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Sunx FX-301 Operation Manual

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FX - 301/302/303
PRO Mode Operation Guide
1-1. Functional Description.........................P. 1
1-2. Setting Procedure ...............................P. 1
2-1. Diagram of Functions and Settings.....P. 2
3-2. Factory Settings ..................................P. 4
4-3. Teaching Mode
(when using FX-302 window comparator mode)P. 12
4-4. Threshold Value Fine Adjustment Mode
(when using FX-301 , FX-303 or FX-302 normal mode)P. 16
4-5. Threshold Value Fine Adjustment Mode
5-5. Hysteresis Function...........................P. 27
5-6. Stability Function ...............................P. 28
5-7. Shift Function ....................................P. 29
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DIGITAL FIBER SENSOR
8-6. Selection for Transmission Change
to Permit / Not to Permit (FX-301B/G/H and FX-302 only) ....P.46
9-2. Code Setting Function.......................P. 49
9-3. 0-Adjust Setting Function ..................P. 50
9-5. Setting Reset Function......................P. 52
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    8-1. PRO4 Mode Functions and Settings ...P.41 4-2. Teaching Mode 8-2. Setting Condition Copy Function..P.42 (when using FX-301 , FX-303 or FX-302 normal mode) P. 9 8-3. Remote Data Bank Load Setting Function ..P.43 4-3. Teaching Mode 8-4. Remote Data Bank Save Setting Function ..P.44 (when using FX-302 window comparator mode)P.

  • Page 2: Functional Description

    Lights up during normal sensing operation. TEACH (Yellow) When this indicator lights up, the ‘threshold value’ for the FX-301 (Red LED type) and FX-303 can be set by utilizing either ‘2-level teaching’ or ‘limit teaching’. The ‘threshold value’ for the FX-301B/G/H (Blue, Green and Infrared LED types) can be set by utilizing either ‘2-level teaching’, ‘limit...

  • Page 3: Diagram Of Functions And Settings

    TEACH Teaching Adjust The ‘ t hreshol d val u e’ for the FX-301 and FX-303 can be set by This indicates normal sensing Allows fine adjustment of the uti l i z i n g ei t her ‘ 2 -l e vel teachi n g’ or ‘ l i m i t teachi n g’ , and the ‘ t hreshol d operation.

  • Page 4: Others

    Others 3-1. Precautions When Selecting Settings Canceling operations To cancel any operation, press the [MODE key]. If the [MODE key] is pressed once, the unit will return to the previous settings status, immediately before the [Jog switch] was pressed. Example: When operating in PRO mode. 1Select ‘PRO mode’.

  • Page 5: Factory Settings

    3-2. Factory Settings Factory settings for the FX-301 /302/303 are indicated below: If the unit is reset using the ‘9-5 Setting Reset Function’ from ‘PRO5 Mode’ on p.52, the resulting settings will be those indicated below: NAVI mode Item Settings...

