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FU series
- Fibre Sensor Head Units
- ToughFlex Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Area Detection Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Small Beam Spot Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Thin Sleeve Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- High-flex Sensor Heads
- Narrow Beam Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Heat Resistant Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Liquid Level Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Long Distance Detection Fibre Optic Sensors Heads
- Semiconductor/Liquid Crystal Detection Heads
Area Detection Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
Stable and Accurate-- Wide Area Detection with ToughFlex Fibre Sensor Heads
Created with emphasis on wide area detection. Rated IP67, it is sturdy and easy to use.
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TOUGH BODY
Protected by a die-cast metal case. The internal structure is filled with epoxy resin, therefore this unit is able to withstand cracks caused by impact or breakdown caused by the infiltration of liquid into the device.
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STRONG CABLE BASE
The cable base unit (50 mm), uses a stainless-steel jacket. This
protects the base unit, which takes on a load when the cable is
winded. It is possible to install the device in a narrow space
without worry.
Stainless-steel jacket
structure
* The illustration is only an example.
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EASY OPTICAL AXIS ALIGNMENT
Similarities with an array fibre
Uses bundle fibre*1. Arranges 30 core fibres with a diameter of
0.25 mm. Because the light expands in a wide field, optical axis
alignment can be performed with ease.
FU-A40 parallel movement characteristics (typical example)
[MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS]
Amp: FS-N11N (FINE mode, APC-OFF)
Measures the position at which ON/OFF is possible after performing
maximum sensitivity settings and with all light blocked/all light
entering
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SLIM BODY
Compact structure, excellent for narrow installation.
(L:120 mm x W:17 mm x T:5 mm)
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COST EFFICIENT AND TIME SAVING
Eliminate multiple sensors installation for wide area detection applications.
Confirmation
It is also possible to stably detect workpieces that vary in drop position.
- CONVENTIONAL
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Multiple sensors are arranged and installed
- FU-A Series
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Full range covered with a single unit
Differentiation of product type
By using 2 output amplifiers, it is possible to distinguish different workpiece types with a single unit.
- CONVENTIONAL
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Sensors are installed for each individual product type
- FU-A Series
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Output possible in response to the amount of blocked light
WIDE-RANGE FIBRE LINEUP
ARRAY SENSORS
The raw fibre wires are arranged to form light into a band. Because the aperture angle is 60°, optical axis alignment is easy. Furthermore, because it features a waterproof and dust-proof structure, it has excellent environmental resistance.
| Type | Fibre length (diameter) Ambient operating temperature |
Appearance (mm) |
Minimum cable bend radius (mm) |
Detection distance (mm) 1. | Optical axis diameter(mm) | ModelWeight | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Detection area width |
MEGAFINE | Other Power mode |
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| Array | 40 mm | 2 m free-cut (not including the 50 mm spiral section) -20 to +50ºC |
 Thickness 5 |
R10 | MEGA : 2800 FINE : 640 |
ULTRA : 1900 SUPER : 1250 TURBO : 900 HSP : 360 |
Approx. 40 x 0.25 |
FU-A40 Approx. 70 g |
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| 100 mm | 2 m free-cut (not including the 50 mm spiral section) -20 to +50ºC |
 Thickness 5 |
MEGA : 2800 FINE : 600 |
ULTRA : 1900 |
Approx. 100 x 0.25 |
FU-A100 Approx. 110 g |
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| 5 mm | 2 m free-cut (ø2.2) -40 to +70ºC |
 Thickness 4 |
R4 2. | MEGA : 2200 FINE : 440 |
ULTRA : 1400 SUPER : 840 TURBO : 540 HSP : 200 |
Approx. 6 x 0.3 |
FU-A05 Approx. 20 g |
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| 10 mm | 2 m free-cut (ø2.2) -40 to +70ºC |
 Thickness 4 |
Approx. 11 x 0.3 |
FU-A10 Approx. 20 g |
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2. R10 for the first 10 mm of cable from the housing.
