Panasonic FX-501 Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FX-501
MJE-FX501C No.0035-73V
Thank you very much for purchasing Panasonic products.
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and
optimum use of this product.
Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference.
WARNING
 Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection.
 In case of using sensing devices for personnel protection, use products which
meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel
protection applicable in each region or country.
1INTENDED PRODUCTS FOR CE MARKING
 This product complies with the following standards / regulations.
<EU Directive>
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
<Standards in US / Canada>
ANSI/UL 60947-5-2, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.14
<Regulations in Korea>
S1-G-1-2009, S2-W-5-2009
Caution about UL recognition
In case requiring conformity of UL listing mark or C-UL listing mark, USe class
2 power supply unit.
Contact for CE
<Until June 30 ,2013>
Panasonic Electric Works Europe AG
Rudolf-Diesel-Ring 2, D-83607 Holzkirchen, Germany
<From July 1 ,2013>
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Center
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg,Germany
2PART DESCRIPTION
MODE indicator: PRO (Yellow)
MODE indicator: L / D (Yellow)
Digital display
(Green / Red)
UP key
Teaching
Threshold value

 Select setting items
SET key
Teaching
Confirm setting
contents
DOWN key
Teaching


Select setting items
Sensing output
operation indicator
(Orange)
MODE key
Select Modes
Cancel during setting
MODE indicator: CUST (Yellow)
Pressing down SET key + MODE key for 3 sec : Set key lock or release key lock
3MOUNTING
How to connect
1. Fit the rear part of the mounting sec-
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2. Press down the rear part of the
mounting section of the unit on the
DIN rail and fit the front part of the
mounting section to the DIN rail.
How to remove
1. Push the controller forward.
2. 
to remove it.
2. Lift up
1. Push forward
2. Press down
1. Fit
35mm width DIN rail
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  

1. Snap the fiber lock lever down till it
stops completely.
2. 
inlets until they stops. (Note)
3. Return the fiber lock lever to the
original position till it stops.
Fiber lock lever
Fiber for
receiver
1. Snap
3. Return
2. Insert
Fiber for emitter
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If they are inserted in reverse, the sensing performance will deteriorate.
<Reference>
4
INSTALL MORE AMPLIFIER OF SERIES CONNECTION TYPE
 Make sure that the power supply is OFF while adding or removing the series
connection type.
 In case 2 or more the series connection types are connected in cascade,
make sure to mount them on a DIN rail.
 

using a main connection cable.
 When connecting 2 or more the series connection types in cascade, use the
sub cable (optional) for the second series connection type onwards.
 MOUNTING.”
How to cascade
1. 
on the DIN rail.
2. 
other, and connect the quick-
connection cables.
3.
Mount the end plates MS-DIN-E
(optional) at both the ends to hold
the amplifiers between their flat
sides.
4. 
plates.
How to Remove
1. Loosen the screws of the end
plates.
2. Remove the end plates.
3. Slide the amplifiers and remove
them one by one. Slide
Communication
window
Slide
Main cable
(Optional)
Sub cable
(Optional)
End plate
MS-DIN-E (Optional)
End plate
MS-DIN-E
(Optional)
5I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
<FX-501>
+
-
12 to 24V DC
%
Main circuit
(Brown) +V (Note)
(Black) Sensing output
(Blue) 0V (Note)
Load
<FX-501P>
Main circuit
(Brown) +V (Note)
(Black) Sensing output
(Blue) 0V (Note) Load
+
-
12 to 24V DC
%
Note: The quick-connection sub cable does not incorporate +V (brown) and 0V (blue). The power is supplied from
the connector of the main cable.
<Terminal arrangement>
2
3
1
Terminal No. Terminal name
1+V
2 Sensing output
30V
6OPERATION PROCEDURE
The changed settings are not stored if turning the power OFF while

turning the power OFF.
 When turning ON the power, RUN mode is displayed and the digital display
shows the threshold value (green) and the incident light intensity (red).
Displays threshold value (green) and incident light intensity (red).
 
