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Digital Fiber Sensor FX-550L

Basic Information

Reduction of the data analysis burden - one small step towards IoT.
IO-Link Compatible, Self-Monitoring Type

CE Approved

Features

Reduction of the data analysis burdenone small step towards IoT.

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.

Configuration examples of IO-Link compatible devices

Incorporated self-monitoring function
With the Panasonic's Self-Monitoring Sensor,you can get high-level solutions!

Problems are solved by the Self-monitoring function.

Status	Judgement of the state
Normal	Operation is normal.
Notification	Check the settings. Detected state is faulty.	* Recover to the normal state through checking installation and settings. 　Reduction in the incident light intensity
Caution	Getting close to the end of service life. Reached the state where the device should be replaced.	* Limitation in the writing frequency into the memory or in the operation hours, etc.
Fault	Short-circuited or broken. Reached the state where it is impossible to control as a device.	* Short-circuited output, damaged EEPROM, etc.

*	By creating a program with a PLC, etc., the "State" of the self-monitoring sensor can be grasped.

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Easy use of IoT

“Predictive maintenance” can be easily achieved through monitoring the state of the Self-Monitoring Sensor.

Emission power: 3 times the conventional ratio, Sensing range: 1.6 times max.!

Largely improved stability and ease of use due to higher emission power and broader utility!
This digital fiber sensor realizes longer sensing range than expected even with thin fibers.

Fiber	Sensing range(STD mode)		Rate of increase in sensing range
Fiber	FX-550LSERIES	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)

■Direct setting

Note:	When connecting to upper communication unit, SC-GU3 series/SC-GU1-485, please select FX-500 series.

■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