Digital Fiber Sensor FX-500 / 550 / 550L SERIES

DIGITAL FIBER SENSOR Ver.2 IO-Link Compatible, Self-Monitoring Type FX-550L SERIES Listing Certified (Excluding FX-551□) (Excluding FX-551□) At the industry’s leading edge FX-SERIES HIGH END MODEL FX-501 / FX-502 Direct connection to open network communication units SC-GU3-04 SC-GU3-01 / SC-GU2-C SC-GU3-02 SC-GU3-03 2021.06 industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e

“Super quality fiber” with “Stabilized incident light intensities” even in multiple units stable emission amount Industry leading stability High stability! A quality that surpassed that of standard fibers We aim for absolute digitalization, focusing on the variation among fiber sensors. When the FX-500 series is used together with our super quality fiber, the incident light intensity Introducing the super quality fiber variation among units is decreased to only 1/4 of that of conventional models. Changes in detection that could not be found in the past can now be monitored. New fibers developed using a new manufacturing method adopted by our own factory along with a persistent quality control system Super quality fiber + FX-500 series Threshold value Incident light intensity The basic performance of a standard fiber is greatly enhanced! 1 Previous amplifier Threshold value Incident light intensity Digital control is essentially achieved 2 1 Stability of the incident light intensity is improved by 4 times*. 3 Stable emission amount ±10 % ø2.2 mm ø0.087 in standard fiber 2 Values of incident light intensity stay close together even after replacing an amplifier. Variation in emission amount of the fiber core * Using a small diameter fiber (fiber core ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in). 3 If using a standard fiber (fiber core ø1.0 mm ø0.039 in), the variation 4 is controlled down to less than ±10 %, will be double of that of conventional models. achieving a stable detection. • Beam axis deviation: Thru-beam type within ±2°, 4 Reflective type within ±3° Single core standard fiber In general, high-flexibility • Beam axis centering precison: within ± 150 μm with high flexibility types adopt a multi-fiber core, which may result in large Large variation in incident variation in light emission. light intensity. Incident light intensities are stable. Expanded temperature range More flexible! R4 Ambient temperature [–40 to +70 °C – 40 to +158 °F in previous model] Bending radius [Previous model is R25 mm R0.984 in] – + 1/4 55 to 80 °C 1.2 times R4mm 1/6 –67 +176 more than R0.157 of that of to °F previous model in previous model 1 2 3 4 incident light intensity variation 1 2 3 4 Management of different threshold values for each [compared to Management of just one sensor is required. previous model] threshold value. Integrated high-precision plug More bendable! The centering precision of Bending durability [Previous model is 1,000 times] the fiber core attached to the Just one threshold value Easy maintenance with Confidence in inserting plug is doubled. As the insertion precision is 10 million 10,000 times for all sensors stable fiber sensors beam adjustment increased, the variation among times more than previous units can be greatly suppressed. model • Centering precision: within ± 40 μm * Bending conditons: Bending radius R10 mm If multiple fiber sensors are installed in the Because the incident light intensity is Stabilizing incident light intensity helps to raise R0.394 in, Reciprocating bending 180° same operating conditions, the incident stable, the same threshold value can be installation precision and to make beam light intensities are nearly identical. With used even when an amplifier is replaced. alignment fast and trouble-free. the new sensor version, one exact Also, the optical communication makes threshold value can be managed across all copying easier. sensors. Improved fiber coupling efficiency ±10 % Super quality fiber reduces individual variation in optical transmission loss to less than ±10 % and suppressed variation among Active coupling emission device Fiber insertion guide Fiber central axis units Variation in emission Fiber core Beam central intensity is down to 1 2 3 In each unit we have accurately aligned the central axis of axis Point Point Point the fiber with the central axis of the emitted light, which less than ±10 % The beam axis deviation of each unit is kept High precision polishing is accomplished A high-precision integrated plug is more than within ±2 ° (thru-beam type) or ±3°(reflective by using the PCTM polishing technique. achieved with the centering previous creates a high coupling efficiency that helps to reduce Under our new manufacturing type) and the beam axis centering precision The specularity of the end face of the precision of the fiber core being variation among units. All sensors are aligned individually. Approx. 2 times method and quality control system, is kept within ±150 μm ±5.906 mil. fiber is 5 times greater. ±40 μm 1.575 mil. we have developed fiber heads that The length of super quality fibers can be customized. Contact the sales office. have a stabilized light emission. * Image When used with the FX-500 amplifier, 2 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 a complete digital control is FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 3 essentially achieved. Incident light intensity New material Previous FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT

“Super quality fiber” with “Stabilized incident light intensities” even in multiple units stable emission amount Industry leading stability High stability! A quality that surpassed that of standard fibers We aim for absolute digitalization, focusing on the variation among fiber sensors. When the FX-500 series is used together with our super quality fiber, the incident light intensity Introducing the super quality fiber variation among units is decreased to only 1/4 of that of conventional models. Changes in detection that could not be found in the past can now be monitored. New fibers developed using a new manufacturing method adopted by our own factory along with a persistent quality control system Super quality fiber + FX-500 series Threshold value Incident light intensity The basic performance of a standard fiber is greatly enhanced! 1 Previous amplifier Threshold value Incident light intensity Digital control is essentially achieved 2 1 Stability of the incident light intensity is improved by 4 times*. 3 Stable emission amount ±10 % ø2.2 mm ø0.087 in standard fiber 2 Values of incident light intensity stay close together even after replacing an amplifier. Variation in emission amount of the fiber core * Using a small diameter fiber (fiber core ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in). 3 If using a standard fiber (fiber core ø1.0 mm ø0.039 in), the variation 4 is controlled down to less than ±10 %, will be double of that of conventional models. achieving a stable detection. • Beam axis deviation: Thru-beam type within ±2°, 4 Reflective type within ±3° Single core standard fiber In general, high-flexibility • Beam axis centering precison: within ± 150 μm with high flexibility types adopt a multi-fiber core, which may result in large Large variation in incident variation in light emission. light intensity. Incident light intensities are stable. Expanded temperature range More flexible! R4 Ambient temperature [–40 to +70 °C – 40 to +158 °F in previous model] Bending radius [Previous model is R25 mm R0.984 in] – + 1/4 55 to 80 °C 1.2 times R4mm 1/6 –67 +176 more than R0.157 of that of to °F previous model in previous model 1 2 3 4 incident light intensity variation 1 2 3 4 Management of different threshold values for each [compared to Management of just one sensor is required. previous model] threshold value. Integrated high-precision plug More bendable! The centering precision of Bending durability [Previous model is 1,000 times] the fiber core attached to the Just one threshold value Easy maintenance with Confidence in inserting plug is doubled. As the insertion precision is 10 million 10,000 times for all sensors stable fiber sensors beam adjustment increased, the variation among times more than previous units can be greatly suppressed. model • Centering precision: within ± 40 μm * Bending conditons: Bending radius R10 mm If multiple fiber sensors are installed in the Because the incident light intensity is Stabilizing incident light intensity helps to raise R0.394 in, Reciprocating bending 180° same operating conditions, the incident stable, the same threshold value can be installation precision and to make beam light intensities are nearly identical. With used even when an amplifier is replaced. alignment fast and trouble-free. the new sensor version, one exact Also, the optical communication makes threshold value can be managed across all copying easier. sensors. Improved fiber coupling efficiency ±10 % Super quality fiber reduces individual variation in optical transmission loss to less than ±10 % and suppressed variation among Active coupling emission device Fiber insertion guide Fiber central axis units Variation in emission Fiber core Beam central intensity is down to 1 2 3 In each unit we have accurately aligned the central axis of axis Point Point Point the fiber with the central axis of the emitted light, which less than ±10 % The beam axis deviation of each unit is kept High precision polishing is accomplished A high-precision integrated plug is more than within ±2 ° (thru-beam type) or ±3°(reflective by using the PCTM polishing technique. achieved with the centering previous creates a high coupling efficiency that helps to reduce Under our new manufacturing type) and the beam axis centering precision The specularity of the end face of the precision of the fiber core being variation among units. All sensors are aligned individually. Approx. 2 times method and quality control system, is kept within ±150 μm ±5.906 mil. fiber is 5 times greater. ±40 μm 1.575 mil. we have developed fiber heads that The length of super quality fibers can be customized. Contact the sales office. have a stabilized light emission. * Image When used with the FX-500 amplifier, 2 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 a complete digital control is FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 3 essentially achieved. Incident light intensity New material Previous FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT

