Distance From Reflective Surfaces - Omron F3SJ-A P Series User Manual

Distance from Reflective Surfaces

Install the sensor system so that it is not affected by reflective surfaces. Failure to do so may hinder
detection, resulting in serious injury.
Install the sensor system at distance D or further from highly reflective surfaces such as metallic walls,
floors, ceilings, or workpieces, as shown below.
Reflective ceiling
Emitter
Detection zone
Reflective floor
Distance between an emitter and a
receiver (operating range L)
For 0.2 to 3m
For 3m or more
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D
Emitter
Receiver
L
D
Allowable installation distance
D
0.13m
L/2 x tan5 ° = L x 0.044 (m)
Wiring/Installation
Reflective surface
D
Receiver
5 5
L
E
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