Space-saving
Break-free, more flexible, square head fiber *!
* These fibers provide a combination of break-free (10 million times bending durability [typical value, when bent back and forth at 180° with a bending radius of R10 mm R0.394 in]) and bendable (bending radius of R2 to R4 mm R0.079 to R0.157 in) characteristics.
Feb. 2014 New Suare head fiber: Oil resistant fibers
Features
Oil resistant fibers
・The fiber ber core will not harden or break, even in environments where oil is present.
<Full-protection type>
FT-R60Y (Thru-beam type)
High environmental resistance
The head, nut, and washer are made from rust-resistant SUS304. The unbreakable tough fiber with high durability is covered in a fluorine resin tube. The fiber head is also covered with a fluorine resin component, achieving a high level of environmental resistance.
Less susceptibility to oil adhesion thanks to fluorine resin
Fibers deliver stable detection, since the sensing part is sealed with fluorine resin, which does not allow oil penetration. Additionally, the detection part features a convex design made of fluorine resin, achieving lower friction than glass.
Resistant to oil and coolant
The fiber head and fiber cable are connected by the âfastening and caulkingâ method without using adhesives. This method eliminates concerns that adhesives will absorb moisture in high-humidity environments and damage the fiber. The enclosure achieves IP68G protection, so the fiber can be installed around metal processing machines shrouded in the oil mist.
| Test oil | Product |
|---|---|
| Lubricating oil | Velocite Oil No. 3 |
| Non-water-soluble cutting oil | Yushiron Cut Abas KZ201 |
| Yushiron Cut UH75 | |
| Water-soluble cutting oil | Syntilo 9954 (10% diluted) |
| Yushiroken S50N (2% diluted) | |
| Alcohol-based neutral detergent | Super Teepol |
*Yushiron and Yushiroken are registered trademarks of Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
<Cable-protection type>
FT-R44Y (Thru-beam type) / FD-R61Y (Reflective type)
Even stronger than tough fiber
The tough fiber has been reinforced by covering it with a fluorine resin tube so that it can be used even in harsh environments where oils and solvents are used. The fiber cable will not harden or break, even if it is splashed with oil.
IP67 rating
The head, nut, and washer are made from rust-resistant stainless steel (SUS304).
Compact, space-saving
Fiber can be installed at a minimum pitch of M3: 6.5 mm 0.256 in or M4: 8.5 mm 0.335 in using needle-nose pliers.
Introducing square R1 mm (R0.039 in) (sharp bending) fiber
FT-R41W/R42W
We now offer a sharp bending fiber featuring a low level of light fluctuations, even when bent at R1 mm R0.039 in. It is also available with a lens capable of long-range sensing.
・Resistant to dust and particulate matter.
・Tip dimensions can be shortened.
Compact installation
Square head fiber heads can be installed cleanly on the side of a conveyor belt.
The design makes it less likely for tools and other objects to catch on the fiber cable during installation.
Use for long-range sensing (With thru-beam type fiber) or spot detection (With reflective type fiber) by attaching a lens
| Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1) [Lens on both sides] |
Beam axis dia. (mm in) |
Lens | Applicable fiber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Model No. | Model No. | ||
| 3,600 141.732 (Note 2) |
ø3.6 ø0.142 | Expansion lens | FX-LE1 | FT-R43 FT-R44Y |
| ø9.8 ø0.386 | Super-expansion lens | FX-LE2 | ||
| 950 37.402 | ø2.8 ø0.110 | Side-view lens | FX-SV1 | |
Note:
1) The sensing ranges are the values when used in combination with an FX-500 series amplifier (in STD mode).
2) The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.
