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MJE-FX411 No.0034-50V

SPECIFICATIONS

Display

Communication error has oc-
curred at time of connection.

The load has short-circuited 
and excess current is flowing.

Error description

Measures

Turn off the power, then check the load.

Check if the mounted amplifiers are in close contact 
with each other.

ERROR DISPLAY INDICATOR READINGS

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Mode table

Notes: 1) This mode is not incorporated in the blue LED type and green LED type.

2) While the peak / bottom hold mode is ON, the digital display is not turned off even if the

Eco mode is set to ON.

The light emitting intensity can be switched among four levels.

Timer settings can be select ed; Without timer / OFF-delay timer / 
ON-delay timer / ONE-SHOT timer. Also the timer period can be set.

Emitting intensity selec-
tion mode (Note 1)

Timer setting mode

The display on the digital display can be inverted.

Digital display inversion mode

If no key is pressed for approximately 20 sec. while in  'RUN' mode, the 
digital display turns off automatically. Press the setting switch or move 
the operation selection switch to make the display light up again. The 
digital display will light up when the threshold value adjuster is turned, 
but note that this will also cause the threshold value to change.

Eco mode (Note 2)

If the setting switch is pressed while  'RUN' mode is active, the display 
will alternate between the peak hold value and the bottom hold value. 
(The display will refresh every 2 sec.) The display will return to nor-
mal if any operation other than threshold value setting is carried out.

Peak / Bottom hold mode

Response time change mode

The response time can be set.

Mode

Description

Factory

  setting

MODE SELECTION

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When the setting switch is pressed and held for 2 sec. or more, 'SET' mode (mode
setting screen) is activated.
If the setting switch is pressed while in 'SET' mode, the mode will change.
If the threshold value adjuster is turned while a mode is active, the setting item will change and blink.
When the setting switch is pressed at the item you would like to set, it blinks 3
times and then the setting is confirmed and the mode switches to the next mode.
If the setting switch is pressed and held for 2 sec. or more or do not press any key for 
15 sec. while

   'SET' mode is active, the mode will switch automatically to

  'RUN' mode.

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Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection.
In case of using sensing devices for personnel protection, use products which 
meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protec-
tion applicable in each region or country.

WARNING

PART DESCRIPTION

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Operation indicator (Orange)

Digital display (Green)

Threshold value (RUN condition)

Stability indicator (Green)

Threshold value adjuster (Note)

Operation selection switch

Setting switch

Incident light intensity (RUN condition)

Digital display (Red)

CASCADING

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Make sure that the power supply is off while adding or removing the amplifiers.
Make sure to check the allowable ambient temperature, as it depends on the 
number of amplifiers connected in cascade.
In case two, or more, amplifiers are connected in cascade, make sure to mount 
them on a DIN rail.
When the amplifiers move on the DIN rail depending on the attaching condition 
or  the amplifiers are mounted close to each other in cascade, fit them between 
the optional end plates (

MS-DIN-E

) mounted at the two ends.

Up to maximum 15 amplifiers can be added (total 16 amplifiers connected in cascade.)
When connecting more than two amplifiers in cascade, use the sub cable 
(

CN-71-C

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) as the quick-connection cable for the second amplifier onwards.

When connecting amplifiers not close to each other in parallel, be sure to mount
the optional end plate (

MS-DIN-E

) at both sides of each amplifier or affix the 

communication window seal of the optional amplifier protection seal (

FX-MB1

) to 

the communication windows. For details, refer to the instruction manual enclosed
with the 

FX-MB1

.

When the connector type and the cable type or different LED (red / blue / green)
types are connected in cascade, mount the identical models together.
When this product is used with the other digital fiber amplifiers, be sure to place
this product to the left most position (When you look from the connector side). If
this product is not placed to the leftmost position, this product may not operate
properly.

Make sure that the power supply is off while connecting 

 disconnecting the amplifi-

ers and the quick-connection cables.

MOUNTING

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35mm width DIN rail

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Fit the rear part of the mounting section of the amplifier 
on a DIN rail.
Press down the rear part of the mounting section of the 
unit on the DIN rail and fit the front part of the mounting 
section to the DIN rail.

How to mount the amplifier

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Push the amplifier forward.
Lift up the front part of the amplifier to remove it.

Take care that if the front part is lifted without pushing the
amplifier forward, the hook on the rear portion of the mounting section is likely to break.

Note:

How to remove the amplifier

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Fiber
lock lever

Fiber

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How to connect the fiber cables

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Snap the fiber lock lever down.
Insert the fiber cables slowly into the inlets until they 
stop. (Note 1)
Return the fiber lock lever to the original position, till it 
stops.

Notes: 1)

2)

In case the fiber cables are not inserted to a position where 
they stop, the sensing range reduces. In case of a flexible 
fiber, take care that it may bend inside the amplifier, during 
insertion.
With the coaxial reflective type fiber, such as, 

FD-G4

 or 

FD-FM2

, insert the single-core fi-

ber cable into the beam-emitting inlet and the multi-core fiber cable into the beam-receiv-
ing inlet. If they are inserted in reverse, the sensing accuracy will deteriorate.