  • Page 6: Settings For Navi Mode

    This mode sets the ‘threshold value’ by utilizing teaching. TEACH : Teaching Mode When using FX-301 ,FX-303 or FX-302 normal mode Refer to p.9 ~ for setting procedure The ‘threshold value’ can be set by utilizing either ‘2-level teaching’ or ‘limit teaching’, and the ‘threshold value’...
  • Page 7 Limit Teaching P.10 Teaches only the status condition in which no sensing object is within sensing range (status in which incident light intensity is stable). This method is used to set a ‘threshold value’ for conducting sensing in the presence of a background, or when extremely small objects are to be detected.
  • Page 8 L/D ON : Output Operation Setting Mode This mode allows the selection of output operation from either Light-ON, or Dark-ON. When using FX-301 , FX-303 or FX-302 normal mode Refer to p.19 for setting procedure When set to ‘Light-ON’, the output will be ON if the incident light intensity becomes greater than the ‘threshold value’.
  • Page 9 PRO mode allows the configuration and usage of the following additional timer operations: OFF-delay, ON-delay and ONE-SHOT. Timer period can be selected from 0.5 ms to 500 ms. Please refer to the section entitled ‘5-3 Timer Setting Function (FX-301 and FX-303)’ from ‘PRO1 Mode’ on p.25 FX-302...
  • Page 10 4-2. Teaching Mode (when using FX-301 , FX-303 or FX-302 normal mode) The ‘threshold value’ can be set by utilizing two kinds of teaching, either ‘2-level teaching’ or ‘limit teaching’. 2-level teaching is a method of setting the ‘threshold value’ by teaching the amplifier unit two 2-level Teaching different status conditions - sensing object present and sensing object absent.
  • Page 11 Teaches only the status condition in which no sensing object is within sensing range (status in Limit Teaching which incident light intensity is stable). This method is used to set a threshold value for conducting sensing in the presence of a background, or when extremely small objects are to be detected.
  • Page 12 Full-auto teaching is used to set the threshould value while the workpieces are still moving on the Full-Auto Teaching production line, without stopping the production line. [This setting method is used only in the FX-301B/G/H (Blue, Green and Infrared LED types)] Place a fiber within sensing range.
  • Page 13 4-3. Teaching Mode (when using FX-302 window comparator mode) The ‘threshold value’ can be set using ‘1-level teaching’, ‘2-level teaching’ or ‘3-level teaching’. When FX-302 is in window comparator mode, teaching is performed using the teaching methods described in the section entitled ‘10-2. Window Comparator Mode Setting Function’...
  • Page 14 Incident light intensity 4,000 This is a method of setting the threshold values 2-level Teaching 2_SL (1_SL, 2_SL) by two levels (P-1, P-2) teaching. 1_SL Time Output (L-ON) Press the MODE key once. 1Select ‘TEACH mode’ by pressing the [MODE key] once. 2The current teaching method will be displayed.
  • Page 15 Incident light intensity 4,000 This is a method of setting the threshold range by 3-level Teaching 2_SL three levels (P-1, P-2, P-3) teaching and set the threshold values at the middle of ‘A’ and ‘B’ (1_SL) and 1_SL ‘B’and ‘C’ (2_SL). After teaching, P-1, P-2 and P-3 are automatically Time Output...
  • Page 16 7The unit has entered the ‘P-3’ setting state. The status condition when sensing object ‘C’ is present 8If the [Jog switch] is pressed while in the status condition that has the greatest intensity of incident light. when sensing object ‘C’ is present that has the greatest Press the intensity of incident light, the display will blink and indicate Jog switch.
  • Page 17 4-4. Threshold Value Fine Adjustment Mode (when using FX-301 , FX-303 or FX-302 normal mode) This mode allows fine adjustment of the ‘threshold value’ setting. Press the 1 Press the [MODE key] twice to select the ‘threshold value MODE key twice.

  • Page 18: (When Using Fx-302 Window Comparator Mode)

    4-5. Threshold Value Fine Adjustment Mode (when using FX-302 window comparator mode) This mode allows fine adjustment of the ‘Threshold value(1_SL, 2_SL)’ setting. Press the 1 Press the [MODE key] twice to select the ‘threshold value MODE key twice. fine adjustment mode’. 2The lower limit setting ‘...
  • Page 19 Press the 6If the [Jog switch] is pressed, the threshold Jog switch. value for ‘2_SL’ is displayed. If an increased ‘threshold value’ is desired, move the [Jog switch] toward the ‘ ’ direction. If a decreased ‘threshold value’ is desired, move the [Jog switch] toward the ‘...

  • Page 20: Output Operation Setting Mode

    4-6. Output Operation Setting Mode This mode allows the selection of output operation from either L-ON (Light-ON), or D-ON (Dark-ON). Output operation FX-301 , FX-303 or FX-302 normal mode FX-302 window comparator mode Output Output operation operation L-ON L-ON D-ON...

