FS-N10 Series: User's Manual

96141E
Digital Fiber Sensor
FS-N10 Series
User's Manual
Read this manual before use.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Introduction
This manual describes the basic operations and hardware functions of the FS-N10 Series.
Read the manual carefully to ensure safe performance and function of the FS-N10 Series.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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damage.
Failure to follow the instructions may lead to death or serious

DANGER
injury.
WARNING Failure to follow the instructions may lead to injury.
Failure to follow the instructions may lead to product damage or

CAUTION
failure of the product.
Point
Provides additional information on proper operations.
Reference
Reference Provides advanced and useful information for operation.
Safety Precautions
Hints on Correct Use
• Do not use this product in safety circuits for human protection.

• This product is not explosion-proof. Do not use the product in
WARNING places with flammable gas, liquid, or dust.
• This product uses DC power. Do not apply AC power. The
product may explode or burn if an AC voltage is applied.
• Do not wire the amplifier line along with power lines or high-tension lines, as the
sensor may malfunction or be damaged due to noise.
• When using a commercially available switching regulator, ground the frame ground
terminal and ground terminal.
• Do not use the FS series outdoors, or in a place where extraneous light can enter
the light receiving element directly.
• Due to individual dispersion characteristics and the difference in fiber unit models,
the maximum sensing distance or displayed value may not be the same on all
units.
• If the sensor is used for a long time with the APC function enabled and the LED is
imposed with a heavy load, the current consumption of the sensor for light
emission will become constant and 'END APC' will be displayed. The sensor can
still be used in this case. However, replace the sensor if even small changes in
received light intensity should be detected for precise detection.
 About UL Certification
The FS-N Series is UL and C-UL certified, and is compliant with the UL and CSA
standards.
• Applicable standardsUL508 Industrial Control Equipment
CAN/CSA C22.2 No.14-M05 Industrial Control Equipment
• UL File No. E301717
• UL categories: NRKH, NRKH7
• Enclosure Type 1 (based on UL50 standard)
 Notes on UL Certification
• The power source used with the FS-N Series must be UL Listing certified for Class
2 output as stipulated by US National Electric Code (NEC) NFPA70.
• Power supply/Control input/Control output shall be connected to a single Class 2
source only.
• Connect the FS-N12 and N14 to the FS-N11 and N13 main units for use.
• Use with the over current protection device which is rated 30V or more and not
more than 1A.
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Safety Precautions
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Manual Organization
1 Before Using Outlines the package contents and identifies part

names and functions.
1
Installation and
2 Connection
Provides procedures for installing sensor amplifiers
and cables, as well as operating precautions.
2
3 Basic Operation Explains basic instructions for operating and setting
the sensor amplifiers.
Settings for
3
4 Advanced
Functions
Describes settings for advanced functions of the
FS-N10 Series.
4
5 Specifications Provides the specifications, circuit diagrams and
dimensions of the FS-N10 Series.
5
6 Appendix Provides the troubleshooting instructions and initial
settings (default values).
6
<Points for Using This Manual>
• When you "Forgot the operation methods" or "Want to find the operation pro-
cedures"  Go to pages 3-2, 4-2
• When you "Want to try out the FS-N10"
 Go to Chapters 2 and 3
• When you "Want to fully utilize the various functions"
 Go to Chapters 3 and 4
• When you "Want to know the meanings of terms used"
 Go to Chapter 6 (Index)
• When you "Want to troubleshoot the FS-N10"
 Go to Chapter 6 (Troubleshooting)
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions............................................................................... 1
Manual Organization ........................................................................... 3
Table of Contents................................................................................. 4
Chapter 1 Before Using

1-1 Checking the Package Contents.......................................................... 1-2
Sensor Amplifier.............................................................................. 1-2
List of Optional Parts....................................................................... 1-2
1-2 Part Names .......................................................................................... 1-3
Sensor Amplifier.............................................................................. 1-3
Display/control unit.......................................................................... 1-4
1-3 Model Number Description .................................................................. 1-5
1-4 Fiber Units............................................................................................ 1-6
Chapter 2 Installation and Connection

2-1 Installing Sensor Amplifiers.................................................................. 2-2
Mounting the Sensor Amplifier ........................................................ 2-2
Wiring Diagrams for Sensor Amplifiers ........................................... 2-4
2-2 Connecting the Fiber Unit .................................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3 Basic Operation

3-1 Quick Reference .................................................................................. 3-2
3-2 Switching Output.................................................................................. 3-4
Output Switch (L-on/D-on) .............................................................. 3-4
3-3 Adjusting Sensitivity ............................................................................. 3-5
List of Sensitivity Adjusting Methods............................................... 3-5
Preset Function ............................................................................... 3-6
Work-Preset Function ..................................................................... 3-7
Maximum Sensitivity Preset Function ............................................. 3-8
Full Auto Preset Function................................................................ 3-9
Two-point Calibration..................................................................... 3-11
Maximum Sensitivity Calibration ................................................... 3-12
Full Auto Calibration ...................................................................... 3-13
Positioning Calibration................................................................... 3-14
Other Calibration Methods ............................................................ 3-15
3-4 Setting the Current Received Light Intensity to 0 (Zero Shift)............ 3-16
Zero Shift Function........................................................................ 3-16
Operating Principle of the Zero Shift Function .............................. 3-16

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3-5 Light emission/Received light intensity adjustment (Saturation Canceling)...... 3-18

Saturation Canceling function ....................................................... 3-18
3-6 Loading the Recommended Settings (Recipe Function) ................... 3-19
Selecting Recipe ........................................................................... 3-19
List of Recipes and Recommended Fiber Units............................ 3-20
3-7 Initialization ........................................................................................ 3-21
Initialization of Settings (Reset to Initial Values) ........................... 3-21
3-8 Locking in MEGA Mode ..................................................................... 3-22
MEGA Mode Lock (1-Output Type Only)....................................... 3-22
3-9 Disabling the Key Operation .............................................................. 3-23
Key Lock........................................................................................ 3-23
Key Lock with PIN Number ........................................................... 3-24
Chapter 4 Settings for Advanced Functions

4-1 List of Settings ..................................................................................... 4-2
4-2 Basic Settings ...................................................................................... 4-4
Power Modes .................................................................................. 4-4
Sensitivity Setting............................................................................ 4-4
4-3 Detection Settings (Func) .................................................................... 4-7
Output Timer ................................................................................... 4-7
Detection Mode ............................................................................... 4-8
External Input................................................................................ 4-17
Writing of External Input to EEPROM ........................................... 4-19
Adjusting Light Emission/Received Light Intensity (Attenuation) ... 4-20
Analog output scaling (FS-N11MN only)....................................... 4-21
Analog scaling mode (FS-N11MN only)........................................ 4-22
4-4 Display Settings (diSP) ...................................................................... 4-23
Display Reverse ............................................................................ 4-23
Sub Display ................................................................................... 4-23
Preset Saturation Function............................................................ 4-28
4-5 System Settings (SYS) ...................................................................... 4-30
APC function ................................................................................. 4-30
Power Save ................................................................................... 4-31
Display Gain.................................................................................. 4-32
Interference Prevention ................................................................. 4-33
Common Key-Operations Function ............................................... 4-34
4-6 2-output Settings ( )............................................................. 4-35
Detection Mode for Output2 .......................................................... 4-35
Output Timer for Output2 .............................................................. 4-38
4-7 Settings Save/Recall .......................................................................... 4-39
Custom Save (Settings Save) ....................................................... 4-39
User Reset (Settings Recall)......................................................... 4-40
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Table of Contents
Chapter 5 Specifications
5-1 Specifications....................................................................................... 5-2
1-Output Type.................................................................................. 5-2
2-Output Type.................................................................................. 5-3
Monitor Output Type........................................................................ 5-4
Zero Line Type ................................................................................ 5-5
5-2 Input/Output Circuit Diagram ............................................................... 5-6
1-Output Type.................................................................................. 5-6
2-Output Type.................................................................................. 5-6
Monitor output type ......................................................................... 5-7
5-3 Dimensions .......................................................................................... 5-8
Chapter 6 Appendix
6-1 Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 6-2
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................... 6-2
Error Displays and Corrective Actions............................................. 6-5
6-2 Factory Default Setting (Default Value) List ......................................... 6-6
6-3 List of Recipe Function Settings .......................................................... 6-7
6-4 Restrictions on Each Detection Mode.................................................. 6-9
Restrictions for Sensitivity Settings in Each Detection Mode.......... 6-9
6-5 Index .................................................................................................. 6-10

Before Using
This chapter outlines the package contents and identifies part
names and functions. 1
1-1 Checking the Package Contents ........................ 1-2
1-2 Part Names ........................................................ 1-3
1-3 Model Number Description................................. 1-5
1-4 Fiber Units .......................................................... 1-6
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1-1 Checking the Package Contents
Before using the unit, make sure that the following equipment and accessories are
included in the package.
1 We have thoroughly inspected the package contents before shipment. However, in the
event of defective or broken items, contact your nearest KEYENCE office.
Reference The FS-N10 Series are amplifier units. Each amplifier unit must be used with a
Before Using
separately sold fiber unit. Select a fiber unit that suits the intended application.
"Fiber Units" (page 1-6)
Sensor Amplifier
FS-N10 Series
Sensor amplifier x 1 Fiber cutter (OP-87098) x 1

Instruction Manual x 1
List of Optional Parts

OP-73880 OP-26751 OP-87098
Amplifier mounting bracket End unit x 2 Fiber cutter x 1

(for main unit) x 1 For information on how to use, refer to For information on how to use,
For information on how to use, refer to "Installing Sensor Amplifiers" (page 2-2). refer to "Connecting the Fiber
"Installing Sensor Amplifiers" (page 2-2). Unit" (page 2-6).
OP-73864 OP-73865
M8 connector cable (2 m) x 1 M8 connector cable (10m) x 1

Input/Output cables needed for using the Input/Output cables needed for using the
M8 connector type. M8 connector type.
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1-2 Part Names
Sensor Amplifier
1
Display/control unit Expansion connector*1
Before Using
Fiber lock lever Expansion connector*1*2
Dust cover
Connection
T Cable*3
R (FS-N1‫غ‬/N1‫غ‬P)
Fiber transmit / receive indicators

Fiber connection ports
M8 connector type
(FS-N1‫غ‬CN/N1‫غ‬CP)
e-CON connector
(FS-N1‫غ‬EN)
*1 Expansion protective cover is installed at the factory prior to shipment.

*2 Not provided on the main unit (FS-N11 □ /N13 □ ).
*3 No connecting cables are provided for the Zero Line type (FS-N10).

1-2 Part Names
Display/control unit
1 1-output type (FS-N11/N12/N11C/N12C/N11EN/N12EN/N11MN/N10)
①-2
Before Using
⑩ ⑧ ⑦
①-1 ⑨
②
③ ④ ⑤ ⑥-1
1 2
⑥-2
Item Description
Operation indicator
① -1 Indicates the current output (detection) status.
(1-output/Zero line type)
Operation indicator Indicates the current output (detection) status of channels 1 and 2
① -2
(2-output type) separately.
Use when setting sensitivity, etc.
② [SET] button
"Adjusting Sensitivity" (page 3-5)
Set value display Displays a setting value or advanced setting item in this area of 7-
③ (green display) segment green indicators.
Current value display Displays the current value (received light intensity) and selection
④ (red display) items for detailed settings with red 7-segment display.
⑤ Manual button Used to adjust the setting value or select an option.
Changing power modes.
SEL: Allows you to set a power mode using the "Changing Power
Power select switch Modes" function of basic setup.
⑥ -1
(1-output type)* M: Fixes the power mode to the "MEGA mode".
"Locking in MEGA Mode" (page 3-22)
Channel toggle switch Toggles between channels 1 and 2 for configuring the received light
⑥ -2
(2-output type)* intensity display or sensitivity setting.
Used for presetting or setting values or parameters.
⑦ [PRESET] button
"Preset Function" (page 3-6)
Used for toggling L-on/D-on, proceeding to advanced settings, or
⑧ [MODE] button
confirming selections.
Lights when a DATUM mode is in effect.
⑨ DTM indicator "DATUM1 mode" (page 4-9)
"DATUM2 mode" (page 4-11)
Lights when preset value is set.
⑩ PST indicator
*Not provided on the Zero Line type (FS-N10).

1-3 Model Number Description
The numbers and letters used in product names are explained below:
FS-N1 1
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Before Using
(1) Amplifier type (2) Special type
0: Expansion unit (Zero line) (None): Standard
1: Main unit (1-output) M : Monitor output
2: Expansion unit (1-output)
3: Main unit (2-output)
4: Expansion unit (2-output)
(3) Cable type (4) Output type
(None): 2-meter cable N: NPN
C : M8 connector P: PNP
E : e-CON connector
(4) Output
Model (1) Amplifier type (2) Special type (3) Cable type
type
FS-N11N Main unit (1-output) NPN output
FS-N11P Main unit (1-output) PNP output
2-meter cable
FS-N12N Expansion unit (1-output) NPN output
FS-N12P Expansion unit (1-output) PNP output
FS-N11CN Main unit (1-output) NPN output
Standard
FS-N11CP Main unit (1-output) PNP output
M8 connector
FS-N12CN Expansion unit (1-output) NPN output
FS-N12CP Expansion unit (1-output) PNP output
FS-N11EN Main unit (1-output) e-CON
NPN output
FS-N12EN Expansion unit (1-output) connector
FS-N11MN Main unit (1-output) Monitor NPN output
2-meter cable
output
FS-N13N Main unit (2-output) NPN output
FS-N13P Main unit (2-output) PNP output
2-meter cable
FS-N14N Expansion unit (2-output) NPN output
Standard
FS-N14P Expansion unit (2-output) PNP output
FS-N13CP Main unit (2-output)
M8 connector PNP output
FS-N14CP Expansion unit (2-output)
FS-N10 Expansion unit ( Zero line) − − −

1-4 Fiber Units
The FS-N10 Series are amplifier units. They must be used in combination with
separately-sold fiber units.
1 Reference For fiber unit details, refer to the KEYENCE general catalog or contact your
nearest KEYENCE office.
Before Using
Integrated Sleeve Bracket Threaded Cylinder

bracket
Narrow beam/ Retro-reflective Area Small spot Definite

high power reflective reflective
High-flex Oil/Chemical Liquid level LCD,

resistant semiconductor

Installation and Connection
This chapter provides procedures for installing sensor amplifiers and
cables, as well as operating precautions. 2
2-1 Installing Sensor Amplifiers ................................ 2-2
2-2 Connecting the Fiber Unit......................................... 2-6

2-1 Installing Sensor Amplifiers
Mounting the Sensor Amplifier
Mounting on a DIN rail
2 1 Align the claw at the bottom of the main

body with the DIN rail, as shown on the
(3)
right.
While pushing the main body in the direc-
tion of the arrow (1), push down in the (2)

direction of arrow (2). (1)
2 To release the amplifier, raise the amplifier

body in the direction of arrow (3) while
pushing in the direction of arrow (1).
Installation on a wall
Reference This method applies only when using the main unit independently. If the
main unit is connected with an expansion unit(s), use the method of mount-
ing on a DIN rail.
1 Mount the amplifier on the amplifier mount-

ing bracket (OP-73880, sold separately),
using the same manner as "Mounting on a
DIN rail".
2 Secure the unit with two M3 screws as

shown in the illustration. OP-73880
Connecting multiple amplifiers

Up to 16 expansion units can be connected to 1 main unit. Note, however, that the
2-output type is considered as 2 expansion units.
Mount on DIN rail and install on metal surface when connecting
WARNING
multiple amplifiers or mounting main units together.

Point • Contact your nearest KEYENCE office when connecting a unit

other than the N-bus (KEYENCE’s wire-saving system) compatible
sensor amplifier, including FS-N10 Series, or the NU Series com-
munication module.
• Turn the power off before connecting multiple expansion units.
• Do not touch the expansion connector with your bare hands.
• When using the FS-N10 Series as a main unit, use the products
2
within the expansion unit’s power voltage range if the power volt-

age range of the expansion unit is narrower than the FS-N10
Series.
1 Remove the protection covers from the main unit

and expansion unit(s).
Main unit Expansion unit
2 Mount the main unit and expansion unit(s) on the

DIN rail.
(3)
(2)
(1)
3 Slide the main unit and expansion unit(s)

together. Engage the 2 claws of the expansion unit
with the recesses on the main unit side until you
hear/ feel a click.
4 Attach the separately sold end units (OP-26751: a

set of 2 units) to the DIN rail in the same manner
as step (2) (Tightening torque: 0.6N•m or less). End unit
5 Secure the amplifiers between the end units.

