163 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

PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE

Peripheral units that can be combined

Function table for FX-300 series

Previous models

New models

Standard type

High-function type High-speed type

Standard type

High-speed type High-function type

FX-301(P)

(Previous version unit)

FX-302(P)

FX-303(P)

FX-301(P)

(Updated version unit)

FX-301(P)-HS

FX-305(P)

Four-chemical emitting element + APC circuit

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Four-chemical emitting element only

Yes (Note)

Yes

Yes

–

–

–

Light emitting amount selection function

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Reduced intensity mode (S-D)

Yes (Note)

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

–

9,999 digit display

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Response time (Max. speed)

150 μs

300 μs

90 μs

65 μs

35 μs

65 μs

Interference prevention function (Effective no. of units)

Incorporated (4)

Incorporated (8)

Not incorporated (0)

Incorporated (4)

Not incorporated (0)

Incorporated (16)

Independent 2 outputs

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Alarm output function

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Error output function

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Differential sensing

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Window comparator mode

No

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Bank selection unit

FX-CH(-P)

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

External input unit

FX-CH2(-P)

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Upper communication unit

SC-GU1-485

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Note: Except

FX-301B/G/H.

Wiring

Key-lock function

• Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring.

• Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.

• Take care that if a voltage exceeding the rated range is

applied, or if an AC power supply is directly connected,

the product may get burnt or damaged.

• If power is supplied from a commercial switching

regulator, ensure that the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of

the power supply is connected to an actual ground.

• In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator,

inverter motor, etc.) is used in the vicinity of this

product, connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the

equipment to an actual ground.

• Take care that short circuit of the load wrong wiring may

burn or damage the product.

• Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or

power lines or put them in the same raceway. This can

cause malfunction due to induction.

• Make sure to use an isolation transformer for the DC

power supply. If an autotransformer (single winding

transformer) is used, this product or the power supply

may get damaged.

• Make sure to use the optional quick-connection cable for

the connection of the amplifier. Extension up to total 100

m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.

(5-8 unit expansion: 50 m 164.042 ft, 9-16 unit

expansion: 20 m 65.617 ft) However, in order to reduce

noise, make the wiring as short as possible.

• Note that the residual voltage will increase when the

cable is extended.

• If jog switch and MODE key are pressed for more than

2 sec. at the same time in ‘RUN’ mode condition, the

key operations are locked, and only the threshold value

confirmation function or the adjust function (valid only

when the adjust lock function is canceled) is valid.

To cancel the lock function, press both the keys for more

than 2 sec. once again.

Others

• When the emission halt of the light emitting amount

selection function is set from “OFF” to “ON”, the output

may be unstable. Do not use the output control for 0.5

sec. after starting emission.

• Do not use during the initial transient time (0.5 sec.) after

the power supply is switched on.

• Take care that the sensor is not directly exposed to

fluorescent lamp from a rapid-starter lamp, a high

frequency lighting device or sunlight etc. , as it may affect

the sensing performance.

• Do not use this sensor in places having excessive vapor,

dust, etc., or where it may come in contact with corrosive

gas.

• Take care that the product does not come in direct

contact with water, oil, grease, or organic solvents, such

as, thinner, etc.

• This sensor cannot be used in an environment containing

inflammable or explosive gases.

• Never disassemble or modify the sensor.

Note: 3 seconds or more for

FX-301B/G/H(P).

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.