Autonics offers a diverse line-up of fiber optic cables to suit detection requirements in a wide range of applications. The FD/FT/FL/GD/GT series fiber optic cables are available in various head types (thread, cylindrical, flat, perpendicular, plastic, area detection), sensing methods (through-beam, diffuse reflective, convergent reflective), cable types (standard, flexible, coaxial, break-resistant, heat-resistant) and sensing directions (flat, top, side, etc.).
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FD/FT/FL/GD/GT Features
* New: Area Detection Fiber Optic Cables Available (Beam Width: 11mm)
1 Six Cable Head Types Available
| Area Detection Type (NEW) |
Perpendicular Type |
1. Area detection sensors with wide detection area
2. Detection of vibrating or falling objects
3. 11 mm beam width and 750 mm maximum detection distance |
1. Easy installation with a single nut
2. High-flex (R1) cable allows tidy installation and reduces light intensity change from bending of the cable |
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Flat Type
1. Compact flat heads for installation in tight spaces
2. Various sensing directions (top view, side view, flat view, L-type top view, top + side view)
3. High-flex (R1) cable allows tidy installation and reduces light intensity change from bending of the cable
4. Integrated bracket types with simple installation
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Cylindrical Type (Thread End, Cylindrical End)
1. Standard cylindrical fiber optic sensors for bracket mounting
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Injection Molded Plastic Type
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2 Various Fiber Cable Types
| Standard Type |
Flexible Type |
| Standard fiber optic cables with efficient signal transmission |
Ideal for installation environments with contours |
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| Break-Resistant Type |
Coaxial Type |
| Withstand frequent bending without breaking |
Ideal for installation environments with contours |
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Heat-Resistant Type
Withstand extreme temperature conditions from -40°C to 250°C
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3 High-Flex R1 Cables
High-flex (R1) cable allows tidy installation and reduces light intensity change from bending of the cable
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4 Applications
Fiber optic sensors used for presence and position detection of PCBs on chip mounting machinery
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