Tighten the screws at the top (2 screws × 2 units)
End unit
with a Phillips screwdriver to fix the end units.

Wiring Diagrams for Sensor Amplifiers
Point · Be sure to turn off the power before wiring.

· Insulate each input or output cable that will not be used.
2
Wiring Diagrams for Cable Types
 1-output type (FS-N11/N12)
Brown*
12 to 24 VDC
Blue*
Black
Output
* FS-N11N/N11P only
 2-output type (FS-N13/N14)

Brown*
12 to 24 VDC
Blue*
Black
Output1
White
Output2
Pink
External input
* FS-N13N/N13P only
 Monitor output type (FS-N11MN)

Brown
12 to 24 VDC
Blue
Black
Output
Orange* Monitor output

（1 to 5V）
* Connect to a device having an input
impedance 10 kΩ or more.

Wiring Diagrams for M8/e-CON Connector Types
 M8 connector, 1-output type (FS-N11C/N12C)

Pins and wire colors of OP-73864/OP-73865
12 to 24 VDC
M8 connector Pin layout 1
2 4
3
2

External input
Connected pin No. Wire color Function
Brown 12 to 24 VDC
Output White External input
* FS-N11CN/N11CP only Blue 0V
Black Output
 e-CON connector, 1-output type (FS-N11EN/N12EN)
1 2
e-CON connector Pin layout
12 to 24 VDC 3 4
External input
Output
* FS-N11EN only
 M8 connector, 2-output type (FS-N13CP/N14CP)

Pins and wire colors of OP-73864/OP-73865
12 to 24 VDC 2 4
M8 connector Pin layout 1 3
Output1
Connected pin No. Wire color Function
Brown 12 to 24 VDC
Output2 White Output2
*FS-N13CP only Blue 0V
Black Output1

2-2 Connecting the Fiber Unit
This section provides procedures for connecting the fiber unit and operating
precautions.
1 Install the fiber unit.
After the installation, check that the transmitter and receiver of the sensor are
2 spaced properly. Also check that the optical axis is aligned.
2 If the fiber unit is a free cut type, cut any excess length of the fiber.
(1) Insert the fiber into the hole in the cutter.

(2) Bring down the blade in a single, swift motion to cut the fiber.
(2)
Fiber
Fiber cutter
(OP-87098)
(1)
Always insert fiber from the side with writing.
Point Failure to observe the cautions below may result in an improperly

cut surface, which may reduce the detection distance.
· When cutting the fiber unit, be sure to use a gray fiber cutter
(OP-87098)
· Cut the fiber unit in a single motion without stopping the blade
halfway through.
· Do not use the same hole twice.
3 Open the dust cover in the

direction of arrow (1).
4 Move the fiber lock lever down in

the direction of arrow (2). (1)
(3)
(2)

5 Insert the fiber unit into the fiber connection ports on the amplifier.
Insert the fiber unit until it reaches the position of the transmit / receive
indicators (approximately 14 mm).
Fiber
2

Fiber connection ports Fiber transmit / receive indicators
6 Move the fiber lock lever back in the direction of arrow (3) to secure the
fiber.
Point · If a thin fiber unit is used, an adapter provided with the thin fiber unit
will be required.
Make sure to use the adapter that matches the thin fiber unit.
Cable outer dia Adapter Appearance

AdapterA
1.3
(OP-26500)
AdapterB
1.0
(OP-26501)
· To connect a coaxial reflective fiber unit to the amplifier, connect the

single-core fiber to the transmitter (T) side, and connect the
multiple-core fiber to the receiver side (R).
Single-core fiber Transmitter

T
Multi-core fiber Receiver
Position of fiber transmit / receive indicators

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Basic Operation
This chapter explains basic instructions for operating and setting the
sensor amplifier. 3
3-1 Quick Reference................................................. 3-2
3-2 Switching Output ................................................ 3-4
3-3 Adjusting Sensitivity ........................................... 3-5
3-4 Setting the Current Received Light Intensity
to 0 (Zero Shift) ................................................ 3-16
3-5 Light emission/Received light intensity
adjustment (Saturation Canceling) ................... 3-18
3-6 Loading the Recommended Settings
(Recipe Function) ............................................. 3-19
3-7 Initialization....................................................... 3-21
3-8 Locking in MEGA Mode.................................... 3-22
3-9 Disabling the Key Operation ............................. 3-23

3-1 Quick Reference
The main setting operations are explained according to purpose. Refer to Chapter 4
for information on advanced function settings and explanations not given below.
Operation Operation indicator
indicator (1-output/Zero line type)
(2-output type) PST DTM [MODE]
indicator indicator button [PRESET]
button
3 [SET] button
Manual button Power select switch
(1-output type))
1 2
Channel select
Basic Operation
switch (2-output type)
Reference
Purpose Description Operation procedures
page
Swiching the 1. Press the [MODE] button.

1 Swiching the output. (L-on/D-on) 3-4
output 2. Switch with the ( ) button.
Set the current received light intensity Press the [PRESET] button while the PST
2 3-6
to "100.0". (Preset) indicator is OFF.
When preset is valid, register the
3 received light intensity ".0". After step 7, press the [PRESET] button + 3-7
(Work-preset)* button in the state to be set as ".0".
Adjusting the
sensitivity and Set the received light intensity slightly While the PST indicator is OFF, press and hold
integrating the higher than when the setting was the [PRESET] button. Reflective model: When
4 made, to "100.0". (Maximum sensitivity 3-8
display to "100.0" no workpiece is present. Thrubeam/Retro-
and ".0" preset)* reflective model: When a workpiece is present.
Automatically register "100.0" and ".0"
when workpiece passes by. (Full Auto Press and hold the [PRESET] button while the
5 3-9
PST indicator is OFF.
preset)*
6 Cancel the various preset functions. Press and hold the [PRESET] button. 3-6
Set the setting value at the midpoint 1. Press the [SET] button once when a work-
between the received light intensity piece is present.
7 3-11
values when a workpiece is present 2. Press the [SET] button once when no work-
and absent. (2-point calibration) piece is present.
Set the setting value slightly higher Reflective model: Press and hold the [SET] but-
than the received light intensity value ton when no workpiece is present. Thrubeam/
8 3-12
at which the setting was made. (Maxi- Retro-reflective model: Press and hold the
mum sensitivity calibration) [SET] button when a workpiece is present.
Adjusting the
sensitivity Set the setting value automatically
Press and hold the [SET] button while the
9 when a workpiece is passing through. 3-13
workpiece passes through.
(Full auto calibration)
1. Press the [SET] button once when no work-
Set the setting value to the base point
piece is present.
10 where the workpiece is positioned. 3-14
2. Press and hold the [SET] button at the posi-
(Positioning calibration)
tioning point.
11 Finely adjust the setting value directly. Press the ( ) button. 1-4
Shifting the Set the current display to "0". (Zero Press the [PRESET] button + button when
12 3-16
received light shift) the PST indicator is OFF.
intensity to "0"
13 Cancel the zero shift function. Press and hold the [PRESET] button. 3-16
Need to prevent
the received light Automatically adjusts to appropriate Briefly press [MODE] + [SET] buttons with the
intensity from 14 light emission and light receiving sen- amount of received light in maximum-saturated 3-18
becoming satu- sitivity. condition.
rated.

3-1 Quick Reference
Reference
page
1. Press and hold the [SET] button and [PRE-
SET] button.
Loading the 2. Display the LoAd screen with the ( )
recommended set- 15 Load the recommended settings. button, and press the [MODE] button.
(Recipe function) 3-19
tings 3. Select the recipe such as r-1 FALL with the
( ) button.
4. Press the [MODE] button to execute.
SET] button.
Initializing the set- Initializing (Restore to factory default 2. Press the [MODE] button while on the rSt
16 screen. 3-21
tings settings)
Displaying the out-

3. Select init with the ( ) button.
4. Press the [MODE] button to execute. 3
put 2 display Set the channel switch to .
17 Switch to the output 2 display screen. * The output 2 sensitivity and advanced set- 4-35
screen with the
Basic Operation
2-output type tings can be modified in this state.
Switching to the
maximum received Adjust the power mode to the MEGA
light intensity 18 mode. Set the power select switch to . 3-22
power mode
Press and hold the [MODE] button and the

19 Activating the key lock 3-23
( ) button simultaneously.

20 Deactivating the key lock 3-23
Preventing 1. Press the ( ) button10 times while

incorrect Activating the password-protected key holding down the [MODE] button.
operations 21 3-24
lock 2. Input the password with the ( ) button.
1. Press the ( ) button 10 times while

Deactivating the password-protected holding down the [MODE] button.
22 key lock 2. Input the password with the ( ) button. 3-24
3. Press the [MODE] button to deactivate the
key lock.
23 Setting the advanced functions Press and hold the [MODE] button. 4-1
1. Press and hold the [MODE] button, but-

Setting to rescale at each preset exe- ton and [SET] button simultaneously.
24 cution so that analog output is "5 V" 2. Press the [MODE] button once or twice. 4-22
output in respect to "100.0".* 3. Select "Pr-A PrST" with ( ) button, and
Others press the [MODE] button.
(Advanced
function settings, Switching the display to extended dis- After setting the sub-display with the advanced
etc.) 25 play or received light intensity hold function settings, press the [MODE] button 4-23
display, etc. (sub-display) twice.
Resetting the following values
* Received light intensity hold value Press and hold the [MODE] button and [SET] 4-25
26 * Excess gain hold value button.
* Output when output 2 is in limit set- 4-36
ting detection mode
SET] button.
2. Display the SAvE screen with the ( )
27 Saving the settings (custom save) 4-39
button, and press the [MODE] button.
Saving and 3. Select yES with the ( ) button.
loading the 4. Press the [MODE] button to execute.
settings
SET] button.
28 Loading the settings (user reset) 2. Press the [MODE] button on the rSt screen. 4-40
3. Select USEr with the ( ) button.
* Not available for the FS-N10 Series shipped before March 10, 2011.

3-2 Switching Output
Output Switch (L-on/D-on)
This function configures when the output turns ON.
1 When the current received light inten-

sity is displayed, press the [MODE] but-
ton.
The current output condition (L-on or D-

3 on) is displayed.*1
2
Basic Operation
Press the button to switch the out-

put condition, and then press the
[MODE] button.
Select "D-on" if you want to output the ON

signal when the beam is blocked (a work-
piece is present.) for a thrubeam or retro-reflective model.
Select "L-on" if you want to output the ON signal when the beam is received (a
workpiece is present.) for the reflective model.
The output condition is switched, and the current received light intensity is dis-
played.*2
*1 If you do nothing for 3 seconds or more or press the [MODE] button, the received
light intensity display is automatically restored.
*2 When using the sub-display, the screen will switch between the current received
light intensity  L-on/D-on screen  sub-display  current received light intensity
and so forth each time the [MODE] button is pressed.
"Sub Display" (page 4-23)
Point • Area detect mode, rising edge detect mode, and falling edge detect
mode are selectable by n.o./n.c.
"Area detection mode" (page 4-14)
"Edge detection mode" (page 4-16)
• When using a 2-output type, output can be individually selected
with channel 1/2.

3-3 Adjusting Sensitivity
This manual refers to the values that select ON/OFF output of the sensor amplifiers as
"Set values." In addition, the manual refers to the adjustment of set values as "Adjusting
Sensitivity." This section describes the sensitivity adjusting method.
List of Sensitivity Adjusting Methods
Sensitivity adjusting method for the FS-N10 Series is broadly divided into two categories:
① Preset
Simple operation allows sensitivity adjustment concurrently with correction of the
received light intensity to "100.0" or "0.0" 3
This function helps preventive maintenance by eliminating dispersion of the received
light intensity due to the contents of detection or individual workpieces.
Basic Operation
However, this is not suitable for detection of transparent workpiece because there is a
small difference in the received light intensity between presence and absence of a
workpiece.
② Calibration
Sensitivity can be adjusted by a simple operation. This function does not correct the
received light intensity.
This function is applied for using the received light intensity without correction or for
high-precision detection.
Calibration is also available in a preset state.
How to select sensitivity adjusting method
Sensitivity
adjusting Status of use Functions Contents Reference
method
When there is no workpiece, by sim-
Using thrubeam/retro-reflective
Preset ply pressing the PRESET button, 3-6
models
sensitivity adjustment is completed.
Basics
When there is no workpiece, by sim-
Preset to maxi-
Using reflective model ply holding the PRESET button, 3-8
mum sensitivity
sensitivity adjustment is completed.
Preset
Not successfully displaying the
intensity level as "100.0" and The status in which "100.0" or ".0" is
Work preset 3-7
At times ".0" depending on the presence displayed can be set at your choice
like this of a workpiece.
Full automatic Preset is enabled by using a fast-
Mobile object moves fast 3-9
preset moving workpiece.
The setting can be established just
Using thrubeam/retro-reflective Two-point by pressing the [SET] button once
Basic 3-11
models calibration when a workpiece is present and
absent.
Full automatic Calibration is enabled by using a
Mobile body moves fast 3-13
calibration fast-moving workpiece.
Calibration Using the unit in the environ- The setting seldom causes malfunc-
Maximum sensi-
ment that tends to get dirty tion even in the environment that 3-12
At times tivity calibration
easily. tends to get dirty easily.
like this
Positioning cali- The setting suitable for positioning is
Using the unit for positioning 3-14
bration available.
Using the unit for high-preci- Percentage cali- Effective for making correction from
3-15
sion detection bration external devices such as PLC.

Preset Function
Enabling the preset function

When the PST indicator is not lit, press the [PRESET] button.
The PST indicator lights

in green. The current
value is set to "100.0"
3 and the setting value is
set to "50.0".
Basic Operation
Green PST lights up
Workpiece
Setting value Current value is

is "50.0" "100.0"
Disabling the preset function

When the PST indicator is lit, press and hold the [PRESET] button.
• The PST indicator turns off, indicating that the preset function has been dis-
abled.
• Once the preset function is disabled, the setting value is recalculated while
retaining the ratio of the setting value and received light intensity.

Work-Preset Function
This function calibrates the current value to ".0". After the preset function has been
executed with "100.0" displayed, and then executing this function with ".0" displayed, 2
random set points can be calibrated to "100.0" and ".0".
Enabling the work-preset function
Impotant The work-preset function can be used with the preset function (when
3
preset is enabled).
Basic Operation
While the preset function is enabled, press the [PRESET] button and button
simultaneously.
The received light intensity 100.0

at that point is set to ".0".
The value set to "100.0" using
the preset function does not 3.0
change.
.0
［PRESET］+
Green "PST"
lights up
Current value is ".0"
Reference Even if the received light intensity is low during preset and is high during
work-preset, the value is set to "100.0" during preset and ".0" during work-
preset. When the actual received light intensity increases, the display will
approach ".0". (The preset saturation level is decreased with respect to
"100.0".)
Disabling the work-preset function

• The PST indicator turns off, indicating that the work-preset function has been
disabled.

Maximum Sensitivity Preset Function
This function calibrates the reference state to ".0" and the state at which the received
light intensity is slightly higher as "100.0".
This function is useful with the reflective model to detect while using the background
as a reference.
Enabling the maximum sensitivity preset function
3 1 When no workpiece is present for the

reflective model, or when a workpiece
Workpiece
is present for thrubeam model/retro-

Basic Operation
reflective model, press and hold the

[PRESET] button for 3 seconds or more
while the PST indicator is OFF.
Release the button when "Auto" flashes.
Calibration is complete after the setting
value flashes momentarily, and then stops
(lights up).
The PST indicator lights in green, and the
setting value is set to "50.0".
Thrubeam Model/Retro-reflective Model Reflective Model
Received light intensity Received light intensity
No workpiece With workpiece*

"100.0" Saturation point Saturation point "100.0"
"50.0" Setting value Setting value "50.0"
".0" With workpiece No workpiece* ".0"
1 1
* Where detection occurs on a target having a background, the maximum sensitiv-

ity setting ignores the background. Maximum sensitivity setting is not available if
the background is more reflective than the workpiece.
Point • When the amount of the light received is in saturated state (at a
value higher than at the time of extended display on page 4-30),
maximum sensitivity preset function cannot be implemented.
("---- ----" is indicated when operating 1.)
"Light emission/Received light intensity adjustment (Saturation
Canceling)" (page 3-18)
Disabling the maximum sensitivity preset function

• The PST indicator turns off, indicating that the maximum sensitivity preset func-
tion has been disabled.