Industry leading sensing performance Sharp detection with suppressed hysteresis High-speed response & Ultra long range detection So accurate! The exclusive detection IC combined with the high-intensity beam emitted from the active coupling emission device The FX-500 with its accurate detection catches fractional differences in provides the capability of offering high-speed response time over a longer sensing range, opening up new possibilities for light intensity, achieving high precision and solving low-hysteresis FR-Z50HW fiber sensor detection. applications. H-02 mode Long range detection of Max. 25 μs response time small objects with small FX-500 with its high response time contributes to improve productivity. difference in light intensity The FX-500 series achieves a long sensing range by its high intensity beam in addition to suppressed hysteresis. Detection of minute objects over a long range is now more accurate than before. Performing minute object detection when using a small diameter fiber is now possible Comparison image The light intensity with a high response time and longer sensing range. difference caused by Optimal sensing region one sheet of glass can H y p e r HYPR mode incorporated be detected from a more distant point. FX-500 in combination with small diameter fibers which can handle challenging detections, allows long sensing range. Max. 5.7 times! Tough FD-41 longer than the previous model FX-500 Conventional FX-500 HYPR mode model (H-02) Previous FD-NFM2 Reflector FX-301 (LONG mode) Note: When using FD-NFM2. H-01 mode Comparison image Optimal sensing region Highly accurate High light intensity Light saturated region (saturation) region is reduced, and detection while avoiding detection is possible even under high light Detecting minute objects High-speed mode saturation intensity. Small diameter fibers can perform detection in long range and A high speed response time of 25 μs, which is 2.6 Even the light is so strong that it causes with stability even for minute objects. times faster than the previous model, as well as a saturation, the FX-500 series cuts down long sensing range are both achieved in hysteresis to the utmost limit in order to high-speed mode. FT-A11 Conventional FX-500 produce the optimal margin for detection. model (H-01) The active coupling emission device efficiently Conventional FX-300 FX-500 Hysteresis Mode table Low light intensity region focuses the beam through small diameter fibers Fiber sensor Built-in optical lens Emitting element in a device Three hysteresis modes Hysteresis Light Optimal sensing region Mode amount intensity Description OFF Point ON Point High light intensity (saturation) region Without lens Double coupling lens Active coupling emission device Hysteresis is the difference in incident Sharp detection with high The super fine optical lens and emitting element are combined Superfine optical lens light intensity at the points when the ON H-01 Minimal Small accuracy is possible in this mode. H-02 addresses long Optimal for minute object detection sensing range and low into one device enabling the beam emitted from the emitting where light saturates easily. output turns ON and when the output light intensity region. Initial setting mode. element to be focused directly into the fiber. turns OFF. Hysteresis was originally Ex. Detecting large glass substrate H-02 Small Large Accurate detection such as Coupling efficiency is therefore increased by 50 % compared intended to be used as a measure OFF long range detection of a large glass substrate is possible. to standard fiber (core ø1 mm ø0.039 in). In particular, the High luminance Four-chemical four-chemical against vibrations. Three hysteresis A mode used for prevention of H-01 addresses short small diameter fibers (core ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in) see a dramatic Emitting element emitting element emitting element modes are available to support the H-03 Large Large chattering. sensing range and Works in adverse environments high light intensity region. increase in light intensity, making challenging detections Coupling efficiency more than 50 % wide variety of applications for which Coupling efficiency approx. 10 % Coupling efficiency approx. 20 % Small Incident light intensity Large such as vibration or dirt. Conventional H-01 H-02 possible. fiber sensors are optimally suited. model FX-500 Ex. Detecting wire Coupling efficiency = (light intensity directed into the fiber / emission intensity of active coupling emission device) × 100 * Image 4 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 5 Short Sensing range Long Short Sensing range Long Short Sensing renge Long FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT

Industry leading sensing performance Sharp detection with suppressed hysteresis High-speed response & Ultra long range detection So accurate! The exclusive detection IC combined with the high-intensity beam emitted from the active coupling emission device The FX-500 with its accurate detection catches fractional differences in provides the capability of offering high-speed response time over a longer sensing range, opening up new possibilities for light intensity, achieving high precision and solving low-hysteresis FR-Z50HW fiber sensor detection. applications. H-02 mode Long range detection of Max. 25 μs response time small objects with small FX-500 with its high response time contributes to improve productivity. difference in light intensity The FX-500 series achieves a long sensing range by its high intensity beam in addition to suppressed hysteresis. Detection of minute objects over a long range is now more accurate than before. Performing minute object detection when using a small diameter fiber is now possible Comparison image The light intensity with a high response time and longer sensing range. difference caused by Optimal sensing region one sheet of glass can H y p e r HYPR mode incorporated be detected from a more distant point. FX-500 in combination with small diameter fibers which can handle challenging detections, allows long sensing range. Max. 5.7 times! Tough FD-41 longer than the previous model FX-500 Conventional FX-500 HYPR mode model (H-02) Previous FD-NFM2 Reflector FX-301 (LONG mode) Note: When using FD-NFM2. H-01 mode Comparison image Optimal sensing region Highly accurate High light intensity Light saturated region (saturation) region is reduced, and detection while avoiding detection is possible even under high light Detecting minute objects High-speed mode saturation intensity. Small diameter fibers can perform detection in long range and A high speed response time of 25 μs, which is 2.6 Even the light is so strong that it causes with stability even for minute objects. times faster than the previous model, as well as a saturation, the FX-500 series cuts down long sensing range are both achieved in hysteresis to the utmost limit in order to high-speed mode. FT-A11 Conventional FX-500 produce the optimal margin for detection. model (H-01) The active coupling emission device efficiently Conventional FX-300 FX-500 Hysteresis Mode table Low light intensity region focuses the beam through small diameter fibers Fiber sensor Built-in optical lens Emitting element in a device Three hysteresis modes Hysteresis Light Optimal sensing region Mode amount intensity Description OFF Point ON Point High light intensity (saturation) region Without lens Double coupling lens Active coupling emission device Hysteresis is the difference in incident Sharp detection with high The super fine optical lens and emitting element are combined Superfine optical lens light intensity at the points when the ON H-01 Minimal Small accuracy is possible in this mode. H-02 addresses long Optimal for minute object detection sensing range and low into one device enabling the beam emitted from the emitting where light saturates easily. output turns ON and when the output light intensity region. Initial setting mode. element to be focused directly into the fiber. turns OFF. Hysteresis was originally Ex. Detecting large glass substrate H-02 Small Large Accurate detection such as Coupling efficiency is therefore increased by 50 % compared intended to be used as a measure OFF long range detection of a large glass substrate is possible. to standard fiber (core ø1 mm ø0.039 in). In particular, the High luminance Four-chemical four-chemical against vibrations. Three hysteresis A mode used for prevention of H-01 addresses short small diameter fibers (core ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in) see a dramatic Emitting element emitting element emitting element modes are available to support the H-03 Large Large chattering. sensing range and Works in adverse environments high light intensity region. increase in light intensity, making challenging detections Coupling efficiency more than 50 % wide variety of applications for which Coupling efficiency approx. 10 % Coupling efficiency approx. 20 % Small Incident light intensity Large such as vibration or dirt. Conventional H-01 H-02 possible. fiber sensors are optimally suited. model FX-500 Ex. Detecting wire Coupling efficiency = (light intensity directed into the fiber / emission intensity of active coupling emission device) × 100 * Image 4 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 5 Short Sensing range Long Short Sensing range Long Short Sensing renge Long FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT

Class leading form and operability A variety of functions at the industry’s leading edge Stable detection while being eco-friendly New form! Previous s Emission power & gain setting pace re In cases when the incident light intensity Detecting a transparent sheet is saturated, the light emitting amount can be adjusted to the optimal level by AUTO Normal AUTO Flat display with wide viewing angle without changing the response time. This allows stable detection with an optimal Object present The large and high-contrast 7-segment display of high luminance provides clear visibility Compact cover does not get in the way S/N ratio and saves energy by controlling from a wide angle of view. the emitting electric current. Reduced to 1/3 of the previous model’s size Object absent Auto mode (AUTO) and 3-level manual mode Saturated Clearly visible even (H / M / L [fine-adjustable]) are incorporated. from sideways Built-in logic functions R23 No PLC necessary. Logical calculation with fiber sensor only mm R0.906 in Logical calculation functions Three logical calculations (AND, OR, XOR) Calculation of two neighboring amplifiers Truth table are available with fiber sensor only. Lower side Output 1: Normal output operation 3 logical operation can be selected against Calculation result Logical calculation output (C) Output 1. Additional controller is not Lower side Output 1 output required so both wire-saving and cost Upper side Output 1 Normal output operation reduction can be achieved. Communication direction (Up to 12 units) Calculation of two outputs in one amplifier FX-502(P) / FX-505(P)-C2 Output 1: Normal output operation Detection fiber Output 1 Calculation result output Output 2 Normal output operation Streamlined fiber clamp MODE NAVI + Direct setting Calculation of one amplifier and external input FX-502(P) / FX-505(P)-C2 Output 1: Normal output operation Conventionally clamp operation was performed after opening up the MODE NAVI uses three indicators and a dual display to show the cover. The FX-500 series adopts a guard structure eliminating the amplifier’s basic operations. The current operation mode can be External input cover so that the clamp operation can be done in one step. confirmed at a glance, so even a first-time user can easily operate the (sensor, contact, PLC, etc.) amplifier. Synchronization fiber Output 1 Calculation result output Saves maintenance time Streamlined fiber clamp NAVI display (lights off during RUN mode) Threshold tracking function Conventional Selectable interference prevention L/D Switches output operation. This function performs automatic setting of threshold value by checking the In addition to the automatic interference prevention function which is enabled L: Light-ON D: Dark-ON incident light intensity at desired intervals in order to follow the changes in through the optical communication of amplifiers mounted in cascade, an Fiber lock lever CUST the light amount resulting from changes in the environment over long alternate frequency interference prevention function is also incorporated. So Allows direct setting change selectable from response periods (such as dust). This contributes to reduction in maintenance hours. even for layouts where optical communication cannot be carried out, time / hysteresis / emitting power / emission. switching of emission frequencies allows interference prevention. (Initial setting: response time) SHIFT AUTO PRO (Tracking by limit teaching) (Tracking by automatic teaching) Automatic interference prevention Alternate frequency interference prevention Fiber installation takes one step due to the eliminated cover. (When amplifiers are mounted in cascade) (When amplifiers are not mounted in cascade) Large cover model takes 3 steps. Allows the selection of advanced functions Effective for thru-beam type such as timer, copy, and memory functions. Effective for reflective type! and retroreflective type! (Dark-ON) Emission frequency 1 Conventional Optical communication Emission frequency 2 Guard structure Direct setting Large Large ON Threshold value Emission frequency 3 Direct adjustment Direct teaching Current Current value value Press once * Refer to specifications for details of number of sensors allowed in interference prevention. Threshold OFF each for object “present” and Small value Small The guard structure incorporated prevents “absent” Time Time the lever from disengaging due to The lever is exposed and may Limit teaching is performed Automatic teaching which accidental impact. be accidentally disengaged. periodically. triggers output is performed. Threshold value can be changed during RUN mode. Teaching can be done during RUN mode. 6 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 7 Incident light intensity Incident light intensity FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT entm uir e q FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT

Class leading form and operability A variety of functions at the industry’s leading edge Stable detection while being eco-friendly New form! Previous s Emission power & gain setting pace re In cases when the incident light intensity Detecting a transparent sheet is saturated, the light emitting amount can be adjusted to the optimal level by AUTO Normal AUTO Flat display with wide viewing angle without changing the response time. This allows stable detection with an optimal Object present The large and high-contrast 7-segment display of high luminance provides clear visibility Compact cover does not get in the way S/N ratio and saves energy by controlling from a wide angle of view. the emitting electric current. Reduced to 1/3 of the previous model’s size Object absent Auto mode (AUTO) and 3-level manual mode Saturated Clearly visible even (H / M / L [fine-adjustable]) are incorporated. from sideways Built-in logic functions R23 No PLC necessary. Logical calculation with fiber sensor only mm R0.906 in Logical calculation functions Three logical calculations (AND, OR, XOR) Calculation of two neighboring amplifiers Truth table are available with fiber sensor only. Lower side Output 1: Normal output operation 3 logical operation can be selected against Calculation result Logical calculation output (C) Output 1. Additional controller is not Lower side Output 1 output required so both wire-saving and cost Upper side Output 1 Normal output operation reduction can be achieved. Communication direction (Up to 12 units) Calculation of two outputs in one amplifier FX-502(P) / FX-505(P)-C2 Output 1: Normal output operation Detection fiber Output 1 Calculation result output Output 2 Normal output operation Streamlined fiber clamp MODE NAVI + Direct setting Calculation of one amplifier and external input FX-502(P) / FX-505(P)-C2 Output 1: Normal output operation Conventionally clamp operation was performed after opening up the MODE NAVI uses three indicators and a dual display to show the cover. The FX-500 series adopts a guard structure eliminating the amplifier’s basic operations. The current operation mode can be External input cover so that the clamp operation can be done in one step. confirmed at a glance, so even a first-time user can easily operate the (sensor, contact, PLC, etc.) amplifier. Synchronization fiber Output 1 Calculation result output Saves maintenance time Streamlined fiber clamp NAVI display (lights off during RUN mode) Threshold tracking function Conventional Selectable interference prevention L/D Switches output operation. This function performs automatic setting of threshold value by checking the In addition to the automatic interference prevention function which is enabled L: Light-ON D: Dark-ON incident light intensity at desired intervals in order to follow the changes in through the optical communication of amplifiers mounted in cascade, an Fiber lock lever CUST the light amount resulting from changes in the environment over long alternate frequency interference prevention function is also incorporated. So Allows direct setting change selectable from response periods (such as dust). This contributes to reduction in maintenance hours. even for layouts where optical communication cannot be carried out, time / hysteresis / emitting power / emission. switching of emission frequencies allows interference prevention. (Initial setting: response time) SHIFT AUTO PRO (Tracking by limit teaching) (Tracking by automatic teaching) Automatic interference prevention Alternate frequency interference prevention Fiber installation takes one step due to the eliminated cover. (When amplifiers are mounted in cascade) (When amplifiers are not mounted in cascade) Large cover model takes 3 steps. Allows the selection of advanced functions Effective for thru-beam type such as timer, copy, and memory functions. Effective for reflective type! and retroreflective type! (Dark-ON) Emission frequency 1 Conventional Optical communication Emission frequency 2 Guard structure Direct setting Large Large ON Threshold value Emission frequency 3 Direct adjustment Direct teaching Current Current value value Press once * Refer to specifications for details of number of sensors allowed in interference prevention. Threshold OFF each for object “present” and Small value Small The guard structure incorporated prevents “absent” Time Time the lever from disengaging due to The lever is exposed and may Limit teaching is performed Automatic teaching which accidental impact. be accidentally disengaged. periodically. triggers output is performed. Threshold value can be changed during RUN mode. Teaching can be done during RUN mode. 6 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 7 Incident light intensity Incident light intensity FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT entm uir e q FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT

A variety of functions at the industry’s leading edge Resolves variation in displayed incident light intensity Display adjustment setting Display Equipped with 5 timer types An optical communication function allows adjustment setting A wide variety of timer control operations can be carried out by fiber sensors to be adjusted simultaneously The variation in display can be adjusted to random values. This helps to sensors only. define proper instruction in a work order. The data that is currently set can be copied and saved all at once for all Time chart Set to L-ON amplifiers connected togther from the right side thanks to the optical Beam- Sensing received communication function. condition Beam- interrupted This greatly reduces troublesome setup tasks and makes setup much Variation in incident light intensity Unify incident light intensity into any value ON ON-delay T1 OFF smoother. ON OFF-delay T1 T1 OFF Stable detection over long and short periods Stable sensing comparison ON One-shot T1 T1 OFF Single copy & save operation Stabilized emission amount Four-chemical emitting element + APC ON OFF- T T ON for all amplifiers 1 2 Short-term stability (FX-500) delay OFF * Timer period: 0.05 ms to 32 s * Output 1 has ON / OFF-delay and Three-chemical emitting element ON-delay / T T ON 1 2 ON-delay / One-shot timers are The “four-chemical emitting element”, which we were the first to incorporate (without APC) One-shot OFF available for Output 1 only. Optical communication to maintain a stable level of light emission, has now become an industry window Deviation standard. FX-500 series continues to adopt the same emitting element as well as the Long-term stability No need to specify a main unit or sub unit Wire-saving, space-saving “APC (Auto Power Control) circuit” which improves stability in short periods such as when the power is turned on. All FX-500 amplifiers can be used as either a main unit or a sub unit. Just The quick-connection cables enable reduction in wiring. The connections use a main cable or a sub cable to distinguish the two. This reduces the and man-hours required for the relay terminal block setup can be reduced costs of inventory management. and valuable space is saved. Time Suitable for preventative maintenance The same part number Large can be used as either Self-diagnosis output Change in light intensity Teaching again FX-502(P) / FX-505(P)-C2 (preventative maintenance) a main unit or sub unit! Up to 16 sensors allowed in power-supply wire-saving Output 2 FX-502(P) / FX-505(P)-C2 Detect deterioration in light intensity threshold value Auto set can set Output 2 as a (e.g. Useful in dusty environment) to 50% self-diagnosis output. When Sub cable the teaching of Output 1’s Output 1 Auto set threshold value is carried out, threshold value to 50% again Output 2 is set concurrently Main cable (3-core) with the setting randomly Self-diagnosis output (alarm) - - FX-501□ CN 73 C□ Sub cable (1-core) shifted by the amount of CN-71-C□ surplus of threshold value. - - Small Main cable (4-core) CN 71/72 C□ - - Light intensity deterioration CN 74 C□ FX-502□ Main cable Disconnection is possible without due to fiber breakage or Self-diagnosis can be used with the threshold tracking Sub cable (2-core) Time moving the amplifier sideways CN-73/74-C□ * Connection of up to 16 units with FX-400 / DPS-400 / LS-400 is possible. CN-72-C□ function for added effectiveness. * Up to 12 sensors in optical communication. dust accumulation can be notified as an alarm output. Network communication 8 data banks Connection to CC-Link IE Field / CC-Link / DeviceNet / EtherCAT open network is possible through the communication unit for open network, SC-GU3 series. Analog output cable type FX-505(P)-C2 Smooth setup changes Monitoring or setting changes can be carried out via a PLC, PC, etc. CC-Link IE Field and CC-Link are trademarks of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, To monitor the sensing of objects, a 4 to 20 mA analog current is output The number of data banks used for saving the setup conditions of the amplifier and are controlled by the CC-Link Partner Association. in respond to the digital value of the incident light intensity. is increased to eight. Setup conditions can be saved and loaded to make DeviceNet is a registered trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA), Inc. setup changes easy at a worksite where multiple models are manufactured. EtherCAT is a registered trademark of Beckhoff Automation GmbH. Edge tracking of film or sheet 20 External input Actual position Drift position Remote control improves work efficiency FX-502(P) / Current values Communication Unit FX-505(P)-C2 of connected for Open Network sensors are shown. SC-GU3 series Work efficiency can be improved by operating via PLC output or other Digital fiber sensor FX-501/502 external signal. Digital fiber sensor FX-301/305 4 (FX-502(P) can operate via external signal when switching from Output 2 to しきい値 現在値 しきい値 現在値 Digital laser sensor LS-501/403 1ch 90 65 9ch 0 0 2ch 50 0 10ch 0 0 Digital pressure sensor DPS-401/402 0 Incident light intensity (digit) 4,000/8,000 external input.) 3ch 40 70 11ch 0 0 4ch 0 0 12ch 0 0 5ch 0 0 13ch 0 0 Functions operable by external input End unit 6ch 0 0 14ch 0 0 7ch 0 0 15ch 0 0 8ch 0 0 16ch 0 0 Full-auto* / Limit* / 2-point teaching* Display adjustment setting* The drifting path can be monitored [Touch panel display example] Data bank load* / save* Logical calculation (self-unit only) as the light intensity changes. Threshold values of Please refer to our website for details of SC-GU3 series. Emission halt Copying function lock (self-unit only) connected sensors * FX-505(P)-C2 conducts the answer back output toward external input, when setting Sensing output are shown. 2 to the anser back output mode. 8 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 9 Output current (mA) Light emiting amount Incident light intensity Power supply cable Output line 1 Output line 2 Output line 16 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT

