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Digital Fiber Sensor FX-500 Ver.2
Panasonic — FX-500 Series
A digital fiber-optic amplifier that pairs with interchangeable fiber-optic cables to detect objects via light intensity, used where a sensor body cannot physically fit. It supports several selectable response-time modes and built-in logic functions, letting one amplifier serve many fiber types and applications.
Key Features
- Redesigned operation keys and improved display visibility in dim light
- Incident-light variation reduced to 1/4 of the prior model for stability
- Response time as fast as 25 microseconds (H-SP mode)
- HYPR mode for stable detection through small-diameter fibers
- Built-in AND/OR/XOR logic, removing the need for an external controller
- Automatic threshold tracking compensates for dust build-up
- ECO mode for reduced power consumption
Detailed Parameters
| Supply Voltage | 12-24 V DC (+10/-15%) |
| Response Time | 25 µs (H-SP) to 24 ms (HYPR) |
| Output Types | NPN/PNP open-collector, max. 50-100 mA |
| Protection Rating | IP40 |
| Sensing Range | 52 mm to 19,600 mm depending on fiber type |
| Power Consumption | 960 mW normal / 680 mW ECO mode |
| Ambient Temperature | -10 to +55°C |