Fiber-Optic SensorsD4RF/D4IF Series
Easy-to-Read, Easy-to-Use,
Fiber-Optic Sensors
- Easy-to-read OLED display
- Fiber insertion indicators for instant verification
- Large LED indicators for excellent visibility
- Contributes to smart factories with IO-Link support
NEW MODELS
Short-range/High accuracy type
Infrared light source type

Specifications
Type |
Stand-alone model (IO-Link device) |
Stand-alone unit, infrared light source (IO-Link device) |
Analog output | ||
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Model | 1 output and 1 switchable output/input*1 |
Cable | D4RF-T | D4IF-T | ー |
Connector | D4RF-TC4 | D4IF-TC4 | ー | ||
2 outputs and 1 input |
Cable | D4RF-TD | ー | ー | |
2 outputs and 1 input short-range/high accuracy type |
Cable | D4RF-TD-Y | ー | ー | |
Analog output | Cable | ー | ー | D4RF-TA | |
Analog output short-range/high accuracy type |
Cable | ー | ー | D4RF-TA-Y | |
Light source | 4-element Red LED (Wavelength: 660 nm) | Infrared LED (Wavelength: 1450 nm)*2 |
4-element Red LED (Wavelength: 660 nm) | ||
Response time | 16 μs, 70 μs, 250 μs, 500 μs, 1 ms, 2 ms, 8 ms | ||||
Teach Mode | 1 point, 2 points, Auto, Through, 1-point Zone, 2-point Zone, Manual | Channel A (Analog output) setting: Analog 2 points teach, Analog auto teach, Manual Channel 1 (Control output) setting: 1 point, 2 points, Auto, Through, 1-point Zone, 2-point Zone, Manual |
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Display | Digital display |
OLED display 128 x 22 pixel Menu languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish |
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Indicators | 2 x Output indicator (orange), Power indicator (green): Lights up when power is on (Blinks during IO-Link communication) |
Control output indicator (orange), Analog output indicator (orange), Power indicator (green): Lights up when power is on | |||
Interface | Control output | NPN/PNP open collector or Push-pull selectable by setting 1 output: Max. 100 mA, 2 outputs: Max. 50 mA /30 VDC residual voltage 1.8V or less |
NPN/PNP open collector or Push-pull selecable by setting Max. 50 mA /30 VDC residual voltage 1.8 V or less selecable by setting | ||
Analog output | ー | Current output: 4 to 20 mA, load impedance: 300 ohm or less Voltage output: 0 to 10 V, 1 to 5 V, output impedance: 100 ohm or less selecable by setting |
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External input | Teach, Counter-reset, Emitter off or Preset loading*3 | Teach, Counter-reset, Emitter off, Hold out reset or Preset loading | |||
IO-Link | Control output 1 is switchable to IO-Link | ― | |||
IO-Link | Revision | 1.1 | ― | ||
Baud rate | COM 3 (230.4 kbps) | ― | |||
Number of process input data bytes | 4 bytes | ― | |||
Minimum cycle time | 0.5 ms | ― | |||
Timer function | On delay, Off delay, On/off delay, Pulse output, On delay pulse, Adjustable 1 to 30,000 ms | ||||
Output mode | Light ON/Dark ON, selectable by setting | ||||
Connection | Cable type: 2m, 5 wires with 2-outputs and 1-input models, 4 wires with 1-output and 1-swichable-output/input models, Minimum bending radius: 4 x Cable diameter Connector type: M8 4-pin plug connector |
Cable: 2m, 4 wires with 1-output and 1-swichable-output/input models, Minimum bending radius: 4 x Cable diameter Connector type: M8 4-pin plug connector |
Cable type: 2m, Minimum bending radius: 4 x Cable diameter | ||
Insulation resistance | 20 megohm or more (with 500 VDC) | ||||
Rating | Supply voltage | SIO mode |
12 to 30 VDC ± 10 %, including 10 % ripple (p-p) |
12 to 24 VDC ± 10 %, including 10 % ripple (p-p) |
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IO-Link mode |
18 to 30 VDC ± 10 %, including 10 % ripple (p-p) |
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Current consumption |
Eco mode: Off | 870 mW max. (29 mA or less at 30 VDC, 33 mA or less at 24 VDC, 52 mA or less at 12 VDC) | 840 mW max. (35 mA or less at 24 VDC, 52 mA or less at 12 VDC) | ||
Eco mode: On | 780 mW max. (26 mA or less at 30 VDC, 29 mA or less at 24 VDC, 43 mA or less at 12 VDC) | 744 mW max. (31 mA or less at 24 VDC, 43 mA or less at 12 VDC) | |||
Warm-up time | 300 ms | ||||
Applicable regulations | EMC | EU EMC directive (2014/30/EU) , UK directive EMC (The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016) |
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Environment | EU RoHS directive (2011/65/EU) UK RoHS (The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012) China RoHS (MIIT Order No.32) |
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Applicable standards | EN 60947-5-2 | ||||
NRTL certification | UL Listed or Recognized Components Proximity Switch Certified for US and Canada. |
UL Recognized Component Proximity Switch Certified for US and Canada. |
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Company standards | Noise resistance Feilen Level 4 cleared | ||||
Protection circuit | Reverse connection protection, Overcurrent protection | ||||
Environmental resistance | Ambient temperature/humidity | -25 to 55 °C/35 to 85 % RH (no freezing or condensation) | |||
Ambient illuminance | Sunlight: 10000 lx or less, Incandescent light: 3000 lx or less | ||||
Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude 1.5 mm; 2 hours in each of the X,Y and Z directions | ||||
Shock resistance | Approx. 50 G (500 m/s2) 3 times in each of the X,Y and Z directions | ||||
Degree of protection | IP54 | ||||
Material | Housing, cover: PC | ||||
Weight |
Cable model: approx. 71 g (including cable), Connector model: approx. 25 g |
Approx. 71 g (including cable) | |||
Included items | Mounting bracket, Instruction manual |
*1: Input/output is not switchable for analog output.
