Sensors Optoelectronic

for Special Applications Sensors Contents

Along with the tradi-

tional optoelectronic
sensors, an increasing-
ly large range of spe-
cialized sensors has
arisen which was
designed for special
tasks.

2.2.2 Fiber optic base units

BOS 74K, BOS 15K,
BOS 20K with teach-in
2.2.7 Fiber optics
2.2.8 Selection guide
fiber optics
2.2.10 Diffuse
plastic fiber optics
2.2.12 Thru-beam
plastic fiber optics
2.2.13 Thru-beam
plastic fiber optics
self-assembly
2.2.14 Glass fiber optics
for housing size M18,
M30
2.2.18 BOD 26K
Laser distance sensor
2.2.21 BKT contrast sensor
with teach-in
2.2.23 BLT luminescence

2.2.25
2.2.27
sensor with teach-in
BFS 28K color sensor
BGL 21 slot sensors
2.2
2.2.29
for label detection
BGL slot sensors 2.3
Accessories
Optosensors
page 2.3.2 ...

6
Connectors ...
page 6.2 ...

2.2.1
 Fiber Optic Base Units
Optoelectronic BOS 74K, BOS 15K,
Sensors BOS 20K with Teach-in
When there's no space for
an optosensor, then there is
only one solution: use fiber
optics!
Glass fiber optics can't be
surpassed in harsh
environments. If there are
no particular demands
for ruggedness, ambient
temperature or chemical
resistance, then plastic fiber
optics are the right choice.
Fiber optics win for their low
price, miniaturization and
variety of end fittings, as well
as the ability to cut the
optical cable to the required
length.
2.2.2
The use of special base
units allows plastic fiber
optics to be customized for
every application.
For standard applications,
choose the BOS 15K. Its
main features are cost-
effectiveness and ease of
handling. The BOS 74K
offers maximum perform-
ance and adjusting flexibility
(time functions, switching
hysteresis) in various models
for conquering even difficult
applications. The BOS 20K
offers teach-in calibration.
It combines automatic
setting with just the press
of a button with the ability
to use additional functions
(e. g. time delay).
BOS 20K
Features Applications
BOS 15K Small parts detection
Sensitivity setting with a Suitable for tight mounting
270 potentiometer conditions
Contamination indication Inspecting parts features
PNP/NPN wiring (cable Counting tasks
version) (e. g. counting drops)
Precise parts positioning
BOS 74K Handling and assembly
Extended range Robotics
Sensitivity setting with
12-turn potentiometer
Contamination indicator
and alarm output
Time functions (from
40 ms...1 s)
High-frequency version
available (10 kHz)
PNP/NPN and N.O./N.C.
selectable
BOS 20K
Extended range
Teach-in (self-setting) also
on a control line
Contamination indicator
Time functions
BOS 15K
BOS 74K
 Sensors Optoelectronic Fiber Optic Base Unit
for Special Applications Sensors BOS 74K
Series BOS 74K
Plastic fiber optic base unit for plastic fiber optics BFO 74A, BFO D22, BFO N22

Sensing range depends on fiber optics used

DIN-rail/35

Base unit
PNP/NPN o/p BOS 74K-UU-1FR-B0-Z-S49-0,2 BOS 74K-UU-1FR-B0-Z-03
PNP/NPN o/p high speed* BOS 74K-UU-1FS-B0-Z-03
:: :*:*
Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
Voltage drop Ud at le 2.5 V 2.5 V 2.5 V

Rated isolation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC 75 V DC

Rated operational current le control output 100 mA 100 mA 100 mA

alarm output 50 mA 50 mA
No-load supply current I0 max. 35 mA 35 mA 35 mA

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes yes

Short circuit protected yes yes yes
Permissible capacitance 1 F 1 F 1 F
On/off delay (standard) 500 s 500 s 50 s

Frequency of operating cycles f (standard)

