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Digital Fiber Sensor FX-550

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List of fibers

Response time of FX-550 / FX-550L series is as follows.
Note: FX-550L series does not have FAST mode.

Mode FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Response time 60μs or less 250μs or less 2ms or less 4ms or less 24ms or less

List of fiber

Square Head Fiber

■Thru-beam type(one pair set)

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm)(Note1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Square head M3 FT-R31 310 510 700 1,120 1,670
M4 FT-R43 750 1,250 1,750 2,650 3,600(Note2)
FT-R41W 800 1,300 1,850 2,900 3,600(Note2)
FT-R42W 2,800 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-R44Y 800 1,300 1,800 2,900 3,600(Note2)
M6 FT-R60Y 1,900 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
Note1:Note that sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note2: The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Square head M3 FD-R31G 160 290 400 600 900
FD-R32EG 45 80 110 180 290
FD-R34EG 40 70 90 140 250
FD-R33EG 18 30 40 65 110
M4 FD-R41 190 340 450 750 1,150
M6 FD-R61Y 250 450 650 1,000 1,350
Note1:Note that sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note2: The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper.

For details of Square Head Fiber, refer to product information page.
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Super Quality

■Thru-beam type (one pair set)

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Threaded M3 FT-30 340 570 830 1,240 1,860
M4 FT-40 960 1,570 2,200 3,100 3,600(Note1)
Cylindrical ø1.5 FT-S20 340 550 800 1,200 1,760
ø3 FT-S30 1,000 1,650 2,250 3,100 3,600(Note1)
Note:The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Threaded M3 FD-30 140 210 330 460 800
M4 FD-40 140 210 330 460 800
M6 FD-60 420 750 970 1,300 1,750
Cylindrical ø3 FD-S30 140 220 330 500 800
Note:The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper.

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Threaded Type

■Thru-beam type (one pair set)

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Threaded M3 FT-31 290 480 700 1,000 1,580
FT-31W 250 420 580 890 1,300
FT-32 2,900 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
M4   FT-43 1,400 2,200 3,100 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-42 890 1,470 2,100 2,900 3,600(Note2)
FT-42W 710 1,200 1,780 2,600 3,600(Note2)
FT-45X 1,070 1,600(Note2) 1,600(Note2) 1,600(Note2) 1,600(Note2)
Elbow FT-R40 860 1,400 1,950 2,900 3,600(Note2)
M14 Long range FT-140 19,600(Note2) 19,600(Note2) 19,600(Note2) 19,600(Note2) 19,600(Note2)
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Threaded M3   FD-31 140 200 310 450 750
FD-31W 80 130 190 310 480
FD-32G 170 320 420 730 1,150
FD-32GX 180 320 490 730 1,350
FD-34G 80 130 180 310 480
Ultra-small diameter FD-EG30 50 90 120 190 320
FD-EG31 20 35 45 70 120
M4 FD-41 140 200 310 450 750
FD-41W 270 480 680 1,000 1,400
FD-42G 170 320 420 730 1,150
FD-42GW 130 210 330 540 950
M6   FD-62 550 880 1,140 1,450 1,950
FD-61 380 620 870 1,180 1,630
FD-61W 270 480 680 1,000 1,400
FD-61G 350 600 850 1,200 1,350
FD-64X 230 410 590 700 1,200
Elbow FD-R60 350 500 800 1,150 1,450
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper.

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Cylindrical Type

■Thru-beam type (one pair set)

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Cylindrical ø1 FT-S11 80 130 180 280 400
ø1.5 FT-S21 280 450 670 1,000 1,600
FT-S21W 240 400 580 850 1,650
FT-S22 530 870 1,200 1,900 2,900
ø2.5 FT-S32 3,000 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
ø3 FT-S31W 650 1,100 1,600 2,450 3,600(Note2)
Ultra-small
diameter		 ø3 FT-E13 12 21 30 45 68
FT-E23 70 120 165 250 355
Side-view ø4 FT-V40 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Cylindrical ø1.5 FD-S21 50 85 110 130 175
ø3 FD-S32 350 600 900 1,200 1,600
FD-S32W 250 450 650 1,000 1,400
FD-S31 130 200 300 450 700
FD-S33GW 150 240 370 550 880
FD-S34G 80 130 180 310 480
Ultra-small
diameter		 ø1.5 FD-E13 12 23 30 50 75
ø3 FD-E23 45 80 105 170 290
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper.

