F&C Slot-type Photoelectric Sensor FC-SPX305PZ Through-beam Sensor

The FC-SPX305PZ is a slot-type photoelectric sensor manufactured by F&C Sensing Technology. It operates as a through-beam sensor, which means it uses a light emitter and receiver to detect an object when it interrupts the beam.

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: F&C Sensing Technology (F&C)
• Sensor type: Slot or U-shaped photoelectric sensor
• Sensing range: 5mm slot width
• Output: PNP (Positive-Negative-Positive) output
• Wiring: 3-wire system
• Operating voltage: 5 to 24 VDC
• Light source: 630nm red LED or 940nm infrared modulated light, depending on the model variation
• Response time: 0.3ms (maximum)
• Protection rating: IP65, offering protection against dust and low-pressure water jets
• Anti-interference: Designed to resist interference from strong ambient light, including sunlight

Common applications

• Zero-point and reset detection: The sensor can be used to detect a specific starting or home position for machinery.
• Position sensing: It accurately detects the location of an object as it passes through the sensor's slot.
• Counting: Can be used to count the number of products on a conveyor belt or in a machine.
• Limit protection: Acts as a limit switch by detecting when a moving part reaches its limit.
• Automation: Widely used in industrial automation for presence and absence detection.