Panasonic Vacuum-Resistant Fibers: One-Touch Connection System
Breakthrough in Vacuum-Resistant Fibers
Introducing the One-Touch Connection System, compatible with 4CH / 1CH Flange, designed for vacuum-resistant fibers. Experience a breakthrough in fiber optic technology, enabling a one-touch connection in just 1 second*.
* Time required to connect one fiber to the flange.
Image Description: A hand is shown carefully inserting a fiber optic cable into a flange assembly mounted on a large metallic surface. A magnified view highlights the "1CH type" connection, while another part of the image shows a "4CH type" connection on the flange.
Amazingly Easy to Connect!
The vacuum-resistant fiber flange is designed to enable easy connection (one-touch connection) and disconnection of fibers one by one or at the same time.
Image Description: Two detailed views of the vacuum-resistant fiber flange connection. The left image shows multiple fibers being connected to a flange, with a close-up on the connection point. The right image shows a similar connection, emphasizing the "Vacuum side".
Leakage Seal Construction
The leakage seal construction features built-in glass wires inside the flange, allowing transmission of only light to the vacuum side. Leakage remains unchanged even when a fiber is not connected.
Leakage from 4CH / 1CH flange: 1.0 x 10-10 Pa·m3/s [He] or less.
One-Touch Connection Just in 1 Second
Simply Insert the Fiber into the Flange
The newly developed one-touch connection system allows easy connection of a fiber by simply positioning the fiber in the specified direction and inserting. The fiber can be disconnected by pulling the holding bracket up. This system dramatically reduces working hours.
Before (Thread Fastening Type):
- Difficult to tighten with a glove-covered hand.
- Small parts can be easily lost.
- Excessive tightening can break or bend the wire.
After (One-Touch Type):
- Reduces working hours and workload dramatically.
- Connection is as easy as inserting the fiber into the flange.
- Easy connection without a tool or torque management.
* The disconnection prevention structure uses a holding bracket that engages securely with the joint bracket.
Image Description: The "Before" image shows a complex, cramped setup with multiple threaded connections for fibers. The "After" image shows a clean, simple connection to a flange with no tools visible.
Requires Drilling of Only One Hole
The flange connection system requires less space for the fiber lead-in section and fewer holes to drill. Previously, one installation hole had to be drilled for each fiber. The vacuum-resistant flange requires only one hole even for multiple fibers, thus reducing hole drilling cost and the possibility of leakage.
Before (Conventional Fiber Lead-in Section): A hole must be drilled for each fiber. An ample space is needed for inserting a hand and using a tool.
After (Vacuum-Resistant Flange Fiber Lead-in Section): Only one hole is required for up to 8 fibers. This reduces processing cost and leakage concerns by 1/8. It saves space as fibers can be grouped and connected.
Image Description: The "Before" image depicts multiple individual holes drilled for fiber entry. The "After" image shows a single hole accommodating multiple fibers.
Fiber Lineup
Vacuum Side Fiber
* Sensing ranges are for FX-500 series amplifiers.
| Type | Model No. | Sensing Range (STD mode / HYPER mode) | Ambient Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum-resistant thru-beam type fiber | FT-40V | 270 mm (10.630 in) / 1,000 mm (39.370 in) | -30 to +300 °C (-22 to +572 °F) |
| FT-40V + FV-LE1 (Expansion lens) | 1,500 mm (59.055 in) / 1,800 mm (70.866 in) | -30 to +300 °C (-22 to +572 °F) | |
| FT-40V + FV-SV1 (Vacuum-resistant compact side-view lens) | 450 mm (17.717 in) / 1,800 mm (70.866 in) | -30 to +300 °C (-22 to +572 °F) | |
| FT-40V + FV-SV2 (Vacuum-resistant side-view lens) | 1,500 mm (59.055 in) / 1,800 mm (70.866 in) | -30 to +300 °C (-22 to +572 °F) | |
| Vacuum-resistant convergent reflective type fiber | FD-L10V | 0 to 8 mm (0 to 0.315 in) / 0 to 18 mm (0 to 0.709 in) | -30 to +300 °C (-22 to +572 °F) |
| Vacuum-resistant long range reflective type fiber | FD-KZ50V | 20 to 200 mm (0.787 to 7.874 in) / 5 to 500 mm (0.197 to 19.685 in) | -30 to +300 °C (-22 to +572 °F) |
Image Description: Illustrations of various vacuum-side fiber types (thru-beam, expansion lens, compact side-view, side-view, convergent reflective, long-range reflective) are displayed.
