4 INSTALL MORE AMPLIFIER OF SERIES CONNECTION TYPE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL (Connection type only)

●● Make sure that the power supply is OFF while adding or removing the series
Digital Fiber Sensor Amplifier FX-551 Series connection type.
ME-FX551 No.0058-72V ●● This product is not equipped with an automatic interference prevention function.
By setting different frequencies, interference can be prevented for up to four
Thank you very much for purchasing Panasonic products. units. For the setting method, refer to <PRO3> in “ 12 PRO MODE.”
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and optimum ●● In case 2 or more the series connection types are connected in cascade, make
use of this product. sure to mount them on a DIN rail.
Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference. ●● In case installing additional amplifier of series connection type, the maximum
15 the series connection types using sub cables (optional) can be added to an
WARNING amplifier using a main connection cable. (optional)
●● Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. ●● When connecting 2 or more the series connection types in cascade, use the sub
●● In case of using sensing devices for personnel protection, use products which cable (optional) for the second series connection type onwards.
meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel
protection applicable in each region or country. For mounting and removing the amplifier, refer to “ 3 MOUNTING.”

This product is not equipped with an automatic interference prevention function. How to cascade
Sub cable (Optional)
By setting different frequencies, interference can be prevented for up to four units. 1. Mount the amplifiers, one by one, on
For the setting method, refer to <PRO3> in “ 12 PRO MODE.” the DIN rail.
2. Slide the amplifiers next to each other,
1 INTENDED PRODUCTS FOR CE MARKING and connect the quick-connection
cables. End plate
●● This product complies with the following standards / regulations. 3. Mount the end plates MS-DIN-E MS-DIN-E (Optional)
Slide
<EU Directive> (optional) at both the ends to hold the
EMC Directive amplifiers between their flat sides. Main cable (Optional)
4. Tighten the screws to fix the end
plates.
2 PART DESCRIPTION
How to Remove End plate
UP key SET key DOWN key
• Teaching • Teaching • Teaching 1. Loosen the screws of the end plates. MS-DIN-E (Optional)

• Threshold value fine • Confirm setting • Threshold value fine 2. Remove the end plates. Slide
adjustment contents adjustment 3. Slide the amplifiers and remove them
• Select setting items • Select setting items one by one.

5 I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

Sensing output operation < NPN output type >
Digital display (Green / Red)
indicator (Orange) MODE key
MODE indicator: L / D (Yellow) (Brown) +V (Note)
･Lights when setting SENSING OUTPUT OPERATION MODE • Select modes
• Cancel during setting
Main circuit

Load
MODE indicator: CUST (Yellow) (Black) Sensing output + 12 to 24V DC
･Lights when setting LIGHT SENSITIVITY SETTING MODE +10
‒15 %
‒
MODE indicator: PRO (Yellow) (Blue) 0V (Note)
･Lights when setting PRO mode

<Reference> < PNP output type >

Pressing down SET key + MODE key for 3 sec : Set key lock or release key lock
(Brown) +V (Note)
Main circuit

3 MOUNTING (Black) Sensing output +

‒
12 to 24V DC
+10
‒15 %
Load
How to mount (Blue) 0V (Note)

1. Fit the rear part of the mounting section of Note: The quick-connection sub cable does not incorporate +V (brown) and 0V (blue). The power is supplied from the
the amplifier on a DIN rail. connector of the main cable.
2. Press down the rear part of the mounting 2. Press down
section of the unit on the DIN rail and fit the 1. Fit
< FX551□ terminal arrangement >
front part of the mounting section to the DIN
rail. 35mm width DIN rail

1. Push forward 1 Terminal No. Terminal name

How to remove
1 +V
2. Lift up 2
1. Push the amplifier forward. 2 Sensing output
2. Lift up the front part of the amplifier to remove 3 3 0V
it.

6 OPERATION PROCEDURE
How to connect the fiber cable
The changed settings are not stored if turning the power OFF while setting.
● Mount the fiber cables in the state power is not supplied. Therefore, confirm the settings by pressing the SET key before turning the power
● Be sure to fit the attachment to the fibers first before inserting the fibers to the OFF.
amplifier. For details, refer to the instruction manual enclosed with the fibers.
● Insert the fiber cables slowly into the inlets until they stops. Excessive force may ●● When turning ON the power, RUN mode is displayed and the digital display shows
damage the product. the threshold value (green) and the incident light intensity (red).
<RUN mode> • Displays threshold value (green) and incident light intensity (red).
1. Snap the fiber lock lever down till it stops 1. Snap
3. Return
• Teaching, threshold value fine adjustment and key lock function can
completely.
be set.
2. Insert the fiber cables slowly into the inlets • For setting method of each function, refer to “ 7 TEACHING MODE,”
Fiber lock lever
until they stops. (Note) “ 8 THRESHOLD VALUE FINE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION,” or “ 9
Fiber for emitter
3. R eturn the fiber lock lever to the original KEY LOCK FUNCTION.”
position till it stops. 2. Insert
<Sensing output operation mode> • Select either Light-ON or Dark-ON.
Fiber for receiver
• For the setting, refer to “ 10 SENSING OUTPUT OPERATION MODE.”
Note: With the coaxial reflective type fiber, insert the single core fiber cable into the beam-emitting inlet “P” and the
multi-core fiber cable into the beam-receiving inlet. • The default setting is “ ” (Light-ON).
If they are inserted in reverse, the sensing performance will deteriorate.

