PHOTOELECTRIC

SAFETY
BARRIER

ARGOLUX
SERIES AS4
INSTALLATION
USE AND
MAINTENANCE

LIST OF CONTENTS
GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 2
OPERATING PRINCIPLE.................................................................................................. 2
AU S4: STATUS OF CONTACTS and OUTPUT SIGNALS ............................................... 6
INDICATORS ................................................................................................................. 7
TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................................ 8

DIMENSIONS (in mm) ........................................................................................ 10

INSTALLATION................................................................................................... 14
POSITIONING THE BARRIER ........................................................................................ 15
MULTIPLE SYSTEMS...................................................................................................... 19
DISTANCE FROM REFLECTING SURFACES .................................................................. 19
USE OF DEFLECTOR MIRRORS .................................................................................... 21
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................... 22
MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY AND OPTICAL ALIGNMENT ............................................... 25
CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 27
OPERATING FAULTS .................................................................................................... 28

SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................................... 29

EMITTER AND RECEIVER RANGE 12m ......................................................................... 29
EMITTER AND RECEIVER RANGE 6m ........................................................................... 30
EMITTER AND RECEIVER LONG RANGE ...................................................................... 31
VARIOUS ..................................................................................................................... 31
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................ 32

8540409 • 30 Ottobre 1999 • Rev 0 1

GENERAL
The ARGOLUX series AS4 photoelectric barrier is a multibeam optoelectronic
system belonging to class of electrosensitive protection devices for the safety of
people exposed to hazardous machines or systems.
ARGOLUX series AS4 consists of a emitter, a receiver and a control unit which,
taken together, constitute a type 4 safety system conforming to international
standards EN 61496-1 and prEN 61496-2 for use as a protective device against
industrial accidents.
ARGOLUX series AS4 is ideal for the protection of
– Presses, punchers, cutters and shears, robotised areas, assembly lines,
palletisers, etc.

! For applications in the food processing industry, contact the manufacturer to

assess the compatibility between the materials making up the barrier and the
chemical agents employed.

! The protective functions of optoelectronic devices is not effective if:

F The control part of the machine cannot be controlled electrically

and is unable to halt the hazardous movement at once, at any
stage of the work cycle.

F The hazard condition is associated with the risk of objects falling

from above or ejected from the machine.

! For any safety-related problems, if necessary, seek advice from the authorities
responsible for safety in your country, or the cognisant industrialist’s association.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Whenever an object of a size greater than or equal to system resolution interrupts

the optical path of one or more beams, the receiver generates a barrier
obstructed signal at its output. Having recognised the barrier obstructed signal,
the control unit de-energises the output relays, thereby stopping the movement of
the hazardous machine.

F The resolution is the minimum size of an object that will surely cover
at least one of the optical beams generated by barrier within the
controlled area (Figure 1).

P = Lens pitch
D = Lens diameter
R = Resolution = P+D

Figure 1

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The resolution stays constant regardless of working conditions, as it depends only
on the geometric characteristics of the lenses and the centre distance between
two adjacent lenses.
The height of the controlled area is the height of the area actually protected by
the safety barrier. If the latter is arranged horizontally, this value indicates the
depth of the protected zone. The effective scanning range is the maximum
operating distance admissible between the emitter and the receiver (Figure 2).

Figure 2

Argolux series AS4 is available with 35mm and 55mm resolution, in the
MULTIBEAM version with centre distance of 172 mm between the lenses and in
the LONG RANGE version with different distances between the lenses.

F Owing to the special arrangement of the optical beams

MULTIBEAM and LONG RANGE models (Figure 3 and 4) must be
used as passage sensors to detect a person’s entire and cannot be
used for the protection of arms and hands.

Figure 3

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 AS4-4BL AS4-3BL

AS4-2BL

Figure 4
Long Range models.

OPERATING MODES
The Argolux series AS4 system can work in three different modes: manual, semi-
automatic and automatic, as described below:

Manual mode (Figure 5, jumper in JP1 position).

At power up, if the barrier unobstructed signal is present, the unit switches to
CLEAR status (barrier unobstructed) with internal relays A and B de-energised.
To set the unit on GUARD, i.e., with relays A and B excited, it is necessary to
impart the RESTART command, which is active only if the controlled area is free. If
the controlled area is obstructed, the unit switches to BREAK status, de-energising
its internal relays, A and B. When the controlled area is cleared, the unit switches
back to CLEAR status.
To restore the normal operating conditions (GUARD), impart the RESTART
command.

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Semiautomatic mode (Figure 5, jumper in JP2 position).
At power up, if the barrier unobstructed signal is present, the control unit switches
to CLEAR, with internal relays A and B de-energised
To set the unit on GUARD, with the A and B relays excited, impart the RESTART
command, which works only if the controlled area is clear.
If the controlled area is obstructed, the unit switches to BREAK status, de-
energising the A and B relays. As soon as the controlled area is cleared, the unit
returns to normal operating conditions (GUARD) without having to impart the
RESTART command.

