F&C Slot-type (U-shaped or fork) Photoelectric Sensor FC-SPX303PZ PNP

Micro Photoelectric Sensor FC-SPX303PZ Slot-type, PNP-output, NO and NC, 5 mm Slot-width, 940 nm infrared modulated light, 5 to 24 VDC Operating voltage

The F&C FC-SPX303PZ is a PNP-output, Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) slot-type (also called U-shaped or fork) micro photoelectric sensor. It is designed for applications in industrial automation, such as position sensing, product counting, and speed detection.

Key specifications

• Sensor type: Slot-type (U-shaped) photoelectric sensor
• Detection distance: 5 mm
• Minimum detection object: Opaque object of Φ2 x 0.8 mm or larger
• Light source: 940 nm infrared modulated light
• Operating voltage: 5 to 24 VDC
• Output type: PNP, with both Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) outputs
• Connection: 4-wire configuration, with a 2-meter cable and an M8 connector at the end of a 150mm lead
• Response time: 0.5 ms
• Protection: Includes reverse polarity and short-circuit protection
• Protection rating: IP65
• Material: PBT and PC

Primary features

The FC-SPX303PZ offers several features that make it suitable for industrial use:

• High precision: Designed for accurate object detection.
• Durability: Constructed with high-quality materials for reliable, long-term performance.
• Compact design: Small size allows for easy installation in a variety of applications.
• Circuit protection: Built-in protection guards against incorrect power supply polarity and short circuits.
• Anti-sunlight type: The "Z" in the model number indicates that this version is resistant to interference from sunlight.

Typical applications

The FC-SPX303PZ is used in a variety of industrial automation scenarios, including:

• Position sensing: Accurately identifying the location of a part on an assembly line.
• Product counting: Keeping track of items moving past the sensor on a conveyor belt.
• Speed detection: Used in equipment like vibratory feeding bowls to monitor and regulate object flow.
• Gap detection: Verifying that there are proper gaps between objects.