Utilization category
Output
1 kHz/666 Hz
DC 13
PNP/NPN selectable
1 kHz/666 Hz
DC 13
PNP/NPN selectable
10 kHz
DC 13
PNP/NPN selectable
2.2
Output function
Permissible ambient light
o /p selectable
10000 lux
o /p selectable
10000 lux
o /p selectable
10000 lux 2.3
Accessories
Sensitivity/range adjustment potentiometer 12 turn potentiometer 12 turn potentiometer 12 turn
Optosensors
Output function indicator LED red LED red LED red page 2.3.2 ...
Status/contamination indication LED green LED green LED green
Ambient temperature range Ta 10...+60 C 10...+60 C 10...+60 C
Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 66 IP 66 IP 66

Housing material PBT PBT PBT

Material of sensing face depends on fiber optics used depends on fiber optics used depends on fiber optics used
Connection 200 mm cable with connector 3 m cable, PUR 3 m cable, PUR
No. of wires conductor cross section 4 0.25 mm 4 0.25 mm
Recommended connector BKS-B 48/BKS-B 49
Weight 50 g 125 g (with 3 m cable) 125 g (with 3 m cable)
Emitter type red 660 nm red 660 nm red 660 nm
Time function see mode selection see mode selection see mode selection
table page 2.2.6 table page 2.2.6 table page 2.2.6
o/p = Light-on/dark-on
For wiring diagrams, characteristics and accessories see page 2.2.6.

*Reduces switching range by 30 % 6

Connectors ...
page 6.2 ...

2.2.3
 Optoelectronic Fiber Optic Base Unit
Sensors BOS 15K
Series BOS 15K BOS 15K
Plastic fiber optic base unit for plastic fiber optic for plastic fiber optic
having outside diameter 2.2 mm having outside diameter 2.2 mm
Sensing range depends on fiber optics used depends on fiber optics used

DIN-rail/35
DIN Rail /35 DIN-rail/35

DIN rail/35

Base unit
PNP/NPN, PNP o/p BOS 15K-S-E1-P-S 75 BOS 15K-S-E1-02

Supply voltage UB 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC

Voltage drop Ud at le 1.5 V 1.5 V

Rated isolation voltage Ui 75 V DC 75 V DC

Rated operational control output 100 mA 100 mA

current le alarm output 40 mA

No-load supply current I0 max. 30 mA 30 mA

Protected against polarity reversal yes yes

Short circuit protected yes yes
Permissible capacitance 0.5 F 0.5 F
On/off delay 1 ms 1 ms

Frequency of operating cycles f 500 Hz 500 Hz

Utilization category DC 13 DC 13
Output PNP PNP/NPN selectable
Output function o /p selectable o /p selectable
Permissible ambient light 3000 lux 3000 lux
Sensitivity/range adjustment potentiometer 0...270 potentiometer 0...270
Function indication (receiver sees light) LED red LED red
Status/contamination indication LED green LED green
Ambient temperature range Ta 15...+55 C 15...+55 C
Degree of protection per IEC 60529 IP 66 IP 66

Housing material ABS ABS

Material of sensing face depends on fiber optics used depends on fiber optics used
Connection connector 2 m cable, PVC
No. of wires conductor cross section 4 0.34 mm
Recommended connector BKS-B 74/BKS-B 75
Weight 30 g 110 g (with 2 m cable)
Emitter type red 660 nm red 660 nm
Time function

o/p = Light-on/dark-on
For wiring diagrams, characteristics and accessories see page 2.2.6.

Connector orientation

Mounting bracket
for BOS 15K
(supplied)

2.2.4
 Sensors
for Special Applications
BOS 20K
for plastic fiber optic
BFO 74A, BFO D22
depends on fiber optics used
Optoelectronic Fiber Optic Base Unit
Sensors BOS 20K with Teach-in
BOS 20K
for plastic fiber optic
BFO 74A, BFO D22
depends on fiber optics used