Full Auto Preset Function
This function automatically judges 2 states (workpiece presence/absence, etc.), and

calibrates the current value to "100.0" and ".0".
This is useful when the detector is moving at high speed, etc.
Enabling the full auto preset function
1 When the PST indicator is OFF, con-

tinue pressing the [PRESET] button 3
until "Auto" flashes while the work-
Basic Operation
piece passes through.
Workpiece
2 After the workpiece has completely

passed through, release the [PRESET]
button.
value flashes momentarily, and then
stops (lights up).
setting value is set to "50.0".
MAX
"100.0" The area near the maximum value
light intensity
Received
"50.0" Setting
value
of the received light intensity while
".0" the [PRESET] button is pressed is
MIN
Time
set as "100.0", and the area near
the minimum value is set as ".0".
1
2
Point • When the received light intensity is in a saturated condition (more

than the amount specified in "Display Gain" (page 4-32).), full-auto-
matic preset function is disabled. ("---- ----" will appear during
step 2.)

Disabling the full auto preset function

• The PST indicator turns off, indicating that the full auto preset function has been
disabled.
Point • Each preset function cannot be used when the following functions
are set. Disable the function or change the setting before executing
the preset function.
3 • Zero shift function → "Zero Shift Function" (page 3-16)
• Zero shift calibration → "Adjusting Sensitivity" (page 3-5)
Basic Operation
• Zero shift input → "External Input" (page 4-17)

• DATUM 1/2 mode → "Restrictions for Sensitivity Settings in
Each Detection Mode" (page 6-9)
• Rising/falling edge detection mode" → "Restrictions for Sen-
sitivity Settings in Each Detection Mode" (page 6-9)
• The preset function is not suited for transparent workpieces such
as thrubeam/retro-reflective models and other cases of detection
with low light intensity differences.
• After changing any of the following settings, disable each preset
function once and then execute again.
"Power Modes" (page 4-4)
"Preset Saturation Function" (page 4-28)
"Display Gain" (page 4-32)
• If the received light intensity raw value is 50 or less (200 or less
when the light intensity is set to FuLL), the display will be "100.0" or
less when the preset function is executed.
Reference • If the [PRESET] button is pressed when the preset function is enabled
(PST indicator is lit), the current received light intensity changes to
"100.0" and the setting value does not change.
• Expansion units can be preset with operations from the main unit.
"Common Key-Operations Function" (page 4-34)
• Periodic presetting is possible with signals input from an external source.
"External Input" (page 4-17)
• With the preset function, a process is carried out to ignore minute
received light intensity changes which do not affect the detection. The
change amount to be ignored can be adjusted randomly.
• If the sub-display is changed to "Extension", the original received light
intensity can be confirmed even when using the preset function.
Extension → "Sub Display" (page 4-23)

Two-point Calibration
Two-point calibration is the most basic method of sensitivity setting.

The setting value can be established by simply pressing the [SET] button once each
when a workpiece is present. and when it is absent.
1 Press the [SET] button once

when no workpiece is pres-
ent.
3
Basic Operation
2 Press the [SET] button once Workpiece
when a workpiece is present.
Calibration is complete after
the setting value flashes
momentarily, and then stops
(lights up).
Press the button to adjust
the setting value.
Reference Step 1 or step 2 may be performed first.

When performing two-point calibration on channel 2 of the 2-output type,
set the channel switch to " ".
light intensity
1
Received
The setting value is set to the middle

Setting
value of the values at which the [SET] button
2 was pressed first and pressed second.
Time
* If the difference between the 2 conditions is too small, "- - - -" flashes
after calibration is complete.
However, the setting value will still established.

Maximum Sensitivity Calibration
This sensitivity setting method is useful if the received light intensity is reduced by
dust or dirt.
The setting value is calibrated to be slightly than the light intensity received when it is
determined.
3 1 When a workpiece is absent for the

reflective model, or when a workpiece
Workpiece
is present for the thrubeam model/

retro-reflective model, press and hold
Basic Operation
the [SET] button for 3 seconds or

more.
Release the button when "SEt" flashes.
(lights up).
Press the button to adjust the setting
value.
Reference When performing two-point calibration on channel 2 of the 2-output type,

Thrubeam Model/Retro-reflective Model Reflective Model

No workpiece With workpiece*
Setting value Setting value

With workpiece No workpiece*
1 1
* Where detection occurs on a target having a background, the maximum sensi-

tivity setting ignores the background. Maximum sensitivity setting is not avail-
able if the background is more reflective than the workpiece.

Full Auto Calibration
This method automatically sets sensitivity using a moving workpiece.

Sensitivity can be easily set by passing a workpiece without shutting down operating
equipment.
1 While the workpiece passes through,

press and hold the [SET] button until
"SEt" flashes.
3
Workpiece
Basic Operation
2 After the workpiece has completely
passed through, release the [SET] but-
ton.
stops (lights up).
Reference • If detection is not stable after the setting operation, for example due to
vibration, press the button to adjust the setting value.
• When performing two-point calibration on channel 2 of the 2-output type,
MAX
light intensity
Received
The setting value is determined

Setting
value
as the middle value between the
maximum and minimum light
MIN intensity received values
Time
obtained while holding down the
1
2 [SET] button.

Positioning Calibration
This method is used when you want to position a workpiece.
1 Press the [SET] button

once when no workpiece
is present.
3
Basic Operation
2 Position a workpiece such

that its edge aligns with
the center of the project- Workpiece
ing beam. Then, press
and hold the [SET] button
for 3 seconds or more.
Release the button when
"SEt" flashes.
Press the button to
adjust the setting value.
Reference When performing two-point calibration on channel 2 of the 2-output type,

Calibration is complete after the setting value flashes momentarily, and then
stops (lights up).
The setting value is determined as the value of light intensity received when
the workpiece comes into position.
light intensity
Received
Setting
value
1 2
Time

Other Calibration Methods
Percentage calibration
A setting value is established with a percentage in respect to the current received light
intensity. When a sensor amplifier equipped with an external input is used,
percentage tuning can be performed from an external device, such as PLC, allowing
highly accurate detection of transparent workpieces and small workpieces, etc.
Refer to "Sensitivity Setting" (page 4-4) for details.
3
Zero shift calibration
Basic Operation
This sensitivity setting performs the zero shift function and basic calibration (two-point
calibration / maximum sensitivity calibration / full auto calibration) simultaneously.
The lower of the received light intensity values specified at the time of sensitivity
setting will automatically be set to "0".
Refer to "Sensitivity Setting" (page 4-4) for details.
Point Percentage calibration and zero shift calibration cannot be set with
channel 2 of the 2-output type models.

3-4 Setting the Current Received Light Intensity to 0 (Zero Shift)
Zero Shift Function
This function adjusts the current received light intensity display to "0". It is primarily
used with reflective sensor heads. If the received light intensity cannot be set to "0"
when a reflective model is installed, this function can be used to set the received light
intensity to "0" with no workpiece present. This makes the difference in received light
intensity easier to distinguish.
3 Enabling the zero shift function
1 When the PST indicator is off, press

the [PRESET] button and button
Basic Operation
simultaneously.
received light intensity changes to "0".
Green "PST" lights up
Current vallue is "0"
Disabling the zero shift function
1 Press and hold the [PRESET] button.

The PST indicator turns off, indicating that the zero shift function has been dis-
abled.
Operating Principle of the Zero Shift Function
< For reflective models >

650
450
450
400
250
300 200
200 Without workpiece 100
(Background is detected)
0 0
In applications for distinguishing colors or Applying zero shift input to the lower
for detecting objects on a background, level of received light intensity (with
the received light intensity will not be "0" no workpiece present) enhances
even when no workpiece is present. the detection display visibility.

3-4 Setting the Current Received Light Intensity to 0 (Zero Shift)
Point The zero shift function cannot be used in combination with the preset
function. To use the zero shift function, make sure that the preset
function is disabled (the PST indicator is not lit).
Reference Zero shift of the expansion unit can be set from the main unit.
Basic Operation

3-5 Light emission/Received light intensity adjustment (Saturation Canceling)
When a fiber unit having strong power (longer detection range) is used at a close
range, the received light intensity may remain unchanged from the maximum value in
the display-enabled range (saturated) regardless of whether a workpiece is present or
not. (Example: Numerical value does not change from 9999)
In such a case, the light emission and the received light intensity can be automatically
corrected to optimal state by using the saturation Canceling function.
Saturation Canceling function

3
■ Enabling the saturation Canceling function
Basic Operation
1 Press the [SET] button while holding down the [MODE] button.
The received light intensity corresponding to the power mode is set within the
range as shown in the following table.
Setting range of
Power mode
received light intensity
HSP、FINE、TURBO 2047±350
SUPER 4095±500
ULTRA、MEGA 5000±600
■ Disabling the saturation Canceling function
1 Press the [SET] button while holding down the [MODE] button.

3-6 Loading the Recommended Settings (Recipe Function)
The FS-N10 Series has the recommended settings (recipe) programmed in advance
according to the fiber unit and applications.
Selecting Recipe
Point When a recipe is loaded, all settings other than those registered in the
recipe are returned to the default values. Complete all other settings
after loading the recipe.
3
1 Press and hold the [SET] and [PRE-
Basic Operation
SET] buttons simultaneously for 3
seconds or more.
The "rSt" display flashes.
2 Press the button to display

"LoAd", and press the [MODE] button.
3 Press the button to select a

desired recipe, and press the [MODE]
button.
After the settings are loaded, the screen displays "LoAd oK", which is then
replaced with the current received light intensity.

3-6 Loading the Recommended Settings (Recipe Function)
List of Recipes and Recommended Fiber Units
Recommended
Recipe Description
units
To detect a falling workpiece.
The falling edge of the received light intensity is
Fall detection detected, and output as one-shot.
Thrubeam model
(r-1 FALL) The received light intensity hold value can be con-
3 firmed by pressing the [MODE] button twice on the
output 1 screen.
To use the external input and periodically compen-
Basic Operation
sate for the reduction in received light intensity due

Percentage Thrubeam model
to contamination on sensor head face.
calibration Retro-reflective
A decrease in the light-ON mode's received light
(r-2 SEtP) model
intensity can be detected and output to an external
source by using the 2-output type's output 2.
To use the external input and "0" the light intensity
Reflective
received without a workpiece present.
background
Reflective model The background received light intensity is set as 0
cancellation
even when calibrating with the buttons on the display.
(r-3 0SEt)
(Zero Shift calibration)
To 0 the lower of level received light intensity values
Full light in order to display higher values of received light
intensity Reflective model intensity.
(r-4 MEGA) The display can be extended up to 5 digits by press-
ing the [MODE] button twice on the output 1 screen.
This is recommended when outputting within a spe-
cific received light intensity range. When the [SET]
Area detection* Area model button is pressed once at the reference received light
(r-5 ArEA) (FU-E11/E40) intensity, the upper/lower setting value limits will be
set at ±10% from the reference received light inten-
sity.
This is recommended when detecting a transparent
workpiece. The received light intensity at the state
with no workpiece is set as ".0", and the displayed
0-DATUM* Retro-reflective value is increased as the amount of light blocked by
(r-6 0dtM) model the workpiece increases.
When the [SET] button is pressed or when calibrated
with external inputs, the received light intensity -5%
at that point is set as the setting value.
Reference Refer to "List of Recipe Function Settings" (page 6-7) for the details on the
items set with recipe loading.

3-7 Initialization
Initialization of Settings (Reset to Initial Values)
The sensor amplifier can be reset to the factory default settings.

seconds or more.

3
2 Press the [MODE] button.
Basic Operation
3 Press the
"init".
button to display
After the settings are initialized, the

screen displays "oK", which is then
replaced with the current received light
intensity.
Reference Refer to "Factory Default Setting (Default Value) List" on page 6-6.

3-8 Locking in MEGA Mode
MEGA Mode Lock (1-Output Type Only)
This function is available for the 1-output type models (FS-N11 / N12) only.
The sensor amplifier can be locked in MEGA mode, such that it always operates in
MEGA mode regardless of the power mode selected in the basic setup.
1 Slide the power select switch to the

"M" side.
3
Sliding the power select switch back to
the "SEL" side restores the power mode
Basic Operation
that was set before sliding the power

select switch to MEGA mode.
Reference • When the amplifier is locked in MEGA mode, the power mode may not
be changed in the basic setup, as indicated by the flashing of "Loc".
• Likewise, when the amplifier is in the key locked state, the power mode
may not be changed, as indicated by the flashing of "Loc".
"Key Lock" (page 3-23)

3-9 Disabling the Key Operation
Key Lock
The key lock function disables all key operation to prevent unauthorized use.
Activating key lock
1 Press and hold the [MODE] button and

(or ) simultaneously for 3 seconds
or more. 3
The screen displays "Loc", disabling key
Basic Operation
operation and displaying the current
Deactivating key lock
1 Press and hold the [MODE] button and

(or ) simultaneously for 3 seconds
or more.
The screen displays "unL", enabling key

operation.
Reference • The key operations on the expansion unit can be locked from the main
unit.
• By using the network unit NU series, key locks which could only be dis-
abled via the network can be set. This function allows you to change only
the necessary settings with a PLC and touch panel. Refer to the NU
Series User's Manual for details.

3-9 Disabling the Key Operation
Key Lock with PIN Number
A PIN number can be set when activating key lock. Only users knowing the PIN
number can operate the unit.
Activating key lock with a PIN number
3 1 Press (or ) 10 times while holding

down the [MODE] button.
The screen displays "Loc 0".

Basic Operation
2 Press the button to set a desired

number (up to 4 digits).
The screen displays "Loc", disabling key

operation and displaying the current
Deactivating key lock with a PIN number
1 Hold down the [MODE] button while

pressing (or ) 10 times.
The screen displays "Loc 0".
2 Press the button to specify the

PIN number, and then press the
[MODE] button.
The screen displays "unL", enabling key

operation.
Point If the PIN number is lost, contact your nearest KEYENCE office.

Settings for Advanced Functions
This chapter describes settings for advanced functions of the
FS-N10 Series. 4
4-1 List of Settings.................................................... 4-2
4-2 Basic Settings..................................................... 4-4
4-3 Detection Settings (Func)................................... 4-7
4-4 Display Settings (diSP)..................................... 4-23
4-5 System Settings (SYS)..................................... 4-30
4-6 2-output Settings ( ) ........................... 4-35
4-7 Settings Save/Recall ........................................ 4-39

4-1 List of Settings
Basic Settings…(page 4-4) Display Settings (diSP)…(page 4-23)

MODE
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
Normal display method …(page 4-23)

Fine 1234 FINE mode …(page 4-4)
Reverse display …(page 4-23)
MODE
TurB 1234 TURBO mode …(page 4-4)
SuPR 1234 SUPER mode …(page 4-4) Sub-display off …(page 4-23)
ULTR 1234 ULTRA mode …(page 4-4) Extension display …(page 4-24)
…(page 4-4)
MEGA 1234 MEGA mode Bar display …(page 4-24)
…(page 4-4)
hSP 1234 HIGH SPEED mode Excess gain (%) display …(page 4-25)
Light intensity hold display *9 …(page 4-25)
SET Std Normal sensitivity setting method …(page 4-4)

Excess gain hold (%) display *9 …(page 4-27)
MODE
SET SEtP Percentage Calibration*1 …(page 4-5)
L-on / D-on display …(page 4-27)
SET OSEt Zero-shift calibration …(page 4-6)

Enable the saturation of the …(page 4-28)
Preset function *10
END MODE
Settings complete Disable the saturation of the …(page 4-28)
4 MODE
StG- FuNc
StG- DiSP
Go to detection setup mode
Go to display setup mode

Preset function
Settings complete
Go to system setup mode

StG- SYS Go to system setup mode

Return to normal display
Return to display setup mode
Detection Settings (Func)…(page 4-7) Return to normal display
System Settings (SYS)…(page 4-30)

Timer OFF …(page 4-7)
Off-delay timer * 2 …(page 4-7)
On-delay timer *2 …(page 4-7) …(page 4-30)

APC function is disabled
One-shot timer *2 …(page 4-7) …(page 4-30)
APC function is enabled
Normal (light intensity) …(page 4-8)
detection mode
Disable Eco Function …(page 4-31)
DATUM1 mode *3 …(page 4-9)
Enable Eco Function …(page 4-31)

…(page 4-14) Reduce power consumption …(page 4-31)

Area detection mode (response time 4 times slower)
Rising Edge Detection Mode …(page 4-16)
…(page 4-32)
Standard current value display
Falling Edge Detection Mode …(page 4-16)
Maximum current value display …(page 4-32)
…(page 4-17) (4 times hysteresis)
*7 External input off
…(page 4-17) …(page 4-33)
External calibration input Normal operation
…(page 4-17) Twice the number of
Preset input
interference-prevention units as STD
…(page 4-17) (response time 2 times slower) …(page 4-33)
Zero shift input
…(page 4-17) *11 Disable common key operations …(page 4-34)
Reset input
…(page 4-17) Enable common key operations …(page 4-34)

Light transmission OFF input
Pause function *4 …(page 4-18)

Settings complete
Sleep function …(page 4-19)
Adjusting light emission/received light …(page 4-20)
intensity (Attenuation) *5 Go to display setup mode
Return to system setup mode
*8 Analog scaling *6 …(page 4-21)

Alternate
display
MODE
Settings complete

Return to detection
setup mode

4-1 List of Settings
2-output Settings ( )*12…(page 4-35)

Light intensity detection mode …(page 4-38)
Limit setting output mode *13 …(page 4-36)
Warning output mode …(page 4-37)
Off-delay timer *2 …(page 4-38)
On-delay timer *2 …(page 4-38)
…(page 4-38)
One-shot timer *2
Settings complete
MODE
*1
*2
You can press the
Press the
MODE
button to set between the range of -99P and 99P.
button to set between the range of 1 and 9999 (ms).

