Features

1. Robust housing structure to prevent hardware troubles
   The safety light curtain installed at the open area of the machine may malfunction due to contact of a product or tool. The housing structure of the new F3SG-R is significantly improved to enhance resistance against shock and vibration and to reduce the thickness of the thinnest part of the housing material from 3 mm to 2.5mm. The cross-section of the housing is reduced to approximately 60% of that of the previous model.

   

2. Muting function to minimize machine downtime
   A general muting function distinguishes between products and workers based on the timing when multiple photoelectric sensors for muting installed at both sides of the safety light curtain detect. However, faulty installation of sensors caused unintended machine stops. TheF3SG-R provides the muting function that can use the bypass performance to increase safety and productivity. Special software is also provided to record the muting status in the safety light curtain and analyze the logged status to find optimal settings. This can minimize trial and error in adjustment, so adjustment time can be reduced by up to 80%*8 compared to the previous model. The F3SG-R has the industry's first dynamic muting mode that disables the safety function for the zone where products pass through and monitors workers entering the other zone (patent pending). The F3SG-R automatically measures the height of each product passing through and sets the muting zone, eliminating the need to set the zone in advance. For example, at the process to convey pallets with various heights, the F3SG-R can properly distinguish between workers and passing products to maintain safety without compromising productivity.

   

3. Smartclick connector to reduce wiring work
   Smartclick connectors are used to connect cables. Connection just by turning the round waterproof M12 connecter 1/8 of a turn will drastically reduce time required for wiring and replacement and ensure reliable connection. This popular connector is used for a variety of OMRON products to reduce time required for wiring and replacement when many devices are connected together.

   

4. Multilingual troubleshooting website for global operators to improve maintenance efficiency
   In order to minimize downtime of the machine due to safety light curtain errors, troubleshooting in eight languages*5 will be published on the website to find causes and solutions of errors that occur during operation. Operators across the world can check the error details in their local languages, which will help them minimize time to troubleshoot. In addition to accessing this website on a computer, operators can use a tablet or smartphone to easily access by scanning the 2D code on the sticker provided as an accessory.

   

• *1 Safety light curtain, which are sensors installed for safety measures in manufacturing machines, detect workers in hazardous areas to protect them at production sites.
• *2 The thickness of the thinnest part of the housing material is reduced form 3 mm to 2.5 mm.
• *3 Distinguishes between the product passing and human intrusion and temporarily disables the safety function when products pass.
• *4 The Smartclick connector can lock with the industry's shortest 1/8 of a turn, eliminating the need of torque control. This popular connector is used for a variety of OMRON products to reduce time required for wiring and replacement when many devices are connected together.
• *5 English, Chinese, Italian, Korean, French, German, Spanish, and Japanese. (Website in English and Japanese will be launched in October 2014, and other languages will be in November 2014.)
• *6 Specification of active opto-electronic protective devices for presses
• *7 Based on OMRON investigation in September 2014.
• *8 Adjustment time is reduced by up to 80% compared to the previous OMRON safety light curtain. (Based on OMRON investigation in September 2014)

Specifications

Safety light curtain

Application	Detection capability	Beam gap	Protective height	Operating range	Model
Finger protection	Dia. 14 mm	10mm	160 to 2080mm	0.3 to 10.0m	F3SG-4RA[][][][]-14
Hand and arm protection	Dia. 30mm	20mm	190 to 2510mm	0.3 to 20.0m	F3SG-4RA[][][][]-30

About OMRON

OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation based on its core technology of sensing and control. OMRON's business fields cover a broad spectrum, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to automotive electronic components, social infrastructure systems, healthcare, and environmental solutions. Established in 1933, OMRON has over 36,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

In the field of industrial automation, OMRON supports manufacturing innovation by providing advanced automation technologies and products, as well as through extensive customer support, in order to help create a better society. For more information, visit OMRON's website at: https://www.omron.com/.