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F3C-AA42-1 Distance settable Photoelectric Sensor F3C-AA42-3J Stable Detection Background-Suppression-Type • Background influences are eliminated by a unique optical system for setting the detection distance • Small black-/white-error • Independant against ambient light • Sensing distance mechanically adjustable: BGS setting distance: 150...
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Permanent light = Object detected/stable function Blinking light = Object detected/instable function Materials Case: ABS plastic Lenses: Acrylic, PMMA 60g (F3C-AA42-1) / 180 g (F3C-AA42-3J) Weight Attachment Screwdriver for adjustment, instruction manual Ratings/Characteristics Item F3C-AA42-1 / F3C-AA42-3J 10 to 30 VDC; ripple 10 % max.
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F3C-AA42-1 Distance settable Photoelectric Sensor F3C-AA42-3J Engineering Data F3C- Spotdiameter via detection distance Detection dist./cm Operating range ( Sn = 20 cm / 45 cm / 60 cm / 75 cm) F3C - Operating characteristics Sn = 75 cm Sn = 60 cm...
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F3C-AA42-1 Distance settable Photoelectric Sensor F3C-AA42-3J • Installation and adjustment 1. Switch off power supply 2. Connect sensor 1 to the power supply station. Make sure that the correct voltage value is adjusted. Max. 30 sensors can be connected together. The power supply is linked from one switch to the other via M12-connector.
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F3C-AA42-1 Distance settable Photoelectric Sensor F3C-AA42-3J Maintenance Normally the F3C doesn’t need any maintenance. Only the optical surfaces 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.
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