*2: The 1450 nm wavelength band has a large attenuation of water components.
*3: Preset loading selectable only on 2-outputs and 1-output models.
Type | Standard interconnection | |||
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With display and keys | ||||
Main unit | Expansion unit | |||
Model | 1 output and 1 switchable output/input |
Cable | D4RF-TM | D4RF-TS |
Connector | D4RF-TMC4 | D4RF-TSC4 | ||
2 outputs and 1 input |
Cable | D4RF-TDM | D4RF-TDS | |
2 outputs and 1 input short-range/high accuracy type |
Cable | D4RF-TDM-Y | D4RF-TDS-Y | |
Light source | 4-element Red LED (Wavelength: 660 nm) | |||
Response time | Stand-alone use | 16 μs, 70 μs, 250 μs, 500 μs, 1 ms, 2 ms, 8 ms | ― | |
Interconnection use | 22 μs, 70 μs, 250 μs, 500 μs, 1 ms, 2 ms, 8 ms | |||
Teach Mode | 1 point, 2 points, Auto, Through, 1-point Zone, 2-point Zone, Manual | |||
Display | Digital display |
OLED display 128 x 22 pixel Menu languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish |
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Indicators | 2 x Output indicator (orange), Power indicator (green): Lights up when power is on | |||
Interface | Control output*1 | NPN/PNP open collector or Push-pull selectable by setting 1 output: Max. 100 mA, 2 output: Max. 50 mA/30 VDC residual voltage 1.8 V or less |
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External input | Teach, Counter-reset, Emitter off or Preset loading*2 | |||
Number of units with cross talk prevention | Response time 22 μs: 2 units, 70 μs: 3 units, 250 μs: 4 units, 500 μs: 9 units,1 ms: 9 units, 2ms: 12 units, 8 ms: 14 units (including main unit) | |||
Timer function | On delay, Off delay, On/off delay, Pulse output, On delay pulse, Adjustable 1 to 30,000 ms | |||
Output mode | Light ON/Dark ON, selectable by setting | |||
Number of connectable units | Max. 16 units (including main unit) | |||
Connection | Cable type: 2m, Minimum bending radius: 4 x Cable diameter 5 wires with 2-outputs and 1-input main unit, 4 wires with 1-output and 1-swichable-output/input main unit, 3 wires with 2-outputs and 1-input expansion unit, 2 wires with 1-output and 1-swichable output/input expansion unit, Connector type: M8 4-pin plug connector |
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Insulation resistance | 20 megohm or more (with 500 VDC) | |||
Rating | Supply voltage |
Supplied directly or from communication unit*3 12 to 24 VDC ±10 % including 10 % ripple (p-p) |
Supplied from main unit or communication unit*3 12 to 24 VDC ±10 % including 10 % ripple (p-p) |
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Current consumption*1 |
Eco mode: Off | 792 mW max. (33 mA or less at 24 VDC, 52 mA or less at 12 VDC) | ||
Eco mode: On | 696 mW max. (29 mA or less at 24 VDC, 43 mA or less at 12 VDC) | |||
Warm-up time | 300 ms | |||
Applicable regulations | EMC | EU EMC directive (2014/30/EU) , UK directive EMC (The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016) |
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Environment | EU RoHS directive (2011/65/EU) UK RoHS (The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012) China RoHS (MIIT Order No.32) |
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Applicable standards | EN 60947-5-2 | |||
NRTL certification | UL Listed or Recognized Components Proximity Switch Certified for US and Canada. |
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Company standards | Noise resistance Feilen Level 4 cleared | |||
Protection circuit | Reverse connection protection, Overcurrent protection | |||
Environmental resistance | Ambient temperature*4/humidity | -25 to 55 °C/35 to 85 % RH (no freezing or condensation) | ||
Ambient illuminance | Sunlight: 10000 lx or less, Incandescent light: 3000 lx or less | |||
Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude 1.5 mm; 2 hours in each of the X,Y and Z directions | |||
Shock resistance | Approx. 50 G (500 m/s2) 3 times in each of the X,Y and Z directions | |||
Degree of protection | IP54 | |||
Material | Housing, cover: PC | |||
Weight |
Cable model: approx. 71 g (including cable), Connector model: approx. 25 g |
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Included items | Mounting bracket, Instruction manual |
*1: The load current and ambient temperature are limited by the number of connected units
(including interconnection main unit) as shown in the table below.
