Threaded Type Fiber

Panasonic's Thread Type Fiber incorporates standard Panasonic Fiber with a modified Fiber Head so it can be mechanically fastened using nuts, drastically improving flexibility and strength performance while maintaining a reasonable cost.

Applications that require multiple sensing distances can choose from a range of models designed with interchangeable Lenses that can be simply swapped out, when switching from long distance sensing to microscopic object detection. For applications that require the Fibers to be repeatedly disconnected, Panasonic offers models with protective tubing and a sturdy stainless steel jacket to limit damage that may occur from intentional and accidental disconnection.

Part Number List

Results 26
Models table for series Threaded Type Fiber
Part No.DatasheetSensing ModeFiber TypeFiber Head DiaFiber Head LengthWith SleeveBeam DirectionBeam Axis Dia. / Spot DiameterBeam Axis Accuracy: Beam Axis PositionBeam Axis Accuracy: Beam Axis InclinationFiber Cable LengthAllowable Bending RadiusFree-CutSemi-Custom Applicable LensMounting LensMounting Protective TubeApplicationsEnvironmental Resistance: ProtectionEnvironmental Resistance: Ambient Temperature (Max.)Environmental Resistance: Ambient Temperature (Min.)Sensing Range (STD)Sensing Range (HYPR)Sensing Range (U-LG)Sensing Range (Long)Sensing Range (Fast)Sensing Range (H-SP)
Reflective type
Threaded type
M3
12 mm
No
Top-view
-
-
2 m
R1 mm
Available
Not available
FTP-N500,FTP-N1000,FTP-N1500
General-purpose
IP67
60 degrees
-40 degrees
80 mm 3.150 in (FX-500 series)
330 mm 12.992 in (FX-500 series)
180 mm 7.087 in (FX-500 series)
140 mm 5.512 in (FX-500 series)
45 mm 1.772 in (FX-500 series)
12 mm 0.472 in (FX-500 series)
Reflective type
Threaded type
M3
17 mm
No
Top-view
dia. 0.4mm dia. 0.016 in (FX-MR6), dia. 0.5 mm dia. 0.020 in (FX-MR3), dia. 0.4 mm dia. 0.016 in (FX-MR7), dia. 0.8 to dia. 3.5 mm dia. 0.031 to dia. 0.138 in (FX-MR8), dia. 4.0 mm dia. 0.157 in (FX-MR9)
2 m
R2 mm
Available
Fiber length change
FX-MR6, FX-MR3, FX-MR7, FX-MR8, FX-MR9
Available
Not available
General-purpose
IP40
80 degrees
-55 degrees
200 mm 7.874 in (FX-500 series)
650 mm 25.591 in (FX-500 series)
380 mm 14.961 in (FX-500 series)
270 mm 10.630 in (FX-500 series)
95 mm 3.740 in (FX-500 series)
27 mm 1.063 in (FX-500 series)
Reflective type
Threaded type
M4
25 mm
No
Top-view
dia. 0.4mm dia. 0.016 in (FX-MR6), dia. 0.5 mm dia. 0.020 in (FX-MR3), dia. 0.5 mm dia. 0.020 in (FX-MR1), dia. 0.7 to dia. 2.0 mm dia. 0.028 to dia. 0.079 in (FX-MR2), dia. 0.5 to dia. 3.0mm dia. 0.020 to dia. 0.118 in (FX-MR5), dia. 0.4 mm dia. 0.016 in (FX-MR7), dia. 0.8 to dia. 3.5 mm dia. 0.031 to dia. 0.138 in (FX-MR8), dia. 4.0 mm dia. 0.157 in (FX-MR9)
2 m
R1 mm
Available
Fiber length change
FX-MR6, FX-MR3, FX-MR1, FX-MR2, FX-MR5, FX-MR7, FX-MR8, FX-MR9
Available
Not available
