Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensor - FAI8/BP-3A

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Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensor - FAI8/BP-3A

Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensor - FAI8/BP-3A is a Microdetectors industrial sensor identified by model FAI8/BP-3A. It combines PNP output; infrared (880 nm) emission; IP67 protection; 2 m pvc cable connection.
  • Brand MICRO DETECTOR
  • Category Sensors
  • Subcategory Photo Electric Sensor
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Detection Principle and Optical Characteristics

The optical emission is Infrared (880 nm). A switching frequency of 250 Hz.

The thermal drift Sr is ≤10% Sr, with repeat accuracy of 5%.

Electrical Supply and Output Characteristics

The output type is PNP. The output function is NO+NC.

The operating voltage is 10-30 VDC, with load current of ≤100 mA. No-load supply current is ≤30 mA and leakage current is limited to ≤10 µA.

Maximum ripple is 10%. Ingress protection is rated IP67.

Mechanical Design, Dimensions and Connection

The housing is Nickel-plated brass, while the active head uses PC. Dimensions are M18 x 1/L=78,5 mm and the connection is 2 m PVC Cable.

Weight is 130 g.

Tightening torque is 25 nm.

Protection and Environment

The operating temperature range is - 25 °C…+ 70° C (Non-freezing). EMC compatibility is EN 60947-5-2.

Configuration and Included Items

The model is part of the Cylindrical photoelectric sensors family.

Additional Technical Details

The manufacturer part number is FAI8/BP-3A. This model is manufactured by M.D. Micro Detectors. Time to availability is ≤200 ms.

External-light interference is limited to 3000 lx (Incandescent lamp), 10000 lx (Sunlight).

Key Technical Characteristics

For electrical integration, it provides output type PNP, operating voltage 10-30 VDC, switching frequency 250 Hz. The physical configuration includes Nickel-plated brass housing, dimensions M18 x 1/L=78,5 mm, 2 m PVC Cable connection. It is rated IP67 for an operating temperature range of - 25 °C…+ 70° C (Non-freezing).

SpecificationDetails
ModelFAI8/BP-3A
Manufacturer part numberFAI8/BP-3A
ManufacturerM.D. Micro Detectors
Output typePNP
Output functionNO+NC
Switching frequency250 Hz
Weight130 g
Active head materialPC
Housing materialNickel-plated brass
Tightening torque25 nm
Operating temperature- 25 °C…+ 70° C (Non-freezing)
DimensionsM18 x 1/L=78,5 mm
Connection2 m PVC Cable
Product familyCylindrical photoelectric sensors
Thermal drift Sr≤10% Sr
Repeat accuracy5%
Degree of protectionIP67
EMC compatibilityEN 60947-5-2
Time to availability≤200 ms
Maximum ripple10%
External light interference3000 lx (Incandescent lamp), 10000 lx (Sunlight)
Operating voltage10-30 VDC
Load current≤100 mA
No-load supply current≤30 mA
Leakage current≤10 µA
EmissionInfrared (880 nm)
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