Panasonic Digital Fiber Sensor FX-301 User manual

FX-301

Digital Fiber Sensor

Superior performance and

advanced user-friendly

multi-functionality

enables expert usage on

the very first day

SERIES

Long-range sensing made possible with built-in optical lens

Stable long-term sensing

Enhanced worksite-friendly installability

For the first time in the industry, an

optical ‘double coupling lens’ has been

incorporated directly into the fiber

sensor itself. This lens maximizes the

light emission efficiency, resulting in a

tremendous improvement in the

sensing range. Sensing ranges with

small diameter fibers and ultra-small

diameter fibers, which have become

very popular in recent years due to the

miniaturization of chip components,

have been increased by 50 % over

previous values achieved with other

amplifiers.

The newly developed four-chemical

emitting element that uses the FX-301

(red LED type) suppresses changes

over long periods of time as much as

possible, so that a stable light emitting

level is maintained. There is very little

element deterioration so that stable

and accurate sensing can be

maintained over long periods.

Our new fiber cutter utilizes a specially

developed two-in-one fiber attachment

that now makes it possible to cut two

fibers simultaneously to exactly the

same length. Also, since the fibers can

be attached to the amplifier while

being fixed in position in the two-in-one

fiber attachment, sensitivity changes

due to variation in the amount of fiber

insertion do not occur.

Selectable response time

We offer 4 selectable levels to

correspond with various applications:

the response time 150 !s FAST mode,

the LONG mode, perfect for adverse

environments, and the S-D mode,

especially made for minute detection.

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* Passed the UL 991 Environment Test

* UL 61010C-1 compatible, Passed the UL 991 Environment Test based on SEMI S2-0200.

[Category applicable for semiconductor manufacturing: TWW2, Process Equipment]

[Applicable standards: UL 61010C-1]

[Additional test / evaluation standards as per intended use: UL 991, SEMI S2-0200]

FX-301

Even beginners can quickly learn how to use the MODE NAVI

MODE NAVI uses six indicators to display the amplifier’s basic operations. The current operating mode can be confirmed at a

glance, so even a first time user can easily operate the amplifier without becoming confused.

Easy maintenance, as main

and sub units are identical

Both main and sub units utilize the same

amplifier body. This feature allows for

easy mounting in the side-by-side

configuration. The main and sub unit

functions are distinguished only by the

proper use of 3-core main cable and the

1-core sub cable. Moreover, by utilizing

the same body for both main and sub

units, inventory management and

maintenance is simplified.

Wiring- and labor-saving design allows side-

by-side configuration for up to sixteen units

Up to sixteen amplifiers can be

connected in a side-by-side configuration.

As the sub cable contains only one output

line, a great amount of wiring and space

can be saved. Also, special ‘sliding’

connectors have been provided for all

main and sub cables, which can be

detached merely by releasing the lock

and pulling directly back, without having

to slide the amplifier body to the side.

Using this connector system, only a

minimal amount of space is required for

regular maintenance.

The use of only two switches makes for very simple operations

Only two switches, the large jog switch and the large MODE key, are required for

operation. Depressing the large MODE key sets the ‘mode selection’ and ‘mode

cancel’ functions. The large jog switch is used to select from the detailed functions

available within each mode, as well as to change numerical values after the mode

has been chosen.

Polyethylene packaging

Environmentally friendly packaging

With regard to effects on the environment,

we only utilize the simplest of packaging

methods greatly contributing to the reduction

in wastes generated by your worksite.

Also, the bags are made of polyethylene, a

substance that doesn’t give off polluting

gases when burned.

FX-301

4 types of light sources available

In addition to our red LED (four-chemical

emitting element) type, the blue, green,

and infrared LED types are also provided

to correspond to your specific application.

Easy code input setting

Every function can be directly set merely by the input of a four digit code (numbers) from the code table. This convenient

feature is easy to set up.

In the event that settings are accidentally changed at the operating site, merely entering the correct code can restore the

original settings. This results in easy and quick maintenance.

Equipped with each type of timer

These sensors are equipped with 3

types of timers, ON-delay, OFF-delay,

and ONE SHOT, for compatibility to

variegated environments.

ON-delay timer

This function is useful for sensing only

objects taking a long time travel.

OFF-delay timer

This function is useful when the

connected device has a slow response

time.

