Manually Set Fiber Sensor

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FX-311 SERIES
■■General terms and conditions.............. F-7 ■■Sensor selection guide………………… P.3~
FIBER Related Information
SENSORS ■■Fiber selection................................... P.5~   Glossary of terms / General precautions....P.1455~ / P.1458~
LASER
SENSORS

PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS Conforming to Recognition
EMC Directive
MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
AREA
SENSORS
LIGHT CURTAINS /
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR * Passed the UL 991 Environment Test
USE SENSORS
* UL 61010C-1 compatible, Passed the UL 991
SENSOR Environment Test based on SEMI S2-0200.
OPTIONS [Category applicable for semiconductor
manufacturing: TWW2, Process Equipment]
SIMPLE [Applicable standards: UL 61010C-1]
WIRE-SAVING [Additional test / evaluation standards as per intended
UNITS use: UL 991, SEMI S2-0200]
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT
SENSORS panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global PNP output Timer Interference
type available prevention
STATIC ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION
DEVICES
LASER
MARKERS
Highly sensitive
PLC
manual tuning made easy
HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES 12-turn potentiometer with visible indicator Long life and reduced maintenance work-hours
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION 12-turn potentiometer has been incorporated for fine The light-emitting elements of conventional fiber
COMPONENTS
adjustments. sensors are affected by temperature and long-term
FA COMPONENTS It enables detection of very fine differences. use, changing their emission over time and requiring
Moreover, since the pointer of indicator has a red sensitivity readjustment. FX-311 (red LED type) employs
MACHINE VISION backlight, you can confirm the position at a glance, even the new “four-chemical LED”, first used in the FX-301
SYSTEMS
in a dark area. (red LED type).
UV CURING This emitter greatly reduces adverse influences on
SYSTEMS Indicator emission performance, resulting in stable operation that
almost never needs adjustment.

12-turn potentiometer

Selection
Guide
Fibers
Fiber
Amplifiers
Rapid flashing “assist function” eases adjustment for optimum sensitivity
The FX-311 series has a convenient built-in “assist function” which indicates the optimum sensitivity position by flashing
FX-500 rapidly when optimum sensitivity is reached. This enables easy and reliable sensitivity adjustment, which is convenient
FX-100 for a narrow sensing range requiring fine tuning.
FX-300 * In order enable the “assist function”, switch the operation selection switch from L-ON→D-ON→L-ON .
FX-410
In the non-sensing (beam not
FX-311 received) condition, turn the
FX-301-F7/ Find the point A where the adjuster until ON state again, turn
FX-301-F sensor is switched ON in the the adjuster counterclockwise
sensing (beam received) and find the point B where it is Optimum sensitivity point
1 condition. 2 switched OFF.
3 located.

Sensing method Sensing Sensing method Non-sensing

(beam received) (beam not received)
condition condition

The pointer flashes Confirm operation Detectable range

once at point A . A B indicator lights up.
A A B
OFF
ON
The pointer
ON The pointer flashes faster
flashes twice
at point B . at optimum
sensitivity.
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APPLICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

Detecting register marks Detecting transparent bottles Sensing the presence of a translucent sheet LASER
SENSORS

PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
FD-61 MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
FX-311B AREA
SENSORS

LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
Reflective tape
PRESSURE /
RF-12 FLOW
SENSORS
FX-311G
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS

PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS
ORDER GUIDE
SENSOR
OPTIONS

Amplifiers Quick-connection cable is not supplied with the amplifier. Please order it separately. SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS

Type Appearance Model No. Emitting element Output WIRE-SAVING

SYSTEMS

MEASURE-
MENT
FX-311 Red LED SENSORS
NPN output

STATIC
ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION
FX-311B Blue LED NPN open-collector transistor DEVICES

LASER
MARKERS
Manually set

FX-311G Green LED

PLC

FX-311P Red LED HUMAN

MACHINE
PNP output

INTERFACES
ENERGY
FX-311BP Blue LED PNP open-collector transistor CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS

FA
FX-311GP Green LED COMPONENTS

MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS
Quick-connection cables Quick-connection cable is not supplied with the amplifier. Please order it separately. UV
CURING
Main cable SYSTEMS

Type Model No. Description

• CN-73-C□

CN-73-C1 Length: 1 m 3.281 ft

0.2 mm2 3-core cabtyre cable, with
Main cable connector on one end Selection
(3-core)
CN-73-C2 Length: 2 m 6.562 ft
Cable outer diameter: ø3.3 mm Guide
ø0.130 in Fibers
Sub cable Fiber
CN-73-C5 Length: 5 m 16.404 ft Amplifiers
• CN-71-C□

CN-71-C1 Length: 1 m 3.281 ft FX-500

0.2 mm2 1-core cabtyre cable, with FX-100
Sub cable connector on one end
(1-core)
CN-71-C2 Length: 2 m 6.562 ft
Cable outer diameter: ø3.3 mm FX-300
ø0.130 in
FX-410
CN-71-C5 Length: 5 m 16.404 ft
FX-311
FX-301-F7/
FX-301-F
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FIBER
SENSORS
ORDER GUIDE
LASER
SENSORS End plates End plates are not supplied with the amplifier. Please order them separately when the amplifiers are mounted in cascade.
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS Appearance Model No. Description
MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS When cascading multiple amplifiers, or when it moves
AREA depending on the way it is installed on a DIN rail,
SENSORS these end plates clamp amplifiers into place on both
LIGHT
MS-DIN-E sides. Make sure to use end plates when cascading
CURTAINS / multiple amplifiers together.
SAFETY
COMPONENTS Two pcs. per set
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS

INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS OPTIONS
PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS
Amplifier mounting bracket
SENSOR Designation Model No. Description
OPTIONS • MS-DIN-2
SIMPLE Amplifier
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS mounting MS-DIN-2 Mounting bracket for amplifier
bracket
WIRE-SAVING Hand-turned
SYSTEMS
knob attached FX-AJ1 Hand-turned knob allows easy adjustment of sensor sensitivity.
MEASURE- cover
MENT
SENSORS 10 sets of 2 communication window seals and 1 connector seal
STATIC Communication window seal:
ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION Fiber amplifier
It prevents malfunction due to transmission signal from another Hand-turned knob attached cover
DEVICES
protection seal
FX-MB1 amplifier, as well as, prevents effect on another amplifier.
LASER Connector seal: • FX-AJ1
MARKERS It prevents contact of any metal, etc., with the pins of the quick-
connection cable.
PLC

HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS
Fiber amplifier protection seal
FA
COMPONENTS
• FX-MB1
MACHINE Communication
VISION window seal
SYSTEMS

UV
CURING
SYSTEMS

Connector seal

Selection
Guide
Fibers
Fiber
Amplifiers

FX-500

FX-100

FX-300

FX-410

FX-311
FX-301-F7/
FX-301-F
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LIST OF FIBERS FIBER

SENSORS

LASER
Thru-beam type (one pair set) SENSORS

PHOTO-
Fibers are listed in alphabetic order. Refer to p.5~ “Fiber Selection” for details of each fiber. ELECTRIC
SENSORS

Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1) MICRO

PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Model No. Red LED Blue LED Green LED Dimensions SENSORS

AREA
LONG STD S-D LONG STD FAST LONG STD FAST SENSORS

LIGHT
FT-140 19,600 771.654 (Note 2) 16,000 629.921 8,700 342.520 8,100 318.898 4,000 157.480 3,100 122.047 5,000 196.850 2,400 94.488 1,600 62.992 P.51 CURTAINS /
SAFETY
FT-30 310 12.205 150 5.906 60 2.362 55 2.165 28 1.102 18 0.709 28 1.102 13 0.512 9 0.354 P.51 COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
FT-31 290 11.417 142 5.591 49 1.929 50 1.969 25 0.984 16 0.630 24 0.945 12 0.472 8 0.315 P.51 SENSORS

FT-31S 290 11.417 140 5.512 49 1.929 50 1.969 25 0.984 16 0.630 24 0.945 12 0.472 8 0.315 P.51 INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
FT-31W 230 9.055 100 3.937 30 1.181 31 1.220 15 0.591 10 0.394 15 0.591 8 0.315 5 0.197 P.51
PARTICULAR
USE
FT-40 900 35.433 450 17.717 180 7.087 155 6.102 76 2.992 45 1.772 90 3.543 40 1.575 26 1.024 P.51 SENSORS

FT-42 800 31.496 400 15.748 150 5.906 150 5.906 75 2.953 40 1.575 80 3.150 35 1.378 24 0.945 P.51 SENSOR
OPTIONS
FT-42S 800 31.496 400 15.748 150 5.906 150 5.906 75 2.953 40 1.575 70 2.756 35 1.378 24 0.945 P.51
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
FT-42W 710 27.953 330 12.992 130 5.118 110 4.331 50 1.969 30 1.181 56 2.205 28 1.102 20 0.787 P.51 UNITS

FT-43 1,400 55.118 610 24.016 250 9.843 220 8.661 110 4.331 75 2.953 120 4.724 61 2.402 43 1.693 P.51 WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
FT-45X 1,100 43.307 570 22.441 230 9.055 130 5.118 65 2.559 45 1.772 70 2.756 34 1.339 25 0.984 P.52
MEASURE-
MENT
FT-A11 3,600 141.732 (Note 2) 2,700 106.299 1,000 39.370 880 34.646 420 16.535 270 10.630 430 16.929 220 8.661 120 4.724 P.52 SENSORS
STATIC
FT-A11W 3,600 141.732 (Note 2) 3,100 122.047 1,200 47.244 820 32.283 420 16.535 280 11.024 460 18.110 220 8.661 140 5.512 P.52 ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION
FT-A32 3,600 141.732 (Note 2) 3,600 141.732 2,900 114.173 1,800 70.866 710 27.953 400 15.748 970 38.189 320 12.598 180 7.087 P.52 DEVICES

