Autonics BF4GP - User Manual

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Fiber Optic Amplier
(A)
Photoelectric
Sensors
(B)
Fiber
Optic
Sensors
(C)
Door/Area
Sensors
(D)
Proximity
Sensors
(E)
Pressure
Sensors
(F)
Rotary
Encoders
(G)
Connectors/
Connector Cables/
Sensor Distribution
Boxes/ Sockets
(H)
Temperature
Controllers
(I)
SSRs / Power
Controllers
(J)
Counters
(K)
Timers
(L)
Panel
Meters
(M)
Tacho /
Speed / Pulse
Meters
(N)
Display
Units
(O)
Sensor
Controllers
(P)
Switching
Mode Power
Supplies
(Q)
Stepper Motors
& Drivers
& Controllers
(R)
Graphic/
Logic
Panels
(S)
Field
Network
Devices
(T)
Software
Features
High Reliability Of Fiber Optic Amplifier For Convenient Mounting
● High speed response: max. 0.5ms
● Auto sensitivity setting (button setting)/external input sensitivity setting type
● External synchronization input, mutual interference protection, self-diagnosis
● Reverse power polarity and short-circuit (overcurrent) protection circuit
● Timer function: selectable none / 40ms OFF delay timer (xed)
(standard type, remote sensitivity setting type only)
● Automatically selectable Light ON / Dark ON
● Precise detection of small target and easy to install in the complicated place
※
1: The weight includes packaging. The weight in parenthesis is for unit only.
※
The temperature or humidity mentioned in Environment indicates a non freezing or condensation environment.
Model
Standard type
External synchronization
input type
External input sensitivity
setting type
BF4RP BF4GP BF4R BF4G BF4R-E BF4G-E BF4R-R BF4G-R
Light source
Red LED
(660nm)
Green LED
(525nm)
Red LED
(660nm)
Green LED
(525nm)
Red LED
(660nm)
Green LED
(525nm)
Red LED
(660nm)
Green LED
(525nm)
Power supply 12-24VDC
ᜡ
±10% (ripple P-P: max.10%)
Current consumption Max. 45mA
Operation mode Light ON/Dark ON switching
Control output
NPN or PNP open collector output
● Load voltage: max. 30VDC
ᜡ
● Load current: max. 100mA
● Residual voltage - NPN: max. 1V (load current: 100mA), max. 0.4V (load current: 16mA) / PNP: max. 2.5V
Protection circuit Reverse polarity protection circuit, short-circuit (overcurrent) protection circuit
Response time Max. 0.5ms (frequency 1), max. 0.7ms (frequency 2)
Sensitivity setting Sensitivity setting button (ON/OFF)
Indicator
Control output indicator (OUT): red LED,
Stability indicator (STAB): green LED (turns ON at stable light ON/OFF level)
Mutual interference prevention Built-in differential frequency mode (frequency 1 (normal mode): max. 0.5ms, frequency 2: max. 0.7ms)
Self-diagnosis output
ON state under unstable sensing (when the target stays for 300ms in unstable level),
ON state when control output is short-circuited
● Load voltage: max. 30VDC
ᜡ
● Load current: max. 50mA
● Residual voltage - NPN: max. 1V (load current: 50mA), max. 0.4V (load current: 16mA) / PNP: max. 2.5V
Input of stop transmission function - Built-in -
External synchronization function - Built-in (gate/trigger) -
Remote sensitivity setting function - - Built-in
Timer function OFF delay (40ms) - OFF delay (40ms)
Insulation resistance Over 20MΩ (at 500VDC megger)
Noise immunity ±240V the square wave noise (pulse width: 1
㎲
) by the noise simulator
Dielectric strength 1,000VAC 50/60Hz for 1 minute
Vibration 1.5mm amplitude at frequency of 10 to 55Hz (for 1 min) in each X, Y, Z direction for 2 hours
Shock 500m/s² (approx. 50G) in each X, Y, Z direction for 3 times
Environ-
ment
Ambient illumination Sunlight: max. 11000
㏓
, Incandescent lamp: max. 3000
㏓
(received illumination)
Ambient temperature -10 to 50
℃,
storage: -20 to 70
℃
Ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH, storage:35 to 85% RH
Material Case: heat-resistance acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, cover: polycarbonate
Cable
Ø4mm, 4-wire, 2m
(AWG22, core diameter: 0.08mm, number of cores:
60, insulator out diameter: Ø1.25mm)
Ø4mm, 6-wire, 2m
(AWG24, core diameter: 0.08mm, number of cores:
40, insulator out diameter: Ø1mm)
Accessory Mounting bracket, bolts, nuts
Approval
Weight
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1
Approx. 120g (approx. 65g)
Specifications
Please read “Safety Considerations” in operation
manual before using.
BF4 Series
BF 4 R P E-
No mark Standard type
E External synchronization input type
R External input sensitivity setting type
No mark NPN open collector output
P PNP open collector output
R Red LED
G Green LED
4 Series
BF Fiber Sensor
Ordering Information

Autonics BF4GP Specifications

General

Brand	Autonics
Model	BF4GP
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Ordering Information

Specifications

Feature Data

Connections

BF4 R; BF4 G

BF4 RP; BF4 GP

BF4 R-E; BF4 G-E

BF4 R-R; BF4 G-R

Installations

Mounting amplifier unit

Instructions for mounting the amplifier unit on a DIN rail.

Installation of fiber optic cable

Mode Setting

Sensitivity setting

Sensitivity Adjustment

Adjustment by the sensitivity setting button (common)

Common method for adjusting sensitivity using setting buttons.

Light ON

Detailed steps for adjusting sensitivity in Light ON mode.

Dark ON

Detailed steps for adjusting sensitivity in Dark ON mode.

Self-diagnosis output (answer back) function [BF4-R]

Timer (OFF Delay) Function

External Synchronization Input Function

Self-Diagnosis Function (common)

Mutual Interference Prevention Function (common)

Interference prevention function (operation of differential frequency mode)

Setting for interference prevention using different transmission frequencies.