Figure 5

Automatic mode (Figure 5, jumper in JP3 position)

At power-up, if the barrier unobstructed signal is present, the unit switches to
GUARD conditions (normal operation) with internal relays A and B excited,
without having to impart the RESTART command.
If the controlled are is obstructed, the unit switches to BREAK conditions, de-
energising the A and B relays.
As the controlled area is cleared, the unit switches to normal operating conditions
(GUARD) without having to impart the RESTART command.

F The RESTART command can be used in any of the three operating

modes as an alternative to turning the system off and on to restore
it to GUARD status (after a commutation to FAIL status, if the cause
of the latter has been eliminated).

F To impart the RESTART command, close the contact between

terminals 4 and 31 of the control unit for longer than 80msec. It is
possible to connect a normally open button to the terminals, and
use it as a RESTART button.

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 Test function (is active in manual mode only)
The test command can be executed only if the controlled area is free.
This function simulates the interception of the sensitive area so as to test out the
triggering time of the TX/RX pair and the commutation time of the internal relays
of the control unit (A and B) and the external relays, if any.

F To impart the Test command, open the contact between terminals 4

and 29 of the control unit for longer than 150msec. It is possible to
connect a normally closed button to the terminals and use it as a
test button. If you do not wish to use the test function, provide a
permanent connection between the terminals, for instance by fitting
a jumper.

F Atconditions
the end of the test stage, the control unit will be in CLEAR
(with the internal relays de-energised). Impart the
RESTART command to restore the normal operating conditions.

F Ifswitches
any anomalies are observed during the test, the control unit
to LOCK OUT status, and the A and B relays are
maintained de-energised. To repeat the testing process, turn the
system off and on.

AU S4: STATUS OF CONTACTS and OUTPUT SIGNALS

Control unit status

GUARD CLEAR BREAK FAIL, FAIL K1-K2, LOCK-OUT

Status of Area
Free area
controlled 10 24Vdc 24Vdc 0Vdc obstructed
area ON OFF
14-19
AU S4
15-18
outputs
16-17

K1-1
K1 relay
K1-2

K2-1
K2 relay
K2-2

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INDICATORS

UNIT LED No. COLOUR STATUS INDICATION AU S4 STATUS

1 Yellow On TEST TEST
1 Red Blinking FAILURE FAIL
Emitter

2 Green On CORRECT OPERATION GUARD/CLEAR/BREAK

2 - Off FAILURE FAIL

3 Yellow On WEAK SIGNAL GUARD/CLEAR
Receiver

3 Red On / Blinking FAILURE FAIL

4 Green On AREA CLEAR GUARD/CLEAR
4 Red On AREA OBSTRUCTED BREAK
5 Green On AREA CLEAR GUARD
Automatic

7 Red On AREA OBSTRUCTED BREAK

AU S4

7 Red Blinking FAILURE FAIL

8 Red Blinking FAILURE K1-K2 FAIL

5 Green On AREA CLEAR GUARD

Semi-automatic

6 Yellow On AREA CLEAR CLEAR

Manual
AU S4

7 Red On AREA OBSTRUCTED BREAK

7 Red Blinking FAILURE FAIL
8 Red Blinking FAILURE K1-K2 FAIL

Emitter Receiver

1 3
Control Unit

5 6 7 8
2 4

Figure 6

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TECHNICAL DATA

Emitter and receiver, 35mm and 55mm resolution, and Multibeam.

Model AS4 / AS4-M AS4-R / AS4-RM AS4-BL

Effective scanning range m 0,8 – 12 0,3 – 6 8 – 60
Lens diameter mm 12 19,5
Power supply Vdc 24 ± 20%
Operating temperature °C 0 – 55 (with no condensate or ice)
Relative humidity % 95 max (non condensing)
Degree of protection IP 65

Emitter and receiver, 35mm resolution.

Model AS4 203 403 603 703 903 1103 1203 1403 1603
Height of controlled area mm 230 400 570 745 915 1090 1260 1435 1605
Height of sensitive area mm 185 358 530 703 876 1049 1221 1394 1567
No. of beams 9 17 25 33 41 49 57 65 73
Resolution mm 35
Distance between 2 lenses mm 21,5
Reaction time ms 12

Power consumption TX 4 max

W
at 24Vdc RX 2 max
Width mm 50
Dimensions Depth mm 70
Height mm 335 505 680 850 1025 1195 1370 1545 1715
Weight (emitter + receiver) kg 2,5 3,7 4,8 6 7,4 8,6 9,7 10,8 12

Emitter and receiver, 55mm resolution.

Model AS4 205 405 605 705 905 1105 1205 1405 1605
Height of controlled area mm 270 440 610 785 955 1130 1300 1475 1645
Height of sensitive area mm 185 358 530 703 876 1049 1221 1394 1567
No. of beams 5 9 13 17 21 25 29 33 37
Resolution mm 55
Distance between 2 lenses mm 43
Reaction time ms 12

Power consumption TX 4 max

W
at 24Vdc RX 2 max
Width mm 50
Dimensions Depth mm 70
Height mm 335 505 680 850 1025 1195 1370 1545 1715
Weight (emitter + receiver) 2,5 3,7 4,8 6 7,4 8,6 9,7 10,8 12

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Emitter and receiver, Multibeam.

