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R55F Series Fiber-Optic Color Mark Sensors
For Plastic and Glass Fiber Optics
R55F Series Sensor Features
• Outstanding color contrast sensitivity; detects 16 levels of gray scale.
• Depending on beam color, reliably detects the toughest color mark contrasts,
including 20% yellow against white.
• Fast, 50-microsecond response.
• Choose from infrared or one of four visible beam colors: red, blue, green and
white.
• Fibers mount in small and otherwise inaccessible areas.
• Easy push-button programming options include Static TEACH, Static Single-Point
TEACH, Dynamic TEACH and Remote TEACH; plus manual sensitivity adjustment.
• Non-volatile memory.
• Glass fiber models function well in harsh environments typically associated with
printing processes.
• Plastic fiber models function well in applications that require repeated flexing of
the fibers.
• Fibers install quickly without tools.
• Bipolar (NPN/PNP) outputs with three Delay settings (0, 20 or 40 milliseconds).
• Choice of integral cable or QD connector models.
• Mounts flat or to 35 mm DIN rail; two brackets included with sensor (one for
angle mount, one for flat mount).
R55F Series Sensor Overview
The R55F Fiber-Optic Sensor was developed to provide simplicity of operation and
access to tight areas for color mark (registration) sensing applications. The R55F is a
technological advancement from earlier R55 models.
R55F sensors feature TEACH mode sensitivity adjustment, by presenting the light and
the dark sensing conditions to the sensor. In addition, sensitivity may be fine-tuned at
any time by simply clicking the “+” or “-” buttons on the sensor. The ten-element signal
strength light bar clearly displays the relative received signal strength.
The bipolar (one NPN and one PNP) outputs may be programmed to include a 20 or
40-millisecond pulse stretcher (OFF Delay), if required. Both TEACH mode sensitivity
adjustment and output SETUP are accomplished using the push-buttons on the sensor,
or by supplying input pulses via the Remote Teach input.
TEACH mode has two options: Static TEACH and Dynamic TEACH. Static TEACH is
used to manually set the two sensing conditions individually or to program a specific
condition to be sensed (single-point TEACH). Dynamic TEACH provides a means for
teaching a series of conditions on-the-fly; the R55F “averages” the sensing events and
automatically sets (and periodically updates via the adaptive threshold feature) the
switch point between light and dark conditions.
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General

Input Voltage	10-30 V DC
QD Length	2 m
IP Rating	IP67
Light Source	Red LED
Supply Voltage	10 - 30 V DC
Output Type	PNP

Summary

Sensor Introduction and Overview

R55 F Series Sensor Features

Details key capabilities like color contrast sensitivity, response time, beam colors, and mounting options for the R55F series sensors.

R55 F Series Sensor Overview

Provides a general description of the R55F sensor, highlighting its simplicity, access to tight areas, and technological advancements.

Product Models and Installation

R55 F Series Glass Fiber-Optic Sensor Models

Lists models, sensing distances, cable types, supply voltage, and output types for glass fiber optic sensors.

R55 F Series Plastic Fiber-Optic Sensor Models

Lists models, sensing distances, cable types, supply voltage, and output types for plastic fiber optic sensors.

Fiber Optic Mounting Considerations

Guidance on mounting the sensing end of fiber optics for optimal performance and minimizing reflections.

Sensor Operation Modes

Using the R55 F Series Sensor

Explains the RUN mode and LED indicator functions for the R55F series sensor.

TEACH Modes

Describes Static TEACH and Dynamic TEACH modes for sensor sensitivity adjustment.

SETUP Mode

Details how to configure sensor output response for light/dark operate and OFF delay settings.

Advanced Programming and Specifications

Remote Programming

Covers remote control of sensitivity, output response, and disabling push buttons via the gray wire.

Locking Out (Disabling) the Push Buttons

Procedure to disable or re-enable the sensor's physical push button controls.

R55 F Series Sensor Specifications

Provides comprehensive technical specifications including supply input, output rating, construction, and environmental rating.

Accessories and Safety

R55 F Series Sensor Hookups

Illustrates wiring diagrams for cabled and quick-disconnect models.

Mounting Brackets

Details the included side-mounting and flat-mounting brackets for the R55F sensors.

Euro-Style Field-Wireable Connectors

Information on 5-pin straight and right-angle connectors, including dimensions and pin-out.