Digital Fiber Sensor FX-550L

Panasonic Fiber Optic Sensors and Sensor Heads allow for stable detection in any application, even for use in hazardous environments. With over 180 Fiber Sensors to choose from, Panasonic's offering covers a variety of key application requirements such as mounting condition, sensing distance, and temperature rating.

The FX-550L Series Digital Fiber Sensor has three times higher emission power and 1.6 times longer sensing range than conventional models. Higher incident light intensity results in more stable detection and easy beam axis adjustment, and IO-Link compatibility makes it possible to monitor, operate, and collect data from the sensor through an IO-Link master.
 

Features and Benefits of the FX-550L Series: 

  • IO-Link compatibility 
  • Incorporated high-level self-diagnosis function
  • Higher emission power and longer sensing range
  • Simplified functions for improved ease of use
     
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IO-Link Compatibility

IO-Link technology makes it possible for a host controller (such as a PLC) to continuously monitor, operate, and collect data from the FX-550L through an IO-Link master.

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Incorporated High-Level Self-Diagnosis Function

The incorporated self-diagnosis function reports both sensor-level data and state information to the host controller through an IO-Link master, reducing data processing workload and facilitating predictive maintenance.

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Higher Emission Power and Longer Sensing Range

With approximately 3x stronger emission and 1.6 times longer sensing range than conventional fiber sensors, the FX-550L offers stable and reliable detection as well as broadened utility in a variety of applications.

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Simplified Functions For Improved Ease of Use

The FX-500 Series and newer models come with a simplified functions list and interface for improved ease of use. The MODE NAVI interface utilizes three indicators and a dual display to show the amplifier’s basic operations so that the current operation parameters can be confirmed at a glance.

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Models table for series Digital Fiber Sensor FX-550L
Part No.DatasheetDirective ComplianceSupply Voltage Power ConsumptionCommunication Output (C/Q): IO-Link CommunicationCommunication Output (C/Q): Baud RateCommunication Output (C/Q): Process DataCommunication Output (C/Q): Minimum Cycle TimeControl Output (DO)Control Output (DO): Output OperationControl Output (DO): Short-Circuit ProtectionResponse TimeSensitivity SettingIncident Light Sensitivity SettingIncident Light Intensity Display RangeTimer Function Timer Function: Timer PeriodDifferent Frequency Interference Prevention FunctionProtectionAmbient TemperatureEmitting Element (Modulated)MaterialCableCable ExtensionWeight (Typ.)Remark Vibration ResistanceShock Resistance
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
12 to 24 V DC +10-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
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 Specification V1.1
(Note:)When the sensor is used as an ordinary sensor, the communication output (C/Q) provides the same output operation as the control output (DO).
COM3 (230.4 kbps)
(Note:)When the sensor is used as an ordinary sensor, the communication output (C/Q) provides the same output operation as the control output (DO).
4 byte
(Note:)When the sensor is used as an ordinary sensor, the communication output (C/Q) provides the same output operation as the control output (DO).
1.0 ms
(Note:)When the sensor is used as an ordinary sensor, the communication output (C/Q) provides the same output operation as the control output (DO).
PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum source current: 50 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (Note) (at maximum source current)
(Note:)In case of using the cable (cable length 2 m 6.562 ft).
Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON by L/D mode
Incorporated
STD: 250 μs or less, LONG: 2 ms or less, U-LG: 4 ms or less, HYPR: 24 ms or less, selectable
2-point teaching / Limit teaching / Full-auto teaching / Manual adjustment
Incorporated, 4 steps
STD: 0 to 4,000, LONG: 0 to 8,000, U-LG / HYPR: 0 to 9,999
Incorporated with variable OFF-delay / ON-delay / One-shot, switchable either effective or ineffective
0.1 to 999.9 ms approx., in units of 0.1 ms approx.
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
(Note:)This function increases the hysteresis. Check the sensing condition when using the function.
IP40 (IEC)
-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℉
Red LED (Peak emission wavelength: 660 nm 0.026 mil)
Enclosure, Case cover: Polycarbonate, Switch: Polyacetal
0.2 mm2 cabtyre cable with M12 connector, 0.3 m 0.984 ft long
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)
Net weight: 35 g approx., Gross weight: 60 g approx.
Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23℃ +73.4℉.
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
98 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions five times each
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
12 to 24 V DC +10-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
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 Specification V1.1
(Note:)When the sensor is used as an ordinary sensor, the communication output (C/Q) provides the same output operation as the control output (DO).
COM3 (230.4 kbps)
(Note:)When the sensor is used as an ordinary sensor, the communication output (C/Q) provides the same output operation as the control output (DO).
4 byte
(Note:)When the sensor is used as an ordinary sensor, the communication output (C/Q) provides the same output operation as the control output (DO).
1.0 ms
(Note:)When the sensor is used as an ordinary sensor, the communication output (C/Q) provides the same output operation as the control output (DO).
PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum source current: 50 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (Note) (at maximum source current)
(Note:)In case of using the cable (cable length 2 m 6.562 ft).
Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON by L/D mode
Incorporated
STD: 250 μs or less, LONG: 2 ms or less, U-LG: 4 ms or less, HYPR: 24 ms or less, selectable
2-point teaching / Limit teaching / Full-auto teaching / Manual adjustment
Incorporated, 4 steps
STD: 0 to 4,000, LONG: 0 to 8,000, U-LG / HYPR: 0 to 9,999
Incorporated with variable OFF-delay / ON-delay / One-shot, switchable either effective or ineffective
0.1 to 999.9 ms approx., in units of 0.1 ms approx.
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
(Note:)This function increases the hysteresis. Check the sensing condition when using the function.
IP40 (IEC)
-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℉
Red LED (Peak emission wavelength: 660 nm 0.026 mil)
Enclosure, Case cover: Polycarbonate, Switch: Polyacetal
0.2 mm2 4-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
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)
Net weight: 55 g approx., Gross weight: 80 g approx.
Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23℃ +73.4℉.
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
98 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions five times each