Atmospheric Side Fiber
| Type | Model No. | Bending Durability | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT-J9 | 10 million times or more (Typical) | More flexible (R4 mm R0.157 in) |
Bending Conditions: Bending radius: R10 mm (R0.394 in), Reciprocating bending: 180°.
Image Description: An illustration of the FT-J9 atmospheric side fiber is shown, highlighting its bending durability and flexibility specifications.
Vacuum-Resistant Flange
Image Description: Illustrations of the Vacuum-resistant flange 4CH (FV-FR4) and Vacuum-resistant flange 1CH (FV-FR1) are displayed.
Applications
Image Description: Four application images are presented: 1. A robotic arm with a fiber sensor detecting glass seating. 2. A fiber sensor near a semiconductor wafer. 3. A fiber sensor inspecting passing glass. 4. A fiber sensor detecting the presence/absence of glass.
- Detection of glass seating on robot hand
- Detection of semiconductor wafer
- Detection of passing glass
- Detection of presence / absence of glass
Contributes to Your Product Quality Improvement and Workload Reduction
Using an integrated manufacturing system established in our factory, Panasonic conducts all processes from product development to production, quality control, packaging, and shipping.
Vacuum Baking for Reduction of Outgas: The vacuum side fiber and flange are cleaned and baked, then seal-packed and double-packed for shipping.
Customizable Fiber Length: Panasonic offers semi-custom products where the fiber length can be specified in 100 mm (3.937 in) increments. Different fiber lengths can be specified for the emitting and receiving sides. Contact the sales office for semi-custom products.
Image Description: Images show vacuum baking equipment and sealed product packaging.
Vacuum-Resistant Fiber Set Contents
Image Description: A diagram visually outlines the components of the vacuum-resistant fiber system, including thru-beam fiber (FT-40V), reflective fibers (FD-KZ50V, FD-L10V), atmospheric side fiber (FT-J9), flanges (FV-FR1, FV-FR4), and an amplifier.
List of Fibers
Vacuum-Resistant Thru-Beam Type (One Pair Set)
Atmospheric side fiber is optional and sold separately.
| Type | Shape of fiber head (mm in) | Model No. | Bending radius (mm in) | Fiber cable length | Sensing range (mm in) (Note 2) | Beam axis dia. (mm in) | Ambient temp. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX-500 series | FX-550 / FX-550L series | FX-101 | FX-102 | U-LG LONG | FAST / H-SP | |||||||
| Vacuum-resistant Thru-beam | 30 (1.181) | FT-40V | R25 (0.984) | 1 m (3.281 ft) (Note 1) | STD: 270 (10.630) | STD: 470 (18.504) | STD: 110 (4.331) | STD: 400 (15.748) | Ø1.3 (Ø0.051) | -30 to +300 °C (-22 to +572 °F) |
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| HYPR: 1,000 (39.370) | HYPR: 950 (37.402) 620 (24.409) |
HYPR: 280 (11.024) | HYPR: 1,400 (55.118) | |||||||||
Notes: 1) This is not a "free-cut" type. Semi-custom products are available with fiber length specified in 100 mm (3.937 in) increments. Please contact sales office for details. 2) FX-550L series does not have FAST mode.
