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If the product is damaged or does not operate according to specifications, contact the dealer from who you purchased the product or your nearest dealer. Types of Manual There are different types of users manual for the FX-750 series, as listed below. Manual Name Contents of Manual FX-750 Series User’s Manual (Basic...
1.1 Safety Precautions (Always Observe) 1.1 Safety Precautions (Always Observe) This section explains important rules that must be observed to prevent human injury and property damage. ■ “Warning” is classified according to the degree of danger. Risk of death or serious injury. ●...
1.2 Handling Precautions 1.2 Handling Precautions ■ In this manual, the following symbols are used to indicate safety information that must be observed. Indicates an action that is prohibited or a matter that requires caution. Indicates an action that must be taken. Indicates supplemental information.
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1.2 Handling Precautions ● The display may corrupt if it is impacted by strong static electricity. To restore the display, perform the following operation. • Operate the button (switch between the setting screen and the RUN Mode screen) • Restart the power supply ●...
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1.2 Handling Precautions ● When using equipment that generates noise (switching regulators, high-voltage inverter motors, etc.) around where the product is mounted, ground the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the equipment. ● Load the control output line to a current of no more than 100 mA. When two or more amplifiers are connected, the output is 20 mA.
1.3 Copyright and Trademark-Related Descriptions 1.3 Copyright and Trademark-Related Descriptions ● Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual. ● Unauthorized duplication of this document is strictly prohibited. ● Other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
1.4 Open Source Software (OSS) 1.4 Open Source Software (OSS) This product includes the following open source software. ● stm32f4xx_hal_driver (BSD 3-Clause) ● CMSIS Device (BSD 3-Clause) ● CMSIS compiler ICCARM (Apache-2.0) ● CMSIS (Apache-2.0) License information for the open source software used in this product is as follows. 1.4.1 Copyright License stm32f4xx_hal_driver BSD 3-Clause License...
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1.4 Open Source Software (OSS) CMSIS Device BSD 3-Clause License COPYRIGHT(c) 2017 STMicroelectronics All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
1.6 Contents of Package 1.6 Contents of Package The following accessories are included in the product package. Before using the product, make sure that no items are missing. Amplifier FX-751/NPN output type, FX-751P/PNP output type ● Amplifier Unit ● Amplifier Protection Seals: 1 set ●...
2.1 System Configuration 2.1 System Configuration FX-750 series amplifiers are used in combination with the fiber (sold separately) of the detector. It can be combined with control devices such as PLCs to control inspection. This shows a typical configuration. WUME-FX750-1...
2.2 Description of Parts 2.2 Description of Parts ■ FX-751(P) Name Fiber insertion hole (light emitter) Fiber insertion hole (light receiver) Fiber lock lever Output indicator (orange) Digital display Operation unit cover Optical synchronization window Quick-connection cable connector ■ Operation unit/display unit Name MODE key Minus key [-]...
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2.2 Description of Parts Name Plus key [+] Received light intensity display Zero set indicator (see Note 1) Threshold display L/D indicator (see Note 2) (Note 1) Displayed when the zero setting is ON. ● [Z] appears next to the received light intensity ●...
3 Installation and Connections 3.1 Installation and Connections...............3-2 3.1.1 Attaching Quick-connection Cables to the Amplifier ......3-2 3.1.2 Removing Quick-connection Cables from the Amplifier....3-2 3.1.3 Preparation Before Installing ............3-3 3.1.4 Applying the Amplifier Protection Seal (When Automatic Mutual Interference Prevention Is Not Used) ..........
3.1 Installation and Connections 3.1 Installation and Connections 3.1.1 Attaching Quick-connection Cables to the Amplifier Hold the quick-connection cable (sold separately) by the base of the cable (area shown in gray) without touching the tabs. Align the tabs of the quick-connection cable with the grooves of the amplifier connector. Insert gently until it clicks into place.
3.1 Installation and Connections ● Always turn off the power before removing the quick-connection cable (sold separately). ● Pulling on a connector without pressing down may damage the tabs. ● Pulling on the cable may cause it to break. 3.1.3 Preparation Before Installing For information on installation environments, refer to Specifications on "P.8-2".
3.1 Installation and Connections 3.1.5 Attaching the Amplifier to the DIN Rail On the bottom of the amplifier, hook the tab at the rear of the mounting area onto the 35 mm wide DIN rail. While pressing the rear part forward, insert the front tabs into the DIN rail. ●...
