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Fiber-optic amplifier

OBF502

OBF-FAKG/T

Fiber-optic amplifier OBF502

Fiber-optic amplifier

OBF502

OBF-FAKG/T

  • Easy adjustment of sensitivity and pulse stretching via pushbutton
  • LED display to check operation, switching status and function
  • For use as diffuse reflection sensor or through-beam sensor
  • High switching frequency for fast processes
  • Operation with inexpensive acrylic fibers
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Product characteristics
Type of light red light
Housing rectangular
Application
System Function check output
Design Fiber optic amplifiers for acrylic fibers, Type OBF
Electrical data
Operating voltage [V] 10...30 DC
Current consumption [mA] < 50
Protection class III
Reverse polarity protection yes
Type of light red light
Wave length [nm] 630
Outputs
Electrical design PNP/NPN; (Automatic load detection PNP/NPN)
Output function light-on/dark-on mode; (programmable)
Max. voltage drop switching output DC [V] 2.5
Function check output yes
Max. voltage drop of function check output [V] 2.5
Max. current load for function check output [mA] 10
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA] 100
Switching frequency DC [Hz] 3000
Short-circuit protection yes
Type of short-circuit protection yes (non-latching)
Overload protection yes
Time function [s] 0.001...0.09
Monitoring range
Range [m] 0...2; (Through-beam sensor)
Range [mm] 0...100; (Diffuse reflection sensor)
Range adjustable yes
Operating conditions
Ambient temperature [°C] -25...60
Protection IP 65
Tests / approvals
EMC
EN 60947-5-2
MTTF [years] 806
Mechanical data
Weight [g] 136.5
Housing rectangular
Dimensions [mm] 36 x 15 x 60
Material PPE modified
Lens alignment Side sensing
Displays / operating elements
Display
Switching status 1 x LED, yellow
Power 1 x LED, green
Unsafe zone 1 x LED, red
Excess gain 4 x LED, green
Remarks
Remarks
light-on mode corresponds to the NC output function for through-beam fibers
corresponds to the NO output function for diffuse-reflection fibers
dark-on mode corresponds to the NO output function for through-beam fibers
corresponds to the NC output function for diffuse-reflection fiber optics
cULus - Class 2 source required
Pack quantity 1 pcs.
Electrical connection
Connection Cable: 2 m, PVC; 4 x 0.34 mm²
Diagrams and graphs
excess gain graph
x: Abstand [mm]
y: Funktionsreservefaktor
ifm efector, inc. • 1100 Atwater Drive • Malvern • PA 19355 — We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice. — EN-US — OBF502-00 — 13.04.2023 —