Be sure to fit the attachment to the fibers first before inserting the fibers to the 
amplifier. For details, refer to the instruction manual enclosed with the fibers.

Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring.

I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

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Notes: 1)

2)

The quick-connection sub cable does not have +V (brown) and 0V (blue).
The power is supplied from the connector of the main cable.
50mA max., if five, or more, the connector type amplifiers are connected in cascade.

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NPN output type

1

 +V

3

 Output

2

0V

Terminal arrange-
ment diagram of the 
connector type 

1

2

3

100mA max. (Note 2)

Load

(Brown) +V (Note 1)

(Black) Output

+

12 to 24V DC

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10%

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(Blue) 0V (Note 1)

Users' circuit

Internal circuit

Sensor circuit

Terminal No. of connector type

Cable type / Color code of quick-
connection cable

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PNP output type

1

 +V

3

 Output

2

0V

Terminal arrange-
ment diagram of the 
connector type 

1

2

3

Load

+

12 to 24V DC

r

10%

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100mA max. (Note 2)

(Brown) +V (Note 1)

(Black) Output

(Blue) 0V (Note 1)

Users' circuit

Internal circuit

Sensor circuit

Terminal No. of connector type

Cable type / Color code of quick-
connection cable

SWITCHING OUTPUT OPERATION

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The operation selection switch can be used to display different output operations
(L-ON / D-ON) on the digital display.

<When set to Light-ON (L-ON)>

<When set to Dark-ON (D-ON)>

Disappears automatically 
after 2 seconds.

Disappears automatically 
after 2 seconds.

THRESHOLD VALUE (SENSITIVITY) AD-
JUSTMENT

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Check the incident light intensity [in the digital 
display (red)] when a sensing object is placed 
in the sensing position.

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Check the incident light intensity [in the digital 
display (red)] when the sensing object is 
removed from the sensing position.

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Turn the threshold value adjuster to the 
threshold value [in the digital display (green)] 
that is the value in between 

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threshold value is automatically written to the 
EEPROM.)

(Incident light intensity)

(Incident light intensity)

(Threshold value)

Sensing
object

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When the threshold value adjuster is turned clockwise, the threshold value 
increases. When the threshold value adjuster is turned counterclockwise, the 
threshold value decreases.

<Threshold value setting method>

If there is a sufficient level of margin in the incident light intensity, the stability indica-
tor (green) will light up.

(Threshold value)

(Threshold value)

Notes: 1)

2)
3)

4)

FX-412

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, with the sensitivity adjuster shaped so that it can be turned manually using 

fingers, is also available. However, the cable type is not available for 

FX-412

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50mA, the connector type five, or more, amplifiers are connected in cascade.
When the power supply is switched on, the light emission timing is automatically set for 
interference prevention.
The cable for amplifier connection is not supplied as an accessory. Make sure to use the 
optional quick-connection cables given below.
Main cable (3-core): 

CN-73-C1 

(cable length 1m), 

CN-73-C2 

(cable length 2m) 

CN-73-C5

 (cable length 5m)

Sub cable (1-core) : 

CN-71-C1

 (cable length 1m), 

CN-71-C2

 (cable length 2m)

CN-71-C5

 (cable length 5m)

CAUTIONS

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This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only.
Take care that wrong wiring will damage the sensor.
Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring.
Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.
Take care that if a voltage exceeding the rated range is applied, or if an AC 
power supply is directly connected, the sensor may get burnt or damaged.
In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, inverter motor, etc.) is 
used in the vicinity of this product, connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of 
the equipment to an actual ground.
If power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, ensure that the frame 
ground (F.G.) terminal of the power supply is connected to an actual ground.
Do not use during the initial transient time (0.5 sec.) after the power supply is 
switched on.
Take care that short-circuit of the load or wrong wiring may burn or damage the sensor.
Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines or put them in 
the same raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction.
Extension up to total 100m (if 5 to 8 units are connected in cascade: 50m, if 9 to 
16 units are connected in cascade: 20m) is possible with 0.3mm2, or more, cable. 
However, in order to reduce noise, make the wiring as short as possible. 
Take care that cable extension increases the residual voltage.
This sensor is suitable for indoor use only.
Avoid dust, dirt, and steam.
Take care that the product does not come in contact with water, oil, grease,  
organic solvents, such as, thinner, etc., strong acid or alkaline.
This sensor cannot be used in an environment containing inflammable or explosive gases.
Never disassemble or modify the sensor.
The changes to the settings are written to the EEPROM, but because the 
EEPROM has a limited service life, you should avoid changing the settings any 
more than 1 million times.

