SUS tube through-beam fiber optic units
| Item | Spec. |
|---|---|
| Models | FTS53BC FTS5BC FTS88BC |
| Product type | SUS tube through-beam fiber optic unit |
| Detection method | Through beam |
| Environmental feature | Ordinary temperature |
| Tip appearance | SUS tube, threaded |
| Thread size | FTS53BC: M4 × P0.7 FTS5BC: M4 × P0.7 FTS88BC: M3 × P0.5 |
| SUS tube length (mm) | FTS53BC: 35 FTS5BC: 70 FTS88BC: 15 |
| SUS tube bending | FTS53BC: Designated sections bendable FTS5BC: Designated sections bendable FTS88BC: Marked section must not be bent |
| SUS tube allowable bending radius | FTS53BC: R10 (10 mm) FTS5BC: R10 (10 mm) FTS88BC: - |
| F85RN long-distance mode (mm) | FTS53BC: 570 FTS5BC: 540 FTS88BC: - |
| F85RN high-speed mode (mm) | FTS53BC: 150 FTS5BC: 150 FTS88BC: - |
| F80R long-distance mode (mm) | FTS53BC: 230 FTS5BC: 230 FTS88BC: 230 |
| F80R high-speed mode (mm) | FTS53BC: 130 FTS5BC: 130 FTS88BC: 130 |
| F70R／F70AR (mm) | FTS53BC: 130 FTS5BC: 130 FTS88BC: 130 |
| F2R (mm) | FTS53BC: 30 FTS5BC: 30 FTS88BC: 30 |
| Fiber length | 2 m, free-cutting |
| Fiber cable diameter | FTS53BC: Φ2.2 mm FTS5BC: Φ2.2 mm FTS88BC: Φ1.25 mm |
| Fiber core diameter | Φ0.5 mm |
| Fiber cable allowable bending radius | R15 (15 mm) |
| Ambient temperature | −30 to +70°C |
| Fiber covering material | Polyethylene |
| Fiber core material | Plastic |
| Standard detectable object diameter | Φ0.5 mm |
| Min. detectable object diameter | Φ0.015 mm (excluding F71R and F2R) |
| Thread tightening torque | 0.8 N·m max. |
| Applicable amplifiers | F2R, F70, F80R, F85RN |
Specification notes
Q1: What are TAKEX FTS53BC, FTS5BC, and FTS88BC?
A: They are through-beam fiber optic units featuring SUS stainless steel sensing tubes for non-contact object detection in automated equipment.
Q2: What are the main differences among these three models?
A: The main differences are thread size, SUS tube length, bending conditions, and fiber cable diameter. FTS53BC and FTS5BC use M4 threads, while FTS88BC uses an M3 thread.
Q3: What is the SUS tube length of FTS53BC?
A: FTS53BC features a 35 mm SUS tube with an M4 threaded head. Designated tube sections can be bent with a minimum bending radius of R10 (10 mm).
Q4: What is the SUS tube length of FTS5BC?
A: FTS5BC features a 70 mm SUS tube with an M4 threaded head and designated bendable sections for different equipment installations.
Q5: Can the SUS tube of FTS88BC be bent?
A: FTS88BC features a 15 mm SUS tube and an M3 threaded head. The marked SUS tube section must not be bent. The fiber cable has an R15 allowable bending radius.
Q6: What are the detecting distances with F80R?
A: All three models provide 230 mm in long-distance mode and 130 mm in high-speed mode with the F80R fiber amplifier.
Q7: What are the detecting distances of FTS53BC and FTS5BC with F85RN?
A: With F85RN in long-distance mode, FTS53BC provides 570 mm and FTS5BC provides 540 mm. Both provide 150 mm in high-speed mode.
Q8: Can these SUS tube fiber optic cables be cut to length?
A: Yes. All three models feature 2 m free-cutting fiber cables that can be trimmed for equipment installation.
Q9: Do all three models have the same cable diameter and bending radius?
A: All have an R15 allowable fiber cable bending radius. FTS53BC and FTS5BC use φ2.2 mm cables, while FTS88BC uses a φ1.25 mm cable.
Q10: How should I choose among these SUS tube fiber optic units?
A: Compare the required mounting thread, SUS tube length, tube bending restrictions, available routing space, and detecting distance with the selected fiber amplifier.