For details of Cylindrical Type Fiber, refer to product information page.
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Sleeve

■Thru-beam type (one pair set)

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Threaded M3 FT-31S 290 480 700 1,000 1,580
M4 FT-42S 890 1,470 2,100 2,900 3,600(Note2)
Cylindrical Ultra-small diameter ø3 FT-E13 12 21 30 45 68
FT-E23 70 120 165 250 355
Side-view ø2 FT-V23 450 750 1,050 1,600 2,400
FT-V25 280 450 630 950 1,400
FT-V24W 95 160 220 350 500
ø2.5 FT-V30 550 950 1,300 1,950 3,600(Note2)
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Threaded Ultra-small diameter M3 FD-EG30S 50 90 120 190 320
M4 FD-41S 140 200 310 450 750
FD-41SW 80 130 190 310 480
M6 FD-61S 400 650 900 1,300 1,900
Cylindrical Ultra-small diameter ø1.5 FD-E13 12 23 30 50 75
ø3 FD-E23 45 80 105 170 290
Side-view ø3 FD-V30 65 90 145 210 430
FD-V30W 16 30 37 65 120
ø5 FD-V50 110 180 240 400 530
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper.

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Flat Type

■Thru-beam type (one pair set)

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Flat   FT-Z30H 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-Z30HW 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-Z30E 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-Z30EW 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-Z30 2,200 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-Z30W 1,700 2,800 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
With boss FT-Z20W 650 1,100 1,600(Note2) 1,600(Note2) 1,600(Note2)
FT-Z20HBW 280 450 650 1,000 1,600(Note2)
FT-Z40W 1,200 2,000 2,800 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-Z40HBW 750 1,300 1,850 2,700 3,600(Note2)
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Flat With boss FD-Z20W 80 130 190 290 450
FD-Z20HBW 100 170 240 370 550
FD-Z40W 230 390 510 950 1,500
FD-Z40HBW 270 480 680 1,000 1,350
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper.

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Narrow Beam

■Thru-beam type (one pair set)

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Narrow
beam		   FT-KS40 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
Side view FT-KV40 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-KV40W 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-KV26 650 1,100 1,600 2,300 3,600(Note2)
FT-KV26H1 650 1,000 1,400 1,900 3,600(Note2)
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.

■Retroreflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
With polarizing filters FR-Z50HW 100 to
950		 100 to
1,150		 100 to
1,400		 100 to
1,800		 100 to
2,250
Wafer mapping FR-KZ22E 15 to
400		 15 to
540		 15 to
600		 15 to
700		 15 to
800
Narrow
beam		 Top
sensing		 FR-KZ50H 20 to
350		 20 to
400		 20 to
500		 20 to
1,300		 20 to
1,600
Side
sensing		 FR-KZ50E 20 to
350		 20 to
400		 20 to
500		 20 to
1,300		 20 to
1,600
Note 1: Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2: The sensing range is the possible setting range for the attached reflector. The fiber can detect an object less than setting range for the reflector.

■Reflective type

Type Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Long range FD-Z50HW 10 to
590		 10 to
950		 10 to
1,300		 10 to
2,100		 10 to
3,700
Note: Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.

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Wide Beam

■Thru-beam type (one pair set)

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Wide beam FT-A32 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-A32W 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-A11 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
FT-A11W 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2) 3,600(Note2)
Array FT-AL05 660 1,150 1,600 2,350 3,600(Note2)
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2: The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range to 3,600 mm long.

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Wide beam FD-A16 250 350 350 - -
Array FD-AL11 320 450 700 1,000 1,300
Note 1: Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2: The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper.

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Convergent Reflective Type

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Glass substrate detection FD-L32H 0 to 50 0 to 65 0 to 75 0 to 90 0 to 100
FD-L30A 0 to 46 0 to 52 0 to 62 0 to 68 0 to 72
FD-L31A 3 to 40 3 to 42 3 to 42 2 to 43 0 to 50
FD-L22A 0 to 32 0 to 34 0 to 35 0 to 35 0 to 35
FD-L23 0 to 32 0 to 34 0 to 34 0 to 34 0 to 34
FD-L11 0 to 12 0 to 13 0 to 13 0 to 13 0 to 14
FD-L10 0 to 5 0 to 5 0 to 5.5 0 to 5.5 0 to 6
FD-L21 2 to 18 1 to 19 1 to 19 1 to 20 1 to 20
FD-L21W 3 to 17 2 to 18 2 to 18 1 to 19 1 to 19
General purpose FD-L20H 0 to 25 0 to 33 0 to 40 0 to 50 0 to 65
Ultla-small FD-L12W 0 to 10 0 to 12 0 to 15 0 to 16 0 to 17
Note 1: The sensing range is specified for transparent glass 100 x 100 x t0.7 mm (FD-L32H: R edge, FD-L21 and FD-L21W: t2 mm) (FD-L20H: white non-glossy paper, FD-L10: silicon wafers 100 x 100 mm).
Note 2:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.

