Photoelectric Cylindrical sensors FA Series

Datasensing FA Series

The FA Series provides a complete range of M18 photoelectric sensors engineered for a wide variety of industrial automation tasks. With multiple optical principles—including diffuse reflection, retro-reflection, polarized and through-beam—this series supports versatile object detection, transparent-object sensing, and robust industrial reliability in harsh conditions.

Design & Functionality

• The series supports 10…30 V DC power supply and is housed in an M18 × 1 cylindrical body, suitable for standard industrial mounts. 
• Axial and radial optics available with both plastic and metal housings, and flat active surfaces. 
• Models for transparent object detection (retro-reflective version) with red light emission. 
• Fully adjustable sensitivity (via trimmer) on many models, enabling fine-tuning to target and background conditions. 
• Protection degree IP67 ensures suitability in dusty, moist or machine-tool environments. 
• Electrical protections include reverse-polarity, short-circuit auto-reset, and over-voltage/transient protection — delivering industrial-grade durability. 

Total Crossed Beams

(In this photo-electric context, this concept translates to a reliable and stable sensing “zone” or beam path rather than literal crossed optical beams.)

• The FA Series maintains a stable detection path, whether in diffuse, retro-or through-beam form—ensuring consistent sensing performance even when targets vary or alignment is less than ideal.
• This leads to higher reliability, fewer missed detections or false triggers, and smooth performance in production automation.

Beam Pitch Options

(Here interpreted as selectable sensing distances and optical configurations rather than literal beam spacing.)

• Nominal sensing distances vary widely across models: e.g., diffuse-reflection versions up to ~200 mm; retro-reflective/transparent-object versions up to ~4 m.
• The availability of axial and radial optics gives mounting flexibility when space, access or target orientation impose constraints.
• With adjustable sensitivity and multiple optic principles, the FA Series adapts to varied target shapes, materials, and backgrounds — supporting both standard parts detection and transparent object sensing.

Intrinsic Synchronism

• Internal electronics manage signal filtering, protection and output switching without external synchronisation wiring, simplifying installation.
• The sensor’s design ensures fast start-up (time before availability ≤ 200 ms typical) and stable operation in automation contexts. 

Operational Advantages

• Versatile Sensing Principles: With diffuse, retro-reflective and through-beam models plus transparent object variants, the FA Series fits a broad range of detection requirements.
• Adjustable & Flexible Setup: Sensitivity adjustment and multiple housing/optics options make it easy to fine-tune performance for the specific target and environment.
• Industrial Strength: With IP67 protection, robust housing options, and full electrical protection, the sensor operates reliably even in challenging factory or automation settings.
• Applications: Perfect for conveyor object detection, packaging lines, transparent bottle detection, machine-tool automation and general manufacturing where reliable photoelectric sensing with industrial robustness, versatility, and space-efficient M18 mounting is required.