NEW Fiber Unit

FU-A40/A100

The industry’s first

100 mm 3.94"
wide-range fiber sensor

3.9
4"

Actual size IP67

FU-A100 compatible

Also available in a
40 mm 1.57" wide-range type
Digital Fiberoptic Sensor
FU-A40
FS-neo Series
 Designed for stable detection, durability,
and ease of use
POINT 1 POINT 3
Tough design Easy optical axis alignment
IP67 Benefit of an array fiber
The sensor body is protected by a
die-cast metal housing, while the inside The 60 degree beam aperture of the 30
is filled with epoxy resin, which prevents core fibers results in light expansion
cracks caused by impact or failure over a wide area, which simplifies
caused by the infiltration of liquid. optical axis alignment.

• FU-A40 parallel movement

characteristics (typical example)
200 7.87"

Offset amount (mm inch)

2
150 5.91"

POINT 100 3.94"

Strong cable
50 1.97"

0
Range in which 0
detection is
possible
-50 -1.97"
The base of the fiber cable (50 mm 1.97")
-100 -3.94"
incorporates a stainless-steel jacket. This
-150 -5.91"
protects the connection point at the base,
-200 -7.87"
which experiences strain when the cable 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
0 3.94" 7.87" 11.81" 15.75" 19.69" 23.62" 27.56"
is bent, making it possible to install the Distance between transmitter/receiver (mm inch)

sensor in narrow spaces. Measurement

Amp: FS-N11N (FINE mode, APC-OFF)
Measures the position at which detection is possible
conditions
after performing maximum sensitivity settings and
❚ Stainless-steel jacket structure with all light blocked/all light unblocked

Flex spiral

POINT 4
Protective mesh Slim body
While the FU-A40/A100 covers a wide area,
it still maintains a slim body design which
allows it to be installed in narrow spaces.
(Thickness 5 mm 0.20", Depth 17 mm 0.67")

Applications

❚ Confirmation of product ejection ❚ Differentiation of product type

Stably detect workpieces that vary in position. By using a dual output amplifier, it is possible to distinguish different workpiece
types with a single unit.

Conventional FU-A Conventional FU-A

Series Series

Multiple sensors are required Full range covered with Sensors are installed for each Differentiation is possible based on the
a single unit individual product height amount of blocked light
 Wide-range fiber lineup
IP67
compatible
Array Sensors
The fiber cores are arranged to form a wide ribbon of light. Because the aperture angle is 60°, optical axis alignment is
easy. Furthermore, it features a waterproof and dust-proof structure, providing excellent environmental resistance.

❚ Thrubeam array type

Type Minimum cable Detection distance (mm inch)*1 Optical axis
Fiber length (diameter) Appearance Model
Detection bend radius MEGA Other diameter
Type Ambient operating temperature (mm inch) Weight
area width (mm inch) FINE Power mode (mm inch)
0.59" 15
2 m 6.6' free-cut
5 mm (ø2.2 ø0.09") Approx. 6 x 0.3 FU-A05
0.59" 15
0.20" -40 to +70ºC -40 to +158ºF ULTRA : 1400 55.12" 0.24" x 0.01" Approx. 20 g
*2
Thickness 4 0.16" R4 MEGA : 2200 86.61" SUPER : 840 33.07"
0.79" 20 R0.16" FINE : 440 17.32" TURBO : 540 21.26"
2 m 6.6' free-cut HSP : 200 7.87"
10 mm (ø2.2 ø0.09") 20
Approx. 11 x 0.3 FU-A10
0.39" -40 to +70ºC -40 to +158ºF 0.79" 0.43 " x 0.01" Approx. 20 g
Thickness 4 0.16"
Array
2 m 6.6' free-cut 2.36" 60 ULTRA : 1900 74.80" NEW
40 mm (not including the 50 mm 1.97" MEGA : 2800 110.24" SUPER : 1250 49.21" Approx. 40 x 0.25
1.57" spiral section) 0.67" 17 FINE : 640 25.20" TURBO : 900 35.43" 1.57 " x 0.01"
FU-A40
-20 to +50ºC -4 to +122ºF Thickness 5 0.2" HSP : 360 14.17" Approx. 70 g
R10
2 m 6.6' free-cut 4.72" 120 R0.39" ULTRA : 1900 74.80" NEW
100 mm (not including the 50 mm 1.97" 17 MEGA : 2800 110.24" SUPER : 1200 47.24" Approx. 100 x 0.25
3.94" spiral section) 0.67" FINE : 600 23.62" TURBO : 850 33.46" 3.94" x 0.01"
FU-A100
-20 to +50ºC -4 to +122ºF Thickness 5 0.2" HSP : 320 12.60" Approx. 110 g

*1 When the FS-N10 Series is used. *2 R10 for the first 10 mm 0.39" of cable from the housing.