LASER
FT-A32W 3,600 141.732 (Note 2) 3,600 141.732 (Note 2) 2,100 82.677 2,000 78.740 830 32.677 420 16.535 1,000 39.370 350 13.780 180 7.087 P.52 MARKERS

FT-AL05 680 26.772 330 12.992 130 5.118 100 3.937 48 1.890 32 1.260 56 2.205 27 1.063 18 0.709 P.52
PLC
FT-E13 13 0.512 6 0.236 2 0.079 2 0.079 1 0.039 – 1 0.039 – – P.52
HUMAN
MACHINE
FT-E23 65 2.559 31 1.220 12 0.472 8 0.315 4 0.157 3 0.118 4 0.157 2 0.079 1 0.039 P.52 INTERFACES
ENERGY
FT-H13-FM2 880 34.646 440 17.323 155 6.102 72 2.835 36 1.417 26 1.024 32 1.260 16 0.630 10 0.394 P.52 CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION
FT-H20-J20-S (Note 3) 390 15.354 200 7.874 60 2.362 60 2.362 20 0.787 – 35 1.378 – – P.53 COMPONENTS

FA
FT-H20-J30-S (Note 3) 390 15.354 200 7.874 60 2.362 60 2.362 20 0.787 – 35 1.378 – – P.53 COMPONENTS

FT-H20-J50-S (Note 3) 390 15.354 200 7.874 60 2.362 60 2.362 20 0.787 – 35 1.378 – – P.53 MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS
FT-H20-M1 550 21.654 280 11.024 90 3.543 100 3.937 50 1.969 35 1.378 50 1.969 25 0.984 18 0.709 P.53
UV
FT-H20-VJ50-S (Note 3) 550 21.654 280 11.024 90 3.543 85 3.346 30 1.181 – 50 1.969 – – P.53 CURING
SYSTEMS

FT-H20-VJ80-S (Note 3) 550 21.654 280 11.024 90 3.543 85 3.346 30 1.181 – 50 1.969 – – P.53

FT-H20W-M1 310 12.205 140 5.512 50 1.969 44 1.732 22 0.866 14 0.551 22 0.866 11 0.433 7 0.276 P.53

FT-H30-M1V-S (Note 4) 250 9.843 125 4.922 50 1.969 – – – – – – P.53

FT-H35-M2 550 21.654 280 11.024 90 3.543 100 3.937 50 1.969 35 1.378 50 1.969 25 0.984 18 0.709 P.53
Selection
Guide
FT-H35-M2S6 550 21.654 280 11.024 90 3.543 100 3.937 50 1.969 35 1.378 50 1.969 25 0.984 18 0.709 P.53
Fibers
FT-HL80Y 3,500 137.795 1,350 53.150 480 18.898 80 3.150 40 1.575 25 0.984 110 4.331 55 2.165 40 1.575 P.53
Fiber
Amplifiers
FT-KS40 3,600 141.732 (Note 2) 2,700 106.299 850 33.465 740 29.134 280 11.024 220 8.661 420 16.535 180 7.087 81 3.189 P.54

FT-KV26 710 27.953 310 12.205 120 4.724 81 3.189 36 1.417 21 0.827 44 1.732 8 0.315 – P.54
FX-500
FT-KV40 3,600 141.732 (Note 2) 2,500 98.425 1,000 39.370 710 27.953 270 10.630 210 8.268 420 16.535 180 7.087 100 3.937 P.54
FX-100
FT-KV40W 3,600 141.732 (Note 2) 2,000 78.740 810 31.890 860 33.858 400 15.748 260 10.236 420 16.535 210 8.268 140 5.512 P.54 FX-300
FT-L80Y 3,500 137.795 (Note 2) 1,500 59.055 530 20.866 160 6.299 80 3.150 50 1.969 160 6.299 80 3.150 50 1.969 P.54 FX-410
FT-R31 290 11.417 130 5.118 49 1.929 45 1.772 23 0.906 15 0.591 24 0.945 12 0.472 8 0.315 P.54 FX-311
FT-R40 710 27.953 330 12.992 130 5.118 110 4.331 54 2.126 36 1.417 55 2.165 26 1.024 20 0.787 P.54 FX-301-F7/
FX-301-F
FT-R41W 710 27.953 330 12.992 130 5.118 110 4.331 50 1.969 30 1.181 56 2.205 28 1.102 20 0.787 P.54

FT-R42W 1,600 62.992 770 30.315 320 12.598 280 11.024 130 5.118 90 3.543 140 5.512 70 2.756 47 1.850 P.54

FT-R43 710 27.953 290 11.417 110 4.331 96 3.780 50 1.969 33 1.299 53 2.087 25 0.984 17 0.669 P.54
Notes: 1) Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
2) The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.
3) Heat-resistant joint fibers and ordinary-temperature fibers (FT-42) are sold as a set.
4) Sold as a set comprising vacuum type fiber + photo-terminal (FV-BR1) + fiber at atmospheric side (FT-J8).
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FIBER
SENSORS
LIST OF FIBERS
LASER
SENSORS Thru-beam type (one pair set)
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Fibers are listed in alphabetic order. Refer to p.5~ “Fiber Selection” for details of each fiber.
SENSORS
MICRO Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1)
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS Model No. Red LED Blue LED Green LED Dimensions
AREA
SENSORS LONG STD S-D LONG STD FAST LONG STD FAST
LIGHT
CURTAINS / FT-R44Y 710 27.953 290 11.417 110 4.331 96 3.780 50 1.969 33 1.299 53 2.087 25 0.984 17 0.669 P.55
SAFETY
COMPONENTS FT-R60Y 1,800 70.866 830 32.677 350 13.780 250 9.843 120 4.724 80 3.150 140 5.512 70 2.756 50 1.969 P.55
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS FT-S11 80 3.150 31 1.220 14 0.551 12 0.472 5 0.197 4 0.157 5 0.197 2.5 0.098 1.5 0.059 P.55
INDUCTIVE FT-S20 310 12.205 150 5,906 60 2.362 55 2.165 28 1.102 18 0.709 28 1.102 13 0.512 9 0.354 P.55
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
FT-S21 290 11.417 142 5.591 49 1.929 50 1.969 25 0.984 16 0.630 24 0.945 12 0.472 8 0.315 P.55
PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS FT-S21W 230 9.055 100 3.937 30 1.181 31 1.220 15 0.591 10 0.394 15 0.591 8 0.315 5 0.197 P.55

SENSOR FT-S30 900 35.433 450 17.717 180 7.087 155 6.102 76 2.992 45 1.772 90 3.543 40 1.575 26 1.024 P.55
OPTIONS
FT-S31W 710 27.953 330 12.992 130 5.118 110 4.331 50 1.969 30 1.181 56 2.205 28 1.102 20 0.787 P.55
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS FT-S32 2,400 94.488 1,100 43.307 510 20.079 420 16.535 200 7.874 130 5.118 220 8.661 100 3.937 72 2.835 P.55

WIRE-SAVING FT-V23 380 14.961 170 6.693 63 2.480 65 2.559 26 1.024 18 0.709 26 1.024 13 0.512 8 0.315 P.55
SYSTEMS
FT-V24W 90 3.543 40 1.575 15 0.591 6 0.236 2 0.079 – 3 0.118 – – P.56
MEASURE-
MENT
SENSORS FT-V25 200 7.874 90 3.543 35 1.378 25 0.984 12 0.472 9 0.354 16 0.630 7 0.276 5 0.197 P.56
STATIC
ELECTRICITY FT-V30 420 16.535 200 7.874 70 2.756 80 3.150 40 1.575 22 0.866 40 1.575 14 0.551 8 0.315 P.56
PREVENTION
DEVICES FT-V40 3,600 141.732 (Note 2) 1,700 66.929 690 27.165 400 15.748 200 7.874 130 5.118 200 7.874 100 3.937 65 2.559 P.56
LASER
MARKERS FT-V80Y 800 31.496 400 15.748 140 5.512 120 4.724 60 2.362 35 1.378 80 3.150 40 1.575 25 0.984 P.56

FT-Z20HBW 290 11.417 130 5.118 50 1.969 39 1.535 19 0.748 12 0.472 20 0.787 10 0.394 6 0.236 P.56
PLC
FT-Z20W 570 22.441 250 9.843 90 3.543 82 3.228 37 1.457 23 0.906 44 1.732 18 0.709 11 0.433 P.56
HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES FT-Z30 1,900 74.803 850 33.465 340 13.386 120 4.724 60 2.362 40 1.575 96 3.780 45 1.772 30 1.181 P.56
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION FT-Z30E 3,100 122.047 1,600 62.992 670 26.378 540 21.260 250 9.843 170 6.693 270 10.630 130 5.118 91 3.583 P.56
VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS FT-Z30EW 2,700 106.299 1,200 47.244 500 19.685 540 21.260 260 10.236 170 6.693 260 10.236 120 4.724 88 3.465 P.57
FA
COMPONENTS FT-Z30H 3,100 122.047 1,600 62.992 670 26.378 650 25.591 310 12.205 200 7.874 340 13.386 160 6.299 110 4.331 P.57
MACHINE FT-Z30HW 3,100 122.047 1,500 59.055 610 24.016 540 21.260 260 10.236 170 6.693 260 10.236 120 4.724 88 3.465 P.57
VISION
SYSTEMS
FT-Z30W 1,400 55.118 640 25.197 260 10.236 83 3.268 40 1.575 25 0.984 73 2.874 36 1.417 25 0.984 P.57
UV
CURING
SYSTEMS FT-Z40HBW 710 27.953 330 12.992 130 5.118 110 4.331 50 1.969 30 1.181 56 2.205 28 1.102 20 0.787 P.57

FT-Z40W 1,300 51.181 630 24.803 260 10.236 180 7.087 90 3.543 60 2.362 90 3.543 50 1.969 35 1.378 P.57

FT-Z802Y 3,500 137.795 1,500 59.055 530 20.866 320 12.598 160 6.299 120 4.724 160 6.299 80 3.150 60 2.362 P.57
Notes: 1) Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
2) The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.
Selection
Guide
Fibers
Fiber
Amplifiers