4
MODE
*3 Press the button to set the adjustment sensitivity to a range of between LEu1 and LEu3 and set the warning output level to a range of

between 0P and 100P.
MODE
*4 Press the button to switch between oFF/on/KEEP.
*5 Pressing the button enables you to set to the range within 1 to100.
*6 The analog output upper limit can be set between 50 and 65535.
*7 FS-N11C/N12C/N11EN/N13/N14 only
*8 Monitor output type only (FS-N11MN Only).
MODE
*9 Press the button to toggle between Std/P~P_/b~b_/P_b~/P~b_.
MODE
*10 Press the button to set between the range of 100P and 200P.
*11 Main unit only.
*12 Only 2-output types (FS-N13 / N14).
MODE
*13 Press the button to select the User (user reset) or Auto (auto reset) resetting methods.
MODE
Reference • Press the button and the button simultaneously to return to the
previous setting option.
MODE
• When the button is held down, the settings menu will end and the
received light intensity setting screen will appear.

4-2 Basic Settings
Power Modes
Refer to page 4-2 "Basic Settings" for setting methods.
The detection stability will increase when the response time is delayed.
You can select from the following 6 power modes.
The response time slows down in the order of hSP, FinE, turb, Supr, ULtr, MEGA.
Display Power mode name Response time

hSP HIGH SPEED mode 50 µs
FinE FINE mode (Default) 250 µs
4 turb
SuPr
TURBO mode
SUPER mode
500 µs
1 ms
ULtr ULTRA mode 4 ms
MEGA MEGA mode 16 ms
Detection distance varies depending on the fiber units to be combined. For specific
numerical values, refer to the catalogues and specifications of the fiber units
concerned.
Point When using the unit in point-blank range, raising the power mode exces-
sively may attenuate the received light intensity. In such a case, either
lower the power mode or use the saturation Canceling function.
Sensitivity Setting
Refer to page 4-2 "Basic Settings" for setting methods.
You can select from the following 3 sensitivity setting methods.
Reference
Display Sensitivity setting method
page
Std Normal sensitivity setting (without correction) (Default) 3-5 to 3-14
SEtP Percentage calibration 4-5
0SEt Zero shift calibration 4-6
* Refer to the following 2 pages for details.

4-2 Basic Settings
Setup value can be configured at the ratio to
Setting example When the percentage calibration
the current received light intensity. target value is set to "-10%".
Received light intensity
The percentage calibration target value can be
set in the range of "-99P" (-99%) to 99P (99%) Reference
1000
Default: -10P (-10%)
900
Sensitivity setting
1 In the desired reference state, press 4

the [SET] button.

stops (lights up).
Reference • If the external input setting is set to "SEt" (external calibration input), peri-
odic percentage calibration is possible from external devices, enabling
stable detection even on workpieces having small sensitivity differences.
• If the detection mode is set to "ArEA (area detection mode)", Hi and Lo
are set simultaneously according to the received light intensity.
(Example)
If the percentage calibration is set
to 10P (10%) when the reference Hi 110
received light intensity is "100", Received 100
the Hi and Lo setting values will be light intensity
set as follows. Lo 90
Hi setting value: 110
Lo setting value: 90

4-2 Basic Settings
Zero shift calibration

This sensitivity setting performs the zero shift function and basic calibration (two-point
calibration / maximum sensitivity calibration / full auto calibration) simultaneously.
The lower of the received light intensity values specified at the time of sensitivity
setting will automatically be set to "0".
Reference The light intensity received with a workpiece present will be applied with
the same amount of correction as for that received with no workpiece.
The following basic calibrations can be set while in the zero shift calibration.
• Two-point calibration
4 • Maximum sensitivity calibration
• Full auto calibration
Setting example If two-point calibration is performed with a reflective model when the light
intensity received with a workpiece is "2500" and without a workpiece is
"500":
After two point calibration Zero shift calibration is executed
(Before zero shift calibration)

Setting
value
1500 Setting
value
1000
500 2500 500 2500 0 2000

The light intensity received The state with no
with no workpiece is workpiece (the lowest of
subtracted from the whole. received light intensity) is
set to "0".

4-3 Detection Settings (Func)
Output Timer
Refer to page 4-2 "Detection Settings (Func)" for setting methods.
There are 3 types of timers available.
Display Function Timing chart*

Without workpiece With workpiece Without workpiece
toFF Uses no output timer. (Default) ON

Control output
OFF
Off-delay timer
Turns off the output at a specified
Without workpiece With workpiece Without workpiece 4
time after the detection signal Control output ON

oFFd
goes off. OFF
Setting range: 1 to 9999 ms
Default: 10 ms Timer-set period
On-delay timer
Turns on the output at a specified Without workpiece With workpiece Without workpiece
time after the detection signal
goes on. Useful if the ON duration ON
on-d Control output
is limited because the workpiece OFF
is shaky such as by vibration.
Setting range: 1 to 9999 ms Timer-set period
Default: 10 ms
One-shot timer Without workpiece With workpiece Without workpiece
Turns on the output and keeps it
on for a specified period after the Control output ON
Shot OFF
detection signal goes on.
* Example of the light-ON (L-on) mode for the reflective model and the dark-ON (d-
on) mode for the thrubeam/retro-reflective
Reference • When using the 2-output type, different timer functions and timer times
can be set separately for channels 1 and 2.
"Output Timer for Output2" (page 4-38)
• The timer can only control on/off switching of the sensor output.

Detection Mode
The table below lists the detection modes that can be selected.
Reference
Display Detection mode Function
page
Std Normal detection Normal detection mode (Default) -
The received light intensity when
there is no workpiece is always cali-
4 dtM1 DATUM1 mode*
brated to "100.0", and the setting
value is also calibrated so that the
4-9
setting value and received light inten-
sity ratio is always constant.
The received light intensity when

there is no workpiece is always cali-
brated to ".0", and the setting value is
dtM2 DATUM2 mode* also calibrated so that the setting
4-11
value and received light intensity ratio
is always constant.
Detection is made only when the
ArEA Area detection mode received light intensity goes out of a 4-14
given range.
Rising edge detection Detection is made only when the
_|~d mode received light intensity increases. 4-16
Falling edge detection Detection is made only when the
~L_d mode received light intensity decreases. 4-16
* In the DATUM mode, correction intervals can be set in the range of LEv1 to LEv3.
The default is LEv1.
Also, the warning output level can be set in the range of 0P (0%) to 100P (100%).
The default is 50P.
"Adjusting the correction interval" (page 4-12)
"Changing the warning output level" (page 4-13)
Point
• Refer to "Detection Mode for Output2" (page 4-35) for details on
the 2-output type channel 2 detection mode.
• Refer to "Restrictions on Each Detection Mode" (page 6-9) for
restrictions on the sensitivity setting methods.

DATUM1 mode
In DATUM1 mode, the light intensity received

without a workpiece is always corrected to Received light intensity
"100.0". The setting value is also corrected
according to the correction amount, so that the "100.0"
ratio of setting value and received light intensity
Fixed proportion
is kept constant, with the result of stable
detection. The display of the setting value does "5.0"
not change. (Initial value)
The DATUM mode is effective in environments where received light intensity varies
4
gradually, for example where the sensor head is prone to contamination or large

temperature changes.
Sensitivity setting in DATUM1 mode

The sensitivity setting procedure Calibration point (Step 1)
below is an example of two-point 1
calibration (where the received 100.0
light intensity is "100.0" when a Setting
value
workpiece is absent and "20.0" 60.0 100.0
when a workpiece is present)
60.0
using the thrubeam/retro-reflective
20.0
model. 2
0
Calibration point (Step 2)
1 Press the [SET] button with no work-

piece present. The DTM indicator
lights up.
2 Press the [SET] button with a work-

piece present.
The light intensity received in full-light

Display changes
receiving state is displayed as "100.0". to "100.0".

Point • When the received light intensity stays lower than a given warning
level, the received light intensity correction stops and the DTM
indicator flashes.
• The light intensity correction stops if the raw received light inten-
sity drops below 50 (200 when the light intensity expansion setting
is set to FuLL). The raw received light intensity can be confirmed by
pressing the [MODE] button for longer than 3 seconds on the Basic
screen.
4 Reference • By pressing the [PRESET] button,

the current value (received light
intensity) can be forcibly calibrated
to "100.0". Calibration is completed

when the current value stops flash-
ing. (At this time, the setting value is internally calibrated so that the
received light intensity and setting value ratio stay constant.)
• You can also set the interval for executing correction, and/or the level of
received light intensity change for issuing a warning.
• The saturation level is fixed to 101P (101%). To display a value higher
than 100.0, turn the preset saturation function OFF.

DATUM2 mode
In DATUM2 mode, the light intensity received Received light intensity

without a workpiece is always corrected to
".0". The setting value is also corrected
".0"
according to the correction amount, so that
the ratio of setting value and received light
Fixed proportion "5.0"
intensity is kept constant, with the result of (Initial value)
stable detection. The display of the setting
value does not change.
The DATUM mode is effective in environments where received light intensity varies
4
gradually, for example where the sensor head is prone to contamination or large

temperature changes.
Sensitivity setting in DATUM2 mode

The sensitivity setting procedure Calibration point (Step 1)
1
below is an example of two-point .0
calibration (where the received light
intensity is ".0" when a workpiece is Setting
absent and "80.0" when a workpiece value .0
40.0
is present) using the thrubeam/
40.0
retro-reflective model.
80.0
2
100.0
Calibration point (Step 2)
1 Press the [SET] button with no work-

piece present.
The DTM indicator
lights up.
2 Press the [SET] button with a work-

piece present.
The light intensity received in the full-light Display changes

receiving state is displayed as ".0". to ".0".

Point • When the received light intensity stays higher than a given warn-
ing level, the received light intensity correction stops and the DTM
indicator flashes.
• The light intensity correction stops if the raw received light inten-
sity drops below 50 (200 when the light intensity expansion setting
is set to Full). The raw received light intensity can be confirmed by
pressing the [MODE] button for longer than 3 seconds on the Basic
screen.
4 Reference • By pressing the [PRESET] button,

the current value (received light
intensity) can be forcibly calibrated
to "0". Calibration is completed

when the current value stops flash-
ing. (At this time, the setting value is internally calibrated so that the
received light intensity and setting value ratio stay constant.)
• You can also set the interval for executing correction, and/or the level of
received light intensity change for issuing a warning.
Adjusting the correction interval
A desired correction interval can be selected from the 3 levels:
LEv1 LEv2 LEv3

Power mode
(LEVEL1) (LEVEL2) (LEVEL3)
HIGH SPEED 4.4 s 547.2 ms 34.2 ms
FINE 13.1 s 1.64 s 102.4 ms
TURBO/SUPER/ULTRA/MEGA 26.2 s 3.27 s 204.8 ms
Reference LEv1 (LEVEL1) is recommended.

Changing the warning output level
The unit goes into

alarm mode when it Display example When the warning output level is set to 50%, dtm1, D-on:
detects a minor level of
A warning is output if the received light
variation of received Received light intensity intensity, when no workpiece exists, does
light intensity that does not increase to the warning level because of
100.0 beam axis deviation, etc.
not cause the output to 50%
turn ON. If the received Warning output level
75.0
light intensity continues 100%
to remain between the Setting value

warning level and
setup level, the
50.0
4
received light intensity

correction function
0
stops, the DTM ON
indicator flashes, and Warning output
OFF
the unit goes into alarm
mode. ON
Control output
OFF
A level for outputting a

warning can be set in
the range of 0P (0%) to
100P (100%).
(Default: 50P (50%)).
• 100P (100%) : The unit does not go into alarm mode if the received light inten-
sity varies.
• 50P (50%) : If no workpiece is detected, the unit goes into alarm mode when
the received light intensity lowers to the intermediate value
between the received light intensity and the set value.
• 0P (0%) : The unit goes into alarm mode when the level of received light
intensity lowers even slightly.
Reference A 2-output type unit can output to the external devices that it is in the alarm
output mode with 2-output setting ( ).
For details, see "Warning output mode" (page 4-37).

Area detection mode
In this mode, the output signal is

delivered (in N.O. condition) if the
received light intensity is in the area Hi (Upper limit
defined by Hi (upper limit) and Lo setting value)
(lower limit).
Lo (Lower limit
setting value)
4
0
Control output ON
in N.O. condition OFF
Control output ON
in N.C. condition OFF
Reference • Output-1 can be configured to be ON (N.O.) or OFF (N.C.) when the

received light intensity is above the Lo and under the Hi settings.
"Output Switch (L-on/D-on)" (page 3-4)
• Area detection can be set just for output-1 scale. Output-2 scale oper-
ates according to the "Output 2 detection mode".
"Detection Mode for Output2" (page 4-35)
Point Always ensure that "upper limit setting value > lower limit setting
value". If "upper limit setting value ≤ lower limit setting value", the
received light intensity will always be output outside the Hi and Lo
range.

Methods for setting upper and lower limits

The upper and lower limits can be set using one of the 2 methods:
● Setting sensitivity using the percentage calibration mode

See "Percentage calibration" (page 4-5).
●Sensitivity setting using other calibration modes
Sensitivity is set separately for Hi and Lo.
1 Press to display "Hi" or "Lo".
The "Hi" or "Lo" value, and the current set-

ting values are displayed alternately.
When the [MODE] button is pressed while
the display alternately flashes, the "Hi" or
4
"Lo" display changes.

If you do nothing for 3 seconds or more,
the received light intensity display is auto-
matically restored.
2 Press the [SET] button to perform sen-

sitivity setting (two-point calibration,
maximum sensitivity setting, or other).

(lights up).

Edge detection mode
In the edge detection mode, the sensor amplifier detects changes of received light
intensity over a fixed period.
This mode is used to turn on the output only when a workpiece is moving into or out of
the detection range of the fiber unit.
• Turning the output ON when the received light intensity attenuates.
→ Select "~L_d" (Falling edge detect mode)
• To turn the output ON when the received light intensity increases:
→ Select "_|~d" (Rising edge detect mode)
4 Timing chart
Operation example When the falling edge detection mode is selected with a thrubeam model:
(1), (3):The output is OFF because the

received light intensity is not (1) (2) (3) (4)
changing.
(2) :The output is ON because the
received light intensity is decreasing.
(4) :The output remains OFF because ON
the received light intensity is Control output
OFF
changing but is increasing.
Point Combining the edge detection mode and any of the functions below
makes it more difficult to detect gradual changes in light intensity.
• If the interference prevention is "dobL" (double):
"Interference Prevention" (page 4-33)
• If the eco mode is "FuLL" (Full):
"Power Save" (page 4-31)
Sensitivity setting
1 Press the [SET] button with no workpiece present.

The amplifier is now configured to ignore
changes in received light intensity for the dura-
tion that the [SET] button is pressed.
Calibration is complete after the setting value
flashes momentarily, and then stops (lights up).
Reference • When detecting workpieces run-

ning on a conveyor, the [SET] button can be pressed for a longer period
to ignore the fluctuations of received light intensity due to conveyor vibra-
tion.
• If the setting value is so low that objects other than the workpiece of interest
are also detected, fine adjustments can be made with the button.

External Input
On sensor amplifiers with an external input option (FS-N11C/N12C/N11EN/

N12EN/N13/N14), the external input line can be controlled to utilize the
following functions:
Display Function
oFF Disables use of the external input function. (Default)
External calibration input
SEt
Uses the external input to perform calibration.
Preset input 4
PrSt*1 Executes a preset at the rising edge of the external input.