A variety of functions at the industry’s leading edge Resolves variation in displayed incident light intensity Display adjustment setting Display Equipped with 5 timer types An optical communication function allows adjustment setting A wide variety of timer control operations can be carried out by fiber sensors to be adjusted simultaneously The variation in display can be adjusted to random values. This helps to sensors only. define proper instruction in a work order. The data that is currently set can be copied and saved all at once for all Time chart Set to L-ON amplifiers connected togther from the right side thanks to the optical Beam- Sensing received communication function. condition Beam- interrupted This greatly reduces troublesome setup tasks and makes setup much Variation in incident light intensity Unify incident light intensity into any value ON ON-delay T1 OFF smoother. ON OFF-delay T1 T1 OFF Stable detection over long and short periods Stable sensing comparison ON One-shot T1 T1 OFF Single copy & save operation Stabilized emission amount Four-chemical emitting element + APC ON OFF- T T ON for all amplifiers 1 2 Short-term stability (FX-500) delay OFF * Timer period: 0.05 ms to 32 s * Output 1 has ON / OFF-delay and Three-chemical emitting element ON-delay / T T ON 1 2 ON-delay / One-shot timers are The “four-chemical emitting element”, which we were the first to incorporate (without APC) One-shot OFF available for Output 1 only. Optical communication to maintain a stable level of light emission, has now become an industry window Deviation standard. FX-500 series continues to adopt the same emitting element as well as the Long-term stability No need to specify a main unit or sub unit Wire-saving, space-saving “APC (Auto Power Control) circuit” which improves stability in short periods such as when the power is turned on. All FX-500 amplifiers can be used as either a main unit or a sub unit. Just The quick-connection cables enable reduction in wiring. The connections use a main cable or a sub cable to distinguish the two. This reduces the and man-hours required for the relay terminal block setup can be reduced costs of inventory management. and valuable space is saved. Time Suitable for preventative maintenance The same part number Large can be used as either Self-diagnosis output Change in light intensity Teaching again FX-502(P) / FX-505(P)-C2 (preventative maintenance) a main unit or sub unit! Up to 16 sensors allowed in power-supply wire-saving Output 2 FX-502(P) / FX-505(P)-C2 Detect deterioration in light intensity threshold value Auto set can set Output 2 as a (e.g. Useful in dusty environment) to 50% self-diagnosis output. When Sub cable the teaching of Output 1’s Output 1 Auto set threshold value is carried out, threshold value to 50% again Output 2 is set concurrently Main cable (3-core) with the setting randomly Self-diagnosis output (alarm) - - FX-501□ CN 73 C□ Sub cable (1-core) shifted by the amount of CN-71-C□ surplus of threshold value. - - Small Main cable (4-core) CN 71/72 C□ - - Light intensity deterioration CN 74 C□ FX-502□ Main cable Disconnection is possible without due to fiber breakage or Self-diagnosis can be used with the threshold tracking Sub cable (2-core) Time moving the amplifier sideways CN-73/74-C□ * Connection of up to 16 units with FX-400 / DPS-400 / LS-400 is possible. CN-72-C□ function for added effectiveness. * Up to 12 sensors in optical communication. dust accumulation can be notified as an alarm output. Network communication 8 data banks Connection to CC-Link IE Field / CC-Link / DeviceNet / EtherCAT open network is possible through the communication unit for open network, SC-GU3 series. Analog output cable type FX-505(P)-C2 Smooth setup changes Monitoring or setting changes can be carried out via a PLC, PC, etc. CC-Link IE Field and CC-Link are trademarks of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, To monitor the sensing of objects, a 4 to 20 mA analog current is output The number of data banks used for saving the setup conditions of the amplifier and are controlled by the CC-Link Partner Association. in respond to the digital value of the incident light intensity. is increased to eight. Setup conditions can be saved and loaded to make DeviceNet is a registered trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA), Inc. setup changes easy at a worksite where multiple models are manufactured. EtherCAT is a registered trademark of Beckhoff Automation GmbH. Edge tracking of film or sheet 20 External input Actual position Drift position Remote control improves work efficiency FX-502(P) / Current values Communication Unit FX-505(P)-C2 of connected for Open Network sensors are shown. SC-GU3 series Work efficiency can be improved by operating via PLC output or other Digital fiber sensor FX-501/502 external signal. Digital fiber sensor FX-301/305 4 (FX-502(P) can operate via external signal when switching from Output 2 to しきい値 現在値 しきい値 現在値 Digital laser sensor LS-501/403 1ch 90 65 9ch 0 0 2ch 50 0 10ch 0 0 Digital pressure sensor DPS-401/402 0 Incident light intensity (digit) 4,000/8,000 external input.) 3ch 40 70 11ch 0 0 4ch 0 0 12ch 0 0 5ch 0 0 13ch 0 0 Functions operable by external input End unit 6ch 0 0 14ch 0 0 7ch 0 0 15ch 0 0 8ch 0 0 16ch 0 0 Full-auto* / Limit* / 2-point teaching* Display adjustment setting* The drifting path can be monitored [Touch panel display example] Data bank load* / save* Logical calculation (self-unit only) as the light intensity changes. Threshold values of Please refer to our website for details of SC-GU3 series. Emission halt Copying function lock (self-unit only) connected sensors * FX-505(P)-C2 conducts the answer back output toward external input, when setting Sensing output are shown. 2 to the anser back output mode. 8 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 9 Output current (mA) Light emiting amount Incident light intensity Power supply cable Output line 1 Output line 2 Output line 16 FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT FX-500 SERIES Ver.2 CONCEPT

1.6 times longer sensing range than conventional models Significantly improved stability and usability Sensing range 1.6 times Entry longer than model conventional models Sensing range up to 1.6 times 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) Fiber Rate of increase FX-551 FX-501 in sensing range FX-551 FD-41 STD mode FT-31 480 mm 18.898 in 315 mm 12.402 in 152 % 1.6 times approx. FT-42 1,470 mm 57.874 in 1,130 mm 44.488 in 130 % FX-501 FD-41 longer than conventional models! FD-41 200 mm 7.874 in 125 mm 4.921 in 160 % STD mode FD-61 620 mm 24.409 in 450 mm 17.717 in 138 % When the hysteresis is the same, the higher incident light intensity results in more stable detection. Easy adjustment of beam axis When the hysteresis is the same, the higher Thanks to the high emission power, incident light intensity results in more stable a slight deviation of beam axis detection. causes no problem. It is ideal for use in dusty areas* or for detection through an extremely small slit. FX-551 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. 10 FX-550 SERIES FX-550 SERIES 11 Incident light intensity FX-550 SERIES FUNCTION FX-550 SERIES CONCEPT

1.6 times longer sensing range than conventional models Significantly improved stability and usability 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 MODE NAVI uses three indicators and a dual display to show the amplifier’s basic operations. The current operation mode can be confirmed at a glance, so even a first-time user can easily operate the amplifier. NAVI display (lights off during RUN mode) Direct setting L/D Direct adjustment Direct teaching Sensing Switches output operation. L: Light-ON D: Dark-ON Press once range each for object 1.6 times Entry CUST “present” and The sensitivity to received light can be “absent” changed directly. longer than model PRO Threshold value can be changed Teaching can be done during conventional Allows the selection of advanced functions during RUN mode. RUN mode. models such as timer, shift amount setting and threshold value tracking setting. 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 No need to specify a main unit or sub unit Wire-saving, space-saving All FX-500 amplifiers can be used as either a main unit or a sub unit. The quick-connection cables enable reduction in wiring. The connections Just use a main cable or a sub cable to distinguish the two. This reduces and man-hours required for the relay terminal block setup can be reduced the costs of inventory management. and valuable space is saved. The same part number can be used as either a main unit or sub unit! Up to 16 sensors allowed in power-supply wire-saving Sub cable Main cable Disconnection is CN-71-C□ possible without moving the CN-73-C□ * Connection of up to 16 units with amplifier sideways FX-500 / FX-400 / DPS-400 / LS-400 is possible. Note: FX-550 series is not equipped with a communication function. When connecting to the host communication units SC-GU3 series, SC-GU2-C and SC-GU1-485, please use FX-500 series. 10 FX-550 SERIES FX-550 SERIES 11 Power supply cable Output line 1 Output line 2 Output line 16 FX-550 SERIES FUNCTION FX-550 SERIES CONCEPT