Standard interconnection use: 20 mA when connected with a 1-output setting or 10 mA with a 2-output setting.
*2: Preset loading is selectable only on 2-outputs and 1-output models.
*3: For details on supplying power from the communication unit, refer to the instruction manual of the respective
communication unit.
*4: The upper ambient temperature limit is as follows depending on the number of connected units.
3 to 5 connected units: 50 °C, 6 to 16 connected units: 45 °C (When used as UL certified product: 6 to
8 connected units: 45 °C, 9 to 16 connected units: 40 °C)
Type | interconnection for communication unit | |||||
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With display and keys | Without display and keys | |||||
Main unit | Expansion unit | Main unit | Expansion unit | |||
Model | Without output/input wires | Connector | ― | ― | D4RF-MC4 | ― |
Cable-less | D4RF-TM-0 | D4RF-TS-0 | ― | D4RF-S | ||
Light source | 4-element Red LED (Wavelength: 660nm) | |||||
Response time | 22 μs、70 μs、250 μs、500 μs、1 ms、2 ms、8 ms | |||||
Teach Mode | 1 point, 2 points, Auto, Through, 1-point Zone, 2-point Zone, Manual | |||||
Display | Digital display |
OLED display 128 x 22 pixel Menu languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish |
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Indicators | 2 x Output indicator (orange), Power indicator (green): Lights up when power is on |
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Number of units with cross talk prevention | Response time 22 μs: 2 units, 70 μs: 3 units, 250 μs: 4 units, 500 μs: 9 units,1 ms: 9 units, 2ms: 12 units, 8 ms: 14 units (including main unit) | |||||
Timer function | On delay, Off delay, On/off delay, Pulse output, On delay pulse, Adjustable 1 to 30,000 ms | |||||
Output mode | Light ON/Dark ON, selectable by setting | |||||
Number of connectable units | Max. 16 units (including main unit) | |||||
Connection | Without cable or connector | Connector type: M8 4-pin connector (For supplying power) | Without cable or connector | |||
Insulation resistance | 20 megohm or more (with 500 VDC) | |||||
Rating | Supply voltage |
Supplied from communication unit*3 12 to 24 VDC ±10 % including 10 % ripple (p-p) |
Supplied directly or from communication unit*3 12 to 24 VDC ±10 % including 10 % ripple (p-p) |
Supplied from communication unit*3 12 to 24 VDC ±10 % including 10 % ripple (p-p) |
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Current consumption*1 |
Eco mode: Off |
720 mW max. (30 mA or less at 24 VDC, 49 mA or less at 12 VDC) |
624 mW max. (26 mA or less at 24 VDC 41 mA or less at 12 VDC) |
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Eco mode: On | 624 mW max. (26 mA or less at 24 VDC, 41 mA or less at 12 VDC) |
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Warm-up time | 300 ms | |||||
Applicable regulations | EMC | EU EMC directive (2014/30/EU) , UK directive EMC (The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016) |
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Environment | EU RoHS directive (2011/65/EU) UK RoHS (The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012) China RoHS (MIIT Order No.32) |
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Applicable standards | EN 60947-5-2 | |||||
NRTL certification | UL Listed or Recognized Components Proximity Switch Certified for US and Canada. |
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Company standards | Noise resistance Feilen Level 4 cleared | |||||
Protection circuit | Reverse connection protection, Overcurrent protection | |||||
Environmental resistance | Ambient temperature*4/humidity | -25 to 55 °C/35 to 85 % RH (no freezing or condensation) | ||||
Ambient illuminance | Sunlight: 10000 lx or less, Incandescent light: 3000 lx or less | |||||
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 | |||||
Degree of protection | IP54 | |||||
Material | Housing, cover: PC | |||||
Weight | Approx. 23 g | |||||
Included items | Mounting bracket, Instruction manual |
*1: The load current and ambient temperature are limited by the number of connected units
(including interconnection main unit) as shown in the table below.
Standard interconnection use: 20 mA when connected with a 1-output setting or 10 mA with a 2-output setting.
*2: Preset loading is selectable only on 2-outputs and 1-output models.
*3: For details on supplying power from the communication unit, refer to the instruction manual of the respective
communication unit.
*4: The upper ambient temperature limit is as follows depending on the number of connected units.
3 to 5 connected units: 50 °C, 6 to 16 connected units: 45 °C (When used as UL certified product: 6 to
8 connected units: 45 °C, 9 to 16 connected units: 40 °C)