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TRIGONOMETRIC
AREA REFLECTIVE
OPTICAL FIBER
PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS
MQ-FW
Series
SENSING RANGES Sensing range (cm inch.)
1.5 .591 2.5 .984
MQ-FW1
MQ-FW1-01
MQ-FW2
MQ-FW2-01
Area reflective beam, fiber type,
secures detection of any object
• Detection little influenced by the color,
material and surface conditions objects
is secured.
• The tip of the fiber is resistant against
dirt.
• Little influenced by the background
beyond the detectable distance.
Detection is possible under adverse
conditions.
Detection principles
The detection is determined by compar-
ing the light intensities input into the
diodes PD1 and PD2.
Since the differences between light
intensity levels of two photo diodes
decide the detection through the trian-
gulation range verification system,
detection under slight variation of the
distance is secured.
Detection position may be checked
at a glance because of the visible
red spot.
High serviceability
• Mountable on the DIN rail. Side by
side mounting with labor-saving is pos-
sible.
• The connector terminal structure facili-
tates simple wiring.
Ratchet mechanism with the three-
turn adjuster (equipped with the indi-
cator)
• The three-turn adjuster allows fine
adjustment of the detectable distance.
• The ratchet mechanism prevents the
adjuster from breakage caused by
excessive turning.
• Equipped with an indicator which is
visible at a glance. Temporary setting
of the detectable distance is possible.
• The adjuster LED equipped facilitates
setting of the detectable distance.
The light-ON and Dark-ON modes
are quickly switched.
(equipped with the switch)
High speed detection at 1 ms
The detection is possible to 500 times
per sec., thus being applicable for high
speed devices.
Common use for operating voltages
of 12 to 24 V DC
Widely applicable over a range of 9.6 V
to 30 V DC.
APPLICATIONS
Position detection of silicon wafers,
detection of packing on the cap and
check of leg pins on electronic parts.
Quick mountring
DIN rail
Adjuster LED
Light-ON/Dark-ON
select switch Light Indicator LED
(OPE)
Indicator
Distance adjuster
(Ratchet mechanism with
the three-turn adjuster)
MQ-F amplifier unit
FEATURES
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PRODUCT TYPE
1. MQ-FW Amplifier unit
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Ratings
Shape Rated operating voltage Light source Output terminal Part number Output
12 to 24 V DC Red LED
With connector MQ-FWAR1-DC12-24V
MQ-FWCR1-DC12-24V
NPN
PNP
With cabled connector
(cable length: 2 m 6.562 ft.)MQ-FWAR2-DC12-24V
MQ-FWCR2-DC12-24V
NPN
PNP
Note: Equipped with the DIN rail mountable base.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the measurement conditions comprise rated operating voltage, power supply by battery, 20°C 68°F ambient
temperature, standard detectable object and 200 lux or less illuminance on the receiver surface.
2. MQ-FW Fiber unit
3. Accessories
2. Performance
Shape
Items
Detection principle
Operation side
Load side
Rated operational voltage 12 to 24 V DC
Rated current consumption 35 mA or less (excluding the load)
Output current capacity 100 mA or less
Optical fiber triangulation range measurement method
Detection method Optical fiber trigonometric area reflective type
Type Amplifier separated DC type
Amplifier unit part number MQ-FWAR1-DC12-24V, MQ-FWCR1-DC12-24V (with connector)
MQ-FWAR2-DC12-24V, MQ-FWCR2-DC12-24V (with cabled connector)
Fiber unit part number MQ-FW1
MQ-FW1-01 MQ-FW2
MQ-FW2-01
Sensing range 15 mm .591 inch 25 mm .984 inch
Detectable distance 10 to 15 mm .394 to .591 inch 20 to 25 mm .787 to .984 inch
Standard target White drawing paper 2T2 cm .787T.787 inch
Detectable target Opaque, translucent
Hysteresis 5 % or less of the set range
Operating voltage range 9.6 to 30 V DC ripple (P-P) included