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3.1 Installation and Connections Hook the tabs on the rear of the mount located on the bottom of the amplifier to the MS- DIN-2 (sold separately), just as you would attach it to a DIN rail. While pressing the rear part forward, insert the front tabs into the MS-DIN-2 (sold separately).
3.1 Installation and Connections ● Multiple amplifiers cannot be connected together if using amplifier mounting bracket MS-DIN-2 (sold separately) to install an amplifier. ● M3 screws are not included with amplifier mounting bracket MS-DIN-2 (sold separately). They must be provided separately. 3.1.7 Removing the Amplifier From the DIN Rail Release the amplifier by pressing it forward and lifting the front up.
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3.1 Installation and Connections Attach each amplifier to a 35 mm wide DIN rail. (Refer to "3.1.5 Attaching the Amplifier to the DIN Rail") Slide the amplifiers into place and connect the quick-connection cables. Attach end plates MS-DIN-E (sold separately) with the flat side facing inward so as to enclose the connected units at both ends.
3.1 Installation and Connections 3.1.9 Removing Connected Amplifiers Loosen the screw and remove the end plates MS-DIN-E (sold separately). Slide and remove amplifiers one at a time. ● Always turn off the power before removing amplifiers. 3.1.10 Attaching the Fiber Tilt down the fiber lock lever on the amplifier until it stops securely.
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3.1 Installation and Connections ● Sensing range may be reduced if the fiber is not inserted all the way into the insertion hole. Make sure to push it in until it stops. ● Only insert the fiber into the amplifier after the attachment has been installed. For more information, refer to the operating instructions included with the fiber.
3.2 Wiring diagram 3.2 Wiring diagram 3.2.1 FX-751 NPN Output Type Wiring diagram (* 1) Quick-connection child cables do not have brown or blue leads. Power is supplied from the connector of the parent cable. 3.2.2 FX-751P PNP Output Type Wiring diagram (* 1) Quick-connection child cables do not have brown or blue leads.
4.1 Initial Language Setting 4.1 Initial Language Setting This is the initial setting to configure when the power is turned ON for the first time or at initialization. Select the language to be displayed on-screen. Turn on the power and confirm that "English" is displayed on the screen of the sensor unit. Select the desired language by pressing the [+] or [-] key.
4.2 Configuring L/D Switching 4.2 Configuring L/D Switching Configures whether sensing output is ON when there is received light or no received light. Received light: The received light intensity is above the threshold. No received light: The received light intensity is below the threshold. Sensing output operation Light-ON Dark-ON...
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4.2 Configuring L/D Switching Relationship between the presence of received light and L/D switching Make sure the screen is the RUN Mode screen. Press the [MODE] key. When "L/D switching" is displayed on the screen, press the [SET] key. Press the [+] or [-] key to select between Light-ON and Dark-ON. Press the [SET] key to complete the setting.
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4.2 Configuring L/D Switching When "L/D switching" is displayed on the screen, press the [MODE] key to return to the RUN Mode screen. Setting item Setup value Initial Value L/D switching Light-ON Light-ON Dark-ON ● The selected state (Light-ON or Dark-ON) can be confirmed at the top right corner of the RUN Mode screen.
4.3 Performing Beam Axis Adjustments 4.3 Performing Beam Axis Adjustments Adjust the beam axis to ensure a stable received light intensity. 4.3.1 For Thru-beam type Make sure the screen is the RUN Mode screen. Arrange the light-emitting and light-receiving fibers in a straight line relative to the position where the workpiece is detected.
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4.3 Performing Beam Axis Adjustments Check the received light intensity display of the amplifier and fix the fiber so that received light intensity is at maximum when there is a workpiece. WUME-FX750-1...
4.4 Teaching 4.4 Teaching The amount of light is measured in the presence or absence of a sensed object and the threshold value is set by teaching. The light intensity is compared with the threshold value to determine the light intensity and non-light intensity. ●...
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4.4 Teaching Press the [SET] key. Press the [-] key. Once pressed, the received light intensity when there is no sensed object is taught. ● If the received light intensity is accidentally saturated, saturation avoidance is executed at the same time as teaching. For information on received light adjustment, refer to "5.2.2 Received Light Adjustment".
