Omron F3S Series Light Curtain Control Unit

This light curtain is an electro-sensitive protective device for machine guarding and presence detection in industrial environments. It operates as a paired emitter and receiver to create a protected detection zone, suitable for finger, hand or body protection depending on beam pitch and minimum Detectable object. The control unit interfaces with machinery and auxiliary devices using an M12 connector and a 24V supply, and the assembly is designed for installation where stopping hazardous motion on beam interruption is required.

• 10ms response time for Rapid machine stop
• 24V supply compatibility for common control systems
• 65mm maximum protective width for Compact installations
• Two PNP OSSD outputs with 300mA load handling

• Suitable for guarding automated press-feed zones
• Ideal for safety on robot workcells and pick-and-place stations
• Used with conveyor ingress/egress points for presence detection
• Can be used for access control to hazardous machinery areas

It supplies auxiliary and external-indicator PNP outputs Plus an external relay-monitor input to verify feedback from downstream devices.

Up to three sets may be series connected in time-shared mode, allowing a combined maximum of 240 beams and preventing mutual interference.

Operating temperature range is −10 to +55 °C with 35–95% RH and an ambient light tolerance up to 10,000 lx from sunlight on the receiver surface.

The device performs self-diagnosis during operation and returns the same OFF signal as a normal beam break