FX-500

FX-100

FX-300

FX-410

FX-311
FX-301-F7/
FX-301-F
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LIST OF FIBERS FIBER

SENSORS

LASER
Retroreflective type SENSORS

PHOTO-
Fibers are listed in alphabetic order. Refer to p.5~ “Fiber Selection” for details of each fiber. ELECTRIC
SENSORS

Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1, 2) MICRO

PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Model No. Red LED Blue LED Green LED Dimensions SENSORS

AREA
LONG STD S-D LONG STD FAST LONG STD FAST SENSORS

FR-KZ22E 15 to 330 0.591 to 12.992 15 to 210 0.591 to 8.268 15 to 90 0.591 to 3.543 – – – – – – P.58 LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY
FR-KZ50E 20 to 300 0.787 to 11.811 20 to 200 0.787 to 7.874 20 to 200 0.787 to 7.874 20 to 160 0.787 to 6.299 20 to 100 0.787 to 3.937 20 to 60 0.787 to 2.362 20 to 110 0.787 to 4.331 20 to 54 0.787 to 2.126 – P.58 COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FR-KZ50H 20 to 300 0.787 to 11.811 20 to 200 0.787 to 7.874 20 to 200 0.787 to 7.874 20 to 140 0.787 to 5.512 20 to 70 0.787 to 2.756 20 to 52 0.787 to 2.047 20 to 90 0.787 to 3.543 20 to 40 0.787 to 1.575 – P.58 FLOW
SENSORS

FR-Z50HW 100 to 810 3.937 to 31.890 100 to 580 3.937 to 22.835 100 to 270 3.937 to 10.630 – – – – – – P.58 INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
Notes: 1) Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut. SENSORS
The sensing range of FR-KZ22E is specified for the attached reflector. The sensing range of FR-KZ50E and FR-KZ50H is specified for the attached PARTICULAR
USE
reflector RF-003. The sensing range of FR-Z50HW is specified for the RF-13. SENSORS
2) The sensing range is the possible setting range for the attached reflector. The fiber can detect an object less than setting range for the reflector.
However, note that if there are any white or highly-reflective surfaces near the fiber head, reflected incident light may affect the fiber head. If this occurs, SENSOR
OPTIONS
adjust the threshold value of the amplifier unit before use.
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS

Sensing range when using in combination with FR-Z50HW reflector (Optional) WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
The sensing ranges are the value for red LED types.
MEASURE-
MENT
Sensing range (mm in) SENSORS
Reflector
FX-311 STATIC
Model No. ELECTRICITY
LONG STD S-D PREVENTION
DEVICES
RF-230 100 to 3,200 3.937 to 125.984 100 to 2,000 3.937 to 78.740 100 to 1,000 3.937 to 39.370 LASER
MARKERS
RF-220 100 to 2,400 3.937 to 94.488 100 to 1,300 3.937 to 51.181 100 to 600 3.937 to 23.622
PLC
RF-210 100 to 1,700 3.937 to 66.929 100 to 910 3.937 to 35.827 100 to 460 3.937 to 18.110
Note: ‌The sensing range is the possible setting range for the reflector. The fiber can detect an object less than 100 mm 3.937 in. However, note that if there are HUMAN
MACHINE
any white or highly-reflective surfaces near the fiber head, reflected incident light may affect the fiber head. If this occurs, adjust the threshold value of the INTERFACES
amplifier unit before use. ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS

FA
COMPONENTS

MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS

UV
CURING
SYSTEMS

Selection
Guide
Fibers
Fiber
Amplifiers

FX-500

FX-100

FX-300

FX-410

FX-311
FX-301-F7/
FX-301-F
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FIBER
SENSORS
LIST OF FIBERS
LASER
SENSORS
Reflective type
PHOTO- Fibers are listed in alphabetic order. Refer to p.5~ “Fiber Selection” for details of each fiber.
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1, 2) / Description
MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Model No. Red LED Blue LED Green LED Dimensions
SENSORS

AREA LONG STD S-D LONG STD FAST LONG STD FAST
SENSORS
FD-30 110 4.331 50 1.969 18 0.709 19 0.748 9 0.354 6 0.236 9 0.354 4.5 0.177 2.5 0.098 P.59
LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY FD-31 95 3.740 45 1.772 16 0.630 18 0.709 8 0.315 5 0.197 8 0.315 4 0.157 2 0.079 P.59
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE / FD-31W 40 1.575 20 0.787 10 0.394 7 0.276 4 0.157 1 to 2.5 0.039 to 0.098 5 0.197 1 to 2 0.039 to 0.079 – P.59
FLOW
SENSORS
FD-32G 120 4.724 60 2.362 20 0.787 22 0.866 11 0.433 8 0.315 15 0.591 6 0.236 4 0.157 P.59
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
FD-32GX 140 5.512 70 2.756 25 0.984 25 0.984 11 0.433 8 0.315 16 0.630 6 0.236 4 0.157 P.59

PARTICULAR FD-40 110 4.331 50 1.969 18 0.709 19 0.748 9 0.354 6 0.236 9 0.354 4.5 0.177 2.5 0.098 P.59
USE
SENSORS
FD-41 95 3.740 45 1.772 16 0.630 18 0.709 8 0.315 5 0.197 8 0.315 4 0.157 2 0.079 P.59
SENSOR
OPTIONS FD-41S 95 3.740 45 1.772 16 0.630 18 0.709 8 0.315 5 0.197 8 0.315 4 0.157 2 0.079 P.59

SIMPLE FD-41SW 40 1.575 20 0.787 10 0.394 9 0.354 1 to 4 0.039 to 0.157 1 to 2.5 0.039 to 0.098 1 to 4 0.039 to 0.157 1 to 2 0.039 to 0.079 – P.59
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
FD-41W 220 8.661 95 3.740 40 1.575 32 1.260 1 to 15 0.039 to 0.591 1 to 9 0.039 to 0.354 17 0.669 1 to 7.5 0.039 to 0.295 1.5 to 4.5 0.059 to 0.177 P.59
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS FD-42G 120 4.724 60 2.362 20 0.787 22 0.866 11 0.433 8 0.315 15 0.591 6 0.236 4 0.157 P.60

MEASURE- FD-42GW 85 3.346 35 1.378 14 0.551 14 0.551 7 0.276 5 0.197 6 0.236 4 0.157 2 0.079 P.60
MENT
SENSORS
FD-60 350 13.780 160 6.299 70 2.756 55 2.165 28 1.102 18 0.709 30 1.181 15 0.591 10 0.394 P.60
STATIC
ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION FD-61 320 12.598 145 5.709 60 2.362 48 1.890 24 0.945 16 0.630 26 1.024 13 0.512 8 0.315 P.60
DEVICES

LASER
FD-61G 200 7.874 90 3.543 40 1.575 46 1.811 23 0.906 15 0.591 26 1.024 12 0.472 8 0.315 P.60
MARKERS
FD-61S 320 12.598 145 5.709 60 2.362 48 1.890 24 0.945 16 0.630 26 1.024 13 0.512 8 0.315 P.60
PLC FD-61W 220 8.661 95 3.740 40 1.575 32 1.260 1 to 15 0.039 to 0.591 1 to 9 0.039 to 0.354 17 0.669 1 to 7.5 0.039 to 0.295 1.5 to 4.5 0.059 to 0.177 P.60

HUMAN FD-62 480 18.898 220 8.661 90 3.543 80 3.150 1 to 40 0.039 to 1.575 1 to 27 0.039 to 1.063 1 to 42 0.039 to 1.654 1 to 21 0.039 to 0.827 1 to 14 0.039 to 0.551 P.60
MACHINE
INTERFACES
FD-64X 200 7.874 85 3.346 35 1.378 32 1.260 0.5 to 16 0.020 to 0.630 0.5 to 10 0.020 to 0.394 0.5 to 16 0.020 to 0.630 0.5 to 8 0.020 to 0.315 0.5 to 5 0.020 to 0.197 P.61
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION FD-A16 200 7.874 150 5.906 50 1.969 19 0.748 14 0.551 – 20 0.787 13 0.512 – P.61
COMPONENTS

FA
FD-AL11 250 9.843 110 4.331 40 1.575 33 1.299 16 0.630 10 0.394 18 0.709 8 0.315 4.5 0.177 P.61
COMPONENTS
FD-E13 11 0.433 6 0.236 2 0.079 2 0.079 0.8 0.031 0.5 0.020 0.8 0.031 – – P.61
MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS
FD-E23 45 1.772 19 0.748 7 0.276 6 0.236 3 0.118 2 0.079 3 0.118 1.5 0.059 1 0.039 P.61

UV FD-EG30 45 1.772 19 0.748 7 0.276 6 0.236 3 0.118 2 0.079 3 0.118 1.5 0.059 1 0.039 P.61
CURING
SYSTEMS
FD-EG30S 45 1.772 19 0.748 7 0.276 6 0.236 3 0.118 2 0.079 3 0.118 1.5 0.059 1 0.039 P.62

FD-EG31 15 0.591 8 0.315 3 0.118 2 0.079 1 0.039 0.5 0.020 1 0.039 – – P.62

Applicable pipe diameter: Outer dia. ø6 to ø26 mm ø0.236 toø1.024 in transparent pipe
FD-F4 P.62
[PFA (fluorine resin) or equivalently transparent pipe, wall thickness 1 mm 0.039 in]

Applicable pipe diameter: Outer dia. ø6 to ø26 mm ø0.236 to ø1.024 in transparent pipe
Selection FD-F41 [PVC, fluorine resin, polycarbonate, acrylic, glass, wall thickness 1 to 3 mm 0.039 to 0.118 in]
P.62
Guide
Fibers ø4 mm ø0.157 in
FD-F41Y
Protective tube: Fluorine resin, length 500 mm 19.685 in (cuttable) P.62
Fiber
Amplifiers
(Note 3) Liquid surface not contacted: Beam received, Liquid surface contacted: Beam interrupted

