Distance setting laser photoelectric sensor
F3C-AL
Even in a reflective background such as
SUS, a stable detection of work of any col-
or is possible by simple distance adjust-
ment.
Features
Clear red spot ensures easy setting.
With its wide setting range 150 to 700 mm, F3C-AL is compat-
ible with standard conveyors. In the setting distance of 700
mm, the distance can be set easily with a 1.5x4 mm red spot.
Unaffected by a shiny background.
Insensitive to shiny objects in the background, the Sensor can
be installed in any place.
700mm
Small Black/White error:
1% (Setting distance 300 mm),
3% max. (Setting distance 500 mm)
A little black/white error saves adjustment time during setup
change.
Secure detection of shiny surface
Ensures stable detection of a 45-degree shiny surface. Detec-
tion of pouches, laminated packages or like minimizes setup
change time.
Full hysteresis detection range 0.5% max.
(for white paper)
6-turn adjuster ensures ease of adjustment.
150mm
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Photoelectric Sensors
Application
Detection of food being transferred
Detection of wafers through view port
(Reflective model)
F3C
F3C
Since it is a reflection
type, a viewport is
OK with one place!
The cup of yogurt
Detection of the object
between 150 to 700 mm max.
on the conveyor.
Wafer
Ordering Information
Sensors
Shape
Connection
method
Sensing/Setting range
120 150
700 mm
Red light
Operating mode
Model
NPN output
PNP output
Pre-wired with
M12-connector
Setting range
Light-ON/Dark-ON cable
connection selectable
F3C-AL14-M1J
F3C-AL44-M1J
Sensing distance
120 to 700 mm
Accessories (Order Separately)
Mounting Brackets
Shape
Model
Quantity
Sensor I/O Connectors
Cable spec-
ifications
Shape
Cable type
2m
5m
2m
Model
XS2F-D421-D80-A
XS2F-D421-G80-A
XS2F-D422-D80-A
4 con-
ductors
XS2F-D422-G80-A
XS2F-D421-D80-R
XS2F-D421-G80-R
XS2F-D422-D80-R
XS2F-D422-G80-R
E39-L40
1
Standard
cable
Straight
type
L type
5m
2m
5m
2m
Robot cable
(for vibra-
tion resis-
tance)
Straight
type
L type
5m
F3C-AL
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F3C-AL
Rating/performance
Item
Sensing
Setting range
Spot Diameter
Photoelectric
(light emission wavelength)
Power supply voltage
Current consumption
Model
F3C-AL14-M1J
150 to 700 mm (White paper 100 x 100 mm)
1.5 x 4 mm (Setting distance 700 mm)
Semiconductor laser diode (red) (670 nm) JIS Class 2
10 to 30 VDC [ripple (p-p) 10% included]
30 mA max.
Load supply voltage 30 VDC max., load
current 150 mA max. (residual voltage: 2 V max.)
NPN open collector output type, Light-ON/Dark-ON
cable connection selectable
Operation or reset: 10 ms max.
6-turn adjuster
Incandescent lamp/Sunlight: 5,000 lux max.
Operating: 0°C to 40°C, Storage: -25°C to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)
Operating/Storage: 35% to 85%RH (with no condensation)
20 M
W
min. at 500 VDC
10 to 55 Hz double amplitude 1.5 mm or 300 m/s
2
for 2 h in each of X, Y, Z directions
Destruction: 500 m/s
2
for 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
IEC Standard IP40
M12 connector joint type (standard cable length 200 mm)
Approx. 80 g
ABS
Acrylics
Adjusting screwdriver, Laser warning label, instruction manual
Load supply voltage 30 VDC max., load
current 150 mA max. (residual voltage: 2 V max.)
