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Fiber-optic amplifier

OBF506

OBF-FAKG/T/AS

Fiber-optic amplifier OBF506

Fiber-optic amplifier

OBF506

OBF-FAKG/T/AS

  • 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 high-quality glass fiber optics for harsh industrial applications
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Product characteristics
Type of light Infrared light
Housing rectangular
Application
Design Fiber optic amplifiers for glass fibers, Type OBF, for fibers with metal sheath, FE/FT-50
Electrical data
Operating voltage [V] 10...30 DC
Current consumption [mA] < 50
Protection class III
Reverse polarity protection yes
Type of light Infrared light
Wave length [nm] 880
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
Permanent current rating of switching output DC [mA] 100
Switching frequency DC [Hz] 500
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...0.4; (Through-beam sensor)
Range [mm] 0...40; (Diffuse reflection sensor)
Factory setting
dark-on mode
Range: 0...400 mm
Range: 0...40 mm
Range adjustable yes
Operating conditions
Ambient temperature [°C] -25...60
Protection IP 65
Tests / approvals
EMC
EN 60947-5-2
MTTF [years] 860
Mechanical data
Weight [g] 47.8
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
Pack quantity 1 pcs.
Electrical connection
Connector: 1 x M8; coding: A
ifm efector, inc. • 1100 Atwater Drive • Malvern • PA 19355 — We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice. — EN-US — OBF506-00 — 13.04.2023 —