FD-F8Y – – – – – – – – – P.62
FX-500 Applicable pipe diameter: Outer dia. ø8 mm ø0.315 in or more transparent pipe
FX-100 FD-FA93 (When used with the tying bands: ø8 to ø80 mm ø0.315 to ø3.150 in) P.62
[PFA (fluorine resin), including translucent] Liquid absent: Beam received, Liquid present: Beam interrupted
FX-300
FD-H13-FM2 310 12.205 140 5.512 47 1.850 20 0.787 11 0.433 7 0.276 20 0.787 11 0.433 7 0.276 P.63
FX-410
FD-H18-L31 0 to 15 0 to 0.591 0 to 10 0 to 0.394 2 to 6 0.079 to 0.236 – – – – – – P.63
FX-311
FX-301-F7/
FD-H20-21 270 10.630 140 5.512 47 1.850 36 1.417 18 0.709 12 0.472 20 0.787 10 0.394 7 0.276 P.63
FX-301-F
FD-H20-M1 270 10.630 140 5.512 47 1.850 36 1.417 18 0.709 12 0.472 20 0.787 10 0.394 7 0.276 P.63

FD-H25-L43 (Note 4) 3 to 25 0.118 to 0.984 4 to 20 0.157 to 0.787 4 to 16 0.157 to 0.630 – – – – – – P.63

FD-H25-L45 (Note 4) 6 to 41 0.236 to 1.614 7 to 38 0.276 to 1.496 – – – – – – – P.63

FD-H30-KZ1V-S (Note 4,5) 20 to 200 0.787 to 7.874 25 to 130 0.984 to 5.118 – – – – – – – P.64

FD-H30-L32 0 to 15 0 to 0.591 0 to 10 0 to 0.394 2 to 6 0.079 to 0.236 – – – – – – P.64

FD-H30-L32V-S (Note 4,5) 0 to 8 0 to 0.315 1.5 to 5 0.059 to 0.197 – – – – – – – P.64

Notes: 1) Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
2) The sensing range of reflective type is the value for white non-glossy paper (as for FD-H30-L32 and FD-H18-L31 50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in glass substrate).
3) Liquid inflow prevention joint, protective tube extension joint, fiber mounting joint are available. Please refer to p.38 for details.
4) The sensing range is specified for transparent glass 100 × 100 × t0.7 mm 3.937 × 3.937 × t0.028 in.
5) Sold as a set comprising vacuum type fiber + photo-terminal (FV-BR1) + fiber at atmospheric side (FT-J8).
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LIST OF FIBERS FIBER

SENSORS

LASER
Reflective type SENSORS

PHOTO-
Fibers are listed in alphabetic order. Refer to p.5~ “Fiber Selection” for details of each fiber. ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1, 2) / Description MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Model No. Red LED Blue LED Green LED Dimensions SENSORS

AREA
LONG STD S-D LONG STD FAST LONG STD FAST SENSORS

LIGHT
FD-H35-20S 160 6.299 80 3.150 26 1.024 22 0.866 11 0.433 7 0.276 12 0.472 6 0.236 4 0.157 P.64 CURTAINS /
SAFETY
FD-H35-M2 270 10.630 140 5.512 47 1.850 36 1.417 18 0.709 12 0.472 20 0.787 10 0.394 7 0.276 P.64 COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
FD-H35-M2S6 270 10.630 140 5.512 47 1.850 36 1.417 18 0.709 12 0.472 20 0.787 10 0.394 7 0.276 P.64 SENSORS
ø4 mm ø0.157 in
FD-HF40Y INDUCTIVE
Protective tube: Fluorine resin, length 500 mm 19.685 in (cuttable) P.64 PROXIMITY
(Note 3) Liquid surface not contacted: Beam received, Liquid surface contacted: Beam interrupted
SENSORS

PARTICULAR
FD-L10 (Note 4) 0 to 4.5 0 to 0.177 0 to 4 0 to 0.157 0 to 3.5 0 to 0.138 0-3.5 0 to 0.138 0 to 3 0 to 0.118 0.5 to 2.5 0.020 to 0.098 0 to 3 0 to 0.118 1 to 2 0.039 to 0.079 – P.65 USE
SENSORS
FD-L11 (Note 4) 0 to 8 0 to 0.315 0 to 7 0 to 0.906 0 to 6 0 to 0.236 7 0.276 6.5 0.256 0.5 to 5.5 0.020 to 0.217 6.5 0.256 1 to 4 0.039 to 0.157 – P.65
SENSOR
OPTIONS
FD-L12W (Note 4) 0.5 to 8 0.019 to 0.315 1 to 5.5 0.039 to 0.217 – – – – – – – P.65
SIMPLE
FD-L20H 2 to 23 0.079 to 0.906 4 to 14 0.157 to 0.551 4.8 to 9.5 0.188 to 0.374 4.5 to 10 0.177 to 0.394 5 to 9 0.197 to 0.354 5.5 to 8 0.217 to 0.315 5 to 9 0.197 to 0.354 5.5 to 8 0.217 to 0.315 – P.65 WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
FD-L21 (Note 4) 2 to 18 0.079 to 0.709 3 to 16 0.118 to 0.630 5 to 11 0.197 to 0.433 – – – – – – P.65
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
FD-L21W (Note 4) 3 to 14 0.118 to 0.551 6 to 12 0.236 to 0.472 – – – – – – – P.65
MEASURE-
FD-L22A (Note 4) 0 to 23 0 to 0.906 0 to 23 0 to 0.906 1 to 17 0.039 to 0.669 – – – – – – P.65 MENT
SENSORS
FD-L23 (Note 4) 0 to 30 0 to 1.181 0 to 30 0.039 to 1.181 2 to 27 0.079 to 1.063 – – – – – – P.65 STATIC
ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION
FD-L30A (Note 4) 0 to 43 0 to 17.441 0 to 37 0 to 1.457 0 to 26 0 to 1.024 – – – – – – P.65 DEVICES

LASER
FD-L31A (Note 4) 4 to 33 0.157 to 1.299 5 to 32 0.197 to 1.260 6 to 18 0.236 to 0.709 – – – – – – P.65 MARKERS

FD-L32H (Note 4) 0 to 50 0 to 1.969 15 to 35 0.591 to 1.378 – – – – – – – P.66

PLC
FD-R31G 92 3.622 44 1.732 17 0.669 17 0.669 8 0.315 5 0.197 8 0.315 4 0.157 2 0.079 P.66
HUMAN
FD-R32EG 45 1.772 19 0.748 7 0.276 6 0.236 3 0.118 1.5 0.059 2 0.079 1 0.039 – P.66 MACHINE
INTERFACES
FD-R33EG 15 0.591 6 0.236 2 0.079 2 0.079 0.8 0.031 0.5 0.020 1 0.039 – – P.66 ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION
FD-R34EG 38 1.496 16 0.630 6 0.236 5 0.197 2 0.079 1.5 0.059 2 0.079 1 0.039 – P.66 COMPONENTS

FA
FD-R41 150 5.906 70 2.756 28 1.102 24 0.945 1 to 13 0.039 to 0.512 1 to 9 0.039 to 0.354 1 to 15 0.039 to 0.591 1 to 8 0.039 to 0.315 3 to 6 0.118 to 0.236 P.66 COMPONENTS

FD-R60 240 9.449 120 4.724 45 1.772 42 1.654 20 0.787 0.5 to 13 0.020 to 0.512 21 0.827 0.5 to 10 0.020 to 0.394 0.5 to 7 0.020 to 0.276 P.66 MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS
FD-R61Y 230 9.055 110 4.331 45 1.771 36 1.417 17 0.669 0.5 to 11 0.020 to 0.433 19 0.748 0.5 to 9 0.020 to 0.354 1 to 6 0.039 to 0.236 P.66
UV
FD-S21 50 1.969 25 0.984 9 0.354 8 0.315 3.5 0.138 2 0.079 5 0.197 2 0.079 1.3 0.051 P.66 CURING
SYSTEMS
FD-S30 110 4.331 50 1.969 18 0.709 19 0.748 9 0.354 6 0.236 9 0.354 4.5 0.177 2.5 0.098 P.67

FD-S31 95 3.740 45 1.772 16 0.630 18 0.709 8 0.315 5 0.197 8 0.315 4 0.157 2 0.079 P.67

FD-S32 270 10.630 140 5.512 55 2.165 48 1.890 24 0.945 16 0.630 26 1.024 13 0.512 8 0.315 P.67

FD-S32W 220 8.661 95 3.740 40 1.575 32 1.260 1 to 15 0.039 to 0.591 1 to 9 0.039 to 0.354 17 0.669 1 to 7.5 0.039 to 0.295 1.5 to 4.5 0.059 to 0.177 P.67
Selection
FD-S33GW 85 3.346 35 1.378 14 0.551 14 0.551 7 0.276 5 0.197 6 0.236 4 0.157 2 0.079 P.67 Guide
Fibers
FD-S60Y 360 14.173 170 6.693 70 2.756 50 1.969 20 0.787 3 to 12 0.118 to 0.472 28 1.102 3 to 9 0.118 to 0.354 – P.67
Fiber
Amplifiers
FD-V30 45 1.772 20 0.787 7 0.276 9 0.354 – – – – – P.67

