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DIGITAL FIBER SENSOR FX-301(P)(-HS)/305(P) PRO Mode Operation Guide For the operation method of FX-301B/G/H, refer to ‘Digital fiber sensor FX-301/302/303 series PRO mode operation guide’ on the SUNX home page. 1. Functional Description 6. PRO2 Mode 1-1. Functional Description......P.1 6-1. PRO2 Mode Functions and Settings ..P.35 1-2.
Page 2: Functional Description
Operation indicator (Orange) … FX-301(P)(-HS) : Lights up when output is ON. Output 1 operation indicator (Orange) … FX-305(P) : Lights up when output 1 is ON. FX-301(P)(-HS) : Lights up when the incident light intensity is great enough for stable operation. Stability indicator (Green) …...
Page 3: Diagram Of Functions And Settings
(Refer certain percentage increment in levels for changes in the range for lighting up. to p.34) ‘limit teaching’. (Refer to p.33) (Refer to p.32) [FX-301(P)(-HS) only] Digital Display Setting Digital Display Inversion ECO Mode PRO2 Allows selection of different...
Page 4: Others
When changing the status of any setting, ensure that the selected setting is subsequently confirmed. If confirmation is not performed, the new setting will not take effect. Example: When setting response time change. (In case of FX-301) 1Select ‘response time change’. Press the 2If the [Jog switch] is pressed, the current mode Jog switch.
Page 5: Factory Settings
3-2. Factory Settings Factory settings for the FX-301(P)(-HS)/305(P) are indicated below: If the unit is reset using the ‘9-4 Setting Reset Function’ from ‘PRO5 Mode’ on p.53, the resulting settings will be those indicated below: NAVI mode Model No. FX-301(P)-HS...
Page 6: Introducing Fx-301(P) Updated Version Unit
3-4. Introducing FX-301(P) Updated Version Unit Updated version units of the FX-301(P) (red LED type) have been manufactured since June 2004. There are some differences in the functions and communication method between these units and previous version units. 2. Initial direct code value changed Changes in appearance The factory default settings for the direct codes have been changed.
Page 7: Settings For Navi Mode
This mode sets the ‘threshold value’ by utilizing teaching. TEACH : Teaching Mode When using FX-301(P)(-HS) or FX-305(P) normal mode Refer to p.10 ~ for setting procedure The ‘threshold value’ can be set with any of the 3 teaching methods, ‘2-level teaching’, ‘limit teaching’...
Page 8 TEACH : Teaching Mode When using FX-305(P) window comparator mode The ‘threshold value’ can be set with any of the 3 teaching methods, ‘1-level Refer to p.13 ~ for setting procedure teaching’, ‘2-level teaching’ and ‘3-level teaching’. By setting two ‘threshold values’, both ON and OFF can occur between the two threshold value levels.
Page 9: When Using Fx-301(P)(-Hs) Or Fx-305(P) Normal Mode
(varies depending on the ‘threshold value’). However, when FX-305(P) is in window comparator mode, the percentage display function cannot be utilized. * The factory setting is; FX-301(P): 40, FX-301(P)-HS: 80, FX-305(P) output 1: 80, FX-305(P) output 2: 120. L/D: Output Operation Setting Mode This mode allows the selection of output operation from either L-ON (Light-ON), or D-ON (Dark-ON).
Page 10 This mode sets the timer operation and set the type of timer. TIMER : Timer Operation Setting Mode For FX-301(P)(-HS) the setting can be selected from Without timer / OFF-delay / Refer to p.23 for setting procedure ON-delay / ONE SHOT timer, and the FX-305(P) includes these and also ON-delay •...
Page 11 4-2. Teaching Mode [when using FX-301(P)(-HS) or FX-305(P) normal mode] The ‘threshold value’ can be set by utilizing three kinds of teaching, whichever ‘2-level teaching’, ‘limit teaching’ or ‘full-auto teaching’. * The factory setting is this mode for FX-305(P). (Refer to p.55) 2-level teaching is a method of setting the ‘threshold value’...
