SF1-SC Sandtron High-Functional Area Sensor Controller 24VDC Safety Light Curtain Control Unit

Description:

• Genuine Sandtron SF1-SC high-functional area sensor controller for industrial machine safety applications
• Designed to operate with compatible SF1-S series safety light curtains (area sensors)
• Operates on 24 VDC power for industrial control systems
• Safety controller monitors light curtain status and controls machine safety outputs
• Features dual safety relay outputs with fail-safe lockout circuitry for enhanced operator protection
• Built-in LED indicators for power, sensing output, sensor fault, and lockout status simplify diagnostics
• Supports manual or automatic system reset depending on machine configuration
• Compact panel-mounted design for easy integration into machine control cabinets
• Ideal for machine guarding, production lines, robotics, packaging equipment, conveyors, presses, and industrial automation systems
• Discontinued product, commonly used for maintenance and replacement of existing SF1-S safety light curtain installations.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer Name: Sandtron Automation / Panasonic (Sunx)
• Part Number (MPN): SF1-SC
• Product Type: Safety Light Curtain Controller
• Compatible Sensors:
  • SF1-S Series
  • SF1-S-H Series
• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC ±10%
• Current Consumption: 300 mA Maximum (including connected sensor)
• Safety Output:
  • Dual Safety Relay (2 Relays in Series)
  • 250 VAC, 3 A (Resistive Load)
  • 30 VDC, 3 A (Resistive Load)
• Lockout Output:
  • NPN Open-Collector
  • Maximum Sink Current: 100 mA
  • Maximum Applied Voltage: 30 VDC
• Response Time:
  • Safety Output: 20 ms Maximum
  • Lockout Output: 50 ms Maximum
• Indicators:
  • Green Power LED
  • Yellow Safety Output LED
  • Red Sensor Failure LED
  • Red Lockout LED
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
• Storage Temperature: -10°C to +70°C
• Relative Humidity: 35–85% RH
• Protection Function: Fail-safe lockout circuitry
• Applications:
  • Safety Light Curtains
  • Machine Guarding
  • Industrial Automation
  • Robotics
  • Packaging Machinery
  • Material Handling
  • Presses
  • Conveyor Systems

Dimensions:

• Compact panel-mounted controller
• Designed for installation inside industrial control cabinets.

Weight:

• Approximate Weight: 0.15 kg (0.33 lb).