FD-V30W 15 0.591 7 0.276 – – – – – – – P.67

FX-500
FD-V50 100 3.937 45 1.772 16 0.630 12 0.472 – – 6 0.236 – – P.68
FX-100
FD-Z20HBW 1 to 70 0.0.9 to 2.756 2 to 30 0.079 to 1.181 3 to 10 0.118 to 0.394 4 to 10 0.157 to 0.394 – – – – – P.68
FX-300
FD-Z20W 1 to 59 0.0.9 to 2.323 3 to 27 0.118 to 1.063 – – – – – – – P.68
FX-410
FD-Z40HBW 0.5 to 230 0.02 to 9.055 1 to 100 0.039 to 3.937 1 to 40 0.039 to 1.575 1 to 36 0.039 to 1.417 3 to 17 1.181 to 0.669 3 to 11 1.181 to 0.433 2 to 19 0.079 to 0.748 3 to 8 0.118 to 0.315 4 to 5 0.157 to 0.197 P.68 FX-311
FD-Z40W 180 7.087 1 to 87 0.039 to 3.425 2.5 to 32 0.098 to 1.260 4 to 20 0.157 to 0.787 – – 4 to 14 0.157 to 0.551 – – P.68 FX-301-F7/
FX-301-F
FD-Z50HW 10 to 540 0.394 to 21.260 10 to 250 0.393 to 9.843 15 to 100 0.591 to 3.937 – – – – – – P.68
Notes: 1) Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
2) The sensing range of reflective type is the value for white non-glossy paper.
3) Liquid inflow prevention joint, protective tube extension joint, fiber mounting joint are available. Please refer to p.38 for details.
4) The sensing range is specified for transparent glass 100 × 100 × t0.7 mm 3.937 × 3.937 × t0.028 in (FD-L32H: R edge, FD-L21 and FD-L21W: t2 mm
t0.079 in) [FD-L10: silicon wafers 100 × 100 mm 3.937 × 3.937 in].
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FIBER
SENSORS
FIBER OPTIONS Refer to p. 69~ for details of lens dimensions.

LASER
SENSORS Lens (for thru-beam type fiber)
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS Designation Model No. Description
MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Sensing range for red LED type (mm) [Lens on both sides] (Note 2)
SENSORS
Increases the sensing Mode
AREA
range by 5 times or Fiber LONG STD S-D
SENSORS
more. FT-43 3,600 141.732 2,900 114.173 1,300 51.181
LIGHT
CURTAINS / FT-42 3,600 141.732 3,600 141.732 1,600 62.992
SAFETY • Ambient
COMPONENTS Expansion FT-45X 1,600 62.992 1,600 62.992 1,600 62.992
temperature:
PRESSURE / lens FX-LE1 –60 to +350 °C
FLOW
(Note 1) FT-R40 3,600 141.732 3,400 133.858 1,500 59.055
SENSORS –76 to +662 °F
INDUCTIVE (Note 5) FT-H35-M2 3,500 137.795 (Note 3) 2,000 78.740 750 29.528
PROXIMITY • Beam dia:
SENSORS FT-H20W-M1 1,600 62.992 (Note 3) 1,300 51.181 500 19.685
ø3.6 mm
PARTICULAR FT-H20-M1 1,600 62.992 (Note 3) 1,600 62.992 (Note 3) 900 35.433
USE
ø0.142 in
SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS Sensing range for red LED type (mm) [Lens on both sides] (Note 2)
Mode
SIMPLE Fiber LONG STD S-D
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS Tremendously FT-43 3,600 141.732 3,600 141.732 3,600 141.732
increases the sensing
WIRE-SAVING range with large FT-42 3,600 141.732 3,600 141.732 3,600 141.732
SYSTEMS
diameter lenses. FT-45X 1,600 62.992 1,600 62.992 1,600 62.992
MEASURE- Super- FT-R40 3,600 141.732 3,600 141.732 3,600 141.732
MENT • Ambient
SENSORS expansion
lens
FX-LE2 temperature: FT-H35-M2 3,500 137.795 (Note 3) 3,500 137.795 (Note 3) 3,500 137.795 (Note 3)
STATIC –60 to +350 °C
ELECTRICITY (Note 1) FT-H20W-M1 1,600 62.992 (Note 3) 1,600 62.992 (Note 3) 1,500 59.055
PREVENTION –76 to +662 °F
DEVICES
(Note 5) FT-H20-M1 1,600 62.992 (Note 3) 1,600 62.992 (Note 3) 1,600 62.992 (Note 3)
For thru-beam type fiber

LASER • Beam dia: FT-H13-FM2 3,500 137.795 (Note 3) 3,500 137.795 (Note 3) 3,500 137.795 (Note 3)
MARKERS
ø9.8 mm
ø0.386 in
PLC

HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES
Sensing range for red LED type (mm) [Lens on both sides] (Note 2)
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION Beam axis is bent by Mode
VISUALIZATION
90°. Fiber LONG STD S-D
COMPONENTS

FA
FT-43 1,200 47.244 580 22.835 250 9.843
COMPONENTS • Ambient
temperature: FT-42 1,400 55.118 640 25.197 210 8.268
Side-view
MACHINE
lens
FX-SV1 –60 to +300 °C FT-45X 1,600 62.992 650 25.591 220 8.661
VISION
SYSTEMS –76 to +572 °F
FT-H35-M2 550 21.654 280 11.024 90 3.543
(Note 5)
UV • Beam dia: FT-H20W-M1 310 12.205 140 5.512 50 1.969
CURING
SYSTEMS ø2.8 mm FT-H20-M1 550 21.654 280 11.024 90 3.543
ø0.110 in

Sensing range increases Sensing range for red LED type (mm) [Lens on both sides] (Note 2, 4)
by 4 times or more.
Expansion Mode
LONG STD S-D
• Ambient temperature: Fiber
lens for
–60 to +350 °C FT-H30-M1V-S 1,200 47.244 450 17.717 150 5.906
Selection vacuum FV-LE1 –76 to +662 °F (Note 5)
Guide
fiber
• Beam dia:
Fibers (Note 1)
ø3.6 mm
Fiber ø0.142 in
Amplifiers

Beam axis is bent by Sensing range for red LED type (mm) [Lens on both sides] (Note 2, 4)
90°.
FX-500 Vacuum Mode
LONG STD S-D
• Ambient temperature: Fiber
resistant
FX-100 –60 to +300 °C FT-H30-M1V-S 1,200 47.244 450 17.717 150 5.906
side-view FV-SV2 –76 to +572 °F (Note 5)
lens
FX-300 • Beam dia:
(Note 1)
ø3.7 mm
FX-410 ø0.146 in
FX-311 Notes: 1) Be careful sure to use it only after you have adjusted it sufficiently when installing the thru-beam type fiber equipped with the expansion lens, as the
FX-301-F7/ beam envelope becomes narrow and alignment is difficult.
FX-301-F 2) The sensing ranges are the values for red LED type amplifier. Please contact our office for details on sensing ranges for other types of amplifiers.
3) The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.
4) The fiber cable length for the FT-H30-M1V-S is 1 m 3.281 ft. The sensing ranges in LONG modes take into account the length of the FT-J8 atmospheric
side fiber.
5) Refer to p.15, p.18, p.33 and p.35 for the ambient temperatures of fibers to be used in combination.
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FIBER OPTIONS Refer to p. 69~ for details of lens dimensions. FIBER

SENSORS

LASER
Lens (for reflective type fiber) SENSORS

PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Designation Model No. Description SENSORS
MICRO
PHOTO-
Pinpoint spot of ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in. Enables detection of minute objects or small marks. ELECTRIC
Pinpoint SENSORS
spot lens
FX-MR1 • Distance to focal point: 6 ± 1 mm 0.236 ± 0.039 in • Applicable fibers: FD-42G, FD-42GW
AREA
• Ambient temperature: -40 to +70 °C -40 to +158 °F (Note) SENSORS

The spot diameter is adjustable from ø0.7 to ø2 Sensing range for red LED type (Note 1) LIGHT
Screw-in CURTAINS /
mm ø0.028 to ø0.079 in according to how much SAFETY
depth
the fiber is screwed in. Screw-in depth Distance to focal point Spot diameter COMPONENTS
• Applicable fibers: FD-42G, FD-42GW 7 mm 18.5 mm approx. ø0.7 mm PRESSURE /
Zoom lens FX-MR2 FLOW
Distance to • Ambient temperature:-40 to +70 °C SENSORS
focal point
-40 to +158 °F (Note 2) 12 mm 27 mm approx. ø1.2 mm
Spot • Accessory: M  S-EX3 (mounting bracket) INDUCTIVE
diameter 14 mm 43 mm approx. ø2.0 mm PROXIMITY
SENSORS

Extremely fine spot of ø0.15 mm ø0.006 in Sensing range for red LED type (Note 1) PARTICULAR
USE
approx. achieved. Fiber model No. Distance to focal point Spot diameter
SENSORS
• Applicable fibers:
For reflective type fiber

FD-EG31, FD-EG30, FD-42G, FD-42GW, SENSOR

Finest spot FD-EG31 7.5 ±0.5 mm ø0.15 mm approx. OPTIONS
lens
FX-MR3 FD-32G, FD-32GX
FD-EG30 7.5 ±0.5 mm ø0.3 mm approx.
• Ambient temperature: -40 to +70 °C SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
-40 to +158 °F (Note 2) FD-42G/42GW UNITS
7.5 ±0.5 mm ø0.5 mm approx.
FD-32G/32GX
WIRE-SAVING
Distance to SYSTEMS
focal point Sensing range for red LED type (Note 1)
Extremely fine spot of ø0.1 mm ø0.004 in
approx. achieved. MEASURE-
Spot diameter Fiber model No. Distance to focal point Spot diameter MENT
• Applicable fibers: SENSORS

Finest spot FD-EG31, FD-EG30, FD-42G, FD-42GW, FD-EG31 7 ±0.5 mm ø0.1 mm approx. STATIC
lens
FX-MR6 FD-32G, FD-32GX ELECTRICITY
FD-EG30 7 ±0.5 mm ø0.2 mm approx. PREVENTION
• Ambient temperature: -20 to +60 °C DEVICES
-4 to +140 °F (Note 2) FD-42G/42GW LASER
7 ±0.5 mm ø0.4 mm approx. MARKERS
FD-32G/32GX