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<RUN condition>

<RUN condition>

<SET condition>

(

Response time

change mode

)

Standard

Response time: 500

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s or less

Response time: 4.5ms or less

Long-range

Response time: 150

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s or less

High speed

(

Emitting intensity 

  selection mode

)

(Note 1)

Emitting power Hi

Emitting power Lo

(

Timer setting 

mode

)

Without timer

OFF-delay

ON-delay

ONE-SHOT

The timer period can be set within the following ranges:
1 to 10 ms: 1 ms units; 10 to 100 ms: 10 ms units; 100 to 500 ms: 50 ms units
500 to 1000 ms: 100 ms units; 1000 to 3000 ms: 500 ms units

Press and hold for 2 seconds or more

(

Digital display

inversion mode

)

(Eco mode)

Peak / Bottom 
hold mode

(The actual display will be '              '.)

<RUN condition>

(Peak value)

(Bottom value)

Note: This mode is not incorporated 

in the blue LED type and 
green LED type.

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When the setting switch is pressed and held for 10 sec., until '

    '  is dis-

played while in

   'RUN' mode, the all settings are returned to the factory setting.

(For the factory setting, refer to '

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Mode table

' in   '

MODE SELECTION

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FACTORY SETTING

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KEY LOCK FUNCTION 

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Note: Although the display changes to the indication of  'SET'

condition 2 sec. after pressing the setting switch, keep 
pressing the switch. Furthermore, the sensor does not  go into the key lock setting from   'SET' condition.

<RUN condition>

Press and hold 
for 5 sec.  (Note)

(Set to OFF)

(Set to ON)

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When the setting switch is pressed and 
hold for 5 sec. while in

  'RUN' 

mode, the 

key lock function can be set / canceled. 
When the key lock function is set to ON, 
even if the threshold value adjuster or the 
setting switch is operated,  '         ' is displayed
and the key operation cannot be carried out. 

For mounting and removing the amplifier, refer to '

MOUNTING

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Mount the amplifiers, one by one, 
on the DIN rail.
Slide the amplifiers next to each 
other, and connect the quick-con-
nection cables.
Mount the optional end plates
(

MS-DIN-E

) at both the ends to 

hold the amplifiers between their 
flat sides.
Tighten the screws to fix the end 
plates.

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Loosen the screws of the end plates.
Remove the end plates.
Slide the amplifiers and remove 
them one by one.

Cascading method

Dismantling

Main cable (

CN-73-C

غ

)

(optional)

End plates (

MS-DIN-E

)

(optional)

End plates (

MS-DIN-E

)

(optional)

Sub cable (

CN-71-C

غ

)

(optional)

Slide

Slide

FX-411GP-C2

FX-411P-C2

PNP output

NPN output (Note 1)

FX-411BP-C2

FX-411P

FX-411BP

FX-411GP

FX-411

FX-411B

FX-411G

FX-411B-C2

FX-411-C2

FX-411G-C2

Item

Type

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Connector type

Cable type

FAST: 150

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s or less, STD: 500

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s or less, U-LG: 4.5ms or less selectable with switch

Light-ON or Dark-ON, selectable with switch

Output operation

Incorporated

Short-circuit protection

<Red LED type>

Normal operation: 960mW or less
(Current consumption 40mA or less at 24V supply voltage)

ECO mode: 840mW or less
(Current consumption 35mA or less at 24V supply voltage)

<Blue LED type / Green LED type>

Normal operation: 720mW or less
(Current consumption 30mA or less at 24V supply voltage)

ECO mode: 580mW or less
(Current consumption 24mA or less at 24V supply voltage)

Response time

Output

<NPN output type>

NPN open-collector transistor

Maximum sink current: 100mA (Note 2)

Applied voltage: 30V DC or less

(between output and 0V)

Residual voltage: 1.5V or less

[at 100mA (Note 2) sink current]

<PNP output type>

PNP open-collector transistor

Maximum source current: 100mA (Note 2)

Applied voltage: 30V DC or less

(between output and +V)

Residual voltage: 1.5V or less
[at 100mA (Note 2) source current]

Power consumption

12 to 24V DC

r

10% Ripple P-P 10% or less

Supply voltage

Incorporated [up to four fibers can be mounted adjacently (However, 
U-LG mode is eight fibers)

Interference prevention 
function

Cable

35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH

Ambient temperature

-10 to +55

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 (If 4 to 7 units are connected in cascade: -10 to +50

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if 8 to 16 units are connected in cascade: -10 to +45

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(No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +70

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Peak emission wavelength

650nm

470nm

525nm

650nm

470nm

525nm

Emitting element

Ambient humidity

0.3mm

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 3-core cabtyre cable, 2m long (Cable type only)

20g approx.

60g approx.

Enclosure: Heat-resistant ABS, Transparent cover: Polycarbonate
Setting switch: Heat-resistant ABS, Threshold value adjuster: Polycarbonate

Material

Weight

Green LED

Red LED

Blue LED

Green LED

Red LED

Blue LED

Model

No.

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Manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and optimum use of this product.
Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Fiber Sensor Amplifier

FX-400

Series

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The models listed under “

SPECIFICATIONS

” come with CE Marking.

As for all other models, please contact our office.

Contact for CE

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