Omron F3SJ Series - External Indicator Output (Non-Safety Output)

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Chapter3 Indicator/Input & Output Setting
F3SJ-A
User’s Manual
What can be done by the setting tool
 External Indicator Output (Non-Safety Output)
 Overview
External indicator output detail and lighting-up pattern can be configured.
Do not use the auxiliary output or external indicator output for safety applications. Failure
of these outputs may result in serious injury.
 Example
•To set an external indicator to blink when a warning zone is interrupted
•To turn an external indicator ON when F3SJ surface is dirty
 Functional Description
• External Indicator Output
Attaching External Indicators p.124
• Output Operation Mode
Selects output detail from external indicator output.
• Reverse Output Mode
Reverses external indicator output.
• Lighting-Up Pattern
Sets external indicator output detail and lighting-up pattern.
• External Indicator Output Diagnosis Function
Enabling external indicator output diagnosis allows breakage
*1
and short circuit detection
*2
of external
indicator or muting lamp connected to the output.
Use incandescent lamp if you want to enable external indicator output diagnosis function.
If the diagnosis function is enabled while no external indicator is connected to an emitter nor a receiver,
lockout (external indicator output error) should occur.
*1
breakage detection: When there is breakage between output terminals for external indicator, F3SJ is
transitioned to lockout.
*2
Short circuit detection: When there is short-circuit between output terminals for external indicator,
F3SJ is transitioned to lockout.
 Setting Change
• External Indicator 1 (Receiver Side)
Configure in a bulk in case of a series connection. (to be written into the primary sensor only)
Function Initial Setting Available Setup Item Setting Console
PC Tool For
F3SJ
Output Operation Mode Safety Output
Information*1
See Output Operation Mode
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Reverse Output Mode Enabled *2 Enable/disable 
Lighting-Up Pattern ON *3 On/Blink[0.5s]/Blink[1.0s]/Blink[2.0s] 
External Indicator Output
Diagnosis Function
Disabled Enable/disable
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