<Light sensitivity setting mode> • Displays light sensitivity setting and enables its setting.
• For detailed information, refer to “ 11 LIGHT SENSITIVITY SETTING
MODE.”

<PRO mode> • Detailed settings can be set for maximizing the performance of
individual functions.
• For setting items and setting method, refer to “ 12 PRO MODE.”

<RUN mode>

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7 TEACHING MODE 8 THRESHOLD VALUE FINE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION
Be sure that detection may become unstable depending on the use environment in ●● Set the fine adjustment of threshold value in RUN mode.
teaching if less margin is applied. Press down Press down
UP / DOWN key SET key
●● Teaching can be set in RUN mode.

Useful when sensing object can be set Confirmed

Automatically set without pressing down SET
key in approx. 2 sec.
2-point teaching This is basic teaching method.

<Thru-beam type> <Mirror reflection type> <Reflective type>

1 1 1 2
9 KEY 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.
<Set key lock>
2
2 Press down SET
+ MODE keys
simultaneously for
3 sec or longer
Automatic

<Release key lock>

1. Press the SET key in the sensing object present condition. Press down SET
+ MODE keys
simultaneously for
3 sec or longer
2. Press the SET key in the sensing object absent condition. Automatic

,
Stable sensing is possible
are displayed
Stable sensing is not possible

10 SENSING OUTPUT OPERATION MODE

Useful when sensing object cannot be set ●● When MODE indicator: L / D (yellow) lights up, sensing output operation can be
set.
This is teaching method in case small object or object in
Limit-teaching Press down Press down
back ground are existing. UP / DOWN key SET key

<Common to thru-beam type, mirror reflection type and reflective type>

Confirmed

Confirmed
or

11 LIGHT SENSITIVITY SETTING MODE

1. Press the SET key in the sensing object present ●● When the MODE indicator: CUST (yellow) lights up, light sensitivity setting can be
condition or non sensing object present condition. displayed.
2. Thru-beam type, mirror reflection ●● By pressing down UP key or DOWN key, light sensitivity setting can be changed.
type: Threshold level is shifted to ●● Press SET key to confirm the setting.
high value (low sensitivity) when UP
key is pressed down, and it is shifted SET key DOWN key
to low value (high sensitivity) when UP key MODE key
DOWN key is pressed down. (Note)
Reflective type: Threshold level is
shifted to high value (low sensitivity)
when DOWN key is pressed down,
MODE indicator
and it is shifted to low value (high
CUST (Yellow)
sensitivity) when UP key is pressed
down. (Note) Press down UP / DOWN key
Stable sensing is possible Press down
SET 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 Confirmed
percentage [approx. 0 to 999% (unit 1 %)] or incident light intensity [0 to 9999 (unit 1)].
For setting the shift amount, refer to <PRO1> in “ 12 PRO MODE.”

Useful when not want to stop production line and to keep the sensing object move

This is method to conduct teaching doing sensing

Full-auto teaching
object is moving.

<Common to thru-beam type, mirror reflection type and reflective type>

1. Pressing SET key down

Pressing
down long

2. Run the sensing object on the line and hold down the SET
key.

3. “ ” is displayed on the digital display (green) and

when the sensing object passed through, release the SET
Automatic key.

Stable sensing is possible

Stable sensing is not possible

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12 PRO MODE Notes: 1) Display of incident light intensity depends on the response time.
Response time Incident light intensity
●● When MODE indicator: PRO (yellow) lights up, PRO mode can be set. “ ”, “ ” Max. 4,000
“ ” Max. 8,000
SET key (confirm)
“ ”, “ ” Max. 9,999
UP (+) key (select) DOWN (-) key (select)
Notes: 2) When timer is used, set the timer time. The timer time differs depending on the timer range, as shown in
MODE key the table below. Set the timer time after setting the timer range. When setting “ ”,“ ”,“ ”,
“ ” and “ ” , the timer time of the timer range “1/10ms” cannot be carried out.