Model AS4 218 418 618 718 918 1118 1218 1418 1618
No. of beams 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Distance between 2 lenses mm 172
Reaction time ms 12

Power consumption TX 4 max

W
at 24Vdc RX 2 max
Width mm 50
Dimensions Depth mm 70
Height mm 335 505 680 850 1025 1195 1370 1545 1715
Weight (emitter + receiver) kg 2,5 3,7 4,8 6 7,4 8,6 9,7 10,8 12

Emitter and receiver, Long Range.

Model AS4-2BL AS4-3BL AS4-4BL

No. of beams 2 3 4
Distance between 2 lenses mm 500 400 300
Reaction time ms 12
Power consumption TX 4 max
W
at 24Vdc RX 2 max
Width mm 50
Dimensions Depth mm 70
Height mm 657 958,5 1058,5
Weight (emitter + receiver) kg 4,8 7,4 8,6

AU S4 control unit.

Power supply Vdc 24 ± 20%

Power drain W 5 max
Output 2 N.O. contacts + 1 N.C. (2A, 125VA)
Reaction time ms 17
Reset modes Manual or automatic selectable
Connections Terminal blocks
Max length of connections m 100
Operating temperature °C 0 – 55
Degree of protection of container IP 40
Degree of protection of terminal strip IP 2X
Fastening Fast connection to bar, according to std. EN 50022-35
Dimensions mm 152x73x118
Weight g 800

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DIMENSIONS (in mm)

AS4 / AS4-R AS4-M / AS4-RM

Figure 7
AS4 Emitter and Receiver (35mm, 55mm and Multibeam).

203 403 603 703 903 1103 1203 1403 1603

Model 205 405 605 705 905 1105 1205 1405 1605
218 418 618 718 918 1118 1218 1418 1618

A 312 485 657 830 1003 1176 1348 1521 1694

B 185 358 530 703 876 1049 1221 1394 1567

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 Figure 8
Emitter and receiver AS4-BL.

Model AS4-2BL AS4-3BL AS4-4BL

A 657 958,5 1058,5
B 519,5 819,5 919,5

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 Figure 9
Type LL and Type LH fastening brackets.

Figure 10
Mounting pin. Figure 11
Hirschmann female connector.

Figure 12
AU S4 control unit.

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 Model H
SP200S 370
SP400S 540
SP600S 715
SP700S 885
SP900S 1060
SP1100S 1230
SP1200S 1400
SP1400S 1575
SP1600S 1750

Figure 13
Fastening brackets for deflector
mirrors.

Figure 14
Deflector mirrors.

Modello A B
FMC-B2 900 968 Mounting
FMC-B3 1100 1168 columns for
FMC-B4 1330 1398 barriers
FMC-S2 900 968 Mounting
FMC-S3 1100 1168 columns for
FMC-S4 1330 1398 mirrors

Figure 15
Mounting columns for photoelectric safety barriers and mirrors.

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INSTALLATION
Before installing the ARGOLUX series AS4 safety system, make sure that:

F The safety system is used solely as a stopping device, and not as a

machine control system.

F The machine control can be electrically controlled.

F Itmachine.
proves possible to halt at once any hazardous movement of the
In particular, it is necessary to know the machine stopping
time, or determine it by measuring it, if necessary.

F The machine does not give rise to hazardous conditions associated

with the protection system, or materials falling from above; if it
does, it is necessary to provide additional protections of a
mechanical nature.

F The minimum size of the objects to be intercepted is greater than

the resolution of the chosen model.
A knowledge of the shape and dimensions of the hazardous area makes it
possible to evaluate the width and height of its access area:

F Compare these dimensions with maximum effective scanning range

and the height of the area controlled by the model used.

! Place the AU S4 control unit in an environment with degree of protection not

lower than IP54.

! Before positioning the safety device, consider the following general indications:

F Make sure that the temperature of the environments in which the

system is installed is compatible with the operating temperature
parameters given in the technical data.

F Do not place the emitter and receiver in the proximity of high

intensity bright or blinking light sources, and make sure that the
lighting values on the surfaces of the lenses do not exceed the
values stated in the technical data.

F Special environmental conditions may affect the detecting capacity

of the photoelectric devices. In places where mist, rain, smoke or
dust may be present, to ensure trouble-free equipment operation at
all times, it is advisable to modify maximum effective scanning
range with suitable correction factors, Fc. In such cases:

Pu = Pm x Fc
where Pu and Pm are the effective and maximum scanning range in
metres, respectively.

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 The recommended Fc factors are listed in the table below.

ENVIRONMENT CORRECTION FACTOR, Fc

Mist 0.25
Steam 0.50
Dust 0.50
Thick smoke 0.25

F Iftemperature,
the device is placed in environments subject to sudden changes in
it is indispensable to adopt suitable methods to
prevent condensate formation on the lenses, as this undermine the
system’s detecting capacity.

POSITIONING THE BARRIER

The AS4E emitter and the AS4R receiver must be arranged so as to prevent
access to the hazardous area from the top, bottom and sides without first
intercepting at least one of the optical beams. The figure below supplies useful
indications for the correct positioning of the barrier.