Zero shift input
Executes a zero shift at the rising edge of the external input.
ShFt*2
"Setting the Current Received Light Intensity to 0 (Zero Shift)"
(page 3-16)
Reset input
Resets the display at the rising edge of the external input when using
the hold function, limit setting detection, or counter output mode.
rSt
"Light intensity hold display" (page 4-25), "Excess gain hold (%)
display" (page 4-27)
"Limit setting output mode" (page 4-36)
Transmission OFF input
LoFF
Keeps the laser transmission off during signal input.
Pause function
PAUS Locks the output condition during external input.
"Pause function" (page 4-18)
Sleep function
SLEP Uses the power save mode during external input.
"Sleep function" (page 4-19)
*1 When the preset input is selected, the zero shift function is disabled and cannot be set.
*2 When the zero shift input is selected, each preset function is disabled and cannot
be set.
Reference • For external input cabling, see "Wiring Diagrams for Sensor Amplifiers"
(page 2-4).
• Provide a short-circuit time of 2 ms or more, and 25 ms or more when
external calibration input is selected.

Pause function
During signal input, the output can Thrubeam model L-on

be locked in a desired state
regardless of received light input. Signal input Signal input
There are 3 selections of output
status that can be locked with the
pause function.
4
Pause OFF
ON
Output
OFF
Pause ON
ON
Output
OFF
Pause KEEP
ON
Output
OFF
Display Function
oFF The output is locked in OFF state during signal input. (Default)
on The output is locked in ON state during signal input.
The output is locked in its existing state when a signal is received
KEEP
from the external input.

Sleep function
This function holds the sensor amplifier in the power save state (sleep mode) during
input of the external signal.
Once the sleep mode is entered, the following events occur.
• The display of received light intensity and

setting value goes out.
• Light transmission stops.
• The output is turned off (for both L-on and
D-on)
• A single segment on the digital display pulses across the display.
4

The normal display is restored after any key is pressed.
If no operation is made for the next 4 seconds, the display unit turns back off.
Writing of External Input to EEPROM
Setting "no" to the "Writing of External Input to EEPROM" when any of "Set (External
Tuning Input)", "PrSt (Preset Input)" or "ShFt (Zero Shift Input)" is selected, the setting
modified by the external input will not be written to EEPROM.
This prevents frequent writing to the EEPROM when inputting external signals and
thus prevents the EEPROM from reaching the end of its service life (approx. 1 million
writes).
1 When received light intensity is dis-

played, press and hold the [MODE],
[SET], and buttons simultaneously
for 3 seconds or more.
To enable the restriction of writing set-

tings, use the button to select "no".
2 Press and hold the [MODE] button.
The current received light intensity is displayed.
Reference • When "no" is set, the values changed with external inputs will not be
changed even after the power is turned off and on.
• When "yes" (default) is set, the settings are written to the EEPROM
approx. 3 seconds after the settings are changed with external inputs.

Adjusting Light Emission/Received Light Intensity (Attenuation)
When a fiber unit having strong power (longer detection range) is used at a close
range, the received light intensity may remain unchanged from the maximum value in
the display-enabled range (saturated) regardless of whether a workpiece is present or
not. (Example: Numerical value does not change from 9999)
In such a case, the light emission and the received light intensity can be manually
corrected to optimal state by using the attenuation function.
4 The lower the value is lowered using the button, the more the received light
intensity attenuates.
Setting range: 1 to 100 (Initial value: 100)
Reference Light emission and received light intensity can be automatically adjusted.

Analog output scaling (FS-N11MN only)
The FS-N11MN is equipped with the analog voltage output function.

In the initial setting, voltage is output within the range of 1-5 V to the displayed
received light intensity of 0 to 4000.
The received light intensity corresponding to analog voltage of 5V can be changed
within the range stated below:
Setting range of received light intensity corresponding to 5V: 50 to 65535* (Initial value: 4000)
Setting range of received light intensity corresponding to 1V: 0 fixed (cannot be changed) 0
4
Output voltage

5V
1V

50 4000 (Initial value) 65535
* The FS-N11MN shipped before March 10, 2011 becomes 100 - 9999.
Point • Received light intensity corrected with the preset function and
DATUM1/2 mode is not reflected in the analog output.
• When the work preset function, maximum sensitivity preset func-
tion or full automatic preset function is used, correction is made
so that the light intensity that becomes ".0" will correspond to the
analog voltage of 1V.
• While various preset functions are enabled, pressing the [PRESET]
button on the Analog Scaling Setting screen automatically sets
analog output scaling values so that 5V will be output to the cur-
rent value of "100.0".
• When the analog scaling mode setting is changed, the analog out-
put scaling values will be automatically set each time preset is per-
formed. (Correction by presetting is reflected in the analog output.)
"Analog output scaling (FS-N11MN only)" (page 4-21)
• Correction of the received light intensity using the zero shift
function is reflected in the analog output.

Analog scaling mode (FS-N11MN only)
The analog output can be automatically scaled so that the 5 V is output in respect to
the received light intensity "100.0". This function is used simultaneously with the
various preset function. This function is useful when frequently using the preset
function as the analog output can be constantly sequenced with the ".0 to 100.0"
display, etc.
1 When received light intensity is dis-

played, press and hold the [MODE] but-
ton, [SET] and button
4 simultaneously for 3 seconds or more.
ProG YES or ProG no is displayed.

2 Press the [MODE] button once.
3 Using the button, select Pr-A Std

to not change the analog upper limit
value when the preset function is exe-
cuted, and select Pr-A PrSt to change
the analog upper limit value sequen-
tially when the preset function is exe-
cuted. Then, hold down the [MODE] button.
Reference When "Std" (default) is set, the analog output upper limit will not change
even if the various preset function is used.

4-4 Display Settings (diSP)
Display Reverse
Refer to page 4-2 "Display Settings (diSP)" for setting methods.
The current value and setting value

Normal display
displays can be inverted.
Display Function
oFF(OFF) Normal display (Default)
Inverted display
on(ON) Reversed display
Sub Display
4

In addition to the received light intensity and setting value, the following information
can be displayed on the sub display.
Operation
buttons Reference
Display Information
page
[SET]
No sub display (Setting value /
oFF(OFF) received light intensity) (Default)
Yes Yes -
StdE Extension display (Displaying up to
No*1 No 4-24
(Extension)*2 5 digits)
Bar display (Bar excess gain / received
bAr(Bar)*6 light intensity)
Yes Yes 4-24
Excess gain(%) display (Bar excess
PEr(Percent)*6 gain / excess gain)
Yes Yes 4-25
Received-light intensity hold display
HLd(Hold)*3 (5 types selectable)
Yes No 4-25
HLdP Excess gain hold(%) display (5 types Yes No 4-27
(Percent Hold)*4*6 selectable)
Ldon(L-on/D-on) L-on/D-on display (no/nC display)*5 Yes No 4-27
Yes: Operation is possible. No: Operation is not possible.
*1 For external calibration, the [SET] button can be operated to set values up to "9999".
*2 The displayed value is that before each preset function or zero shift function is executed.
*3 If the detection mode is set to DATUM1 mode or DATUM2 mode, the value before
DATUM correction is displayed.
*4 If the detection mode is set to DATUM1 mode or DATUM2 mode, the excess gain
hold display cannot be selected.
*5 If the detection mode is set to the area detection mode, rising edge detection mode,
falling edge detection mode, or no/nC is displayed.
*6 When set to the edge detection mode, bar display, excess gain display, and excess
gain hold display cannot be selected.
Displaying a sub display

After selecting the Setting value/Received light intensity MODE Select L-on/D-on
desired sub-screen dis-
play, press the [MODE]
No operation for 3
button twice in the normal sec or more
display state (setting MODE MODE
value / received light Sub-display
intensity).
Press the [MODE] button
once again to return to
the normal display.
Extension display
4
The received light intensity usually displayed with 4 digits can be extended to a 5-digit
display.
The maximum received light intensity value which can be displayed differs according
to the power mode and display gain. Refer to "Display Gain" (page 4-32) for more
details.
Reference • The upper limit of the setting value remains a 4-digit value (9999). A
larger value cannot be set.
• Each preset function, zero shift function, and each calibration function
cannot be used during the extension display.
• The received light intensity calibrated with each preset function, zero
shift function, each DATUM mode or edge detection mode is not applied
on the extended display.
Bar display
Received light intensity can be displayed as a Display example If the setting value is 1000:
bar graph.
Bars are displayed in real time in the range of
85% to 115% at intervals of 5%, where 100%
is the setting value.
Up to 8 bars are displayed.

Excess gain (%) display
Received light intensity is displayed as an excess Display example If the setting value is 1000
gain* relative to the setting value. On the screen, and the received light
the received light intensity is displayed as a bar intensity is 2000 (200%):
graph and a percentage number.
* Excess gain = (Received light intensity/Set-
ting value) x 100
Light intensity hold display

4

The maximum peak values, and the minimum bottom values, of received light
intensity can be displayed continuously. You can select from 5 possible display
combinations:
Display Displayed values

Updates the peak or bottom value each time the cur-
Std (Standard) rent received light intensity falls below or rises
above, respectively, the setting value. (Default)
P~P_ (Peak Max/Peak Min) Displays the maximum and minimum of peak values
since the power is turned on. (Cumulative)
b~b_ (Bottom Max/Bottom Min) Displays the maximum and minimum of bottom val-
ues since the power is turned on. (Cumulative)
Displays the minimum of peak values and the maxi-
P_b~ (Peak Min/Bottom Max) mum of bottom values since the power is turned on.
(Cumulative)
Displays the maximum of peak values and the mini-
P~b_ (Peak Max/Bottom Min) mum of bottom values since the power is turned on.
(Cumulative)
How to reset the held values

To reset the peak and/or bottom values that are currently held, use one of the
following procedures:
• Press and hold the [MODE] and [SET] buttons simultaneously.

• Set the external input (in) to "reset input (rSt)" and short-circuit the pink wire (pin
(2)). "External Input" (page 4-17)
• Turn off the power.

Timing chart for standard setting (Std)

[Peak value]
• Samples while the current received light inten- Peak value
sity > setting value ((1), (3), etc.). Received light

intensity
• If the current received light intensity is lower Setting value
than the setting value, the previous peak Bottom value

value is updated. Received light intensity
(1) (3)
[Bottom value]
• Samples while the current received light inten-
sity < setting value ((2), (4), etc.).
• If the current received light intensity is higher
than the setting value, the previous bottom
value is updated.
4 Timing chart for peak value

[Cumulative maximum peak value]
(2) (4)
• Samples while the current received light inten- Cumulative maximum

of peak
sity > setting value ((1) to (4)). Received light
intensity
• If the current received light intensity is lower than Setting value
the setting value, the previous peak value and Cumulative minimum
of peak
current peak value are compared. If the current Received light intensity
(1) (2) (3) (4)
peak value is higher, the value is updated.
[Cumulative minimum peak value]
• Samples while the current received light inten-
sity > setting value ((1) to (4)).
• If the current received light intensity is lower than
the setting value, the previous peak value and
current peak value are compared. If the current
peak value is lower, the value is updated.
Timing chart for bottom value

[Cumulative maximum bottom value]
Cumulative maximum
• Samples while the current received light of bottom
intensity < setting value ((1) to (4)).
Setting value
• If the current received light intensity is higher
Received Cumulative minimum
than the setting value, the previous bottom light intensity
of bottom
value and current bottom value are com-

pared. If the current bottom value is higher,
the value is updated.
[Cumulative minimum bottom value]
• Samples while the current received light
intensity < setting value ((1) to (4)).
• If the current received light intensity is higher (1) (2) (3) (4)
than the setting value, the previous bottom
value and current bottom value are com-
pared. If the current bottom value is lower, the
value is updated.

Excess gain hold (%) display
This function is the same as the "received-light intensity hold display", except that the
value being held is displayed as excess gain instead of received light intensity.
"Light intensity hold display" (page 4-25)
L-on / D-on display
Refer to page 4-2 "Display Settings (diSP)" for setting methods. 4

The current output condition (L-on or D-on) can

be displayed when the setting value is displayed.
The received light intensity is displayed in terms
of received light intensity as usual.
If the detection mode is set to the area detection mode, rising edge detection mode,
falling edge detection mode, no/nC is displayed.

Preset Saturation Function
The saturation level can be set in the range of 100P (100%) to 200P (200%) when the
preset saturation function is ON.
For example, if this function is set to 150P, the received light intensity will be corrected
to "150.0" when the preset function is enabled, and the digital display will display
"100.0".
The saturation level can be set to a higher value for stable detection even in
environments which are prone to some contamination, such as dust.
Turn off this function if you want to display values above "100.0" in applications where
4 the preset function or the DATUM1 mode is used.
Display Function
Fixes the display to "100.0" (displays no value higher than "100.0")

on (ON) when the actual received light intensity is above 100.0. (Default:
110P)
Displays the actual received light intensity as is, even when it is
oFF (OFF)
above "100.0".
Point Setting too high of a saturation level (specifying too large a value)
decreases the detectability for small differences in light intensity or
transparent workpieces.
*1 When the detection mode is set to DATUM1, the preset saturation function ON/
OFF state can be selected, but the saturation level will be fixed to 101P (101%),
and the setting screen will not appear.
*2 When the detection mode is set to DATUM2, the preset saturation function set-
ting screen will not appear.
Reference • For the preset execution method, refer to "Preset Function" (page 3-6).
• Refer to the next page for the detailed operating principle.

Operating principles of the preset function

(Current received light intensity is 3300 in this example.)
Preset input is used to register the Received light intensity
light intensity as "100.0".
The actual received light intensity (3300) 4095 All values in this
range are 100.0.
is set to "110%" and all actual received
3300 110.0
light intensities exceeding "100%" are 3000 100.0
90.0
displayed as "100.0". 2700
When light intensity falls below "100%", a

value lower than "100.0" is displayed. 0
(The percentage value "110%" (i.e., the (After preset input)
saturation level) at the time of registration
can be any value between 100 and 4
200%.)
"Preset Saturation Function" (page 4-

28)
If the displayed light intensity falls below Received light intensity

"100.0", the preset input can be per-
formed again to restore stable detection. 4095 All values in this
range are 100.0.
If light intensity is not displayed as "100.0"
3300
after preset input, the sensor amplifier is not 2970 110.0
in stable detection condition. 2700 100.0
0
(After another preset input for correction)
Reference Even when the maximum sensitivity preset function or full auto preset func-
tion is used, the preset saturation level setting function operates based on
the "100.0" point.

4-5 System Settings (SYS)
APC function
The APC (Auto Power Control) function automatically adjusts the light emission at a
constant level.
This function reduces variation in the received light intensity due to changes in
ambient temperature.
Point • The APC function monitors and adjusts the LED light emission.
Therefore, variation in the received light intensity due to contami-
nation or characteristic changes of fiber unit cannot be reduced.
4 When high-precision detection is necessary, also apply the DATUM

function and percentage calibration using external input.
DATUM function → "Detection Mode" (page 4-8)

Percentage Calibration → "Percentage calibration" (page 4-5)
• If the unit is used for an extend period with the APC function
turned ON, heavier load is imposed on the light emitting LED than
when the unit is used with the APC function turned OFF. Normally,
use the unit with APC turned OFF.
Screen display Functions

oFF(OFF) The APC function is disabled (Initial setting)
on(ON) The APC function is enabled

Power Save
Refer to page 4-2 "System Settings (SYS)" for setting methods.
Power consumption can be reduced by turning off the digital display and output
indicators.
Display Function
oFF (OFF) Disables the power save function. (Default)
Enables the power save function. (A single segment
on (ON)
pulses across the digital display.)
FuLL (FULL)
Reduces power consumption. (The power save function is
ON, and response time is 4 times longer.) 4
Eco ALL (The digital display and output indicators are all

off).
ALL (ALL) This item becomes selectable by pressing and holding
while FuLL is lit.
The power consumption in Eco ALL is the same as that in
Eco ON.
Immediately after the ON or FULL option is selected, the option is enabled, and the
power save display results.
The normal display is restored after any key is operated (except for eco ALL).
If no operation is made for the next 30 seconds, the power save display returns.
Point When FuLL is selected, response time is 4 times as long as usual (i.e.,
as compared to when oFF or on is selected).
When ALL is selected, response time is the same as usual.
Deactivating eco ALL
1 Press and hold the [MODE] and [PRE-

SET] buttons simultaneously.
The screen returns to the display of cur-

rent received light intensity.
If no operation is made for the next 30 seconds, the eco ALL state is restored.