Screw-in FX-MR2 is converted into a side-view type and Sensing range for red LED type (Note 1) PLC
depth
can be mounted in a very small space. Screw-in depth Distance to focal point Spot diameter
Zoom lens HUMAN
• Applicable fibers: FD-42G, FD-42GW MACHINE
side-view FX-MR5 • Ambient temperature: -40 to +70 °C 8 mm 13 mm approx. ø0.5 mm INTERFACES
type Distance to
focal point -40 to +158 °F (Note 2) 10 mm 15 mm approx. ø0.8 mm
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION
Spot diameter 14 mm 30 mm approx. ø3.0 mm COMPONENTS

FA
Notes: 1) The sensing ranges are the values when used in combination with a red LED type amplifier. Please contact our office for details on sensing ranges for other types of amplifier. COMPONENTS
2) Refer to p.16 or p.26 for the ambient temperatures of fibers to be used in combination.
MACHINE
VISION
Lens (For square head M3 reflective fiber) SYSTEMS

UV
Distance to Lens Fiber CURING
Spot diameter SYSTEMS
Type focal point Shape Emitting fiber
(mm in) Model No. Shape Model No.
(mm in) (mm in) core (mm in)
ø0.125 ø0.005 FD-R33EG
ø0.1 ø0.004
approx.
ø0.125 ø0.005 FD-EG31
For Square head M3 reflective fiber

ø0.15 ø0.006 ø0.175 ø0.007 FD-R34EG

approx. Selection
Guide
ø0.25 ø0.010 FD-R32EG Fibers
ø0.2 ø0.008
approx. 15.3 Fiber
0.602 ø0.25 ø0.010 FD-EG30 Amplifiers
Finest spot 7 ±0.5 FX-MR7
lens 0.276 ±0.020 ø5 ø0.197
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-R31G
FX-500
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-32G
ø0.4 ø0.016 FX-100
approx. ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-32GX
FX-300
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-42G
FX-410
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-42GW FX-311
FX-301-F7/
Sensing Lens Applicable fibers FX-301-F
Spot diameter
Type range Shape Model No. Emitting
(mm in) fiber
(mm in) Model No.
(mm in) core (mm in)
ø0.4 to ø2.0 ø0.016 to ø0.079 approx. 15 ø0.125 ø0.005 FD-R33EG, FD-EG31
Zoom lens

ø0.4 to ø2.2 ø0.016 to ø0.087 approx. 0.591 ø0.175 ø0.007 FD-R34EG

For Square head M3

10 to 30 FX-MR8
ø5 ø0.197
ø0.5 to ø2.5 ø0.020 to ø0.098 approx. 0.394 to1.181
reflective fiber

ø0.25 ø0.010 FD-R32EG, FD-EG30

ø0.8 to ø3.5 ø0.031 to ø0.138 approx. ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-R31G, FD-32G, FD-32GX, FD-42G, FD-42GW
10 ø0.125 ø0.005 FD-R33EG, FD-EG31
light lens

0.394
Parallel

0 to 30 ø0.175 ø0.007 FD-R34EG

ø4.0 ø0.157 approx. 0 to 1.181 ø5 ø0.197 FX-MR9
ø0.25 ø0.010 FD-R32EG, FD-EG30
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-R31G, FD-32G, FD-32GX, FD-42G, FD-42GW
Note: Spot diameter, distance to focal point and sensing range are specified for a red LED type amplifier.
 193 Manually Set Fiber Sensor FX-311 SERIES

FIBER
SENSORS
FIBER OPTIONS
LASER
SENSORS Others Protective tube
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC • FTP-□
SENSORS Designation Model No. Description
• FDP-□
MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC FTP-500 (0.5 m 1.640 ft)
SENSORS FT-42 FT-43
For M4
AREA FTP-1000 (1 m 3.281 ft) FT-42S FT-H13-FM2
SENSORS thread
FT-42W
Protective tube FTP-1500 (1.5 m 4.921 ft)
LIGHT
CURTAINS / for thru-beam Fiber bender
SAFETY type fiber FTP-N500 (0.5 m 1.640 ft)
COMPONENTS FT-31 FD-31 • FB-1
For M3
PRESSURE / FTP-N1000 (1 m 3.281 ft) Applicable fibers FT-31S FD-31W The protective
FLOW thread
SENSORS FT-31W tube, made of non-
FTP-N1500 (1.5 m 4.921 ft) corrosive stainless
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY steel, protects the
SENSORS FDP-500 (0.5 m 1.640 ft) FD-61 FD-62
inner fiber cable from
For M6 FD-61G FD-H13-FM2 any external forces.
PARTICULAR
USE
FDP-1000 (1 m 3.281 ft) thread FD-61S
SENSORS
Protective tube FDP-1500 (1.5 m 4.921 ft) FD-61W
SENSOR for reflective Universal sensor mounting stand
OPTIONS type fiber FDP-N500 (0.5 m 1.640 ft) Using the arm which enables adjustment in
For M4 FD-41 FD-41S the horizontal direction, sensing can also be
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
FDP-N1000 (1 m 3.281 ft) thread FD-41W FD-41SW done from above an assembly line.
UNITS
FDP-N1500 (1.5 m 4.921 ft) • MS-AJ1-F
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS The fiber bender bends the sleeve part of the fiber head at the proper 360° rotation
Fiber bender FB-1 radius. (Note 1)
MEASURE-
MENT Forward / back
SENSORS Universal sensor MS-AJ1-F Horizontal mounting type
Mounting stand assembly for fiber (For M3,
adjustment:
STATIC mounting stand 130 mm Height
ELECTRICITY M4 or M6 threaded head fiber) 5.118 in approx. adjustment:
PREVENTION (Note 2) MS-AJ2-F Vertical mounting type
150 mm 5.906 in
DEVICES
Liquid inflow approx.
This joint suppresses false operations
LASER prevention 360° Mounting hole
MARKERS
joint
MS-FX-01Y due to liquid slip-in from the top of the rotation 20° for M6 screw
protective tube. 20°
Applicable fibers

(Note 2) Angle adjustment: ±20°

PLC
Protective tube
extension joint MS-FX-02Y FD-HF40Y The protective tube can be extended.
HUMAN
(Note 2)
FD-F41Y
MACHINE
INTERFACES • MS-AJ2-F
ENERGY 360° rotation
CONSUMPTION Fiber The joint is used for mounting fibers on a
VISUALIZATION mounting joint MS-FX-03Y
COMPONENTS tank. Forward / back
(Note 2) adjustment:
FA Height
COMPONENTS The incident light intensity may vary when using a multi-core fiber or a 130 mm
5.118 in approx. adjustment:
Single core thin type sharp bending fiber. This holder suppresses the variation in
MACHINE FX-AT15A 150 mm 5.906 in
VISION
holder the incident light intensity. (Brown) approx.
SYSTEMS 360° 20° Mounting hole
rotation
UV RF-210 20° for M6 screw
CURING Used with FR-Z50HW. Angle adjustment: ±20°
SYSTEMS
Reflector RF-220 Refer to p.30 or p.41 for the sensing range of FR-Z50HW to be used
in combination.
RF-230 Single core holder
Notes: 1) Do not bend the sleeve part of any side-view type fiber or ultra-small diameter head type fiber.
2) The joint internal ferrule (MS-FX-YF) is available as a spare part. A distorted ferrule may result in leakage. • FX-AT15A

Selection
Guide
Liquid inflow prevention joint Protective tube extension joint Fiber mounting joint
Fibers MS-FX-01Y MS-FX-02Y MS-FX-03Y
• MS-FX-01Y • MS-FX-02Y • MS-FX-03Y
MS-FX-01Y
Fiber
Amplifiers
MS-FX-02Y MS-FX-03Y
MS-FX-01Y MS-FX-02Y MS-FX-03Y
Body Union nut Union nut
Ferrule (MS-FX-YF) Ferrule (MS-FX-YF)
FX-500 Body Union nut Ferrule (MS-FX-YF)
Union nut
Union nut Body Union nut Union nut
Ferrule (MS-FX-YF) Ferrule (MS-FX-YF)
FX-100 Ferrule (MS-FX-YF) Ferrule (MS-FX-YF) Ferrule
Body (MS-FX-YF)
Union nut Ferrule (MS-FX-YF)
Union nut Body Body
FX-300
Ferrule (MS-FX-YF) Body
Body
FX-410 Body
Union
Ferrule nut
(MS-FX-YF)
FX-311 Reflector Union nut
Ferrule (MS-FX-YF)
FX-301-F7/ Union nut
FX-301-F • RF-210 • RF-220 • RF-230 8.3 mm
11 mm 8.3 mm 0.327 in
33.3 mm 0.433 in 0.327 in 50.3 mm
35.3 mm
1.311 in 1.390 in 1.980 in
12.8mm
0.504 in

42.3 mm
1.665 in

59.3 mm
2.335 in
 Manually Set Fiber Sensor FX-311 SERIES
194

SPECIFICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
Amplifiers SENSORS

NPN output PNP output PHOTO-

ELECTRIC
Type SENSORS
Red LED Blue LED Green LED Red LED Blue LED Green LED MICRO
PHOTO-
Item Model No. FX-311 FX-311B FX-311G FX-311P FX-311BP FX-311GP ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 %   Ripple P-P 10 % or less AREA
SENSORS
Power consumption 840 mW or less (Current consumption 35 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage) LIGHT
CURTAINS /
NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor SAFETY
COMPONENTS
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA PRESSURE /
50 mA, if five, or more, amplifiers 50 mA, if five, or more, amplifiers FLOW
SENSORS
are connected in cascade are connected in cascade
Output • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less • Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less SENSORS
at 100 mA sink current at 100 mA sink current
PARTICULAR
50 mA, if five, or more, amplifiers 50 mA, if five, or more, amplifiers USE
are connected in cascade are connected in cascade SENSORS

