FX-MR8
ø0.4 to ø3.5 mm
ø0.016 to ø0.138 in
Variable spot light
FX-MR7
ø0.1 mm
ø0.004 in
Finest spot light
FX-MR9
ø4 mm
ø0.157 in
Parallel light
M3 fiber M3 fiber M3 fiber
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Square Head Fiber
Reflective Spot Lens
Delivering super-high-precision detection
with 3 times more light received and
1.3 times the S/N ratio! (compared to previous models)
Finest spot lens FX-MR7
FT-R□ / FD-R□
FX-MR7 / FX-MR8 / FX-MR9
NEW
<Spot diameter>
Combination with FX-MR7
ø0.1 mm ø0.004 in : FD-R33EG
ø0.15 mm ø0.006 in : FD-R34EG
ø0.2 mm ø0.008 in : FD-R32EG
ø0.4 mm ø0.016 in : FD-R31G
The product line includes three lenses for chip component detection applications: a nest spot lens, a zoom lens, and a parallel light lens.
Finest spot lens FX-MR7
About 3 times more light received
(compared to previous models)
Since there is a large difference in the
amount of light received in applications
such as direction detection, it is easy to set
a threshold that will allow stable detection.
Additionally, these products offer an S/N
ratio that is 1.3 times better than previous
models.
Typical FX-501 performance (STD mode)
White Black
FX-MR7 + FD-R33EG 3,200 digits 1,030 digits
FX-MR6
(compared to previous models)
+ FD-R33EG 1,000 digits 435 digits
Zoom lens FX-MR8
Variable spot diameter
Spot diameters ranging from ø0.4 to
ø3.5 mm ø0.016 to ø0.138 in can be
achieved by combining the lens with a
variety of bers.
Parallel light lens FX-MR9
Long-range parallel light
Depending on the ber with which it is
used, this lens creates parallel light with
a spot diameter of approximately ø4 mm
ø0.157 in at a sensing range of 0 to 30 mm
0 to 1.181 in.
All models
Tightening torque 5 times (compared to previous models)
The standard aluminum body has been changed to
stainless steel (SUS 303) to reduce the likelihood of
damage from over-tightening.
All models
Standard lens outer diameter of ø4.3 mm (ø0.169 in)
Use of the same mounting hardware across the product
line means less inventory and lower costs.
Featuring an extensive selection of spot diameters and the ability to save space when used with square head ber
Products accommodate a variety of target objects with different shapes, colors, and surface characteristics.
Application: Detection of chip component orientation and direction
Lens for M3 fiber
•
Finest spot : FX-MR7
•
Variable spot : FX-MR8
Fiber
•
M3 coaxial reflective type
Left Right
0.3 mm
0.012 in
Detection of
orientation BottomTop
Detection of orientation
0.6mm
0.024 in
1
2
Application: Verication of chip component supply quantity
Chip component
Spot light
As seen from above Parallel light lens : FX-MR9
New square head ber models for the Tough Series (break-free and bendable*)
Introducing square R1 mm (R0.039 in) (sharp bending) ber
Semi-custom bers that exibly meet diverse needs
Thru-beam type: 2 models Reective type: 5 models
M4 : FT-R43
M3 : FT-R31
M4 : FD-R41
M3 : FD-R31G
(Fiber core : ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in)
FD-R32EG (Fiber core : ø0.25 mm ø0.010 in)
FD-R34EG (Fiber core : ø0.175 mm ø0.007 in)
FD-R33EG (Fiber core : ø0.125 mm ø0.005 in)
Compact, space-saving
Fiber can be installed at a minimum pitch of
M3: 6.5 mm 0.256 in or M4: 8.5 mm 0.335 in using
needle-nose pliers.
Extensive selection of product variants
We offer an extensive selection of variants representing a total of seven models. The FD-□EG features higher coaxial
precision for increased precision when used with lenses.
Compact installation
Square head ber heads can be installed cleanly on the
side of a conveyor belt. The design makes it less likely for
