Digital Fiberoptic Sensor FS-N Series
Digital Fiberoptic Sensor FS-N Series
Digital Fiberoptic Sensor FS-N Series
Quick Start
Mode/Output *2
FS-N10 Series
Up
Down
Preset function
Instruction Manual
Configure easily
with a single press
when receiving light
Sensitivity setting
*1 This is a channel switch on 2-output types. This is not equipped with the 0-line type.
*2 Press and hold the [MODE] button to make advanced setting changes.
Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum performance.
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it so that it can be used at any time.
Danger
Warning
Caution
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to product damage (product malfunction, etc.)
Note
Manual button
(
)
Main screen
(Displayed in red)
Expansion
protective cover
Expansion connector
Cable*2
Tip
Dust cover
See "FS-N10 Series User's Manual" for details on the features of the FS-N10 Series and
detailed instructions for configuration.
*1 Setting to "M" locks the power mode to MEGA mode. The switch is a channel switch for the
two output type. This is not equipped with the 0-line type.
*2 On the FS-N1C, this is an M8 connector rather than a cable. On the FS-N1EN, this is
an e-CON connector.
Mounting Unit
This product is just intended to detect the object(s). Do not
Warning
1
2
Do not wire the amplifier line along with power lines or high-tension lines, as the sensor may
malfunction or be damaged due to noise.
When using a commercially available switching regulator, ground the frame ground terminal
2
1
figure1
Do not use the FS Series outdoors, or in a place where extraneous light can enter the light-
Due to individual dispersion characteristics and the difference in fiber unit models, the maximum sensing distance or displayed value may not be the same on all units.
Attach the unit to the optional mounting bracket (OP73880), and secure with two M3 screws as shown in
figure2.
If the sensor is used for a long time with the APC function enabled and the LED is imposed
with a heavy load, the current consumption of the sensor for light emission will become constant and 'END APC' will be displayed. The sensor can still be used in this case. However,
replace the sensor if even small changes in received light intensity should be detected for
precise detection.
OP-73880
figure2
UL Certificate
3
4
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as an UL/C-UL Listed Product.
Use the power supply with Class 2 output defined in NFPA70 (NEC: National Electrical Code).
Power supply/ Control input/ Control output shall be connected to a single Class 2 source only.
Use with the over current protection device which is rated 30V or more and not more than 1A.
Included accessories
Instruction Manual 1pc.
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2
Note
If a thin fiber unit is used, an adapter provided with the thin fiber unit will be
required.
Unless the correct adapter is connected, the thin fiber unit will be loose and
not detect targets correctly (the adapter is supplied with the fiber unit).
Adapter
1.3
Adapter A
(OP-26500)
1.0
Adapter B
(OP-26501)
Appearance
To connect the coaxial reflective type fiber unit to the amplifier, connect the
single-core fiber to the transmitter side, and connect the multiple-core fiber
to the receiver side.
Single-core fiber
Multi-core fiber
Transmitter
Receiver
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
Warning
Note
1
2
When connecting with units other than N-bus (a general term for the KEYENCE wire-saving connection system) compatible sensor amplifiers,
including the FS-N10 Series, and the network unit NU Series, consult your
nearest KEYENCE dealer.
Turn the power off before connecting multiple expansion units.
Do not touch the expansion connector with your bare hands.
Common to
Thrubeam and Reflective Models
Press and hold until
"UGV" flashes
3
4
5
Workpiece
Slide the main unit and expansion unit(s) together.
Engage the two claws of the expansion unit with
the recesses on the main unit side until you hear/
feel a click.
Settings complete
Position Workpiece
z
Positioning Calibration
Press the [SET] button with no workpiece.
Place the workpiece in the location you wish to position it. Press and hold the [SET] button
for at least 3 seconds. Release the button when "5'6" flashes.
Common to
Thrubeam and Reflective Models
Calibration Method
Two-point Calibration
Two-point calibration is the basic method of calibration.
Press the [SET] button once without the workpiece, and then press it once again with the
workpiece.
Workpiece
Settings complete
With the FS-N10 Series, you can set the current value to 100.0 using simple operations.
Standardizing the current value makes it possible for the sensor amplifiers to instantly differentiate reductions in light intensity and is useful in predicting the need for maintenance.
Note
Workpiece
Workpiece
If "----" flashes for two seconds on the main screen, the light intensity is too small between
conditions when the workpiece is absent and when it is present. These values will be set,
but there is the possibility that detection may become unstable.
Tip
The various Preset functions listed below cannot be used when the ZeroShift function is enabled. Disable the Zero-Shift function before executing
the following functions.
The Preset functions are not suited for transparent workpieces and other
cases of detection with low light intensity differences.
You can disable various Preset functions by pressing and holding the [PRESET]
button.
Preset Function
This function adjusts the current value to "".
With light received, press the [PRESET] button. The current value is set to "".
