GL-R63F Keyence Safety Light Curtain Type 4 Finger Protection

Keyence GL-R63F Type 4 Safety Light Curtain – Finger Protection, 63 Beams

Core Technical Specifications

• Brand: Keyence  |  Model: GL-R63F  |  Series: GL-R series
• Protection type: Finger protection with a detection capability of ø14 mm.
• Beam axes: 63 axes with a beam axis spacing of 10 mm.
• Detection height: 620 mm; total length reaches 640 mm.
• Detecting distance: 0.2 to 10 m for flexible machine layouts.
• Response time: OSSD channel 0 ON→OFF in max. 11.2 ms.
• Light source: Infrared LED at 870 nm for stable optical performance.
• Effective aperture angle: Max. ±2.5° when the operating distance is 3 m or more.

Electrical and Output Details

• Supply voltage: 24 VDC ±20%, ripple (P-P) 10% or less, Class 2.
• Control output (OSSD): Two transistor outputs, PNP or NPN depending on cable type, max. load 500 mA.
• Residual voltage (ON): Max. 2.5 V with 5 m cable; OFF-state voltage max. 2.0 V with 5 m cable.
• Leakage current: Max. 200 µA; max. capacitive load 2.2 µF; load wiring resistance max. 2.5 Ω.
• Supplemental output: AUX, error, and muting-lamp transistor output with max. 50 mA load.
• Current consumption: Transmitter max. 64 mA; receiver max. 77 mA with indicator ON, excluding OSSD output current.
• Protection circuit: Reverse-current, per-output short-circuit, and surge protection.

Safety Standards and EMC Compliance

• Safety standards: IEC61496-1/-2 Type 4 ESPE/AOPD, IEC61508 SIL3, IEC62061 SIL CL3.
• Machine safety: EN ISO13849-1 Category 4, PLe, plus UL508 and UL1998 recognition.
• EMC: IEC/EN61496-1, EN55011 Class A, FCC Part15B Class A, ICES-003 Class A.
• Interference prevention: Up to 2 GL-R systems with Channel A/B switch for optical synchronization; automatic for wire synchronization.

Environmental Resistance

• Operating temperature: -10 to +55 °C with no freezing.
• Storage temperature: -25 to +60 °C with no freezing.
• Relative humidity: 15 to 85 % RH during operation, no condensation; 15 to 95 % RH during storage.
• Ambient light: Incandescent lamp 3,000 lux or less; sunlight 20,000 lux or less.
• Protection rating: IP65/IP67 according to IEC60529.
• Overvoltage category: II for stable industrial use.

Physical Construction

• Main unit material: Aluminum for rugged mechanical strength.
• Upper and lower case: Nylon with 30% glass fiber reinforcement.
• Front cover: Polycarbonate and SUS304 for durability.
• Weight: Transmitter 890 g; receiver 900 g.
• Synchronization: Optical or wire synchronization determined by wiring.
• Detection mode: Turns ON when no interruption is present in the detection zone.

Installation Guide

• Mount the transmitter and receiver face each other and align them within the effective aperture angle of ±2.5°.
• Keep the detecting distance between 0.2 m and 10 m to match the guarded machine zone.
• Use 24 VDC Class 2 supply with ripple (P-P) 10% or less and correct polarity.
• Select optical synchronization or wire synchronization according to your wiring plan.
• Wire the OSSD outputs as PNP or NPN according to the cable type and load requirements.
• Keep ambient light below 3,000 lux for incandescent lamps and 20,000 lux for sunlight.
• Operate within -10 to +55 °C and avoid condensation, freezing, and excessive humidity.

Package Contents

• 1 × Keyence GL-R63F transmitter.
• 1 × Keyence GL-R63F receiver.
• Mounting brackets and standard installation hardware.
• Protective packaging for safe transit.
• Shipping by FedEx, UPS, or DHL according to your location.

FAQ

• Q: What is the detection capability of the GL-R63F?
  A: It offers finger protection with a ø14 mm detection capability and 63 beam axes.
• Q: What is the detecting distance range?
  A: The detecting distance ranges from 0.2 m to 10 m for flexible installation.
• Q: What response time does this light curtain provide?
  A: The OSSD response time is max. 11.2 ms for ON→OFF.
• Q: Which supply voltage does the GL-R63F require?
  A: It requires 24 VDC ±20% with ripple (P-P) 10% or less, Class 2.
• Q: What is the operating temperature range?
  A: It operates from -10 to +55 °C with no freezing.
• Q: What protection rating does the housing offer?
  A: The housing offers IP65/IP67 protection according to IEC60529.
• Q: Does the product come new and in stock?
  A: Yes, we supply brand-new original units and hold stock for fast dispatch.
• Q: How fast do you ship and which carriers do you use?
  A: We ship within 5 days via DHL, FedEx, UPS, or similar express services.
• Q: What is the return policy?
  A: We support returns within 30 days of delivery.

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