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4.4 Teaching Limit Teaching [+] Sets the threshold to the value obtained by adding the shift amount to the received light intensity that was taught. This teaching method is mainly employed when using reflective fiber. When there are no sensed objects, make sure the screen is the RUN Mode screen. Press the [SET] key.
4.4 Teaching ● The following message is displayed if the value obtained by adding the shift amount to the received light intensity is less than the lower threshold. In this case, the lower threshold is set as the threshold. ● The following message is displayed if the value obtained by adding the shift amount to the (Note 1) received light intensity is greater than or equal to the upper threshold .
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4.4 Teaching ● Reflective models Make sure the screen is the RUN Mode screen. ● This describes an example using a Thru-beam/Retroreflective Type in which the received light intensity is set first when there is a sensed object. With an object sensed, press the [SET] key. The received light intensity is obtained as measured value 1.
4.4 Teaching The 2-point teaching screen is displayed. The intermediate value between measured values 1 and 2 is set as the threshold and is shown on the right side of the screen. Setting is complete when "Teaching cmpl." is displayed on the screen. ●...
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4.4 Teaching Make sure the screen is the RUN Mode screen. Press the [SET] key. "Teach" is displayed on the screen. With no sensed objects, press and hold the [SET] key. "AUTO" is displayed on the screen. Allow the sensed object to pass while pressing the [SET] key. Once the sensed object has passed, release the [SET] key.
4.4 Teaching ● The following error screen is displayed if stable detection is not possible. In this case, an intermediate value halfway between the maximum and minimum received light intensity is set as the threshold. ● The following error screen is displayed if the intermediate value between the maximum and minimum values is less than the lower threshold.
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4.4 Teaching Press the + or - keys to adjust the threshold. You can quickly change the value by pressing and holding it. Press the [SET] key to finalize the setting. ● If you do not press the key for a certain period of time during the procedure from Step 3 to Step 5, the threshold value is automatically set.
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5 Description of Functions 5.1 List of Setting Items ................5-2 5.2 Basic setting..................5-7 5.2.1 Operation Mode Setting ..............5-7 5.2.2 Received Light Adjustment .............. 5-8 5.2.3 Key Lock Setting ................5-12 5.2.4 Language Settings ................5-14 5.3 Detail settings ..................5-16 5.3.1 Shift Amount Setting ...............
5.1 List of Setting Items 5.1 List of Setting Items ■ Threshold Adj. Setting item Description of Functions Page RUN Mode Screen Threshold Adj. Use the +/- keys to set the threshold to the desired "4.4.4 Manual value. Fine Threshold Adjustment"...
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5.1 List of Setting Items Setting item Description of Functions Page Setup value Initial value Key lock ON Key lock OFF Key lock OFF ■ Basic setting Setting item Description of Functions Page RUN Mode Screen L/D switching Sets sensing output operation. "4.2 Configuring L/D Switching"...
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5.1 List of Setting Items Setting item Description of Functions Page Light Adj. Manually or automatically perform received light "5.2.2 Received adjustment. Light Adjustment" Setup value Initial value Setting range Manual Manual 1 to 50 Auto ● If Manual is selected, the Light Adj. Level Setting screen is displayed.
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5.1 List of Setting Items ■ Detail Settings Screen Setting item Description of Functions Page Detail settings Shift amount (see Note 1) Sets the shift amount applied when using limit "5.3.1 Shift teaching. Amount Setting" Setup value Initial value Percentage Percentage (15 %) Fixed value ●...
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5.1 List of Setting Items Setting item Description of Functions Page 1 to 9999 or 1 to 99999 (initial value for each: 100). (Note 1) Output timer Sets temporal control relative to the output signal "5.3.2 Output width. Timer Setting" Setup value Initial value ON-delay...
5.2 Basic setting 5.2 Basic setting 5.2.1 Operation Mode Setting This function sets the response time and received light intensity. If the response time is set to a slower setting, received light intensity is increased, enabling objects that are further away to be sensed. Although received light intensity is decreased the shorter the response time, objects with fast movement speeds can be sensed in a stable manner.
5.2 Basic setting Select the desired operation mode by pressing the [+] or [-] key. Press the [SET] key. Once the screen flashes, the setting is complete. Setting item Setup value Initial Value FAST Operation mode setting LONG 5.2.2 Received Light Adjustment If the received light intensity is too high and becomes saturated, received light adjustment can be performed manually or automatically.
