Panasonic FX-301 User Manual

FX-301

08/2005

Digital Fiber Sensor

http://www.fiber-sensor.com

* 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]

SERIES

Superior performance and
advanced user-friendly
multi-functionality
enables expert usage on
the very first day

* Passed the UL 991 Environment Test

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

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.

Stable long-term sensing

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.

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.

Enhanced worksite-friendly installability

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.

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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 side­by-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.

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.

Polyethylene packaging

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Invertible digital display

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

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.

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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.

APPLICATIONS

Workpieces detection

This standard type of FX-301 using red light
has a four-chemical emitting element for
stable sensing over long periods.

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

Sensing semi-transparent stickers

The blue LED type greatly reduces the
dampening rate, making it ideal for delicate
sensing.

FX-CH

SERIES

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 high­speed 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.

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ORDER GUIDE

Amplifiers

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

Type Appearance Model No. Emitting element Output

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Infrared LED

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Infrared LED

NPN open-collector
transistor

PNP open-collector
transistor

NPN output

Digital

PNP output

Quick-connection cables

FX-301

FX-301B

FX-301G

FX-301H

FX-301P

FX-301BP

FX-301GP

FX-301HP

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

Type Model No. Description

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

2

0.15 mm
Cable outer diameter: "3.0 mm "0.118 in

0.15 mm
Cable outer diameter: "3.0 mm "0.118 in

3-core cabtyre cable, with connector on one end

2

1-core cabtyre cable, with connector on one end

Main cable

Sub cable

CN-73-C1

CN-73-C2

CN-73-C5

CN-71-C1

CN-71-C2

CN-71-C5

Main cable

• CN-73-C

Sub cable

• CN-71-C

End plates

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

Appearance Model No. Description

When cascading multiple amplifiers, or when it
moves depending on the way it is installed on a

MS-DIN-E

DIN rail, these end plates ensure that all
amplifiers are mounted together in a secure and
fully connected manner.

Two pcs. per set

OPTIONS

Designation Model No. Description

Amplifier mounting
bracket

Fiber amplifier
protective seal

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 quick­connection cable.

Amplifier mounting bracket

• MS-DIN-2

Fiber amplifier protective seal

• FX-MB1

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

Shape of fiber head

Type

With lens

With lens

Lens mountable

Long sensing range

Lens mountable

Sleeve 90 mm 3.543 in

Sleeve 40 mm 1.575 in

Lens mountable

(mm in)

Sensing range (mm in ) (Note 1)

Red LED

1,600 62.992

800 31.496

580 22.835

280 11.024

180 7.087

168 6.614

280 11.024

130 5.118

400 15.748

360 14.173

400 15.748

530 20.866

480 18.898

780 30.709

1,100 43.307

1,000 39.370

19,500 767,715

14,000 551.180

10,000 393.700

3,800 149.606

Blue LED

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



:LONG
:STD

Green LED

Infrared LED

2.400

2,800

110.236

1,200 47.244
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



900 35.433

(Note 3)

155 6.102

100 3.937

:FAST

Min. sensing object

:S-D

under the optimum
condition (Note 2)

94.488

"0.4 mm

"0.016 in

opaque object



"0.02 mm

77 3.031

"0.0008 in

55 2.165

opaque object



"0.04 mm

50 1.969

"0.0016 in

30 1.181

opaque object



90 3.543

"0.03 mm

45 1.772

"0.0012 in

28 1.102

opaque object



50 1.969

"0.03 mm

25 0.984

"0.0012 in

18 0.709

opaque object



FX-301

Allowable

Fiber cable

bending

length

:

Free-cut

10 m

32.808 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m 6.562 ft

(Note 4)

2 m

6.562 ft

radius

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber
R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Model No.

FT-FM10L

FT-SFM2L

FT-B8

FT-NB8

FT-FM2

FT-FM2S

FT-FM2S4

FT-T80

FT-SFM2

700 27.559

360 14.173

250 9.843

Standard

Sleeve 90 mm 3.543 in

Sleeve 40 mm 1.575 in

Lens mountable

Elbow

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Side-view

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Notes: 1)

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

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 accessor y with FT-NB8 and FT-N8. Please order it separately.

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.

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.

126 4.961

140 5.512

100 3.937

49 1.929

150 5.906

80 3.150

140 5.512

70 2.756

180 7.087

125 4.921

63 2.480

175 6.890

80 3.150

60 2.362

27 1.063

270 10.630

230 9.055

350 13.780

400 15.748

200 7.874

390 15.354

530 20.866

1,000 39.370

800 31.496

2,000 78.740

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



200 7.874
100 3.937

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



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

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



"0.03 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

2 m 6.562 ft

(Note 4)

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

1 m

3.281 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber
R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984

in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

FT-N8

FT-NFM2

FT-NFM2S

FT-NFM2S4

FT-SNFM2

FT-R80

FT-V10

FT-SFM2SV2

FT-V22

FT-V41

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LIST OF FIBERS

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

700 27.559



600 23.622
300 11.811
220 8.661



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



90 3.543
45 1.772
30 1.181



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



:LONG
:STD

Green LED

1,200 47.244

600 23.622
350 13.780

300 11.811
150 5.906
110 4.331

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

56 2.205
28 1.102
20 0.787

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

Shape of fiber head

Type

Wide beam

Rectangular head

Narrow beam

Sharp bending

Long sensing range

Standard

Small diameter

Side-view

Rectangular head

Flexible

Standard

Small diameter

Notes: 1)

Notes: 2)

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

(mm in)

Wide area sensing

Sensing width
32 mm

1.260 in

W5H69D20

W0.197H2.717D0.787

Wide area sensing

Sensing width
11 mm

0.433 in

W4.2H31D13.5

W0.165H1.220D0.531

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

Side-view type with small light
dispersion

With lens  Long sensing range

Lens mountable

Sleeve part cannot be bent.
Easy mounting 

W3H8D12 W0.118H0.315D0.472

Easy mounting  Side sensing
W3H12D8 W0.118H0.472D0.315

Easy mounting 
W8.5H12D3 W0.335H0.472D0.118

Lens mountable

Lens mountable

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.
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

Top sensing

Front sensing

Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1)

Red LED

1,100 43.307

750 29.528

1,200 47.244

850 33.465

410 16.142

700 27.559

500 19.685

210 8.268

700 27.559

330 12.992

240 9.449

120 4.724

700 27.559

600 23.622

210 8.268

200 7.874

100 3.937

160 6.299

80 3.150

55 2.165

28 1.102

90 3.543

40 1.575

30 1.181

15 0.591

280 11.024

140 5.512

230 9.055

110 4.331

190 7.480

140 5.512

80 3.150

250 9.843

100 3.937

75 2.953

35 1.378

280 11.024

120 4.724

90 3.543

42 1.654

80 3.150

40 1.575

30 1.181

17 0.669

300 11.811

600 23.622

420 16.535

570 22.441

290 11.417

490 19.291

600 23.622

400 15.748

300 11.811

650 25.591

320 12.598

400 15.748

1,000 39.370

800 31.496

800 31.496

1,200 47.244

1,400 55.118

1,600 62.992

3,500 137.795
3,500 137.795
3,500 137.795
3,500 137.795

(Note 3)

3,500 137.795

1,500 59.055

2,500 98.425

1,500 59.055

1,700 66.929

2,700 106.299

Blue LED

2,400 94.488
1,200 47.244

:FAST
:S-D

Infrared LED

800 31.496
400 15.748
240 9.449



220 8.661
110 4.331

80 3.150



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



42 1.654
21 0.827
15 0.591



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



Min. sensing object

under the optimum
condition (Note 2)

"0.3 mm

"0.012 in



opaque object

"0.25 mm

"0.010 in

opaque object



"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



"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





Fiber cable
length

:

Free-cut

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

1 m

3.281 ft

500 mm

19.685 in

Allowable
bending
radius

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

Model No.

