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Autonics SFL20-52 Safety Light Curtain
The Autonics SFL20-52 Safety Light Curtain offers Through-beam type sensing, Infrared LED(855nm) light source, Short - Long mode (setting switch) sensing distance , 783 mm protective height , 24 VDC power supply. Manufactured by Autonics under the Autonics Safety Light Curtain category, this model belongs to the Autonics SFL Series.

| Brand | Autonics |
| Product Type | Safety Light Curtain |
| Model Number | SFL20-52 |
Autonics SFL20-52 Safety Light Curtain – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensing type | Through-beam type |
| Light source | Infrared LED(855nm) |
| Effective aperture angle(EAA) | Within ± 2.5 ° when the sensing distance is greater than 3 m for both emitter and receiver. |
| Sensing distance | Short - Long mode (setting switch) |
| Short mode | 0.2 to 8 m |
| Long mode | 0.2 to 15 m |
| Detection capability | Ø 20 mm (hand) |
| Sensing target | Opaque |
| Protective height | 783 mm |
| Number of optical axes | 52 |
| Optical axis pitch | 15mm |
| Series connection | Max. 3 SET (≤ 300 optical axes) |
| Power supply | 24 VDC |
| Current consumption | Emitter: ≤106mA, receiver: ≤181mA |
| Safety related output: OSSD output | NPN or PNP open collector Load voltage : ON - 24 VDC@(=) (except for the residual voltage), OFF - 0 VDC@(=) Load current : ≤ 300 mA Residual voltage : ≤ 2 VDC@(=)(except for voltage drop due to wiring) Load capability: ≤ 2.2 ㎌ Leakage current: ≤ 2.0 mA Wire resistance of load: ≤ 2.7 Ω |
| Auxiliary output(AUX 1/2) | NPN or PNP open collector Load voltage: ≤ 24 VDC@(=), Load current: ≤ 100 mA, Residual voltage: ≤ 2 VDC@(=) (except for voltage drop due to wiring) |
| Lamp output(LAMP 1/2) | NPN or PNP open collectorLoad voltage: ≤ 24 VDC@(=), Load current: ≤ 300 mA |
| Protection circuit | Reverse power polarity, reverse output polarity, output short-circuit over-current protection |
| Safety-related functions | Interlock (reset hold), external device monitoring (EDM), muting/override, Blanking (fixed blanking, floating blanking), reduced resolution |
| General functions | Self-test, alarm for reduction of incident light level, mutual interference prevention |
| Others functions | Change of sensing distance, switching to NPN or PNP, external test (light emission stops), auxiliary output (AUX 1, 2), lamp output (LAMP1, 2) |
| Synchronization type | Timing method by RS485 synchronous line |
| Insulation resistance | Over 20MΩ (at 500VDC megger) |
| Noise immunity | The square wave noise (pulse width: 1㎲) by the noise simulator ±240VDC@(=) |
| Dielectric strength | 1,000VAC 50/60Hz for 1 minute |
| Vibration | 10 mm double amplitude at frequency of 5 to 150 Hz, 10 sweeps ni each X, Y, Z direction |
| Shock | 250 m/s² (≈ 25 G), pulse width 6 ms in each X, Y, Z direction for 100 times |
| Environment_Ambient illumination | Sunlight: Max. 10,000lx, Incandescent lamp: Max. 3,000lx (received illumination) |
| Ambient temperature | -30 to 60 ℃, storage: -30 ~ 70 ℃ (no freezing or condensation) |
| Ambient humidity | 35 to 85 %RH, storage: 35 to 95 %RH (non-freezing or non-condensation) |
| Protection structure | IP65, IP67(IEC Standard), IP67G (JEM Standard), IP69K (DIN Standard) |
| Material | Case: Aluminum, Front cover and sensing part: Polymethyl methacrylate, End cap: polycarbonate, Power I/O cable and connector cable: polyurethane (PUR) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Y type connector cable: polyvinyl chloride (PVC), lamp output cable and series connector cable: polyurethane (PUR), Top / Bottom adjustable bracket and Top / Bottom bracket: SUS304, Side adjustable bracket and Side bracket: nickel plated Zn |
| International standards | UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14, ISO 13849-1 (PL e, Cat. 4), ISO 13849-2 (PL e, Cat. 4), UL 61496-1 (Type 4, ESPE), UL 61496-2 (Type 4, AOPDs), IEC/EN 61496-1 (Type 4, ESPE), IEC/EN 61496-2 (Type 4, AOPDs), IEC/EN 61508-1~-7 (SIL 3), IEC/EN 62061 (SIL CL 3) |
Call us for Safety Light Curtains (Standard Type) SFL20-52 at the best rates. Technical Attributes of SFL20-52 are these Through-beam type sensors utilize a Infrared LED(855nm) light source, providing reliable detection over a range of Short - Long mode (setting switch), adjustable via a setting switch. They boast a detection capability of Ø 20 mm (hand), making them ideal for sensing Opaque targets. With a protective height of 783 mm and an optical axis pitch of 15mm, they deliver accurate and consistent performance in safety-critical applications. Supporting series connections for up to Max. 3 SET (≤ 300 optical axes), these sensors are versatile for complex setups. Operating on a 24 VDC power supply, they consume Emitter: ≤106mA, receiver: ≤181mA. Designed for ambient temperatures of -30 to 60 ℃, storage: -30 ~ 70 ℃ (no freezing or condensation), these sensors ensure durability and reliability. Unlock Exclusive Pricing with a Quote for your requirement of Safety Light Curtains (Standard Type). Trust in our ability to provide more advantageous pricing and dedicated support beyond other other Dealers.