Incorrect positioning of the barrier

Correct positioning of the barrier

Figure 16

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 Safety distance.
The barrier must be placed at a distance greater than or equal to the minimum
safety distance S, so as to ensure that a dangerous point can be reached only
when the hazardous movement of the machine has been stopped (Figure 17).
With reference to European standard EN999, the minimum safety distance S must
be calculated with the following formula:

S = K(t1 + t2 ) + C

where:
S is the minimum safety distance in mm.
K is the speed of approach of the body to the hazardous area in mm/sec.
t1 is the total reaction time, in seconds, of the safety system, i.e., the reaction time
of the control unit plus the reaction time of the barrier. These values can be found
in the Technical Data Table.
t2 is the reaction time of the machine in seconds, i.e., the time it takes the
machine to stop the hazardous movement from the time the stop signal is
transmitted through the drop of the output relays of the AU S4 control unit.
C is an additional distance in mm.

F Ifthetheoperator
arrangement of the barrier does not preclude the possibility of
entering the hazardous area without being intercepted,
the system must be completed with additional mechanical
protections.

Figure 17

Models with 35 mm resolution.

F These models have been designed to intercept hands and arms and
cannot be used to detect fingers.
Vertical arrangement of the barrier (Figure 18).
The minimum safety distance S is determined through the following formula:

S = 2000(t1 + t2) + 168

This formula applies to distances S of between 100 and 500 mm. If S turns out to
be greater than 500 mm, the distance can be reduced to a minimum of 500 mm
using the following formula:

S = 1600(t1 + t2) + 168

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 When, due to a special configuration of the machine, it proves possible to reach
the hazardous area from above, the highest beam of the barrier must be at a
height H at least 1800 mm above the surface G on which the machine is rested.

Horizontal arrangement of the barrier (Figure 19). 19).

When the direction of approach of the body is parallel to the plane of the
sensitive area, the barrier must be arranged so that the distance between the
extreme limit of the hazardous zone and the outermost optical beam is greater
than or equal to the minimum safety distance, S, determined as follows:

S = 1600(t1 + t2) + 1200 – 0.4H

where H is the height of the sensitive surface over the machine reference plane; in
this case, H must be smaller than 1 m.

Models with 55 mm resolution.

F These models have been designed to intercept arms and human

bodies and cannot be used to detect hands.

Vertical arrangement of the barrier (Figure 18).

In these conditions, the minimum safety distance, S, is determined through the
formula:

S = 1600(t1 + t2) + 850

! The height H of the highest beam above the supporting plane G must never be
smaller than 900 mm while the height of the lowest beam P must never be
greater than 300 mm.

Horizontal arrangement of the barrier (Figure 19).

When the direction of approach of the body is parallel to the plane of the
sensitive area, the barrier must be arranged so that the distance between the
extreme limit of the hazardous zone and the outermost optical beam is greater
than or equal to the minimum safety distance, S, determined as follows:

S = 1600(t1 + t2) + 1200 – 0.4H

where H is the height of the sensitive surface over the machine reference plane; in
this case, H must be greater than 75 mm and smaller than 1 m.

Figure 18 Figure 19

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 MULTIBEAM and LONG RANGE models.
These models have been conceived to intercept a person’s entire body and
cannot be used for the protection of arms and hands.
Vertical arrangement of the barrier (Figure 20).
20).
The minimum safety distance S is determined through the following formula:

S = 1600(t1+ t2) + 850

Figure 20

With reference to the European standard EN999, (for the Long Range models) the
height H of the beams above the supporting plane is indicated in the following table:

Model Reccomended height (mm) H

AS4-2BL 400, 900
AS4-3BL 300, 700, 1100
AS4-4BL 300, 600, 900, 1200

Horizontal arrangement of the barrier.

The optical characteristics (distance between the lenses) of MULTIBEAM and
LONG RANGE models rule out the use of the barrier as a presence sensor.
For presence sensor applications, for which the barrier must be positioned
horizontally, reference is made to Argolux series AS4 models with 55 mm
resolution.

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MULTIPLE SYSTEMS

When using several ARGOLUX series AS4 systems it is important to prevent their
mutual interference: position the elements so as to ensure that the beam emitted
by the emitter of a system is received solely by the respective receiver.
Figure 21 shows a few examples of the correct positioning of two photoelectric
systems. Incorrect positioning might generate interferences, which in their turn
might result in system malfunctioning.

Syde-by-syde assembly: A
Adjacent position of the emitters
Vertical assembly: B
Right-angle assembly: C
Crossed position of the emitter and the
receiver

Figure 21

DISTANCE FROM REFLECTING SURFACES

The presence of reflecting surfaces in the proximity of the photoelectric barrier

might cause spurious reflections that will prevent detection. With reference to
Figure 22, object A is not detected due to the presence of plane S which reflects
the beam and closes the optical path between the emitter and the receiver.
It is therefore necessary to maintain a minimum distance d between any reflecting
surface and the sensitive area. The minimum distance d must be determined as a
function of the distance l between the emitter and the receiver, and by taking into
account the fact that the projection and reception angle is of 4°.

