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The AUTONICS SFLA20-16 Safety Light Curtain is designed for safety applications requiring the detection of objects, such as hands, within a specified range. Below are the key specifications and features:

Key Specifications:

• Sensing Distance:

  • Short Mode: 0.2 to 8 meters

  • Long Mode: 0.2 to 15 meters

• Detection Capability: Ø 20 mm (hand)

• Number of Optical Axes: 16

• Optical Axis Pitch: 15 mm

• Series Connection: Up to 4 sets (≤ 400 optical axes)

Power and Current:

• Power Supply: 24 VDC ±20% (ripple ≤ 10%)

• Current Consumption:

  • Emitter: ≤ 106 mA

  • Receiver: ≤ 181 mA

• Safety-Related Output (OSSD):

  • Type: NPN or PNP open collector

  • Load Voltage: 24 VDC (ON), 0 VDC (OFF)

  • Load Current: ≤ 300 mA

  • Residual Voltage: ≤ 2 VDC

Outputs:

• Auxiliary Output (AUX 1/2):

  • Type: NPN or PNP open collector

  • Load Voltage: ≤ 24 VDC

  • Load Current: ≤ 100 mA

• Lamp Output (LAMP 1/2):

  • Type: NPN or PNP open collector

  • Load Voltage: ≤ 24 VDC

  • Load Current: ≤ 300 mA

Protection Features:

• Protection Circuit: Reverse polarity, short-circuit, and over-current protection for outputs

• Safety-Related Functions:

  • Interlock (reset hold)

  • External Device Monitoring (EDM)

  • Muting/Override

  • Blanking (fixed and floating)

  • Reduced Resolution

Environmental Specifications:

• Ambient Temperature: -30°C to 60°C (storage: -30°C to 70°C)

• Ambient Humidity: 35 to 85% RH (storage: 35 to 95% RH)

• Protection Ratings:

  • IP65, IP67 (IEC)

  • IP67G (JEM)

  • IP69K (DIN)

Safety Certifications:

• Standards:

  • UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14

  • ISO 13849-1 (PL e, Cat. 4)

  • IEC/EN 61496-1 (Type 4, ESPE)

  • IEC/EN 61508-1~7 (SIL 3)

  • IEC/EN 62061 (SIL CL 3)

This model is suited for applications requiring precise detection and safety in environments such as manufacturing, robotics, and automated systems, with certifications for industrial standards and a wide range of configurations for various operational needs.