R55F Series Glass and Plastic Fiber Optic Color Mark Sensors

Major Features

• Outstanding color contrast sensitivity: detects 16 gray scale changes and the toughest color mark contrasts, including 20% yellow on white
• Fast 50 microsecond response
• Choose from four beam colors: visible red, blue, green, and white
• Fibers mount in small and otherwise inaccessible areas
• Easy push-button programming includes Static TEACH, Dynamic TEACH, and Remote TEACH, plus manual sensitivity adjustment
• Glass fiber models function well in the harsh environments typically associated with printing processes
• Plastic fiber models function well in applications that require repeated flexing of fibers
• Fibers install to sensor quickly without tools
• Bipolar (NPN/PNP) outputs with three Delay settings: 0, 20, or 40 milliseconds
• Ten-element light bar signal strength display for easy, fast setup
• Choice of integral cable or QD fitting
• Rugged NEMA 6 (IEC IP67) construction. Housing is black ABS/polycarbonate blend.
• Mounts flat or to a 35 mm DIN rail. Two brackets included (one for angle-mount; one for flat mount)

Specifications

Construction, Environmental Rating, and Operating Conditions
Black ABS/polycarbonate blend housing; nylon fiber clip mounts to standard 35 mm DIN rail. Includes one stainless steel right-angle bracket and one PBT polyester bracket for mounting to flat surfaces. Rated IEC IP67 (NEMA 6). Operating temperature -10 to +55 degrees C (+14 to +131 degrees F). Maximum relative humidity: 90% at 50 degrees C (non-condensing).

Dimensions
Dimensions (cabled models) approximately 3.5" high x 1.2" wide x 1.0" deep (90 x 30 x 25 mm).
Dimension drawing

Connections
PVC-jacketed 5-conductor 2m (6.5 ft) or 9m (30 ft) attached cable or 5-pin euro-style quick-disconnect.
Mating QD cables must be purchased separately.

Sensing Mode, Sensing Range, and Light Source Type
Glass or plastic fiber optic (see tables for models and sensing ranges)
Four light source colors: visible red (650nm), visible green (525nm), visible blue (475nm), and visible white
Table: glass fiber optic models
Table: plastic fiber optic models

Adjustments
Using push buttons: manual adjustment of switch point, Dynamic TEACH sensitivity adjustment, Static TEACH sensitivity adjustment, Light/Dark Operate selection, OFF Delay select (0, 20, or 40 milliseconds)
Using Remote TEACH input (gray wire): Dynamic TEACH sensitivity adjustment, Static TEACH sensitivity adjustment, Light/Dark Operate selection, OFF Delay select (0, 20, or 40 milliseconds), push-button lockout for security

Indicators
Ten-segment green LED light bar displays signal strength
GREEN LED indicates Light Operate
GREEN LED indicates Dark Operate
YELLOW LED indicates outputs conducting
GREEN LED used to indicate OFF Delay in Setup and Run modes

Supply Voltages
10 to 30V dc (10% maximum ripple) at less than 70mA (exclusive of load).

Output Configuration and Rating
Bipolar: one current sinking (NPN) and one current sourcing (PNP) output,150mA maximum (each) at 25 degrees C (derate 1 mV per degree C increase).
Off-state leakage current <5 microamps at 30V dc
ON-state saturation voltage (NPN output) <200 mV at 10mA dc and 1V at 150 mA dc
ON-state saturation voltage (PNP output) <1V at 10mA dc and 1.5V at 150mA dc

Output Response Time
50 microseconds "on" and "off" with no output delay timing selected.
NOTE: 100ms delay on power up (NPN and PNP outputs non-conducting during this time).

Output Protection
Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short-circuit of outputs

Application Notes
Do not mount the fiber directly perpendicular to shiny surfaces. Position it at approximately a 15 degree angle in relation to the perpendicular to the sensing target. Minimize web or product "flutter" whenever possible to maximize sensing reliability.