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TCD210068AB_MODI

Volume Adjustment 

Fiber Optic Amplifiers

BF3 Series

PRODUCT MANUAL

For your safety, read and follow the considerations written in the instruction 
manual, other manuals and Autonics website.

The specifications, dimensions, etc. are subject to change without notice for product 
improvement. Some models may be discontinued without notice. 

Features

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Convenient DIN rail mounting type

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Response time: max. 1 ms

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Enables to adjust sensitivity with high accuracy by coarse and fine adjuster

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Selectable Light ON/Dark ON operation mode by control wire

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Reverse power protection and output short overcurrent protection circuit

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Adjustable length with free cut type fiber optic unit

Safety Considerations

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Observe all ‘Safety Considerations’ for safe and proper operation to avoid hazards.

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᜸ symbol indicates caution due to special circumstances in which hazards may occur.

᜸ Warning

  

Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.

01. 

Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that 

may cause serious injury or substantial economic loss.(e.g., nuclear power 

control, medical equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion 

apparatus, safety equipment, crime/disaster prevention devices, etc.) 

Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, economic loss or fire.

02. 

Do not use the unit in the place where flammable/explosive/corrosive gas, 

high humidity, direct sunlight, radiant heat, vibration, impact or salinity 

may be present.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in explosion or fire.

03. 

Install the unit on DIN rail or panel to use.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.

04. Do not disassemble or modify the unit.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.

05. 

Do not connect, repair, or inspect the unit while connected to a power 

source.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.

06. 

Check ‘Connections’ before wiring.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.

᜸ Caution

  

Failure to follow instructions may result in injury or product damage.

01. 

Use the unit within the rated specifications.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product damage.

02. 

Use a dry cloth to clean the unit, and do not use water or organic solvent.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.

Cautions during Use

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Follow instructions in ‘Cautions during Use’. Otherwise, it may cause unexpected 

accidents.

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When connecting an inductive load such as a DC relay, remove surge by using a diode 

or varistor. 

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Use the product after 3 sec of the power input.

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The power supply should be insulated and limited voltage/current or Class 2, SELV 

power supply device.

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Wire as short as possible and keep it away from high voltage lines or power lines to 

prevent surge and inductive noise. 

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When using switching mode power supply (SMPS), ground F.G. terminal and connect 

a condenser between 0V and F.G. terminal to remove noise.

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Since external disturbance light (sunlight, fluorescent lighting, etc.) can cause product 

malfunction, use the product with a light shield or slit.

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When sensing an object with the maximum sensitivity, an error of sensing distance 

can occur due to the deviation of each feature.

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Turn off the power of the fiber optic amplifier before installation or removal.

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When installing the fiber optic unit, check the bend radius of each unit written on the 

product manual. If the installed unit that has the bend radius under the rated range, 

causing optical loss so the sensing distance is shortened.

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Be sure not to scratch the surface of the fiber optic unit.

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Do not pull the cable of the fiber optic unit that is connected to the amplifier.

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This unit may be used in the following environments.

 

- Indoors (in the environment condition rated in ‘Specifications’)

 

- Altitude max. 2,000 m

 

- Pollution degree 2

 

- Installation category III

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