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R55F Series Fiber-Optic Color Mark Sensors

For Plastic and Glass Fiber Optics

R55F Series Sensor Features

Outstanding color contrast sensitivity; detects 16 levels of gray scale.

Depending on beam color, reliably detects the toughest color mark contrasts,
including 20% yellow against white.

Fast, 50-microsecond response. 

Choose from infrared or one of four visible beam colors: red, blue, green and
white.

Fibers mount in small and otherwise inaccessible areas.

Easy push-button programming options include Static TEACH, Static Single-Point
TEACH, Dynamic TEACH and Remote TEACH; plus manual sensitivity adjustment.

Non-volatile memory.

Glass fiber models function well in harsh environments typically associated with
printing processes.

Plastic fiber models function well in applications that require repeated flexing of
the fibers.

Fibers install quickly without tools.

Bipolar (NPN/PNP) outputs with three Delay settings (0, 20 or 40 milliseconds).

Choice of integral cable or QD connector models.

Mounts flat or to 35 mm DIN rail; two brackets included with sensor (one for
angle mount, one for flat mount).

R55F Series Sensor Overview

The R55F Fiber-Optic Sensor was developed to provide simplicity of operation and
access to tight areas for color mark (registration) sensing applications. The R55F is a
technological advancement from earlier R55 models.

R55F sensors feature TEACH mode sensitivity adjustment, by presenting the light and
the dark sensing conditions to the sensor. In addition, sensitivity may be fine-tuned at
any time by simply clicking the “+” or “-” buttons on the sensor. The ten-element signal
strength light bar clearly displays the relative received signal strength.

The bipolar (one NPN and one PNP) outputs may be programmed to include a 20 or
40-millisecond pulse stretcher (OFF Delay), if required. Both TEACH mode sensitivity
adjustment and output SETUP are accomplished using the push-buttons on the sensor,
or by supplying input pulses via the Remote Teach input.

TEACH mode has two options: Static TEACH and Dynamic TEACH. Static TEACH is
used to manually set the two sensing conditions individually or to program a specific
condition to be sensed (single-point TEACH). Dynamic TEACH provides a means for
teaching a series of conditions on-the-fly; the R55F “averages” the sensing events and
automatically sets (and periodically updates via the adaptive threshold feature) the
switch point between light and dark conditions.

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Summary of Contents for R55F Series

Page 1: ...or was developed to provide simplicity of operation and access to tight areas for color mark registration sensing applications The R55F is a technological advancement from earlier R55 models R55F sensors feature TEACH mode sensitivity adjustment by presenting the light and the dark sensing conditions to the sensor In addition sensitivity may be fine tuned at any time by simply clicking the or butt...

Page 2: ...5FP 0 040 dia Fibers 60 mm 2 4 5 wire 2 m 6 5 cable R55FPQ 5 pin Euro style QD Visible Green 525 nm R55FPG 0 040 dia Fibers 28 mm 1 1 5 wire 2 m 6 5 cable R55FPGQ 5 pin Euro style QD Visible Blue 475 nm R55FPB 0 040 dia Fibers 28 mm 1 1 5 wire 2 m 6 5 cable R55FPBQ 5 pin Euro style QD Visible White 450 650 nm R55FPW 0 040 dia Fibers 28 mm 1 1 5 wire 2 m 6 5 cable R55FPWQ 5 pin Euro style QD Model ...

Page 3: ...embly 2 If not already done separate bifurcated fibers by approximately 2 from the control ends 3 Slide the fiber clip to the open position A 4 Insert the fiber ends into each port and push them in as far as they will go B 5 Slide the fiber clip back into place locking the fibers into position C Fiber Optic Mounting Considerations Mount the sensing end of the fiber optic assembly so that the light...

Page 4: ... the sensor is in RUN mode by clicking the and buttons Each click translates to 1 2 segment on the signal strength light bar For best sensing reliability the light and dark conditions should register equally distant from the switch point on the signal strength light bar Single Point TEACH The R55F sensor also may be taught a single specific target using an alternate Static TEACH procedure The sens...

