INSTRUCTION MANUAL MOUNTING

How to mount the unit

External Input Unit FX-CH2(-P) ձ Fit the rear part of the mounting section of the amplifier ղ
on a 35mm width DIN rail.
ղ Press down the rear part of the mounting section of the
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unit on the 35mm width DIN rail and fit the front part of
Manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and optimum use of this product. 35mm width DIN rail
the mounting section to the DIN rail.
Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference.
How to remove the unit ձ
ղ
When this product is used with safety devices, construct the system ձ Push the amplifier forward.
such that the device itself always operates in the safety side. ղ Lift up the front part of the amplifier to remove it.
WARNING
Note: Take care that if the front part is lifted without pushing the
Be sure to use this product in combination with the horizontal connecting connector amplifier forward, the hook on the rear portion of the mounting section is likely to break.
type digital fiber sensor FX-301 series (up dated version unit) and FX-305(P)
incorporating the data bank function. CONNECTION
For details of the digital fiber sensor, refer to the instruction manual enclosed with <Connection of the quick-connection cable CN-73-C‫>ڧ‬
the digital fiber sensor.
Make sure to connect or disconnect the quick-connection cable CN-73-C‫( ڧ‬optional)
in the power supply off condition.
OUTLINE
‫ ە‬This is a unit which, by using the external channel selection input, can collectively Connection method
Groove
load / store the setting data of 3 channels which are stored in the data bank of of ձ Holding the connector of the quick-connection cable
the digital fiber sensor FX-301 series (updated version unit) or FX-305(P) and can (optional), align its projection with the groove at the top Projection
teach the setting and set / cancel the key-lock setting. portion of the amplifier connector.
‫ ە‬The setting data of max. 16 units of the digital fiber sensors can be changed or ղ Insert the connector till a click is felt.
taught collectively. Quick-connection
Disconnection method cable (optional)

SPECIFICATIONS ձ Pressing the projection at the top of the quick-connection

Type NPN input type PNP input type
cable, pull out the connector. Projection
Item Model No. FX-CH2 FX-CH2-P Note: Take care that if the connector is pulled out without pressing the
Applicable fiber amplifier FX-301 series (Note 1), FX-305(P) projection, the projection may break. Do not use a
quick-connection cable whose projection has broken. Further, do
Supply voltage 12 to 24V DCs10% Ripple P-P 10% or less not pull by holding the cable, as this can cause a cable-break.
Current consumption Max. 25mA or less (when all indicators light up)
<Connection of the connector for input device>
Low : 0 to +2V DC High: +4V to +V DC
Input
Source current 0.5mA Sink current 0.5 to 3mA ‫ ە‬Make sure that the power is off while connecting or disconnecting the connector
Input impedance 10kȐ approx. Input impedance 10kȐ approx. for input device.
High: +5V to +V DC, or open Low : 0 to +0.6V DC, or open
‫ ە‬When there are any unused wires, insulate them.
Power indicator Green LED (Lights up when the power is ON) ‫ ە‬The applicable wire is 0.08mm2 (AWG 28) to 0.5mm2 (AWG 20) and the wire
Transmission operation Green LED (Lights up when loaded, and 2-level / Limit sheath diameter should be ȭ1.5mm or less.
indicator teaching, blinksЍlights up when saved, and Full-auto teaching)
-10 to +55Υ (if 4 to 7 amplifiers are mounted close together: -10 to +50Υ Connection method of the connector for input device
Ambient temperature if 8 to 16 amplifiers are mounted close together: -10 to +45Υ)
(No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +70Υ ձ Process the core length to 7 to 8mm in accordance Connector
Ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH with 'STRIP GAUGE' indicated on the side of this STRIP GAUGE
Material Enclosure: Heat-resistant ABS unit, and twist the core several times.
Weight 20g approx. ղ Insert the wire to the innermost of the wire inlet. Wire
Core length:
Accessory Connector for input device: 1 pc. Check that the shielded wire is properly inserted 7㹼8mm
Notes: 1) Only updated version of FX-301 series can be used. Do not use the previous version of into the wire inlet as well as that the core end has
Wire connection Shielded wire
FX-301 series. passed through the wire connection area as shown area
The updated version of FX-301 in the right figure. Wire inlet
series have 'NAVI' printed on one 1$9,
<Connector pin position>
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side. (See the right figure.)

