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Safety Precautions on Laser Products

1. The FT series sensor uses a visible light semi-conductor laser for pointers.
WARNING 2. The FT series is classified as a Class 1 laser product.
3. Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
Ultra-Compact Digital Radiation 4. Do not disassemble this product. Laser emission from this product
is not automatically stopped when it is disassembled.
Temperature Sensor 5. Do not stare into the direct or specularly reflected beam.

FT Series Sensor Head

Wavelength
FT-H10/H20/H30

655 nm
FT-H50/H40K/H50K

Instruction Output 90 µW

Class 1 Laser Product

180 µW

Manual
Laser Class
(IEC60825-1, FDA(CDRH) Part 1040.10*)

* The laser classification for FDA(CDRH) is implemented based on IEC60825-1 in

accordance with the requirements of Laser Notice No. 50.

Precautions on Regulations and Standards

■ CE Marking
Introduction
● EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
Keep this instruction manual readily available for reference. Ensure that the
• Applicable standard EMI: EN61326-1, Class A
end user of this product receives this manual.
EMS: EN61326-1
■ Symbols • For FT-H50/H40K/H50K, KEYENCE has confirmed the conformity to the
The following warning symbols are used to alert you to safety precautions and requirements with a ferrite core (OP-84289) attached to the sensor head
to prevent human injury and/or damage to property when using this product. cable. When using the FT-H50/H40K/H50K in EU Member states, make sure
to prepare a ferrite core (OP-84289).
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in Attaching the ferrite core
WARNING
death or serious injury. Attach the ferrite core (OP-84289) near the sensor head as the diagram below.
CAUTION It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.

It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product

NOTICE
damage as well as property damage.

Safety Information for FT Series

WARNING 1. Do not use the FT series products outside of their specification.

Use the products in accordance with this instruction manual.
2. Do not modify the products in any way.
3. This product is not intended for use as explosion-proof product.
Do not use this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially Remarks:
explosive atmosphere. These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with
4. Keyence recommends that you take substantial safety measures this product incorporated complies with the essential requirements of EMC
to avoid any damage in the event of that a problem occurs.
5. Do not use this product for the purpose to protect a human body
Directive. The manufacturer of the end-product is solely responsible for the
or a part of human body. compliance on the end-product itself according to EMC Directive.

Installation Location Notes on Measuring a High-temperature Target

Do not under any circumstances install the amplifier or sensor head When detecting a large, high-temperature target, KEYENCE recommends
CAUTION
in the following types of locations. using metal with a mirrored surface (such as detection through the hole on an
1. The ambient temperature falls to –10°C or lower, or rises to 55°C aluminum board) as shown in the figure below to dissipate the heat.
or higher.
2. Locations where water may soak the units, or environments with
high humidity.
3. The product may receive shock or impact. high-temperature
4. Locations that produce corrosive or nonexplosive gas. workpiece
covering board
5. Locations near areas that produce electromagnetic waves.
6. There is a danger of the product coming into contact with items
charged with static electricity.

sensor head
Handling measurement
through hole
1. Do not drop the FT series products, bang them against something, or
NOTICE
apply excessive force. Handle the product by holding it by the main body.
2. Do not pull heavily on the cable.
3. Do not use a sharply pointed object to press the setting keys. Refer to the table below for the diameter of the measurement hole on the
covering board.
Wiring
Detection distance 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600

CAUTION 1. Before wiring the FT series, check the color of the wires. Hole diameter φ 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240
2. Use the FT series within the rating range. Do not use a load that
exceeds the allowable limit. Unit: mm

NOTICE
1. Use an insulated stabilizing supply for the power supply. Cleaning
2. Do not apply excessive tensile force to the cable.
3. Ensure that the cable tip does not become submerged in water Dirt on the sensor lens may result in errors. Clean the lens as shown in the out-
during wiring work. line below. Make sure to turn off power to the sensor before cleaning the lens.
4. Isolate the cable from power supply lines or power lines.
5. Keep the cable as far as possible from any source of noise.

Other
1. Three seconds after supplying power to the FT series is its power
NOTICE
ON reset time. Do not use outputs from the sensor during this
period.
2. The display value may drift immediately after turning on the
Get rid of dust on the lens by using a blower If the lens is badly soiled, gently wipe it with a
power. In this case, make sure to use the FT Series after warm- made for cleaning camera lenses. Do not at- cotton swab. If the dirt still cannot be removed,
ing up for 15 to 30 minutes. tempt to remove dust by breathing directly on the dip the swab in a small amount of alcohol and
lens. wipe the lens. Do not use an organic solvent oth-
er than alcohol under any circumstances.

When used in an environment with high dust, use the FT-S1 tough box with air
purge function. For details about FT-S1, contact your nearest KEYENCE office.
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 ■ FT-55A/55AP (Types with attached panels)
Checking the Package Contents
Before using the FT Series, check that the following items are all included in
1 Create a panel opening for mounting referring to the dimensions below.
(unit: mm)
the package for each model.