| Spot diameter (mm in) |
Distance to focal point (mm in) |
Lens | Fiber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Model No. | Model No. | ||
| ø0.1 ø0.004 approx. |
7 ± 0.5 0.276 ± 0.020 |
Finest spot lens |
FX-MR7 | FD-R33EG |
| FD-EG31 | ||||
| ø0.15 ø0.006 approx. |
FD-R34EG | |||
| ø0.2 ø0.008 approx. |
FD-R32EG | |||
| FD-EG30 | ||||
| ø0.4 ø0.016 approx. |
FD-R31G | |||
| FD-32G | ||||
| FD-32GX | ||||
| FD-42G | ||||
| FD-42GW | ||||
| Spot diameter (mm in) |
Sensing range (mm in) |
Lens | Fiber | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Model No. | Emitting fiber core (mm in) |
Model No. | ||
| ø0.4～ø2.0 ø0.016 to ø0.079 approx. |
10 to 30 0.394 to 1.181 |
Zoom lens | FX-MR8 | ø0.125 ø0.005 | FD-R33EG、FD-EG31 |
| ø0.4～ø2.2 ø0.016 to ø0.087 approx. |
ø0.175 ø0.007 | FD-R34EG | |||
| ø0.5～ø2.5 ø0.020 to ø0.098 approx. |
ø0.25 ø0.010 | FD-R32EG、FD-EG30 | |||
| ø0.8～ø3.5 ø0.031 to ø0.138 approx. |
ø0.5 ø0.020 | FD-R31G、FD-32G、 FD-32GX、FD-42G、 FD-42GW |
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| ø4.0 ø0.157 approx. |
0 to 30 0 to 1.181 |
Parallel light lens |
FX-MR9 | ø0.125 ø0.005 | FD-R33EG、FD-EG31 |
| ø0.175 ø0.007 | FD-R34EG | ||||
| ø0.25 ø0.010 | FD-R32EG、FD-EG30 | ||||
| ø0.5 ø0.020 | FD-R31G、FD-32G、 FD-32GX、FD-42G、 FD-42GW |
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Note:
3) The sensing ranges are the values when used in combination with an FX-500 / FX-100 series amplifier.
Semi-custom fibers that flexibly meet diverse needs
Custom-ordered products are available with different fiber lengths and sleeve lengths in order to respond quickly to different requirements.
Contact your nearest our office for details on model numbers, standard prices and delivery periods
Order guide
Thru-beam type (one pair set)
| Type | Shape of fiber head (mm) |
Model No. | Bending radius (mm) |
Fiber cable length |
Free-cut | Beam axis dia. (Fiber Core) （mm） |
Protection | Ambient temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 |  |
FT-R31 |
R2 Bending durability |
2m | Available | ø0.5 | IP67 | －55 to ＋80℃ |
| M4 | Lens mountable |
FT-R43 |
R4 Bending durability |
ø1 | ||||
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FT-R41W | R1 | IP40 | －40 to ＋60℃ |
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With expansion lens |
FT-R42W | ø2.2 | ||||||
| M4 | Cable-protection type Compatible with lens  |
FT-R44Y  |
R4 Bending durability |
ø1 | IP67 (Note 1) |
－55 to ＋80℃ |
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| M6 | Full-protection type |
FT-R60Y |
ø3.5 | IP68G |
Note: 1) The fiber part is oil-resistant.
・ Refer to “Digital Fiber Sensor FX-550/FX-550L List of fibers”, “Digital Fiber Sensor FX-500 Ver.2 List of fibers” and “Digital Fiber Sensor FX-100 List of fibers” for the sensing range.
・ :
Refers to a fiber which possesses both unbreakable (bending radius: R10 mm R0.394 in, reciprocating bending: 180°) and more flexible (bending radius: R4 mm R0.157 in or less) features.
Reflective type
| Type | Shape of fiber head (mm) |
Model No. | Bending radius (mm) |
Fiber cable length (mm) |
Free-cut | Beam axis dia. (Fiber Core) （mm） |
Protection | Ambient temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | Coaxial, Lens mountable |
FD-R31G |
R2 Bending durability |
2m | Available | Emitter ø0.5 |
IP40 | －55 to ＋80℃ |
Coaxial, Lens mountable |
FD-R32EG | R4 | 500mm | – | Emitter ø0.25 |
－40 to ＋70℃ |
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Coaxial, Lens mountable |
FD-R34EG | Emitter ø0.175 |
－20 to ＋60℃ |
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Coaxial, Lens mountable |
FD-R33EG | Emitter ø0.125 |
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| M4 |  |
FD-R41 |
R2 Bending durability |
2m | Available | ø0.75 | IP67 | －55 to ＋80℃ |
| M6 | Cable-protection type |
FD-R61Y |
R4 Bending durability |
– | IP67 (Note 1) |
Note: 1) The fiber part is oil-resistant.
・ Refer to “Digital Fiber Sensor FX-550/FX-550L List of fibers”, “Digital Fiber Sensor FX-500 Ver.2 List of fibers” and “Digital Fiber Sensor FX-100 List of fibers” for the sensing range.
・:
Refers to a fiber which possesses both unbreakable (bending radius: R10 mm R0.394 in, reciprocating bending: 180°) and more flexible (bending radius: R4 mm R0.157 in or less) features.