2) The cable for unit connection is not ձ FX-CH2 FX-CH2-P
supplied as an accessory. Be sure to use the optional quick-connection cables given below.
ղ ձ S1 S1
Main cable (3-core): CN-73-C1 (cable length 1m), CN-73-C2 (cable length 2m)
CN-73-C5 (cable length 5m) ղ S2 S2
ճ
ճ S3 S3
մ մ COM. (0V) COM. (+V)
CAUTIONS
ճ Place the head of a flathead screwdriver
‫ە‬ This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only. underneath the operating lever (white) through the
‫ە‬ Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring. releasing slot, and lift the screwdriver head.
‫ە‬ Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating. If you hear a snap, the operating lever (white) is
‫ە‬ Take care that if a voltage exceeding the rated range is applied, or if an AC power returned and the wire is fixed. Operating lever (white)
supply is directly connected, the sensor may get burnt or damaged. մ Slightly pull the wire to ensure that wire is not loose. Releasing slot
‫ە‬ 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. Disconnection method
‫ە‬ If power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, ensure that the frame ձ Use a flathead screwdriver (blade width: 2mm or less) to push the
ground (F.G.) terminal of the power supply is connected to an actual ground. operating lever (white) located at the wire inlet and remove the wire.
‫ە‬ Do not use during the initial transient time (1 sec. approx.) after the power supply
is switched on.
‫ە‬ Take care that short-circuit of the load or wrong wiring may burn or damage the
sensor. Connection method to the unit
‫ە‬ Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines or put them in ձ Insert the connector for input device in the
the same raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction. connector inlet till a 'click' is felt. Connector for input
‫ە‬ Make sure to use the optional quick-connection cable for the connection of the device (accessory)
amplifier. Extension up to total 10m is possible with 0.3mm2, or more, cable.
However, in order to reduce noise, make the wiring as short as possible. Disconnection method
‫ە‬ This sensor is suitable for indoor use only.
‫ە‬ Avoid dust, dirt, and steam. ձ Pressing the projection at the top of the connector
‫ە‬ Take care that the product does not come in contact with water, oil, grease, or for input device, pull out the connector. Projection
organic solvents, such as, thinner, etc. Note: Take care that if the connector is pulled out without
pressing the projection, the projection may break. Do not
use a quick-connection cable whose projection has
INTENDED PRODUCTS FOR CE MARKING broken. Further, do not pull by holding the cable, as this
can cause a cable-break.
‫ ە‬The models listed under ' SPECIFICATIONS' come with CE Marking.
As for all other models, please contact our office.
‫ ە‬Contact for CE
CASCADING UNITS
<Until June 30 ,2013> ‫ ە‬Make sure that the power is off while mounting or removing the units.
Panasonic Electric Works Europe AG ‫ ە‬Locate the unit in the main unit side of the digital fiber amplifiers.
Rudolf-Diesel-Ring 2, D-83607 Holzkirchen, Germany ‫ ە‬After mounting the units in cascade, be sure to mount the end plates (MS-DIN-E)
<From July 1 ,2013> (optional) at both ends to hold the units between their flat sides.
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Center ‫ ە‬16 units of the digital fiber amplifier can be cascaded for a unit.
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg,Germany
For mounting and removing the unit, refer to ' MOUNTING'.
 Cascading method Digital fiber amplifier ճ Maintain the condition of the S1 or S2.
(optional) մ Input the timing period T2 and load from the S3. At this time, the transmission
ձ Mount the unit and digital fiber amplifier, operation indicator (green) lights up. [Input the timing period T3 for saving. At this
one by one, on the 35mm width DIN rail Sub cable (CN-71-C‫ڧ‬
time, the communication operation indicator (green) blinks Ѝ lights up.]
and make them close each other. or CN-72-C‫)ڧ‬ ࣭ FX-CH2 Input operation timing
ղ Insert the connector of the quick- (optional) 1 ch 2 ch 3 ch
connection cable to the connector part S1
High
External input unit T1 T1
of the the unit and digital fiber amplifier. Low
[FX-CH2(-P)]

Load
ճ Mount the optional end plates High
S2 T1 T1
Low
(MS-DIN-E) at both ends to hold the Main cable (CN-73-C‫)ڧ‬
High
amplifiers between their flat sides. (optional) S3 T2 T2 T2
Low
մ Tighten the screws to fix the end High
S1 T1 T1
plates (MS-DIN-E). Low
End plate (MS-DIN-E)

Save
Timing period High
Dismantling (optional) S2 T1 T1
T1: T1㸼T2, T1㸼T3 Low
T2: 20ms to less than 2 sec. High
ձ Pressing the projection at the top of T3: 2 sec. or more
S3 T3 T3 T3
Low
the quick-connection cable, pull out
the connector. ࣭ FX-CH2-P Input operation timing
End plate (MS-DIN-E) 1 ch 2 ch 3 ch
ղ Remove the unit and the digital fiber (optional)
High
amplifier. S1 T1 T1
Low

Load
High
S2 T1 T1
Low
I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAM S3 T2 T2 T2
High
Low
‫ ە‬FX-CH2 High
S1 T1 T1
Color code of quick-connection cable In case of connection In case of connection Low

Save
Timing period High
Connector pin No. for power supply side with NPN output type with contact type S2 T1 T1
T1: T1㸼T2, T1㸼T3 Low
0V (Blue) T2: 20ms to less than 2 sec. High
S3 T3 T3 T3
T3: 2 sec. or more Low
12 to 24V DC - 12 to 24V DC -
+V (Brown) s10% + s10% + <Operation timing when teaching mode is ON>
‫ ە‬Three ways of teaching, the 2-level / full-auto teaching, the limit teaching '+', the
+5V 10kȐ MODE limit teaching '-' can be selected via external input.
10kȐ D1 (Black)
Tr1 Setting procedure
Main circuit