DIN-rail/35 DIN-rail/35

BOS 20K-ZU-1FR-S 75-C BOS 20K-ZU-1FR-C-PU-02

10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
2 V 2 V

75 V DC 75 V DC
100 mA 100 mA

45 mA 45 mA
yes yes
yes yes
0.05 F 0.05 F
500 s 500 s

1 kHz 1 kHz
DC 13
PNP/NPN push-pull
o /p selectable
DC 13
PNP/NPN push-pull
o /p selectable
2.2
10000 lux
teach-in or manually using button
10000 lux
teach-in or manually using button 2.3
Accessories
LED green LED green
Optosensors
LED red LED red page 2.3.2 ...
15...+55 C 15...+55 C
IP 65 IP 65

ABS ABS
depends on fiber optics used depends on fiber optics used
connector 2 m cable, PVC
4 0.25 mm
BKS-B 74/BKS-B 75*
50 g 145 g (with 2 m cable)
red 660 nm red 660 nm
on/off switching delay from on/off switching delay from
40 ms...5 sec selectable 40 ms...5 sec selectable
*for series mounting on
DIN-rail use
only BKS-B 74

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2.2.5
 Fiber Optic Base Units
Optoelectronic BOS 74K, BOS 15K,
Sensors BOS 20K with Teach-in

Display and operation elements BOS 74K Mode selection table BOS 74K

Position NOD OND OFD OSD LON DON ANC ANO Function
switching distance adjustment
0 NOD: Non-Delay
1 OND: On-Delay
hysteresis
2 OFD: Off-Delay
receiver sees light 3 OSD: One Shot Delay
4 LON: Light ON
setup aid 5 DON: Dark ON
6 ANC: Alarm Output NC
response time selection 7 ANO: Alarm Output NO
output function 8 : Function and timer
delay time 9 mode ON condition
(40 ms...1 s) A
function and time setting B
C
PNP/NPN switch D
E
F

Wiring diagrams BOS 20K Display and operation elements 20K

receive sees light

receiver sees no light
signal stable
delay off
signal unstable
delay on
setup mode (on- or off-delay)
(LED flashes)
button guard off/
Wiring diagrams BOS 15K setup aid for setting stored
optimum
switching button guard on/
distance a button is depressed
N.C. N.O. (3 frequencies)
sensitiviey normal/fine
setup mode on/off

increase sensitivity
toggle light/dark on
increase delay
N.C. N.O.
reduce sensitivity
toggle on/off delay
reduce delay time

N.C. N.O. Assembly tip for fiber optics

When connecting the fiber optics to the base unit, you

will have to overcome the resistance of the sealing ring
when inserting.

Recommended accessories
Wiring diagrams BOS 74K please order separately

Mounting bracket Connector

BOS 74-HW-1 BKS-B 74/BKS-B 75 or BKS-B 48/BKS-B 49

2.2.6
 Sensors Optoelectronic
for Special Applications Sensors Fiber Optics

There are two basic types The various diameters and

of fiber optics: reflective
diffuse (which can also be
used as retroreflective) and
thru-beams. The diffuse
models have an integrated
emitter and receiver at the
cable end.
varitions of the cable ends
are designed for sensing
parts of different dimensions
or for various mounting
configurations.

The thru-beams use two

separate cables, one for the
emitter and one for the
receiver. They are joined and
attached as a single unit to
the sensor. For plastic fiber
optics two separate
attachments on the sensor
are used.

The ends of the cables may

be straight or flexible.

Diffuse
Plastic fiber optics BFO
2.2
2.3
Accessories
Optosensors
page 2.3.2 ...

Thru-beam
Plastic fiber optics BFO

6
Connectors ...
page 6.2 ...

Diffuse
Thru-beam
Plastic fiber optics BFO
2.2.7
 Optoelectronic Selection Guide
Sensors Fiber Optics

Fiber optics Fiber optic Sensor Detection range Page

Diffuse Glass
BFO 18A-XA.-...-15 BOS 18...PD 0... 10 mm 2.2.14
BFO 18A-XA.-...-30 BOS 18...PD 0... 20 mm 2.2.15
BFO 18A-XA.-...-15 BOS 18...PF 0... 50 mm 2.2.14
BFO 18A-XA.-...-30 BOS 18...PF 0...100 mm 2.2.15
Plastic
BFO 74A-XA-HB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 15 mm 2.2.10
BFO 74A-XA-MB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 15 mm 2.2.11
BFO 74A-XB-KB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 15 mm 2.2.11
BFO 74A-XA-JB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 60 mm 2.2.10
BFO 74A-XB-LB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 60 mm 2.2.11
BFO D22-XA-SB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 60 mm 2.2.10
BFO D22-XA-UB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 60 mm 2.2.11
BFO N22-XA-VB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 15 mm 2.2.10
BFO N22-XA-RB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 15 mm 2.2.11

