Panasonic SF4C-F47 Safety Light Curtain

USD 1,966.42

Type 4 safety light curtain with 47 beams, 10mm pitch for ø14mm finger protection, 480mm height, IP67 resin housing, and selectable PNP/NPN.

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Panasonic SF4C-F47 Safety Light Curtain

Model Identifier SF4C-F47
Official Part Number SF4C-F47
GTIN Standard NA

Technical Overview

Type 4 safety light curtain with 47 beams, 10mm pitch for ø14mm finger protection, 480mm height, IP67 resin housing, and selectable PNP/NPN.

Key Features

  • Ultra-slim 13.2 mm housing allows seamless installation in extremely confined spaces.
  • Tight 10 mm beam pitch provides high-precision ø14 mm finger protection safeguarding.
  • Type 4, Category 4, PLe, and SIL3 certified to meet stringent international safety standards.
  • Integrated large multi-purpose LED indicators on both sides for clear operational feedback and simplified alignment.
  • Features ELCA (Extraneous Light Check & Avoid) function to reduce mutual interference.
  • Built-in advanced safety functions including muting, blanking (fixed & floating), and override.
  • Robust IP67 ingress protection achieved through laser welding of the lightweight resin body.
  • PNP and NPN output polarity combined in a single model to support global machine configurations.

Selectable PNP or NPN transistor outputs (OSSD1 and OSSD2, max. 200mA) with an operating voltage of 24V DC (+10%/-15%).

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Number of Beam Channels47
Protective Height480 mm
Beam Pitch10 mm
Minimum Sensing Objectø14 mm (Finger Protection)
Operating Range0.1 to 3.0 m
Response Time9 ms or less
Supply Voltage24 V DC (+10% / -15%)
Output TypePNP / NPN Transistor Output (Selectable, OSSD 1 & OSSD 2)
Ingress ProtectionIP67
Safety CategoryType 4, PLe, SIL3
Net Weight860 g (Total of emitter and receiver)
Housing MaterialPolycarbonate alloy
Peak Emission Wavelength855 nm (Infrared LED)
Physical Weight (kg)0.86
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)1.32 x 3 x 50.4

Industrial Applications

1. Precision Electronics Assembly Workstations

Guarding the opening of small-scale robotic assembly workstations where operators frequently interact with the pick-and-place workspace.

Problem Solved

Space is extremely limited inside tabletop workstations. Conventional light curtains are bulky and restrict worker movement or require a larger safety distance. The SF4C-F47's ultra-slim 13.2mm depth and 10mm beam pitch allow it to be mounted very close to the hazard point (shorter safety distance due to ø14mm finger protection) without sacrificing workspace.

Finger ProtectionUltra-slim EnclosureShort Safety DistanceType 4PLe

2. High-Speed Packaging Machinery Entry/Exit Ports

Safety monitoring of packaging entry/exit points where conveyors feed raw material or boxes into a processing chamber.

Problem Solved

Material must pass freely, but human hands must not enter. Using the SF4C-F47's built-in advanced muting and blanking functions, the light curtain can bypass specific beam channels temporarily when a package passes through while remaining fully armed for unauthorized human intrusion.

Built-in MutingBlanking FunctionIP67 ProtectionNPN/PNP Selectable

3. Automated Testing & Quality Inspection Cabinets

Safeguarding the access panel of automatic circuit board testers and high-voltage inspection systems.

Problem Solved

High-frequency testing equipment often creates electrical noise or mutual optical interference if multiple test cells are placed next to each other. The SF4C-F47 employs the ELCA (Extraneous Light Check & Avoid) function to automatically shift scan timing, preventing false trips from neighboring sensors or electrical noise.

ELCA FunctionMutual Interference PreventionResponse Time 9msDigital Error Indicator
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