE9Z-HC) (optional). Among the functions, the contents related to the safety distance such as the size of the minimum sensing object are varied depending on the setting condition. When setting each function, re-calculate the safety distance, and make enough space larger than the calculated safety distance.
6-2 Options ● 8-core bottom cap cable: 2 pcs./set <Discrete wire> Type Model No. Cable length Remarks SE9Z-CCB3 SE9Z-CCB7 Discrete This cable is used for normal operation. wire SE9Z-CCB10 SE9Z-CCB15 ● 12-core bottom cap cable: 2 pcs./set <Discrete wire> Type Model No.
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● Standard mounting bracket ● M8 360°-rotatable mounting bracket : 4 pcs./set : 4 pcs./set Model No. Remarks Model No. Remarks This mounting bracket enables This mounting bracket enables easy beam alignment. easy beam alignment. SE9Z-SED-1-T SE9Z-SED-1 For two hexagon-socket head For one hexagon-socket head bolts [M5] or one hexagon-sock- bolt [M8].
Chapter 7 Others 7-1 Glossary This directive is for an assembly of linked parts or components, en- ergized by an electricity, compressed air or oil pressure, etc. and at Machinery Directive least one of which moves, and a component which fulfills a safety function and is released into the market by itself.
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Sensing range It is the range between the facing emitter and receiver. It is the area over which intrusion by people or objects can be de- Sensing area tected by one set of the device. It is given by multiplying the sens- ing height (protective height) by the sensing range.
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Object of the declaration : Series Name – SE4D Series Model No. – Refer type label for details The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant EU...
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Revision History First edition: December 1, 2011 Second edition: August 1, 2013 Third edition: May 25, 2015 Fourth edition: April 20, 2016...
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1. WARRANTIES: (1) Subject to the exclusions stated in 2 (EXCLUSIONS) herein below, IDEC warrants the Products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment under normal us- age in environments commonly found in manufacturing industry.