+5V 10kȐ ձ Set the MODE to Low (High for PNP type).
10kȐ D2 S1 ղ Select the teaching in S1 and S2.
Tr2
࣭ FX-CH2 ࣭ FX-CH2-P
+5V 10kȐ
10kȐ D3 2-level / Full-auto Limit teaching 2-level / Full-auto Limit teaching
S2 teaching teaching
Tr3 + - + -
10kȐ S1 ‫ە‬ ‫ۑ‬ ‫ە‬ S1 ‫ڦ‬ ‫ڧ‬ ‫ڦ‬
+5V
10kȐ D4 S3 S2 ‫ۑ‬ ‫ە‬ ‫ە‬ S2 ‫ڧ‬ ‫ڦ‬ ‫ڦ‬
Tr4 S3 ‫ە‬ ‫ە‬ ‫ە‬ S3 ‫ڦ‬ ‫ڦ‬ ‫ڦ‬
COM. (0V)
‫ە‬: Low (0 to +2V DC) ‫ڦ‬: High (+4V to +V DC)
Connector pin No. for input device side ‫ۑ‬: High (+5V to +V DC, or open) ‫ڧ‬: Low (0 to +0.6V DC, or open)

Internal circuit Users' circuit

ճ Maintain the state of S1 and S2, and teaching is carried out with S3.
When 2-level / full-auto teaching is selected, 2-level teaching or the full-auto
‫ ە‬FX-CH2-P teaching can be selected as shown in the figure below.
Color code of quick-connection cable In case of connection In case of connection ࣭ FX-CH2 Input operation timing
Connector pin No. for power supply side with PNP output type with contact type 2-level / Full-auto teaching Limit teaching
Timing period 2-level Full-auto + -
+V (Brown)
T1: T1㸼T2, T1㸼T3 High
12 to 24V DC + 12 to 24V DC + S1 T1 T1 T1
T2: 20ms to less than 0.5 sec. Low
0V (Blue) s10% - s10% - This is the timing period for 1 High
S2 T1 T1
MODE level. 2 levels are required. Low
(Black) T3: 0.5s or more (Sampling High
Tr5 S3 T2 T3 T2 T2
10kȐ D5 starts after 0.5 sec. ) Low
0V 10kȐ ࣭ FX-CH2-P Input operation timing
Main circuit

S1 2-level / Full-auto teaching Limit teaching

Tr6
10kȐ D6 2-level Full-auto + -
0V Timing period
10kȐ High
T1: T1㸼T2, T1㸼T3 S1 T1 T1 T1
S2 Low
Tr7 T2: 20ms to less than 0.5 sec.
10kȐ D7 This is the timing period for 1 S2 High
0V T1 T1
10kȐ level. 2 levels are required. Low
S3 T3: 0.5s or more (Sampling S3 T2 High
Tr8 T3 T2 T2
10kȐ D8 starts after 0.5 sec. ) Low
0V 10kȐ Notes: 1) For FX-305(P), the teaching can be done with only output 1 in the normal mode.
COM. (+V)
2) The guaranteed No. of times for writing in to the EEPROM in sensor side is 1,000,000
times. If the setting is changed a lot, set the back-up function in the sensor side to OFF.
Connector pin No. for input device side
<Operation timing when key-lock mode is ON>
Internal circuit Users' circuit
Setting procedure
Symbols...D1 to D8: Reverse supply polarity protection diode
Tr1 to Tr4: PNP input transistor, Tr5 to Tr8: NPN input transistor ձ Set the MODE to Low (High for PNP type).
ղ Set the key-lock setting with S3.
‫ ە‬Terminal arrangement for ձ+V
࣭ FX-CH2 ࣭ FX-CH2-P
power supply side
ղMODE Setting / Cancellation Setting / Cancellation
S1 ‫ۑ‬ S1 ‫ڧ‬
ճ0V ‫ە‬: Low (0 to +2V DC) ‫ڦ‬: High (+4V to +V DC)
S2 ‫ۑ‬ ‫ۑ‬: High S2 ‫ڧ‬ ‫ڧ‬: Low
S3 ‫ە‬ (+5V to +V DC, or open) S3 ‫ڦ‬ (0 to +0.6V DC, or open)
OPERATION TIMING CHART Input operation timing Input operation timing
The digital fiber sensor cannot be used for 50ms after confirmation of each Cancellation Setting Cancellation Setting
MODE. High High
S1 S1
Low Low
‫ ە‬The operation timing of the unit is set with the following procedure. S2
High
S2
High
Low Low
<Operation timing when data bank selection mode is ON> High High
S3 T1 T2 S3 T1 T2
Setting procedure Low Low
Timing period T1: 20ms to less than 2 sec. , T2: 2 sec. or more Timing period T1: 20ms to less than 2 sec. , T2: 2 sec. or more
ձ Set the MODE to High (Low for PNP type) or open.
ղ Select the data bank channel in the S1 or S2.
࣭ FX-CH2 ࣭ FX-CH2-P
Load / Save Load / Save
1 ch 2 ch 3 ch 1 ch 2 ch 3 ch
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