Display Gain
Received light intensity can be increased 4 times without sacrificing response time.
Display Function
Std (Standard) Normal light intensity display (Default)
FuLL (Full) Full light intensity display (Hysteresis increases 4 times)
The maximum received light intensity value which can be displayed differs according
4 to the power mode setting and display screen.
The maximum received light intensity values which can be displayed are shown
below.
Display Display HIGH

FINE TURBO SUPER ULTRA MEGA
screen gain SPEED
Normal dis- Std 4095 4095 4095 8190 9999 9999
play FuLL - 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999
StdE Std 4095 4095 4095 8190 32760 65504
(Extension
FuLL - 16380 16380 32760 65504 65408
display)

"Extension display" (page 4-24)
Point • This function is not supported in the hSP (HIGH SPEED) mode and
the light intensity expansion setting screen is not displayed.
• When the preset function is used in DATUM1 or DATUM2 mode,
correctible values are limited to 200.

Interference Prevention
Malfunction may result from "interference", a phenomenon in which light transmission

occurs simultaneously with any other sensor amplifier.
However, when the number of sensor amplifiers increases, the light transmission
timing automatically shifts and prevents this interference.
Setting this function to "dobL" (Double) on all of the connected amplifier units doubles
the number units that do not mutually interfere.
Display
Std (Standard) Normal operation (Default)
Function
4
The interference prevention doubles over the Standard

dobL (Double)
state.
Point • Selecting "dobL" also doubles response time over the "Std" state.
• When selecting "dobL", the main unit and its connected expansion
units must all be set to "dobL".
• This function does not work if the eco function is set to
"FuLL"(Full).
 Maximum number of interference prevention units

Number of units prevented from interference during the connection of the main and
expansion units of the FS-N10 Series is as follows.
Std dobL
Power mode (Standard: Normal (Double: Doubling of
operation) interference prevention units)
hSP (HIGH SPEED) 0 unit 0 unit
FinE (FINE) 4 units 8 units
turb (TURBO)
SuPr (SUPER)
8 units 16 units
ULtr (ULTRA)
MEGA (MEGA)
Reference Reference: Interference prevention is enabled even if connected to models

other than the FS-N10 Series. For the number of units for interference pre-
vention, please contact us.

Common Key-Operations Function
Some operations on the main unit are applied equally and simultaneously to all
expansion units connected to it.
Display Function
oFF (OFF) Disables common key operations. (Default)
on (ON) Enables common key operations.
4 The operations that can be applied to all expansion units are as follows:
• Enabling/disabling the preset function


• Enabling/disabling the zero shift function
"Zero Shift Function" (page 3-16)
• Enabling/Disabling the key lock function
"Key Lock" (page 3-23)
Reference This function is effective only with the main unit to which expansion units
are connected. This function cannot be used with an independent main unit
or with the expansion units.

4-6 2-output Settings ( )
* This function is only available for the 2-output type models (FS-N13 / N14).
Detection Mode for Output2
Refer to page 4-3 "2-output Settings ( )" for setting methods.
Display Function
Received-light intensity judgment mode (usual mode)
Std (Standard) *1 (Default)
LiMt (Limit) *2
Limit setting output mode (Output 2 turns on if received
light intensity for output 1 decreases). 4
"Limit setting output mode" (page 4-36)

Warning output mode (Output 2 turns on when an error
ALrt (Alert) occurs).
"Warning output mode" (page 4-37)
*1 If output 2 is set to Std, the DATUM1, DATUM2, area detection, and edge detection
modes are disabled in output 2.
*2 You can select the USEr (user reset) or Auto (auto reset) resetting methods after
outputting the limit setting under the following restriction:
- If output 1 is set to the DATUM1 mode or DATUM2 mode when LiMt is selected,
the detection will be performed with the value prior to DATUM calibration.
- If output 1 is set to the area detection mode or edge detection mode, LiMt can-
not be selected with output 2.

Limit setting output mode
Setting output 2 to "LiMt" (limit setting output mode) enables detection of reductions in
received light intensity for output 1. Specifically, if the cumulative minimum of peak
value for output 1 falls below the limit setting value, it is recognized as a reduction in
received light intensity and therefore output 2 is turned on.
"Light intensity hold display" (page 4-25)
Timing chart
For period (1), the peak value Received light intensity
is not below the limit setting (1) (2) (3)
4 value, so output 2 remains
Peak hold value
OFF.
For period (2), the peak value Limit setting for output 2
is below the limit setting value, Setting value of received

light intensity for output 1
so output 2 turns ON.
For period (3), the peak value
again is above the limit setting
ON Output1
value, so output 2 turns OFF if OFF
ON
Auto (Auto) is selected. If USEr OFF Output2
(When is selected)
(User) is selected, the ON
cumulative minimum of peak OFF
Output2
(When is selected)
values is the peak value
during period (2), which is below the limit setting value, so output 2 remains ON.
How to reset after the output is activated
Display Resetting method

User reset
- Press and hold the [MODE] and [SET] buttons simulta-
USEr (User) neously.
- Execute reset using external input.
- Cycle the power.
Auto reset
- Press and hold the [MODE] and [SET] buttons simulta-
Auto (Auto) neously.
- Execute reset using external input.
- Cycle the power.
- When "peak value > setting value + hysteresis"

Warning output mode
If output 2 is set to "ALrt" (warning output mode), output 2 turns on (or off if the output
condition is set to N.C.) when either of the following errors occur:
• Correction error in DATUM1 or DATUM 2 mode

• END-APC error
Reference For error recovery procedures, see "Troubleshooting" (page 6-2).

Output Timer for Output2
There are 3 types of timers available.
Display Function Timing chart*

Without workpiece With workpiece Without workpiece
toFF Uses no output timer. (Default) ON

Control output
OFF
4 Off-delay timer Without workpiece With workpiece Without workpiece
Turns off the output at a specified
time after the detection signal Control output ON
oFFd
goes off. OFF
On-delay timer
Turns on the output at a specified Without workpiece With workpiece Without workpiece
time after the detection signal
goes on. Useful if the ON duration ON
on-d Control output
is limited because the workpiece OFF
is shaky such as by vibration.
Setting range: 1 to 9999 ms Timer-set period
Default: 10 ms
One-shot timer Without workpiece With workpiece Without workpiece

Turns on the output and keeps it
on for a specified period after the Control output ON
Shot OFF
detection signal goes on.
* The above charts show operation examples in the light-ON (L-on) mode for the
reflective model and in the dark-ON (d-on) mode for the retro-reflective or thru-
beam model.
Reference • Different output timers and different timer times can be set separately for
channels 1 and 2.
"Output Timer" (page 4-7)
• The timer can only control on/off switching of the sensor output.

4-7 Settings Save/Recall
Custom Save (Settings Save)
The current setting value and advanced function settings can be saved in the sensor
amplifier.
"Settings for Advanced Functions" (page 4-1)
Point Executing a custom save will override the previously saved settings
with the current settings.

seconds or more. 4


"SAvE", and then press the [MODE]
button
3 Press the button to display "YES",

and then press the [MODE] button.
After the settings are saved, the screen

displays "oK", which is then replaced with
the current received light intensity.

4-7 Settings Save/Recall
User Reset (Settings Recall)
The settings saved with the custom save function can be recalled.
Point Executing a user reset will override all of the previous settings with
the settings that were saved using the custom save function.
Reference The factory settings will be recalled if a user reset is executed without pre-
viously executing a custom save.
4 1 Press and hold the [SET] and [PRE-

seconds or more.

"USEr", and then press the [MODE]
button.
After a user reset is executed, the

screen displays "oK", which is then
replaced with the current received light
intensity.

Specifications
This chapter provides the specifications, circuit diagrams and
dimensions of the FS-N10 Series. 5
5-1 Specifications ..................................................... 5-2
5-2 Input/Output Circuit Diagram .............................. 5-6
5-3 Dimensions......................................................... 5-8

5-1 Specifications
1-Output Type
Type 1-Output Type

Input/Output configuration Cables M8 connector *1 e-CON connector *1
Main unit/Expansion unit Main unit Expansion unit Main unit Expansion unit Main unit Expansion unit
Models NPN FS-N11N FS-N12N FS-N11CN FS-N12CN FS-N11EN FS-N12EN
PNP FS-N11P FS-N12P FS-N11CP FS-N12CP - -
Number of Control output 1-output 1-output 1-output 1-output 1-output 1-output
input/out- Monitor output
put - - - - - -
(1-5V)
External input - - 1-input 1-input 1-input 1-input
Light source LED Red 4-element LED (Wavelength: 630 nm)
Response time 50us(HIGH SPEED)/250us(FINE)/500us(TURBO)/1ms(SUPER)/4ms(ULTRA)/16ms(MEGA)
Output toggle Light-ON/Dark-ON toggle
Timer functions Timer OFF/OFF delay/ON delay/One shot
Input/Out- Control output NPN open collector 24 V or less, maximum 100 mA or less (stand-alone)/20 mA or less (multiple
put specifi- (NPN) connections)
cations Residual voltage: 1V or less
Control output PNP open collector 24 V or less, maximum 100 mA or less (stand-alone used)/20 mA or less
(PNP) (multiple connections)
5 External input
Residual voltage: 1V or less
Input time: 2 ms (ON) / 20 ms(OFF) or over. 25 ms(ON/OFF) only when toggled to external
calibration input
Expansion units Up to 16 units can be connected (total connection of 17 units including the main unit); 2-output
Specifications
type is treated as 2 units, however.

Protection circuit Protection against reverse power connection, output overcurrent and output surge
Number of interference preven- Up to 16 units can be connected, but may differ depending on the power mode.
tion units 0 for HIGH SPEED; 4 for FINE and 8 for TURBO/SUPER/ULTRA/MEGA
(These numbers double when "Double" is selected.)
Rating Supply voltage 12 - 24 VDC +/- 10%, ripple (P-P) 10% or less
Power consumption Normal: 900 mW or less (36 mA or less at 24 VDC; 48 mA or less at 12 VDC)*2
(NPN output type)
ECO ON (All): 800 mW or less (32 mA or less at 24 VDC; 39 mA or less at 12 VDC)*2
ECO Full: 470 mW or less (19 mA or less at 24 VDC; 23 mA or less at 12 VDC)
Power consumption Normal: 950 mW or less (39 mA or less at 24 VDC; 52mA or less at 12 VDC)*2
(PNP output type)
ECO ON (All): 850 mW or less (35mA or less at 24 VDC; 44 mA or less at 12 VDC)*2
ECO Full: 520 mW or less (21mA or less at 24 VDC; 26mA or less at 12 VDC)
Environ- Operating ambient
Incandescent lamp: 20,000 lx or less; solar light: 30,000 lx or less
ment resis- luminance
tance Operating ambient
temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (no freezing) *3
Operating ambient
35 to 85%RH (no condensation)
humidity
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz Compound amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours for each of X, Y and Z axes
Shock resistance 500m/s2, 3 times for each of X, Y and Z axes
Case material Both main unit and cover material: Polycarbonate
Case dimensions H30.3mm×W9.8mm×L71.8mm
Mass Approx. 75 g Approx. 45g Approx. 22g Approx. 22g Approx. 22g Approx. 22g
*1 For M8 and e-CON connector types, cable length must be 30 m or less.

*2 Increased by 100 mW (4.0 mA) for HIGH SPEED mode.
*3 One or two units connected: -20 to +55 °C; 3 to 10 units connected: -20 to +50 °C,
11 to 16 units connected: -20 to +45 °C. When using 2-output type, one unit is counted as two units.
All temperature specifications are for when the unit is mounted on a DIN rail; and installed on metal frame.

5-1 Specifications
2-Output Type
Type 2-Output Type

Input/Output configuration Cable M8 connector *1
Main unit/Expansion Units Main unit Expansion unit Main unit Expansion unit
Models NPN FS-N13N FS-N14N - -
PNP FS-N13P FS-N14P FS-N13CP FS-N14CP
Number of Control output 2-output 2-output 2-output 2-output
put - - - -
(1-5V)
External input 1-input 1-input - -
Response time 50us(HIGH SPEED)/250us(FINE)/500us(TURBO)/1ms(SUPER)/4ms(ULTRA)/16ms(MEGA)
Timer functions Timer OFF/OFF delay/ON delay/One-shot
Input/Out- Control output NPN open collector 24 V or less, 2-output maximum 100 mA or less (used stand-alone)/20 mA or
put specifi- (NPN) less (multiple connections)
cations Residual voltage: 1V or less
Control output PNP open collector 24 V or less, 2-output maximum 100 mA or less (used stand-alone)/20 mA or
(PNP) less (multiple connections)
External input
Residual voltage: 1V or less
Input time: 2 ms(ON) / 20 ms(OFF) or more. 25 ms(ON/OFF) or more only when toggled to
external calibration input
5
Expansion units Up to 16 units can be connected (total connection of 17 units including the main unit); 2-output
type is treated as 2 units, however.
Specifications
Rating Supply voltage DC12-24V±10%, ripple (P-P) 10% or less
(NPN output type)
Power consumption Normal: 1050 mW or less (42mA or less at 24 VDC; 56mA or less at 12 VDC)*2
(PNP output type)
ECO ON (All): 950 mW or less (38mA or less at 24 VDC; 47mA or less at 12 VDC)*2
ECO Full: 600 mW or less (24mA or less at 24 VDC; 29mA or less at 12 VDC)
temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (no freezing) *3
Operating ambient
35 to 85% (no condensation)
humidity
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz Compound amplitude 1.5 mm, two hours for each of X, Y and Z axes
Case dimensions H30.3mm×W9.8mm×L71.8mm
Mass Approx. 80g Approx. 70g Approx. 22g Approx. 22g
*1 For M8 connector type, cable length must be 30 m or less.


5-1 Specifications
Monitor Output Type
Type Monitor output type

Input/Output configuration Cable
Main unit/Expansion unit Main unit
Models NPN FS-N11MN
PNP -
Number of Control output 1-output
put 1-output
(1-5V)
External input -
Response time 50us(HIGH SPEED)/250us(FINE)/500us(TURBO)/1ms(SUPER)/4ms(ULTRA)/
16ms(MEGA)
Output Control output NPN open collector 24 V or less, maximum 100 mA or less (stand-alone)/20 mA or less
specifica- (NPN) (multiple connections)
tions Residual voltage: 1V or less
Monitor output 1 to 5 V voltage output; load resistance 10kΩ or more; repeatability +/-0.5% of F.S
5 Expansion units
1 ms response time, 63% response (HIGH SPEED, FINE, TURBO)*1
Up to 16 units can be connected (total connection of 17 units including the main unit);
2-output type is treated as 2 units, however.
Specifications
Rating Supply voltage 12-24 VDC +/- 10%, ripple (P-P) 10% or less
temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (no freezing)*3
Operating ambient
35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
humidity
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz Compound amplitude 1.5 mm, two hours for each of X, Y and Z axes
Case dimensions H30.3mm x W9.8mm x L71.8mm
Mass Approx. 75 g
*1 SUPER: 1.2ms, ULTRA:1.8ms, MEGA: 4.2ms 63% response


5-1 Specifications
Zero Line Type
Type Zero line type

Input/Output configuration None (for communications only)
Main unit/Expansion unit Expansion unit
Models
FS-N10
Number of Control output - *1
input/out-
Monitor output
put -
(1-5V)
External input -
Response time 50us(HIGH SPEED)/250us(FINE)/500us(TURBO)/1ms(SUPER)/4ms(ULTRA)/
16ms(MEGA)
Expansion units Up to 16 units can be connected (total connection 17 units including main unit)
Rating Supply voltage
Power consumption
12-24 VDC +/- 10%, ripple (P-P) 10% or less
Normal: 900 mW or less (36 mA or less at 24 VDC; 48 mA or less at 12 VDC)*2
5
Specifications
temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (no freezing)*3
Operating ambient
35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
humidity
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz Compound amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours for each of X, Y and Z axes
Case dimensions H30.3mm x W9.8mm x L71.8mm
Mass Approx. 20g
*1 Counted as 1-output unit. when connected to the communications unit of NU Series.