Page 12 Place a fiber within sensing range. Press the 1 Press the [MODE key] once to select ‘TEACH mode’. MODE key once. In case of FX-301(P)(-HS) In case of FX-305(P) Output 1 Output 2 Turn the Jog switch to select 2 FX-305(P): Turn the [Jog switch] to select the desired the desired output for setting.
Page 13 (Refer to p.55) Place a fiber within sensing range. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] once to select ‘TEACH mode’. key once. In case of FX-301(P)(-HS) In case of FX-305(P) Output 1 Output 2 Turn the Jog switch to select 2 FX-305(P): Turn the [Jog switch] to select the desired the desired output for setting.
Page 14 4-3. Teaching Mode [when using FX-305(P) window comparator mode] The ‘threshold value’ can be set using ‘1-level teaching’, ‘2-level teaching’ or ‘3-level teaching’. When FX-305(P) is in window comparator mode, teaching is performed using the teaching methods described in the section entitled ‘10-2. Output 1 Sensing Mode Settings’...
Page 15 5The display will indicate whether the upper and lower threshold value limits have been correctly set or not. • If ‘ ’ is blinking…the upper and lower limits have been set correctly. • If ‘ ’ is blinking…the upper and lower limits have not been set correctly.
Page 16 Incident light intensity 9,999 This is a method of setting the thresh- 2-level Teaching 2_SL old values (1_SL, 2_SL) by two levels 1_SL (P-1, P-2) teaching. Select ‘2-level teaching ( )’ in 1_SL 2_SL PRO6 mode beforehand. Time Output Output (L-ON) (L-ON) Setting in PRO6 mode beforehand...
Page 17 5The unit will enter the ‘P-2’ setting state and ‘TEACH’ (yellow) will blink on the MODE display. The status condition when a sensing object is present 6If the [Jog switch] is pressed while in the status condition that can be used as a baseline for the upper limit. when a sensing object is present that can be used as a baseline for the upper limit, then the display will blink and Press the...
Page 18 Incident light intensity 9,999 This is a method of setting the threshold range by three 3-level Teaching 2_SL levels (P-1, P-2, P-3) teaching and set the threshold values at the middle of ‘A’ and ‘B’ (1_SL) and ‘B’ and ‘C’ (2_SL). 1_SL After teaching, P-1, P-2 and P-3 are automatically 1_SL...
Page 19 The status condition when sensing object ‘B’ is present that has an incident light intensity in between that of sensing object ‘A’ and sensing object ‘C’. Press the 5If the [Jog switch] is pressed while in the status condition Jog switch. when sensing object ‘B’...
Page 20 4-4. Threshold Value Fine Adjustment Mode [when using FX-301(P)(-HS) or FX-305(P) normal mode] This mode allows fine adjustment of the ‘threshold value’ setting. Press the 1 Press the [MODE key] twice to select ‘threshold value fine MODE key twice. adjustment mode’.
Page 21 4-5. Threshold Value Fine Adjustment Mode [when using FX-305(P) window comparator mode] This mode allows fine adjustment of the ‘Threshold value (1_SL, 2_SL)’ setting. Press the 1 Press the [MODE key] twice to select ‘threshold value fine MODE key twice. adjustment mode’.
Page 22 Setting for 2_SL Press the 8If the [Jog switch] is pressed, the threshold Jog switch. value for ‘2_SL’ will be displayed. If an increased ‘threshold value’ is desired, turn the [Jog switch] toward the ‘ ’ direction. If a decreased ‘threshold value’ is desired, turn the [Jog switch] toward the ‘...
Page 23: Output Operation Setting Mode
4-6. Output Operation Setting Mode Output operation This mode allows the selection of output operation FX-301(P)(-HS) or FX-305(P) normal mode FX-305(P) window comparator mode from either L-ON (Light-ON) or D-ON (Dark-ON). Output Output operation operation L-ON L-ON D-ON D-ON Incident...