FT-WA30

FT-WA8

FT-WZ8H

FT-WZ8E

FT-WZ8

FT-WKV8

FT-WS8L

FT-W8

FT-WS3

FT-WS8

FT-W4

FT-WS4

FT-WV42

FT-Z8H

FT-Z8E

FT-Z8

FT-P80

FT-P60

FT-P40

FT-P2

FT-PS1

ndition.

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LIST OF FIBERS

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

Shape of fiber head

Type

Wide beam

Array

(mm in)

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

Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1)

Red LED

1,500 59.055

1,100 43.307

750 29.528

650 25.591

330 12.992

220 8.661

115 4.528

590 23.228

290 11.417

200 7.874

100 3.937

3,500 137.795
3,500 137.795
3,500 137.795
3,500 137.795
(Note 3)

3,500 137.795

Blue LED

2,400 94.488
1,200 47.244

700 27.559



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



:LONG
:STD

Green LED

Infrared LED

1,200 47.244

600 23.622
350 13.780



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



800 31.496
400 15.748
240 9.449

220 8.661
110 4.331

:FAST

Min. sensing object

:S-D

under the optimum
condition (Note 2)

"0.3 mm

"0.012 in



opaque object

"0.25 mm

"0.010 in

80 3.150

opaque object



Horizontal:

48 1.890

"0.025 mm

24 0.945

"0.0010 in

18 0.709



opaque object
Vertical:

48 1.890

"0.45 mm

24 0.945

"0.018 in

18 0.709



opaque object

FX-301

Allowable

Fiber cable

bending

length

:

Free-cut

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

radius

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Model No.

FT-A30

FT-A8

FT-AFM2

FT-AFM2E

2,000 78.740

1,000 39.370

Side-view

Special use

Narrow beam

Side-view
W2H1.5D20

Beam diameter:"0.125 mm "0.005 in

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Beam diameter:"0.25 mm "0.010 in

Ultra-small diameter

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Lens mountable

Tough flexible

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

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

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

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.

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.

W0.079H0.059D0.787

250 9.843
180 7.087
100 3.937

18 0.709
10 0.394
8 0.315

3 0.118

80 3.150

50 1.969

36 1.417

15 0.591

230 9.055

110 4.331

350 13.780

320 12.598

800 31.496

500 19.685

650 25.591

400 15.748
200 7.874
130 5.118



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



200 7.874
100 3.937

65 2.559








1 0.039





6 0.236
3 0.118
2 0.079



64 2.520
32 1.260
22 0.866



150 5.906

75 2.953
40 1.575








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



"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

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

500 mm

19.685 in

1 m

3.281 ft

1 m

3.281 ft

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R5 mm
R0.197 in

R10 mm
R0.394 in

FT-K8

FT-KV8

FT-KV1

FT-E12

FT-E22

FT-P81X

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LIST OF FIBERS

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

Shape of fiber head

Type

Heat-resistant

Environment resistant

(mm in)

350 C 662 F
Lens mountable

350 C 662 F
Sleeve 60 mm 2.362 in

Allows flexible wiring
200 C 392 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

Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1)

Red LED

550 21.654

280 11.024

200 7.874

90 3.543

310 12.205

140 5.512

100 3.937

50 1.969

550 21.654

280 11.024

200 7.874

90 3.543

155 6.102

440 17.323

300 11.811

530 20.866

880 34.646

3,500 137.795

1,500 59.055

1,000 39.370

Blue LED

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



:LONG
:STD

Green LED

Infrared LED

50 1.969

420 16.535

25 0.984

210 8.268

18 0.709

160 6.299



22 0.866

220 8.661

11 0.433

110 4.331

7 0.276



50 1.969

420 16.535

25 0.984

210 8.268

18 0.709

160 6.299



32 1.260
16 0.630
10 0.394



160 6.299

320 12.598

80 3.150

160 6.299

60 2.362

120 4.724



:FAST

Min. sensing object

:S-D

under the optimum
condition (Note 2)

"0.04 mm

"0.0016 in

opaque object



"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

70 2.756

opaque object



"0.04 mm

"0.0016 in

opaque object



70 2.756

"0.06 mm

35 1.378

"0.0024 in

25 0.984

opaque object



"4 mm

"0.157 in

opaque object



Fiber cable
length

:

Free-cut

2 m

6.562 ft

1 m

3.281 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

1 m

3.281 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

Allowable
bending
radius

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R25 mm

R0

.984 in

R25 mm

R

0.984 in

Model No.

FT-H35-M2

FT-H35-M2S6

FT-H20W-M1

FT-H20W-M2

FT-H20-M1

FT-H13-FM2

FT-Z802Y

160 6.299

160 6.299

3,500 137.795

1,500 59.055

1,000 39.370

400 15.748

280 11.024

140 5.512

470 18.504

230 9.055

165 6.496

220 8.661

530 20.866

800 31.496

Chemical-resistant

Side-view

Lens mountable

80 3.150

Vacuum

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

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

75 2.953

35 1.378

100 3.937

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



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



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



"0.08 mm

"0.003 in

opaque object

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

opaque object

2 m

6.562 ft

(Note 3)

1 m

3.281 ft

R30 mm

R1.181 in

R200 mm

R7.874 in

R30 mm

R1.181 in

FT-L8Y

FT-V8Y

FT-6V

FT-60V

condition.

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.

Type

Standard threaded
head (free-cut)

With sleeve

With large diameter lens
Small diameter threaded

head with sleeve (free-cut)

Basic model No.

FT-FM 

FT-FM  -S f

FT-FM  L

FT-NFM2-S f

FT-WA30- 

Wide beam

FT-WA8- 
FT-A30- 



(Unit: m ft)

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

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

Sleeve length

f

(Unit: cm in)

Fiber cable length

FT-A8- 

200C 392F heat-resistant
350C 662F heat-resistant
Chemical-resistant

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.

FT-H20-M 
FT-H35-M 
FT-Z80  Y

2 6.562, 3 9.843

3 9.843

5 16.404, 7 22.966

Correlation between sensing
range attenuation coefficient and
fiber cable length

The longer the fiber cable, the shorter the
sensing range.

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Standard fibers (Reflective type)

Shape of fiber head

Type

Long sensing range

Coaxial

Sleeve 90 mm 3.543 in

Sleeve 40 mm 1.575 in

Small diameter

Standard

Sleeve 90 mm 3.543 in

Sleeve 40 mm 1.575 in

(mm in)

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

35 1.378

16 0.630

28 1.102

13 0.512

35 1.378

16 0.630

75 2.953

47 1.850

47 1.850

85 3.346

39 1.535

85 3.346

39 1.535

45 1.772

85 3.346

39 1.535

85 3.346

42 1.654

75 2.953

38 1.496

45 1.772

Red LED

140 5.512

100 3.937

140 5.512

100 3.937

110 4.331

110 4.331

90 3.543

110 4.331

120 4.724

90 3.543

220 8.661

160 6.299

310 12.205

310 12.205

270 10.630

270 10.630

270 10.630

260 10.236

480 18.898

Blue LED

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



:LONG
:STD

Green LED

Infrared LED

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

8 0.315



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



:FAST

Min. sensing object

:S-D

at the maximum
sensitivity (Note 3)

26 1.654
13 0.827

9 0.551



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



"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

FX-301

Allowable

Fiber cable

bending

length

:

Free-cut

2 m

6.562 ft

500 mm

19.685 in

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

(Note 4)

2 m

6.562 ft

radius

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber
R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R

0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber
R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R10 mm
R0.394 in

Model No.

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

R25 mm

R0.984 in

32 1.260

16 0.630

85 3.346

60 2.362

30 1.181

45 1.772

32 1.260

Sleeve part cannot be bent.
Small diameter

Side-view Elbow

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

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:

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

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

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

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

400

7.874 in) as the object.

7.874

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.

object size if using amplifiers other than red LED type.
Also, note that the corresponding setting distance is different from the rated sensing distance.

