Through Beam Sensors on Applied Automation

Panasonic FD-S33GW is a cylindrical smooth head fiber sensor featuring a coaxial design with a lens. It is designed for operation in ambient air temperatures ranging from -40 to +60°C and offers a degree of protection rated at IP40. The sensor has a 3mm diameter head and a total length of 2m, with a minimum bending radius of R1.

Panasonic FD-L32H is a fiber sensor designed for glass substrate mapping, featuring an ambient air temperature operational range of -40 to +60 °C and a degree of protection rated at IP40. This sensor comes with a length of 4 meters and is specified to have a minimum bending radius of R4.

Panasonic FD-L30A is a fiber sensor designed for glass substrate alignment with a length of 3 meters and a minimum bending radius of R2. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of 0 to +70°C and is rated with a degree of protection of IP40, indicating protection against solid objects larger than 1mm but not against liquids.

Panasonic FD-L21 is a fiber sensor designed specifically for glass substrate detection. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -40 to +60°C and offers a degree of protection rated at IP40. This sensor features a length of 2 meters and requires a minimum bending radius of R2.

Panasonic FD-EG30S is a fiber sensor designed with a cylindrical (threaded) barrel shape, suitable for operation in ambient air temperatures ranging from -40 to +70°C. It features a degree of protection rated at IP40, indicating protection against solid objects larger than 1mm but not against liquid ingress. This sleeve fiber sensor has a length of 1m and is equipped with an M3 thread size, ensuring compatibility with various installations. It is designed to be used with a minimum bending radius of R4, facilitating flexible installation options.

Panasonic FD-E13 is a cylindrical smooth head fiber sensor designed for detecting and measuring in various applications. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -40 to +60°C and offers a degree of protection rated at IP40, indicating protection against solid objects larger than 1mm but not against liquids. The sensor features a cylindrical (smooth) barrel shape, with a head diameter of 1.5mm and a total length of 1m. It is designed to accommodate a minimum bending radius of R4, ensuring flexibility in installation and use in tight or curved spaces.

Panasonic FD-AL11 is a fiber sensor designed for operation in ambient air temperatures ranging from -55 to +80°C. It features a degree of protection rated at IP40, indicating protection against solid objects larger than 1mm but not against liquids. This sensor is characterized by its wide beam function, ensuring broad detection capabilities. It has a total length of 2 meters and is designed to accommodate a minimum bending radius of R2, facilitating flexible installation options in various industrial settings.

Panasonic FX-505-C2 is an amplifier designed for sensor applications, featuring a digital fiber sensor amplifier with a red LED and a 2m cable. It includes functions such as interference prevention, OFF-delay/ON-delay timer ranging from 0.05ms to 32s, one-shot timer, three light emission levels plus an auto-setting (H-SP mode), hysteresis, shift amount, emission power, display turning, ECO, data bank loading saving, copying, code, reset, logical calculation settings, and threshold tracking. The case cover is made of polycarbonate, and the switch is TPEE. It comes pre-wired with a 2m 6-core cabtyre cable terminated with bare flying leads. The FX-505-C2 offers outputs short-circuit protection, is mounted on a DIN rail, and operates with a wavelength of 643 nm. It is designed to function in ambient air temperatures ranging from -10 to +55 °C and has an IP40 degree of protection. The cable consists of 6 cores, and it features 1 x analog output (4-20mA; 2ms response time). Its operating modes include Light-ON and Dark-ON, with a current consumption of 40mA / 0.04 A under normal conditions and 28mA / 0.028 A in eco mode at 24Vdc. The digital outputs include 1 x digital output (NPN open-collector / 24Vdc / 100mA), and it has a variable response time from 25µs to 24ms depending on the setting. The display is a combination of a 4-digit red LED and a 3-digit green LED, supporting a time delay function from 0.05ms to 32s. Power consumption is 0.96 W under normal conditions and 0.68 W in eco mode.

Panasonic FX-101P-Z is an amplifier designed for sensor applications, featuring a digital fiber sensor amplifier with an interference prevention function and an OFF-delay/ON-delay timer adjustable from 0.01ms to 1s. It offers three light emission levels plus an auto-setting option, utilizing red light with a wavelength of 643 nm. The housing, switch, and fiber lock lever are made from polycarbonate, PBT, and polycarbonate respectively. This part is pre-equipped with an M8 connector for connectivity and includes output short-circuit protection among its protection functions. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -10 to +55 °C and supports both Light-ON and Dark-ON operating modes. The current consumption is 30mA (0.03 A) under normal conditions and 25mA (0.025 A) in Eco mode, both at 24Vdc. It features one digital output (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 100mA) and offers response times ranging from 250µs to 600µs. An orange LED serves as a visual position indicator, lighting up when the output is ON. The display consists of a 4-digit red LED display and a 4-digit green LED display, facilitating clear readouts. Power consumption is 0.72 W in normal mode and reduces to 0.6 W in Eco mode.

Panasonic FT-Z40HBW is a fiber sensor designed as a flat fiber sensor emitter+receiver pair with a boss, specialized for fiber bending applications. This rectangular-shaped sensor features a 2m length and a 1mm diameter for the beam axis. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -40 to +60°C and offers a degree of protection rated at IP67, ensuring its suitability for use in various environmental conditions. The sensor is designed with a minimum bending radius of R1, facilitating installation and integration into a wide range of automation systems.