Reduction of the data analysis burden - one small step towards IoT. IO-Link Compatible, Self-Monitoring Type Self-Monitoring Sensor IO-Link compatible Collecting sensor level data Field data collected and accumulated for “preventive maintenance” and “operation monitoring”. An analysis of such field data requires high-level know-how and time, causing a burden to people responsible for the production site management. The Self-Monitoring Sensor manufactured by Panasonic is capable of reporting sensor data and its own state to the host device through the I/O Link master. With the Self-Monitoring Sensor, you can immediately judge the state of the sensor and easily identify the cause of failure. Thus, this sensor contributes to the reduction of the burden experienced by the client in collecting and analyzing data. What is “IO-Link”? For edges PC IO-Link is an open communication technology Controller level according to IEC 61131-9 for the 1:1 bidirectional communication between the IO-Link device (sensor For collecting PLC or actuator) and the IO-Link master. data PLC PLC Field level Industrial network IO-Link master Sensor level Normal Caution Fault State information Incident light Pressure Distance Incident light intensity value measurement value intensity information, etc. IO-Link Compatible, Dual Display Digital CMOS type Self-Monitoring type Pressure Sensor Micro Laser Distance Sensor FX-550L SERIES DP-100L SERIES HG-C1000L SERIES With the Panasonic’s Self-Monitoring Sensor, you can leave the sensor to diagnose its own state! Examples of IoT in the industrial automation field Before the introduction of Self-Monitoring Sensors After the introduction of Self-Monitoring Sensors Preventive ●W e want to avoid production line stoppage that might occur due to unexpected sensor failure. maintenance Line stoppage hours × (manufacturing unit cost / hour) = Loss From preventive maintenance ●We want to minimize the production line down time to almost zero. to predictive maintenance Leave the sensor diagnosis to the sensor itself. ● All you need to do is to monitor the sensor state. ● PLC can be used exclusively for controlling devices. ● Possible to check detail information at a desired timing. Leave the resetting for replaced sensors to the higher-level master Problems ● A utomatically written from the connected master. The amount of data to be collected is large and this may lower the PLC processing capacity. ● P ossible not only to save time but also to The burden of data analysis is large. Resetting the replaced sensors is troublesome. prevent human errors. 12 FX-550L SERIES FX-550L SERIES 13 FX-550L SERIES FUNCTION FX-550L SERIES FUNCTION

Self-monitoring function With the Panasonic’s Self-Monitoring Sensor, you can get high-level solutions! The introduction of IoT requires collection of the incident light intensity data and presents the following problems. Incident light intensity Sensor PLC Previously only ON/OFF data was Sensor required. But, due to an addition of the Sensor incident light intensity data, the PLC processing burden has increased. Sensor ● I ncident light intensity change graph Noticed a change in the We noticed a change in the incident light incident light intensity! intensity. However, because there is no Incident light Normal to what judgment criteria, we cannot tell whether intensity level? Fault from what the incident light status is normal or not. level? Time Causes Countermeasures Unless we identify the cause of changes Stained? Service life? Cleaning? Replacement? in the incident light intensity, we cannot optimize countermeasures targeting the Broken? Short- Wiring circuited? checking? sensors. Problems are solved by the high-level self-diagnosis. Status Judgement of the state Normal Operation is normal. Check the settings. * R ecover to the normal state through Notification Detected state is faulty. checking installation and settings. Reduction in the incident light intensity Getting close to the end of service life. Caution Reached the state where the device * L imitation in the writing frequency into the should be replaced. memory or in the operation hours, etc. Short-circuited or broken. Fault Reached the state where it is impossible to * Short-circuited output, damaged EEPROM, control as a device. etc. * By creating a program with a PLC, etc., the "State" of the self-monitoring sensor can be grasped. Easy use of IoT Monitoring distance measurement value “Predictive maintenance” can be easily Burden Analyzing and making judgment imposed Identifying the achieved through monitoring the state on users cause of the Self-Monitoring Sensor. Taking Monitoring countermeasures the state 12 FX-550L SERIES FX-550L SERIES 13 Reduction of the burden FX-550L SERIES FUNCTION FX-550L SERIES FUNCTION

FX-500／FX-550／FX-550L ORDER GUIDE Amplifiers Quick-connection cable is not supplied with the amplifier. Please order it separately. Type Appearance Model No. Emitting element Output External input FX-501 NPN open-collector transistor – FX-501P PNP open-collector transistor FX-502 NPN open-collector transistor 2 outputs FX-500 Incorporated series Red LED (Switchable with Output 2) FX-502P PNP open-collector transistor 2 outputs FX-505-C2 NPN open-collector transistor 2 outputs, analog output Incorporated FX-505P-C2 PNP open-collector transistor 2 outputs, analog output FX-551 NPN open-collector transistor FX-551P PNP open-collector transistor FX-550 Red LED – series FX-551-C2 NPN open-collector transistor FX-551P-C2 PNP open-collector transistor FX-551L3-P-C2 FX-550L series （　I　O-　Lin　k　） Red LED PNP open-collector transistor – compatible FX-551L3-P-J Supports (Note) Note: Smartclick is a trademark of OMRON Corporation. 14 M12 connector type Discrete wire type Cable type Connector type Cable type 2-output type Standard type

FX-500／FX-550／FX-550L ORDER GUIDE Quick-connection cables For FX-501(P) / FX-551(P) Quick-connection cable is not supplied with the amplifier. Please order it separately. Main cable Type Model No. Description • CN-73-C□ CN-73-C1 Length: 1 m 3.281 ft Main cable 0.2 mm2 3-core cabtyre cable, with connector (3-core) CN-73-C2 Length: 2 m 6.562 ft on one end Cable outer diameter: ø3.3 mm ø0.130 in CN-73-C5 Length: 5 m 16.404 ft Sub cable CN-71-C1 Length: 1 m 3.281 ft 0.2 mm2 1-core cabtyre cable, with connector • CN-71-C□ Sub cable (1-core) CN-71-C2 Length: 2 m 6.562 ft on one end Cable outer diameter: ø3.3 mm ø0.130 in CN-71-C5 Length: 5 m 16.404 ft Connectable to a main cable up to 15 cables. For FX-502(P) Quick-connection cable is not supplied with the amplifier. Please order it separately. Main cable Type Model No. Description • CN-74-C□ CN-74-C1 Length: 1 m 3.281 ft Main cable 0.2 mm2 4-core cabtyre cable, with connector (4-core) CN-74-C2 Length: 2 m 6.562 ft on one end Cable outer diameter: ø3.3 mm ø0.130 in CN-74-C5 Length: 5 m 16.404 ft Sub cable CN-72-C1 Length: 1 m 3.281 ft 0.2 mm2 2-core cabtyre cable, with connector • CN-72-C□ Sub cable on one end (2-core) CN-72-C2 Length: 2 m 6.562 ft Cable outer diameter: ø3.3 mm ø0.130 in CN-72-C5 Length: 5 m 16.404 ft Connectable to a main cable up to 15 cables. End plates End plates are not supplied with the amplifier. Please order them separately when the amplifiers are mounted in cascade. Appearance Model No. Description When amplifiers are mounted in cascade, or when an amplifier moves depending on the way it is installed on a DIN rail, these end plates clamp amplifiers into MS-DIN-E place on both sides. Make sure to use end plates when cascading multiple amplifiers together. Two pcs. per set OPTIONS Amplifier mounting bracket Designation Model No. Description • MS-DIN-2 Amplifier mounting bracket MS-DIN-2 Mounting bracket for amplifier Amplifier protection seal • FX-MB1 10 sets of 2 communication Communication window seal window seals and 1 connector seal Connector seal Recommended extension cables for M12 connector type Manufactured by OMRON Corporation Extension cable with connectors on both ends XS5W series * Smartclick is a trademark of OMRON Corporation. Contact the manufacturer for details of the recommended products. 15