For details of Convergent Reflective Type Fiber, refer to product information page.
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Retroreflective Type

■Retroreflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
With polarizing filters FR-Z50HW 100 to
950		 100 to
1,150		 100 to
1,400		 100 to
1,800		 100 to
2,250
Wafer mapping FR-KZ22E 15 to
400		 15 to
540		 15 to
600		 15 to
700		 15 to
800
Narrow
beam		 Top
sensing		 FR-KZ50H 20 to
350		 20 to
400		 20 to
500		 20 to
1,300		 20 to
1,600
Side
sensing		 FR-KZ50E 20 to
350		 20 to
400		 20 to
500		 20 to
1,300		 20 to
1,600
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The sensing range is the possible setting range for the attached reflector. The fiber can detect an object less than setting range for the reflector.

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Chemical-resistant

■Thru-beam type (one pair set)

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note 1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Chemical-resistant FT-Z802Y 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2)
FT-HL80Y 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2)
FT-L80Y 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2)
FT-V80Y 1,400 2,200 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2) 3,600(Note 2)
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm)(Note 1)(Note 2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Chemical-resistant FD-S60Y 380 450 550 700 -
Note 1: Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending on how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper.

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Heat-resistant

■Thru-beam type (one pair set)

Type Heat-resistant
temp.		 Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Heat-resistant 350℃ FT-H35-M2 650 1,050 1,500 2,300 3,600(Note2)
FT-H35-M2S6 650 1,050 1,500 2,300 3,600(Note2)
200℃ FT-H20W-M1 440 730 1,050 1,600(Note2) 1,600(Note2)
FT-H20-M1 600 1,000 1,600(Note2) 1,600(Note2) 1,600(Note2)
130℃ FT-H13-FM2 750 1,150 1,690 2,700 3,600(Note2)
HHeat-resistant (joint) 200℃ FT-H20-J20-S 530 860 1,200 1,800 2,600
FT-H20-J30-S 530 860 1,200 1,800 2,600
FT-H20-J50-S 530 860 1,200 1,800 2,600
FT-H20-VJ50-S 620 1,000 1,400 2,200 3,600(Note2)
FT-H20-VJ80-S 620 1,000 1,400 2,200 3,600(Note2)
Note 1:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.
Note 2:The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.

■Reflective type

Type Heat-resistant
temp.		 Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)(Note2)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Heat-resistant Threaded 350℃ FD-H35-M2 220 400 500 600 750
FD-H35-M2S6 220 400 500 600 750
FD-H35-20S 230 410 550 750 850
200℃ FD-H20-M1 300 450 650 1,000 1,350
FD-H20-21 250 450 650 850 1,250
130℃ FD-H13-FM2 390 670 940 1,300 1,650
Glass substrate detection convergent reflective 300℃ FD-H30-L32 0 to 16 0 to 21 0 to 25 0 to 42 0 to 60
250℃ FD-H25-L43 1 to 26 1 to 28 1 to 29 1 to 30 1 to 31
FD-H25-L45 4 to 44 4 to 48 4 to 49 4 to 50 4 to 51
180℃ FD-H18-L31 0 to 30 0 to 45 0 to 60 0 to 85 0 to 130
Note 1: The sensing range of reflective type is the value for white non-glossy paper (50 x 50 mm glass substrate for FD-H30-L32 and FD-H18-L31, transparent glass 100 x 100 x t0.7 mm for FD-H25-L43 and FD-H25-L45).
Note 2:Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.

For details of Heat-resistant Fiber, refer to product information page.
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One-Touch Connection System Vacuum-resistant Fibers NEW

■Thru-beam type

Type Model No. Sensing range (mm)(Note 1)
HYPR U-LG LONG STD FAST
Vacuum-
resistant		 Thru-beam FT-40V 1,400 950 620 400 250
(Note 1): Atmospheric side fiber, FT-J9 (optional) is free-cut type.
Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note 1)(Note 2)
HYPR U-LG LONG STD FAST
Vacuum-
resistant		 Long range
reflective		 FD-KZ50V 5 to 1,500 10 to 1,000 15 to 650 20 to 450 20 to 300
Convergent
reflective		 FD-L10V 0 to 27 0 to 19 0 to 13 0 to 11 0 to 7.5
(Note 1): The sensing range is the value for transparent glass 100 × 100 × t0.7 mm 3.937 × 3.937 × t0.028 in.
(Note 2): Atmospheric side fiber, FT-J9 (optional) is free-cut type.
Note that the sensing range of the free-cut type fiber may be reduced by 20 % max. depending upon how the fiber is cut.

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Vacuum-resistant

■Thru-beam type (one pair set)

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Vacuum-resistant Thru-beam FT-H30-M1V-S 250 400 620 950 1,400

■Reflective type

Type Model No. Sensing range(mm) (Note1)
FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
Vacuum-resistant Reflective FD-H30-KZ1V-S 20 to 300 20 to 450 15 to 650 10 to 1,000 5 to 1,500
Convergent
reflective		 FD-H30-L32V-S 0 to 7.5 0 to 11 0 to 13 0 to 19 0 to 27
Note: The sensing range of reflective type is the value for transparent glass 100 x 100 x t0.7 mm.

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