Retroreflective Glass
(referenced to BFO 18A-XA.-...-15 BOS 18...PD 50...500 mm 2.2.14
R1 reflector) BFO 18A-XA.-...-30 BOS 18...PD 50...500 mm 2.2.15
BFO 18A-XA.-...-15 BOS 18...PF 100... 1 m 2.2.14
BFO 18A-XA.-...-30 BOS 18...PF 100... 1 m 2.2.15

Thru-beam Glass
BFO 18A-L..-...-10 BOS 18...PD 0...100 mm 2.2.16
BFO 18A-L..-...-20 BOS 18...PD 0...200 mm 2.2.16, 2.2.17
BFO 18A-L..-...-10 BOS 18...PF 0...400 mm 2.2.16
BFO 18A-L..-...-20 BOS 18...PF 0...700 mm 2.2.16, 2.2.17
Plastic
BFO 74A-LA-KB/NB/RB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0...150 mm 2.2.12
BFO D13-LA-QB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 30 mm 2.2.12
BFO D22-LA-AD BOS 15K/20K/74K 0...100 mm 2.2.13
BFO D22-LA-TB BOS 15K/20K/74K 0...250 mm 2.2.12
With 2 m user-assembled plastic fiber optics BFO D22-LD-EAK-10-20
BFO D22-LA-BC-10 BOS 15K/20K/74K 0...150 mm 2.2.13
BFO D22-LA-AC-20 BOS 15K/20K/74K 0...150 mm 2.2.13
BFO D22-LA-CC-30 BOS 15K/20K/74K 0...450 mm 2.2.13
BFO 04-PK-1 BOS 15K/20K/74K 0... 1.5 m 2.2.13

Fiber optics
versions for the
automobile industry Fiber optic glass Sensor Detection range Page
Diffuse BFO 18V-XAC BOS 18...PD 0... 20 mm 2.2.15
BFO 18V-XAD BOS 18...PD 0... 20 mm 2.2.15
BFO 18V-XAC BOS 30...PH 0...600 mm 2.2.15
BFO 18V-XAD BOS 30...PH 0...600 mm 2.2.15

Retroreflective BFO 18V-XAC BOS 18...PD 50...500 mm 2.2.15

(referenced to BFO 18V-XAD BOS 18...PD 50...500 mm 2.2.15
R1 reflector) BFO 18V-XAC BOS 30...PH 600... 4 m 2.2.15
BFO 18V-XAD BOS 30...PH 600... 4 m 2.2.15

Thru-beam BFO 18V-LDD BOS 18...PD 0...200 mm 2.2.17

BFO 18V-LCC BOS 18...PD 0...200 mm 2.2.17
BFO 18V-LDD BOS 30...PH 0... 2 m 2.2.17
BFO 18V-LCC BOS 30...PH 0... 2 m 2.2.17

2.2.8
 Optoelectronic Selection Guide
Sensors Fiber Optics

mm
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 mm 1000 2000 4000

10
20
50
100

15
15
15
60
60
60
60
15
15

50 500
50 500
100 1000
100 1000

100
200
400
700

150
30
100
2.2
250

150
150
450
1500

mm
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 1000 2000 4000
20
20
600
600

50 500
50 500
600 4000
600 4000

200
200
2000
2000

Restricted range Sensing range

2.2.9
 Optoelectronic Diffuse
Sensors Plastic Fiber Optics
Diffuse sensing range** 15 mm 15 mm 60 mm 60 mm
optohead bendable optohead bendable optohead bendable flexible optohead
thin diameter medium diameter rugged
not suitable for BOS 15K