Figure 22

Figure 23 shows the values of the minimum distance d to be respected as a

function of the distance l between the emitter and the receiver.

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 AS4 / AS4-R

AS4-BL (Long Range)

Figure 23

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 Having completed the installation process, check for the presence of reflecting
surfaces intercepting the beams, first in the centre and then in the proximity of the
emitter and the receiver.
Through this procedure, the red LED on the receiver must never go out.

USE OF DEFLECTOR MIRRORS

For the protection and monitoring of areas that can be accessed from several
sides, the emitter and the receiver can be used in conjunction with one or more
deflector mirrors.
With the aid of these mirrors, it proves possible to reproduce on several sides the
optical beams generated by the emitter.
If you wish to deflect the beams emitted by the emitter by 90°, the perpendicular
to the surface of the mirrors must form a 45° angle with the direction of the
beams.
The figure below shows an application using two deflector mirrors to obtain a “U”
shaped protective area.

Figure 24

When using deflector mirrors, keep in mind the following instructions:

• Arrange the mirrors so that the minimum safety distance S (Figure 24) is
respected on each of the sides giving access to the hazardous area.
• The working distance (scanning range) is given by the sum of the lengths of
all the sides giving access to the controlled area. (Keep in mind that the
maximum effective scanning range between the emitter and the receiver
decreases by 10% for each mirror used).
• At the installation stage, be extra careful not to create torsions along the
longitudinal axis of the mirror.
• Standing next to and along the axis of the receiver, make sure that the first
mirror reflects the entire outline of the emitter.
• We recommend using up to a maximum of three deflector mirrors.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Before making the electrical connections, make sure that the power supply
available corresponds to the rating specified in the technical data.

F Emitter, receiver and control unit must be supplied with PELV type
24Vdc ±20% power supply (e.g. through an isolating transformer
conforming to EN 60742).
The electrical connections must be in keeping with the diagrams shown in Figure
25, Figure 26, Figure 27 and Figure 28.
In particular, do not connect other devices to the connectors of the emitter, the
receiver and the control unit.
To ensure reliable system operation, when using a diode bridge power supply
unit, make sure that its output capacity is at least 2000µF per ampere drained.
Characteristics of the output circuit.
The AU S4 control unit uses guided contact safety relays for its output circuit.
These relays are rated by the manufacturer for voltage and current levels higher
than the ones specified in the technical data; however, to ensure their correct
insulation and prevent early damaging or ageing, it is necessary to protect every
output line with a delayed 3.15A fuse and to make sure that the charateristics of
the load correspond with the indications contained in the following table.

Minimum switch-over voltage 15Vdc

Minimum switch-over current 10mA
Maximum switch-over voltage 125Vac
Maximum switch-over current 2A
Adoption of auxiliary contact elements, K1 and K2.
For loads with voltage and current characteristics higher than specified in the
previous table, or when a greater number of contacts is required, we recommend
using external auxiliary contactors or relays; in this case, it is necessary to follow
the diagrams shown in Figure 27 and Figure 28.
• The auxiliary relay or contactors, K1 and K2, must be guided contact safety devices.
• With reference to the table below, pay special attention to the configuration
of the control contacts on terminals 5 and 23 and to the configuration of
utilisation contacts.

Relay K1 Relay K2
Control contacts K1-1 normally open K2-1 normally closed
Utilisation contacts K1-2 normally closed K2-2 normally open
Control contacts K1-1 and K2-1 on terminals 5 and 23 switch a current of 20mA
and a voltage of 24V.
To extend the electrical service life of utilisation contacts, it is advisable to fit
appropriate anti-noise devices which, as illustrated in the wiring diagrams of
Figure 27 and Figure 28, must be connected to the ends of the coil.
Selecting the operating modes.
At the installation stage, in order to determine the system’s operating mode,
select the jumper shown in Figure 5, as follows:
• Jumper fitted in position JP1 = MANUAL mode;
• Jumper fitted in position JP2 = SEMIAUTOMATIC mode;
• Jumper fitted in position JP3 = AUTOMATIC mode.

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 Warnings concerning the connecting cables.
• For connections of over 50m use cables with 1mm2 cross-section.
• Provide separate power lines for the barrier and the control unit as opposed
to other electrical devices (electric motors, inverters, frequency variators) or
other possible noise sources.
• Connect the emitter, the receiver and the control unit to the ground socket.
• The cables linking the control unit to the barrier, the connection for the test
function and any other system control connections (e.g. self-testing output)
must follow a separate route with respect to other power cables.

Type A wiring diagram (standard connector).

Figure 25

F Close contacts between the control unit terminals

(e.g. using a jumper) if the TEST function is not used.
4 and 29

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Type A wiring diagram (M12 connector).

Figure 26
Type B wiring diagram: use of relays or external safety contactors, K1 and K2 (terminals 15 and 16).

Figure 27

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Type B wiring diagram:
use of relays or external safety contactors, K1 and K2 (terminals 14 and 15).

