F3SJ-A0570P30

Light curtains, also known as optical fences or electronic safeguarding devices, are a fundamental element in maintaining workplace safety in industrial settings. The F3SJ-A0570P30 is a light curtain from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Co., Ltd. designed for machine safety. This article will discuss the application field and working principle of the F3SJ-A0570P30.

The F3SJ-A0570P30 is designed to be used for incident prevention and avoidance in areas such as assembly lines and machine feed and removal applications. The light curtain is rated for use in safety applications up to a category 1, LeC (LEL) – SIL 2 (or SIL 3 for certain other configurations). It is suitable for preventing human operators from coming into contact with potential hazards when operating certain machinery. The light curtain also has the ability to detect partial body intrusions, further reducing the risk of human-machine collisions.

The F3SJ-A0570P30 is a curtained array of vertical beams that are emitted at an infrared wavelength. The beam array is designed to detect thresholded objects (for example, a human hand) when it crosses or breaks the plane of the light curtain. It can be configured to detect objects at predetermined distances from the curtain. The LED array of emitters and receivers is mounted on a frame and connected to a control unit.

The internal workings of the F3SJ-A0570P30 are composed of an array of two separate light beams, which are transmitted through the emitter and receiver. The infrared beams are directed toward one another on a slightly curved trajectory. When an object breaks the light path of the infrared beams, it is detected by the control unit, and the machinery is shut down instantly. The control unit also allows for various programming and configuration options, such as beam spacing, detection sensitivity, and other advanced options.

In addition to its safety functions, the F3SJ-A0570P30 offers a range of features designed to improve safety and productivity. It is equipped with an electronic feed-through system which allows the passage of an object across the plane of the light curtain without shutting down the machinery. Additionally, the light curtain is noise resistant, meaning it can still detect signals in noisy environments. Finally, the unit has a built-in indicator which shows the curtain is operating correctly in real-time.

The F3SJ-A0570P30 from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Co., Ltd. is a versatile light curtain designed for applications which require a high level of safety. It is suitable for use in assembly lines and machine feed and removal applications, and features a range of features designed to improve safety and productivity. The light curtain utilizes a two-beam infrared array which allows for the detection of thresholded objects, and features a control unit with advanced configuration options.