PNP open collector output type, Light-ON/Dark-ON
cable connection selectable
F3C-AL44-M1J
120 to 700 mm (White paper 100 x 100 mm) (Setting distance 700 mm)
Control output
Protective circuits
Response time
Sensitivity adjustment
Ambient illuminance
Ambient temperature
Ambient humidity
Insulation resistance
Vibration resistance
Shock resistance
Protective structure
Connection method
Weight (packed state)
Material
Accessories
Case
Lens
Reverse polarity protection, output short-circuit protection, mutual interference prevention
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Photoelectric Sensors
Characteristic data (typical)
Parallel operating range
Distance Y (mm)
4
3
150mm
2
400mm
1
0
700mm
Black/White error
Black and white error (%)
10.0
Sensing object
White paper: reflectivity 90 %
Black paper: reflectivity 5 %
Short distance characteristic chart
Distance (mm)
800
700
600
500
Setting distance 700mm
7.5
5.0
400
300
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
100
200
300
400
500
600 700
Distance X (mm)
2.5
200
185mm
100
90mm
0
150
200
300
400
500
600
700
0
50mm
70mm
White paper
Setting distance (mm)
Black paper
Materia
Hysteresis
Hysteresis (%)
3.0
Sensing object
White paper: reflectivity 90 %
Black paper: reflectivity 5 %
2.0
Black paper
1.0
White paper
0
100
200
300
400
500
600 700
Setting distance (mm)
F3C-AL
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F3C-AL
150mm
Output Circuit Diagram
NPN output
Model
Operating status of
output transistor
Timing chart
Cable con-
nection
Light
indicator
(red)
Stability
indicator
(green)
Main
circuit
Output circuit
1
150 mA
max.
10 to 30 VDC
Load
(Relay)
Incident
Interrupted
Light
indicator
(red)
Output
transistor
Load
(Relay)
ON
OFF
4
Z
D
3
Light ON
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
(Between 1 and 4)
Connect
B
to
A
or dis-
connect
B.
0V
Operation selectable
2
Connector Pin Arrangement
1
2
3
4
F3C-AL14-M1J
Light
indicator
(red)
Stability
indicator
(green)
Main
circuit
1
150 mA
max.
10 to 30 VDC
Load
(Relay)
Incident
Interrupted
Light
indicator
(red)
Output
transistor
Load
(Relay)
ON
OFF
4
Z
D
3
Dark ON
ON
OFF
Operate
Reset
(Between 1 and 4)
Connect
B
to
C.
0V
Operation selectable
10 to 30 VDC
2
Connector Pin Arrangement
1
2
3
4
PNP output
Model
Operating status of
output transistor
Timing chart
Cable con-
nection
Light
indicator
(red)
Stability
indicator
(green)
Main
circuit
Output circuit
1
Z
D
4
150 mA
max.
3
Load
(Relay)
0V
Operation selectable
10 to 30 VDC
Light ON
Incident
Interrupted
Light
ON
indicator
OFF
(red)
ON
Output
transistor OFF
Operate
Load
(Relay)
Reset
(Between 3 and 4)
Connect
B
to
A
or dis-
connect
B.
2
Connector Pin Arrangement
1
2
3
4
F3C-AL44-M1J
Light
indicator
(red)
Stability
indicator
(green)
Main
circuit
1
Z
D
4
10 to 30 VDC
Dark ON
Incident
Interrupted
Light
ON
indicator
OFF
(red)
ON
Output
transistor OFF
Operate
Load
(Relay)
Reset
(Between 3 and 4)
150 mA
max.
3
Load
(Relay)
0V
Connect
B
to
C.
2
Operation selectable
Connector Pin Arrangement
1
2
3
4
Connectors (Sensor I/O connectors)
Terminal No.
2
1
4
3
1
2
3
4
Cable core
wire jacket color
Brown
White
Blue
Black
XS2F-D42
#
-D80-
#
XS2F-D42
#
-D80-
#
Class
For
DC
Wire, outer
Brown
White
Blue
Black
Connector
A
B
C
D
Application
Power supply (+V)
Operation switching
Power supply (0 V)
Output
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Photoelectric Sensors