Ordering code BFO N22-XA-VB-EAK-10-02 BFO 74A-XA-HB-PZK-10-02* BFO D22-XA-SB-EAK-20-02 BFO 74A-XA-JB-PZK-20-02

Fiber optic length 2m 2m 2m 2m

Can be trimmed no yes yes yes
Core 2 0.5 mm 2 0.5 mm 2 1.0 mm 2 1.0 mm
Jacket 2 1.0 mm 2 1.0 mm 2 2.2 mm 2 2.2 mm
Bending radius fiber R 15 mm 15 mm 25 mm 25 mm

Bending radius head R 10 mm 10 mm 15 mm

*Adapter also available separately (see section 2.3).

**When using the base unit BOS 74K-UU-1FS-.. sensing range is reduced by 30 %.

General The plus

All fiber optics are For total flexibility, we also

rated for temperatures offer fiber optic cables for
from 35...65 C self-assembly: any
The max. pull force on combinations are possible
the fiber optics and using the cut-to-length
connection parts is 6 N duplex optics and a variety
at 20 C of end pieces (see page
2.2.13).

When installing the cable,

note the following:

Mechanically protected
routing
Observe bending radius
Avoid crushing the fibers.

2.2.10
 Sensors Optoelectronic Diffuse
for Special Applications Sensors Plastic Fiber Optics
15 mm 60 mm 60 mm 15 mm 15 mm
mini-head standard coaxial coaxial right-angle
for max. distance fiber design fiber design beam exit
not suitable for BOS 15K

BFO N22-XA-RB-EAK-10-02 BFO D22-XA-UB-EAK-20-02 BFO 74A-XB-LB-PZK-15-02 BFO 74A-XB-KB-PZK-10-02* BFO 74A-XA-MB-PZK-10-02*

2m 2m 2m 2m 2m
no yes yes yes yes
2 0.5 mm 2 1.0 mm 1 1 mm + 16 0.25 mm 1 0.5 mm + 4 0.25 mm 2 0.5 mm
2 1.0 mm 2 2.2 mm 2 2.2 mm 2 1.0 mm 2 1.0 mm
15 mm 25 mm 25 mm 15 mm 15 mm

Cutting tool BFO CT and

adapter BFO D10-LA-DC-10
see section 2.3

2.2
2.3
Accessories
Optosensors
page 2.3.2 ...

2.2.11
 Optoelectronic Thru-beam
Sensors Plastic Fiber Optics
Sensing range* 250 mm (150 mm 150 mm 150 mm 150 mm 30 mm
Thru-beam with BOS 15K)
optohead bendable optohead bendable small head full length thread right-angle beam exit
thin diameter medium diameter not suitable for BOS 15K

Ordering code BFO D22-LA-TB-EAK-10-02 BFO 74A-LA-NB-PZK-10-02 BFO 74A-LA-RB-PZK-10-02 BFO 74A-LA-KB-PZK-10-02 BFO D13-LA-QB-EAK-05-02

Fiber optic length 2m 2m 2m 2m 2m

Can be trimmed yes yes yes yes yes
Core 1.0 mm 1.0 mm 1.0 mm 1.0 mm 0.5 mm
Jacket 2.2 mm 2.2 mm 2.2 mm 2.2 mm 1.2 mm
Bending radius fiber R 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 25 mm 15 mm

Bending radius head R 10 mm 10 mm 10 mm

*When using the base unit BOS 74K-UU-1FS-.. sensing range is reduced by 30 %.
One fiber optic cable each for emitter and receiver are included.
All user-configurable cables are supplied with the appropriate cutting tool.

Caution
When using a fiber optic thru-beam, the normally open signal in the
base unit changes to a normally closed signal!

