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tion can cover, you need to prevent interference manually with one of the 
two following methods:

 

● Attach the amplifier protection seal 

FX-MB1

 to the communication win‑

dow between the last amplifier in the valid range and the first amplifier 

of the next range (see example below).

 

Turn the communication function OFF (

) for the amplifier 

after

 the valid range (see example below). For the setting procedure, 

refer to the “PRO MODE OPERATION MANUAL” (only available in 
English).

 

● If you have mounted more than the valid range of amplifiers and the 

amplifiers use different response times, cover the communication 

window between two amplifiers with different response times with a 

protection seal or turn the communication function OFF for the ampli‑

fier in the master position.

Example

You have mounted 12 amplifiers 

and the response time is STD. This 
means, the valid range for the inter‑
ference prevention function is 4 ampli‑

fiers (

1

). The last amplifier in the 

valid range is highlighted in gray. 

To make sure that there is no interfer‑

ence between the 12 amplifiers, use 

one of the two following methods:

Communication direction

1

1

1

2

3

3

2

 

Cover the communication window between the 4th and the 5th ampli‑

fier (

2

) with the protection seal.

 

Turn the communication function OFF (

) for the amplifier 

marked with 

3

.

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Error codes and troubleshooting

The following error codes may appear in the digital display

Error 

code

Description

remedy

EEPROM is broken or reached 
the end of its working life.

Please contact our office.

Error writing on the EEPROM

Load of the sensing output 1 
is short‑circuited causing an 

over-current to flow.

Turn OFF the power and check the 
load.

 

(only FX‑

502□

)

Load of the sensing output 2 
is short‑circuited causing an 

over-current to flow.

Communication error when 

the amplifiers are mounted in 

cascade.

Check that all amplifiers are firmly 

attached and that there is no gap 

between amplifiers.

Communication error between 
the “master” communication 
unit and the subordinated 

amplifiers.

Check that all amplifiers are firmly 

attached and that there is no gap be‑
tween the “master” communication unit 

and the subordinated amplifiers.

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cautions

 

This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only.

 

This product is suitable for indoor use only.

 

● Make sure to add or remove amplifiers with the power OFF.

 

If you apply a voltage exceeding the rated range or if an AC power 
supply is connected directly, the product may get burnt or damaged.

 

Shortcircuiting 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.

 

● Avoid using the product where there are strong magnetic fields as they 

may prevent the product from working according to the specification.

 

Verify that the supply voltage including the ripple 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.

 

● Do not apply stress directly to the sensor cable joint or the fiber cable 

by forcibly bending or pulling.

 

The ultra long response time settings U‑LG and HYPR are more likely 
to be affected by extraneous noise since the sensitivity is higher than 
with other response times. Test the behavior of the product before use.

 

Do not use during the initial transient time (H‑SP, FAST, STD: 0.5 
seconds, LONG, U‑LG, HYPR: 1 second) after the power supply is 
switched ON.

 

● Use the quick-connection cable (see Specifications on page 8). 

You can extend the cable up to 100m max. with 0.3mm

2

 or more 

cable. However, in order to reduce noise, make the wiring as short as 
possible. 

 

Do not use the product in dusty or dirty places or in places that are 
exposed to steam.

 

Protect the sensor from water, oil, grease, organic solvents such as 
thinner, etc., strong acid, and alkaline.

 

● This product cannot be used in an environment containing inflam

mable or explosive gasses.

 

Never disassemble or modify the product.

 

This product uses an EEPROM. Due to the EEPROM’s lifetime, do not 
expect to make settings more than 100 thousand times.

Summary of Contents for FX-501 Series

Page 1: ...tput is active Yellow Sensing output is selected Orange Sensing output is operating 2 Sensing output 2 lit if output is active Yellow Sensing output is selected Orange Sensing output is operating 3 Digital display green red 4 UP key Functions Teach Fine adjustment of the threshold value Select settings 5 DOWN key 6 MODE key Functions Select modes Cancel 7 SET key Functions Teach Confirm selected s...

Page 2: ...e 5 I O circuit diagrams FX 501 NPN type 12 24V DC 10 15 Main circuit Brown V see note Load Black sensing output Blue 0V see note FX 501P PNP type 12 to 24V DC 10 15 Main circuit Brown V see note Load Black sensing output Blue 0V see note The quick connection sub cable does not have V brown and 0V blue The power is supplied from the connector of the main cable Terminal arrangement 1 2 3 Terminal n...

Page 3: ...mmended depends on the sensor type and whether the sensing object is present or not present or moving Sensing condition Recommended teaching method Sensing object is present and easily detectable 2 point teaching Sensing object is very small Other objects are in the background Limit teaching Production line cannot be stopped and sensing object is moving Auto teaching All teaching methods are avail...

Page 4: ...SL P 1 2_SL P 2 1_SL P 1 2_SL P 2 1_SL P 1 Teaching point 1 serving as the lower threshold value 2_SL P 2 Teaching point 2 serving as the upper threshold value 1 Press the SET key when the first sensing object is present 2 Press the SET key again when the second sensing object is present Display when stable sensing is possible Display when stable sensing is not possible If you select a value excee...

Page 5: ... shows Activating the key lock function 1 Press the SET and the MODE key together for 3 seconds or longer The digital display changes to show the key lock function has been activated Then the digital display returns to show the current values Deactivating the key lock function 1 Press the SET and the MODE key together for 3 seconds or longer The digital display changes to show the key lock functio...

Page 6: ... sensor amplifiers pressure sensor controllers etc install the prod ucts so that they are in order of group A B D and C as shown in the figure below This product is included in group D Within each group identical models should be mounted next to each other Communication direction Group A Group B Group D Group C Group Model number A FX 301 conventional version unit FX 301B G H LS 401 B FX 301 modif...

Page 7: ... gap be tween the master communication unit and the subordinated amplifiers 16 Cautions This product has been developed produced for industrial use only This product is suitable for indoor use only Make sure to add or remove amplifiers with the power OFF If you apply a voltage exceeding the rated range or if an AC power supply is connected directly the product may get burnt or damaged Shortcircuit...

Page 8: ... SP FAST STD 0 to 4 000 display in LONG 0 to 8 000 see note 4 Response time 2ms or less Zero point within 4mA 1 F S Span within 16mA 5 F S Linearity within 3 F S Load resistance 0 to 250Ω External input switchable with output 2 for FX 502 Signal condition of NPN non contact input High 8V to V DC or Open Low 0 to 1 2V DC at 0 5mA source current Input impedance Approx 10kΩ Signal condition of PNP no...

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