5.2 Basic setting ● Received light adjustment settings are retained even if the power supply is turned off. ● Received light intensity is adjusted by switching between four levels of received light sensitivity. Received light intensity varies greatly before and after the received light sensitivity level is switched.
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5.2 Basic setting On the Light Adj. screen, press the [SET] key. Press the [+] and [-] keys to display "Manual". Press the [SET] key. Press the [+] and [-] keys to set the received light adjustment value. This value can be changed quickly by pressing and holding the keys. The setting screen displays the current received light adjustment value and adjusted received light intensity.
5.2 Basic setting Automatic Adjustment This setting can automatically adjust the received light intensity to an appropriate amount for each operation mode. The automatic adjustment function is activated just before teaching begins, both when "Auto" is selected for the received light adjustment setting and when using teaching.
5.2 Basic setting The received light intensity adjustment value flashes to indicate that the adjustment is complete, after which the adjusted received light intensity is displayed on the screen. After that, it automatically reverts to the "Light Adj." screen. ● The following error screen is displayed if received light intensity is too high even after automatic adjustment.
5.2 Basic setting ● When the Display OFF setting is used to turn the display completely off, "Keylock enabled" does not appear on the screen. For information on the Display OFF function, refer to "5.3.5 Display OFF Settings". ● Key lock settings are retained even if the power supply is turned off. Key lock ON When Key lock OFF, make sure the screen is the RUN Mode screen.
5.2 Basic setting Although [Keylock enabled] will be displayed if the key is pressed and held, continue pressing the key. "Key lock OFF" is shown on the screen, after which it automatically returns to the RUN Mode screen. Setting item Setup value Initial Value Key lock setting...
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5.2 Basic setting Press the [+] or [-] key to transition screens and display "Language". Press the [SET] key. Set the desired language by pressing the [+] or [-] key. Press the [SET] key. Once the screen flashes, the setting is complete. Setting item Setup value Initial Value...
5.3 Detail settings 5.3 Detail settings 5.3.1 Shift Amount Setting Sets the shift amount applied when using limit teaching, as well as the specification method. A percentage or fixed value can be selected as the shift amount. Setting item Description Percentage (initial value) Sets the shift amount as a percentage of the received light intensity obtained during the limit teaching process.
5.3 Detail settings This value can be changed quickly by pressing and holding the [+] or [-] key. Press the [SET] key. Once the screen flashes, the setting is complete. Setting item Setting range Setting unit Initial Value Percentage 1 % to 100 % 1 % increments 15 % FAST...
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5.3 Detail settings Make sure the screen is the RUN Mode screen. Press the [MODE] key. Press the [+] or [-] key to transition screens and display "Detail settings". Press the [SET] key. Press the [+] or [-] key to transition screens and display "Output timer". Press the [SET] key.
5.3 Detail settings Press the [+] or [-] key to select an output timer type and then press the [SET] key. Set the timer time by pressing the [+] or [-] key. This value can be changed quickly by pressing and holding the [+] or [-] key. Press the [SET] key.
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5.3 Detail settings ■ Standard disp. Received light intensity is displayed as a 4- or 5-digit number. The number of digits varies depending on the operation mode. Operation mode Displayed digits (displayed value) FAST 4 digits (0 to 9999) LONG 5 digits (0 to 99999) ■...
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5.3 Detail settings Overview of Peak/bttm disp. Make sure the screen is the RUN Mode screen. Press the [MODE] key. Press the [+] or [-] key to transition screens and display "Detail settings". Press the [SET] key. Press the [+] or [-] key to display "Display form". Press the [SET] key.
5.3 Detail settings Select the desired display form by pressing the [+] or [-] key. Press the [SET] key. Once the screen flashes, the setting is complete. ● Display form settings are retained even if the power supply is turned off. 5.3.4 Digital Display Inversion Setting Inverts the screen displayed on the digital display by 180°.
5.3 Detail settings Make sure the screen is the RUN Mode screen. Press the [MODE] key. Press the [+] or [-] key to transition screens and display "Detail settings". Press the [SET] key. Press the [+] or [-] key until "Disp. Inversion" is displayed and then press the [SET] key again.
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5.3 Detail settings Setting item Description None (initial value) (Note 1) The digital display dims if there is no operation for 2 minutes . Press any key to switch the digital display to normal brightness. Auto (Note 1) The digital display turns off if there is no operation for 20 seconds The digital display turns on when any key is pressed.