FX-500／FX-550／FX-550L OPTIONS Communication unit for open network SC-GU3 series For FX-501 / FX-502 Designation Appearance Model No. Description Communication unit for SC-GU3-04 This is a communication unit, which can convert the output signal of a sensor CC-Link IE Field amplifier (NPN output type) into communication data for CC-Link IE Field. Communication unit for SC-GU3-01 This is a communication unit, which can convert the output signal of a sensor CC-Link amplifier (NPN output type) into communication data for CC-Link. Communication unit for SC-GU3-02 This is a communication unit, which can convert the output signal of a sensor DeviceNet amplifier (NPN output type) into communication data for DeviceNet. Communication unit for SC-GU3-03 This is a communication unit, which can convert the output signal of a sensor EtherCAT amplifier (NPN output type) into communication data for EtherCAT. This end unit can change and check the settings of sensor amplifiers that allow optical End unit SC-GU3-EU communication and monitor operation status. * To obtain the output signal of the FX-502 output 2, optical communication must be performed using the end unit SC-GU3-EU. Cascading This one-touch connector is used to connect the following devices to SC-GU3-0□: connector unit SC-71 The FX-501/502/301/305 fiber sensor, the LS-501/403 laser sensor, the DPS-401/402 digital pressure sensor. Note: Please refer to our website for details of communication unit for open network SC-GU3 series. 16

FX-500／FX-550／FX-550L SPECIFICATIONS FX-500 series Type Standard type 2-output type Cable type NPN output FX-501 FX-502 FX-505-C2 Item PNP output FX-501P FX-502P FX-505P-C2 Regulatory compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive, UL/c-UL Listing certification, Korean S mark certification Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC +10 –15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less Power consumption Normal operation: 960 mW or less (current consumption 40 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage, excluding analog output of cable type) ECO mode: 680 mW or less (current consumption 28 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage, excluding analog output of cable type) <NPN output type> <PNP output type> NPN open-collector transistor Output PNP open-collector transistor • Maximum sink current: 100 mA (2-output type and cable type: • Maximum source current: 100 mA (2-output type and cable type are 50 mA) (Note 2) Output 1, Output 2) (2-output type and cable type are 50 mA) (Note 2) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (Note 3) (at maximum sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (Note 3) (at maximum source current) Output points 1 point 2 points Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON by L/D mode Short-circuit protection Incorporated Response time H-SP: 25 μs or less, FAST: 60 μs or less, STD: 250 μs or less, LONG: 2 ms or less, U-LG: 4 ms or less, HYPR: 24 ms or less, selectable Analog output (Cable type only) Output current: 4 to 20 mA approx. [H-SP, FAST STD: At 0 to 4,000 digits, LONG: At 0 to 8,000 digits (Note 4)], Response time: 2 ms or less, Zero point: Within 4 mA ±1 % F.S., Span: Within 16 mA ±5 % F.S., Linearity: Within ±3 % F.S., Load resistance: 0 to 250 Ω <NPN output type> <PNP output type> NPN non-contact input PNP non-contact input External input • Signal condition • Signal condition (2-output type only, switchable – High: +8 V to +V DC or Open High: +4 V to +V DC with Output 2) Low: 0 to +1.2 V DC (at 3 mA sink current) (at 0.5 mA source current) Low: 0 to +0.6 V DC or Open • Input impedance: 10 kΩ approx. • Input impedance: 10 kΩ approx. Possible external input function – Emission halt / Teaching (Full-auto, Limit, 2-point) / Logic operation setting / Copy lock / Display adjustment / Data bank load / Data bank save, selectable Sensitivity setting 2-point teaching / Limit teaching / Full-auto teaching / Manual adjustment Incident light intensity display range H-SP / FAST / STD: 0 to 4,000, LONG: 0 to 8,000, U-LG / HYPR: 0 to 9,999 <Output 1> Incorporated with variable OFF-delay / Incorporated with variable OFF-delay / ON-delay / One-shot / ON OFF-delay / ON-delay / One-shot / ON OFF-delay / ON-delay • One-shot timer, switchable either effective or ineffective Timer function ON-delay • One-shot timer, switchable <Output 2> either effective or ineffective Incorporated with variable OFF-delay / ON-delay / One-shot timer, switchable either effective or ineffective Timer range “ms”: 0.5 ms approx., 1 to 9,999 ms approx., 1 ms approx., Timer period Timer range “sec.”: 0.5 s approx., 1 to 32 s approx., 1 s approx., Timer range “1/10 ms”: 0.05 ms approx., 0.1 to 999.9 ms approx., 0.1 ms approx., each output is set individually Light emitting amount selection function Incorporated, 3 levels (each level 25 to 100 %) + Auto setting [1 level (25 to 100 %) when using H-SP mode] Interference prevention function Incorporated (Note 5), selectable either automatic interference prevention or different frequency Various settings Hysteresis setting / Shift amount setting / Emission power setting / Display turning setting / ECO setting / Data bank loading saving setting / Copying setting / Code setting / Reset setting / Logical calculation setting / Threshold tracking setting, etc. Protection IP40 (IEC) Ambient temperature -10 to +55 °C +14 to +131 °F [If 4 to 7 units are mounted in cascade: -10 to +50 °C +14 to +122 °F or if 8 to 16 units (cable type: 8 to 12 units) are mounted in cascade: -10 to +45 °C +14 to +113 °F] (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +70 °C -4 to +158 °F Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each Shock resistance 98 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions five times each Emitting element (modulated) Red LED (Peak emission wavelength: 643 nm 0.025 mil) Material Enclosure, Case cover: Polycarbonate, Switch: Polyacetal Cable – 0.2 mm2 6-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is Cable extension – possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. (however, supply voltage 12 V DC) Weight Net weight: 15 g approx., Gross weight: 70 g approx. Net weight: 60 g approx., Gross weight: 100 g approx. Accessory FX-MB1 (Amplifier protection seal): 1 set Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73.4 °F. 2) 50 mA max. if 5 or more standard types are connected together. (25 mA in case of 2-output type and cable type) 3) In case of using the quick-connection cable (cable length 5 m 16.404 ft) (optional). 4) If display adjustment was conducted, it is not in this range. 5) Number of sensor heads which is possible to be mounted closely in auto interference prevention function depends on response time as shown in table below. Number of sensor heads which is possible to be mounted closely in different frequency Interference prevention function is up to 3 units. ● Number of sensor heads mountable closely (Unit: set) Response time H-SP FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR IP-1 0 2 4 8 8 12 17 Model No.

FX-500／FX-550／FX-550L SPECIFICATIONS FX-550 series Type Connector type Cable type NPN output FX-551 FX-551-C2 Item PNP output FX-551P FX-551P-C2 Regulatory compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC +10 −15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less Power consumption Normal operation: 960 mW or less (current consumption 40 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage) ECO mode: 680 mW or less (current consumption 28 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage) <NPN output type> <PNP output type> NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor Output • Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (Note 2) (at maximum sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (Note 2) (at maximum source current) Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON by L/D mode Short-circuit protection Incorporated Response time FAST: 60 μs or less, STD: 250 μs or less, LONG: 2 ms or less, U-LG: 4 ms or less, HYPR: 24 ms or less, selectable Sensitivity setting 2-point teaching / Limit teaching / Full-auto teaching / Manual adjustment Incident light sensitivity setting Incorporated, 4 steps Incident light intensity display range FAST / STD: 0 to 4,000, LONG: 0 to 8,000, U-LG / HYPR: 0 to 9,999 Timer function Incorporated with variable OFF-delay / ON-delay / One-shot / switchable either effective or ineffective Timer period Timer range “ms”: 1 to 9,999 ms approx., 1 ms approx., Timer range “sec.”: 1 to 32 s approx., 1 s approx., Timer range “1/10 ms”: 0.1 to 999.9 ms approx., 0.1 ms approx. (Note 3) Different frequency interference Incorporated (up to 4 units). Note that the response time varies depending on the setting. prevention function (Note 4) F-1: 0.8 ms or less, F-2: 0.9 ms or less, F-3: 1.0 ms or less, F-4: 1.7 ms or less Protection IP40 (IEC) Ambient temperature -10 to +55 °C +14 to +131 °F (If 4 to 7 units are mounted in cascade: -10 to +50 °C +14 to +122 °F or if 8 to 16 units are mounted in cascade: -10 to +45 °C +14 to +113 °F) (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +70 °C -4 to +158 °F Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each Shock resistance 98 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions five times each Emitting element (modulated) Red LED (Peak emission wavelength: 660 nm 0.026 mil) Material Enclosure, Case cover: Polycarbonate, Switch: Polyacetal Cable − 0.2 mm2 3-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with Cable extension − 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. (however, supply voltage 12 V DC or more) Weight Net weight: 15 g approx., Gross weight: 55 g approx. Net weight: 55 g approx., Gross weight: 90 g approx. Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73.4 °F. 2) In case of using the quick-connection cable (cable length 5 m 16.404 ft) (optional). 3) When set to LONG, U-LG, HYPR, IP-F or IP-R, the time range cannot be set to 1/10 ms. 4) This function increases the hysteresis. Check the sensing condition when using the function. 18 Model No.

