159 DigitalFiberSensorFX-300SERIES

Selection

Guide

Fibers

Fiber

Amplifiers

FX-500

FX-100

FX-300

FX-410

FX-311

FX-301-F7/

FX-301-F

FIBER

SENSORS

LASER

SENSORS

PHOTO-

ELECTRIC

SENSORS

MICRO

PHOTO-

ELECTRIC

SENSORS

AREA

SENSORS

LIGHT

CURTAINS /

SAFETY

COMPONENTS

PRESSURE /

FLOW

SENSORS

INDUCTIVE

PROXIMITY

SENSORS

PARTICULAR

USE

SENSORS

SENSOR

OPTIONS

SIMPLE

WIRE-SAVING

UNITS

WIRE-SAVING

SYSTEMS

MEASURE-

MENT

SENSORS

STATIC

ELECTRICITY

PREVENTION

DEVICES

LASER

MARKERS

PLC

HUMAN

MACHINE

INTERFACES

ENERGY

CONSUMPTION

VISUALIZATION

COMPONENTS

FA

COMPONENTS

MACHINE

VISION

SYSTEMS

UV

CURING

SYSTEMS

Cascading

• Make sure that the power supply is off while adding or

removing the amplifiers.

• Make sure to check the allowable ambient temperature,

as it depends on the number of amplifiers connected in

cascade.

• In case two, or more, amplifiers are connected in

cascade, make sure to mount them on a DIN rail.

• When the amplifiers move on the DIN rail depending on

the attaching condition or the amplifiers are mounted

close to each other in cascade, fit them between the

optional end plates (

MS-DIN-E) mounted at the two

ends.

• Up to maximum 15 amplifiers can be added (total 16

amplifiers connected in cascade.)

• When connecting more than two amplifiers in cascade,

use the sub cable (

CN-71-C□ / CN-72-C□) as the

quick-connection cable for the second amplifier

onwards.

• When connecting amplifiers not close to each other

in parallel, be sure to mount the optional end plate

(

MS-DIN-E) at both sides of each amplifier or affix the

communication window seal of the accessory amplifier

protection seal (

FX-MB1) to the communication

windows.

• The settings other than the interference prevention

function cannot be transmitted between

FX-301(P)

FX-301B/G/H(P), FX-305(P). Therefore, in case both

models of amplifiers are mounted in cascade, be sure

to mount identical models together. However, the

interference prevention function is not incorporated in

the

FX-301(P)-HS. Take care when the sensors are

mounted in cascade.

• If the

FX-301(P) updated version unit or the FX-305(P)

is mounted with the

FX-301(P) previous version unit or

the

FX-301B/G/H(P) in cascade, place the FX-301(P)

updated version units and the

FX-305(P) units to

the right side (seen from the connector side) of the

previous version units. For details, refer to “

Cautions

on sensor connection in cascade”.

For a difference between the updated version unit

and the previous version unit, refer to “

A difference

between the updated version unit and the previous

version unit”.

• The communication function of this product and that of

the

FX-301(P)-F / F7 is different. If these models are

mounted in cascade, affix the accessory fiber amplifier

protection seal (

FX-MB1) included in the FX-301(P)

and

FX-305(P) to the communication windows of the

amplifiers.

Mounting

Connection

PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE

Refer to p.1458~ for general precautions and to the “PRO mode operation guide”

on our website for details pertaining to operating instructions for the amplifier.

• The digital fiber sensor

FX-301(P) has been modified

since its production in June 2004. The explanations

below are about the modified product.

• Never use this product as a sensing device

for personnel protection.

• In case of using sensing devices for

personnel protection, use products which

meet laws and standards, such as OSHA,

ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection

applicable in each region or country.

Disconnection method

Projection

How to mount the amplifier

Fit the rear part of the mounting section of the

amplifier on a 35 mm 1.378 in width DIN rail.

Press down the rear part of the mounting

section of the unit on the 35 mm 1.378 in width

DIN rail and fit the front part of the mounting

section to the 35 mm 1.378 in width DIN rail.

How to remove the amplifier

Push the amplifier forward.

Lift up the front part of the amplifier

to remove it.

Note: Take care that if the front part is lifted without pushing the

amplifier forward, the hook on the rear portion of the mounting

section is likely to break.

Fiber installation

• Insert the fiber into the amplifier after attaching the

attachment. Refer to the "Instruction Manual" included

with the fiber for details.

• Make sure that the power supply is off while connecting

or disconnecting the quick-connection cable.

35 mm 1.378 in width

DIN rail

Push the fiber lock lever down.

Slowly insert the fiber into the insertion

slot until it stops. (Note 1)

Push the fiber lock lever back up until

it stops.

Holding the connector of the

quick-connection cable, align

its projection with the groove

at the top portion of the

amplifier connector.

Insert the connector till a click

is felt.

Notes: 1) Note that if the fiber is not fully inserted, the sensing distance will

decrease. Also note that the flexible fiber may bend during insertion.

2) In case of coaxial reflective type fibers (

FD-G4, FD-FM2, etc.),

mount the central fiber (single-core) to the emitter part and the

peripheral fiber (multi-core) to the receiver. Note that sensing

precision will deteriorate when done in reverse.

Fiber

Fiber lock

lever

Connection method

Groove

Projection

Quick-connection cable

Pressing the projection at the

top of the quick-connection

cable, pull out the connector.

Note: Take care that if the connector

is pulled out without pressing the

projection, the projection may break.

Do not use a quick-connection cable

whose projection has broken.

Further, do not pull by holding the

cable, as this can cause a

cable-break.