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Distance settable Photoelectric Sensor 

 

F3C-AA42-1

 

F3C-AA42-3J

 

 

 

Product specifications subject to change without notice 

 

Datenblatt f3c-aa42-3j/ 01.12.98 

 

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Specifications 

 

Item 

F3C-AA42-1 / F3C-AA42-3J 

LED for emitter 

Infrared LED (wavelength 880 nm) 

Sensitivity adjustment for BGS 

6-turn endless adjustor 

Sensitivity adjustment for near side detector 
Typical adjustment range 

1-turn potentiometer 
0 ... 200 mm (Kod.-Gry./90 % refl.) 

Connecting method/cable length 
 
  

(Only 

F3C-AA42-3J) 

  

(Only 

F3C-AA42-3J) 

Prewired 
Power supply (M12 plug) / 30 cm (4 x 0,34 mm²) 
Neighbg. sens. (M12 socket) / 150 cm (4 x 0,34 mm²) 
Valve output (without socket) / 200 cm (2 x 0,35 mm²) 

Output configuration 

PNP 

Control output 
  

(Only 

F3C-AA42-3J) 

 

Dark-on 
Jamming contol output/input via M12 moulded 
plug/socket, prewired valve control output 

Circuit protection 

Load short-circuit protection and mutual 
interference suppression 

LED stability-/function indication 

Permanent light  = Object detected/stable function 
Blinking light 

= Object detected/instable function 

Materials 

Case: ABS 

plastic 

Lenses: Acrylic, 

PMMA 

Weight 

60g (F3C-AA42-1) / 180 g (F3C-AA42-3J) 

Attachment 

Screwdriver for adjustment, instruction manual 

 

Ratings/Characteristics 

 

Item 

F3C-AA42-1 / F3C-AA42-3J 

Power supply voltage 

10 to 30 VDC; ripple 10 % max. 

Current consumption 

40 mA max. 

Settable distance for background suppression 

150... 900 mm 
(Kod. -Gray-Cd., 90 % refl., 200 x 200 mm) 

Detecting distance (recommended) 

0 ... 750 mm 
(Kodak-Gray-Cd., 90 % refl., 200 x 200 mm) 

Hysteresis 

BGS-receiver: 

Max. 2 % of adjusted distance 

Energetic receiver:  Max. 20 % of adjusted distance 

Reflectivity (Black-/white-error) 

max. 10 % of detection distance (Smax. 750 mm) 

Spot size 

40 mm diameter at 750 mm detection distance 

Response time 

max. 10 ms for both operation and release 

Control/Valve output current  (Only F3C-AA42-3J) 

150 mA max. at 30 VDC (voltage drop max. 2,0V) 

Jamming supply current  

(Only F3C-AA42-3J)   5 A max. at 30 VDC (max. 30 sensor may be 

connected for jamming control) 

Ambient illumination 

Incandescent lamp: Illumination on optical spot: 
max.5.000 lx  
Sunlight: Illumination on optical spot: max. 5.000 lx  
Fluorescent lamps: max. 5.000 lx 

Ambient temperature 

Operating: -5°C to +55°C (no icing) 

Insulation resistance 

20 M

 min. (at 500 VDC) 

Dielectric strength 

1.000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1min. 

Vibration resistance 

10 ... 55 Hz, amplitude =  +/-1,5 mm (or 300 m/s²) for 
2 hrs. each in X, Y and Z-direction 

Shock resistance 

Pulse shape: half-sine, peak acceleration: 
300 m /s², duration of pulse: 18 ms 

Enclosure rating 

IP 54 

Summary of Contents for F3C-AA42-1

Page 1: ...S setting distance 150 900 mm Detecting distance 0 750 mm Small housing case specially designed for conveyer application only 8 mm of thickness on the top of the housing Nearly no blind zone by using...

Page 2: ...ment instruction manual Ratings Characteristics Item F3C AA42 1 F3C AA42 3J Power supply voltage 10 to 30 VDC ripple 10 max Current consumption 40 mA max Settable distance for background suppression 1...

Page 3: ...perating range Sn 20 cm 45 cm 60 cm 75 cm Reflecting object Kodak Gray Card 90 reflectivity 200 mm x 200 mm F3C Spotdiameter via detection distance 0 0 5 1 1 5 2 2 5 3 3 5 4 4 5 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70...

Page 4: ...S Conveyor Sensor 1 Vertical detection 2 Horizontal detection Reflecting object Kodak Gray Card 90 reflectivity 200 mm x 200 mm Vertical F3C Vertical detection angle 2 0 1 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 2...

Page 5: ...0 40 50 60 70 80 15cm 30cm 45cm 60cm 75cm BGS Setting distance Sensing distance cm 18 6 3 90 Pos Functional description 10 IR emitting LED 20 Near side detector 30 Optical module 40 Black coloured adj...

Page 6: ...V Valve bn bk ye bl bk Timing chart Light is not received red OFF OFF Release Jamming control connections and principal circuit Only F3C AA42 3J F3C AA42 3J Plug for power supply Socket for neighbouri...

Page 7: ...object is detected Otherwise increase sensitivity by turning the yellow knob clockwise 8 When object is removed the red LED should not light or blink Recommended adjustment The adjusted sensing dista...

Page 8: ...urfaces should be cleaned from time to time by using a soft cloth Startup Operation A maximum of 300 ms is required from the time power is turned on until F3C is able to detect objects If power is sup...

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