Specifications

AS-Interface
ASIsafe — SIMATIC FS400 light curtains and light grids
3SF78 44 ASIsafe series
internal evaluation, Type 4
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Siemens IK PI · 2009
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■ Overview
3SF78 44 light curtains and light grids for ASIsafe
with integrated processing unit
for type 4 in accordance
with IEC/EN 61496-1, -2
• With function packages "Blanking", "Muting", and
"Cycle Control"
• Resolutions: 14, 30, and 50 mm
• Protective zone height: 150 mm to 3000 mm
• 2-beam, 3-beam or 4-beam light grids
• Cascading of host and guest devices for greater protective
zone heights or lengths or for an angular arrangement
(optional).
Two standard 3RG78 48-0AB mounting brackets each are
enclosed with all devices (can also be ordered as accessories,
"Standard retaining angle set (1 set = 2 pieces, incl. screws) see
page 6/50.
3SF78 44 (ASIsafe) program overview
Other ASIsafe light curtains and light grids for external processing unit
are available in Catalog FS 10 and in the A&D Mall under:
http//www.siemens.com/automation/mall
Unit type Function
package
Output Connection
type
For light curtains:
Resolution
For light grids and
transceivers: Range
LED indicator
light
see page
14 mm 30 mm
Light curtains Blanking ASIsafe ASIsafe ✔ ✔ − “Light curtains mit Function package
Blanking ASIsafe” see page 6/39
Light curtains Muting ASIsafe ASIsafe − ✔ −
“Light curtains mit Function package
Muting ASIsafe” see page 6/39
Light curtains Muting ASIsafe ASIsafe − ✔ with
“Light curtains mit Function package
Muting ASIsafe und integriertem
LED-Leuchtmelder” see page 6/40
Light grids Muting ASIsafe ASIsafe 0.8 m ... 18 m;
6 ... 70 m
−
“Light grids mit Function package
Muting ASIsafe” see page 6/40
Light grids Muting ASIsafe ASIsafe 0.8 m ... 18 m with
“Light grids mit Function package
Muting ASIsafe und integriertem
LED-Leuchtmelder” see page 6/40
Transceiver Muting ASIsafe ASIsafe 6.5 m with and
without
“Transceiver mit Function package
Muting ASIsafe” see page 6/41
Light curtains Sequence
control system
ASIsafe ASIsafe ✔ ✔ −
“Light curtains mit Function package
Sequence control system ASIsafe”
see page 6/41
Accessories
Electrical connection
• Connecting cable with M12 connector, also applicable for supplying power to the ASIsafe emitter
“Connection cable to connect to ASI-
safe with a straight connector and
straight/angular M12 socket for the
3RG78 43 and 3RG78 46 emitter
light curtains” see page 6/62
• ASIsafe modules
“ASIsafe” see page 6/60
Accessory cable
• for the local connection to connect muting lights, key-operated switches, reset buttons, etc.
“Cable and cable boxes for the
3RG78 44 and 3SF78 44 series” see
page 6/61
Assembly materials
• Fixing columns, reflecting mirror
“Fixing columns” see page 6/57
• Muting mounting systems
“Assembly materials” see page 6/59
• Muting accessories
“Muting lamp and accessories”
see page 6/61
Laser alignment assistance, diagnostic software
“Laser alignment aids”
see page 6/59