Vacuum-Resistant Reflective Type
Atmospheric side fiber is optional and sold separately.
| Type | Shape of fiber head (mm in) | Model No. | Bending radius (mm in) | Fiber cable length | Sensing range (mm in) (Note 2, 3) | Ambient temp. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX-500 series | FX-550 / FX-550L series | FX-101 | FX-102 | U-LG LONG | FAST / H-SP | ||||||
| Vacuum-resistant Convergent reflective | W9.5 x H5.2 x D15 (W0.374 x H0.205 x D0.591) |
FD-L10V | R25 (0.984) | 3 m (9.843 ft) (Note 1) | STD: 0 to 8 (0 to 0.315) | STD: 0 to 10 (0 to 0.394) | STD: 0 to 12 (0 to 0.472) | STD: 0 to 19 (0 to 0.748) | -30 to +300 °C (-22 to +572 °F) |
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| HYPR: 0 to 18 (0 to 0.709) | HYPR: 0 to 11 (0 to 0.433) | HYPR: 0 to 13 (0 to 0.512) | HYPR: 0 to 27 (0 to 1.063) | ||||||||
| Vacuum-resistant Long range reflective | W19 x H5 x D27 (W0.748 x H0.197 x D1.063) |
FD-KZ50V | R25 (0.984) | 1 m (3.281 ft) (Note 1) | STD: 10 to 340 (0.394 to 13.386) | STD: 15 to 270 (0.591 to 10.630) | STD: 20 to 120 (0.787 to 4.724) | STD: 20 to 450 (0.787 to 17.717) | -30 to +300 °C (-22 to +572 °F) |
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| HYPR: 10 to 1,000 (0.394 to 39.370) | HYPR: 5 to 500 (0.197 to 19.685) | HYPR: 15 to 650 (0.591 to 25.591) | HYPR: 20 to 450 (0.787 to 17.717) | ||||||||
Notes: 1) Not a "free-cut" type; semi-custom products available in 100 mm (3.937 in) increments. Contact sales office for details. 2) Sensing range for transparent glass 100 x 100 x t0.7 mm (3.937 x 3.937 x t0.028 in). 3) FX-550L series does not have FAST mode.
Atmospheric Side (One Pair Set)
| Type | Shape of fiber head (mm in) | Model No. | Bending radius (mm in) | Fiber cable length | Ambient temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric side | Ø3.7 x 30 (Ø0.146 x 1.181) | FT-J9 | R4 (R0.157) | 2 m (6.562 ft) (Note 1, 2) | -30 to +80 °C (-22 to +176 °F) |
Notes: 1) Semi-custom products available in 100 mm (3.937 in) increments. Contact sales office for details. 2) Sensing range may be reduced by up to 20% depending on cutting. Tough: Refers to fibers with unbreakable (R10 mm, 180°) and flexible (R4 mm or less) features. Bending durability: Refers to fibers with unbreakable bending resistance (R10 mm, 180°).
Fiber Options
Vacuum-Resistant Flange
Applicable fibers are FT-40V, FD-KZ50V, FD-L10V and FT-J9.
| Designation | Model No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum-resistant flange 1CH | FV-FR1 | Atmospheric side and vacuum side are isolated. | |
| Main specifications |
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| Vacuum-resistant flange 4CH | FV-FR4 | Atmospheric side and vacuum side are isolated. | |
| Main specifications |
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Recommended thickness of vacuum chamber wall:
- For FV-FR1: 3.0 to 40.0 mm (0.118 to 1.575 in) (Note 1)
- For FV-FR4: 3.0 mm (0.118 in) or more (Note 2)
Notes: 1) Confirm wall thickness in advance as FV-RF1 may not install to chambers with outside recommended thickness. 2) If vacuum chamber wall is too thick, FV-FR4 may not connect to vacuum side fiber. Connect FV-FR4 to fiber before installation.