X=24x(A-1)+21
■ Sensor Head When 'A' units are
FT-H10/H20/H30 FT-H50/H40K/H50K X mounted side-by-side

45

83.1

+0.4
21 +0.1

Sensor Head x1 Sensor Head x1

45

2 Install the amplifier through the front protection cover

hole in the panel from the rear.
amplifier

Mounting bracket x1 Mounting bracket x1 3 Turn the panel mounting

bracket in the direction as
shown in the illustration, and
fix the it to the amplifier from panel
mounting
Board nut x1 the rear.
Board nut x1
M3 x 30 screw x2 M3 x 30 screw x2
4 Install the front protection
cover to the amplifier.
■ Amplifier
FT-50A/50AP FT-55A/55AP
* To dismount the panel mounting bracket, insert a flat-head screwdriver tip into the tab
(Types with attached DIN rail) (Types with attached panel) of the panel mounting bracket.

Connecting the Sensor Head and Power Cables to the Amplifier

■ Connecting the Power Cable to the Amplifier
Amplifier x1 Amplifier x1
Connect the power cable into the right
side of the amplifier.
Insert the cable
Securely insert the power cable deep until you hear a click.
into the connector.If not inserted com-
pletely, the connector can easily
Mounting bracket *1 Panel mounting
x1 bracket*3 x1 become disconnected.
connector cover

anchoring ring

The sensor head cable and power cable are each equipped with connector
Front protection covers.
Power cable *2
cover*3 x1 Point After the connectors are inserted into the amplifier, attach the connector
(2m) x1
covers over the connectors. Finally, lock the base of the connector covers
with the anchoring rings.
Instruction manual x1
Unit cover sticker (black sheet)*4 x1
Mounting the Sensor Head
Power cable *2
(2m) x1
■ Identifying Names of Parts of the Sensor Head
output 1 operation
output 1 operation output 2 operation
indicator
Instruction manual x1 output 2 operation indicator indicator
Unit cover sticker (black sheet)*4 x1 indicator
power indicator
power indicator
*1 Also sold separately as OP-76877.
*2 Also sold separately as OP-82488.
*3 Also sold separately as OP-51476 (set with the panel mounting bracket and protective front cover).
*4 When using the Infrared Radiation (IR) mode, use this to cover the ”°C” mark.
laser emission
areas
We have thoroughly inspected the package contents before shipment. However, in the case of
defective or broken items, please contact your nearest KEYENCE office.
infrared radiation collector laser emission areas
lens tube
FT-H10/H20/H30 FT-H50/H40K/H50K
Mounting the Amplifier Unit
■ FT-50A/50AP (Types with attached DIN rail)
1 Align the tab at the bottom of the amplifier 3 ■ Connecting the Sensor Head Cable to the Amplifier
with the DIN rail. While pushing the amplifier Connect the sensor head cable to the
in the direction of arrow 1, slant it in the left side of the amplifier.
direction of arrow 2. Insert the connector in the direction as
2 indicated by the diagram showing the
2 To detach the amplifier, raise it in the direc-
1
direction of connector insertion.
tion of arrow 3 while pushing it in the direction of arrow 1.
Securely insert the sensor Insert the cable
head cable deep into the con- until you hear a click.
Fitting the Amplifier with a Mounting Bracket Point nector.If not inserted com-
pletely, the connector can connector cover
Fix the amplifier as shown in the diagram using
the included mounting bracket. easily become disconnected. anchoring ring

Amplifier mounting
bracket

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● If the cable has been cut to a shorter length, install the connector as follows:
FT-H40K
1 Cut the cable to an appropriate
approx. approx.
26
ø11
26
ø7.5
26
ø6
26
ø4
26
ø11.5
laser pointer distance (typical example)
view width (mm)

length and strip away about 16 mm 16 mm 16 mm

of the covering from the cut end.

connector connector
It is not necessary to remove
cover body
Point the covering from the core
wires.
0 100 150 200 300 detection distance (mm)
connector
2 Insert the cables according to the lock

colors of the stickers on top of the

connector body.
3 Press together the connector body press down
and cover with the cables
inserted.(Use a pair of pliers or FT-H50K
26 26 26 26 26 26 laser pointer distance (typical example)
orange ø11 ø18 ø25 ø30 ø45 ø75 view width (mm)
similar tool to press them together.) brown
blue
* Never re-use a sensor head connector that gray
has already been press fitted once.
When reinstalling the connector, use OP-42367 (two head connectors included).