ONE SHOT timer

This function is useful when the input

specifications of the connected device

require a signal of fixed width.

Optical communication function lets

multiple sensors be adjusted all at once

The optical communication function

allows the data that is currently set to

be copied and saved all at once for all

amplifiers connected together from the

right side. This greatly reduces

troublesome setup tasks and makes

setup much smoother.

Selectable cable length

Made available are 3 lengths, 1 m 3.281 ft,

2 m 6.562 ft, and 5 m 16.404 ft, to suit

your application requirements. This helps

reduce the waste caused by cutting cables

and lightens the installation workload.

Invertible digital display

The digital display can be inverted as per its orientation once mounted onto the amplifier.

FX-301

Optional units for greater freedom and control when installing

Sensor-PLC connection system

This wire-saving system enables the

collective connection of up to 16 I/O

devices with an MIL connector.

Scattered installation is also possible

with the help of a sensor separate

unit.

SC SERIES Bank selection unit

Without directly manipulating the

sensor itself, you can simultaneously

switch up to 16 fiber sensors’ settings

using an external emitted signal.

(Load and save)

mAlso possible with the FX-301 series’ databank

function

FX-CH SERIES

APPLICATIONS

Workpieces detection

This standard type of FX-301 using red light

has a four-chemical emitting element for

stable sensing over long periods.

Sensing semi-transparent stickers

The blue LED type greatly reduces the

dampening rate, making it ideal for delicate

sensing.

Sensing register marks

The green LED type can accurately

discriminate between red and yellow, that

cannot be easily detected using red LED

type.

Sensing film meandering

Infrared LED type is ideal for sensing

environments with light restrictions, such as

places where light-sensitive film is being

handled. (The emission peak wavelength:

940 nm 0.037 mil.) It includes full-auto

teaching function which allows sensitivity to

be set without stopping the workpiece line.

Detecting chip component

Because of low light intensity fluctuations

when detecting minute moving objects,

decrease the hysteresis in PRO mode and

accurate sensing will be possible in high-

speed mode. This method is optimal for chip

component verification in taping equipment.

Detecting register marks on a

transparent sheet

When detecting registration marks on

transparent film with a thru-beam type, the

S-D (reduced light intensity) mode will

enable minute light intensity fluctuation

sensing.

FX-301

ORDER GUIDE

Type Appearance Model No. Emitting element Output

NPN output

PNP output

Digital

FX-301

FX-301B

FX-301G

FX-301H

FX-301P

FX-301BP

FX-301GP

FX-301HP

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Infrared LED

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Infrared LED

Amplifiers

NPN open-collector

transistor

PNP open-collector

transistor

Quick-connection cables

Type Model No. Description

CN-73-C1

CN-73-C2

CN-73-C5

CN-71-C1

CN-71-C2

CN-71-C5

Length: 1 m 3.281 ft

Length: 2 m 6.562 ft

Length: 5 m 16.404 ft

Length: 1 m 3.281 ft

Length: 2 m 6.562 ft

Length: 5 m 16.404 ft

Main cable

Sub cable

0.15 mm

3-core cabtyre cable, with connector on one end

Cable outer diameter: "3.0 mm "0.118 in

0.15 mm

1-core cabtyre cable, with connector on one end

Cable outer diameter: "3.0 mm "0.118 in

Main cable

• CN-73-C

Sub cable

• CN-71-C

Appearance Model No. Description

MS-DIN-E

When cascading multiple amplifiers, or when it

moves depending on the way it is installed on a

DIN rail, these end plates ensure that all

amplifiers are mounted together in a secure and

fully connected manner.

End plates

Quick-connection cable is not supplied with the amplifier. Please order it separately.

Two pcs. per set

OPTIONS

Designation Model No. Description

MS-DIN-2

FX-MB1

Mounting bracket for amplifier

10 sets of 2 communication window seals and 1 connector seal

Communication window seal:

It prevents malfunction due to transmission signal from another

amplifier, as well as, prevents effect on another amplifier.

Connector seal:

It prevents contact of any metal, etc., with the pins of the quick-

connection cable.

Amplifier mounting

bracket

Fiber amplifier

protective seal

Amplifier mounting bracket

• MS-DIN-2

Fiber amplifier protective seal

• FX-MB1

End plates are not supplied with the amplifier. Please order separately when the amplifiers are mounted in cascade.