tools and other objects to catch on the ber cable during
installation.
Use for long-range sensing or spot detection by attaching a lens
Custom-ordered products are available with different fiber lengths and sleeve lengths in order to respond quickly to
different requirements. Contact your nearest our ofce for details on model numbers, standard prices and delivery periods.
We now offer a sharp bending ber featuring a low level of light uctuations, even when bent at R1 mm R0.039 in. It is also
available with a lens capable of long-range sensing.
* These bers provide a combination of break-free (10 million times bending durability [typical value, when bent back and forth at 180° with a bending radius of R10 mm R0.394 in]) and
bendable (bending radius of R2 to R4 mm R0.079 to R0.157 in) characteristics.
Thru-beam type bers
With a long-
range lens
Lens (For thru-beam type ber)
Sensing range 3,600 mm 141.732 in (Note 1, 2)
Sensing range
(mm in) (Note 1)
[Lens on both sides]
Beam axis
dia. (mm in)
Lens
Applicable ber
Designation Model No. Model No.
3,600 141.732
(Note 2)
ø3.6 ø0.142 Expansion lens FX-LE1
FT-R43
ø9.8 ø0.386 Super-expansion lens FX-LE2
950 37.4 02 ø2.8 ø0.110 Side-view lens FX-SV1
Notes: 1) The sensing ranges are the values when used in combination with
an FX-500 series amplifier (in STD mode).
2) The fiber cable length practically limits the sensing range.
Advantages of using a lens
• Narrow beam
• Long-range sensing capability
• Increased thru-beam capability
Needle-nose pliers
Space is
required.
Wrench
Tools and other
objects can catch
on the ber cable.
Standard ber
R1 mm
R0.039 in
Clean installation!
3.5 mm 0.138 in
FT- R□ / FD-R□
FT-R41W FT-R42W
Lens
Fiber head
FT-R42W (With lens)
• Resistant to dust and
particulate matter.
• Tip dimensions can be
shortened.
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Lens (For M3 Fiber)
Type Spot diameter
(mm in)
Distance to
focal point
(mm in)
Lens Fiber
Shape
(mm in)Model No. Shape Emitting
core (mm in)Model No.
Finest spot
lens
ø0.1 ø0.004
approx.
7 ± 0.5
0.276 ± 0.020 FX-MR7
ø0.125 ø0.005 FD-R33EG
ø0.125 ø0.005 FD-EG31
ø0.15 ø0.006
approx. ø0.175 ø0.007 FD-R34EG
ø0.2 ø0.008
approx.
ø0.25 ø0.010 FD-R32EG
ø0.25 ø0.010 FD-EG30
ø0.4 ø0.016
approx.
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-R31G
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-32G
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-32GX
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-42G
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-42GW
Type Spot diameter
(mm in)
Sensing
range
(mm in)
Lens
Shape
(mm in)Model No. Emitting
core (mm in)Model No.
Zoom lens
ø0.4 to ø2.0 ø0.016 to ø0.079 approx.
10 to 30
0.394 to1.181 FX-MR8
ø0.125 ø0.005 FD-R33EG, FD-EG31
ø0.4 to ø2.2 ø0.016 to ø0.087 approx.
ø0.175 ø0.007 FD-R34EG
ø0.5 to ø2.5 ø0.020 to ø0.098 approx.
ø0.25 ø0.010 FD-R32EG, FD-EG30
ø0.8 to ø3.5 ø0.031 to ø0.138 approx.
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-R31G, FD-32G, FD-32GX, FD-42G, FD-42GW
Parallel light
lens ø4.0 ø0.157 approx. 0 to 30
0 to 1.181 FX-MR9
ø0.125 ø0.005 FD-R33EG, FD-EG31
ø0.175 ø0.007 FD-R34EG
ø0.25 ø0.010 FD-R32EG, FD-EG30
ø0.5 ø0.020 FD-R31G, FD-32G, FD-32GX, FD-42G, FD-42GW
15.3
0.209
ø5 ø0.197
15
0.591
ø5 ø0.197
ø5 ø0.197
10
0.394
ORDER GUIDE
Type (mm in)Model No. Bending
radius
Fiber
cable
length
:
Free-cut
Sensing range (mm in) (Note 1, 2)
Beam axis
(Fiber core)
dia.
(mm in)
Protection
Ambient
temp.
FX-500 series
FX-101
(Upper value)
FX-102
(Lower value)
U-LG
LONG
FAST
H-SP
Square head
Thru-beam
M3
 FT-R31
R2 mm
R0.079 in
Bending durability
2 m
6.562 ft
STD
 