FX-500／FX-550／FX-550L SPECIFICATIONS FX-550L series Type Discrete wire type M12 connector type Item Model No. FX-551L3-P-C2 FX-551L3-P-J Regulatory compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC +10 −15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less Power consumption Normal operation: 960 mW or less (current consumption 40 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage) ECO mode: 720 mW or less (current consumption 30 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage) IO-Link communication IO-Link Specification V1.1 Communication Baud rate COM3 (230.4 kbps) output (C/Q) (Note 2) Process data 4 byte Minimum cycle time 1.0 ms PNP open-collector transistor Control output (DO) • Maximum source current: 50 mA • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (Note 3) (at maximum source current) Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON by L/D mode Short-circuit protection Incorporated Response time STD: 250 μs or less, LONG: 2 ms or less, U-LG: 4 ms or less, HYPR: 24 ms or less, selectable Sensitivity setting 2-point teaching / Limit teaching / Full-auto teaching / Manual adjustment Incident light sensitivity setting Incorporated, 4 steps Incident light intensity display range STD: 0 to 4,000, LONG: 0 to 8,000, U-LG / HYPR: 0 to 9,999 Timer function Incorporated with variable OFF-delay / ON-delay / One-shot, switchable either effective or ineffective Timer period 0.1 to 999.9 ms approx., in units of 0.1 ms approx. Different frequency interference prevention Incorporated (up to 4 units). Note that the response time varies depending on the setting. function (Note 4) F-1: 0.8 ms or less, F-2: 0.9 ms or less, F-3: 1.0 ms or less, F-4: 1.7 ms or less Protection IP40 (IEC) -10 to +55 °C +14 to +131 °F (If 4 to 7 units are mounted in cascade: -10 to +50 °C +14 to +122 °F or if 8 to 16 units Ambient temperature are mounted in cascade: -10 to +45 °C +14 to +113 °F) (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +70 °C -4 to +158 °F Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each Shock resistance 98 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions five times each Emitting element (modulated) Red LED (Peak emission wavelength: 660 nm 0.026 mil) Material Enclosure, Case cover: Polycarbonate, Switch: Polyacetal Cable 0.2 mm2 4-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long 0.2 mm2 cabtyre cable with M12 connector, 0.3 m 0.984 ft long Cable extension Extension up to total 20 m 65.617 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. (Condition of CE compliance: less tan 20 m 65.617 ft) (however, supply voltage 12 V DC or more) Weight Net weight: 55 g approx., Gross weight: 80 g approx. Net weight: 35 g approx., Gross weight: 60 g approx. Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73.4 °F. 2) When the sensor is used as an ordinary sensor, the communication output (C/Q) provides the same output operation as the control output (DO). 3) In case of using the cable (cable length 2 m 6.562 ft). 4) This function increases the hysteresis. Check the sensing condition when using the function. 19

FX-500／FX-550／FX-550L I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS FX-501 FX-551 FX-551-C2 NPN output type I/O circuit diagram Terminal No. Wiring diagram Color code of quick-connection cable (Note 3) Color code of quick-connection cable (Note 3) (Brown) +V (Note 1) Brown (Note) 1 Load Load Black + 12 to 24 V DC (Black) Output + 12 to 24 V DC 2 – + 10 – 15 % + 10 – – 15 % 100 mA max. (Note 2) Blue (Note) (Blue) 0 V (Note 1) Note: The quick-connection sub cable does not have a brown and a blue 3 lead wire. Internal circuit User’s circuit Terminal arrangement diagram Notes: 1) T he quick-connection sub cable does not have +V (brown) and 0 V (blue). The power is supplied from the connector of the main cable. 1 +V 2) 50 mA max., if five amplifiers or more, are connected together. 3) The color of the lead wire of the FX-551-C2 is the same. 2 Output 3 0 V FX-501P FX-551P FX-551P-C2 PNP output type I/O circuit diagram Terminal No. Wiring diagram Color code of quick-connection cable (Note 3) Color code of quick-connection cable (Note 3) (Brown) +V (Note 1) Brown (Note) 1 100 mA max. (Note 2) Black + 12 to 24 V DC + 12 to 24 V DC 2 + 10 – + 10 – 15 % (Black) Output – – 15 % Load Load Blue (Note) (Blue) 0 V (Note 1) Note: T he quick-connection sub cable does not have a brown and a blue 3 lead wire. Internal circuit User’s circuit Terminal arrangement diagram Notes: 1) The quick-connection sub cable does not have +V (brown) and 0 V (blue). The power is supplied from the connector of the main cable. 1 +V 2) 50 mA max., if five amplifiers or more, are connected together. 3) The color of the lead wire of the FX-551P-C2 is the same. 2 Output 3 0 V FX-502 NPN output type I/O circuit diagram Terminal No. Wiring diagram Color code of quick-connection cable Color code of quick-connection cable Brown (Note) (Brown) +V (Note 1) 1 Load Load (White) Output 2 / External input Load Load White + 12 to 24 V DC 4 + – + 10 Black – 15 % 50 mA max. (Note 2) 12 to 24 V DC + 10 (Black) Output 1 – – 15 % External 2 External Blue (Note) input 50 mA max. (Note 2) input Note: T he quick-connection sub cable does not have a brown and a blue 3 (Blue) 0 V (Note 1) lead wire. Internal circuit User’s circuit Terminal arrangement diagram Notes: 1) The quick-connection sub cable does not have +V (brown) and 0 V (blue). The power is supplied from the connector of the main cable. 1 +V 2) 25 mA max., if five amplifiers or more, are connected together. 2 Output 1 4 Output 2 / External input 3 0 V FX-502P PNP output type I/O circuit diagram Terminal No. Wiring diagram Color code of quick-connection cable Color code of quick-connection cable (Brown) +V (Note 1) Brown (Note) 1 External 50 mA max. (Note 2) External Black input input + 2 12 to 24 V DC (Black) Output 1 + 50 mA max. (Note 2) 12 to 24 V DC White – + 10 – 15 % + 10 – – 15 % 4 Blue Load Load (White) Output 2 / External input (Note) Load Load Note: T he quick-connection sub cable does not have a brown and a blue 3 (Blue) 0 V (Note 1) lead wire. Internal circuit User’s circuit Terminal arrangement diagram Notes: 1) The quick-connection sub cable does not have +V (brown) and 0 V (blue). The power is supplied from the connector of the main cable. 1 +V 2) 25 mA max., if five amplifiers or more, are connected together. 2 Output 1 4 Output 2 / External input 3 0 V 20 Sensor circuit Sensor circuit Sensor circuit Sensor circuit