Common
to Thrubeam and Reflective Models
Green "PST" lights up
Setting is ""
Pressing the [PRESET] button changes the setting and current value as shown below.
Presetting with preset disabled:
The setting is changed to "". The setting can be changed via the normal calibration
method.
Presetting with preset enabled:
Only the current value is changed to "", and the setting is not changed.
This function is most useful when performing simple detection using a thrubeam model fiber unit (e.g. completely blocked detection, such as when all
light axes of the fiber unit are interrupted by opaque workpieces).
Workpiece
Settings complete
Work-Preset Function
Near-maximum values while the [PRESET] button is being pressed and held are
Important
Note
The Work-Preset function can be used while the Preset function is in use
(when Preset is enabled).
Cannot be executed when the Preset function is already being used (when
the [PST] indicator is flashing). Press and hold the [PRESET] button to disable the Preset function before executing this function.
100.0
Workpiece
3.0
.0
[PRESET] +
Green "PST"
lights up
Note
Tip
The zero shift and preset function cannot be used together. To use the
preset function, you must first disable the zero shift function.
When using this function with reflective models, "" will be displayed when
there is a workpiece, and "" will be displayed when there is no workpiece,
making it easy to know when the workpiece is present or absent. Additionally,
even when with a reflective model, the background has higher light intensity
than the workpiece, if you set a condition with low light intensity to "" using
the Preset function and then using the Work-Preset function, register a condition with high light intensity as "", the background will display as "" and when
the workpiece is present, it will be displayed as "".
Tip
This function is primarily used to set the current value to "0" on a reflective
model fiber unit.
When a reflective model is first installed, the light intensity is sometimes not
set to "0".
If this happens, using the zero shift function to set the value to "0" when there is
no workpiece allows for easier understanding of the difference in light intensity.
Adjusting
After adjusting the light transmission level and light intensity sensitivity, the current values
will be adjusted to within the ranges listed in the table that follows.
Power mode
HSP*, FINE, TURBO
SUPER
ULTRA, MEGA
The maximum value for the light intensity while the [PRESET] button is being pressed is
Note
set to ", and light-intensity that is slightly higher than the maximum value at that time
will be adjusted to "".
The setting value is ""
The green [PST] indicator will light up.
Cannot be executed when the Preset function is already being used (when
the [PST] indicator is flashing). Press and hold the [PRESET] button to disable the Preset function before executing this function.
Tip
This function is useful when the intensity value is saturated after installation.
This function corrects the saturation via a simple operation, by automatically
calibrating the light transmission level and light intensity gain.
Output Switch
Initialization Method
While the current value is displayed, press the [MODE] button once.
Use
to switch the output (.QP/&QP), then press the [MODE] button again.
The output change completes, and the display returns to the current value.
2
3
Cable Types
FS-N11N/N12N/N13N/N14N
FS-N11P/N12P/N13P/N14P
Brown*1
Initial Settings
Initial Value
Pink*2
current 1 mA
or less)
Blue
FINE
Detection mode
Std (Normal)
Setting value
50
Output switch
L-on
0V
*1
*1 FS-N11P/N13P only
*2 FS-N13P/N14P only
FS-N11MN
Brown
Protection
circuit
Use the
to select "K0K6", then press the [MODE] button.
After initialization is complete, the display returns to the current value.
Power mode
Load
Load
White
(Control
output 2)*2
0V
*1
*1 FS-N11N/N13N only
*2 FS-N13N/N14N only
Overcurrent
protection circuit
Setting
(Short-circuit
current 2 mA
or less)
Black
(Control output 1)
Pink*2
Blue
*2
Overcurrent
protection circuit
White
(Control output 2)
Use the
PLC, etc.
Black
(Control output 1)
DC3.3V
12 to 24 VDC
Brown*1
Load
Load
Overcurrent
protection circuit
12 to 24 VDC
Press and hold the [SET] and [PRESET] buttons simultaneously for three seconds.
1
2
12 to 24 VDC
Orange
Monitor output (1 to 5V)
Black
Load
(Control output)
Blue
0V
Fiber
1
Always insert fiber from the side with writing
FS-N11CP/N12CP/N13CP/N14CP
12 to 24 VDC
(Control output 1)
2
1
4
3
Failure to follow the cautions below could reduce the detection range.
*3
0V
*1 FS-N11CN/N11EN only
(Control
output 2)*2
current 1 mA
or less)
*1
(Short-circuit
current 2 mA
or less)
Load
DC3.3V
PLC, etc.
Load
(Control output)
Overcurrent
protection circuit
12 to 24 VDC
*1
Load
Overcurrent
protection circuit
*1
Fiber cutter
(OP-87098)
When cutting a fiber unit to be attached to the FS-N10 Series, be sure to use a gray fiber cut-
0V
*1
ter (OP-87098)
Stopping the blade midway could cause a bad cut plane, reducing the detection range.
Do not use the same hole twice.
