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FD-AL11

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Panasonic FD-AL11 is a discontinued reflective array fiber with a wide-area beam for detecting small or position-varying targets.
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Technical specifications for FD-AL11

  • Manufacturer:
    Panasonic
  • Part Number:
    FD-AL11
  • Product Family:
    Panasonic
  • Product Type:
    Wide Beam Reflective Fiber
  • Stock:
    1
  • Sensing Mode:
    Reflective
  • Fiber Type:
    Array
  • Beam Direction:
    Wide-area
  • Fiber Cable Length:
    2 m
  • Allowable Bend Radius:
    R2 mm
  • Fiber Cutting:
    Free-cut
  • Protection:
    IP40
  • Ambient Temperature:
    -55 to +80 °C
  • Mounting Lens:
    Not available
  • Protective Tube:
    Not available
  • Tariff Code:
    Please confirm the destination before shipping
  • Country of origin:
    Japan
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Overview Manuals Optical Selection Fiber Routing Detection Proof Product Applications

Features:

  • Wide-area optical coverage: The array head tolerates target-position or shape variation better than a narrow sensing point.
  • Flexible routing: The fiber cable can be cut and routed within the documented bend boundary for the installed amplifier.
  • Discontinued model: Maintenance decisions should preserve the proven optical geometry while a successor is evaluated.
FD-AL11 is used with a compatible fiber amplifier to detect reflective targets moving through a band-shaped sensing area.

Reliable detection depends on the real target population, because color, gloss, distance and presentation change the returned light.

A replacement is accepted by reproducing the mechanical route and teaching with representative good, marginal and reject samples.

Apter Power can help confirm the Panasonic FD-AL11 Wide Beam Reflective Fiber, amplifier pairing and installed optical arrangement before quotation.
Panasonic FD-AL11 Wide Beam Reflective Fiber Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
  • Amplifier pairing: Confirm the connected amplifier and its operating mode before selecting the fiber.
  • Target range: Test the full variation in position, shape, color and surface finish.
  • Beam placement: Mount the head so the useful wide area crosses the target path rather than surrounding background.
  • Background control: Check nearby reflective surfaces under actual machine lighting.
  • Bend protection: Keep the cable above the permitted radius, especially at moving joints and enclosure entries.
  • Strain relief: Prevent tension from reaching the sensing head or amplifier connection.
  • Cut preparation: Use the specified fiber cutter and make a clean end before insertion.
  • Contamination control: Keep the sensing face clean without scratching or crushing the fiber bundle.
  • Representative samples: Include good, marginal and reject parts when teaching the amplifier.
  • Motion test: Validate at production speed and with normal target-position variation.
  • Margin review: Use amplifier stability indicators or signal margin instead of relying only on output switching.
  • Maintenance baseline: Record the final mounting, route and amplifier settings for future troubleshooting.
  • Small-object detection: Detects targets that may shift within a wider optical band.
  • Height or profile checking: Supports presence decisions where target shape crosses the sensing area.
  • Web guiding checks: Monitors material position when the edge can wander across the beam.
  • Legacy fiber replacement: Restores a proven Panasonic sensing arrangement while a current alternative is tested.
Description
FD-AL11 uses an array-style reflective fiber head to create a wider sensing area than a single-point fiber, helping detect targets whose position or shape varies across the beam.

The flexible fiber lead on FD-AL11 can be cut using the specified procedure, while the compact head mounts close to the inspection point and connects to a compatible fiber amplifier.

Panasonic lists FD-AL11 as discontinued, so replacement work should preserve the head geometry, bend route and amplifier settings while evaluating the current family alternative.
Alternative Names
FDAL11 FD AL11
Technical notes
FD-AL11 performance depends on the paired amplifier, target reflectivity and fiber routing. Do not judge the head from a single ideal sample. Reproduce the installed distance and angle, keep bends above the allowed radius, teach representative good and reject parts, and verify detection across expected position, surface and speed variation.
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FAQS

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
FD-AL11 detects a sample on the bench but misses parts in production. What should be reproduced?
Match the actual head position, amplifier, target speed, lighting, background and normal part variation before changing thresholds.
Can FD-AL11 be bent tightly to fit beside a guide rail?
No. Respect the published bend radius and add strain relief; excessive bending can reduce transmitted light or damage the fiber.
A technician shortens FD-AL11 and the signal becomes unstable. What should be inspected?
Check that an approved cutter produced a clean square end and that the fiber is fully seated in the amplifier without debris or crushing.
Is FD-AL11 a complete photoelectric sensor by itself?
No. It is the fiber head and lead; operation requires a compatible fiber amplifier and a correctly taught optical setup.
Panasonic lists FD-AL11 as discontinued. Can a current wide-beam fiber be installed without testing?
No. Head geometry, cable routing, amplifier compatibility and sensing behavior must be validated with the real machine and target range.
FD-AL11 switches on background reflections after cleaning. What decision should be reviewed?
Recheck head angle, target path, background distance and amplifier teach values using representative parts rather than compensating with an extreme threshold.