Autonics BF4 series Instructions Manual

Autonics BF4 series Instructions Manual

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BF4 Series
High reliability of fiber optic amplifier for convenient mounting
Features
● High speed response : Max. 0.5ms
● Auto sensitivity setting(Button setting)/Remote sensitivity setting
● External synchronization input, mutual interference protection, self-diagnosis
● Reverse power polarity and short-circuit(Overcurrent) protection circuit
● Timer function : Selectable None / 40ms OFF Delay timer(fixed)
(Standard type, remote sensitivity setting type only)
● Automatically selectable Light ON / Dark ON
● Precise detection of small target and complicated place to install
Please read "Caution for your safety" in operation
manual before using.

Specifications

Standard type
Model
BF4RP
Response frequency
Max. 0.5ms(Frequency 1), Max. 0.7ms(Frequency 2)
Power supply
12-24VDC ±10%(Ripple P-P: Max.10%)
Current consumption Max. 45mA
Light source
Red
(modulated light)
Sensitivity adjustment Sensitivity adjustment button(ON/OFF)
Operation mode
Automatic selection of Light ON/Dark ON accordance with button setting
NPN or PNP open collector output
● Load voltage: Max. 30VDC ● Load current: Max. 100mA
Control output
● Residual voltage - NPN: Max. 1V(load current: 100mA), Max. 0.4V(load current:16mA) / PNP: Max. 2.5V
ON state under unstable sensing(When the target stays for 300ms in unstable area),
ON state when control output short-circuited
Self-diagnosis output
● Load voltage: Max. 30VDC ● Load current: Max. 50mA
● Residual voltage - NPN: Max. 1V(load current: 50mA), Max. 0.4V(load current:16mA) / PNP: Max. 2.5V
Protection circuit
Reverse power polarity, short-circuit(overcurrent) protection circuit
Indicator
Operation indicator : Red LED, Stability indicator : Green LED ON when the target stays in stable sensing level
Input of stop
-
transmission function
External synchroniza-
-
tion function
Remote sensitivity
-
setting function
Interference
Built-in differential frequency mode (set by frequency 1 or 2 by ON/OFF button)
※ 1
prevention function
Timer function
Built-in OFF delay timer, Approx. 40ms fixed
(selectable)
Sunlight : Max. 11,000㏓, Incandescent lamp : Max. 3,000㏓(Receiver illumination)
Ambient illumination
Noise resistance
±240V the square wave noise(pulse width : 1㎲) by the noise simulator
Dielectric strength
1,000VAC 50/60Hz for 1 minute
Insulation resistance
Min. 20MΩ(at 500VDC megger)
Vibration
1.5mm amplitude or 300m/s
Shock
500m/s²(approx. 50G) in each of X, Y, Z directions for 3 times
Ambient
Sunlight : Max. 11000㏓, Incandescent lamp : Max. 3000㏓ (received illumination)
illumination
Environ-
Ambient
temperature -10 to 50℃, storage : -20 to 70℃
ment
Ambient
35 to 85% RH, storage :35 to 85% RH
humidity
Material
Case : Heat-resistance ABS, Cover : PC
Ø4, 4-wire, Length: 2m
Cable
(AWG22, Core diameter: 0.08mm, Number of cores: 60,
Insulator out diameter : Ø1.25mm)
Accessory
Mounting bracket, Bolts/nuts
Approval
Unit weight
Approx. 65g
※ 1: Frequency 1(Normal mode) : Max. 0.5ms, Frequency 2 : Max. 0.7ms
※ The temperature or humidity mentioned in Environment indicates a non freezing or condensation environment.
B-30
BF4GP
BF4R
Green
Red
2
at frequency of 10 to 55Hz(for 1 min.) in each of X, Y, Z directions for 2 hours
External synchronization
input type
BF4G
BF4R-E
BF4G-E
Green
Red
Green
Built-in
Built-in(Gate/Trigger)
-
-
Ø4, 6-wire, Length: 2m
(AWG24, Core diameter: 0.08mm, Number of cores: 40,
Insulator out diameter : Ø1mm)
Remote sensitivity
setting type
BF4R-R
BF4G-R
Red
Green
-
-
Built-in
Built-in OFF delay timer
, Approx. 40ms fixed

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Summary of Contents for Autonics BF4 series

  • Page 1: Specifications

    BF4 Series High reliability of fiber optic amplifier for convenient mounting Features ● High speed response : Max. 0.5ms ● Auto sensitivity setting(Button setting)/Remote sensitivity setting ● External synchronization input, mutual interference protection, self-diagnosis ● Reverse power polarity and short-circuit(Overcurrent) protection circuit ●...
  • Page 2: Control Output Diagram

    Fiber Optic Amplifier Control output diagram Photo electric BF4R / BF4G BF4RP / BF4GP sensor Fiber optic sensor circuit Connection Fiber optic sensor circuit Connection Fiber optic (Brown)+V (Brown)+V sensor Max. 100mA ※ Load (Black)Control output Door/Area sensor (Black) Max. 50mA Load ※...
  • Page 3: Installations

    BF4 Series Dimensions (unit: mm) ● Bracket ● Connect the bracket Ø4 R1.6 16.4 35mm DIN rail 36.5 26.9 useable Cable:Ø4, 2m 65.3 Installations Mounting amplifier unit Installation of fiber optic cable ● When mounting the amplifier ● In case of using L bracket ①...
  • Page 4: Setting Mode

    Fiber Optic Amplifier Setting mode Photo Change the mode selection switch to SET electric LOCK sensor Fiber Sensitivity setting Set interference protection function optic sensor Light ON Dark ON Press ON+OFF at the same time for 2 sec. Door/Area sensor STAB indicator flashes continuously Press [ON] button Press [OFF] button...
  • Page 5 BF4 Series To set as max. sensitivity(Common) Prohibition of inputting External sensitivity setting[BF4R(G)-R] ① Execute the general sensitivity setting. Even though mode switch is at Lock position, it is able to ② Set the mode selection switch to [SET] mode.
  • Page 6: Off Delay Timer Function

    Fiber Optic Amplifier OFF Delay timer function Stop transmission function Photo [BF4R(G)-E]-Operation test (BF4R/BF4RP/BF4R-R/BF4G/BF4GP/BF4G-R) electric sensor ● Below test is available under Light ON state only. Standard type and Remote sensitivity setting type both Fiber ● If input of stop transmission is at Low state, transmission contain a built-in approx.
  • Page 7: Self-Diagnosis Function(Common)

    BF4 Series Self-diagnosis function(Common) Interference prevention function (Common) When fiber hood is contaminated by dust, transmitted light is lowered by element ability loss or received light is BF4R series has interference prevention function, two lowered by missing of optical axis, the self-diagnosis output fiber optic cables can be mounted very closely by setting will turn on.

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