  • Page 21: Timer Operation Setting Mode

    ONE-SHOT. Timer period can be selected from 0.5 ms to 500 ms. Please refer to the section entitled ‘5-3 Timer Setting Function (FX-301 , FX-303)’ from ‘PRO1 Mode’ on p.25. FX-302 PRO mode allows the configuration and usage of the following additional timer operations: OFF-delay, ON-delay, ONE-SHOT, ON-delay / OFF-delay, ON-delay / ONE-SHOT.

  • Page 22: Pro1 Mode

    PRO1 Mode 5-1. PRO1 Mode Functions and Settings PRO1 mode is used mainly for configuring the details of basic settings. The response times for the FX-301 and FX-302 can be switched among four : Response Time Change Function levels: FAST (high-speed), S-D (reduced intensity), STD (standard) and LONG Refer to p.24 for setting procedure...
  • Page 23 (OFF-delay) D-ON (ONE-SHOT) (ON-del a y / OFF-del a y) (ON-del a y / ONE-SHOT) FX-301 , FX-303 Timer period T 0.5, 1~500 ms, FX-302 Timer period T 0.5, 1~5 sec. Timer period Delay increments 0.5 ms,1 to 30 ms...
  • Page 24 : Shift Function Limit Teaching Shifts the ‘threshold value’ by a certain percentage increment during ‘limit teaching’. Refer to p.29 for setting procedure (The percentage adjustment is variable from 5 % to 80 %, in increments of 5 %). * The factory setting is 15 %. When utilizing reflective type fiber: 15 % higher when utilizing reflective If the threshold value is...

  • Page 25: Response Time Change Function

    Press the Jog switch. 4 If the [Jog switch] is pressed, the current response time will be displayed. * FX-301 , FX-302: The factory setting is STD (standard). FX-301 , FX-302 FX-303: The factory setting is H-SP (standard). FAST...

  • Page 26: Timer Setting Function (Fx-301 , Fx-303)

    5-3. Timer Setting Function (FX-301 , FX-303) Four different timer operations can be selected; Without timer, OFF-delay, Timer period Delay increments ON-delay, ONE-SHOT . 0.5 ms,1 to 30 ms 1 ms increments The range of available timer delays is 0.5 ms to 500 ms.

  • Page 27: Timer Setting Function (Fx-302)

    5-4. Timer Setting Function (FX-302) Six different timer operations can be selected: Without timer, OFF-delay, Timer period Delay increments ON-delay, ONE-SHOT, ON-delay / OFF-delay, ON-delay / ONE-SHOT. 0.5 ms,1 to 30 ms 1 ms increments The range of available timer is 0.5 to 5 sec. 30 to 100 ms 5 ms increments However, the increments available for timer delays will vary, depending on...

  • Page 28: Hysteresis Function

    5-5. Hysteresis Function This function selects the hysteresis from among three different levels (small / standard / large). Press the MODE 1Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times. Move the Jog switch 2 Move the [Jog switch] once toward the ‘ ’...

  • Page 29: Stability Function

    5-6. Stability Function This function permits selection among three different stability indicator response levels (margin width: 5 % / 10 % / 15 % ), for changes in the range of incident light. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times.

  • Page 30: Shift Function

    4 Move the [Jog switch] toward the ‘ ’ direction 4 times, direction 4 times. to enter the ‘shift setting’ state. Press the 5 FX-301,FX-302,FX-303 : If the [Jog switch] is Jog switch. pressed, the current ‘shift amount’ will be displayed. FX-301, FX-302, FX-303 FX-301B/G/H FX301B/G/H: If the [Jog switch] is pressed, ‘...
  • Page 31 Press the 9 If the [Jog switch] is pressed, the digital display will quickly Jog switch. blink 3 times, confirming the ‘shift amount’ setting. The digital display will quickly blink 3 times to confirm the setting. Press the MODE key 3 0 Press the [MODE key] 3 times or keep it pressed times or keep it pressed for 2 sec.

