Potentiometer Fiber-Optic SensorsBRF/BGF Series
Easy sensitivity adjustments without the use of tools
- Easy to turn sensitivity adjustment potentiometer
- High-speed response up to 50μs
BGF Series was discontinued in May, 2024.
BGF-T Series will be discontinued by March, 2025.
Lineup
| Type | Shape | Light source | Model (Models in parentheses are connector types) | |
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| NPN type | PNP type | |||
| Standard |
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Red LED | BRF-N (BRF-CN) |
BRF-P (BRF-CP) |
| High-speed | Red LED | BRF-HN (BRF-CHN) |
BRF-HP (BRF-CHP) |
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| Mark detection | Green LED | BGF-N (BGF-CN) |
BGF-P (BGF-CP) |
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•For the connector type, please purchase an optional JCN series connector cable.
Specifications
| Type | Standard type | High-speed type | Mark detection type | ||
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| Model | NPN | Cable type | BRF-N | BRF-HN | BGF-N |
| Connector type | BRF-CN | BRF-CHN | BGF-CN | ||
| PNP | Cable type | BRF-P | BRF-HP | BGF-P | |
| Connector type | BRF-CP | BRF-CHP | BGF-CP | ||
| Light source | Red LED | Red LED | Green LED | ||
| Response time | 250 μs | 50 μs | 250 μs | ||
| Distance adjustment | 10-turn potentiometer | ||||
| Indicators |
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| Control output | NPN/PNP type open collector Max. 100 mA/30 VDC | ||||
| Timer function | OFF delay 40 ms fixed (can be released) | ||||
| Output mode | Light ON / Dark ON selectable | ||||
| Connection type |
Cable type: Cable length: 2 m, ø3.8 mm / Connector type: M8, 4-pin |
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| Insulation resistance | 20 MΩ or more (with 500 VDC) | ||||
| Rating | Supply voltage | 10 to 30 VDC, including 10% ripple (p-p) | |||
| Current consumption | 25 mA or less (with 12 VDC) | ||||
| Applicable regulations | EMC directive (2004/108/EC) | ||||
| Applicable standards | EN 60947-5-2 | ||||
| Company standards | Noise resistance: Feilen Level 3 cleared | ||||
| Environmental resistance | Ambient temperature/humidity |
-25 to +55℃ (no freezing) / 35 to 85% RH (no condensation) |
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| Ambient illuminance | Sunlight: 10,000 lx Incandescent lamp: 3,000 lx | ||||
| Vibration resistance |
10 to 55 Hz; double amplitude 1.5 mm; 2 hours in each of the X, Y, and Z directions |
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| Shock resistance |
Approx. 50 G (500 m/s2), 3 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions |
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| Degree of protection | IEC standard, IP66 | ||||
| Material | Housing: PBT cover: Polycarbonate | ||||
| Weight without cable | Cable type: Approx. 20 g / Connector type: Approx. 20 g | ||||
| Included accessories | Mounting bracket | ||||
•Specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement purposes.