Figure 28

MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY AND OPTICAL ALIGNMENT

The emitter and the receiver must be installed one in front of the other, at a
distance equal to or lower than the maximum effective scanning range specified
in the technical data; with the aid of the fastening brackets supplied as standard,
arrange the emitter and the receiver so that they are aligned and parallel to one
another, and with the connectors facing the same side.
In relation to the size and shape of the support on which you expect to install the
emitter and the receiver, the latter can be installed directly with their rear
fastening pins, or by means of the fastening brackets supplied as standard (Figure
29); to fit the latter, see Figure 30.

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 Figure 29

A perfect alignment between the emitter and the receiver is essential for trouble-
free operation of the barrier; this can be achieved with ease by observing the rear
indicator LED’s of the emitter and the receiver.
• Position the optical axis of the first and last beam of the emitter on the same
axis as the corresponding beams on the receiver.
• Move the emitter to identify the area within which the green LED on the
receiver stays lit, then position the first beam of the emitter (the one close to
the indicator LED’s) in the centre of said area.
• Using this beam as a pivot, through small side movements of the opposite
end, seek the controlled area clear status, which, in these conditions, will be
revealed by the lighting of the green LED on the receiver.
• Fasten the emitter and the receiver permanently.
During this process you can also use the yellow “weak signal” indicator, situated
on the receiver. Upon completion of the alignment process, this LED must be
OFF.
If the emitter and the receiver are installed in zones subjected to strong vibrations,
in order not to undermine circuit operation, it is advisable to fit anti-vibration
supports (Figure 30).

Figure 30

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CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE

Checking the efficiency of the barrier.

F Before each work shift, or at power-up, check the correct operation

of the photoelectric barrier.
To this end, follow the procedure described below, which specifies, for beam
interception, the use of the test object (available as accessory on request) bearing
the resolution of the models it is meant for.
With reference to Figure 31:
• Introduce the test object into the controlled area and move it slowly from the
top down (or vice versa), first in the centre and then in the proximity of both
the emitter and the receiver.
• Make sure that the red LED on the receiver stays lit at all stages of the
movement of the test object.

Test object
P/N Dimensions
35mm
7170119 Ø35mm
models
55mm
7170122 Ø55mm
models

Figure 31

The ARGOLUX series AS4 barrier does not require any specific maintenance
interventions; however, we recommend cleaning the black surfaces on the front
protecting the lenses of the emitter and receiver.
These parts must be cleaned with a clean wet piece of cloth; in dusty
environments, after cleaning the front surfaces, it is advisable to spray them with
an anti-static product.
At all events do not use abrasive, corrosive products, solvents or alcohol, which
might damage the parts to be cleaned, nor woollen cloths, as these might
electrify the front surfaces.
If the weak signal LED lights up on the receiver (LED 3 in Figure 6) make sure
that:
– The front surfaces are clean;
– The emitter and the receiver are correctly aligned.
If the LED stays lit, then it becomes necessary to replace the equipment.

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OPERATING FAULTS

The indications provided by the indicator LED’s fitted to the emitter, the receiver
and the control unit will make it possible, in most cases, to identify the cause of
system malfunctioning.
At any rate, in the event of system failure, we recommend turning the system off
and on, so as to make sure that the cause of anomalous behaviour cannot be
blamed on electromagnetic disturbances of a random nature.
If malfunctioning persists:
• Check the integrity and correctness of electrical connections;
• Make sure that supply voltage levels are as specified in the technical data;
• We recommend providing separate power lines for the barrier and the
control unit as opposed to other electrical devices (electric motors, inverters,
frequency variators) or other possible noise sources.
• Make sure that the relays or external contactors are used correctly and with
the appropriate anti-noise modules specified by the manufacturer;
• Make sure that the emitter and the receiver are correctly aligned, and that the
front surfaces are perfectly clean.
If the foregoing checks are not sufficient to restore correct operation conditions,
send the equipment, complete with all its parts, to the REER laboratories, clearly
stating:
• Numerical code of the product (P/N field, appearing on the product label)
• Part number (S/N field, appearing on the product label);
• Date of purchasing;
• Period of operation;
• Type of installation;
• Fault observed.

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SPARE PARTS

EMITTER AND RECEIVER RANGE 12m

EMITTER RECEIVER
CODE CODE CODE CODE
Hirschmann M12 Hirschmann M12
MODEL Connect. MODEL MODEL Connect. MODEL
Connect. Connect.

