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A Powerful
Safety Light Curtain with Durable, Impact-resistant Body and Long,
20-m Sensing Distance Has Arrived.
OMRON Safety Light Curtains continue to evolve through innovation. The
MS4800 Series now joins the lineup with a host of important features.
Hardware aspects include a tough, durable body, a long sensing
distance of up to 20 m, and a Programming and Diagnostics Module for
flexible production line adaptability. Software provides a wide range
of functions, such as blanking and muting.
The MS4800 Series offers powerful performance in virtually every
production situation, meeting the needs of every application.
Apply the MS4800 Series to the safety protection applications that
you've always wanted, but were never before possible.
Durable Housing with a Thickness of 3 mm Min.
Withstands Vibration and Impacts
Unlike conventional Safety Light Curtains, the MS4800 Series uses a
thick aluminum case (3 mm at its thinnest parts). This makes it ideal
for applications with considerable vibration or impacts.

Long Maximum Sensing Distance of 20 m
The long, 20-m maximum sensing distance of the MS4800 Series marks the
highest level in the industry. Even in applications where large,
complicated machines are guarded, the use of mirrors can reduce the
number of Safety Light Curtains required.

Select the Minimum Detectable Object Size and
Protective Height to Match the Application
The minimum detectable object size can be selected as either 30 mm or
40 mm in diameter.
When the 30-mm size is selected, the protective height can be from 280
mm to 2,120 mm.
When the 40-mm size is selected, the protective height can be from 360
mm to 2,040 mm.
A Wide Lineup for a Variety of Applications
Two series are available to meet your needs: the Advanced Series with
sophisticated functions and the Basic Series with specialized, basic
functions.

Series Connection of Up to Four Systems with
No Controller Necessary
(Allowing a total of 256 beams max.) (MSF4800 only)
Up to four systems can be connected in series (for a total of 256
beams) without having to connect a controller. Models for which the
smallest detectable object is different can even be connected to
respond flexibly to virtually any application.

OMRON STI's Unique Individual Beam Indicators
Combine with the LCD-equipped Programming and Diagnostics Module to
Simplify Function Setting and Beam Adjustment.
The Programming and Diagnostics Module provides for easy, intuitive
operation with a host of advanced functions and English/Japanese
language selection. This advanced Safety Light Curtain makes it
possible to visualize safety with its easy-to-see indicators. Plus,
its many functions allow it to adapt to virtually any application.
Intuitive
Operation with the Programming and Diagnostics Module (PDM)
Complete with an LCD that displays in either English or Japanese, the
PDM makes it easy and intuitive to program, change settings, and
troubleshoot the MS4800 Series.
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Easy operation with five function
buttons.
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Allows setting changes and status
monitoring.
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IP65 protection.
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Safety outputs operate while the PDM is
connected, making it possible to monitor during operation.

Easy-to-understand Individual Beam Indicators
(IBI)
The MS4800-series Receiver is equipped with OMRON STI's unique
Individual Beam Indicator (IBI) function. When a beam is interrupted,
or when it is out of alignment, an individual LED lights at each
corresponding Receiver beam position to notify the operator. This
makes it easy to align beams even from a distance. An error code is
also displayed when an error is occurs. (This function is provided
only on the Receiver.)

Four Blanking Functions for Disabling Beams
(Advanced series only)
When a machine or a workpiece is present inside the sensing area of
the Safety Light Curtain, the output turns OFF and the machine cannot
be started. However, a blanking function can be used to disable the
appropriate beams of the Safety Light Curtain and allow work to
continue without stopping the machine. The MS4800 Series provides four
blanking functions to combine both safety and productivity in a wide
range of applications.
Fixed Blanking
This function is used when a machine or workpiece constantly
interrupts beams in a part of the sensing area. Fixed Blanking allows
the Safety Light Curtain to remain in the RUN state while the
obstruction is fixed (as a non-moving object) within the sensing area.
The output is turned OFF when a beam other than the set fixed blanking
beams is interrupted, or when light is incident on a fixed blanking
beam.

Floating Blanking
This function turns OFF the output when the total number of
interrupted beams inside the sensing area exceeds the number of set
beams (1 or 2).

Monitored Blanking
This function is used when a machine or workpiece constantly
interrupts beams in a part of the sensing area and moves within the
sensing area. Monitored Blanking allows the Safety Light Curtain to
remain in the RUN state while the obstruction moves within the sensing
area. The output is turned OFF when the machine or workpiece
disappears from the monitored blanking area that was set by teaching,
or when the total number of interrupted beams increases due to a
different obstruction.
Reduced Resolution Blanking
When the resolution of the MS/MSF4800A is reduced, the size of the
smallest detectable object is increased. The output will not turn OFF
regardless of how many continuous interrupted beams there are in the
sensing area as long as the beams are fewer than the set number (1, 2,
or 3 beams). When an object whose size exceeds the set number of beams
intrudes, the output is turned OFF. For example, in an application
where a conveyor cart approaches a robot work area, the Safety Light
Curtain can be set so that it does not detect only the wheels of the
cart, allowing the MS/MSF4800A to be used as a presence sensing
device.

Muting
Functions for Temporarily Disabling the Safety Light Curtain
(MSF4800A only)
In applications where it is necessary for an object to regularly
pass through the sensing area, for example to supply workpieces to
a machine, the output will turn OFF each time the object passes
through, thus lowering productivity. The muting function makes it
possible to raise productivity in this kind of application by
temporarily disabling the Safety Light Curtain.
Select from among four muting modes to
match each application with the appropriate number and placement
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Complies with the Newest Global Safety
Standards
The MS4800-series Safety Light Curtains comply with ISO 13849-1
(Safety Category 4, Ple). They are Type 4 safety light curtains under
the IEC 61496-1 and IEC 61496-2 international standards for safety
light curtains. They also comply with the IEC 61508 (SIL3)
international standard for function safety. These standards ensure
safe, reliable use virtually anywhere.

No Special Controller
A Category 4 safety circuit can be configured using only Receivers and
Transmitters.
Test Input (MTS)
This function lets you use an external
signal to halt the light emission of the Safety Light Curtain to check
the operation of the safety system when the Safety Light Curtain is
interrupted.
External Device Monitoring (EDM, MPCE
Monitoring)
This function detects operating faults such as contact welding of the
external device (relay) that is used to control a machine.
Scan Code for Mutual Interference Reduction
Switching the two types of scan codes helps to reduce mutual
interference between adjacent Safety Light Curtains.
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