General-purpose
IP40
60 degrees
-40 degrees
150 mm 5.906 in (FX-500 series)
670 mm 26.378 in (FX-500 series)
340 mm 13.386 in (FX-500 series)
280 mm 11.024 in (FX-500 series)
90 mm 3.543 in (FX-500 series)
25 mm 0.984 in (FX-500 series)
Reflective type
Threaded type
M6
17 mm
No
Top-view
150 micro m
plus or minus 3 degrees
2 m
R4 mm
Available
Not available
FDP-500,FDP-1000,FDP-1500
General-purpose
IP67
80 degrees
-55 degrees
450 mm 17.717 in (FX-500 series)
1,400 mm 55.118 in (FX-500 series)
840 mm 33.071 in (FX-500 series)
670 mm 26.378 in (FX-500 series)
200 mm 7.874 in (FX-500 series)
70 mm 2.756 in (FX-500 series)
Reflective type
Threaded type
M3
12 mm
No
Top-view
150 micro m
plus or minus 3 degrees
2 m
R2 mm
Available
Not available
FTP-N500,FTP-N1000,FTP-N1500
General-purpose
IP67
80 degrees
-55 degrees
125 mm 4.921 in (FX-500 series)
515 mm 20.276 in (FX-500 series)
290 mm 11.417 in (FX-500 series)
220 mm 8.661 in (FX-500 series)
80 mm 3.150 in (FX-500 series)
25 mm 0.984 in (FX-500 series)
Reflective type
Threaded type
M3
No
Top-view
2m
R2 mm
Available
Not available
General-purpose
IP40
70 degrees
-40 degrees
90 mm 3.543 in (FX-500 series)
330mm 12.992 in (FX-500 series)
185mm 7.283in (FX-500 series)
135mm 5.315 in (FX-500 series)
49mm 1.929 in (FX-500 series)
15mm 0.59 in (FX-500 series)
Reflective type
Threaded type
M6
17 mm
No
Top-view
150 micro m
plus or minus 3 degrees
2 m
R4 mm
Available
Not available
FDP-500,FDP-1000,FDP-1500
General-purpose
IP67
80 degrees
-55 degrees
520 mm 20.472 in (FX-500 series)
1,500 mm 59.055 in (FX-500 series)
1,000 mm 39.370 in (FX-500 series)
940 mm 37.008 in (FX-500 series)
340 mm 13.386 in (FX-500 series)
110 mm 4.331 in (FX-500 series)
Reflective type
Threaded type
M6
17 mm
No
Top-view
-
-
2 m
R4 mm
Available
Not available
FDP-500,FDP-1000,FDP-1500
General-purpose
IP40
80 degrees
-55 degrees
420 mm 16.535 in (FX-500 series)
1,100 mm 43.307 in (FX-500 series)
800 mm 31.496 in (FX-500 series)
650 mm 25.591 in (FX-500 series)
200 mm 7.874 in (FX-500 series)
60 mm 2.362 in (FX-500 series)
Thru-beam type
Threaded type Long range
M14
40 mm
No
Top-view
dia. 10 mm
-
-
10 m
R4 mm
Available
Not available
Not available
General-purpose
IP67
70 degrees
-40 degrees
19,600 mm 771.654 in (FX-500 series)
19,600 mm 771.654 in (FX-500 series)
19,600 mm 771.654 in (FX-500 series)
19,600 mm 771.654 in (FX-500 series)
16,000 mm 629.921 in (FX-500 series)
6,300 mm 248.031 in (FX-500 series)
Thru-beam type
Threaded type
M4
15 mm
No
Top-view
dia. 1 mm
150 micro m
plus or minus 3 degrees
2 m
R1 mm
Available
FX-LE1,FX-LE2,FX-SV1
Available
FTP-500,FTP-1000,FTP-1500
General-purpose
IP67
60 degrees
-40 degrees
800 mm 31.496 in (FX-500 series)
3,300 mm 129.921 in (FX-500 series)
1,900 mm 74.803 in (FX-500 series)
1,400 mm 55.118 in (FX-500 series)
490 mm 19.291 in (FX-500 series)
160 mm 6.299 in (FX-500 series)