Page 24: Timer Operation Setting Mode
This mode allows the configuration and usage of the following timer operations: OFF-delay / ON-delay / ONE SHOT. Timer period can be selected from 0.5 ms to 9,999 ms. Please refer to ‘5-3. Timer Setting Function [FX-301(P)(-HS)]’ in ‘PRO1 Mode’ on p.28. FX-305(P) This mode allows the configuration and usage of the following timer operations: OFF-delay / ON-delay / ONE SHOT / ON-delay •...
Page 25: Pro1 Mode
5-1. PRO1 Mode Functions and Settings PRO1 mode is used mainly for configuring the details of basic settings. The response times for the FX-301(P)(-HS) can be switched among five levels: : Response Time Change Function H-SP (ultra high-speed), FAST (high-speed), S-D (reduced intensity), STD (standard) Refer to p.27 for setting procedure...
Page 26 Time chart (common to FX-301(P)(-HS)/305(P); however, only the FX-305(P) is equipped with ON-delay / OFF-delay and ON-delay • ONE SHOT timers. Sensing condition Beam-received Timer operation Output operation Beam-interrupted L-ON (Without timer) D-ON L-ON (ON-delay) D-ON L-ON (OFF-delay) D-ON L-ON...
Page 27 Refer to p.34 for setting procedure • FX-301(P) FAST, STD, LONG: 4-levels H-SP: 3-levels S-D: 2-levels • FX-301(P)-HS FAST, STD, LONG: 4-levels H-SP, S-D: 2-levels • FX-305(P) FAST, STD, STDF, LONG, U-LG: 4-levels H-SP: 3-levels Not incorporated...
Page 28: Response Time Change Function
4 If the [Jog switch] is pressed, the current mode will be Jog switch. displayed. In case of FX-301(P)(-HS) * FX-301(P)(-HS): The factory setting is ‘STD (standard)’. FX-305(P): The factory setting is ‘STDF (standard 2)’. FAST (high-speed) S-D (reduced intensity) STD (standard) LONG (long-range)
Page 29: Timer Setting Function [Fx-301(P)(-Hs)]
5-3. Timer Setting Function [FX-301(P)(-HS)] Four different timer operations can be selected: Without timer / OFF-delay / ON-delay / ONE SHOT. The available timer periods are 0.5 to 9,999 ms. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’.
Page 30: Timer Setting Function [Fx-305(P)]
5-4. Timer Setting Function [FX-305(P)] For output 1, six different timer operations can be selected: Without timer / OFF-delay / ON-delay / ONE SHOT / ON-delay • OFF-delay / ON-delay • ONE SHOT. For output 2, four different timer operations can be selected: Without timer / OFF-delay / ON-delay / ONE SHOT. Available timer periods are;...
Page 31 ON-delay • OFF-delay ON-delay • ONE SHOT Without timer OFF-delay ON-delay ONE SHOT (Output 1 only) (Output 1 only) Turn the Jog switch to select 7 If the [Jog switch] is turned, the digital display will blink. the desired timer operation. Select the desired timer operation.
Page 32: Hysteresis Function
5-5. Hysteresis Function This function selects the hysteresis from among three different levels (small / standard / large). Press the MODE key 1Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. 5 times. Turn the Jog switch 2 Turn the [Jog switch] once toward the ‘ ’...
Page 33: Stability Function
5-6. Stability Function [FX-301(P)(-HS) only] This function permits selection among three different stability indicator response levels (margin width: 5 % / 10 % / 15 % ), for changes in the range of incident light. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’.
Page 34: Shift Function
5-7. Shift Function This function allows changing of the shift amount for the ‘threshold value’ during ‘limit teaching’. (The percentage adjustment is variable from 0 to 80 %, in increments of 5 %.) Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times.
Page 35: Light Emitting Amount Selection Function
Press the 5 If the [Jog switch] is pressed, the current ‘light emitting Jog switch. amount level’ will be displayed. * FX-301(P), FX-305(P): The factory setting is ‘level 4 (MAX.)’. FX-301(P)-HS: The factory setting is ‘level 2’. Level 4 Level 3...