5-2 Input/Output Circuit Diagram
1-Output Type
FS-N11N / N12N FS-N11P / N12P

Sensor main circuit
Sensor main circuit

12 to 24 VDC 12 to 24 VDC
Brown*1 Brown*
protection circuit
protection circuit
Overcurrent
Overcurrent
Load Load (Control output)
Black (Control output) Black
0V 0V
Blue*1 Blue*
*1 FS-N11N only * FS-N11P only
FS-N11CN/N12CN/N11EN/N12EN FS-N11CP / N12CP
12 to 24VDC 12 to 24VDC
(1)*1 (1)*1
Overcurrent protection circuit

Load
PLC, etc.
Sensor main circuit
5
Sensor main circuit
Short-circuit current
(4) (4) 2 mA or less
(Control output) (Control output)
DC3.3V
Load
Specifications
(2) PLC, etc. 1 mA or less (2)
0V 0V
(3)*1 (3)*1
*1 FS-N11CN/N11EN only *1 FS-N11CP only
2 4
1 2
M8 connector Pin layout 1 3 e-CON connector Pin layout
3 4
2-Output Type
FS-N13N/N14N FS-N13P / N14P
12 to 24VDC 12 to 24VDC
Brown*1 Brown*1
Load
Load
PLC, etc.
Sensor main circuit
Sensor main circuit
Black Black 2 mA or less
(Control output 1) (Control output 1)
White
White (Control
DC3.3V (Control output 2) output 2)
Load
Load
Pink PLC, etc. 1 mA or less Pink
0V 0V
Blue*1 Blue*1

5-2 Input/Output Circuit Diagram
FS-N13CP/N14CP
(Control output 2)
protection circuit
Sensor main circuit
Overcurrent
Load
12 to 24 VDC
protection circuit
(Control output 1)
Overcurrent
Load
0V
* FS-N13CP only
2 4
M8 connector Pin layout 1 3
Monitor output type 5

FS-N11MN
Specifications
Sensor main circuit
12 to 24 VDC
Brown
Protection
Monitor output
circuit
Orange (1 to 5V)*1
protection circuit
Overcurrent
Load
Black (Control output)
0V
Blue
*1 Device with input impedance 10 kΩ or more

5-3 Dimensions
FS-N11 □ /N12□ /N13□ /N14□/N11MN/N10
3.9
Cable length: 2m
When cover is opened: 100 max.
9.8
3.4
Max. 170°
4
(35.3)
30.3
(13)
6.7
5 20.7 35.4
71.8 Min. 8
Specifications
When amplifier mounting bracket (OP-73880) is used

(17.3)
30.3
(38.5)
22.9 2 3.4
3.8
6.5
Counterbore: 6.4 Depth:2.7

25.7 25.4
Bottom surface of amplifier mounting bracket

2 4.4 3.4
9.8
15
31
* 1 FS-N11N(P)/N13N(P)/N11MN is not provided with an expansion connector.

* 2 FS-N10 is not provided with cables.

5-3 Dimensions
FS-N11C □ /N12C □ /N13CP/N14CP
9.8
8.6
3.4 Max. 170°
30.3
4
(35.3)
(15.5)
6.7
20.7 35.4 M8 connector

5
71.8 9.5
Specifications
30.3
(38.5)
(18.8)
22.9 2 3.4
3.8
6.5

25.7 25.4

2 4.4 3.4
9.8
15
31
* 1 FS-N11CN(P)/N13CP/ is not provided with an expansion connector.

5-3 Dimensions
FS-N11EN/12EN
9.8
Max 125°
3.4
30.3
4
(35.3)
6.7
(10.3)
20.7 35.4
76.5 12.7
e-CON
Specifications
connector
30.3
38.5
2 3.4
3.8
6.5
22.9
25.7 25.4

2 4.4 3.4
9.8
15
31
* 1 FS-N11EN is not provided with an expansion connector.

5-3 Dimensions
End unit (OP-26751)
6
When mounted on DIN rail
20.8
(22.6)
9.2 35.4
53.8
Specifications

5-3 Dimensions
MEMO
5
Specifications

Appendix
This chapter provides troubleshooting instructions and initial settings
(default values). 6
6-1 Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-2
6-2 Factory Default Setting (Default Value) List........ 6-6
6-3 List of Recipe Function Settings......................... 6-7
6-4 Restrictions on Each Detection Mode ................ 6-9
6-5 Index................................................................. 6-10

6-1 Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Category Trouble Cause Action
• Review the installation environment.

• The received light intensity can be stably dis-
played at 100.0 by using the preset function.
It may be affected by vibration, ther-
The received light intensity is incon- mal characteristics caused by ther- "Preset Function" (page 3-6)
sistent. How can it be stabilized? mal changes, or the state of the • When using the DATUM1/2 mode, the set value
workpiece surface, etc. and received light intensity are both calibrated to
maintain a set ratio.
"Detection Mode" (page 4-8)

• Review the installation environment and detec-
This may be the result of a long tion distance.
detection distance. When using the • The received light intensity value can be
reflective model, the intensity of the increased by raising (delaying) the power mode.
Received light light reflected from the workpiece
The received light intensity is too "Power Modes" (page 4-4)
intensity display may be low, or there may be con-
low. How can it be increased?
tamination. When using the thru- • The apparent received light intensity can be
beam model or retro-reflective increased 4-fold by using the light intensity
model, the beam axis may be devi- expansion setting.
ated, etc.
The received light intensity remains • Extend the detection range.
unchanged from 4095 or 9999 even • Lower the light emission level and the received
if a workpiece is placed for detec- light intensity.
tion.
The received light intensity has "Light emission/Received light intensity
When used under extremely short become too large.
adjustment (Saturation Canceling)" (page 3-18)
conditions of the detection range,
6 the received light intensity

decreases.
"Adjusting Light Emission/Received Light
Intensity (Attenuation)" (page 4-20)
• Disable the Eco function.
Eco (ALL) mode is selected.
Nothing is displayed.
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The power is cut off or the power

• Disable the Eco function.
cable is disconnected.
Screen • Disable the Eco function.

display Eco (FuLL) mode is selected.
"-" scrolls from left to right on the • Turn the external input OFF, or select a mode
display other than sleep mode transition input with the
The sleep mode is enabled by the
external input function.
external input.
"Sleep function" (page 4-19)
• Check the output timer setting.
The output timer is set.
"Output Timer" (page 4-7)
The received light intensity at which
Output • A slight hysteresis is set to prevent chattering in
the output turns ON and turns OFF
operation the output. If this level of received light intensity
is slightly different.
Hysteresis is notable during detection, the detection toler-
ance may be low. Please review the detection
details.

6-1 Troubleshooting
• Press and hold the [MODE] button and check

The raw received light intensity is the raw received light intensity level. Try adjust-
50 or less. * (200 when using the ing the beam axis, removing contamination, or
received light intensity expansion reviewing the installation environment. Take
setting.) actions to raise the original received light inten-
sity.
A value less than "100.0" is dis-
played even when the [PRESET] • Preset the maximum intensity again after lower-
button is pressed. ing the received light intensity.
The maximum intensity is preset "Light emission/Received light intensity
with the received light intensity
adjustment (Saturation Canceling)" (page 3-18)
almost saturated.
"Adjusting Light Emission/Received Light
Intensity (Attenuation)" (page 4-20)
• Disable the zero shift function.
The zero shift function is enabled.
"Zero Shift Function" (page 3-16)
• Select the sensitivity setting other than the zero
The zero shift calibration (0SEt) is shift calibration.
Preset related selected as the sensitivity setting.
"Sensitivity Setting" (page 4-4)
• Select the detection method other than the rising
The rising / falling edge detection / falling edge detection mode.
mode is selected.
When each preset function is exe- • Select a mode other than zero shift input for the
cuted, "---- ----" appears, and no Zero shift input is selected with the external input function.
change is seen. external input function.
The difference in received light
• Provide a sufficient difference in received light
intensity during preset function exe-
intensity when using the preset function and
cution and workpiece preset func-
work-preset function.
tion execution is small.
The state was saturated when using
the maximum sensitivity preset • Make sure that the received light intensity does
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function and full auto preset func- not exceed the values listed in the
tion. The state was saturated when
"Display Gain" (page 4-32).
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using either the preset function or
workpiece preset function.
• Cancel each preset function.
The preset function is enabled.
• Select a mode other than preset input with the
"---- ----" appears even when Preset input is selected with the external input function.
using the zero shift function, and external input function.
each preset function with no effect "External Input" (page 4-17)
is being used. • Set a detection mode other than rising edge
Zero shift related detection/falling edge detection mode with the
The rising edge detection/falling
edge detection mode is enabled. detection mode settings.

• Set a detection mode other than DATUM1/
Nothing happens even when the The DATUM1/DATUM2 mode is DATUM2 mode with the detection mode set-
zero shift function is used. enabled. tings.

• Press and hold the [MODE] button and check
The raw received light intensity is the raw received light intensity level. Try adjust-
50 or less. * (200 when using the ing the beam axis, removing contamination, or
received light intensity expansion reviewing the installation environment. Take
setting FuLL) actions to raise the original received light inten-
The received light intensity is not sity.
DATUM related calibrated to 100.0/.0 in the
DATUM1/2 modes. • Check the installation environment and confirm
that the beam axis has not deviated and that the
The raw received light intensity is workpiece surface is not contaminated.
less than the warning output level. • To continue calibration, increase the warning out-
put level value. Calibration will not stop as fre-
quently.
Sensitivity set- • Change the detection mode or sensitivity setting

The sensitivity setting (calibration) referring to
ting Pressing the [SET] button has no
is restricted in specific detection
(calibration) effect. "Restrictions for Sensitivity Settings in
modes.
related Each Detection Mode" (page 6-9).

6-1 Troubleshooting
• Initialize the setting.

Initializing all settings - "Initialization of Settings (Reset to Initial
Values)" (page 3-21)
Cannot remember the key lock PIN
Others - • Contact your nearest KEYENCE office.
number.
• Initialize the setting.
A setting error occurred when con-
necting to the communication series The setting is incorrect. "Initialization of Settings (Reset to Initial
NU Series.
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6-1 Troubleshooting
Error Displays and Corrective Actions
Error
Cause Solution
display
• Check the load and return the current within the
rated range.
ErC Overcurrent in the control output.
• Check that the output wire is not contacting any
other wire or frame.
• Turn the power OFF and ON. If the data is not
recovered, initialize the settings.*
ErE Failed to write/load the internal data.
"Initialization of Settings (Reset to Initial
Because the unit is in a state where the APC
Attenuation of LED light emission
End apC exceeds the APC correction limit. function cannot be used further, replace the
sensor if high-level detection is needed.
• Disable the key lock.
If the key lock cannot be disabled, it may be
locked with a password, or locked by the NU
Key lock function is valid, or if the Series communication unit.
Loc power mode was changed in the
"Disabling the Key Operation" (page 3-23)
MEGA mode fixed state.
• Check that the sensor amplifier is locked in
MEGA mode.
"Locking in MEGA Mode" (page 3-22)
• Check that the received light intensity has not 6
The DTM dropped.
Correction error in DATUM1 or
indicator • Adjust the DATUM warning output level.
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DATUM 2 mode.
flashes. • Ensure that the received light intensity value is
50 or more.
* "ErE" display may remain if the FS-N10 Series is damaged.

For errors other than those listed above, contact your nearest KEYENCE office.

6-2 Factory Default Setting (Default Value) List
The default settings are as follows.
Reference
Function Display Default value
page
Power mode Fine Fine (FINE mode) 4-4
Sensitivity setting SEt Std (Normal sensitivity setting) 4-4
Output timer toFF ---- (Timer disabled) 4-7
Detection mode dEtc Std (Received light intensity detection mode) 4-8
External input*1 in oFF (External input off) 4-17
Adjusting Light Emission/
Received Light Intensity Att 100 4-20
(Attenuation)
Analog output scaling*2 AnLG 4000 4-21
Display reverse rEu oFF (Normal display) 4-23
Sub-display Sub oFF (Sub-display off) 4-23
Preset saturation Pr-H on,110P (110%) 4-28
APC function APC oFF (APC disabled) 4-30
Power save Eco oFF (Off) 4-31
Display gain GAin Std (Standard light intensity display) 4-32
Interference prevention intF Std (Normal operation) 4-33
Common key operation function*3 Link oFF (Disabled) 4-34
6 Output2 detection mode*4

Output2 output timer*4
2ch
toFF
Std (Received light intensity detection mode)
---- (Timer disabled)
4-35
4-38
Parameter Save by Ext-Input pRoG yes (Will be written) 4-19
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Analog scaling mode*5 pR-a Std (Follows scaling setting) 4-22
*1 FS-N11C/N12C/N11EN/N12EN/N13/N14 only
*2 Monitor output type (FS-N11MN) only
*3 Main unit (FS-N11/N13) only
*4 Output type (FS-N13/N14) only
Reference
Item Default value
page
Setting value (Detection mode: Std selected) 50 4-8
Setting value (Detection mode: dtM1 selected) 5.0 4-9
Setting value (Detection mode: dtM2 selected) 5.0 4-11
Setting value (Detection mode: ArEA selected) 50 4-14
Setting value (Detection mode: _|~d selected) 50 4-16
Setting value (Detection mode: ~L_d selected) 50 4-16
Percentage calibration target value -10P 4-5
Timer value All 10 4-7
2-output timer value All 10 4-38
Reference Refer to "Initialization of Settings (Reset to Initial Values)" (page 3-21)

for the initializing method.

6-3 List of Recipe Function Settings
Reference Refer to "Selecting Recipe" (page 3-19) for details on selecting recipes.
The following details are set using the recipe function.

Reference
Application item Setting item Setting
page
no N.O. (1-ch) 3-4

Output condition
d-on D-on (2-ch) 3-4
Shot One shot (1-ch) 4-7

Output timer
Fall detection on-d ON delay (2-ch) 4-38
(r-1 FALL) Detection mode ~L_d Rising edge detection mode 4-16
Sub display HLd Hold display 4-25
20 20 (1-ch) -
Setting value
300 300 (2-ch) -
Output condition d-on D-on 3-4
Sensitivity setting SEtP Percentage calibration 4-5
Target percentage value -5P -5% 4-5

(r-2 SEtP)
Preset saturation level 101P 101% 4-28
External input SEt External calibration input 4-17
Output2 detection mode LiMt Limit setting detection mode 4-35 6

Limit setting value 100 100 4-36
Reflective background Sensitivity setting 0SEt Zero shift calibration 4-6
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cancellation*1
(r-3 0SEt) External input ShFt Zero shift input 4-17
Sensitivity setting 0SEt Zero shift calibration 4-6
External input ShFt Zero shift input 4-17

Full light intensity*1
(r-4 MEGA)
Power mode MEGA MEGA mode 4-4
Display gain FuLL Full 4-32
Sub display StdE Extension display 4-23
Detection mode ArEA Area detection mode 4-14

Area detection*2
(r-5 ArEA)
Percentage target value -10P -10% 4-5
Output condition d-on D-on 3-4
Detection mode dtM2 DATUM2 mode 4-11
0-datum* 2 Percentage target value -5P -5% 4-5

(r-6 0dtm) External input SEt External calibration input 4-17
Sub display StdE Extension display 4-23
Output2 detection mode LiMt Limit setting output 4-35
Limit setting value 100 100 4-36

6-3 List of Recipe Function Settings
*1 If the recipe r-3/r-4 is loaded with the zero-line type (FS-N10), the preset func-
tions will be disabled. When using the preset function, read the application set-
tings other than r-3/r-4.
When the recipes are recalled, all setting items other than those described here
are set to the default values.
"Initialization of Settings (Reset to Initial Values)" (page 3-21)
*2 Not available for the FS-N10 Series shipped before March 10, 2011.
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6-4 Restrictions on Each Detection Mode
Restrictions for Sensitivity Settings in Each Detection Mode
The sensitivity setting is limited according to the selected detection mode.

Refer to the chart below for details.
Reading the table

(Example) When detection mode is set to dtM1 (DATUM1 mode)
When the sensitivity setting is set to Std, two-point calibration, maximum
sensitivity calibration and full auto calibration are enabled.
Positioning calibration, preset function and zero shift function operations
are disabled.
Refer to page 4-4 for details of "Sensitivity Setting" and page 4-8 for details of
"Detection Mode".
Sensitivity setting*1
Std (Standard) Preset Zero shift

SEtP 0SEt function*4 calibration*5
Maximum (Percentage (Zero shift
two-point Full auto Positioning Edge
sensitivity
calibration calibration calibration*3 detection*2 calibration) calibration)
Std 
calibration
   ×    
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Detection mode
DtM1    × ×  × × ×
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DtM2    × ×  × × ×
Area     ×  ×  
_|~d × × × ×  × × × ×
~L_d × × × ×  × × × ×
*1 Items which are indicated as × for the sensitivity setting will operate with Std
calibration.
*2 In the edge detection mode, the bar display, even if SEtP/OSEt is selected for the
sensitivity setting, the mode will function as edge detection calibration.
*3 Positioning calibration is not possible in the DATUM1 or DATUM2 modes. This
will operate as two-point calibration.
*4 If the [PRESET] button is pressed in the DATUM1/DATUM2 mode, the received
light intensity will be forcibly calibrated to 100.0/.0. "---- ----" appears and no
change is seen when the [PRESET] button is pressed in the edge detection
mode.
*5 The zero shift operation does not function when the DATUM1/DATUM2 or edge
detection mode is selected.