FX-301

FT-FM10L

FT-SFM2L

FT-B8

FT-NB8

FT-FM2

FT-FM2S

FT-FM2S4

FT-T80

FT-SFM2

FT-N8

FT-NFM2

FT-NFM2S

FT-NFM2S4

FT-SNFM2

FT-R80

FT-V10

FT-SFM2SV2

FT-V22

FT-V41

140 5.512

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984

R25 mm

R0.984 in

LIST OF FIBERS

2,800

110.236

1,400 55.118

1,000 39.370



200 7.874

100 3.937

65 2.559



110 4.331

55 2.165

40 1.575



100 3.937

50 1.969

35 1.378



70 2.756

35 1.378

24 0.945



66 2.598

33 1.299

22 0.866



24 0.945

12 0.472

8 0.315



44 1.732

22 0.866

16 0.630



200 7.874

100 3.937

65 2.559



40 1.575

20 0.787

14 0.551



26 1.024

13 0.512

8 0.315



14 0.551

7 0.276

5 0.197

2.400

94.488

1,200 47.244

900 35.433

(Note 3)



155 6.102

77 3.031

55 2.165



100 3.937

50 1.969

30 1.181



90 3.543

45 1.772

28 1.102



50 1.969

25 0.984

18 0.709



45 1.772

22 0.866

17 0.669



16 0.630

8 0.315

5 0.197



32 1.260

16 0.630

12 0.472



150 5.906

75 2.953

40 1.575



30 1.181

15 0.591

12 0.472



44 1.732

22 0.866

15 0.591



10 0.394

5 0.197

3 0.118



"0.4 mm

"0.016 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

"0.04 mm

"0.0016 in

opaque object

"0.03 mm

"0.0012 in

opaque object

"0.03 mm

"0.0012 in

opaque object

"0.03 mm

"0.0012 in

opaque object

"0.025 mm

"0.0010 in

opaque object

"0.04 mm

"0.0016 in

opaque object

"0.05 mm

"0.0019 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

Standard

Long sensing range

Standard fibers [Thru-beam type (one pair set)]

19,500 767,715

14,000 551.180

3,800 149.606

Type

:LONG

:STD

:FAST

:S-D

Sensing range (mm in ) (Note 1)

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Infrared LED

Min. sensing object

under the optimum

condition (Note 2)

Allowable

bending

radius

10,000 393.700

580 22.835

400 15.748

360 14.173

280 11.024

250 9.843

150 5.906

800 31.496

140 5.512

125 4.921

60 2.362

100 3.937

1,600 62.992

800 31.496

280 11.024

1,100 43.307

530 20.866

180 7.087

1,000 39.370

480 18.898

168 6.614

780 30.709

400 15.748

130 5.118

700 27.559

360 14.173

126 4.961

530 20.866

230 9.055

80 3.150

2,000 78.740

1,000 39.370

350 13.780

400 15.748

200 7.874

70 2.756

390 15.354

180 7.087

63 2.480

175 6.890

80 3.150

27 1.063

270 10.630

49 1.929

R10 mm

R0.394 in

R10 mm

R0.394 in

Elbow

Side-view

With lens

Lens mountable

Sleeve 90 mm 3.543 in

Sleeve 40 mm 1.575 in

Sleeve 90 mm 3.543 in

Sleeve 40 mm 1.575 in

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Notes: 1)

Please take care that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut. In addition, the infrared

type is easily affected by humidity, so contact our office if using these sensors in environments with high humidity or where humidity levels can fluctuate.

Notes: 2) The minimum sensing object size is the value for red LED type. Please contact our office for information on the minimum sensing object size if using

amplifiers other than red LED type.

The optimum condition is the condition when the sensitivity is set so that the sensing output just changes to light incident operation in the object absent

condition.

Notes: 3) Sensing range for a 2 m 6.562 ft long fiber. A 10 m 32.808 ft long fiber will cause damping of the beam and cannot be used.

Notes: 4) The fiber cutter is not supplied as an accessory with FT-NB8 and FT-N8. Please order it separately.

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Shape of fiber head

(mm in)

1 m

3.281 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

10 m

32.808 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m 6.562 ft

(Note 4)

2 m 6.562 ft

(Note 4)

Model No.