Page 36: Pro2 Mode
PRO2 Mode 6-1. PRO2 Mode Functions and Settings PRO2 mode is used mainly for selecting the detailed configuration of the digital display. This function allows the display to be switched among the different digital displays: :Digital Display Setting Function [incident light intensity display / percentage display / peak hold display / bottom Refer to p.37 for setting procedure hold display / changed intensity display (Note)].
Page 37 This function can be used to invert the display orientation, according to the :Digital Display Inversion Function direction of amplifier installation. Refer to p.38 for setting procedure * The factory setting is ‘Turn OFF’. When set to ‘Turn OFF’ When set to ‘Turn ON’ This function turns off the digital display to reduce current consumption.
Page 38: Digital Display Setting Function
6-2. Digital Display Setting Function This function allows the display to be switched among the different digital displays (incident light intensity display, percentage display, peak hold display, bottom hold display, changed intensity display). Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times.
Page 39: Digital Display Inversion Function
6-3. Digital Display Inversion Function This function can be used to invert the display orientation, according to the direction of amplifier installation. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times. Turn the Jog switch twice toward the 2 Turn the [Jog switch] twice toward the ‘...
Page 40: Eco Mode Setting Function
6-4. ECO Mode Setting Function This function turns off the digital display to reduce current consumption. If no operations are performed for 20 sec., the letters ‘ ’ will blink and then the digital display will turn off. If the [MODE key] or the [Jog switch] are operated, the digital display will light up again. When set to ECO OFF When set to ECO ON Current Consumption...
Page 41: Pro3 Mode
PRO3 mode can load configuration settings from the data bank and can save configuration settings to the data bank. Data bank The FX-301(P)(-HS) and FX-305(P) incorporate an internal memory for storing configuration information. Three different sets of configuration settings can be stored within the data banks, in channels 1 ( ) to 3 ( These configuration settings will not be deleted, unless they are intentionally overwritten by the data bank save setting function.
Page 42: Data Bank Load Setting Function
7-2. Data Bank Load Setting Function This function allows configuration settings information from the data bank to be selected and then loaded. This feature allows settings to be changed quickly at times of reconfiguration, etc. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times.
Page 43: Data Bank Save Setting Function
7-3. Data Bank Save Setting Function This function saves amplifier configuration settings. Up to 3 sets of configuration settings information can be saved in ‘ ’ ‘ ’ and ‘ ’ . Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times.
Page 44: Pro4 Mode
8-1. PRO4 Mode Functions and Settings PRO4 mode is used mainly for configuring the communications with sub units. * FX-301(P)-HS is not equipped with an optical communication function, so the PRO4 mode cannot be set. The optical communications function The FX-301(P) and FX-305(P) incorporate an optical communication function. By utilizing optical communications, interference can be prevented and configuration settings information can be copied among connected amplifiers.
Page 45: Setting Contents Copy Function
FX-301(P) and FX-305(P) units in which the optical communication function has been locked. Note) It is not possible to communicate setting information between FX-301(P), FX-301B/G/H(P) and FX-305(P) units using the setting condition copy function. Therefore, if units of different models need to be connected together, then units of the same model should be connected side-by-side.
Page 46: Remote Data Bank Load Setting Function
By utilizing optical communication, settings within the data banks of each connected amplifier can be loaded all at once. However, channel data will not be loaded for FX-301(P) and FX-305(P) units in which the optical communication setting function has been locked.
Page 47: Remote Data Bank Save Setting Function
8-4. Remote Data Bank Save Setting Function [Except FX-301(P)-HS] This function allows the current configuration setting information for all connected amplifiers to be saved into the respective data banks. Up to 3 sets of configuration settings information can be saved into each amplifier, using ‘...