AS4E-203 1420000 AS4E-203M 1420010 AS4R-203 1520000 AS4R-203M 1520010

AS4E-403 1420001 AS4E-403M 1420011 AS4R-403 1520001 AS4R-403M 1520011

AS4E-603 1420002 AS4E-603M 1420012 AS4R-603 1520002 AS4R-603M 1520012
AS4E-703 1420003 AS4E-703M 1420013 AS4R-703 1520003 AS4R-703M 1520013
35mm

35mm
AS4E-903 1420004 AS4E-903M 1420014 AS4R-903 1520004 AS4R-903M 1520014
AS4E-1103 1420005 AS4E-1103M 1420015 AS4R-1103 1520005 AS4R-1103M 1520015
AS4E-1203 1420006 AS4E-1203M 1420016 AS4R-1203 1520006 AS4R-1203M 1520016

AS4E-1403 1420007 AS4E-1403M 1420017 AS4R-1403 1520007 AS4R-1403M 1520017

AS4E-1603 1420008 AS4E-1603M 1420018 AS4R-1603 1520008 AS4R-1603M 1520018
AS4E-205 1420100 AS4E-205M 1420110 AS4R-205 1520100 AS4R-205M 1520110
AS4E-405 1420101 AS4E-405M 1420111 AS4R-405 1520101 AS4R-405M 1520111
AS4E-605 1420102 AS4E-605M 1420112 AS4R-605 1520102 AS4R-605M 1520112

AS4E-705 1420103 AS4E-705M 1420113 AS4R-705 1520103 AS4R-705M 1520113

55mm

55mm

AS4E-905 1420104 AS4E-905M 1420114 AS4R-905 1520104 AS4R-905M 1520114

AS4E-1105 1420105 AS4E-1105M 1420115 AS4R-1105 1520105 AS4R-1105M 1520115
AS4E-1205 1420106 AS4E-1205M 1420116 AS4R-1205 1520106 AS4R-1205M 1520116
AS4E-1405 1420107 AS4E-1405M 1420117 AS4R-1405 1520107 AS4R-1405M 1520117
AS4E-1605 1420108 AS4E-1605M 1420118 AS4R-1605 1520108 AS4R-1605M 1520118

AS4E-218 1420200 AS4E-218M 1420210 AS4R-218 1520200 AS4R-218M 1520210

AS4E-418 1420201 AS4E-418M 1420211 AS4R-418 1520201 AS4R-418M 1520211
AS4E-618 1420202 AS4E-618M 1420212 AS4R-618 1520202 AS4R-618M 1520212
AS4E-718 1420203 AS4E-718M 1420213 AS4R-718 1520203 AS4R-718M 1520213
Multibeam

Multibeam

AS4E-918 1420204 AS4E-918M 1420214 AS4R-918 1520204 AS4R-918M 1520214

AS4E-1118 1420205 AS4E-1118M 1420215 AS4R-1118 1520205 AS4R-1118M 1520215
AS4E-1218 1420206 AS4E-1218M 1420216 AS4R-1218 1520206 AS4R-1218M 1520216
AS4E-1418 1420207 AS4E-1418M 1420217 AS4R-1418 1520207 AS4R-1418M 1520217

AS4E-1618 1420208 AS4E-1618M 1420218 AS4R-1618 1520208 AS4R-1618M 1520218

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EMITTER AND RECEIVER RANGE 6m

EMITTER RECEIVER
CODE CODE CODE CODE
Hirschmann M12 Hirschmann M12
MODELLO Connect. MODELLO MODELLO Connect. MODELLO
Connett. Connett.

AS4E-203R 1420020 AS4E-203RM 1420030 AS4R-203R 1520020 AS4R-203RM 1520030

AS4E-403R 1420021 AS4E-403RM 1420031 AS4R-403R 1520021 AS4R-403RM 1520031
AS4E-603R 1420022 AS4E-603RM 1420032 AS4R-603R 1520022 AS4R-603RM 1520032
AS4E-703R 1420023 AS4E-703RM 1420033 AS4R-703R 1520023 AS4R-703RM 1520033
35mm

AS4E-903R 1420024 AS4E-903RM 1420034 AS4R-903R 1520024 AS4R-903RM 1520034

AS4E-1103R 1420025 AS4E-1103RM 1420035 AS4R-1103R 1520025 AS4R-1103RM 1520035

AS4E-1203R 1420026 AS4E-1203RM 1420036 AS4R-1203R 1520026 AS4R-1203RM 1520036

AS4E-1403R 1420027 AS4E-1403RM 1420037 AS4R-1403R 1520027 AS4R-1403RM 1520037
AS4E-1603R 1420028 AS4E-1603RM 1420038 AS4R-1603R 1520028 AS4R-1603RM 1520038
AS4E-205R 1420120 AS4E-205RM 1420130 AS4R-205R 1520120 AS4R-205RM 1520130
AS4E-405R 1420121 AS4E-405RM 1420131 AS4R-405R 1520121 AS4R-405RM 1520131
AS4E-605R 1420122 AS4E-605RM 1420132 AS4R-605R 1520122 AS4R-605RM 1520132
AS4E-705R 1420123 AS4E-705RM 1420133 AS4R-705R 1520123 AS4R-705RM 1520133
55mm