Applications

Small parts detection

Tight space restrictions
Checking part features
Counting tasks
(e. g. counting drops)
Precise parts positioning
Handling and assembly
Robotics

2.2.12
 Thru-beam
Sensors Optoelectronic Plastic Fiber Optics
for Special Applications Sensors Self-assembly
100 mm Custom solutions with Housing size 2.24.4 Duplex
user assembled Thru-beam
light screen plastic fiber optics Range with L = 2 m 150 mm
Cable length 20 m
If you're not satisfied with
"off-the-rack" solutions: we
have a better suggestion.
You can cut fiber optics to
length from a 20 m long roll.
That way you only use as
much plastic fiber optic
cable as you really need. A
significant savings, especially
if several sensors are used.
For simple applications, you
may not need an end fitting.
A clamp can suffice.
End fittings do provide more
convenience and possibil-
ities.
The plastic fiber optic cable
BFO D22-LA-AD-EAK-52-02 is clamped into the end Ordering code BFO D22-LD-EAK-10-20
fitting. No need for messy
2m glue. The end piece can still Ambient temperature Ta 40...+70 C
yes be easily removed at any Pull force on fiber optic cable
16 0.26 mm time. and connecting parts at 20 C 6N
2.2 mm Core 2 1 mm
25 mm Jacket 2.2 mm
BFO CT cutting tool is supplied.

Housing size M4 M4 4 7

Version end fitting without lens end fitting without lens 90-end fitting accessory lens
For use with BFO D22-LD-EAK-10-.. BFO D22-LD-EAK-10-.. BFO D22-LD-EAK-10-.. BFO D22-LA-BC-10
Range 150 mm 450 mm 150 mm 1500 mm

Range is determined
2.2
using 2 m plastic fiber
optic cable.

Ordering code BFO D22-LA-BC-10 BFO D22-LA-CC-30 BFO D22-LA-AC-20 BFO 04-PK-1
Material
Optically active surface plastic (fiber) glass glass glass
Threaded tube stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel

2.2.13
 Optoelectronic Glass Fiber Optics
Sensors for Housing Size M18
Diffuse with BOS 18M-...-1PD-... sensing range 10 mm 10 mm
with BOS 18M-...-1PF-... 50 mm 50 mm
Retroreflective with BOS 18M-...-1PD-... sensing range 300 mm 300 mm
with BOS 18M-...-1PF-... 1000 mm 1000 mm

Construction UZG
Construction MZG BFO 18A-XAG-MZG-15 BFO 18A-XAF-MZG-15
Construction SMG BFO 18A-XAF-SMG-15

Diameter of glass fiber bundle 1.5 mm 1.5 mm

Max. pull force on fiber optic cable and connections 80 N 80 N
Least bending radius 60 mm 60 mm
Use with BOS 18-PA-1PD-... yes yes
BOS 18-PU-1PD-... yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc)
BOS 18-GU-1PF-... yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc)
BOS 30-M-... no no
All glass fiber optics are useable with basic diffuse sensor BOS 18M-...-PD-...
with 400 mm sensing distance, or BOS 18M-GU-1PF-... with 1000 mm sensing distance.

Sensing distances referenced to Kodak gray card.

Diffuse with glass fiber optics in retroreflective configuration: range referenced to BOS R1
reflector with 80 mm.

When using as a retroreflector, double the switching distance must be considered as an

object dead zone.

Indicate the desired length L for the fiber optic cable in the part number!
Increments from 0.5 mm to max. 3 m possible.
Example:
BFO 18-...-30-0.5 for 0.5 m fiber length
BFO 18-...-30-2 for 2 m fiber length
Remove adapter disc!

Recommended diffuse base units

(for technical data see page 2.1.11)

Assembly note

When using model BOS 18M-GU-1PF-... and

BOS 18M-PU-1PD-SA... please remove the adapter disc!

BOS 18M-PA-1PD-... BOS 18M-GU-1PF-...