6-5 Index
This index provides a list of terms used in this document in alphabetical order.
Numerics I
2-output Settings................................. 4-35 Initialization ......................................... 3-21
Detection Mode for Output2 ....... 4-35 Initialization of Settings
Output Timer for Output2 ........... 4-38 (Reset to Initial Values) .............. 3-21
Input/Output Circuit Diagram
A 1-Output Type .............................. 5-6
2-Output Type .............................. 5-6
Adjusting the Sensitivity........................ 3-5 Monitor output type ...................... 5-7
Installing Sensor Amplifiers .................. 2-2
B Mounting the Sensor Amplifier ..... 2-2
Wiring Diagrams for Sensor
Basic Settings ....................................... 4-4
Amplifiers ..................................... 2-4
Power Modes ............................... 4-4
Sensitivity Setting......................... 4-4
K
C Key Lock ............................................. 3-23
Key Lock with PIN Number................. 3-24
Calibration Method
Full Auto Calibration................... 3-13
L
6 Maximum Sensitivity
Calibration .................................. 3-12 List of Recipe Function Settings ........... 6-7
Other Calibration Methods ......... 3-15 List of Settings ...................................... 4-2
Positioning Calibration ............... 3-14
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Loading the Recommended Settings

Two-point Calibration ................. 3-11 (Recipe Function) ............................... 3-19
Checking the Package Contents .......... 1-2 List of Recipes and
Circuit Diagrams ................................... 5-6 Recommended Sensor Heads ... 3-20
Selecting Recipe ........................ 3-19
D Locking in MEGA Mode ...................... 3-22
Locking in the MEGA Mode
Detection Settings (Func) ..................... 4-7
MEGA Mode Lock
Detection Mode ............................ 4-8
(1-Output Type Only) ................. 3-22
External Input ............................. 4-17
Output Timer ................................ 4-7
M
Dimensions ........................................... 5-8
Display Settings (diSP) ....................... 4-23 Mounting and Adjusting the Sensor
Display Reverse ......................... 4-23 Head ..................................................... 2-7
Preset Saturation Function......... 4-28
Sub Display ................................ 4-23 P
F Part Names....................................1-3, 1-5
Sensor Amplifier........................... 1-3
Factory Default Setting (Default Value)
List ........................................................ 6-6 Q
Quick Reference ................................... 3-2

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R
Restrictions on Each Detection Mode...6-9
Restrictions for Sensitivity Settings in
Each Detection Mode ...................6-9
S
Setting the Current Received Light Intensity
to 0 (Zero Shift) ...................................3-16
Operating Principle of the Zero Shift
Function......................................3-16
Zero Shift Function .....................3-16
Setting the Current Received Light Intensity
to 100.0/.0 (Preset)
Full Auto Preset Function .............3-9
Maximum Sensitivity Preset
Function........................................3-8
Preset Function ............................3-6
Work-Preset Function...................3-7
Settings Save/Recall...........................4-39
Custom Save (Settings Save) ....4-39
User Reset (Settings Recall) ......4-40
Specifications........................................5-2
Sensor Amplifier ....................5-4, 5-5 6
Sensor Head (1) ...........................5-2
Sensor Head (2) ...........................5-3
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Switching Output...................................3-4
Output Switch (L-on/D-on)............3-4
System Settings (SYS) .......................4-30
APC fuction ................................4-30
Common Key-Operations
Function......................................4-34
Display Gain ...............................4-32
Interference Prevention ..............4-33
Power Save ................................4-31
T
Troubleshooting ....................................6-2
Error Displays and Corrective
Actions..........................................6-5
Frequently Asked Questions ........6-2

6-5 Index
Operation Operation indicator

indicator (1-output/Zero line type)
(2-output type) PST DTM [MODE]
indicator indicator button [PRESET]
button
[SET] button 1 2
Manual button Power select switch
(1-output type))
Channel select
switch (2-output type)
Reference
page
Swiching the 1. Press the [MODE] button.

1 Swiching the output. (L-on/D-on) 3-4
output 2. Switch with the ( ) button.
Set the current received light intensity Press the [PRESET] button while the PST
2 3-6
to "100.0". (Preset) indicator is OFF.
When preset is valid, register the
3 received light intensity ".0". After step 7, press the [PRESET] button + 3-7
(Work-preset)* button in the state to be set as ".0".
Quick Reference
Adjusting the
sensitivity and Set the received light intensity slightly While the PST indicator is OFF, press and hold
integrating the higher than when the setting was the [PRESET] button. Reflective model: When
4 made, to "100.0". (Maximum sensitivity 3-8
display to "100.0" no workpiece is present. Thrubeam/Retro-
6 and ".0" preset)*

Automatically register "100.0" and ".0"
reflective model: When a workpiece is present.
Press and hold the [PRESET] button while the

5 when workpiece passes by. (Full Auto 3-9
PST indicator is OFF.
preset)*
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6 Cancel the various preset functions. Press and hold the [PRESET] button. 3-6
Set the setting value at the midpoint 1. Press the [SET] button once when a work-
between the received light intensity piece is present.
7 3-11
values when a workpiece is present 2. Press the [SET] button once when no work-
and absent. (2-point calibration) piece is present.
Set the setting value slightly higher Reflective model: Press and hold the [SET] but-
than the received light intensity value ton when no workpiece is present. Thrubeam/
8 3-12
at which the setting was made. (Maxi- Retro-reflective model: Press and hold the
mum sensitivity calibration) [SET] button when a workpiece is present.
Adjusting the
sensitivity Set the setting value automatically
Press and hold the [SET] button while the
9 when a workpiece is passing through. 3-13
workpiece passes through.
(Full auto calibration)
1. Press the [SET] button once when no work-
Set the setting value to the base point
piece is present.
10 where the workpiece is positioned. 3-14
2. Press and hold the [SET] button at the posi-
(Positioning calibration)
tioning point.
11 Finely adjust the setting value directly. Press the ( ) button. 1-4
Shifting the Set the current display to "0". (Zero Press the [PRESET] button + button when
12 3-16
received light shift) the PST indicator is OFF.
intensity to "0"
13 Cancel the zero shift function. Press and hold the [PRESET] button. 3-16
Need to prevent
the received light Automatically adjusts to appropriate Briefly press [MODE] + [SET] buttons with the
intensity from 14 light emission and light receiving sen- amount of received light in maximum-saturated 3-18
becoming satu- sitivity. condition.
rated.

6-5 Index
Reference
page
SET] button.
Loading the 2. Display the LoAd screen with the ( )
recommended set- 15 Load the recommended settings. button, and press the [MODE] button.
(Recipe function) 3-19
tings 3. Select the recipe such as r-1 FALL with the
( ) button.
SET] button.
Initializing the set- Initializing (Restore to factory default 2. Press the [MODE] button while on the rSt
16 screen. 3-21
tings settings)
3. Select init with the ( ) button.
Displaying the out-
put 2 display Set the channel switch to .
17 Switch to the output 2 display screen. * The output 2 sensitivity and advanced set- 4-35
screen with the
2-output type tings can be modified in this state.
Switching to the
maximum received Adjust the power mode to the MEGA
light intensity 18 mode. Set the power select switch to . 3-22
power mode

19 Activating the key lock 3-23
Quick Reference
20 Deactivating the key lock 3-23
Preventing
incorrect
operations 21 Activating the password-protected key
lock
1. Press the ( ) button10 times while
holding down the [MODE] button.
2. Input the password with the ( ) button.
3-24 6
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1. Press the ( ) button 10 times while
Deactivating the password-protected holding down the [MODE] button.
22 key lock 2. Input the password with the ( ) button. 3-24
3. Press the [MODE] button to deactivate the
key lock.
23 Setting the advanced functions Press and hold the [MODE] button. 4-1
1. Press and hold the [MODE] button, but-

Setting to rescale at each preset exe- ton and [SET] button simultaneously.
24 cution so that analog output is "5 V" 2. Press the [MODE] button once or twice. 4-22
output in respect to "100.0".* 3. Select "Pr-A PrST" with ( ) button, and
Others press the [MODE] button.
(Advanced
function settings, Switching the display to extended dis- After setting the sub-display with the advanced
etc.) 25 play or received light intensity hold function settings, press the [MODE] button 4-23
display, etc. (sub-display) twice.
Resetting the following values
* Received light intensity hold value Press and hold the [MODE] button and [SET] 4-25
26 * Excess gain hold value button.
* Output when output 2 is in limit set- 4-36
ting detection mode
SET] button.
2. Display the SAvE screen with the ( )
27 Saving the settings (custom save) 4-39
button, and press the [MODE] button.
Saving and 3. Select yES with the ( ) button.
loading the 4. Press the [MODE] button to execute.
settings
SET] button.
28 Loading the settings (user reset) 2. Press the [MODE] button on the rSt screen. 4-40
3. Select USEr with the ( ) button.

6-5 Index
Basic Settings…(page 4-4) Display Settings (diSP)…(page 4-23)

MODE
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
Normal display method …(page 4-23)

Fine 1234 FINE mode …(page 4-4)
Reverse display …(page 4-23)
MODE
TurB 1234 TURBO mode …(page 4-4)
SuPR 1234 SUPER mode …(page 4-4) Sub-display off …(page 4-23)
ULTR 1234 ULTRA mode …(page 4-4) Extension display …(page 4-24)
…(page 4-4)
MEGA 1234 MEGA mode Bar display …(page 4-24)
…(page 4-4)
hSP 1234 HIGH SPEED mode Excess gain (%) display …(page 4-25)
Light intensity hold display *9 …(page 4-25)
SET Std Normal sensitivity setting method …(page 4-4)

Excess gain hold (%) display *9 …(page 4-27)
MODE
SET SEtP Percentage Calibration* 1
…(page 4-5)
L-on / D-on display …(page 4-27)
SET OSEt Zero-shift calibration …(page 4-6)

Enable the saturation of the …(page 4-28)
Preset function *10
END MODE
Settings complete Disable the saturation of the
Preset function
…(page 4-28)
MODE
StG- FuNc Go to detection setup mode
Settings complete
StG- DiSP Go to display setup mode
StG- SYS Go to system setup mode
Return to display setup mode
Detection Settings (Func)…(page 4-7) Return to normal display

List of settings
System Settings (SYS)…(page 4-30)

6 Off-delay timer *2
On-delay timer *2
One-shot timer *2
…(page 4-7)
…(page 4-7)
…(page 4-7)
APC function is disabled …(page 4-30)
…(page 4-30)
APC function is enabled
Normal (light intensity) …(page 4-8)
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detection mode
Disable Eco Function …(page 4-31)
Enable Eco Function …(page 4-31)
…(page 4-14) Reduce power consumption …(page 4-31)

Area detection mode (response time 4 times slower)
Rising Edge Detection Mode …(page 4-16)
…(page 4-32)
Standard current value display
Falling Edge Detection Mode …(page 4-16)
Maximum current value display …(page 4-32)
…(page 4-17) (4 times hysteresis)
*7 External input off
…(page 4-17) …(page 4-33)
External calibration input Normal operation
…(page 4-17) Twice the number of
Preset input
interference-prevention units as STD
…(page 4-17) (response time 2 times slower) …(page 4-33)
Zero shift input
…(page 4-17) *11 Disable common key operations …(page 4-34)
Reset input
…(page 4-17) Enable common key operations …(page 4-34)

Light transmission OFF input
Pause function *4 …(page 4-18)

Settings complete
Sleep function …(page 4-19)
Adjusting light emission/received light …(page 4-20)
intensity (Attenuation) *5 Go to display setup mode
Return to system setup mode
*8 Analog scaling *6 …(page 4-21)

Alternate
display
MODE
Settings complete

Return to detection
setup mode

6-5 Index
2-output Settings ( )*12…(page 4-35)

Light intensity detection mode …(page 4-38)
Limit setting output mode *13 …(page 4-36)
Warning output mode …(page 4-37)
Off-delay timer *2 …(page 4-38)
On-delay timer *2 …(page 4-38)
…(page 4-38)
One-shot timer *2
Settings complete
MODE
*1 You can press the button to set between the range of -99P and 99P.
MODE
*2 Press the button to set between the range of 1 and 9999 (ms).
MODE
*3 Press the button to set the adjustment sensitivity to a range of between LEu1 and LEu3 and set the warning output level to a range of
between 0P and 100P.
MODE
*4 Press the button to switch between oFF/on/KEEP.
List of settings
*5 Pressing the button enables you to set to the range within 1 to100.
*6 The analog output upper limit can be set between 50 and 65535.
*7 FS-N11C/N12C/N11EN/N13/N14 only
*8 Monitor output type only (FS-N11MN Only).
*9
*10
Press the
Press the
MODE
MODE
button to toggle between Std/P~P_/b~b_/P_b~/P~b_.
button to set between the range of 100P and 200P.

6
*11 Main unit only.
*12 Only 2-output types (FS-N13 / N14).
Appendix
MODE
*13 Press the button to select the User (user reset) or Auto (auto reset) resetting methods.
MODE
Reference • Press the button and the button simultaneously to return to the
previous setting option.
MODE
When the button is held down, the settings menu will end and the received light
intensity setting screen will appear.

Revision History
Date of printing Edition Description

September, 2009 First edition
October, 2009 Second edition Correction of typographical errors
November, 2009 Third edition Changed to A5 horizontal type
March, 2011 Revised first edition Addition of functions
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96141E

Digital Fiber Sensor

Failure to follow the instructions may lead to death or serious

WARNING Failure to follow the instructions may lead to injury.

Failure to follow the instructions may lead to product damage or

Hints on Correct Use

• Do not use this product in safety circuits for human protection.

2 - Digital Fiber Sensor FS-N10 Series User's Manual -

1 Before Using Outlines the package contents and identifies part

<Points for Using This Manual>

- Digital Fiber Sensor FS-N10 Series User's Manual - 3

Chapter 1 Before Using

Chapter 2 Installation and Connection

Chapter 3 Basic Operation

4 - Digital Fiber Sensor FS-N10 Series User's Manual -

3-5 Light emission/Received light intensity adjustment (Saturation Canceling)...... 3-18

Chapter 4 Settings for Advanced Functions

- Digital Fiber Sensor FS-N10 Series User's Manual - 5

6 - Digital Fiber Sensor FS-N10 Series User's Manual -

- Digital Fiber Sensor FS-N10 Series User's Manual - 1-1

Sensor amplifier x 1 Fiber cutter (OP-87098) x 1

List of Optional Parts

Amplifier mounting bracket End unit x 2 Fiber cutter x 1

M8 connector cable (2 m) x 1 M8 connector cable (10m) x 1

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Fiber transmit / receive indicators

*1 Expansion protective cover is installed at the factory prior to shipment.

- Digital Fiber Sensor FS-N10 Series User's Manual - 1-3

*Not provided on the Zero Line type (FS-N10).

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- Digital Fiber Sensor FS-N10 Series User's Manual - 1-5

Integrated Sleeve Bracket Threaded Cylinder

Narrow beam/ Retro-reflective Area Small spot Definite

High-flex Oil/Chemical Liquid level LCD,

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- Digital Fiber Sensor FS-N10 Series User's Manual - 2-1

Mounting the Sensor Amplifier

Mounting on a DIN rail

2 1 Align the claw at the bottom of the main

tion of the arrow (1), push down in the (2)

2 To release the amplifier, raise the amplifier

1 Mount the amplifier on the amplifier mount-

2 Secure the unit with two M3 screws as

Connecting multiple amplifiers

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Point • Contact your nearest KEYENCE office when connecting a unit

Installation and Connection

1 Remove the protection covers from the main unit

2 Mount the main unit and expansion unit(s) on the

3 Slide the main unit and expansion unit(s)

4 Attach the separately sold end units (OP-26751: a

5 Secure the amplifiers between the end units.

with a Phillips screwdriver to fix the end units.

- Digital Fiber Sensor FS-N10 Series User's Manual - 2-3

Wiring Diagrams for Sensor Amplifiers

Point · Be sure to turn off the power before wiring.

Wiring Diagrams for Cable Types

 1-output type (FS-N11/N12)

 2-output type (FS-N13/N14)