can be set.
For setting method of each function, refer to “ TEACHING
MODE,” “ THRESHOLD VALUE FINE ADJUSTMENT FUNC-
TION,” or “ KEY LOCK FUNCTION.”
<RUN mode>
Select either Light-ON or Dark-ON.
For the setting, refer to “SENSING OUTPUT OPERATION
MODE
.”
The default setting is “ ” (Light-ON).
<Sensing output operation mode>
An item set in CUSTOM mode (Response time setting, Emission
power setting and Hysteresis setting) is displayed.
For details, refer to “ CUSTOM MODE.”
The default setting is “ ” (response time setting).
<CUSTOM mode>
Advanced setting can be done.
For the setting, refer to “ PRO MODE.”
<PRO mode>
<RUN mode>
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7TEACHING MODE
 Be sure that detection may become unstable depending on the use environ-
ment in teaching if less margin is applied.
 When teaching in Window comparator mode or Hysteresis mode, a setting
has to be made in PRO mode beforehand.
In case 1-point teaching, make sure to set the shift amount. (initial value is
10% or 100)
For the setting, refer to <PRO6> in “PRO MODE OPERATION MANUAL.”
 Teaching can be set in RUN mode.
2-point teaching This is basic teaching method.
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12
1
2
Stable sensing is possible
1.

2.

Stable sensing is not possible
Limit-teaching

or
Stable sensing is possible
1.
Press the SET key in the sensing
 

2.
The threshold level is shifted
to high value (low sensitivity)
by pressing down UP key.
The threshold level is shifted
to low value (high sensitivity)
by pressing down UP key.
Stable sensing is not possible
Note: The shift value of approx. 15% is an initial value. Display of the shift value can be changed to per-
centage [approx. 0 to 999% (unit 1 %)] or incident light intensity [0 to 9999 (unit 1)].
For setting the shift amount, refer to <PRO1> in “PRO MODE OPERATION MANUAL.”
Full-auto teaching

Stable sensing is possible
1. Pressing SET key down
2.  
SET key.
Stable sensing is not possible
3. “ ” is displayed on the digital display (green) and
 
SET key.
Automatic
Pressing down long
Useful when sensing object can be set
Useful when sensing object cannot be set
  
ground are existing.

moving.
Useful when not want to stop production line and to keep the sensing object move

 This is method to set the shift amount to the desired value and to set the thresh-
old range by using the 1-point teaching.

1_SL P-1 2_SL
<Window comparator mode>
1_SL P-1 2_SL
Set to de-
sired value
Set to de-
sired value
Set to de-
sired value
Set to de-
sired value
Stable sensing is possible
1. Pressing SET key down
2. 
Stable sensing is not possible
3. The threshold value (1_SL) that is 10% lower from the incident
light intensity and the threshold value (2_SL) that is 10% higher
from the incident light intensity are set. (Note 1, 2)
Notes 1)
The shift amount of 10% is an initial value. The shift amount can be set in PRO mode. Furthermore, the shift value can
be set in incident light amount. For setting method, refer to <PRO6> in “PRO MODE OPERATION MANUAL.”
2) If the value after setting exceeds the maximum (minimum), the maximum (minimum) sensitivity will be set.

 This is method to set the threshold range by conducting the 2-point teaching (P-1, P-2).
 
light intensities are different from each other.

1_SL (P-1) 2_SL (P-2)
<Window comparator mode>
1_SL (P-1) 2_SL (P-2)
Stable sensing is possible
1. Pressing SET key down (1st time)
2. 
(2nd time)
Stable sensing is not possible
Note: If the value after setting exceeds the maximum (minimum), the maximum (minimum) sensitivity will be set.

 This is the method to conduct the 3-point teaching (P-1, P-2, P-3) and to set the
threshold range by setting the threshold value (1_SL) of the mid-point between “A”
and “B” and the threshold value (2_SL) of the mid-point between “B” and “C”.
 
intensities are different.
 After teaching, P-1, P-2 and P-3 will be automatically relocated in ascending order: i.e.
the lowest value is placed in “A”, the second lowest in “B” and the highest in “C”.

A 2_SL1_SL B C
<Window comparator mode>
A 2_SL1_SL B C
Stable sensing is possible
1. 
2.

Stable sensing is not possible
3.

Note: If the value after setting exceeds the maximum (minimum), the maximum (minimum) sensitivity will be set.
Span adjustment in rising differential mode or trailing differential mode
 Move to the rising differential mode, or the trailing differential mode in the PRO6

refer to <PRO6> in “PRO MODE OPERATION MANUAL.”
 