When using a reflective type to detect small objects at short distances, the received light intensity will be more than that of an area type. Can detect with greater stability when detecting workpieces with vibration.
| Type | Fibre length (diameter) Ambient operating temperature |
Appearance (mm) |
Minimum cable bend radius (mm) |
Detection distance (mm) 1. |
Minimum detectable object (mm) 3. |
Model Weight |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Detection area width | MEGAFINE | Other Power mode |
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| Array | 10 mm (At a detection distance of 4 mm) |
2 m free-cut (ø2.2 × 2) -40 to +70ºC |
 Thickness 4 |
R4 2. | MEGA : 740 FINE : 140 |
ULTRA : 460 SUPER : 260 TURBO : 180 HSP : 60 |
ø0.005 Gold wire |
FU-A05D Approx. 20 g |
| 15 mm (At a detection distance of 4 mm) |
2 m free-cut (ø2.2 × 2) -40 to +70ºC |
 Thickness 4 |
FU-A10D Approx. 20 g |
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2. R10 for the first 10 mm of cable from the housing.
3. The minimum detectable object was determined at the optimal detecting distance and sensitivity setting.
AREA SENSORS
By housing the lens within the device, the light intensity distribution is equalised. As a result, with a thrubeam type, it is possible to detect minute changes in light intensity better than an array type.
| Type | Fibre length (diameter) Ambient operating temperature |
Appearance (mm) |
Minimum cable bend radius (mm) |
Detection distance (mm) 1. | Optical axis diameter(mm) |
Model Weight |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Detection area width |
MEGAFINE | Other Power mode |
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| Area | 11 mm | 2 m free-cut (ø2.2) -40 to +50ºC |
 Thickness 4 |
R2 ToughFlex |
MEGA : 3600 FINE : 2700 |
ULTRA : 3600 SUPER : 3600 TURBO : 3600 HSP :1300 |
11 x 2 | FU-E11 Approx. 20 g |
| 40 mm | 2 m free-cut (ø2.2) -40 to +50ºC |
 Thickness 5.1 |
MEGA : 3600 FINE : 3600 |
ULTRA : 3600 SUPER : 3600 TURBO : 3600 HSP : 2500 |
40 x 3 | FU-E40 Approx. 30 g |
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By housing the lens within the device, the light is formed into a band. As a result, the light spreads less than an array type.
| Type | Fibre length (diameter) Ambient operating temperature |
Appearance (mm) |
Minimum cable bend radius (mm) |
Detection distance (mm) 1. | Minimum detectable object (mm) 2. |
Model Weight |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Detection area width |
MEGAFINE | Other Power mode |
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| Area | 15 mm (At a detection distance of 15 mm) |
2 m free-cut (ø2.2 × 2) -40 to +70ºC |
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R25 | MEGA : 5 to 200 FINE : 5 to 140 |
ULTRA : 5 to 200 SUPER : 5 to 200 TURBO : 5 to 160 HSP : 5 to 110 |
ø0.1 Gold wire |
FU-11 Approx.19 g |
2. The minimum detectable object was determined at the optimal detecting distance and sensitivity setting.
FIBREOPTIC AMPLIFIERS FS-neo Series
Best when used under tough conditions
The introduction of a waterproof-type fibreoptic amplifiers
IP66 compatible and has NEO series
functions.
Even more stable detection is possible with the FS-neo Serie
Functions that are useful when using a wide-range fibre
Edge detection mode
Ignores mild changes in light intensity caused by dirt on the detection unit and temperature changes to detect only changes in light intensity produced by the workpiece. It is possible to reduce the frequency of periodic maintenance or readjustment, enabling long-term, stabilised detection.
- Fibre Sensor Head Units
- ToughFlex Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Area Detection Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Small Beam Spot Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Thin Sleeve Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- High-flex Sensor Heads
- Narrow Beam Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Heat Resistant Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Liquid Level Fibre Optic Sensor Heads
- Long Distance Detection Fibre Optic Sensors Heads
- Semiconductor/Liquid Crystal Detection Heads
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