270 10.630
HYPR
 
1,000 39.370
580 22.835
440 17.323
160 6.299
55 2.165
100
3.937
340
13.386
ø0.5
ø0.020
IP67
−55 to +80 °C
−67 to +176 °F
M4
Lens mountable
 FT-R43
R4 mm
R0.157 in
Bending durability
STD
 
720 28.346
HYPR
3,000 118.110
1,600 62.992
1,100 43.307
430 16.929
130 5.118
210
8.268
640
25.197 ø1
ø0.039
 FT-R41W
R1 mm
R0.039 in
STD
 
800
31.496
HYPR
3,200 125.984
1,800 70.866
1,400 55.118
460 18.110
150 5.906
250
9.843
710
27.953 IP40
−40 to +60 °C
−40 to +140 °F
With expansion lens
 FT-R42W
STD
2,200
86.614
HYPR
  
 
3,600 141.732
3,600 141.732 (Note 3)
3,500 137.795
1,300 51.181
460 18.110
510
20.079
2,000
78.740
ø2.2
ø0.087
M3
Coaxial, lens mountable
 FD-R31G
R2 mm
R0.079 in
Bending durability
STD
 
170 6.693
HYPR
 
530 20.866
310 12.205
260 10.236
85 3.346
27 1.063
45
1.772
150
5.906
Emitter
ø0.5
ø0.020
IP40
−55 to +80 °C
−67 to +176 °F
Coaxial, lens mountable
 FD-R32EG
R4 mm
R0.157 in
500 mm
1.640 ft
STD
 
45 1.772
HYPR
 
170 6.693
110 4.331
92 3.622
30 1.181
9 0.354
20
0.787
68
2.677
Emitter
ø0.25
ø0.010
−40 to +70 °C
−40 to +158 °F
Coaxial, lens mountable
 FD-R34EG
STD
 
38 1.496
HYPR
 
130 5.118
90 3.543
70 2.756
23 0.906
7 0.276
17
0.669
60
2.362
Emitter
ø0.175
ø0.007
Coaxial, lens mountable
 FD-R33EG
STD
 
19 0.748
HYPR
 
84 3.307
44 1.732
33 1.299
11 0.433
3 0.118
7
0.276
22
0.866
Emitter
ø0.125
ø0.005
−20 to +60 °C
−4 to +140 °F
M4
 FD-R41
R2 mm
R0.079 in
Bending durability
2 m
6.562 ft
STD
 
210 8.268
HYPR
 
710 27.953
430 16.929
320 12.598
100 3.937
34 1.339
60
2.362
170
6.693
ø0.75
ø0.030 IP67
−55 to +80 °C
−67 to +176 °F
Notes:
: R0.394 in) and
bendable (bending radius of R4 mm R0.157 in or less) characteristics.
M3
W0.217 × H0.315 × D0.630
W5.5 × H8 × D16
W0.276 × H0.354 × D0.531
W7 × H9 × D13.5
M4
M4
W7 × H9 × D14.4
W0.276 × H0.354 × D0.566
(Note 3)
M3
W5.5 × H8 × D16
W0.217 × H0.315 × D0.630
M3
W5.5 × H8 × D16
W0.217 × H0.315 × D0.630
M3
W5.5 × H8 × D16
W0.217 × H0.315 × D0.630
M3
W5.5 × H8 × D16
W0.217 × H0.315 × D0.630
M4
W7 × H9 × D13.5
W0.276 × H0.354 × D0.531
M4
W7 × H9 × D13.9
W0.276 × H0.354 × D0.547