Standard Type Digital Fiber Sensor FX-551 SERIES Conforming to EMC Directive Significantly improved stability and * operation ease thanks to the industry s top emission power and enhanced versatility * As of January 2016, survey by our company Emission Sensing power range Entry 3 times 1.6 times higher than longer than model conventional conventional models models panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global 2016.02* Industry s No. 1 Three times higher emission power and 1.6 times longer sensing range than conventional models * As of January 2016, survey by our company Ample sensing distance even with thin fiber The sensing range of the thin reflective type fiber is about 1.6 times longer than that of a conventional product (the sensing range of the standard reflective type fiber is about 1.4 times longer). This adds extra flexibility to the sensor layout. Sensing range (STD mode) Rate of increase Fiber FD-41 FX-551 FX-501 in sensing range FX-551 STD mode FT-31 480 mm 18.898 in 315 mm 12.402 in 152 % 1.6 times approx. FD-41 FT-42 1,470 mm 57.874 in 1,130 mm 44.488 in 130 % FX-501 longer than conventional models STD mode FD-41 200 mm 7.874 in 125 mm 4.921 in 160 % FD-61 620 mm 24.409 in 450 mm 17.717 in 138 % When the hysteresis is the same, the higher incident Easy adjustment of beam axis light intensity results in more stable detection. When the hysteresis is the same, the Thanks to the high emission higher incident light intensity results in power, a slight deviation of more stable detection. beam axis causes no problem. It is ideal for use in dusty * areas or for detection through FX-551 an extremely small slit. Stable detection FX-501 * Need to confirm proper operation in installed condition. Distance Equipped with a mode to minimize the effect of ambient light When setting to activate the environment resistance mode in the emission frequency setting, the ambient illuminance for LED lights becomes about 2.5 times higher than that in the normal mode. This reduces erroneous detections caused by LED lights. Simplified functions for improved operation ease The FX-500 series and newer models are equipped with only basic functions for improved ease of use. No matter which model you select, they are all easy to use. MODE NAVI + Direct setting No need to specify a main unit or sub unit Wire-saving, space-saving MODE NAVI uses three indicators and a dual display to All FX-500 amplifiers can be used as either a main unit The quick-connection cables enable reduction in wiring. show the amplifiers basic operations. The current operation or a sub unit. Just use a main cable or a sub cable to The connections and man-hours required for the relay mode can be confirmed at a glance, so even a first-time user distinguish the two. This reduces the costs of inventory terminal block setup can be reduced and valuable can easily operate the amplifier. management. space is saved. NAVI display (lights off during RUN mode) L/D Switches output operation. The same part number L: Light-ON D: Dark-ON can be used as either a main unit or sub unit CUST Up to 16 sensors allowed in power-supply wire-saving The sensitivity to received light can be changed directly. Sub cable PRO Allows the selection of advanced functions such as timer, shift amount setting and threshold value tracking setting. Direct setting Direct adjustment Direct teaching Main cable Disconnection is Press once CN-71-C each for object possible without present and moving the absent * Connection of up to 16 units with amplifier sideways CN-73-C FX-500 / FX-400 / DPS-400 / LS-400 is possible. * The optical communication function can not be used. Threshold value can be changed Teaching can be done during during RUN mode. RUN mode. List of functions in PRO mode PRO 1 Response time setting, timer setting, shift amount setting PRO 2 Teaching lock setting, digital display item setting, digital display turning setting, Eco setting PRO 3 Display adjustment setting, reset setting, emission frequency setting, threshold value tracking setting Incident light intensity Power supply cable Output line 1 Output line 2 Output line 16