2.2.14
 Sensors Optoelectronic Glass Fiber Optics
for Special Applications Sensors for Housing Size M18, M30
20 mm 20 mm 20 mm 20 mm 20 mm
100 mm 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm 100 mm
500 mm 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm 500 mm
1000 mm 1000 mm 1000 mm 1000 mm 1000 mm

approvals for approvals for

the automotive industry the automotive industry

BFO 18A-XAA-UZG-30 BFO 18A-XAE-UZG-30

BFO 18A-XAA-MZG-30 BFO 18A-XAE-MZG-30
BFO 18A-XAA-SMG-30 BFO 18A-XAC-SMG-30 BFO 18A-XAE-SMG-30 BFO 18V-XAC-SMG-30 BFO 18V-XAD-SMG-30

3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm
80 N 80 N 80 N 80 N 80 N
60 mm 60 mm 60 mm 60 mm 60 mm
yes yes yes no no
yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc) no no
yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc) no no
no no no yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc)
For BOS 30M use adapter BFO 30-A1.
Greater range can be attained by using models
BOS 30M-... and BOS 18M-GU-1PF-...
2.2
2.3
Accessories
Optosensors
page 2.3.2 ...

2.2.15
 Optoelectronic Glass Fiber Optics
Sensors for Housing Size M18
Thru-beam with BOS 18M-...-PD-... sensing range 100 mm 100 mm 200 mm
Thru-beam withBOS 18M-GU-1PF-... sensing range 400 mm 400 mm 700 mm

Construction UZG BFO 18A-LAA-UZG-20

Construction MZG BFO 18A-LGG-MZG-10 BFO 18A-LFF-MZG-10 BFO 18A-LAA-MZG-20
Construction SMG BFO 18A-LGG-SMG-10 BFO 18A-LFF-SMG-10

Diameter of glass fiber bundle 1 mm 1 mm 2 mm

Max. pull force on fiber optic cable and connections 80 N 80 N 80 N
Least bending radius 60 mm 60 mm 60 mm
Use with BOS 18-PA-1PD-... yes yes yes
BOS 18-PU-1PD-... yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc)
BOS 18-GU-1PF-... yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc)
BOS 30-M-... no no no
All glass fiber optics are useable with basic diffuse sensor BOS 18M-...-PD-...
with 400 mm sensing distance, or BOS 18M-GU-1PF-... with 1000 mm sensing distance.

Indicate the desired length L for the fiber optic cable in the part number!
Increments from 0.5 mm to max. 3 m possible.
Example:
BFO 18-...-30-0,5 for 0.5 m fiber length
BFO 18-...-30-2 for 2 m fiber length

Caution
When using a fiber optic thru-beam the normally open signal of the base unit
is changed into a normally closed signal! Assembly note
BOS 30M with BFO 18V

Remove adapter disc!

Adapter BFO 30-A1

2.2.16
 Sensors Optoelectronic Glass Fiber Optics
for special applications Sensors for Housing Size M18, M30
200 mm 200 mm 200 mm 200 mm
700 mm 700 mm 700 mm 700 mm

approvals for approvals for

the automotive industry the automotive industry

BFO 18A-LCC-UZG-20 BFO 18A-LEE-UZG-20

BFO 18A-LEE-MZG-20
BFO 18A-LCC-SMG-20 BFO 18A-LEE-SMG-20 BFO 18V-LCC-SMG-23 BFO 18V-LDD-SMG-23

2 mm 2 mm 2 mm 2 mm
80 N 80 N 80 N 80 N
60 mm 60 mm 60 mm 60 mm
yes yes no no
yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc) no no
yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc) no no
no no yes (remove adapter disc) yes (remove adapter disc)
For BOS 30M use adapter BFO 30-A1.
Greater range can be attained by using models
BOS 30M-... and BOS 18M-GU-1PF-...
2.2
2.3
Accessories
Construction from outside to inside Optosensors
page 2.3.2 ...

Construction UZG Construction MZG Construction SMG

Polyurethane jacket Corrugated metal jacket Silicon protective jacket
Strain relief Strain relief Metal jacket with strain relief
Glass fiber bundle Glass fiber bundle Glass fiber bundle

Flexible High temperature Expanded temperature range

Excellent chemical 20...+170 C 40...+150 C
resistance (if fixed in place Suitable for food processing
No brittleness from most up to +250 C) Very flexible
oils Flexible Crush resistant
Temperature rating Crush resistant
20...+85 C Resistant to hot chips

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