MODE indicator PRO (Yellow) Timer range Timer time

“ms” Approx. 1 to 9,999ms
Procedure “sec.” Approx. 1 to 32 sec.
“1/10ms” Approx. 0.1 to 999.9ms
The changed settings are not stored if turning the power OFF while setting.
Notes: 3) When setting the shift value using the digit display, the setting range differs depending on the response time,
Therefore, confirm the settings by pressing the SET key before turning the power as shown in the table below.
OFF.
Response time Shift value setting range
Response time “ ”, “ ” Max. 4,000
<PRO1> setting (Note 1) 250μs or less +, - 2ms or less +, - 4ms or less “ ” Max. 8,000
SET SET
“ ”, “ ” Max. 9,999
+, -
+, - +, - Notes: 4) To clear the value, turn off the time period holding function. Turning off the power switch also clears the value.
+, - Notes: 5) When “ ” is set, limit teaching is conducted according to the change in the incident light intensity, and
60μs or less 24ms or less then the threshold value is reset. Shift direction of the threshold value differs depending on the combination
of sensing output status and sensing output operation, as shown in the table below.
OFF-delay ON-delay
Timer setting No timer +, - timer +, - timer Sensing output Sensing output
SET Shift direction of threshold value
status operation
Sensing output ON Light-ON Limit teaching is conducted for the negative (-) side of the threshold value.
+, -
+, - Sensing output ON Dark-ON Limit teaching is conducted for the positive (+) side of the threshold value.
Sensing output OFF Light-ON Limit teaching is conducted for the positive (+) side of the threshold value.
One-shot Sensing output OFF Dark-ON Limit teaching is conducted for the negative (-) side of the threshold value.
timer
When timer is used, set the timer range and timer time. (Note 2)
+, - Default
Item Description
setting
Timer range
+, - Response time setting Set response time.
ms
Timer time

PRO1 mode
Timer setting Set timer operation.
SET +, - sec. SET Timer range setting Set timer range and timer time.
+, -
Shift amount setting Set shift amount of threshold value in limit teaching.
+, - 1/10ms
Be able to prevent from wrong operation of teaching.
Teaching lock setting “ ”: Teaching mode is valid
“ ”: Teaching mode is invalid
Shift amount setting Percentage display +, - Digit display (Note 3)
SET Digital display Incident light intensity can be displayed in percentage or the peak /
item setting bottom value can be displayed on the digital display (red).
Teaching lock “ ”: Peak / bottom value in the digital display refreshing
condition can be displayed.
PRO2 mode

<PRO2> setting Lock OFF +, - Lock ON Period hold setting

SET SET “ ”: Peak / bottom value in the hold condition can be
displayed.
+, - Digital display
Sets the viewing orientation of the digital display.
turning on setting
Setting items in Incident light Percentage Peak / bottom
digital display setting intensity +, - display +, - value Power consumption can be lowered.
SET “ ”: ECO OFF
“ ”: If any key operation is not carried out for 20 sec. in RUN
ECO setting
+, - mode, the digital display turns OFF.
“ ”: If key operation is not done in 20 sec. or setting the key
When peak / bottom value is selected, set the time period hold lock function in Run mode, all indicators turns OFF.
+, - setting. (Note 4)
Incident light intensity can be set to “0.”
Period hold setting SET Hold OFF +, - Hold ON When the correction amount is large, “ ” is blinked as the
+, - Display adjustment setting cannot be conducted normally.
Setting of digital setting “ ”: Display adjustment OFF
display turning Turning OFF +, - Turning ON “ ”: Incident light intensity is offset (in the negative direction)
SET to cancel sneaking light.
Reset setting – If setting to “ ” returns to default settings (factory settings).
+, - “ ”: Interference prevention function is disabled.
ECO setting Eco OFF +, - Eco ON +, - Full “ ”: Set this when emission frequency is changed and
SET interference prevention function is used. The maximum
number of sensor heads for adherence mounting is 4 units
+, - when 4 types of emission frequency are set.
“ ”: Set this to minimize the effect of ambient environment.
Display When this setting is set, mutual interference prevention
<PRO3> adjustment setting OFF +, - Confirm function is disabled.
SET SET Emission frequency
setting Response time is as follows when “ ” or “ ” is selected.
+, - F-1: 0.8ms or less, F-2: 0.9ms or less
F-3: 1.0ms or less, F-4: 1.7ms or less
PRO3 mode