   THRESHOLD
VALUE FINE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION”
Short span
Long span
Changed intensity
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PRO MODE
 When MODE indicator: PRO (yellow) lights up, PRO mode can be set.
 For detail of PRO mode, refer to “ PRO MODE OPERATION MANUAL.”
DOWN ( - ) key (select)
MODE indicator PRO (Yellow)
MODE key
UP (+) key (select)

Procedure
<PRO1>
Shift amount setting
Timer setting
Responce time setting
Hysteresis setting
Emission power setting
Timer range setting
Teaching lock setting
Setting items in digital display setting
Setting of digital display turning
Time period hold setting
Data bank loading setting
Back up setting
Communication protocol setting
Copy lock setting
Copy action setting
Data bank saving setting
<PRO3>
<PRO4>
Copy setting
<PRO2>
ECO setting
Display adjustment setting
Setting of threshold value tracking
<PRO5>
Code setting
<PRO6>
Reset setting
CUSTOM setting
Interference prevention setting
Sensing output setting
<PRO7>
Logic operation setting
SET
SET
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
+, -
SET
SET
SET
SET
SET
8THRESHOLD VALUE FINE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION
 
  
output mode and forced OFF output mode.
 For setting of the sensing output, refer to <PRO6> in “PRO MODE OPERA-
TION MANUAL.”
<Normal mode, Rising differential mode or Trailing differential mode>

Press down
UP / DOWN key
Press down
SET key
Automatically set without pressing
down SET key in approx. 2 sec.

 When setting sensing output to the window comparator mode or hysteresis
mode, “ ” and “ ” can be changed to another by pressing down
SET key for 2 sec.
 ” or “ ”, press
down UP key or Down key, and “ ” or “ ” are displayed. Then, the

Press down
UP / DOWN key
Press down
SET key
Press down
UP / DOWN key

Automatically set without pressing
down SET key in approx. 2 sec.
Note: It may not respond when values of “ ” and “ ” are close because of relation of hysteresis. Be sure

9KEY LOCK FUNCTION
 The key lock function prevents key operations so that the conditions set in
each setting mode are not inadvertently changed.
 If operating key switch after key lock is set, “ ” is indicated on the
digital display.

Automatic
Press down for
3 sec. or more

,
are displayed
Press down for
3 sec. or more
Automatic
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SENSING OUTPUT OPERATION MODE
 When MODE indicator: L / D (yellow) lights up, sensing output operation can be set.
Press down
SET key
Press down
UP / DOWN key


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CUSTOM MODE
 When MODE indicator: CUST (yellow) lights up,
Response time setting, Emission power setting
or Hysteresis setting can be displayed.
For the setting procedure, refer to <PRO5> in
“PRO MODE OPERATION MANUAL.”
 By pressing UP key or DOWN key, the setting in
each item will be changed.
MODE indicator
CUST (Yellow)
UP key
SET key DOWN key
MODE key
 
 For setting of each item, refer to the following table.
Item Digital display Reference item
Response time setting <PRO 1: Response time setting>
Emission power setting <PRO 1: Emission power setting>
Hysteresis setting <PRO 1: Hysteresis setting>
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ERROR INDICATION
 In case of errors, attempt the following measures.
Error
indication Description Remedy
EEPROM is broken or reached the end of its
working life. 
EEPROM writing error
Load of the sensing output is short-circuited
 Turn OFF the power and check the load.

mounted in cascade.
Verify that there is no loose or clearance between

Communication error between the upper com-

Verify that there is no loose or clearance between

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SPECIFICATIONS
Type Series connection type
NPN output PNP output
Model No. FX-501 FX-501P
Supply voltage 12 to 24V DC % Ripple P-P10% or less
Power consumption
(Note 1)
Normal operation: 960mW or less (current consumption 40mA or less at 24V supply voltage)
Eco mode: 680mW or less (current consumption 28mA or less at 24V supply voltage)
Sensing output
NPN open-collector transistor
Maximum sink current: 100mA (Note 1)
 Applied voltage: 30V DC or less
(Between sensing output and 0V)
Residual voltage: 2V or less (Note 2)
[At 100m A (Note 1) sink current]
PNP open-collector transistor
 Maximum source current: 100mA (Note 1)
 Applied voltage: 30V DC or less
(Between sensing output and +V
)
Residual voltage: 2V or less (Note 2)
[At 100m A (Note 1) source current]
Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit protection Incorporated
Response time 
U-LG: 4ms or less, HYPR: 24ms or less, Selectable
Protection IP40 (IEC)
Ambient temperature
-10 to +55°C (If 4 to 7 units are mounted in cascade: -10 to +50°C or if 8 to 16 units are
mounted in cascade: -10 to +45°C) (No dew condensation or icing allowed)
Storage: -20 to +70°C
Ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH
Material Enclosure: Polycarbonate, Key: Polyacetal, Protective cover: Polycarbonate
Weight (Main body only) Approx. 15g
Accessory FX-MB1 
Notes:1) 50mA max. if 5 or more series connection types are connected together.
2) In case of using the quick-connection cable (cable length 5m) (optional).
3) Cables are not accessories. Be sure to use cables in table below.