16 0.630

25 0.984

17 0.669

9 0.354

55 2.165

185 7.283

100 3.937

16 0.630
10 0.394



14 0.551

7 0.276
4 0.157



6 0.236
3 0.118




8 0.315
5 0.197



7 0.276

3.5 0.138




3 0.118





10 0.472

5 0.197
3 0.118



4 0.157










"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984

FD-SNFM2

FD-R80

FD-SFM2SV2

in

FD-V41

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LIST OF FIBERS

Sharp bending fibers / Flexible fibers (Reflective type)

Shape of fiber head

Type

Long sensing range

Standard

Sharp bending

High precision

Fixed-focus reflective

Side-view

(mm in)

Long sensing range  Rectangular head

Sleeve 40 mm 1.575 in

Small spot for sensing minute objects
Coaxial  Lens mountable

For sensing minute objects  Coaxial

Glass substrate detection

Specular object detection

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

W24H21D4

W0.945H0.8270.157

W15H19D3

W0.591H0.7480.118

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

Red LED

20 to 480 0.787 to 18.898

20 to 230 0.787 to 9.055

20 to 170 0.787 to 6.693

25 to 100 0.984 to 3.937

60 2.362

32 1.260

30 1.181

15 0.591

12 0.472

5 0.197

60 2.362

32 1.260

30 1.181

15 0.591

12 0.472

5 0.197

32 1.260

25 0.984

11 0.433

6.5 to 14 0.256 to 0.551 (Convergent point 8 0.315)

7 to 12 0.276 to 0.472 (Convergent point 8 0.315)

7.5 to 12 0.295 to 0.472 (Convergent point 8 0.315)

Cannot use

0.6 to 3.5 0.024 to 0.138 (Convergent point 2 0.079)

0.9 to 2.7 0.035 to 0.106 (Convergent point 2 0.079)

1 to 2.5 0.039 to 0.098 (Convergent point 2 0.079)

Cannot use

15 0.591

7 0.276

5 0.197

Cannot use

35 1.378

90 3.543

90 3.543

65 2.559

100 3.937

70 2.756

190 7.480

190 7.480

220 8.661

Blue LED






23 0.906
11 0.433

8 0.315



5 0.197

2.5 0.098

1.5 0.059



23 0.906
11 0.433

8 0.315



5 0.197

2.5 0.098

1.5 0.059



11 0.433

5 0.197
3 0.118


















40 1.575
20 0.787
13 0.512



:LONG
:STD

Green LED

Infrared LED






14 0.551

7 0.276
4 0.157



3 0.118

1.5 0.059
1 0.039



14 0.551

7 0.276
4 0.157



3 0.118

1.5 0.059
1 0.039



6 0.236
3 0.118
2 0.079


















20 0.787
10 0.394

7 0.276



:FAST

Min. sensing object

:S-D

at the maximum
sensitivity (Note 3)



"0.3 mm



"0.012 in



copper wire



11 0.433

5.5 0.217
3 0.118



2 0.079
1 0.039




11 0.433

5.5 0.217
3 0.118



2 0.079
1 0.039




5 0.197

2.5 0.098

1.5 0.059





"1.9 mm



"0.075 in



metal pipe (gray)













18 0.709

9 0.354
6 0.236



"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.08 mm

"0.003 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

Fiber cable
length

:

Free-cut

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

Allowable
bending
radius

R1 mm
R0.039 in

R1 mm
R0.039 in

Fiber

R1 mm
R0.039 in

Sleeve

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R1 mm
R0.039 in

R2 mm
R0.079 in

R1 mm
R0.039 in

R1 mm
R0.039 in

Model No.

FD-WKZ1

FD-W8

FD-W44

FD-WT8

FD-WS8

FD-WT4

FD-WG4

FD-WSG4

FD-WL41

FD-WL42

FD-WV42

FD-P80

20 0.787

90 3.543

Standard

Flexible

6 0.236

Small diameter

Notes: 1) The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper [100100 mm 3.9373.937 in (FD-WKZ1, FD-W8, FD-WT8, FD-WS8 and FD-P80:

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

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

78

400 mm 15.748 15.748 in, FD-WG4, FD-WSG4, FD-P60 and FD-P50: 200 200 mm 7.8747.874 in, FD-WL41: glass substrate

400

100t 2 mm 3.9373.937t 0.472 in)] as the object.

100

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.

object size if using amplifiers other than red LED type.
Also, note that the corresponding setting distance is different from the rated sensing distance. However, with the fixed-focus reflective type, when the
sensitivity is at MAX., it is only possible to detect the minimum size of the sensing object at a distance corresponding to the convergent point.

9 0.354

45 1.772

30 1.181

16 0.630

36 1.417

18 0.709

14 0.551

25 0.984

19 0.748

50 1.969

10 0.394

6 0.236



5 0.197

2.5 0.098

1.5 0.059



8 0.315
4 0.157

2.5 0.098



10 0.394

1.5 0.059

1.5 0.059

5 0.197
3 0.118



3 0.118

1 0.039



4 0.157
2 0.079



8 0.315
4 0.157

2.5 0.098



2 0.079
1 0.039




7 0.276

3.5 0.138
2 0.079



"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

2 m

6.562 ft

1 m

3.281 ft

R4 mm
R0.157 in

FD-P60

FD-P50

FD-P40

FD-P2

FX-301

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LIST OF FIBERS

Special use fibers (Reflective type)

:LONG

:FAST

Shape of fiber head

Type

(mm in)

W7H15D30 W0.276H0.591D1.181

Wide beam

Top sensing
W5H20D20

W0.197H0.787D0.787

Array

Side sensing
W5H20D20

W0.197H0.787D0.787

Coaxial  Lens mountable

Coaxial  Lens mountable

Coaxial  Lens mountable

Coaxial  Lens mountable

High precision

Coaxial  Lens mountable

Sleeve part cannot be bent.
Coaxial

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Ultra-small diameter

Coaxial

Special use

Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Fixed-focus reflective

Contact type

Liquid level sensing

Small spot for sensing minute objects

Glass substrate detection
SEMI S2 compliant
W17H29D3.8

W0.669H1.142D0.150

Glass substrate detection

W24H21D4

W0.945H0.827D0.157

Specular object detection
W15H19D3

W0.591H0.748D0.118

W6H18D14

W0.236H0.709D0.551

"6 "0.236

Mountable on pipe
Standard
W25H13D20

W0.984H0.512D0.787

Mountable on pipe  For PFA, wall
thickness 1 mm 0.039 in pipe
W25H13D20

W0.984H0.512D0.787

Tough flexible

Coaxial  High precision

Notes: 1)

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

The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper [100100 mm 3.9373.937 in (FD-A15, FD-G4, FD-G6X:200200 mm 7.8747.874 in,
FD-AFM2, FD-AFM2E, FD-P81X: 400
glass substrate 100



100t 2 mm 3.9373.937t 0.079 in)] as the object.

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

Red LED

78 3.071

55 2.165

100 3.937

110 4.331

110 4.331

50 1.969

39 1.535

42 1.654

19 0.748

38 1.496

18 0.709

14 0.551

6 0.236

25 0.984

12 0.472

9 0.354

5 0.197

15 0.591

8 0.315

5 0.197

3 0.118

11 0.433

6 0.236

4 0.157

1 0.039

45 1.772

23 0.906

17 0.669

7 0.276

5 0.197

3 0.118

2 0.079

Cannot use

38 1.496

18 0.709

14 0.551

6 0.236

0 to 20 0 to 0.787

2.5 to 18 0.098 to 0.709 (Convergent point 8 0.315)

3 to 16 0.118 to 0.630 (Convergent point 8 0.315)

3.5 to 15 0.138 to 0.591 (Convergent point 8 0.315)

Cannot use

0.5 to 4 0.020 to 0.157 (Convergent point 2 0.079)

1 to 3.8 0.039 to 0.150 (Convergent point 2 0.079)

1.3 to 3.5 0.051 to 0.138 (Convergent point 2 0.079)

Cannot use

2.5 to 18 0.098 to 0.709 (Convergent point 6 0.236)

4 to 12 0.157 to 0.472 (Convergent point 6 0.236)

4.5 to 11 0.177 to 0.433 (Convergent point 6 0.236)

4.8 to 9.5 0.189 to 0.374 (Convergent point 6 0.236)