AS4E-905R 1420124 AS4E-905RM 1420134 AS4R-905R 1520124 AS4R-905RM 1520134

AS4E-1105R 1420125 AS4E-1105RM 1420135 AS4R-1105R 1520125 AS4R-1105RM 1520135

AS4E-1205R 1420126 AS4E-1205RM 1420136 AS4R-1205R 1520126 AS4R-1205RM 1520136

AS4E-1405R 1420127 AS4E-1405RM 1420137 AS4R-1405R 1520127 AS4R-1405RM 1520137
AS4E-1605R 1420128 AS4E-1605RM 1420138 AS4R-1605R 1520128 AS4R-1605RM 1520138
AS4E-218R 1420220 AS4E-218RM 1420230 AS4R-218R 1520220 AS4R-218RM 1520230
AS4E-418R 1420221 AS4E-418RM 1420231 AS4R-418R 1520221 AS4R-418RM 1520231
AS4E-618R 1420222 AS4E-618RM 1420232 AS4R-618R 1520222 AS4R-618RM 1520232

AS4E-718R 1420223 AS4E-718RM 1420233 AS4R-718R 1520223 AS4R-718RM 1520233

Multibeam

AS4E-918R 1420224 AS4E-918RM 1420234 AS4R-918R 1520224 AS4R-918RM 1520234

AS4E-1118R 1420225 AS4E-1118RM 1420235 AS4R-1118R 1520225 AS4R-1118RM 1520235
AS4E-1218R 1420226 AS4E-1218RM 1420236 AS4R-1218R 1520226 AS4R-1218RM 1520236

AS4E-1418R 1420227 AS4E-1418RM 1420237 AS4R-1418R 1520227 AS4R-1418RM 1520237

AS4E-1618R 1420228 AS4E-1618RM 1420238 AS4R-1618R 1520228 AS4R-1618RM 1520238

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EMITTER AND RECEIVER LONG RANGE

EMITTER RECEIVER

MODEL CODE MODEL CODE

AS4E-2BL 1420240 AS4R-2BL 1520240
AS4E-3BL 1420241 AS4R-3BL 1520241
AS4E-4BL 1420242 AS4R-4BL 1520242

VARIOUS

MODEL ARTICLE CODE

AU-S4 AU-S4 control unit 1221000

CAS Hirschmann female connector 7200062
C5 Straight 4-pin M12 female connector, 5 m cable 1200210
C95 90° 4-pin M12 female connector, 5 m cable 1200211
CM9 Straight 4-pin M12 female connector PG9 1200214
CM99 90° 4-pin M12 female connector PG9 1200215
C15 Straight 4-pin M12 female connector, 15 m cable 1200220
C915 90° 4-pin M12 female connector, 15 m cable 1200218
CM79 90° 4-pin M12 female connector, PG7 1200222
CM7915 90° 4-pin M12 female connector, 15 m cable, PG7 1200223
TR35 35mm diameter test stick 7170119
TR55 55mm diameter test stick 7170122
LL Set of 4 LL type fastening brackets 7200037
LH Set of 4 LH type fastening brackets 7200081
PN Set of 4 fastening pins 7200038
SAV-1 Set of 4 anti-vibration supports for LL type brackets 1200084
SAV-2 Set of 6 anti-vibration supports for LH type brackets 1200085
FMC-CB Base for Floor mounting columns 1200400
FMC-B2 Floor mounting column 2 beams 1200410
FMC-B3 Floor mounting column 3 beams 1200411
FMC-B4 Floor mounting column 4 beams 1200412
FMC-S2 Columns with deflection mirrors for 2 beams light curtains 1200420
FMC-S3 Columns with deflection mirrors for 3 beams light curtains 1200421
FMC-S4 Columns with deflection mirrors for 4 beams light curtains 1200422

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WARRANTY
For every newly produced ARGOLUX series AS4 system, in normal utilisation
conditions, the REER company provides a 12 (twelve) month warranty against
material and manufacturing defects.
Over said time period, REER undertakes to eliminate any product faults through
repair or replacement of defective parts, totally free of charge, where both
materials and labour are concerned.
REER reserves the right to replace, in lieu of repairing, the defective system in its
entirety with another of the same type and characteristics.
This warranty is valid under the following conditions:
• The fault is notified to REER within twelve months of the date of delivery of the
product.
• The equipment and its components are in the conditions in which they have
been delivered by REER.
• Part numbers are clearly legible.
• The fault or malfunctioning has not been generated, directly or indirectly, by:
– Use for inappropriate purposes;
– Failure to comply with utilisation instructions;
– Negligence, erroneous use, incorrect maintenance;
– Repairs, changes, adaptations not performed by REER personnel, tampering,
etc.;
– Accidents or collisions (also due to transport or force majeure events);
– Other causes which cannot be ascribed to REER.

Repairs shall be performed at the REER laboratories, where the material must be
delivered or shipped: transport expenses and possible risks of the material being
lost or damaged during transport shall be borne by the customer.
All products and components replaced shall become the property of REER.
REER does not recognise any other warranties or rights other than those expressly
described above; in no case shall REER be liable for damages, disruption of
activities or other factors or circumstances in any way correlated with the
malfunctioning of its products or any parts thereof.

Full and accurate compliance with all the standards, indications and prohibitions set forth in
this booklet represents an essential prerequisite for the correct operation of the photoelectric
barrier.
REER s.p.a. therefore shall take no responsibility for the consequences of failure to comply
with these instructions, whether fully or partly.

Characteristics subject to changes without warning. • Total or partial reproduction with REER’s prior consent is prohibited.

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