Vacuum-Resistant Lens (For Thru-Beam Type Fiber)
| Designation | Model No. | Description | Sensing Range (mm in) [Lens on both sides] (Note 3) | Ambient Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacuum-resistant expansion lens (Note 1) | FV-LE1 | Increases sensing range 4 times or more. Beam axis dia: Ø3.6 mm (Ø0.142 in) | FT-40V HYPR: 1,800 (Note 4) / 1,800 (Note 4) STD: 1,500 / 1,600 FX-500 series (Upper value) / FX-550 / FX-550L series (Lower value) |
-60 to +350 °C (-76 to +662 °F) (Note 2) |
| FX-100 series: FX-101: 370 / FX-102: 450 | ||||
| Vacuum-resistant compact side-view lens (Note 1) | FV-SV1 | Beam axis bent by 90°. Beam axis dia: Ø3 mm (Ø0.118 in) | FT-40V HYPR: 1,800 (Note 4) / 1,800 (Note 4) STD: 720 / 450 FX-500 series (Upper value) / FX-550 / FX-550L series (Lower value) |
-30 to +300 °C (-22 to +572 °F) (Note 2) |
| FX-100 series: FX-101: 90 / FX-102: 150 | ||||
| Vacuum-resistant side-view lens (Note 1) | FV-SV2 | Beam axis bent by 90°. Beam axis dia: Ø3.7 mm (Ø0.146 in) | FT-40V HYPR: 1,800 (Note 4) / 1,800 (Note 4) STD: 1,500 / 1,100 FX-500 series (Upper value) / FX-550 / FX-550L series (Lower value) |
-60 to +300 °C (-76 to +572 °F) (Note 2) |
| FX-100 series: FX-101: 370 / FX-102: 450 |
Notes: 1) Be careful when installing thru-beam type fiber with lens; beam envelope narrows and alignment is difficult. 2) Refer to previous page for ambient temperature of fibers used in combination. 3) Fiber cable length for FT-40V is 1 m (3.281 ft). Sensing ranges account for FT-J9 atmospheric side fiber length. 4) Fiber cable length practically limits sensing range.
Accessory
- Mounting bracket for FD-KZ50V: MS-FD-2
Options - Amplifiers
| Type | Appearance | Model No. | Emitting element | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX-500 series | FX-501 (Note 1) | NPN open-collector transistor | ||
| FX-501P (Note 1) | PNP open-collector transistor | |||
| FX-502 (Note 1) | NPN open-collector transistor 2 outputs | |||
| FX-502P (Note 1) | PNP open-collector transistor 2 outputs | |||
| FX-505-C2 | Red LED | NPN open-collector transistor 2 outputs, analog output | ||
| FX-505P-C2 | Red LED | PNP open-collector transistor 2 outputs, analog output | ||
| FX-550 series | FX-551 (Note 1) | NPN open-collector transistor | ||
| FX-551P (Note 1) | PNP open-collector transistor | |||
| FX-551-C2 | Red LED | NPN open-collector transistor | ||
| FX-551P-C2 | Red LED | PNP open-collector transistor | ||
| FX-550L series | FX-551L3-P-C2 | PNP open-collector transistor | ||
| M12 connector type | FX-551L3-P-J | PNP open-collector transistor | ||
| FX-100 series | Standard type Cable set | FX-101-CC2 | NPN open-collector transistor | |
| FX-101P-CC2 | PNP open-collector transistor | |||
| Long sensing range type Cable set | FX-102-CC2 | NPN open-collector transistor | ||
| FX-102P-CC2 | PNP open-collector transistor |
Notes: 1) Amplifier not provided with quick-connection cable/connector. Purchase separately. 2) Refer to catalog or website for amplifier details.
Dimensions (Unit: mm in)
Refer to the catalog of the applicable product series or visit the website for dimensions of the amplifier. CAD data can be downloaded from the website.
FT-40V (Vacuum-resistant thru-beam type fiber)
Image Description: Detailed dimension diagram for the FT-40V fiber sensor head, showing lengths, diameters, thread sizes, and material specifications for components like end bracket, joint, and sheath.
FD-KZ50V (Vacuum-resistant long range reflective type fiber)
Image Description: Detailed dimension diagram for the FD-KZ50V fiber sensor head, showing lengths, diameters, thread sizes, and material specifications for components like end bracket, joint, and sheath.