200 7.874

150 5.906

220 8.661

Blue LED

4.5 to 9.5 0.177 to 0.374

:STD

Green LED

25 0.984
15 0.591

40 1.575
20 0.787
13 0.512

22 0.866
11 0.433

8 0.315

6 0.236
3 0.118
2 0.079

5 0.197
2 0.079
1 0.039

2 0.079
1 0.039

2 0.079
1 0.039

6 0.236
3 0.118
2 0.079

6 0.236
3 0.118
2 0.079

5 to 9 0.197 to 0.354

5.5 to 8 0.217 to 0.315












18 0.709

9 0.354
5 0.197





12 0.472

6 0.236
4 0.157





3 0.118

1.5 0.059
1 0.039





2 0.079
1 0.039







1 0.039











1 0.039











3 0.118

1.5 0.059
1 0.039





















3 0.118

1.5 0.059
1 0.039









































5 to 9 0.197 to 0.354

5.5 to 8 0.217 to 0.315







Applicable pipe diameter:
Outer dia. "6 to "26 mm "0.236 to "1.024 in transparent pipe
[

PVC, fluorine resin, polycarbonate, acrylic, glass, wall thickness 1 to 3 mm 0.039 to 0.118 in

Applicable pipe diameter:
Outer dia. "6 to "26 mm "0.236 to "1.024 in transparent pipe
[PFA (fluorine resin) or equivalently transparent pipe, wall thickness 1 mm 0.039 in]

80 3.150

60 2.362

35 1.378

45 1.772

35 1.378

20 0.787



400 mm 15.74815.748 in, FD-L43: glass substrate 7652t 1.1 mm 2.9922.047t 0.043 in, FD-L41:

185 7.283

90 3.543

32 1.260
16 0.630
10 0.394



22 0.866
11 0.433

6 0.236



16 0.630

8 0.315
5 0.197



12 0.472

6 0.236
4 0.157



Min. sensing object

:S-D






12 0.472

6 0.236
4 0.157



7 0.276

3.5 0.138
2 0.079



10 0.394

5 0.197
3 0.118



6 0.236
3 0.118
2 0.079



3 0.118

1.5 0.059
1 0.039



1 0.039





6 0.236
3 0.118
2 0.079








4 0.157
2 0.079

1.5 0.059



















at the maximum
sensitivity (Note 3)

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

"0.04 mm

"0.0016 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

(LCD glass)

"0.06 mm

"0.0024 in

gold wire

"0.03 mm

"0.0012 in

gold wire

"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

Infrared LED

4.5 to 9.5 0.177 to 0.374

(Liquid)

]

(Liquid)

30 1.181
15 0.591
10 0.394

18 0.709



9 0.354
5 0.197



"0.02 mm

"0.0008 in

gold wire

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. However, with the fixed-focus reflective type, when the
sensitivity is at MAX., it is only possible to detect the minimum size of the sensing object at a distance corresponding to the convergent point.

Notes: 4) Following is the allowable cutting range from the end that the amplifier is inserted FD-F8Y: 1,000 mm 39.370 in, FD-G6X: 700 mm 27.559 in.

Fiber cable
length

:

Free-cut

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

500 mm

19.685 in

1 m

3.281 ft

500 mm

19.685 in

1 m

3.281 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m 6.562 ft

(Note 4)

2 m

6.562 ft

5 m

16.404 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

5 m

16.404 ft

1 m

3.281 ft

1 m 3.281 ft

(Note 4)

Allowable
bending
radius

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R4
R0.157

R10 mm
R0.394 in

Protective tube
R40 mm R1.575 in

Fiber

R15 mm R0.591 in

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R10 mm
R0.394 in

Model No.

FD-A15

FD-AFM2

FD-AFM2E

FD-G4

FD-G6

FD-EG1

FD-EG2

FD-EG3

FD-E12

FD-E22

FD-EN500S1

FD-ENM1S1

FD-L43

FD-L41

FD-L42

FD-L4

FD-F8Y

FD-F41

FD-F91

FD-F4

FD-F9

FD-P81X

FD-G6X

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LIST OF FIBERS

Environment resistant fibers (Reflective type)

:LONG

:FAST

Shape of fiber head

Type

Heat-resistant

Environment resistant

Vacuum

Notes: 1)

Notes: 2)

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

(mm in)

350 C 662 F  Coaxial

350 C 662 F  Sleeve 60 mm 2.362 in

200 C 392 F  Coaxial

350 C 662 F  Sleeve 90 mm 3.543 in

200 C 392 F  Coaxial

300 C 572 F  Glass substrate detection
Fixed-focus reflective type

180 C 356 F  Glass substrate detection
Fixed-focus reflective type

130 C 266 F

The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper [400400 mm 15.74815.748 in (FD-H30-L32, FD-H18-L31: glass substrate 5050 mm 1.9691.969 in)] as the object.
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.

object size if using amplifiers other than red LED type. Also, note that the corresponding setting distance is different from the rated sensing distance.

W19H27D5

H1.063

W0.748



D0.197



W19H27D5

W0.748H1.063

D0.197



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

Red LED

270 10.630

140 5.512

100 3.937

47 1.850

160 6.299

80 3.150

57 2.244

26 1.024

100 3.937

47 1.850

0 to 15 0 to 0.591

0 to 10 0 to 0.394

1 to 8 0.039 to 0.315

2 to 6 0.079 to 0.236

100 3.937

47 1.850

75 2.953

52 2.047

26 1.024

140 5.512

140 5.512

165 6.496

270 10.630

310 12.205

Blue LED

36 1.417
18 0.709
12 0.472



22 0.866
11 0.433

7 0.276



36 1.417
18 0.709
12 0.472








20 0.787
11 0.433

7 0.276



26 1.024
13 0.512

9 0.354



:STD

Green LED

20 0.787
10 0.394

7 0.276



12 0.472

6 0.236
4 0.157



20 0.787
10 0.394

7 0.276








20 0.787
11 0.433

7 0.276



14 0.551

7 0.276
4 0.157



Min. sensing object

:S-D

140 5.512

70 2.756
45 1.772



80 3.150
40 1.575
28 1.102



140 5.512

70 2.756
45 1.772








25 0.984
12 0.472

8 0.315



21 0.827
10 0.394

6 0.236



at the maximum
sensitivity (Note 3)

Infrared LED

"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

Fiber cable
length

:

Free-cut

2 m

6.562 ft

1 m

3,281 ft

1 m

3,281 ft

1 m

3,281 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

2 m

6.562 ft

1 m

3,281 ft

Allowable
bending
radius

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Fiber

R25 mm

R0.984 in

Sleeve

R10 mm
R0.394 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R25 mm

R0

.984 in

R25 mm

R0.984 in

R200 mm

R7.874 in

Model No.

FD-H35-M2

FD-H35-M2S6

FD-H20-M1

FD-H35-20S

FD-H20-21

FD-H30-L32

FD-H18-L31

FD-H13-FM2

FD-6V

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.

Fiber cable length

Type

Standard threaded
head (free-cut)

With sleeve

Small diameter
threaded head with
sleeve (free-cut)

200C 392F heat-resistant

350C 662F heat-resistant

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.

Basic model No.

FD-FM 

FD-FM  -S f

FD-NFM2-S f

FD-H20-M 

FD-H35-M 



(Unit: m ft)

3 9.843, 4 13.123, 5 16.404,
10 32.808, 15 49.213, 20 65.617

2 6.562 (Note), 3 9.843, 4 13.123,
5 16.404, 10 32.808, 15 49.213,
20 65.617

2 6.562, 3 9.843

3 9.843

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

Sleeve length

f

(Unit: cm in)

Correlation between sensing
range attenuation coefficient and
fiber cable length

The longer the fiber cable, the
shorter the sensing range.

Accessories (attached with fibers)
Fiber cutter

• FX-CT2

Notes: 1)

Fiber cutter is not supplied as accessory along with FT-NB8, FT-N8, FD-N8 and FD-N4. Please order it separately.
The fiber attachment is not attached with FT-N8/NB8/P80 and FD-N8/P80. The previous FX-AT10 attachment is attached with FD-N4.