Fiber cable

length

Free-cut

5,400

212.598

2,700

106.299

1,900 74.803



400 15.748

200 7.874

130 5.118



220 8.661

110 4.331

75 2.953



200 7.874

100 3.937

70 2.756



150 5.906

75 2.953

40 1.575



140 5.512

70 2.756

40 1.575



50 1.969

25 0.984

16 0.630



85 3.346

42 1.654

28 1.102



400 15.748

200 7.874

130 5.118



80 3.150

40 1.575

28 1.102



50 1.969

25 0.984

16 0.630



28 1.102

14 0.551

10 0.394



FX-301

FT-WV42

FT-Z8H

FT-Z8E

FT-Z8

FT-P80

FT-P60

FT-P40

FT-P2

FT-PS1

FT-W8

FT-WS3

FT-WS8

FT-WZ8H

FT-WZ8E

FT-WZ8

FT-WKV8

FT-WS8L

"0.3 mm

"0.012 in

opaque object

"0.25 mm

"0.010 in

opaque object

FT-WA30

FT-WA8

400 15.748

200 7.874

140 5.512



240 9.449

120 4.724

80 3.150



80 3.150

40 1.575

25 0.984



300 11.811

150 5.906

100 3.937



240 9.449

120 4.724

90 3.543



200 7.874

100 3.937

70 2.756



120 4.724

60 2.362

40 1.575



40 1.575

20 0.787

13 0.512



160 6.299

80 3.150

60 2.362



120 4.724

60 2.362

40 1.575



16 0.630

8 0.315

5 0.197



560 22.047

280 11.024

200 7.874



400 15.748

200 7.874

140 5.512



120 4.724

60 2.362

40 1.575



130 5.118

65 2.559

45 1.772



50 1.969

25 0.984

18 0.709



32 1.260

16 0.630

12 0.472



36 1.417

18 0.709

14 0.551



14 0.551

7 0.276

4 0.157



10 0.394

5 0.197

3 0.118



200 7.874

100 3.937

65 2.559



200 7.874

100 3.937

65 2.559



60 2.362

30 1.181

22 0.866



70 2.756

35 1.378

25 0.984



26 1.024

13 0.512

8 0.315



18 0.709

9 0.354

7 0.276



20 0.787

10 0.394

8 0.315



6 0.236

3 0.118

2 0.079



"0.08 mm

"0.003 in

opaque object

"0.05 mm

"0.0020 in

opaque object

"0.04 mm

"0.0016 in

opaque object

"0.06 mm

"0.0024 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

LIST OF FIBERS

Sharp bending

Flexible

Wide beam

Rectangular head

Narrow beam

Long sensing range

Small diameter

Side-view

Rectangular head

Standard

Small diameter Standard

Sharp bending fibers / Flexible fibers [Thru-beam type (one pair set)]

1,100 43.307

850 33.465

500 19.685

240 9.449

600 23.622

420 16.535

200 7.874

55 2.165

30 1.181

1,000 39.370

600 23.622

300 11.811

230 9.055

140 5.512

75 2.953

90 3.543

30 1.181

:LONG

:STD

:FAST

:S-D

Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1)

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Infrared LED

Allowable

bending

radius

Model No.

3,500 137.795

1,500 59.055

750 29.528

2,500 98.425

1,200 47.244

410 16.142

1,500 59.055

700 27.559

210 8.268

700 27.559

330 12.992

120 4.724

1,700 66.929

700 27.559

300 11.811

1,200 47.244

600 23.622

210 8.268

570 22.441

290 11.417

100 3.937

800 31.496

400 15.748

140 5.512

1,600 62.992

800 31.496

280 11.024

2,700 106.299

1,400 55.118

490 19.291

90 3.543

40 1.575

15 0.591

160 6.299

80 3.150

28 1.102

650 25.591

320 12.598

110 4.331

400 15.748

190 7.480

80 3.150

250 9.843

100 3.937

35 1.378

280 11.024

120 4.724

42 1.654

80 3.150

40 1.575

17 0.669

W5H69D20

W0.197H2.717D0.787

Sensing width

32 mm

1.260 in

W4.2H31D13.5

W0.165H1.220D0.531

Sensing width

11 mm

0.433 in

Easy mounting Top sensing

W3H8D12 W0.118H0.315D0.472

Easy mounting Side sensing

W3H12D8 W0.118H0.472D0.315

Easy mounting Front sensing

Side-view type with small light

dispersion

W8.5H12D3 W0.335H0.472D0.118

Easy mounting 

Top sensing

W3H8D12 W0.118H0.315D0.472

Easy mounting Side sensing

W3H12D8 W0.118H0.472D0.315

Easy mounting 

Front sensing

W8.5H12D3 W0.335H0.472D0.118

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Notes: 1)

Please take care that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut. In addition, the infrared

type is easily affected by humidity, so contact our office if using these sensors in environments with high humidity or where humidity levels can fluctuate.