5.3 Detail settings Press the [SET] key. Once the screen flashes, the setting is complete. ● Display OFF settings are retained even if the power supply is turned off. ● If Key lock ON is set when Display OFF is set to "Manual", the following operations will take place when all lights are off.
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5.3 Detail settings Press the [SET] key. Press the [+] or [-] key to display "Reset". Press the [SET] key. The message "Initial Setting" is displayed. To initialize, press the [SET] key. ● To not initialize, press the [MODE] key to return to the "Reset" settings screen. The unit automatically reboots once initialization is complete.
5.3 Detail settings Item Initial Value Shift amount 15 % Output timer Output timer (time) 5 ms Display form Standard disp. Disp. inversion Ordinary display Display OFF None APC Notice Zero setting 5.3.7 APC Notice Setting This function notifies that received light intensity correction using the APC circuit is disabled due to deterioration of the LED.
5.3 Detail settings Press the [SET] key. To turn APC Notice to ON, press the [+] or [-] key to display "ON", after which the [SET] key is displayed. Press the [SET] key. Once the screen flashes, the setting is complete. Setting item Setup value Initial Value...
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5.3 Detail settings ● If the operation mode is changed, the zero setting function is turned off. ● Thresholds are not offset. A judgment is made by comparing the threshold and the corrected received light intensity. ● The following display screens are shown when the zero setting is ON. •...
5.3 Detail settings Press the [SET] key. When the current received light intensity is displayed, press the [SET] key. The screen flashes and zero setting is set to ON. ● The received light intensity when zero setting is set to ON is corrected to "0." ●...
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5.3 Detail settings Automatic Mutual Interference Prevention Function This function prevents interference by automatically synchronizing amplifiers that have been linked together and staggering the light emission from each. The amplifiers synchronize with each other using optical synchronization signals sent and received through via the optical synchronization window on the side of the amplifier.
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5.3 Detail settings (Example) Operation mode: When 12 units are connected by STD 5-32 WUME-FX750-1...
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5.3 Detail settings ● The interference protection function may not operate properly if the amplifiers are far away from each other. Install the amplifiers for which Automatic Mutual Interference Prevention is to be used so that they are close together. ●...
6.1 Maintenance and Inspection 6.1 Maintenance and Inspection 6.1.1 Maintenance Cautions ● Always perform cleaning of the fibers and amplifier units with the power off. ● Use a soft, lint-free cloth or lens cleaning paper when cleaning the optical synchronization window of the amplifier unit.
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7.1 Troubleshooting 7.1 Troubleshooting Solutions to frequently encountered problems and errors are described below. Symptom Cause Solution Page "8.1 Specifi Check if the capacity of the power supply is cations""3. sufficient. Power is not supplied. 2 Wiring Nothing is shown Connect the power supply correctly.
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7.1 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution Page Example for Thru-beam type : Install light emitting heads and light receiving heads in a staggered pattern "5.2.3 Key Key input is not The Key lock function is ON. Set the Key lock function to OFF. Lock possible Setting"...
7.2 Error Display 7.2 Error Display If an error occurs during configuration of settings or measurement, one of the error codes below is displayed on the screen. Error code Description Solution The sensing output load has short- Switch OFF the power and check the load. Er1 short-cct.
8.1 Specifications 8.1 Specifications FX-751 FX-751P NPN output type PNP output type Sensing range (Refer to each fiber specification) Supply voltage 12 V to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less Power consumption 700 mW or less (current consumption of 29 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage) NPN transistor / PNP transistor / Output type...
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8.1 Specifications FX-751 FX-751P NPN output type PNP output type Operating altitude (Note 2,000 m or less Protective structure IP40 (IEC) -10 °C to +55 °C (No condensation or freezing) Operating temperature *When connecting 4 to 16 units: -10 °C to +45 °C Storage: -20 °C to +70 °C Operating humidity 35 % RH to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 % RH to 85 % RH...
8.2 Shapes and Dimensions 8.2.2 I/O Circuit Diagram FX-751 NPN output type (* 1) Quick-connection child cables do not have brown or blue leads. Power is supplied from the connector of the parent cable. (* 2) When two or more are connected, the output is 20 mA MAX. FX-751P PNP output type (* 1)
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