Notes: 2)

Fiber attachment

• FX-AT2

(for fixed-length fiber)

• FX-AT3

for "2.2 mm

()

"0.087 in fiber

• FX-AT4

(for "1 mm "0.039 in fiber)

• FX-AT5

(for "1.3 mm "0.051 in fiber)

• FX-AT6

for "1 mm "0.039 in and "1.3 mm

(

"0.051 in mixed fiber

)

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FIBER OPTIONS

Lens (For thru-beam type fiber)

Designation

Model No.

Increases the sensing range by 5 times or
more.

• Ambient temperature:

60 to 350 C

Expansion
lens
(Note 1)

FX-LE1

76 to 662 F

Tremendously increases the sensing
range with large diameter lenses.

• Ambient temperature:

60 to 350 C

Super­expansion
lens

FX-LE2

76 to 662 F

(Note 1)

For thru-beam type fiber

Beam axis is bent by 90 .

• Ambient temperature:

60 to 300 C

76 to 572 F

Side­view

FX-SV1

lens

Expansion
lens for
vacuum

FV-LE1

fiber
(Note 1)

Notes: 1)

Notes: 2) The sensing ranges are the values for red LED type amplifier. Please contact our office for details on sensing ranges for other types of amplifiers.

Be careful when installing the thru-beam type fiber equipped with the expansion lens, as the beam envelope becomes narrow and alignment is difficult.
Especially when installing a fiber with many cores (sharp bending fibers and heat-resistant glass fiber) please be sure to use it only after you have adjusted it sufficiently.

Sensing range increases by 15 times or
more.

• Ambient temperature:

40 to 120 C

40 to 248 F

Notes: 3) The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range to 3.500 mm 137.795 in long (FT-H20W-M1 and FT-H20-M1: 1,600 mm 62.992 in).

Lens (For reflective type fiber)

Designation

Pinpoint
spot lens

Zoom lens

Finest spot
lens

For reflective type fiber

Finest spot
lens

Zoom lens

Side-view
type

()

Note:

The sensing ranges are the values when used in combination with red LED type amplifier. Please contact our office for details on sensing distances for other types of amplifier.

Model No.

FX-MR1

FX-MR2

FX-MR3

FX-MR6

FX-MR5

Pinpoint spot of "0.5 mm "0.020 in. Enables detection of minute objects or small marks.

• Applicable fibers: FD-WG4, FD-G4 • Distance to focal point: 6

• Ambient temperature:

The spot diameter is adjustable from "0.7 mm

"0.028 in to "2 mm "0.079 in according to

how much the fiber is screwed in.

• Applicable fibers: FD-WG4, FD-G4

Ambient temperature:40 to70 C 40 to 158 F

•

• Accessory: MS-EX-3 (mounting bracket)

Extremely fine spot of "0.3 mm "0.012 in approx.
achieved.

•

Applicable fibers:

•

Ambient temperature:40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F

Extremely fine spot of "0.1 mm "0.004 in
achieved.

•

Applicable fibers:

•

Ambient temperature:20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F

FX-MR2 is converted into a side-view type and
can be mounted in a very small space.

• Applicable fibers: FD-WG4, FD-G4

Ambient temperature:40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F

•

Description

Sensing range (mm) [Lens on both sides]

Sensing range (mm) [Lens on both sides]

Sensing range (mm) [Lens on both sides]

Sensing range (mm) [Lens on both sides] (Note 2)

Description

40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F

FD-WG4, FD-G4, FD-EG1,
FD-EG3, FD-G6X, FD-G6

FD-WG4, FD-G4, FD-EG1
FD-EG3, FD-G6X, FD-G6

FD-EG2,

approx.

,FD-EG2,

Mode

Fiber

FT-B8
FT-FM2
FT-T80
FT-R80
FT-W8
FT-P80
FT-P60
FT-P81X
FT-H35-M2
FT-H20W-M1
FT-H20W-M2
FT-H20-M1

Fiber

FT-B8
FT-FM2
FT-R80
FT-W8
FT-P80
FT-P60
FT-P81X
FT-H35-M2
FT-H20W-M1
FT-H20W-M2
FT-H20-M1
FT-H13-FM2

Fiber

FT-B8
FT-FM2
FT-T80
FT-W8
FT-P80
FT-P60
FT-P81X
FT-H35-M2
FT-H20W-M1
FT-H20W-M2
FT-H20-M1

Fiber

FT-6V
FT-60V

LONG STD FAST S-D

(

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Note 3

3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
1,600
2,600
1,600

Mode

LONG STD FAST S-D

3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
1,600
3,500
1,600
3,500

Mode

LONG STD FAST S-D

Mode

LONG STD FAST S-D

3,500
2,800

1,100
1,200
1,200

900

1,200

650

1,200

550
310
310
550

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2,500
3,500
3,500
2,300
2,900
3,500
3,500
3,500
2,000
1,300
1,300
1,600

3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
1,600
3,500
1,600
3,500

530
600
600
450
600
300
600
280
140
140
280

2,700
1,450

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3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
1,600
3,000
1,600
3,500

2,000
2,500
2,500
1,600
2,000
2,500
1,500
2,500
1,500

900
900

1,100

400
440
440
330
440
200
440
200
100
100
200

1,800
1,000

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Note 3

1 mm 0.236  0.039 in

Sensing range (Note 1)

Screw-in depth Distance to focal point Spot diameter

7 mm
12 mm
14 mm

Sensing range (Note 1)

Fiber Distance to focal point Spot diameter

FD-EG3
FD-EG2
FD-EG1
FD-WG4/G4/G6X/G6

Sensing range (Note 1)

Fiber Distance to focal point Spot diameter

FD-EG3
FD-EG2
FD-EG1
FD-WG4/G4/G6X/G6

Sensing range (Note 1)

Screw-in depth Distance to focal point Spot diameter
8 mm
10 mm
14 mm

"18.5 mm approx.
"27 mm approx.
"43 mm approx.

7.5  0.5 mm

7.5

 0.5 mm

7.5

 0.5 mm

7.5

 0.5 mm

7  0.5 mm
7

 0.5 mm

7

 0.5 mm

7

 0.5 mm

13 mm approx.
15 mm approx.
30 mm approx.

"
"
"

"0.15 mm approx.
"0.2 mm approx.
"0.3 mm approx.
"0.5 mm approx.

"0.1 mm approx.
"0.15 mm approx.
"0.2 mm approx.
"0.4 mm approx.

"0.5 mm
"0.8 mm
"3.0 mm

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3,500

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3,500

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3,500

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3,500

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3,500

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3,500

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3,500

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3,500

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1,500
1,500

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1,600

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3,500

0.7 mm

1.2 mm

2.0 mm

(Note 2)

1,000
1,300
1,300

800
1,000
1,100

900
1,100

750

500

500

900

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130
200

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FIBER OPTIONS

Others

Designation

Protective tube

For thru-beam

(

type fiber

Protective tube

For reflective

(

type fiber

Fiber bender

Universal sensor
mounting stand
(Note 2)

Fiber cutter

Attachment for fixed­length fiber

)

)

Model No. Description

FTP-500 (0.5 m 1.640 ft)

FTP-1000 (1 m 3.281 ft)

FTP-1500 (1.5 m 4.921 ft)

FTP-N500 (0.5 m 1.640 ft)

FTP-N1000 (1 m 3.281 ft)

FTP-N1500 (1.5 m

4.921 ft

FDP-500 (0.5 m 1.640 ft)

FDP-1000 (1 m 3.281 ft)

FDP-1500 (1.5 m 4.921 ft)

FDP-N500 (0.5 m 1.640 ft)

FDP-N1000 (1 m 3.281 ft)

FDP-N1500 (1.5 m

4.921 ft

FB-1

MS-AJ1-F

MS-AJ2-F

FX-CT2

FX-CT1

FX-AT2

For
M4
thread

For
M3
thread

)

For
M6
thread

For
M4
thread

)

The fiber bender bends the sleeve part of the fiber head at the
proper radius. (Note 1)

Horizontal mounting type

Vertical mounting type

The free-cut type fiber can be easily cut.