FD-L10V (Vacuum-resistant convergent reflective type fiber)
Image Description: Detailed dimension diagram for the FD-L10V fiber sensor head, showing lengths, diameters, thread sizes, and material specifications for components like end bracket, joint, and sheath.
Assembly dimensions with MS-FD-2 (attached mounting bracket)
Image Description: Detailed dimension diagram for the MS-FD-2 mounting bracket and its assembly with a fiber sensor head.
FT-J9 (Atmospheric side fiber - Optional)
Image Description: Detailed dimension diagram for the FT-J9 atmospheric side fiber, showing lengths, diameters, and material specifications for the fiber core and sheath.
FV-FR1 (Vacuum-resistant flange 1CH - Optional)
Image Description: Detailed dimension diagram for the FV-FR1 1CH vacuum-resistant flange, showing dimensions of the flange, holding bracket, screws, and O-ring.
FV-FR4 (Vacuum-resistant flange 4CH - Optional)
Image Description: Detailed dimension diagram for the FV-FR4 4CH vacuum-resistant flange, showing dimensions of the flange, holding bracket, screws, and O-ring.
FV-LE1 (Vacuum-resistant expansion lens - Optional)
Image Description: Detailed dimension diagram for the FV-LE1 vacuum-resistant expansion lens, showing dimensions of the lens, enclosure, and vent hole.
FV-SV1 (Vacuum-resistant compact side-view lens - Optional)
Image Description: Detailed dimension diagram for the FV-SV1 vacuum-resistant compact side-view lens, showing dimensions of the lens, holder, and prism.
FV-SV2 (Vacuum-resistant side-view lens - Optional)
Image Description: Detailed dimension diagram for the FV-SV2 vacuum-resistant side-view lens, showing dimensions of the lens, enclosure, and vent hole.
Fiber Sensor and Communication Unit
Digital Fiber Sensor FX-500 SERIES Ver.2
Built-in Logic Functions: No PLC necessary, saving material and programming costs. Logical calculation functions (AND, OR, XOR) are available with the fiber sensor only. Three logical operations can be selected against Output 1. An additional controller is not required, achieving both wire-saving and cost reduction.
Truth Table for Logical Calculation:
| A | B | Calculation Result Output (C) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AND | OR | XOR | ||
| ON | ON | ON | ON | OFF |
| OFF | ON | OFF | ON | ON |
| ON | OFF | OFF | ON | ON |
| OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF | OFF |
Reduces Individual Fiber Sensor Differences and Improves Stability Noticeably!
When the FX-500 series is used with Panasonic's super quality fiber, the incident light intensity variation among units is decreased to only 1/4 of that of conventional models. By being close to absolute values instead of modified digital values, changes in detection that could not be found in the past can now be monitored.
Image Description: Diagrams illustrate improved stability with super quality fiber, showing reduced incident light intensity variation compared to conventional amplifiers, enabling unified threshold value setting.
Communication Unit for Open Network SC-GU3 SERIES
Direct Connection of Digital Sensors to Open Network!
The SC-GU3 connects to the host system and enables:
- High reliability
- High operating rate
- Reduced installation time
- Remote monitoring capability
- Improved maintainability
- Wire-saving and space-saving
The SC-GU3 enables the acquisition of digital data of equipment status and application of IoT technology.
Connectivity: CC-Link IE Field, CC-Link, EtherCAT, DeviceNet.
Image Description: An image of the SC-GU3 Communication Unit is shown, along with icons representing various network protocols.
Disclaimer
The applications described in this catalog are intended for examples only. The purchase of Panasonic products described herein shall not be regarded as granting a license to use these products in the described applications. Panasonic Corporation does NOT warrant that it has obtained some intellectual properties, such as patent rights, with respect to such applications, or that the described applications may not infringe any intellectual property rights, such as patent rights, of a third party.
Contact:
Panasonic Corporation
Industrial Device Business Division
1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8506, Japan
industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/
No.CE-VRFIBER-6 April, 2019
© Panasonic Corporation 2019. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