SENSOR
Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13 OPTIONS

Output operation Selectable either Light-ON or Dark-ON, with selection switch SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
Short-circuit protection Incorporated
WIRE-SAVING
<Red LED type> <Blue LED type / Green LED type> SYSTEMS
Response time 250 µs or less (STD / S-D), 2 ms or less (LONG) 150 µs or less (FAST), 250 µs or less (STD), 2 ms or less (LONG) MEASURE-
selectable with selection switch selectable with selection switch MENT
SENSORS
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) STATIC
ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION
Stability indicator Green LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition) DEVICES

LASER
Sensitivity adjuster 12-turn potentiometer with indicator (Pointer part: red backlight) (Note 2) MARKERS

Timer function Incorporated with OFF-delay timer, selectable either effective (approx. 10 ms or 40 ms) or ineffective
PLC
Automatic interference prevention function Incorporated (Up to 4 sets of fiber heads can be mounted close together.) (Note 3)
HUMAN
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment) MACHINE
INTERFACES
If 4 to 7 units are connected in cascade: –10 to +50 °C +14 to +122 °F, ENERGY
Ambient temperature –10 to +55 °C –14 to +131 °F if 8 to 16 units are connected in cascade: –10 to +45 °C +14 to +113 °F CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS
Environmental resistance

(No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: –20 to +70 °C –4 to +158 °F

FA
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH COMPONENTS

Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 3,000 ℓx at the light-receiving face MACHINE

VISION
SYSTEMS
EMC EN 60947-5-2
UV
CURING
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure (Note 4) SYSTEMS

Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure (Note 4)

Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.03 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each

Shock resistance 98 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for five times each

Emitting element (modulated) Red LED Blue LED Green LED Red LED Blue LED Green LED
Selection
Guide
Peak emission wavelength 650 nm 0.026 mil 470 nm 0.019 mil 525 nm 0.021 mil 650 nm 0.026 mil 470 nm 0.019 mil 525 nm 0.021 mil
Fibers
Material Enclosure: Heat-resistant ABS, Case cover: Polycarbonate Fiber
Amplifiers
Connecting method Connector (Note 5)

Cable length Total length up to 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
FX-500
Weight Net weight: 15 g approx., Gross weight: 20 g approx. FX-100
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73.4 °F.
FX-300
2) The red backlight of the pointer part lights up more brightly when the power is turned ON and when the sensitivity is adjusted.
3) When the power supply is switched on, the emission timing are automatically set for interference prevention. FX-410
4) The voltage withstandability and the insulation resistance values given in the above table are for the amplifier only.
5) The cable for amplifier connection is not supplied as an accessory. Make sure to use the optional quick-connection cable given below. FX-311
Main cable (3-core): CN-73-C1 (cable length 1 m 3.281 ft), CN-73-C2 (cable length 2 m 6.562 ft), CN-73-C5 (cable length 5 m 16.404 ft) FX-301-F7/
FX-301-F
Sub cable (1-core): CN-71-C1 (cable length 1 m 3.281 ft), CN-71-C2 (cable length 2 m 6.562 ft), CN-71-C5 (cable length 5 m 16.404 ft)
 195 Manually Set Fiber Sensor FX-311 SERIES

FIBER
SENSORS
I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS
LASER
SENSORS FX-311□ NPN output type
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC I/O circuit diagram Wiring diagram
SENSORS
Color code of quick-connection cable
MICRO Color code of quick-connection cable
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC D (Brown) +V (Note 1)
SENSORS
Brown (Note)
Sensor circuit

AREA Load
SENSORS Load
(Black) Output + 12 to 24 V DC
Black + 12 to 24 V DC
LIGHT ±10 %
CURTAINS / Tr 100 mA max. (Note 2) ±10 %
SAFETY ZD
COMPONENTS
(Blue) 0 V (Note 1) Blue (Note)
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS Note: T
 he quick-connection sub cable does not have brown lead wire and
INDUCTIVE
Internal circuit Users’ circuit blue lead wire. The power is supplied from the connector of the main
PROXIMITY cable.
SENSORS Notes: 1) The quick-connection sub cable does not have +V (brown) and 0 V
PARTICULAR (blue). The power is supplied from the connector of the main cable. Terminal arrangement diagram
USE 2) 50 mA max., if five amplifiers, or more, are connected together.
SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS +V
Symbols … D : Reverse supply polarity protection diode
SIMPLE
ZD : Surge absorption zener diode
WIRE-SAVING Tr : NPN output transistor Output
UNITS

WIRE-SAVING 0V
SYSTEMS

MEASURE-
MENT FX-311□P PNP output type
SENSORS
STATIC
ELECTRICITY
I/O circuit diagram Wiring diagram
PREVENTION
DEVICES Color code of quick-connection cable Color code of quick-connection cable

LASER
MARKERS (Brown) +V (Note 1) Brown (Note)
Sensor circuit

ZD
PLC 100 mA max. (Note 2) Black + 12 to 24 V DC
+ 12 to 24 V DC
Tr ±10 %
(Black) Output ±10 %
HUMAN Load
MACHINE Load Blue (Note)
INTERFACES
D (Blue) 0 V (Note 1)
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION Note: T
 he quick-connection sub cable does not have brown lead wire and
VISUALIZATION blue lead wire. The power is supplied from the connector of the main
COMPONENTS Internal circuit Users’ circuit
cable.
FA
COMPONENTS Notes: 1) The quick-connection sub cable does not have +V (brown) and 0 V
(blue). The power is supplied from the connector of the main cable.
Terminal arrangement diagram
MACHINE
VISION 2) 50 mA max., if five amplifiers, or more, are connected together.
SYSTEMS

UV +V
CURING Symbols … D : Reverse supply polarity protection diode
SYSTEMS
ZD : Surge absorption zener diode
Output
Tr : PNP output transistor
0V

Selection
Guide
Fibers
Fiber
Amplifiers

FX-500

FX-100

FX-300

FX-410

FX-311
FX-301-F7/
FX-301-F
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196

PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1458~ for general precautions. FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
Timer function SENSORS
• Never use this product as a sensing device
for personnel protection. • This product incorporates an OFF-delay timer function. The PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
• In case of using sensing devices for delay time can be selected as either 10 ms. approx. or 40 SENSORS
MICRO
personnel protection, use products which ms. approx. with the timer selection switch. Since the output PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, is extended by a fixed period, it is useful when the connected SENSORS
ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection device has a slow response time or when small objects are AREA
SENSORS
applicable in each region or country. being sensed and the output signal width is small.
LIGHT
CURTAINS /
Sensing SAFETY
Timer selection condition
Light COMPONENTS
Part description switch Output Dark PRESSURE /
operation FLOW
SENSORS
Sensitivity indicator ON
(Pointer part: Red backlight) Light-ON INDUCTIVE

Normal
40 ms OFF PROXIMITY
Sensitivity adjuster
Stability indicator 10 ms SENSORS
OFF ON
(Green) Mode selection switch (Note) Dark-ON OFF
PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS

OFF-delay timer
ON
40 ms Light-ON T T T SENSOR
10 ms OFF
OPTIONS
Operation mode switch OFF ON
Operation indicator
(Orange) Timer operation mode switch (Note) Dark-ON T SIMPLE
OFF
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
Note: The mode selected by the mode selection switch for FX-311B(P) Delay time T: 10 ms approx. (when set to 10 ms),
and FX-311G(P) is 'LONG', 'STD' or 'FAST'. 40 ms approx. (when set to 40 ms) WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
Note: The diagram shows the case when 10 ms delay time is selected.
Amplifier of cascading MEASURE-
MENT
Automatic interference prevention function SENSORS
• Make sure that the power supply is off while adding or STATIC
• This product incorporates an automatic interference ELECTRICITY
removing the amplifiers. PREVENTION
prevention function. If the amplifiers are mounted in cascade, DEVICES
• Make sure to check the allowable ambient temperature, since a different emission timing is automatically set for up to LASER
MARKERS
as it depends on the number of amplifiers connected in 4 amplifiers, up to 4 sets of fibers can be mounted closely.
cascade. Further, even if the amplifiers are mounted closely along PLC
• In case two, or more, amplifiers are connected in with the digital fiber sensor FX-300 series, the interference HUMAN
cascade, make sure to mount them on a DIN rail. prevention function works. However, in case both models of MACHINE
INTERFACES
• When the amplifiers move on the DIN rail depending amplifiers are mounted in cascade, mount identical models ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
on the attaching condition, fitting them between the together. VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS
optional end plates (MS-DIN-E) mounted at the two
Wiring FA
ends. COMPONENTS

• When connecting in cascade, mount the amplifiers • Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring. MACHINE
VISION
close to each other, fitting them between the optional • Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating. SYSTEMS
end plates (MS-DIN-E) mounted at the two ends. • Take care that if a voltage exceeding the rated range is UV
CURING
• Up to maximum 15 amplifiers can be added (total 16 applied, or if an AC power supply is directly connected, SYSTEMS

amplifiers connected in cascade.) the product may get burnt or damaged.

• When connecting more than two amplifiers in cascade, • If power is supplied from a commercial switching
use the sub cable (CN-71-C□) as the quick-connection regulator, ensure that the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of
cable for the second amplifier onwards. the power supply is connected to an actual ground.
• The settings other than the interference prevention • In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, Selection
Guide
function cannot be transmitted between this product inverter motor, etc.) is used in the vicinity of this
Fibers
and other digital fiber amplifiers. Therefore, in case product, connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the
Fiber
both models of amplifiers are mounted in cascade, be equipment to an actual ground. Amplifiers

sure to mount identical models together. • Take care that short circuit of the load wrong wiring may
For more details, refer to ‘‘Cautions on sensor burn or damage the product. FX-500
connection in cascade’’ (p.159). • Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or FX-100
power lines or put them in the same raceway. This can FX-300
cause malfunction due to induction.
FX-410
• Make sure to use an isolation transformer for the DC
FX-311
power supply. If an autotransformer (single winding
FX-301-F7/
transformer) is used, this product or the power supply FX-301-F
may get damaged.
• Make sure to use the optional quick-connection cable for
the connection of the amplifier. Extension up to total
100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
However, in order to reduce noise, make the wiring as
short as possible.
 197 Manually Set Fiber Sensor FX-311 SERIES

FIBER
SENSORS
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1458~ for general precautions.