Accessory. Does not attach with the FT-N8/NB8 or the
FD-N8/N4. (Note 3)

This is the attachment for the fixed length fiber. (

FT-B8
FT-NB8
FT-FM2
FT-FM2S
FT-FM2S4

FT-T80
FT-NFM2
FT-NFM2S
FT-NFM2S4

FD-B8
FD-FM2
FD-FM2S

Applicable fibers

FD-FM2S4
FD-N8

FD-T80
FD-N4
FD-NFM2
FD-NFM2S
FD-NFM2S4

FT-N8
FT-P80
FT-P60
FT-H13-FM2

FT-P40
FD-T40
FD-P40

FD-P80
FD-H13-FM2

Mounting stand assembly for fiber
(For M3, M4 or M6 threaded head fiber)

The protective
tube, made of
non-corrosive
stainless steel,
protects the
inner fiber cable
from any
external forces.

Accessory

)

Protective tube

• FTP-

• FDP-

Fiber bender

• FB-1

Universal sensor mounting stand

• MS-AJ1-F

• MS-AJ2-F

Using the arm which enables adjustment
in the horizontal direction, sensing can
also be done from above an assembly line.

Attachment for "2.2 mm

"0.087 in fiber

Attachment for "1 mm

"0.039 in fiber

Attachment for "1.3 mm

"0.051 in fiber

Attachment for "1 mm

"0.039 in / "1.3 mm
"0.051 in mixed fiber

Notes: 1) Do not bend the sleeve part of any side-view type fiber or ultra-small diameter head type fiber.

Notes: 2) Refer to p.332l for details of the universal sensor mounting stand.
Notes: 3) A conventional FX-CT1 fiber cutter is attached with the FT-P80 and the FD-P80.
Notes: 4) The conventional FX-AT10 fiber attachment is attached with the FD-N4.

FX-AT3

FX-AT4

FX-AT5

FX-AT6

This is the attachment for the "2.2 mm "0.087 in fiber.

Accessory. Does not attach with the FT-N8/NB8/P80 or the FD-N8/P80

(

This is the attachment for the "1 mm "0.039 in fiber
(Accessory. Does not attach with the FD-N4.) (Note 4)

This is the attachment for the "1.3 mm "0.051 in fiber (Accessory)

This is the attachment for the "1 mm"0.039 in / "1.3 mm

"0.051 in mixed fiber. (Accessory)

Note:

.)

Fiber cutter

• FX-CT2

• FX-CT1

The above figure is MS-AJ1-F.
The mounting base of MS-AJ2-F
has a different shape.

Fiber attachment

It’s possible to simultaneously cut two fibers to the same length

Each fiber (with some exceptions) has a newly developed two-in-one fiber attachment (FX-AT3/AT4/AT5/AT6) which enables two fibers to be cut simultaneously
to the same length with the new fiber cutter (FX-CT2). Also, since the fibers can be attached to the amplifier while being fixed in position in the two-in-one fiber
attachment, sensitivity changes resulting from variation in the amount of fiber insertion do not occur.

FX-AT2 FX-AT3

FX-AT4/AT5/AT6

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SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifiers

Type

Red LED Blue LED Green LED Infrared LED Red LED Blue LED Green LED

Item

Supply voltage

Model No.

FX-301 FX-301B FX-301G FX-301H FX-301P FX-301BP FX-301GP FX-301HP

<Red LED / Infrared LED type>

Normal operation: 960 mW or less

Power consumption

Output

Utilization category

Output operation

Short-circuit
protection

Response time

Sensitivity setting

Operation indicator

Stability indicator

MODE indicator

Digital display

Fine sensitivity adjustment function

Timer function

Automatic interference prevention function

Pollution degree

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

Ambient illuminance

EMC

Voltage withstandability

Environmental resistance

Insulation resistance

Vibration resistance

Shock resistance

Emitting element (modulated)

Material

Connecting method

Cable extension

Weight

Notes: 1) When the power supply is switched on, the emission timing are automatically set for interference prevention.

Notes: 2) The voltage withstandability and the insulation resistance values given in the above table are for the amplifier only.
Notes: 3) The cable for amplifier connection is not supplied as an accessory. Make sure to use the optional quick-connection cable given below.

Main cable (3-core): CN-73-C1 (cable length 1 m 3.281 ft), CN-73-C2 (cable length 2 m 6.562 ft), CN-73-C5 (cable length 5 m 16.404 ft)
Sub cable (1-core): CN-71-C1 (cable length 1 m 3.281 ft), CN-71-C2 (cable length 2 m 6.562 ft), CN-71-C5 (cable length 5 m 16.404 ft)

ECO mode: 600 mW or less

NPN open-collector transistor

65 !s or less (ultra high speed), 150 !s or less (FAST), 250 !s or less [STD / S-D (Red LED type only)], 2 ms or less (LONG) selectable with jog switch

Incorporated with variable ON-delay / OFF-delay / ONE SHOT timer, switchable either effective or ineffective. (timer period: 0.5 to 500 ms approx.)

Red LED Blue LED Green LED Infrared LED Red LED Blue LED Green LED

Current consumption 25 mA or less at 24 V

()( )

supply voltage

Maximum sink current:100 mA

•

Applied voltage:

•

Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less

•

Sunlight: 10,000?x at the light-receiving face, Incandescent light: 3,000?x at the light-receiving face

20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure (Note 2)

NPN output PNP output

12 to 24 V DC10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less

<Blue LED / Green LED type>

Current consumption 40 mA or less at

()

24 V supply voltage

50 mA, if five, or more, amplifiers

()()

are connected in cascade.

30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V)

at 100 mA (at 50 mA, if five, or more,
amplifiers are connected in cascade)
sink current.

Selectable either Light-ON or Dark-ON, with jog switch

2-level teaching / Limit teaching / Manual adjustment / Full auto-teaching (excluding red LED type)

Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)

Green LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)

RUN: Green LED, TEACH  ADJ  L/D ON  TIMER  PRO: Yellow LED

4 digit red LED display

Incorporated (Up to four sets of fiber heads can be mounted close together) (Note 1)

3 (Industrial environment)

Normal operation: 720 mW or less

ECO mode: 430 mW or less

PNP open-collector transistor

DC-12 or DC-13

Incorporated

Incorporated

Current consumption 18 mA or less at 24 V
supply voltage

• Maximum source current: 100 mA

•

Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and V)

• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less

Current consumption 30 mA or less at

()

24 V supply voltage

50 mA, if five, or more, amplifiers
are connected in cascade.

at 100 mA (at 50 mA, if five, or more,
amplifiers are connected in cascade)
source current.

10 to 55 °C 14 to 131 °F

If 4 to 7 units are connected in cascade:
if 8 to 16 units are connected in cascade:

(No dew condensation or icing allowed),

20 to 70 °C 4 to 158 °F

Storage:

35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH

Red LED type: EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2, EN 60947-5-2
Blue / green / infrared LED type: EN 60947-5-2

1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure (Note 2)

10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each

2

acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for five times each

98 m/s

Enclosure: Heat-resistant ABS, Case cover: Polycarbonate, Switch: Acrylic

Connector (Note 3)

Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm

10 to 50 °C 14 to 122 °F,

10 to 45 °C 14 to 113 °F

25 g approx.

2

, or more, cable.

)(

Infrared LED

Infrared LED

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SPECIFICATIONS

Fibers

Item

Allowable bending radius

Bending durability

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

Fiber core

Sheath

Material

Fiber head

Accessories (Note 2)

Notes: 1) Sleeve part of side-view fiber cannot be bent.

Notes: 2) The five types of attached fiber attachments (FX-AT2/AT3/AT4/AT5/AT6) described in this catalog are for use only with the FX-301/311 series. Refer to

p.82 for details ‘FIBER OPTIONS’. Fiber attachment accessories are also supplied along with conventional amplifiers. Please contact our office for more
details on these accessories.