Notes: 2)

The minimum sensing object size is the value for red LED type. Please contact our office for information on the minimum sensing object size if using amplifiers other than red LED

type. The optimum condition is the condition when the sensitivity is set so that the sensing output just changes to light incident operation in the object absent co

ndition.

Notes: 3) The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range to 3,500 mm 137.795 in long.

R1 mm

R0.039 in

R1 mm

R0.039 in

R1 mm

R0.039 in

R1 mm

R0.039 in

R1 mm

R0.039 in

R1 mm

R0.039 in

R1 mm

R0.039 in

R1 mm

R0.039 in

R4 mm

R0.157 in

R4 mm

R0.157 in

R4 mm

R0.157 in

Lens mountable

With lens  Long sensing range

FT-WS4

FT-W4

Type Shape of fiber head

(mm in)

90 3.543

45 1.772

30 1.181



56 2.205

28 1.102

20 0.787



180 7.087

90 3.543

65 2.559



100 3.937

50 1.969

30 1.181



36 1.417

18 0.709

12 0.472



150 5.906

75 2.953

45 1.772



110 4.331

55 2.165

35 1.378



8 0.315

4 0.157

2.5 0.098



180 7.087

90 3.543

65 2.559



140 5.512

70 2.756

50 1.969



46 1.811

23 0.906

16 0.630



56 2.205

28 1.102

20 0.787



20 0.787

10 0.394

7 0.276



14 0.551

7 0.276

5 0.197



18 0.709

9 0.354

7 0.276



14 0.551

7 0.276

4 0.157



600 23.622

300 11.811

220 8.661



300 11.811

150 5.906

110 4.331



220 8.661

110 4.331

80 3.150



2,400 94.488

1,200 47.244

700 27.559



1,200 47.244

600 23.622

350 13.780



800 31.496

400 15.748

240 9.449



42 1.654

21 0.827

15 0.591



"0.03 mm

"0.0012 in

opaque object

"0.05 mm

"0.0020 in

opaque object

"0.03 mm

"0.0012 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

"0.03 mm

"0.0012 in

opaque object

"0.04 mm

"0.0016 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

1 m

3.281 ft

500 mm

19.685 in

Wide area sensing

Min. sensing object

under the optimum

condition (Note 2)

3,500 137.795

(Note 3)

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

Fiber cable

length

Free-cut

FX-301

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

600 23.622

300 11.811

220 8.661



120 4.724

60 2.362

40 1.575



120 4.724

60 2.362

40 1.575



80 3.150

35 1.378

10 0.394



3 0.118

2 0.079

1 0.039



14 0.551

7 0.276

4 0.157



130 5.118

64 2.520

45 1.772



300 11.811

150 5.906

110 4.331



60 2.362

30 1.181

20 0.787



60 2.362

30 1.181

20 0.787



1 0.039



6 0.236

3 0.118

2 0.079



64 2.520

32 1.260

22 0.866



"0.25 mm

"0.010 in

opaque object

Horizontal:

"0.025 mm

"0.0010 in

opaque object

Vertical:

"0.45 mm

"0.018 in

opaque object

"0.06 mm

"0.0024 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

"0.05 mm

"0.0020 in

opaque object

LIST OF FIBERS

Special use

Wide beam

Array

Narrow beam

Ultra-small diameter

Tough flexible

FT-A8

FT-AFM2

FT-AFM2E

FT-K8

FT-KV8

FT-KV1

FT-E12

FT-E22

FT-P81X

Special use fibers [Thru-beam type (one pair set)]

1,100 43.307

220 8.661

200 7.874

800 31.496

8 0.315

36 1.417

230 9.055

:LONG

:STD

:FAST

:S-D

Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1)

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Infrared LED

Allowable

bending

radius

Model No.