  • Page 32: Pro2 Mode

    PRO2 Mode 6-1. PRO2 Mode Functions and Settings PRO2 mode is used mainly for selecting the detailed configuration of the digital display. This function allows the display to be switched among the different digital displays: :Digital Display Setting Function (incident light intensity display / percentage display / peak hold display / bottom hold Refer to p.33 for setting procedure display).
  • Page 33 FX-301 , FX-303 P.35 :ECO Mode Setting Function This function turns off the digital display to reduce power consumption. Refer to p.35 for setting procedure If no operations are performed for 20 sec., the letters ‘ ’ will blink and then the digital display will turn off.

  • Page 34: Digital Display Setting Function

    6-2. Digital Display Setting Function This function allows the display to be switched among the different digital displays (incident light intensity display, percentage display, peak hold display, bottom hold display) However, when FX-302 is in window comparator mode, the percentage display function cannot be utilized. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’.

  • Page 35: Digital Display Inversion Function

    6-3. Digital Display Inversion Function This function can be used to invert the display orientation, according to the direction of amplifier installation. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times. Move the Jog switch toward 2 Move the [Jog switch] toward the ‘...

  • Page 36: Eco Mode Setting Function (Fx-301 , Fx-303)

    6-4. ECO Mode Setting Function (FX-301 , FX-303) This function turns off the digital display to reduce power consumption. If no operations are performed for 20 sec., the letters ‘ ’ will blink and then the digital display will turn off.
  • Page 37 9Only when the unit is set to ECO ON and no operations are performed for 20 sec., will the letters ‘ ’ blink and the digital display then turn off. Operating either the MODE 0 If the [MODE key] or the [Jog switch] are operated, key or the Jog switch causes the digital display will light up again.

  • Page 38: Eco Mode Setting Function (Fx-302)

    6-5. ECO Mode Setting Function (FX-302) This function turns off the digital display and MODE indicator to reduce power consumption. If no operations are performed for 20 sec., the letters ‘ ’ will blink and then when set to ECO1, the digital display will turn off and when set to ECO2, the digital display and the MODE indicator will turn off.

  • Page 39: Pro3 Mode

    PRO3 mode can load configuration settings from the data bank and can save configuration settings to the data bank. Data bank FX-301 , FX-302 and FX-303 incorporates an internal memory for storing configuration information. Three different sets of configuration settings can be stored within the data banks, in channels 1 ( ) to 3 ( These configuration settings will not be deleted, unless they are intentionally overwritten by the data bank save setting function.

  • Page 40: Data Bank Load Setting Function

    7-2. Data Bank Load Setting Function This function allows configuration settings information from the data bank to be selected and then loaded. This feature allows settings to be changed quickly at times of reconfiguration, etc. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times.

  • Page 41: Data Bank Save Setting Function

    7-3. Data Bank Save Setting Function This function saves amplifier configuration settings. Up to 3 sets of configuration settings information can be saved using ‘ ’ ‘ ’ and ‘ ’ . Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times.

  • Page 42: Pro4 Mode

    However, the interference prevention function is only effective for up to 4 consecutive FX-301 units, and for up to 8 consecutive FX-302 units. In addition, if FX-301 and FX-302 units are connected together, then interference prevention will only be effective for up to 4 units.

  • Page 43: Setting Condition Copy Function

    Note) It is not possible to transmit the settings information from the setting condition copy function between FX-301(Red LED), FX-301B/G/H(Blue, Green and Infrared LED types) and FX-302 units. Therefore, if units of both models must be utilized when connected together, then similar models should be connected side by side.

  • Page 44: Remote Data Bank Load Setting Function

    8-3. Remote Data Bank Load Setting Function (FX-303 does not incorporate this function.) By utilizing optical communications, the existing settings within the data banks of connected amplifiers can be loaded in a single step. However, in FX-301B/G/H(Blue, Green and Infrared LED types) or FX-302 units in which the optical communications settings change function has been locked, channel data will not be loaded.

  • Page 45: Remote Data Bank Save Setting Function

    8-4. Remote Data Bank Save Setting Function (FX-303 does not incorporate this function.) This function allows the configuration settings information in an amplifier to be saved to other connected amplifiers, in a single step. Up to 3 sets of configuration settings information can be saved into each amplifier, using ‘ ’...