Page 5: ...ss and hold STATIC button until LO and DO indicators alternately flash then release button SETUP DO LO OFF Delay Switch Point DYNAMIC STATIC Press and Hold 2 seconds LO and DO Alternately flash green ON amber indicating ready to teach output ON condition Light Bar Goes OFF TEACH Condition to be Sensed Output ON state Present the output ON sensing condition and double click STATIC button SETUP DO L...

Page 6: ...AMIC button while sampling light and dark sensing conditions SETUP DO LO OFF Delay Switch Point DYNAMIC STATIC Continue to Depress While Sensor Samples Light and Dark Conditions LO and DO Alternately flash green OFF Light Bar Remains OFF Release the DYNAMIC button when finished sampling light and dark sensing conditions SETUP DO LO OFF Delay Switch Point DYNAMIC STATIC Release Contrast accepted on...

Page 7: ...tons until the signal strength light bar turns OFF 2 Click EITHER push button to toggle through the six possible settings indicated as follows SETUP DO LO OFF Delay Switch Point DYNAMIC STATIC Press and Hold Both Push Buttons Figure 3 SETUP mode Output Configuration Delay Indicator LO Indicator DO Indicator Light operate with no delay OFF ON OFF Light operate with 20 ms delay Flashing ON OFF Light...

Page 8: ...acceptably low contrast and returns to re teach the Output ON condition Step 1 Remote Static Single Point TEACH The single point TEACH may also be performed using the remote wire Present the target and single click the remote wire Wait for at least 0 8 second then double click the remote wire If the TEACH is successful the sensor will flash the middle two LEDs of the bar graph and return to RUN mo...

Page 9: ... buttons 0 8 sec Two pulses to Enter SETUP Sequential pulses to toggle between configuration choices T T T T etc 0 8 sec T T 0 8 sec Figure 8 SETUP mode T Pulse four times to enable or disable push button T T T T T T Figure 9 Push button lockout R55F Series Sensor Dimensions SETUP DO LO OFF Delay Switch Point DYNAMIC STATIC SETUP DO LO OFF Delay Switch Point DYNAMIC STATIC 35 0 mm 1 40 11 6 mm 0 4...

Page 10: ...MA 6 Connections Power 2 m or 9 m PVC jacketed 5 conductor cable or 5 pin Euro style quick disconnect QD connector Fibers Fiber clip no tool required Operating Conditions Temperature 10 to 55 C 14 to 131 F Maximum Relative Humidity 90 at 50 C non condensing Application Notes Do not mount the fiber tip directly perpendicular to shiny surfaces position it at approximately a 15 angle in relation to t...

Page 11: ... 5 mm 0 10 10 0 mm 0 40 7 5 mm 0 30 20 0 mm 0 79 35 0 mm 1 38 40 0 mm 1 58 3 5 mm 0 14 4x R2 5 0 10 4x 5 0 mm 0 20 29 5 mm 1 16 15 0 mm 0 59 7 2 mm 0 28 6 0 mm 0 24 35 0 mm 1 40 50 8 mm 2 00 65 0 mm 2 56 64 0 mm 2 52 50 8 mm 2 00 30 4 mm 1 20 Quick Disconnect QD Cables 5 Pin Euro MQDC1 506 MQDC1 515 MQDC1 530 MQDC1 506RA MQDC1 515RA MQDC1 530RA 2 m 6 5 5 m 15 9 m 30 2 m 6 5 5 m 15 9 m 30 Style Mod...

Page 12: ...uitry necessary to allow their use in personnel safety applications A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de energized sensor output condition Consult your current Banner Safety Products catalog for safety products which meet OSHA ANSI and IEC standards for personnel protection Euro Style Field Wireable Connectors Contacts Gold plated 4 pin models rated 250V ac dc max 4 ...

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