3,500 137.795

1,500 59.055

750 29.528

650 25.591

330 12.992

115 4.528

590 23.228

290 11.417

100 3.937

2,000 78.740

1,000 39.370

350 13.780

18 0.709

10 0.394

3 0.118

180 7.087

500 19.685

250 9.843

100 3.937

80 3.150

50 1.969

15 0.591

650 25.591

320 12.598

110 4.331

220 8.661

110 4.331

80 3.150



48 1.890

24 0.945

18 0.709



48 1.890

24 0.945

18 0.709



4 0.157

2 0.079

1.5 0.059



10 0.394

5 0.197

3 0.118



130 5.118

64 2.520

45 1.772



Sensing width

32 mm

1.260 in

W5H69D20

W0.197H2.717D0.787

Sensing width

11 mm

0.433 in

W4.2H31D13.5

W0.165H1.220D0.531

Top sensing

W5H15D15 W0.197H0.591D0.591

Side sensing

W5H15D15 W0.197H0.591D0.591

Side-view

Beam diameter: "0.125 mm "0.005 in

Notes: 1) Please take care that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut. In addition, the

infrared type is easily affected by humidity, so contact our office if using these sensors in environments with high humidity or where humidity levels can

fluctuate.

Notes: 2) The minimum sensing object size is the value for red LED type. Please contact our office for information on the minimum sensing object size if using

amplifiers other than red LED type.

The optimum condition is the condition when the sensitivity is set so that the sensing output just changes to light incident operation in the object absent

condition.

Notes: 3) The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range to 3,500 mm 137.795 in long.

R5 mm

R0.197 in

R10 mm

R0.394 in

R10 mm

R0.394 in

R10 mm

R0.394 in

R10 mm

R0.394 in

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Beam diameter: "0.25 mm "0.010 in

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Lens mountable

Type Shape of fiber head

(mm in)

500 mm

19.685 in

1 m

3.281 ft

1 m

3.281 ft

Min. sensing object

under the optimum

condition (Note 2)

3,500 137.795

(Note 3)

2,400 94.488

1,200 47.244

700 27.559



1,200 47.244

600 23.622

350 13.780



800 31.496

400 15.748

240 9.449



400 15.748

200 7.874

130 5.118



200 7.874

100 3.937

65 2.559



150 5.906

75 2.953

40 1.575



"0.3 mm

"0.012 in

opaque object FT-A30

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

Side-view

W2H1.5D20

W0.079H0.059D0.787

Fiber cable

length

Free-cut

FX-301

100 3.937

50 1.969

35 1.378



44 1.732

22 0.866

14 0.551



100 3.937

50 1.969

35 1.378



72 2.835

36 1.417

26 1.024



320 12.598

160 6.299

120 4.724



160 6.299

80 3.150

50 1.969



120 4.724

60 2.362

35 1.378



100 3.937

50 1.969

30 1.181



36 1.417

18 0.709

12 0.472



50 1.969

25 0.984

18 0.709



22 0.866

11 0.433

7 0.276



50 1.969

25 0.984

18 0.709



32 1.260

16 0.630

10 0.394



160 6.299

80 3.150

60 2.362



160 6.299

80 3.150

50 1.969



80 3.150

40 1.575

25 0.984



46 1.811

23 0.906

16 0.630



18 0.709

9 0.354

6 0.236



"0.04 mm

"0.0016 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

"0.04 mm

"0.0016 in

opaque object

"0.06 mm

"0.0024 in

opaque object

"4 mm

"0.157 in

opaque object

"0.08 mm

"0.003 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

LIST OF FIBERS

Environment resistant

Heat-resistant

Vacuum Chemical-resistant

Environment resistant fibers [Thru-beam type (one pair set)]

:LONG

:STD

:FAST

:S-D

Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1)

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Infrared LED

550 21.654

280 11.024

200 7.874

100 3.937

200 7.874

300 11.811

1,000 39.370

280 11.024

165 6.496

75 2.953

90 3.543

310 12.205

140 5.512

50 1.969

880 34.646

440 17.323

155 6.102

550 21.654

280 11.024

90 3.543

3,500 137.795

1,500 59.055

530 20.866

470 18.504

230 9.055

80 3.150

220 8.661

100 3.937

35 1.378

800 31.496

400 15.748

140 5.512

3,500 137.795

1,500 59.055

530 20.866

420 16.535

210 8.268

160 6.299



220 8.661

110 4.331

70 2.756



420 16.535

210 8.268

160 6.299



70 2.756

35 1.378

25 0.984



320 12.598

160 6.299

120 4.724



400 15.748

200 7.874

150 5.906



75 2.953

38 1.496

24 0.945



70 2.756

35 1.378

22 0.866



28 1.102

14 0.551

10 0.394



Notes: 1)

Please take care that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut. In addition, the infrared

type is easily affected by humidity, so contact our office if using these sensors in environments with high humidity or where humidity levels can fluctuate.