  • Page 46: Communication Condition Confirmation Function

    The channel displays will appear consecutively even if Also displayed on * The sub units will display amplifiers on which FX-301 , and FX-302 units are being used together. ‘2ch’, ‘3ch’ copy is done If the FX-301B/G/H or FX-302 have been set so that changing the communication settings is not permitted, the communication conditions cannot be checked.
  • Page 47 8-6. Selection for Transmission Change to Permit/Not to Permit [FX-301B/G/H (Blue, Green and Infrared LED types) and FX-302 only] When attempting to perform single-step copy/load/save operations using the setting condition copy function, remote data bank load setting function and remote data bank save setting function from PRO4 mode, if the communications locking function is activated, then only the configured amplifier will be locked.

  • Page 48: Pro5 Mode

    It also permits the unit to be reset (re-initialized). Direct Code FX-301 , FX-302 and FX-303 contain certain encoded basic configuration information that can be set by inputting a 4-digit code. The functions that may be set using direct coding are: Response time, Hysteresis, L-ON / D-ON, Display setting, Adjust lock setting function, Timer operation and Timer period.
  • Page 49 If the Timer period is set to a time that does not correspond to a direct code value, then the remaining codes, other than that in the fourth digit, will still remain valid. At this time, the FX-301 and FX-303 digital display will indicate ‘...

  • Page 50: Code Setting Function

    9-2. Code Setting Function The input of a 4-digit code allows the configuration to be set directly, without the need to set each individual function. Press the MODE key 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. 5 times.

  • Page 51: 0-Adjust Setting Function

    9-3. 0-Adjust Setting Function This function allows for automatic zeroing of the incident light intensity. Press the MODE key 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. 5 times. Move the Jog switch toward the 2 Move the [Jog switch] toward the ‘ ’...

  • Page 52: Adjust Lock Setting Function

    9-4. Adjust Lock Setting Function This function allows the selection of Adjust Lock OFF or Adjust Lock ON to either permit or disallow operation of the ‘threshold value fine adjustment mode’, respectively, from within the ‘RUN mode’ (normal sensing operation). Press the MODE key 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’.

  • Page 53: Setting Reset Function

    9-5. Setting Reset Function This function will cause all configuration settings to revert to factory settings. However, any settings that have been saved within the data bank will not be changed. If the information stored within the data bank is to be changed, then data bank settings must be overwritten with new settings by using the ‘7-3.

  • Page 54: Pro6 Mode (Available Only In The Fx-302)

    PRO6 Mode (available only in the FX-302) 10-1. PRO6 Mode Functions and Settings PRO6 mode is exclusive to the FX-302. This mode allows both the output mode (normal / window comparator) and the hysteresis to be configured for window comparator mode. The output mode can be selected from either normal mode or window comparator : Window Comparator Mode mode.

  • Page 55: Window Comparator Mode Setting Function

    10-2. Window Comparator Mode Setting Function Either normal mode or window comparator mode can be selected. If selecting window comparator mode, choose and set the teaching method from among 1-level teaching / 2-level teaching / 3-level teaching. Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’.

  • Page 56: Window Comparator Hysteresis Function

    10-3. Window Comparator Hysteresis Function When in window comparator mode, the hysteresis setting can be selected from either ‘IN Hysteresis’ or ‘OUT Hysteresis’. (Refer to p. 53 for more information.) Press the MODE 1 Press the [MODE key] 5 times to select ‘PRO mode’. key 5 times.

  • Page 57: Key Lock Functions (Fx-301B/G/H Only)

    Others 11-1. Key Lock Function [available only in the FX-301B/G/H (Blue, Green and Infrared LED types)] The ‘key lock function’ prevents operators from changing the sensor settings by mistake. Keep the Jog switch and 1 Keep the [MODE key] and the [Jog switch] pressed for 2sec. the MODE key pressed for 2 sec.

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