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Panasonic FX-550 fiber optic sensors

• Higher incident light intensity results in more stable detection.

• Easy beam axis adjustment - 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. However, it is necessary to check under actual detection conditions whether the detection works as desired.

• Special mode to minimize the effect of ambient light - when the environment resistance mode has been activated, the ambient illuminance for LED lights becomes about 2.5 times higher than that in the normal mode. This reduces the detection errors caused by LED lights.

• Simplified operation for standard applications –the FX-500 series is equipped with only the most important functions for improved ease of use. No matter which model you select, they are all easy to use.

  • NAVI mode - the NAVI mode uses three indicators and a dual display to show the amplifier’s basic operation. The current operation mode can be checked at a glance so that even a first-time user can easily operate the amplifier.

• Direct settings:  
  • Direct adjustment: Threshold values can be changed directly in RUN mode.
  • Direct teaching: Teaching can be done in RUN mode. Just press the SET button once for object “present” and “not present”.

• No need to specify main and sub units - 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.

1. The same part number can be used as either a main unit or sub unit!
2. Cable to identify a sub unit
3. Cable to identify a main unit
4. Disconnection is possible from the front without have to move the amplifier sideways.

• Wire-saving and space-saving design - the quick-connection cables help to reduce the time and space needed for wiring. The amplifiers FX-500 / FX-400 / DPS-400 / LS-400 allow connection of up to 16 units in series. However, the optical communication function cannot be used in this case.

1) Power supply cable; 2) Digital output 1; 3) Digital output 2; 4) Digital output 16; 

• List of functions in PRO mode:

PRO 1: Contains the settings for response time, timer, and shift amount.
PRO 2: Contains the settings for teaching lock, digital display items, digital display turning and the Eco function.
PRO 3: Contains the settings for display adjustment, reset, emission frequency, and threshold value tracking.

Square head fiber - thru-beam type; Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by max. 20% depending upon how the fiber is cut.

Threaded type - thru-beam type. Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by max. 20% depending upon how the fiber is cut.

Reflective threaded type - the sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper. Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by max. 20% depending upon how the fiber is cut.

Cylindrical type - thru-beam type. Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by max. 20% depending upon how the fiber is cut.

Reflective cylindrical type - the sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper. Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by max. 20% depending upon how the fiber is cut.