When using a reflective type to detect small objects at short distances, the received light intensity will be more than that of
an area type. It can detect with greater stability when detecting workpieces that experience vibration.

❚ Reflective array type

Type Minimum cable Detection distance (mm inch)*1 Minimum
Fiber length (diameter) Appearance Model
Detection bend radius MEGA Other detectable object
Type Ambient operating temperature (mm inch) Weight
area width (mm inch) FINE Power mode (mm inch)*3
0.79" 20 0.79"
10 mm 0.39" 2 m 6.6' free-cut 20
(At a detection (ø2.2 ø0.09"× 2) FU-A05D
distance of ULTRA : 460 18.11" Approx. 20 g
4 mm 0.16") -40 to +70ºC -40 to +158ºF Thickness 4 0.16" R4 *2
MEGA : 740 29.13" SUPER : 260 10.24"
ø0.005
Array ø0.0002"
15 mm 0.59" 2 m 6.6' free-cut 0.79" 20
R0.16" FINE : 140 5.51" TURBO : 180 7.09"
20 HSP : 60 2.36"
Gold wire
(At a detection (ø2.2 ø0.09" × 2) 0.79" FU-A10D
distance of Approx. 20 g
4 mm 0.16") -40 to +70ºC -40 to +158ºF Thickness 4 0.16"

*1 When the FS-N10 Series is used. *2 R10 for the first 10 mm 0.39" of cable from the housing.
*3 The minimum detectable object was determined at the optimal detecting distance and sensitivity setting.

Area Sensors
Area sensors feature a lens that allows the light intensity distribution to be equalized. As a result, the thrubeam
type makes it possible to detect minute changes in light intensity better than an array type.

❚ Thrubeam area type

Type Minimum cable Detection distance (mm inch)*1 Optical axis
Fiber length (diameter) Appearance Model
Detection bend radius MEGA Other diameter
Type Ambient operating temperature (mm inch) Weight
area width (mm inch) FINE Power mode (mm inch)
1.17" 29.8 ULTRA : 3600 141.73"
2 m 6.6' free-cut
11 mm (ø2.2 ø0.09") 10.5 MEGA : 3600 141.73" SUPER : 3600 141.73" 11 x 2 FU-E11
0.43" -40 to +50ºC -40 to +122ºF 0.41" FINE : 2700 106.3" TURBO : 3600 141.73" 0.43" x 0.08" Approx. 20 g
Thickness 4 0.16" R2 HSP : 1300 51.18"
Area R0.08"
2 m 6.6' free-cut 2.72" 69 ToughFlex ULTRA : 3600 141.73"
40 mm (ø2.2 ø0.09") 19.5 MEGA : 3600 141.73" SUPER : 3600 141.73" 40 x 3 FU-E40
1.57" -40 to +50ºC -40 to +122ºF
0.77" FINE : 3600 141.73" TURBO : 3600 141.73" 1.57" x 0.12" Approx. 30 g
Thickness 5.1 0.20" HSP : 2500 98.43"

*1 When the FS-N10 Series is used. The maximum detection distance is set at 3600 mm 141.73" because the fiber length is 2 m 6.6' on each side.

Reflective area sensors feature a lens that directs the beam into a focused ribbon of light.