Notes: 2)

The minimum sensing object size is the value for red LED type. Please contact our office for information on the minimum sensing object size if using amplifiers other than red

LED type. The optimum condition is the condition when the sensitivity is set so that the sensing output just changes to light incident operation in the object absent

condition.

Notes: 3) The allowable cutting range is 500 mm 19.685 in from the end that the amplifier inserted.

Lens mountable

Side-view

350 C 662 F

Lens mountable

200 C 392 F

Lens mountable

130 C 266 F

Lens mountable

Easy mounting  Rectangular head

SEMI S2 compliant

W7H15D13

W0.276H0.591D0.512

350 C 662 F

Sleeve 60 mm 2.362 in

Allows flexible wiring

200 C 392 F

Lens mountable

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

.984 in

R25 mm

0.984 in

R30 mm

R1.181 in

R200 mm

R7.874 in

R30 mm

R1.181 in

FT-H35-M2

FT-H35-M2S6

FT-H20W-M1

FT-H20W-M2

FT-H20-M1

FT-H13-FM2

FT-L8Y

FT-V8Y

FT-6V

FT-60V

Allowable

bending

radius

Model No.

R10 mm

R0.394 in

R10 mm

R0.394 in

FT-Z802Y

The vacuum type fiber must be used with the following products as a set.

FT-J6: Fiber at atmospheric side (one pair set) FV-BR1: Photo-terminal (one pair set)

Semi-standard fibers (Custom made per order)

The fiber cable length or sleeve length of the standard fibers can be modified at your request. Select the fiber cable length (symbol ) or the sleeve length

(symbol f) from the table below.

FT-FM 

FT-FM -S f

FT-FM L

FT-NFM2-S f

FT-WA30- 

FT-WA8- 

FT-A30- 

FT-A8- 

FT-H20-M 

FT-H35-M 

FT-Z80 Y

3 9.843, 4 13.123, 5 16.404, 10 32.808,

15 49.213, 20 65.617,25 82.021, 30 98.425

2 6.562 (Note), 3 9.843, 4 13.123, 5 16.404,

10 32.808, 15 49.213, 20 65.617, 25 82.021, 30 98.425

20 65.617, 30 98.425

5 16.404

2 6.562, 3 9.843

3 9.843

5 16.404, 7 22.966

Standard threaded

head (free-cut)

With sleeve

With large diameter lens

Small diameter threaded

head with sleeve (free-cut)

Wide beam

200C 392F heat-resistant

350C 662Fheat-resistant

Chemical-resistant

Correlation between sensing

range attenuation coefficient and

fiber cable length

The longer the fiber cable, the shorter the

sensing range.

1 0.394, 2 0.787, 3 1.181, 4 1.575, 5 1.969, 6 2.362,

7 2.756, 8 3.150, 9 3.543, 10 3.937, 11 4.331, 12

4.724

1 0.394, 2 0.787, 3 1.181, 4 1.575, 5 1.969, 6 2.362,

7 2.756, 8 3.150, 9 3.543, 10 3.937, 11 4.331, 12

4.724

Note:

The standard fiber has a 2 m 6.562 ft fiber cable length and a 4 cm 1.575 in or 9 cm 3.543 in sleeve length.

Fiber

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

Type Shape of fiber head

(mm in)

2 m

6.562 ft

1 m

3.281 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

1 m

3.281 ft

1 m

3.281 ft

Type Fiber cable length

(Unit: m ft)

fSleeve length

(Unit: cm in)

Min. sensing object

under the optimum

condition (Note 2)

Basic model No.