Page 48: Selection For Communication Change To Permit / Not To Permit
8-5. Selection for Communication Change to Permit / Not to Permit If the optical communication setting change function has been locked when attempting to carry out copy / load / save operations on all amplifiers at once using the setting condition copy function, remote data bank setting function or remote data bank save setting function while in PRO mode, only the amplifier being configured will be locked.
Page 49: Backup Setting Function
8-6. Backup Setting Function When using units such as the FX-CH2, this function does not store the threshold values in the EEPROM when teaching via external input. This prevents frequent overwriting of data in the EEPROM. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times.
Page 50: Pro5 Mode
Furthermore, the interference prevention function can be set for FX-305(P). Direct Code FX-301(P)(-HS) and FX-305(P) contain certain encoded basic configuration information that can be set by inputting a 4-digit code. The functions that may be set using direct coding are: Response time, Hysteresis, L-ON / D-ON, Display setting, Adjust lock setting function, Timer operation and Timer period.
Page 51 If the Timer period is set to a time that does not correspond to a direct code value, then the remaining codes, other than that in the fourth digit, will still remain valid. At this time, the digital display of the FX-301 will indicate ‘...
Page 52: Code Setting Function
3 Press the [Jog switch] to enter the ‘code setting’ state. Press the Jog switch. 4 If the [Jog switch] is pressed, the current setting will be Press the Jog switch. displayed. * The factory setting is; FX-301(P): ‘ ’ FX-301(P)-HS: ‘ ’ FX-305: ‘...
Page 53: Adjust Lock Function
9-3. Adjust Lock Setting Function This function allows the selection of whether the ‘threshold value fine adjustment mode’ is enabled (Adjustment Lock OFF) or disabled (Adjustment Lock ON) in RUN mode (normal sensing operation). When set to Adjust Lock OFF, the threshold value can be adjusted directly in ‘RUN mode’ (normal sensing operation).
Page 54: Setting Reset Function
9-4. Setting Reset Function This function will cause all configuration settings to revert to factory settings. However, any settings that have been saved within the data bank will not be changed. If the information stored within the data bank is to be changed, then data bank settings must be overwritten with new settings by using the ‘7-3.
Page 55: Interference Prevention Switching Function [Fx-305(P) Only]
If the response time is set to U-LG (ultra long-range), interference prevention can be used for up to 8 units for IP-1 (4.5 ms) and up to 16 units for IP-2 (9 ms). This function is not equipped with the FX-301(P)(-HS). 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’.
Page 56: Pro6 Mode [Fx-305(P) Only]
PRO6 Mode [FX-305(P) only] 10-1. PRO6 Mode Functions and Settings PRO6 mode is exclusive to the FX-305(P). This mode allows both the sensing mode (Output 1: normal / window comparator / rising differential / trailing differential, Output 2: normal / alarm output / error output) and the hysteresis for window comparator mode to be configured. <...
Page 57: Output 1 Sensing Mode Settings
10-2. Output 1 Sensing Mode Settings Output 1 can be set to one of four sensing modes (normal / window comparator / rising differential / trailing differential). Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times.
Page 58 Window comparator mode 1-level 2-level 3-level teaching teaching teaching Turn the Jog switch to select 7 If the [Jog switch] is turned, the digital display will blink. the desired teaching method. Select the desired ‘teaching method’. * The factory setting is ‘1-level teaching’. Press the Press the 8 If selecting 1-level teaching...
Page 59: Output 2 Sensing Mode Settings
10-3. Output 2 Sensing Mode Settings Output 2 can be set to one of three sensing modes (normal / alarm output / error output). Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times. Turn the Jog switch 6 times the [Jog switch] 6 times toward the ‘...
Page 60: Others
In addition, the original display reappears when you release the [Jog switch]. ‘ ’ direction: FX-301 / FX-305 output 1 threshold value confirmation ‘ ’ direction: FX-305 output 2 threshold value confirmation 11-2. Threshold Value Confirmation Function The threshold value confirmation function allows confirmation of the threshold values even during RUN mode.

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