Reset setting “ ”
SET SET Automatic * Not affected by “ ” setting.
<RUN mode> Response (Response time setting)
time
+, - Blink Blinks 3 times FAST: 120μs or less, STD: 500μs or less
“ ” LONG: 4ms or less, U-LG: 8ms or less,
Emission frequency setting HYPR: 48ms or less (selectable)
SET
This mode can change the threshold value depending on the cycle
+, - Setting of threshold (1 to 9,999 sec.) that is set with the variations of the incident light
value tracking intensity. The tracking shift amount is the one which is set at the shift
Different frequency setting Emission frequency 1 +, - Emission frequency 2 setting.
SET
Sensing output Selects whether tracking threshold when the output is OFF or when
+, - +, - setting the output is ON.
+, - +, - +, - Storage cycle
Selects a threshold storage cycle in EEPROM from 1 to 250 times.
setting
Ambient environment resistance setting Emission frequency 4 Emission frequency 3 “ ”: Limit teaching
+, - Threshold value is followed up on the basis of shift
amount.
Setting of threshold Setting of threshold (recommended when using thru-beam-type fiber or mirror-
Algorithm setting
value tracking tracking cycle OFF +, - 1 sec. reflection-type fiber)
SET SET “ ”: Auto teaching
Threshold value is followed up on the basis of each cycle.
+, - (recommended when using reflective-type fiber)

Sensing
output setting OFF +, - ON
SET

+, -

Storage cycle setting OFF +, - 1 time

SET

+, -

Algorithm setting
(Note 5) Limit teaching +, - Auto teaching
SET
<PRO1>

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13 ERROR INDICATION
●● In case of errors, attempt the following measures.
Error
Description Remedy
indication
EEPROM is broken or reached the end of its working life.
Please replace the product.
EEPROM writing error
Load of the sensing output is short-circuited causing an
Turn OFF the power and check the load.
over-current to flow.

14 SPECIFICATIONS
Connection type Cable type
Type
NPN output PNP output NPN output PNP output
Model No. FX-551 FX-551P FX-551-C2 FX-551P-C2
+10
Supply voltage 12 to 24V DC ‒15 % Ripple P-P10% or less
Normal operation: 960mW or less (current consumption 40mA or less at 24V supply voltage)
Power consumption
Eco mode: 680mW or less (current consumption 28mA or less at 24V supply voltage)
< NPN output type > < PNP output type >
NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100mA (Note 1) • Maximum source current: 100mA (Note 1)
Sensing output • Applied voltage: 30V DC or less • Applied voltage: 30V DC or less
(Between sensing output and 0V) (Between sensing output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2V or less (Note 2) • Residual voltage: 2V or less (Note 2)
[At 100mA (Note 1) sink current] [At 100mA (Note 1) source current]
Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit protection Incorporated
Response time FAST: 60μs or less, STD: 250μs or less, LONG: 2ms or less,
(Note 3) U-LG: 4ms or less, HYPR: 24ms or less, Selectable
Incorporated
Interference revention
Emission frequency selection method
function
(Functions at emission frequency 1, 2, 3 or 4)
Protection IP40 (IEC)
Ambient temperature -10 to +55°C (when 4 to 7 units are installed: -10 to +50°C, when 8 to 16 units are
(Note 4) installed: -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
Cable (Note 5) 0.2-mm2 3-core cabtire cable (2 m) provided
Weight (Main body only) Approx. 15 g Approx. 60 g
Notes: 1) 50mA in the case 5 or more connection-type units are connected in series
2) When 5-m-long one-touch cable (optional) is used with connection-type units
3) Response tisme varies depending on the emission frequency setting. Regarding the response time in the
case “ ” or “ ” is selected, refer to <PRO3> in “ 12 PRO MODE.”
4) In the case of connection type: When connected in series.
In the case of cable type: When adherence-mounted.
5) Cable is not provided with the connection-type product. Be sure to use the following cables (optional).
< Connection type >
Cable
Cable length 1m Cable length 2m Cable length 5m
Main cable Sub cable Main cable Sub cable Main cable Sub cable
FX-551□ CN-73-C1 CN-71-C1 CN-73-C2 CN-71-C2 CN-73-C5 CN-71-C5

15 CAUTIONS
●● This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only.
●● Make sure that the power supply is OFF while adding or removing the amplifiers.
●● 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.
●● The specification may not be satisfied in a strong magnetic field.
●● 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 (FAST, STD: 0.5 sec., LONG, U-LG,
HYPR: 1 sec.) after the power supply is switched ON.
●● When extending the cable length, use a cable with a conductor cross-sectional
area of 0.3 mm2 or more. Note that the maximum allowed cable length is 100 m.
However, in order to reduce noise, make the wiring as short as possible.
●● Set the power supply voltage by considering the voltage drop resulting from the
conduction resistance of the cable.
●● Make sure that the cable joint is not applied with stress, such as strain caused by
forcible bending or pulling.
●● This product is suitable for indoor use only.
●● Avoid dust, dirt, and steam.
●● Take care that the product does not come into contact with organic solvents such
as thinner.
●● Take care that the product does not come into contact with strong acids or alkalis.
●● Take care that the product does not come into contact with oil or grease.
●● This product cannot be used in an environment containing inflammable or
explosive 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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