Response time (freq.) 1 ms or less (500 times per second or less)
Initial insulation resistance 20 Mor more between input/output terminal and external housing (at 500 V DC)
Initial breakdown voltage Between input/output terminal and external housing 500 Vrms for 1 min
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz (1 cycle/min), double amplitude 1.5 mm .059 inch (2 h each on 3 axes)
Shock resistance
Protective
construction
Usable ambient
light level
Ambient
temperature
980 m/s2{approx. 100 G} (6 times each on 3 axes)
Amplifier Plastic case, dust-protected construction (equivalent to IEC IP50)
Fiber tip Splash-protected type (equivalent to IEC IP64)
Incandescent lamp 3,000 lux or less
Sunlight 10,000 lux or less
Amplifier –25 to +55°C –13 to +131°F (non-icing condition)
Fiber –40 to +70°C –40 to +158°F (non-icing condition)
Ambient humidity 85% or less RH (non-condensing condition)
Indicator
Light source
Fiber material
OPE. (operation) indicator: red LED
Adjust indicator: red LED
Red LED
Urethane-chloroethylene copolymerization shielded, plastic fiber
Bending allowance of fiber unit 25 mm .984 inch
Specifications Part number
With dust protective cover AN53810
Cable length (2 m 6.562 ft.) with dust protective cover AN53813
MC connector (Tri-terminal type)
Connector with MC cable (Tri-cord type)
Detection method Range Fiber length Part number
Optical fiber
area reflective type
1.5 cm .591 inch
2.5 cm .984 inch
50 cm 1.641 ft. MQ-FW1
1 m 3.281 ft. MQ-FW1-01
50 cm 1.641 ft. MQ-FW2
1 m 3.281 ft. MQ-FW2-01
Note: Equipped with fiber plug.
Note: The amplifier main body is equipped with the connector or the cable connector.
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3. Output circuit diagram Wiring diagram
DATA
1. Operating range characteristics
MQ-FW amplifier unit
MQ-FW1 fiber unit (1.5 cm .591 inch)MQ-FW amplifier unit
MQ-FW2 fiber unit (2.5 cm .984 inch)
MQ-FW amplifier unit
MQ-FW2 fiber unit (2.5 cm .984 inch)
3. Material characteristics
MQ-FW amplifier unit
MQ-FW1 fiber unit (1.5 cm .591 inch)MQ-FW amplifier unit
MQ-FW2 fiber unit (2.5 cm .984 inch)
2. Projector beam dia. characteristics
MQ-FW amplifier unit
MQ-FW1 fiber unit (1.5 cm .591 inch)
The beam diameter is regarded as the diameter
which attenuates at l/e2(Here e]2.72)
For 15 mm .591 inch
For 10 mm .394 inch
Operating range
(mm inch)
Distance
range (mm inch)
Movement direction
White drawing paper
(20×20 mm)
(.787×.787 inch)
10
.349
5
.197
15
.591
2
.079 2
.079
1
.039 1
.039
3
.118 3
.118
4
.157 4
.157
5
.197 5
.197
Standard
target
Operating range (mm inch)
Distance range (mm inch)
20
.787
30
1.181
10
.394
3.6 dia.
.142
2.4 dia.
.094
02
.079 2
.079
4
.157 4
.157
6
.236 6
.236
8
.315 8
.315
10
.394 10
.394
Distance range (mm inch)
: Under the standard condition that white drawing
paper is detected at 15 mm .591 inch distance.
: Under the standard condition that white drawing
paper is detected at 10 mm .394 inch distance.
Mat targetsSemi-glossy targetsGlossy targets
Back face of
silicon water
Corrugated
carton
Mirror
Black rubber
Plywood
Black
drawing
paper
White
drawing
paper
10
.394 15
.591
5
.197
Distance range (mm inch)
: Under the standard condition that white drawing
paper is detected at 25 mm .984 inch distance.
: Under the standard condition that white drawing
paper is detected at 20 mm .787 inch distance.
Mat targetsSemi-glossy targetsGlossy targets
Back face of
silicon water
Corrugated
carton
Mirror
Black rubber
Plywood
Black
drawing
paper
White
drawing
paper
10
.394 15
.591 20
.787 25
.984 30
1.181
5
.197
For 25 mm .984 inch
For 20 mm .787 inch
Operating range
(mm inch)
Distance
range (mm inch)
Movement direction
White drawing paper
(20×20 mm)
(.787×.787 inch)
10
.394
15
.591
20
.787
25
.984
30
1.181
5
.197
2
.079 2
.079
1
.039 1
.039
3
.118 3
.118
4
.157 4
.157
5
.197 5
.197
Standard
target
Operating range (mm inch)
Distance range (mm inch)
5
.197
10
.394
15
.591
20
.787
2.5 dia.