❚ Reflective area type

Type Minimum cable Detection distance (mm inch)*1 Minimum
Fiber length (diameter) Appearance Model
Detection bend radius MEGA Other detectable object
Type Ambient operating temperature (mm inch) Weight
area width (mm inch) FINE Power mode (mm inch)*2
15 mm 0.59" 2 m 6.6' free-cut 0.59" 15 MEGA : 5 to 200 ULTRA : 5 to 200 0.20" to 7.87"
(ø2.2 ø0.09" × 2) ø0.1
Area
(At a detection R25 0.20" to 7.87" SUPER : 5 to 200 0.20" to 7.87"
ø0.004"
FU-11
distance of -40 to +70ºC -40 to +158ºF 7 R0.98" FINE : 5 to 140 TURBO : 5 to 160 0.20" to 6.30" Approx. 19 g
0.28" Gold wire
15 mm 0.59") 28 1.1" 0.20" to 5.51" HSP : 5 to 110 0.20" to 4.33"

*1 When the FS-N10 Series is used. *2 The minimum detectable object was determined at the optimal detecting distance and sensitivity setting.
 Fiberoptic amplifiers: FS-neo Series

Best under tough conditions IP66 compatible with full IP66

compatible
Introducing waterproof fiberoptic amplifiers NEO Series functionality

Enhanced stability is possible with the FS-neo Series FS-N15CN / N15CP

Functions that are useful when using a wide-range fiber

[Edge detection mode]
Ignores minor fluctuations in light intensity caused by environmental changes including dirt buildup and temperature variations to detect only changes in light intensity
produced by the workpiece. This reduces the frequency of periodic maintenance or readjustment, enabling long-term, stabilized detection.
Output remains ON when dirty

Light intensity

Light intensity
Setting
Light intensity Setting value
detection value
Re-adjust
As it becomes
dirty...
Time Time

Light variation amount

Light variation amount

The light variation
amount does
Edge detection not change Adjustment
Setting Setting unnecessary
value value

Time Time

[Specifications]
Type Array thrubeam 40 mm 1.57" type Array thrubeam 100 mm 3.94" type
Model FU-A40 FU-A100
Optical axis area (Standard detection target) (mm inch) 40 x 0.25 1.57" x 0.01" 100 x 0.25 3.94" x 0.01"
MEGA 2800 110.24" 2800 110.24"
ULTRA 1900 74.80" 1900 74.80"
Detection distance (mm inch) SUPER 1250 49.21" 1200 47.24"
when the FS-N10 Series is used TURBO 900 35.43" 850 33.46"
FINE 640 25.20" 600 23.62"
HSP 360 14.17" 320 12.60"
Minimum detectable object (mm inch)*1 ø2.5 ø0.10" opaque object ø6 ø0.24" opaque object
Enclosure rating IP67
Operating ambient temperature -20 to +50ºC -4 to +122ºF (No freezing)
Operating ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH (No condensation)
Fiber allowable bend radius (mm inch) R10 R0.39"
Cable length 2 m 6.6' *2 (Free-cut) ø2.2 mm ø0.09" Spiral parts cannot be cut
Tightening torque 0.75 N∙m
Material Case: Die-cast zinc, Detecting surface: PBT, Core fiber: Acrylic, Fiber sheath: Polyethylene
Weight (g) Approx. 70 Approx. 110
Accessories Fiber cutter, Mounting screws (M4 X L8, 4 units)

*1 The minimum detectable object was determined at the optimal detecting distance and sensitivity setting.
*2 A 5 m 16.4' type is also available. Contact your nearest KEYENCE sales office.

[Dimensions]
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❚ FU -A40 ❚ FU -A100
2 × ø4.5 ø0.18" mounting holes 2 × ø4.5 ø0.18" mounting holes
ø8.5 ø0.33" spot facing depth: 1.2 0.05" (both sides) ø8.5 ø0.33" spot facing depth: 1.2 0.05" (both sides)
Unit: mm inch
ø3.5 ø0.14" ø4.5 ø0.18"
60 2.36" 120 4.72" ø3.5 ø0.14" ø4.5 ø0.18"
0.22"
0.43" 0.16" SUS316 SUS303 0.22"
0.43" 0.16"
5.5 5.5 SUS316 SUS303
49 1.93" 11 4 109 4.29" 11 4 ø2.2 ø0.09"
0.20" 5 ø2.2 ø0.09" 0.20" 5

0.67"17 5 0.20" 0.67" 17 5 0.20"

50 1.97" 50 1.97"
2000 78.74" 2000 78.74"
1 0.04" 1 0.04"
40 1.57" Detection area details 100 3.94" Detection area details
30 × ø0.25 ø0.01" 30 × ø0.25 ø0.01"
5 0.20" Detection area 5 0.20" Detection area
Case materials: Die-cast zinc Case materials: Die-cast zinc
1.38 0.05" 3.45 0.14"
* M4 × L8 screws included * M4 × L8 screws included

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