LASER
SENSORS Operation procedure Sensing method Sensitivity

Step
Operation
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
• For FX-311(P), the most suitable sensing mode can Reflective type Thru-beam type indicator
SENSORS be selected according to the application from LONG Make sure that the
MICRO
PHOTO- (long range distance), STD (standard) or S-D (reduced operation selection switch
ELECTRIC
SENSORS intensity). Furthermore, for FX-311B(P) and FX-311G(P), is set to L-ON (Light ON).
Turn the sensitivity
the sensing mode can be selected from LONG (long range In case ‘‘assist function’’
AREA adjuster fully
SENSORS is to be used, switch the
distance), STD (standard) or FAST (high speed sensing). operation selection switch
counterclockwise.
0
LIGHT MAX
CURTAINS / (Minimum sensitivity)
SAFETY in the order of L-ON (Light
COMPONENTS Mode selection switch Response ON) → D-ON (Dark ON)
Applications
PRESSURE /
FLOW FX-311(P) FX-311B(P)/311G(P) time → L-ON (Light ON).
SENSORS
Used in case long distance In the beam received condition,
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY sensing is required. slowly turn the adjuster ON
A
SENSORS LONG LONG clockwise and find the point
STD STD However, the response 2 ms Beam where the sensor is switched
PARTICULAR Beam
S-D FAST time is longer than in received 0 MAX
USE received ON. The pointer flashes
SENSORS STD mode. once at the point . (Note 1)
SENSOR
OPTIONS
LONG LONG Used for general sensing In the beam not received condition,
STD STD 250 μs slowly turn the adjuster further
S-D FAST application.
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING clockwise until the sensor goes
UNITS LONG Used in case high speed into the ON state again. Once it
― STD 150 μs
WIRE-SAVING FAST sensing is required. is switched on, turn the adjuster OFF
B
SYSTEMS counterclockwise a little and find
Since the emitted light
MEASURE- Beam not Beam not the point where it is switched
amount is restricted in 0 MAX
MENT received received OFF. The pointer flashes twice at ON
SENSORS this mode, it is suitable for the point . (Note 2)
STATIC
ELECTRICITY LONG delicate sensing, such as If the sensor does not go into
PREVENTION
DEVICES
STD ― when the received light 250 μs the ON state, MAX is the point
S-D is saturated due to too
LASER
.
MARKERS short a sensing distance
or when detecting Turn the adjuster towards
translucent objects, etc. the point from the point
PLC
slowly. The pointer starts Optimum point
Note: Make sure to carry out sensitivity adjustment after mode setting. flashing when it approaches
HUMAN
MACHINE ― ― the optimum sensitivity point
INTERFACES Sensitivity adjustment
ENERGY
and flashes faster at the
CONSUMPTION • Adjust the sensitivity, observing the operation indicator (orange). optimum sensitivity point for 3
VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS
However, since the condition for lighting up of the indicator sec. This point is the optimum
sensitivity point. (Note 2)
FA
COMPONENTS depends on the combination of the sensing condition and the
Select either L-ON (Light ON) or D-ON (Dark ON)
selected operation of L/D-ON, verify it from the table below. according to your application.
MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS : Lights up  : Turns off Notes: 1
 ) When ‘‘assist function’’ is not used, the pointer does not flash.
UV 2) W hen ‘‘assist function’’ is not used, the middle point of and is
CURING Sensing Operation regarded as the optimum sensitivity point.
SYSTEMS Operation
condition indicator 3) In order to protect the mechanism, the sensitivity adjuster idles
when over turned, which may result in a backlash of 1 to 2
L-ON (Light-ON) divisions.
Light 4) D epending upon the sensing conditions, stable sensing may be
D-ON (Dark-ON)
possible at a position which is slightly shifted from the optimum
L-ON (Light-ON) sensitivity point.
Selection
Dark 5) D o not move or bend the fiber cable after the sensitivity
Guide D-ON (Dark-ON) adjustment. Detection may become unstable.
Fibers
• The sensitivity adjuster is a 12-turn Pointer Others
Fiber
Amplifiers
potentiometer. The maximum sensitivity 6
is obtained by turning it fully clockwise. 4 8 • Do not use during the initial transient time (0.5 sec.
approx.) after the power supply is switched on.
FX-500 • The pointer shows the present • Take care that the sensor is not directly exposed to
FX-100 sensitivity level. fluorescent lamp from a rapid-starter lamp, a high
frequency lighting device or sunlight etc. , as it may affect
0 MAX
FX-300
the sensing performance.
FX-410
<Sensitivity indicator> • This sensor is suitable for indoor use only.
FX-311 Assist function • Do not use this sensor in places having excessive vapor,
FX-301-F7/ • This product incorporates an ‘‘assist function’’, which dust, etc., or where it may come in contact with corrosive
FX-301-F
helps to easily search the optimum sensitivity position by gas.
flashing of the pointer. In order to make ‘‘assist function’’ • Take care that the sensor does not come in contact with
effective, switch the operation selection switch in the order water, oil, grease, organic solvents, such as, thinner etc.,
or strong acid, and alkaline.
L-ON (Light ON) → D-ON (Dark ON) → L-ON (Light ON).
Notes: 1) ‘‘Assist function’’ cannot be used when adjusting sensitivity for • This sensor cannot be used in an environment containing
moving objects. inflammable or explosive gases.
2) ‘‘Assist function’’ turns off automatically once the sensitivity • Never disassemble or modify the sensor.
adjustment has been completed.
3) In case ‘‘assist function’’ is not to be used, set the operation
selection switch to D-ON (Dark ON) and wait for 2 sec., or more, to
make ‘‘assist function’’ ineffective.
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198

DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data in the dimensions can be downloaded from our website. FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
FX-311□   FX-311□P Amplifier CN-73-C1   CN-73-C2   CN-73-C5 Main cable (Optional) SENSORS

PHOTO-
Mounting drawing with a hand-turned knob attached ELECTRIC
L SENSORS
cover FX-AJ1 (Optional)
MICRO
PHOTO-
Sensitivity adjuster ELECTRIC
Sensitivity indicator SENSORS
Timer selection switch ø3.3 ø0.130
(Pointer part: red backlight) cable AREA
Mode selection switch SENSORS
Stability indicator Operation mode switch
(Green) 10
0.394 LIGHT
14 6 CURTAINS /
1.75 0.551 0.236 SAFETY
0.069 2.9 COMPONENTS
Operation indicator 2.54 0.114
(Orange) 0.35 0.100 PRESSURE /
8.3 2.5 0.014 FLOW
0.327 25.6 0.098 8 10.5 SENSORS
1.008 0.315 0.413 INDUCTIVE
42.55 6.5 8.5 PROXIMITY
0.256 0.335 2.54 7 SENSORS
1.675 0.100
Hand-turned knob 0.2 0.276 3
attached cover 2.65 0.008 10 0.118 PARTICULAR
0.104 0.394 7.2 USE
(Optional) 13.6 0.283 SENSORS
0.535
SENSOR
OPTIONS
Hand-turned knob
• Length L
3 64.5 SIMPLE
2.539 3 attached cover
10 0.118 Communication 27.8 0.118 (Optional) Model No. Length L WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
0.394 window 1.094 7
Beam-
0.276 CN-73-C1 1,000 39.370
emitting WIRE-SAVING
part CN-73-C2 2,000 78.740 SYSTEMS

34.5 30.5 CN-73-C5 5,000 196.850 MEASURE-

1.358 1.201 MENT
10.5 SENSORS
7 0.276
0.413 STATIC
7 0.276 CN-71-C1   CN-71-C2   CN-71-C5 Sub cable (Optional) ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION
13.5 36.5 DEVICES
Beam- 1.437 3.95 0.156
receiving 3 0.531
0.118 Suitable for 35 mm 1.378 in L LASER
part MARKERS
width DIN rail

PLC
ø3.3 ø0.130
cable HUMAN
MACHINE
10 INTERFACES
0.394 6 ENERGY
14 0.236 CONSUMPTION
0.551 2.9 VISUALIZATION
2.54 0.114 COMPONENTS
0.100
FA
COMPONENTS
10.5
0.413
MACHINE
2.54 VISION
7 SYSTEMS
0.100 0.2 0.276
2.65 3
0.008 10 0.118 UV
0.104 0.394 7.2 CURING
13.6 0.283 SYSTEMS
0.535

• Length L
Model No. Length L
CN-71-C1 1,000 39.370
Selection
CN-71-C2 2,000 78.740 Guide
CN-71-C5 5,000 196.850 Fibers
Fiber
Amplifiers
MS-DIN-2 Amplifier mounting bracket (Optional) MS-DIN-E End plate (Optional)
FX-500
21.6
0.850 FX-100
5.2 16
0.205 0.630 2.75 M3 (length 18 mm 0.709 in) pan head screws FX-300
0.108
8.5 10 FX-410
3
0.335 5 0.197 0.394 3 60 0.118
0.118 M3 square nut
3.2 5.2 15 2.362 5.6 FX-311
3.2 0.591
0.126 0.205 0.220
35 0.126 FX-301-F7/
0.4 2 1.378 FX-301-F
0.016 ø1.8 0.079 2 24.7
ø0.071 0.079 0.972
7.5
0.295 4.2 0.165 t1
t 0.039 1.6 32
0.063 1.260 4
2-ø3.2 ø0.126 27 0.157
holes 1.063 Suitable for 35 mm 1.378 in
width DIN rail
Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)
(Uni-chrome plated) Material: Polycarbonate