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

(Note 3)

Fiber cable

length

Free-cut

FX-301

FD-B8

FD-5

FD-FM2

FD-FM2S

FD-FM2S4

FD-T80

FD-T40

FD-S80

FD-N8

FD-N4

FD-NFM2

FD-NFM2S

FD-NFM2S4

FD-SNFM2

FD-R80

FD-SFM2SV2

FD-V41

80 3.150

40 1.575

26 1.024



46 1.811

23 0.906

15 0.591



46 1.811

23 0.906

15 0.591



46 1.811

23 0.906

15 0.591



46 1.811

23 0.906

15 0.591



16 0.630

8 0.315

5 0.197



46 1.811

23 0.906

15 0.591



46 1.811

23 0.906

15 0.591



16 0.630

8 0.315

5 0.197



16 0.630

8 0.315

5 0.197



32 1.260

16 0.630

10 0.394



14 0.551

7 0.276

40.157



6 0.236

3 0.118



42 1.654

21 0.827

14 0.551



24 0.945

12 0.472

8 0.315



24 0.945

12 0.472

8 0.315



24 0.945

12 0.472

8 0.315



24 0.945

12 0.472

80.315



8 0.315

4 0.157

2 0.079



24 0.945

12 0.472

8 0.315



24 0.945

12 0.472

8 0.315



8 0.315

4 0.157

2 0.079



8 0.315

4 0.157

2 0.079



16 0.630

8 0.315

5 0.197



7 0.276

3.5 0.138



3 0.118



"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

LIST OF FIBERS

Standard

Long sensing range

Side-view Elbow

Standard fibers (Reflective type)

:LONG

:STD

:FAST

:S-D

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

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Infrared LED

270 10.630

110 4.331

39 1.535

90 3.543

45 1.772

16 0.630

270 10.630

110 4.331

39 1.535

270 10.630

110 4.331

39 1.535

310 12.205

140 5.512

47 1.850

480 18.898

220 8.661

160 6.299

100 3.937

310 12.205

140 5.512

47 1.850

100 3.937

85 3.346

35 1.378

85 3.346

28 1.102

35 1.378

17 0.669

32 1.260

60 2.362

75 2.953

38 1.496

13 0.512

90 3.543

45 1.772

16 0.630

185 7.283

85 3.346

30 1.181

100 3.937

45 1.772

16 0.630

55 2.165

25 0.984

9 0.354

260 10.236

120 4.724

42 1.654

26 1.654

13 0.827

90.551



90 3.543

45 1.772

30 1.181



20 0.787

10 0.394

7 0.276



20 0.787

10 0.394

7 0.276



20 0.787

10 0.394

7 0.276



6 0.236

3 0.118

2 0.079



20 0.787

10 0.394

7 0.276



20 0.787

10 0.394

7 0.276



4 0.157

2 0.079

1.5 0.059



6 0.236

3 0.118

2 0.079



10 0.472

5 0.197

3 0.118



4 0.157



Notes: 1) The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper (FD-B8, FD-5, FD-FM2, FD-FM2S, FD-FM2S4, FD-N8, FD-T80, FD-S80 and FD-R80:

400400 mm 15.74815.748 in, FD-T40, FD-N4, FD-NFM2, FD-NFM2S, FD-NFM2S4,FD-SNFM2, FD-SFM2SV2 and FD-V41: 200200 mm

7.8747.874 in) as the object.

Notes: 2) Please take care that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut. In addition, the

infrared type is easily affected by humidity, so contact our office if using these sensors in environments with high humidity or where humidity levels can

fluctuate.

Notes: 3) The minimum sensing object size is the value for red LED type at maximum sensitivity. Please contact our office for information on the minimum sensing

object size if using amplifiers other than red LED type.

Also, note that the corresponding setting distance is different from the rated sensing distance.

Notes: 4) The fiber cutter is not supplied as an accessory with FD-N8 and FD-N4. Please order it separately.

Coaxial

Sleeve 90 mm 3.543 in

Sleeve 40 mm 1.575 in

Sleeve 90 mm 3.543 in

Sleeve 40 mm 1.575 in

Small diameter

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984

Allowable

bending

radius

Model No.

R10 mm

R0.394 in

R10 mm

R0.394 in

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Type Shape of fiber head

(mm in)

500 mm

19.685 in

Min. sensing object

at the maximum

sensitivity (Note 3)

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

(Note 4)

Fiber cable

length

Free-cut

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