Fiber Optic Sensor Cable Type, NPN Open Collector Output – BF3RX

Autonics Volume Adjustment Fiber Optic Amplifier – BF3RX

Red LED, Sensitivity adjuster, NPN, Cable type connection

The Autonics fiber optic sensor BF3RX is used to provide accurate detection of objects in various applications. This sensor is available in Built-in twin volume type and manual in sensitivity setting (adjuster).

As a quick report, this fiber optic sensor provides:

• Built-in twin volume type

• Red LED (660nm) Light source

• 2m Cable length

• Amplifier

• Max. 1ms Response time

• 12-24 VDC ±10% (ripple P-P: max. 10%) Power supply

• Light ON/Dark ON (set by control wire) Operation mode

• NPN open collector

• Sensitivity adjuster (coarse adjustment, fine adjustment)

• Reverse power protection circuit, output short overcurrent protection circuit

Body

This Autonics fiber optic sensor’s case is made of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and its cover made of Polycarbonate .

Connection

The Autonics fiber optic sensor BF3RX features cable type. This cable covers the sensor’s 4 wires. It is 5 mm in diameter and 2 meters in length.

Temperature

There are limitations in temperature and humidity in which BF3RX fiber optic sensor is used:

• Storage temperature: -25 … 70°C

• Storage humidity: 35 to 85%RH

• Ambient temperature: -10 … 50°C

• Ambient humidity: 35 to 85%RH

Environment resistance is rated at no freezing or condensation.

Want to know how this sensor acts? Check our article to get the full report on Fiber Optic sensor working principles.