*1 FS-N11CP/N13CP only
*2 FS-N13CP/N14CP only
*3 FS-N11CP/N12CP only
FS-N11CN/N12CN
Function Configuration
Basic Setting
FS-N11EN/N12EN
MODE
J52
(KPG
6WT$
5W24
7.64
/')#
For FS-N11CN/N11CP/N12CN/N12CP/N13CP/N14CP
MODE
OP-73864
(Cable length: 2 m)
4
3
OP-73865
(Cable length: 10 m)
2
1
FINE mode
TURBO mode
SUPER mode
ULTRA mode
MEGA mode
5'6 5VF
5'6 5'V2
5'6 15'V
MODE
Error display
Cause
Solution
Check the load and return the current
within the rated value.
ErC
ErE
End APC
Loc
MODE
Consult your nearest KEYENCE office regarding error displays other than the ones listed above.
'0&
5V) (W0E
5V) &K52
5V) 5;5
Percentage Calibration*1
Zero-shift calibration
MODE
Settings complete
Go to detection setup mode
Go to display setup mode
Go to system setup mode
MODE
Detection Settings
System Settings
Disable APC
Timer OFF
Off-delay timer *1
Enable APC
On-delay timer *
DATUM1 mode *2
Standard current value display
DATUM2 mode *2
Area detection mode
Normal operation
*6
*1
Settings complete
Reset input
Analog scaling *5
Two Output *2
*7
User reset
Return to original
detection setup mode
Auto reset
*1 Press the
MODE
MODE
Timer OFF
*2 Press the
button to set the retouch sensitivity to a range of between .'W and .'W
and set the warning output level to a range of between 12 and 2.
Off-delay timer *1
MODE
Press the
button to toggle between Q((/Q0/-''2.
Can be set between the range of and .
Can be set between the range of and .
Can be used only for the types with the external input.
Note that these functions can be used via communication when connecting with the network
unit NU Series.
*7 Only monitor output types (FS-N11MN).
*3
*4
*5
*6
On-delay timer *1
One-shot timer *1
Settings complete
Display Settings
Return to normal display
*1 Press the
Reverse display
Sub-display off
Extended display
Bar display
Excess gain display
Light intensity hold display *1
Excess gain hold display *1
L-on / D-on display
Enable the saturation of the
Preset function *2
Disable the saturation of the
Preset function
Settings complete
Go to system setup mode
Go to detection setup mode
Return to original display setup mode
Return to normal display
*2 Press the
MODE
MODE
*1 Press the
MODE
Specifications
Type
Cable/M8 connector
Main unit/expansion unit
Standard 1 output
Cable
Expansion unit
Main unit
(with output cable)
Model
NPN
PNP
Control output
Monitor output (1 to 5 V)
External input
Light source LED
Response time
FS-N11N
FS-N11P
1 output
-
FS-N12N
FS-N12P
1 output
-
M8 connector*1
Expansion unit
Main unit
FS-N11CN
FS-N11CP
1 output
1 input
FS-N12CN
FS-N12CP
1 output
1 input
e-CON connector*1
Expansion unit
Main unit
FS-N13CP
2 output
-
FS-N14CP
2 output
-
FS-N11MN
1 output
1 output
-
FS-N10
N/A*2
-
1 to 5 V voltage output; load resistance 10 k or more; repeat precision 0.5% of F.S.; 1 ms response time (HIGH SPEED, FINE, TURBO)*4
Monitor output*3
External input
Expansion Units
Protection circuit
Number of interference
prevention units
Rating
Power voltage
0 for HIGH SPEED; 4 for FINE; 8 for TURBO/SUPER/ULTRA/MEGA (When set to double, the number of interference-prevention units will be doubled.)
12 to 24 V DC 10% ripple (P-P) 10% or less
NPN
PNP
Normal
Eco on mode
*1
*2
*3
*4
*5
*6
*7
FS-N11EN FS-N12EN
FS-N13N
FS-N14N
FS-N13P
FS-N14P
1 output
1 output
2 output
2 output
1 input
1 input
1 input
1 input
Red 4-element LED (wavelength 630 nm)
Output toggle
Timer function
Control
NPN output
output
PNP output
Case material
Case dimensions
Weight
Normal
Eco on mode
Approx 75g
Approx 45g
Approx 22g
Approx 22g
Approx 75g
Approx 20g
Use a cable length of 30 m or less for M8 connector and e-CON connector types.
Counted as 1 output when connecting with the network unit NU Series.
FS-N11MN only
SUPER : 1.2 ms, ULTRA : 1.8ms, MEGA : 4.2 ms
Input time is 25 ms (ON)/25 ms (OFF) only when external calibration input is selected.
Increases 100 mW (4.0 mA) for High Speed mode
One or two more units connected: -20 to +55
C; 3 to 10 more units connected: -20 to +50
C; 11 to 16 more units connected: -20 to +45
C. When using 2-outputs, one unit is counted as two units.
All temperature regulations are for when the unit is mounted on a DIN rail and installed on metal sheeting.
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