Item

Allowable bending radius

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

Fiber core

Sheath

Material

Fiber head

Accessories (Note)

Note:

The five types of attached fiber attachments (FX-AT2/AT3/AT4/AT5/AT6) described in this catalog are for use only with the FX-301/311 series. Refer to p.82 for details ‘FIBER
OPTIONS’. Fiber attachment accessories are also supplied along with conventional amplifiers. Please contact our office for more details on these accessories.

Item Wide beam Array Narrow beam High precision

Allowable bending radius

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

Fiber core

Sheath

Material

Fiber head

Accessories (Note)

Note:

The five types of attached fiber attachments (FX-AT2/AT3/AT4/AT5/AT6) described in this catalog are for use only with the FX-301/311 series. Refer to p.82 for details ‘FIBER
OPTIONS’. Fiber attachment accessories are also supplied along with conventional amplifiers. Please contact our office for more details on these accessories.

Type

R25 mm R0.984 in or more [Sleeve of a head with sleeve:R10 mm R0.394 in or more (Note 1)]

40 to 70 °C 40 to 158 °F

FT-SFM2SV2: 20 to 70 °C 4 to 158 °F
FT-V22, FD-SFM2SV2:

()

FT-V41, FD-V41, FT-V10:

Polyethylene (FT-V22: Polyolefin)

FT-SFM2L/T80/SFM2/SNFM2/SFM2SV2/V22/V41,
FD-T80/T40/S80/SNFM2/SFM2SV2/V41 and Sleeve: Stainless steel (SUS)
FT-FM10L: ABS, Lens of FT-FM10L/SFM2L/V10: Acrylic
FT-V10: Stainless steel (SUS) and Polycarbonate

All fibers (except for FT-NB8/N8 and FD-N8/N4): 1 fiber attachment set
Free-cut type fibers (except for FT-NB8/N8 and FD-N8/N4): FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1 pc.
Threaded head fibers: Nuts 2 pcs. (thru-beam type: 4 pcs.) and toothed lock washer
1 pc. (thru-beam type: 2 pcs.)

Type

R1 mm R0.039 in or more (FD-WG4/WSG4: R2 mm R0.079 in or more, Sleeve of FD-W44: R10 mm R0.394 in or more)

Standard Flexible

R4 mm R0.157 in or more

1 million times or more (at R10 mm R0.394 in, FT-P40/P2 and FD-P40/P2: at R4 mm R0.157 in)

40 to 70 °C 40 to 158 °F

20 to 60 °C 4 to 140 °F

40 to 60 °C 40 to 140 °F

35 to 85%RH (No dew condensation or icing allowed)

Acrylic

Brass (Nickel plated)

Sharp bending

FT-Z8, FT-P60, FT-PS1, FD-P60, FD-P50:

()

40 to 60 °C 40 to 140 °F

Vinyl chloride (FT-PS1: Polyethylene, FD-P2:Vinyl chloride and Polyurethane)

FT/FD-P80, FT-P60: Brass (Nickel plated)

Case of FT-Z8: Polycarbonate
Lens of FT-Z8H/Z8E, Front film of FT-Z8: Polyester

All fibers: 1 fiber attachment set. (except for FT-P80 and FD-P80)
Free-cut type fibers: FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1 pc.
Threaded head fibers: Nuts 2 pcs. (thru-beam type: 4 pcs.) and toothed lock
washer 1 pc. (thru-beam type: 2 pcs.), FT-Z8: 1 set of mounting screw

Stainless steel (SUS)

(FT/FD-P80: FX-CT1 1 pc.)

40 to 60 °C 40 to 140 °F (FT-WA30/WA8/WKV8: 40 to 55 °C 40 to 131 °F)

35 to 85 %RH (No dew condensation or icing allowed)

Acrylic

Polyethylene

FT-W8/W4, FD-W8/W44/WG4: Brass (Nickel plated)
Case of FT-WA30/WA8/WZ8, Lens of FT-WS8L and Resin part of FT-WKV8: Polycarbonate, Lens of FT-WA30: Norbornene resin
Lens of FT-WA8: Polyolefin, Lens of FT-WZ8H/WZ8E, Reflector of FT-WZ8E and Prism of FT-WKV8: Acrylic,
Reflector of FT-WZ8: Polycarbonate, FD-WL41: Heat-resistant ABS, Front film of FD-WL41: Polyester,

( )

FD-WL42: Aluminum (Black ALMITE), Lens of FD-WKZ1: Optical lens

All fibers: 1 fiber attachment set and FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1 pc.
Threaded fibers: Nuts 2 pcs. (thru-beam type: 4 pcs.) and toothed lock washer 1 pc. (thru-beam type: 2 pcs.)

FT-WA30: 0.5
FT-WA8: 0.5
FT-WZ8: 1 set of mounting screw
FD-WKZ1: mounting bracket 1 pc.

Type Special use

FT-A30/A8: R10 mm R0.394 in or more
FD-A15: R25 mm R0.984 in or more

FT-A30, FD-A15:40 to 60 °C 40 to 140 °F
FT-A8:40 to 70 °C 40 to 158 °F

Lens of FT-A30, FD-A15: Norbornene resin

() )

Lens of FT-A8: Polyolefin

All fibers: 1 fiber attachment set and

FT-A30: 0.532 mm 0.0201.260 in

FT-A8:0.512 mm 0.0200.472 in

32 mm 0.0201.260 in seal type slit mask 2 pcs.

12 mm 0.0200.472 in seal type slit mask 2 pcs. and 112 mm 0.0390.472 in seal type slit mask 2 pcs.

Polycarbonate

FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1 pc.

seal type slit mask 2 pcs.

seal type slit mask 2 pcs. and
112 mm 0.0390.472 in
seal type slit mask 2 pcs.

Stainless steel (SUS) (including sleeve)

R25 mm R0.984 in or more

40 to 70 °C

40 to 158 °F

35 to 85 %RH (No dew condensation or icing allowed)

Polyethylene

Brass (Nickel plated)

All fibers: 1 fiber attachment set
Free-cut type fibers: FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1 pc.
Threaded head fibers: Nuts 2 pcs. and toothed lock washer 1 pc.

R25 mm R0.984 in or more

(FT-KV1: R10 mm R0.394 in or more)

40 to 60 °C

40 to 140 °F

Acrylic

Stainless steel (SUS), Polycarbonate

Lens: Norbornene resin

(

Lens of FT-KV1: Polycarbonate, Prism of FT-KV8: Acrylic

FD-EG2/EG3: R10 mm R0.394 in or more
FD-G4/G6/EG1: R25 mm R0.984 in or



20 to 60°C 4 to 140 °F

FD-G4:40 to 70 °C 40 to 158 °F

()



40 to 60 °C 40 to 140 °F

FD-G6:

Polyolefin (FD-G4/G6: Polyethylene)

Brass (Nickel plated)

[FD-G6: Stainless steel (SUS)]

more

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SPECIFICATIONS

Fibers

Item Ultra-small diameter Fixed-focus reflective Tough flexible

Allowable bending radius

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

Fiber core

Sheath

Material

Fiber head

Accessories (Note 2)

Notes: 1) Sleeve part cannot be bent.

Notes: 2)

The five types of attached fiber attachments (FX-AT2/AT3/AT4/AT5/AT6) described in this catalog are for use only with the FX-301/311 series. Refer to p.82 for details ‘FIBER
OPTIONS’. Fiber attachment accessories are also supplied along with conventional amplifiers. Please contact our office for more details on these accessories.

Type

FT-E12/E22: R5 mm R0.197 in or more (Note 1)
FD-E12: R10 mm R0.394 in or more (Note 1)
FD-E22/EN500S1/ENM1S1: R25 mm R0.984 in or more (Note 1)

FT-E12/E22, FD-E22:40 to 70 °C 40 to 158 °F
FD-E12:40 to 60 °C 40 to 140 °F
FD-EN500S1/ENM1S1:20 to 60 °C 4 to 140 °F

Polyolefin

Brass (Nickel plated)

[Sleeve: Stainless steel (SUS)]

All fibers: 1 fiber attachment set
Threaded head fibers: Nuts 2 pcs. and
toothed lock washer 1 pc.

