Optex AX-100 PLUS Specsheet

SHORT-RANGE PHOTOELECTRIC DETECTOR

AX-100/200 PLUS
AX-100/200 ALPHA

Photoelectric Detectors Improved with OPTEX Innovation
to Provide Advanced Performance in Outdoor Detection.

OPTEX Photoelectric Detectors with Innovative Features for Easy Installation Provide Stable
Performance against False Alarms for More Effective Outdoor Detection and Non Security Applications.

The OPTEX AX-100/200 Photoelectric Detector Series is the next step in Outdoor Detection and will satisfy all the
needs of both users and installers. OPTEX unique technology and design provide a wide range of functions that greatly
simplify installation and maintain reliable performance even in many adverse weather or environmental conditions.

Wiring Knockout

Unit Base

Course

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OPTEX Provides All the Outdoor

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Security You Need

Security You Need

Front Cover

Alignment LED
(AX-100/200ALPHA only)

Monitor Jack

Viewfinder

STANDARD VERSION

AX-100/200

1.

QUICK OPTICAL ALIGNMENT

Alarm Indication LED in Viewfinder

The alarm condition is visually displayed using an alarm
indication LED which is visible on the front of the unit and
can also be seen through the viewfinder.

LED is "ON"

: Beam energy from
the transmitter is not
reaching the receiver.

PLUS

PHOTO: AX-200ALPHA

RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

2.

Lightning & Surge Protection

An improved EMI surge absorber and high surge
resistiveness relay will maintain stable operation even in the
most lightning prone areas.

Vertical
Alignment Dial

Horizontal
Alignment Dial

Terminals

Beam Interruption
Time Adjustment

Beam Frequency
Select Switch
(AX-100/200ALPHA only)

Alarm Indicator
(Receiver)

Transmitting

Condition

(Transmitter)
High Grade

Aspherical Lens
Unit Base

Mounting Screw

Twin Synchronized Pulsed Beams
Designed for Greater Stability

"And Gate" dual beams require simultaneous interruption of
both beams to trigger an activation. No activation is generated
when a bird or falling leaves break just one beam.

SUPERIOR VERSION

AX-100/200

3 Step LED Indicator for Fast and
Accurate Fine Beam Alignment

The alignment condition is visually displayed on the
front and in the viewfinder of the receiver.
Verification of alignment is achieved by using the 3-
step process shown below.

LED is "ON"

: Before alignment.

LED is "Flickering"

: Beam energy from
transmitter is reaching
receiver.

LED is "OFF"

: Ready for fine
tuning.

Fine Adjustment

Selectable 4-Channel Beam Frequencies

The selectable beam frequencies can be used to
avoid unwanted cross talk that can occur when using
multiple photobeams for long distance or beam
stacking applications.

ALPHA

(Note: Fine adjustment must always
be done with a Volt Meter - See
Installation Instructions.)

LED is "OFF"

: Beam energy from
transmitter is reaching
the receiver.

Fine Adjustment

(Note: Fine adjustment must always be
done with a Volt Meter - See Installation
Instructions.)

Clear Viewfinder Visibility

A conveniently placed viewfinder allows for easy alignment
even in some of the most difficult mounting situations.

Fine Angle Adjustment for Alignment

The rotating dial allows the installer to finely adjust the beam
easily either horizontally (180¡/
with or without the use of a screwdriver (finger adjustable).

±

90¡) or vertically (10¡/±5¡)

Lightning Protection Level

Conventional
Detector

AX Series

2 4 6 8 10 12 140

Lightning Surge Voltage Level

Will remain stable against over
14kV of lightning surge.

(kV)

Rain, Dust & Insect Protection

The Rubber O-Ring & Rubber
Grommets used in the AX-
100/200PLUS & ALPHA
Series prevent rain, dust and
tiny insects from adversely
affecting performance. (IP55)

Some product parts in the photo
on the right appear transparent for
photographic purposes

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Rubber O-Ring

Rubber
Grommets

Frost & Dew Protection

An anti-frost and convex visor design is incorporated to protect
the detector from effect of frost & dew.

High Grade Aspherical Lens

The high grade aspherical lens creates more sharply defined &
precise infrared beams compared to ordinary fresnel lenses.

82mm(3.2inches)

0.73m at 30m
(2.4ft. at 100ft.)

1.46m at 60m
(4.8ft. at 200ft.)

99.5% Beam Blocking Stability

Enables stable operation with as much as 99.5% loss of beam
energy caused by heavy rain, dust storms, fog or snow.

A.G.C. (Automatic Gain Control) Circuit

The A.G.C. Circuit continually monitors for gradual changes in
the signal's strength caused by changing weather conditions.
It adjusts the sensitivity accordingly to maintain the proper
signal level for the current environmental conditions.

Adjustable Beam Interruption Period

The Beam Interruption Time (the amount of time a beam
must be broken for an alarm to occur) can be adjusted to fit
any application. For example, when protecting a wall or
fence, a longer interruption time will catch intruders, but let
jumping cats pass through without setting off an alarm.

50msec. 100msec. 200msec. 350msec. 500msec.

Beam Stacking

TRANSMITTER RECEIVER

TRANSMITTER RECEIVER

2 Beam Long Distance Stacking

TRANSMITTER

Ch1 Ch1

Ch3 Ch3

TRANSMITTER

DESIGN DURABILITY

3.

RECEIVER

Ch1 Ch1

Ch3 Ch3

RECEIVER

RECEIVER

Ch1 Ch1

Ch3 Ch3

RECEIVER

TRANSMITTER

TRANSMITTER

TRANSMITTER

Ch2

Ch4

TRANSMITTER

RECEIVER

Ch2

Ch4

RECEIVER

Highly Durable & Heat-Resistant Housing Cover & Chassis

The housing cover & chassis provide higher durability
against shocks, high temperatures and many other harsh
environmental conditions.

Form C Relay Providing More Flexibility

Stainless Steel Screws & Back Plate