.098
1.1 dia.
.043
02
.079 2
.079
4
.157 4
.157
6
.236 6
.236
8
.315 8
.315
10
.394 10
.394
Circuit diagram MQ-F amplifier unit
Note: The colors are applicable for the cabled connector.
NPN output type
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DIMENSIONS
MQ-FWAR amplifier unit
*Equipped with the base mountable on DIN rail.
DIN rail mountable
base
*Equipped with
fiber plug
*Equipped with
fiber plug General tolerance: ±0.5 ±.020
mm inch
MQ-FW1 fiber unit
MQ-FW2 fiber unit
CAUTIONS
1. Distance adjustment for the area
reflective type
1) Facing the fiber unit in the detection
direction, temporarily fasten it.
2) Under the condition that no
detectable object exists, gradually turn
the distance adjuster counterclockwise
from the maximum position (H) to find
the position where the light indicator
LED (OPE.) goes out. When the LED
goes out even if the adjuster is in the
max. position (H), select the H position.
3) Place a detectable target in the
detection position, and gradually turn
the distance adjuster clockwise from
the minimum position (L) to find the
position where the light indicator LED
(OPE.) comes on.
When the LED turns ON even if the
adjuster is in the min. position (L),
select the L position.
4) Set the adjuster at the middle point
between the positions selected in step
2) and step 3).
5) Securely fasten the head of the fiber
unit.
During fastening, take care to secure it
to an extent that it is not displayed
when vibration or shock is applied.
Note: Though the distance range is little
influenced by the colors of objects, the
detectable distance may vary for con-
siderably reflective objects such as mir-
rors, glass and other mirror reflective
objects.
2. Movement direction of detectable
target
Take care for the mounting direction of
the fiber unit according to the move-
ment direction of an object.
For the ambient conditions, wiring and
operation of the fiber unit, refer to the
cautions for operation.
Adjuster LED Light indicator
LED (OPE.)
Distance
adjuster
Indicator
16
.630 Receiver side
Light indicator LED (OPE)Adjuster LED
Distance adjusterLight-ON/Dark-ON select switch
Projector side
15
.591
28
1.102 21
.827
0.5
.020
5.5±1
.217±.039
2-4.2 dia.
2-.165
C1.0
3.4
.134
55.5±1
2.185±.039
15
.591
2-3.3 dia.
2-.130
5.6
.220 5
.197
30
1.181
12±0.2
.472±.008
Projector side
Receiver side
500+100
0 19.685+3.937
0
1000+100
0 39.37+3.937
0
15
.591
2-3.3 dia.
2-.130
5.6
.220 5
.197
30
1.181
12±0.2
.472±.008
500+100
0 19.685+3.937
0
1000+100
0 39.37+3.937
0
Projector side
Receiver side
These products are not
safety sensors and are
not designed or intended
to be used to protect life
and prevent bodily injury
or property damage.
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terminal
terminal
terminal
terminal
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Accessories
MC connector
Three-terminal type
AN53810
Connector with MC cabled connector
(Cable length: 2 m 6.562 ft.)
Three-code cable
AN53813
*The DIN rail mountable bracket and connector are
attached on the amplifier on the amplifier unit, and the
fiber plug is attached on the fiber unit respectively.
Terminal No. (code)
1 ( )
2 ( )
3 ( )
Description
terminal Terminal No. (Color code)
1 (brown)
2 (black)
3 (blue)
Description
Amplifier Mounting Dimensions
Blacket Dimensions
Attachment and Detachment of Fiber Plug
mm inch
General tolerance: ±1 ±.039
• Direct mounting on the chassis
1) When mounting the DIN rail mountable
bracket, use two M4 pan head screws.
(Keep in mind that the hex. recessed cap
bolts can not be used as the mounting fas-
teners.)
2) For the screw pitch, see the following
view.
(Pitch: 45 mm 1.772 inches)
3) To fasten the amplifier main body, use M4
screws on the flat surface and combine the
screw with the plain or spring washer, and
tighten the screw to a torque of 10 kg-cm or
less.
• Mounting on the DIN rail
1) Use the 35 mm 1.378 inches wide DIN rail
(DIN EN5002). 2) Mount the unit as shown below.
(Fig. 1) • Fit the circular click A of the mountable base
into the DIN rail.
• Push the side.
• Fit the opposite click B.