(FD-L43: R4 mm R0.157 in or more)

FD-L43: 0 to
FD-L41/L42:40 to 60 °C 40 to 140 °F
FD-L4:40 to 70 °C 40 to 158 °F

35 to 85 %RH (No dew condensation or icing allowed)

Polyethylene (FD-L42: Vinyl chloride)

FD-L43/L41: Heat-resistant ABS
FD-L4: ABS
FD-L42: Aluminum (Black ALMITE)

All fibers: 1 fiber attachment set and

FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1 pc.
FD-L4: M2.6 (length 12 mm 0.472 in)

screws with washers 2 pcs. and nuts 2 pcs.

Special use

R10 mm R0.394 in or more

70 °C 32 to 158 °F

Acrylic

Lens of FD-L43/L4: Acrylic

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Front film of FD-L41: Polyester

R10 mm R0.394 in or more



40 to 60 °C 40 to 140



(FD-P81X:

Polyethylene [FT-P81X: Vinyl chloride,
Protective tube: Stainless steel (SUS)]

FT-P81X, FD-P81X: Brass (Nickel plated)
FD-G6X: Stainless steel (SUS)

All fibers: 1 fiber attachment set , nuts 2
pcs. (thru-beam type: 4 pcs.) and toothed
lock washer 1 pc. (thru-beam type: 2 pcs.)
FD-G6X: FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1 pc.

40 to 70 °C 40 to 158 °F)

°F

Ty p

e

Item Model No.

Allowable bending radius

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

Fiber core

Sheath

Material

Fiber head

Accessories (Note 2)

Notes: 1) With the liquid sensing fiber, make sure that the temperature of the liquid is also within the ambient temperature range.

Notes: 2)

The five types of attached fiber attachments (FX-AT2/AT3/AT4/AT5/AT6) described in this catalog are for use only with the FX-301/311 series. Refer to p.82 for details ‘FIBER
OPTIONS’. Fiber attachment accessories are also supplied along with conventional amplifiers. Please contact our office for more details on these accessories.

Protective tube: R40 mm R1.575 in or more
Fiber: R15 mm R0.591 in or more

40 to 125 °C 40 to 257 °F (Note 1)

Polypropylene
(Protective tube: Fluorine resin)

FD-F8Y FD-F4/F9

35 to 85 %RH (No dew condensation or icing allowed)

1 fiber attachment set
FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1 pc.

Special use

Liquid level sensing

Polycarbonate

R10 mm R0.394 in or more

40 to 100 °C 40 to 212 °F (Note 1)

Polyethylene

Polyetherimide

(Lens: Polycarbonate)

1 fiber attachment set, FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1pc.
Tying bands 4 pcs., anti-slip tubes 2 pcs.

Environment resistant

Type Heat-resistant

Item

Allowable bending radius

350 °C 662 °F type

(FT-H20W-: R10 mm R0.394 in or more, Sleeve of a head with sleeve: R10 mm R0.394 in or more)

60 to 350 °C

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity

Fiber core

Sheath

Material

Fiber head

Accessories (Note 5)

Notes: 1)

Notes: 2)

Notes: 3) If the fiber material is quartz glass or multi-component glass, keep it away from vibration or impact.
Notes: 4) The normal temperature for continuous usage or storage should be
Notes: 5)

If the fiber is used below 30 °C 22 °F, its maximum resistable temperature drops to 200° C 392 °F. If the side-view lens FX-SV1 is put on the fiber head,
the allowable maximum temperature drops to
The ambient temperature of heat-resistant 350 °C 662 °F type, 300 °C 572 °F type, 200 °C 392 °F type and 180 °C 356 °F type fibers are the value in dry
condition. In humid environment, the ambient temperature differs. (For a high humidity of 85 %RH, the ambient temperature is 0 to

The five types of attached fiber attachments (FX-AT2/AT3/AT4/AT5/AT6) described in this catalog are for use only with the FX-301/311 series. Refer to p.82 for details ‘FIBER
OPTIONS’. Fiber attachment accessories are also supplied along with conventional amplifiers. Please contact our office for more details on these accessories.

76 to 662 °F

(Note 1, 2)

Stainless steel (SUS)

FT-H20W-, FD-H18-L31 and FT-H13-FM2: 1 fiber attachment set
Free-cut type fibers: FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1 pc.
Threaded head fibers: Nuts 2 pcs. (thru-beam type: 4 pcs.) and toothed lock washer 1 pc. (thru-beam type: 2 pcs.)

300°C 572°F type 200°C 392°F type 180°C 356°F type 130°C 266°F type

R25 mm R0.984 in or more

60 to 300 °C

76 to 572 °F

(Note 1, 2, 3)

Multi-component glass (Note 3) Silicone Acrylic Quartz glass (Note 3)



60 to 200 °C

76 to 392 °F

(Note 2)

Silicone
Inside stainless steel
(SUS) spiral tube
FD-H20-21:
Stainless steel (sus)
FT-H20W-:
Fluorine resin

Brass (Nickel plated)

FD-H20-21: Stainless steel (sus)

300 °C 572 °F. (The ambient temperature range of FX-SV1 is from 60 to 300 °C 76 to 572 °F.)

60 to 180 °C

76 to 356 °F

(Note 2, 4)

35 to 85 %RH (No dew condensation or icing allowed)

Stainless steel (SUS)

60 to 130 °C

76 to 266 °F

Fluorine resin

Brass (Nickel plated)

60 to 150 °C 76 to 302 °F.

Chemical-resistant Vacuum

R30 mm R1.181 in or more
(FT-Z802Y: R25 mm R0.984 in or more)

40 to 115 °C

40 to 239 °F

(FT-Z802Y: 0 to 60 °C 14 to 140 °F)

Protective tube: Fluorine resin
Sheath: Polypropylene
(Sheath of FT-Z802Y: Fluorine resin)

1 fiber attachment set
FX-CT2 (fiber cutter) 1 pc.

R200 mm R7.874 in or more
(FT-60V: R30 mm R1.181 in or more)

40 to 120 °C

40 to 248 °F

Fluorine resin

Aluminum

Nuts 2 pcs. (thru-beam type: 4
pcs.) and toothed lock washer
1 pc. (thru-beam type: 2 pcs.)



40 °C 14 to 104 °F.)

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I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS

NPN output type

I/O circuit diagram Wiring diagram

Note: The quick-connection sub cable does not have brown lead wire

and blue lead wire.

Notes: 1)

The quick-connection sub cable does not have V (brown) and 0 V (blue)

Notes: 2) 50 mA max., if five amplifiers, or more, are connected together.

Terminal arrangement diagram

.

Symbols … D : Reverse supply polarity protection diode

D: Surge absorption zener diode

Z
Tr : NPN output transistor

PNP output type

I/O circuit diagram Wiring diagram

Note: The quick-connection sub cable does not have brown lead wire

and blue lead wire.

Notes: 1)

The quick-connection sub cable does not have V (brown) and 0 V (blue)

Notes: 2) 50 mA max., if five amplifiers, or more, are connected together.

Symbols … D : Reverse supply polarity protection diode

D: Surge absorption zener diode

Z
Tr : PNP output transistor

Terminal arrangement diagram

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Parallel deviation

FX-301

FT-FM10L FT-SFM2L FT-B8 FT-NB8

FT-FM2 FT-FM2S FT-FM2S4
FT-T80 FT-SFM2

Thru-beam type Thru-beam type Thru-beam type Thru-beam type

Thru-beam type Thru-beam type Thru-beam type Thru-beam type

FT-N8

FT-NFM2 FT-NFM2S
FT-NFM2S4 FT-SNFM2

FT-R80

FT-V10

Horizontal direction

FT-V22 FT-V41

Horizontal direction

Thru-beam type Thru-beam type

Vertical direction Horizontal direction Vertical direction

Thru-beam type Thru-beam type

Vertical direction

Horizontal direction Vertical direction

FT-SFM2SV2

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