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F3SG-R
User’s Manual
Chapter2 Fixed Blanking
System Operation and Functions
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Settings for respective zone have limitations.
Refer to 2-18. Setting Zone Adjacency Conditions for more information.
Refer to 2-1. Combination of Functions for more information on the use in conjunction with other functions.
2-14-2. Factory Default Setting
The factory default setting is Fixed Blanking Disable.
2-14-3. Setting with DIP Switch
Configuring the blanking setting of the DIP switch as Fixed Blanking Enabled enables the fixed
blanking function.
The fixed blanking monitoring function is configured as lockout.
Make sure the Position 8 of the DIP Switch is set to Configuration Tool Enabled to activate the settings by the
Configuration Tool.
Refer to Chapter 3 Setting with DIP Switch for more information on setting this function by the DIP Switch.
2-14-4. Setting with Configuration Tool
Some settings of functions configurable with the Configuration Tool may increase risks.
Make sure the Responsible Person conduct a thorough risk assessment analysis before
managing and changing the settings. Unintended changes to the settings may cause a
person to go undetected, resulting in serious injury.
The user can make changes to the settings by the Configuration Tool.
Setting is required for each sensor segment in case of a cascade connection.
Make sure the Position 8 of the DIP Switch is set to Configuration Tool Enabled to activate the settings by the
Configuration Tool.
Setting the Fixed Blanking Monitoring function to Disable Monitoring may create an undetectable area where a person
can interrupt the F3SG-RA without being detected, and it is not compliant with IEC 61496-2. Conduct risk assessment
analysis thoroughly before enabling this setting.
Refer to Safety Light Curtain Configuration Tool for Model F3SG (SD Manager 2) User’s Manual for more
information on setting this function by the Configuration Tool.
Function Factory Default Setting Available Parameters
Fixed Blanking Disable Enable/Disable
Bottom beam 1 1 to all beams in 1-beam increments
Top beam 1 1 to all beams in 1-beam increments
Fixed Blanking Monitoring Lockout Lockout/Cancel blanking zone / Disable monitoring
Number of allowable upper beams 0 beam 0 to 5 beams in 1-beam icrements
Number of allowable lower beams 0 beam 0 to 5 beams (1-beam increments)