Cable
Cable length 1m Cable length 2m Cable length 5m
Main cable Sub cable Main cable Sub cable Main cable Sub cable
 CN-73-C1 CN-71-C1 CN-73-C2 CN-71-C2 CN-73-C5 CN-71-C5
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CAUTIONS
 This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only.
 
 Take care that if a voltage exceeding the rated range is applied, or if an AC
power supply is directly connected, the product may get burnt or be damaged.
 Take care that short-circuit of the load or wrong wiring may burn or damage
the product.
 Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines, or put
them in the same raceway.This can cause malfunction due to induction.
 
 Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.
 If power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, ensure that the
frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the power supply is connected to an actual
ground.
 In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, inverter motor, etc.)
is used in the vicinity of this product, connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal
of the equipment to an actual ground.
 The ultra long distance (U-LG, HYPR) mode is more likely to be affected by
extraneous noise since the sensitivity of that is higher than the other modes.
Make sure to check the environment before use.
 Do not use during the initial transient time (H-SP, FAST, STD: 0.5 sec., LONG,
U-LG, HYPR: 1 sec.) after the power supply is switched ON.
 Be sure to using the quick connection cable (optional) as cable. When you ex-
tend the cable, be sure to use cables which have 0.3mm2or more of conductor
cross-section area. Extension up to total 100m is possible. However, in order
to reduce noise, make the wiring as short as possible.
 Make sure that stress by forcible bend or pulling is not applied to the sensor

 This product is suitable for indoor use only.
 Avoid dust, dirt, and steam.
 Take care that the product does not come in contact with oil, grease, organic
solvents such as thinner, etc., strong acid or alkaline.
 -
plosive gasses.
 Never disassemble or modify the product.
 This product adopts EEPROM. Settings cannot be done 100 thousand times
or more because of the EEPROM’s lifetime.
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OPTICAL COMMUNICATION
 When the setting of data bank loading / saving, copy setting, or copy action
 

However, in case using data bank loading / saving, use FX-502FX-505-C2

 
loading / saving, or copy setting cannot be carried out.
 Copy lock setting is set to copy lock ON “ .”
 Digital display is blinking
 “ .” (Only data-
bank loading / saving)
 When communication protocol of a
sub amplifier is set to communication
emission halt “ ” the setting
of data bank loading / saving, or copy
setting cannot be carried out to sub


 Make sure to mount closely like follows
since interference prevention function is
conducted by optical communication.
Main
 
Communication direction
 
sensor controllers, etc.) are connected together in cascade, install those prod-
-
ure. This product is included in Group D.
Group
A
Group
B
Group
D
Group
C
Communication direction
Group Model No.
AFX-301
FX-301BGHLS-401
BFX-301
FX-305FX-301-C1
CLS-403DPS series
DFX-500 series
 -
FX-MB1 (optional) on the communication window of each
corresponding product.
 Within each group, identical models should be connected in a lump.
 In case conducting copy setting of this device and other FX-500 series togeth-
er, functions which are incorporated in this device will be copied but functions
which are not incorporated in this device will not be copied.
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INTERFERENCE PREVENTION FUNCTION
 This device incorporates an interference prevention function by setting different emit-
ting frequencies from an interference prevention function by optical communication.
 For Interference prevention function setting procedure, refer to <PRO5> in
“PRO MODE OPERATION MANUAL.”
  
as shown in table below.
Response time
Interference
prevention function setting
H-SP FAST STD LONG U-LG HYPR
0248812
 
-


Example: Putting in 12 of this device and set STD of response time setting.
 Possible number of interference prevention is 4.
 

8th to OFF since interference prevention works from 1st to 4th, from 5th to
8th and 9th to 12th.
Communication direction
Interference
prevention
possible
range
Put a protection seal between

Or set communication protocol
setting in 4th to OFF.
Put a protection seal between

Or set communication protocol
setting in 8th to OFF.
Interference prevention
possible range
Interference prevention
possible range
  


 For communication protocol setting procedure, refer to <PRO4> in “PRO
MODE OPERATION MANUAL.”
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