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FX-311 photoelectric sensor

FX-311 - advanced manual setting fibre sensor based on FX-301.

FX-311 - advanced manual setting fibre sensor based on FX-301

The original SUNX optical technology developed for the FX-301 digital fibre sensor, including its benefits of simple maintenance, reduced wiring and easy installation, is taken a step further with FX-311. FX-311 incorporates technology to handle every major concern and deliver superior performance for a variety of on-site requirements.

Characteristics:

  • Long-range sensing made possible with built-in optical lens
  • Response times 0.25/2ms selectable
  • OFF-delay timer
  • 12-turn potentiometer with visible indicator
  • Close mounting is possible for up to four fibre heads
  • Supply voltage via only one cable for up to 16 amplifiers
  • Reduced intensity mode for transparent objects
  • Wide range of fibre optical cables are available
  • Optional: Up to 16 I/O devices can be connected at once using MIL connectors (SC)

Options:

  • PLC connection system SC
  • Main and sub cables (1 / 2 / 5m)

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Applications

Sensors Fiber FX-311 applications Panasonic Industry
  • Detecting transparent PET bottles: The green LED type is ideal for stably sensing objects such as transparent bottles which yield only small amounts of light fluctuation.
  • Register mark detection: The blue LED type can accurately sense yellow marks on white backgrounds that are difficult to sense using the red LED type.

Downloads

CAD
Name Size Date Language
PDF FX-311 2D Data 9 KB 02.05.2023 Other
PDF FX-311 3D Data 121 KB 02.05.2023 Other
Catalog
Name Size Date Language
PDF Sensor Selection Guide for Packaging Industry 15 MB 12.07.2022 English
Data sheet
Name Size Date Language
PDF Data sheet FX-311 2 MB 23.03.2022 Italian
PDF Data sheet FX-311 4 MB 23.03.2022 English
PDF Catálogo Resumen Sensores 29 MB 28.03.2024 Spanish
PDF Raccolta Applicazioni Sensori 24 KB 08.04.2025 Italian
Technical information
Name Size Date Language
PDF Sensori Fotoelettrici Guida tecnica 2 MB 08.04.2025 Italian