The Panasonic FX-101 is a digital Fiber Sensor: Digital Fiber Amplifier, Standard type, NPN, Connector.
Panasonic digital fiber sensors are set by teaching and show the incident light level on a dual digital display, so the threshold can be adjusted precisely.
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Technical data
| Model | FX-101 |
|---|---|
| Series | Digital Fiber Sensor FX-100 |
| Supply voltage | 12 to 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less |
| Output | NPN open-collector transistor |
| Output: Output operation | Selectable either Light-ON or Dark-ON, at SET mode |
| Output: Short-circuit protection | Incorporated |
| Sensitivity setting | 2-point teaching / Limit teaching / Full-auto teaching |
| Operation indicator | Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) |
| Digital display | 4 digits (green) + 4 digits (red) LCD display |
| Fine sensitivity adjustment function | Incorporated |
| Emission amount setting function | 3-level + Auto setting |
| Interference prevention function | Incorporated Emission frequency selection method (Functions at emission frequency 1, 2 or 3) |
| Ambient humidity | 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH |
| Ambient illuminance | Incandescent light: 3,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face |
| Voltage withstandability | 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure |
| Insulation resistance | 20 MOhm, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure |
| Vibration resistance | 10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each |
| Shock resistance | 98 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions five times each |
| Emitting element (modulated) | Red LED (Peak emission wavelength: 643 nm) |
| Material | Enclosure: Polycarbonate Key switch: Polycarbonate Fiber lock lever: PBT |
| Connection method | Connector |
| Cable length | Total length up to 100 m is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable. |
| الوزن | Net weight: 15 g approx. Gross weight: 35 g approx. |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Condition | New, original |
At a glance
- Product details: Standard type
- Material: Enclosure: Polycarbonate Key switch: Polycarbonate Fiber lock lever: PBT
Typical applications
- Replacement of an identical amplifier
- Multi-channel detection on DIN rails
- Detection of small parts with fiber heads
- Electronic component and semiconductor equipment
- Packaging and assembly machines
Compatibility and replacement
Order with the complete Panasonic part number FX-101; suffixes such as P (PNP output) or -C2 (2 m cable) change the version, so check the label of the old amplifier.
The values in the table come from the official Panasonic Industry product data; if your old unit shows different values, send us a photo of its label and we will check it.
What to check first
- Number of outputs and functions
- Compatible fiber units
- NPN or PNP output
Frequently asked questions
How much does it weigh?
Net weight: 15 g approx. Gross weight: 35 g approx., according to the Panasonic product data.
What supply voltage does it need?
12 to 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less, according to the Panasonic product data.
What type of output does it have?
NPN open-collector transistor, according to the Panasonic product data.
Can I get the datasheet?
The official manufacturer data is the source of the technical values above; we can send the datasheet with the quotation on request.
Can I get a price and delivery time?
Prices are quoted on request. Send the order number, quantity and delivery country on WhatsApp and we will reply with price and delivery time; air shipping is usually 5 to 7 days once ready, with a 1-year warranty.
Ordering tips
Send us the full order number from the label of the old part, or a clear photo of the label, together with the quantity you need. We check the number against the current manufacturer data before we quote and tell you if there is a newer replacement.
RendatSP ships from Yiwu, China, to factories worldwide; air delivery usually takes 5 to 7 days once the part is ready. The part is new and original with a 1-year warranty (shipping, payment and warranty). For a quotation, message us on WhatsApp with the order number and quantity. We also have agents in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Egypt, Oman, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Yemen, Algeria and Jordan.

