Panasonic, FX-550 Series

Features

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.

Fiber	Sensing range (STD mode)		Rate of increase in sensing range
Fiber	FX-551	FX-501	Rate of increase in sensing range
FT-31	480mm 18.898 in	315mm 12.402 in	152%
FT-42	1,470mm 57.874 in	1,130mm 44.488 in	130%
FD-41	200mm 7.874 in	125mm 4.921 in	160%
FD-61	620mm 24.409 in	450mm 17.717 in	138%

Ample sensing distance even with thin fiber

When the hysteresis is the same, the higher incident light intensity results in more stable detection.

Easy adjustment of beam axis

Thanks to the high emission power, a slight deviation of beam axis causes no problem. It is ideal for use in dusty areas* or for detection through an extremely small slit.
* Need to confirm proper operation in installed condition.

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

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)

■ 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

All FX-500 amplifiers can be used as either a main unit or a sub unit. Just use a main cable or a sub cable to distinguish the two. This reduces the costs of inventory management.

Wire-saving, space-saving

The quick-connection cables enable reduction in wiring. The connections and man-hours required for the relay terminal block setup can be reduced and valuable space is saved.

* Connection of up to 16 units with 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.

Specifications

Type		Connector type	Cable type
Model No.	NPN output	FX-551	FX-551-C2
Model No.	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)
Output		<PNP output type> PNP open-collector transistor ・Maximum source current: 100 mA ・Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) ・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (Note 2) (at maximum source current) <NPN output type> NPN open-collector transistor ・Maximum sink current: 100 mA ・Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) ・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (Note 2) (at maximum sink current)
Output operation		Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON by L/D mode
Short-circuit protection		Incorporated
Response time		FAST : 60μs or less, STD : 250μs or less, LONG : 2ms or less, U-LG : 4ms or less, HYPR : 24ms 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 prevention function (Note 4)		Incorporated (up to 4 units). Note that the response time varies depending on the setting. 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 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉ (If 4 to 7 units are mounted in cascade: -10 to +50 ℃ +14 to +122 ℉ or if 8 to 16 units are mounted in cascade: -10 to +45 ℃ +14 to +113 ℉) (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +70 ℃ -4 to +158 ℉
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
Cable extension		-	Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 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 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
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.

Dimensions

Unit: mm in

FX-551(P) Amplifier

FX-551(P)-C2 Amplifier

CN-73-C□ Main cable (Optional)

Length L

Model No.	Length L
CN-73-C1	1,000 39.370
CN-73-C2	2,000 78.740
CN-73-C5	5,000 196.850

CN-71-C□ Sub cable (Optional)

Length L

Model No.	Length L
CN-71-C1	1,000 39.370
CN-71-C2	2,000 78.740
CN-71-C5	5,000 196.850

MS-DIN-2 Amplifier mounting bracket (Optional)

Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Uni-chrome plated)

MS-DIN-E End plate (Optional)

Material: Polycarbonate

TITLE	DOCUMENT TYPE	SIZE
FX-550 Sensing Characteristics	Catalog	3006 KB
FX-500 / 550 / 550L SERIES	Catalog	7786 KB
FX-500/FX-550/FX-550L Sensing range	Catalog	2855 KB
Fiber Selection	Catalog	29653 KB
FX-551 INSTRUCTION MANUAL	Manual	1111 KB

Features

Sensing range up to 1.6 times

Ample sensing distance even with thin fiber

When the hysteresis is the same, the higher incident light intensity results in more stable detection.

Easy adjustment of beam axis

Equipped with a mode to minimize the effect of ambient light

Simplified functions for improved operation ease

MODE NAVI + Direct setting

No need to specify a main unit or sub unit

Wire-saving, space-saving

Specifications

Dimensions

FX-551(P) Amplifier

FX-551(P)-C2 Amplifier

CN-73-C□ Main cable (Optional)

Length L

CN-71-C□ Sub cable (Optional)

Length L

MS-DIN-2 Amplifier mounting bracket (Optional)

MS-DIN-E End plate (Optional)

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