(Fig. 2) • Hook the amplifier unit with the click C from
the fiber side.
(Fig. 3) • Push the amplifier unit on the cord side and
fit in the click D.
Notes: 1. To remove the amplifier unit, bend the click D of the mountable blacket toward outside.
2. When vertically mounting the DIN rail, face the fiber side upward.
16
.630
11.6
.457
30.2
1.189
45
1.772
45
1.772
61.9
2.437
• To attach the fiber plug on the fiber plug
Push the fiber plug in the arrow direc-
tion as far as the upper and lower
clicks of the fiber plug are securely
engaged on the upper and lower
areas A of the amplifier unit.
• To detach the fiber plug from the amplifier unit
Lightly push the upper and lower areas
A of the amplifier unit with a screwdriver
or similar to disengage the click area of
the fiber plug. Then, pull out the fiber
plug.
Note: Take care not to excessively push
the area A, or the click area of the fiber
plug will be sometimes broken.
10
.394
7.2
.283
2
.079
2
.079
Adjuster LED
Sensitivity adjuster
Protective cover
Light-ON/Dark-ON select switch
Light indicator LED
(OPE.) 2
.079
55.5±1
2.185±.039 3.4
.134 39±3
1.535±.118 MIN 2000
78.74
0.5
.020
14
.551
16.8
.661 21
.827
2-4.2 dia.
2-.165
5.5±1
.217±.039
+
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CAUTIONS
1. Environmental conditions
• Amplifier unit
1) The ambient temperature shall be
kept within a range of –25°C to +55°C
–13°F to 131°F.
2) The operational voltage shall be kept
within a range from 9.6 V to 30 V DC
(including ripple P-P).
3) Use a surge absorber as the internal
circuit may be damaged if external
surge voltages exceed 500 V
[±(1.2T50) µs single polarity full-wave
voltage].
4) Use a load relay with a rated operat-
ing voltage of 12 V DC or 24 V DC. The
voltage applied to the load relay is the
operating voltage of the photoelectric
sensor minus the internal voltage drop
(max. 1.2 V). Voltage fluctuation should
be taken into account.
• Fiber unit
1) The ambient illuminance shall be
3,000 lux or less at the receiver under
an incandescent lamp, and 10,000 lux
or less at the receiver under sunlight.
2) The unit shall not be used at the site
where much steam, dust or corrosive
gas is suspended, water or oil splashes
directly over the unit, or organic solvent
adheres to the unit.
2. Wiring
• Amplifier unit
1) Check all wiring before applying
power since incorrect wiring may dam-
age the internal circuit.
2) Keep in mind that the output area is
broken if a load of 100 mA or more is
connected.
3) Keep in mind that the induction nois-
es cause malfunction and breakage if
the wiring to the photoelectric sensor
runs with the high voltage cables and
the power cable.
4) When crimping the terminals, use
the following tool made by Molex.
Here, the terminal is 5005 TL made by
Molex and the receptacle is 5025-
03R1.
5) When extending the cable, use a
cable of 0.3 mm2(.0005 in2) or more
and limit its length within 100 m 328 ft.
6) When connecting the receptacle to
the plug of the photoelectric sensor,
properly connect them and securely
push in the plug as far as the lock
mechanism is activated. The construc-
tion to prevent reverse connection is
provided.
To remove the receptacle, release the
lock mechanism and pull out the plug
with the receptacle held by hand.
7) It is recommended to attach an auxil-
iary dust protective cover to the recep-
tacle.
8) When the commercially available
switching regulator is used, ground FG
(frame ground terminal) and G (ground
terminal). Otherwise, the switching
noise of power supply may sometimes
cause malfunction. In this case, care
shall be taken.
3. Handling of the fiber unit
1) The fiber unit shall be securely
equipped on the amplifier.
2) Do not tighten with an excessive
strength. Apply a torque of 8 N·m{78.4
kgf·cm 68.048 lbf·in} or less tightening.
3) Do not apply a pulling force of 3 kg
or more to the fiber unit.
4) Make the bending curvature of the
fiber as large as possible. If the curva-
ture is small, the transmission factor is
reduced. So, check this during actual
operation. (The curvature shall be R25
mm or more).
5) Largely bend the fiber and do not
bent it at the root.
6) Do not compress the fiber or apply a
load to it.
Crimping Insertion Pulling-out
JHTR1719C J5800-001 J5800-002
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