Measurement View and Sight 0 500 1000 1500 2000 3000 detection distance (mm)

To help fix the sight when measuring, the sensor is equipped with laser point-
ers.
• Fix the sight so that the area you want to detect the temperature of falls in
between the two laser pointers.
• When high accuracy is necessary, use a view width that is 1.5 or more
times smaller than the measurement target.
Switching Displays and Basic Settings
FT-H10 laser pointer distance
21 10.5 0 10.5 (typical example)
ø11 ø6.3 ø1.5 ø8 view width (mm)

■ Identifying Names of Parts of the Amplifier

laser pointer

laser pointer
measurement
area

power cable digital manual sensor head

connector output indicator monitor button connector

target
FT Series C

0 17.5 35 52.5 detection distance (mm)

SELECT BANK

view width TIM

pointer distance
set mode
button button
bank selection
preset value indicator timing
indicator indicator
FT-H20
24.5 13 8 17 laser pointer distance (typical example)
ø11 ø8.5 ø6 ø14.5 view width (mm)

Switching Displays

Temperature Mode Infrared Radiation (IR) Mode

0 60
• When IR mode is set, " A Temperature / Emissivity"
A Temperature / Emissivity
120 180 detection distance (mm) will be skipped.
C
FT Series
• ”_” (underline) will be displayed for the digit without
a numeric value.
SELECT BANK

TIM

B Infrared Radiation / Preset Value

FT Series C
press
SELECT BANK
FT-H30 laser pointer distance
TIM
25.5 17 22 35.5 (typical example)
ø11 ø15 ø18 ø33 view width (mm) B Temperature / Preset Value
FT Series C

press
SELECT BANK

TIM

C Hold Display
FT Series C

press
press SELECT BANK
press
0 200 400 600 detection distance (mm)
TIM

C Hold Display
FT Series C

press
SELECT BANK

TIM

D Laser Light Setting

For the FT-H20/30 laser pointers, as the lasers travel farther from the source, C

they will appear to rotate clockwise, as shown in the above diagrams. press
SELECT BANK

TIM

FT-H50 D Laser Light Setting

26 26 26 26 26 26 laser pointer distance (typical example)
ø11 ø18 ø25 ø30 ø45 ø75 view width (mm) FT Series C

SELECT BANK

TIM

See “Detection Mode” on p.6 for “Temperature Mode” and “Infrared Radiation
(IR) Mode”.
0 500 1000 1500 2000 3000 detection distance (mm)

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Basic Settings Automatically Setting the Preset Value
● Setting Emissivity (Temperature Mode only) The preset value can automatically be set. This is set from Temperature (Infra-
See option 5 on p. 5 for more about selecting Temperature Mode. red Radiation)/ Preset Value display screen (B).

A Specify the settings from the Temperature/Emissivity display screen. ■ Two-Point Calibration
FT Series C

SELECT BANK

TIM
1 Press once without a target.
“SEt” will begin flashing in the preset
value display.
1 Press to start setting the emissivity.
C
FT Series

2 Press to choose whether to set temperature or emissivity, and press

SELECT BANK

to adjust the value. TIM

“Set by temperature” “Set by emissivity”

FT Series C FT Series C 2 Press again with a target.

FT Series C
SELECT BANK SELECT BANK

TIM press TIM

SELECT BANK

TIM

Upper display (red) blinks Lower display (green) blinks

●When emissivity is unknown 3 The preset value will be displayed.

The emissivity is automatically calculated by entering the temperature of the The preset value will be the median of
measuring target (the value measured by an instrument such as a contact the values measured when was
thermometer). pressed for the first time and when
was pressed for the second time.
Make sure to set the emissivity under the same setting condition and tem-
C
perature as those under which the FT Series is actually used. However, the FT Series

Point display will read "FFFF" when the gap between the target and the ambient
SELECT BANK
temperature is small. In this case, set the temperature with a warmer target TIM

or directly enter the emissivity.

Reference If the temperature cannot be measured with a contact thermome-

ter or other instruments, a simplified method is available to When there is not sufficient difference between the first and second mea-
measure the temperature. See “Introducing Options” in the lower Point sured values, “ ” will flash in the display, but the preset value will
right-hand section of this page for the detail. still be updated.

■ Fully-Automatic Calibration
3 After entering all the values, press to complete the setting.

C
When the values are set properly, the set values
FT Series
blink, and the screen returns to the
1 Let the target pass by while pressing
and holding .
Temperature/Emissivity display.
SELECT BANK

TIM
2 Check that is flashing in the
display, and releae .
● Setting the Preset Value Manually FT Series C
(Press and hold
B Change the settings from the Temperature (Infrared Radiation)/Preset Value display screen. SELECT BANK
for 3 or more
FT Series C TIM seconds and the
Press to change the preset value. display will flash.)
SELECT BANK

Select Preset Value 1 or Preset Value 2 with the

3
TIM

or buttons. The preset value will be displayed. The preset value will be the median of
The preset values can be set by bank. the maximum and minimum values measured while was held down.
FT Series C

● Switching between the Hold Displays

SELECT BANK

See option 9 on p. 5 for the Hold Display. TIM

C Switch between the Hold Display screens.

Peak/Bottom Display Peak Display
FT Series C press FT Series C Select preset value 1 or preset value 2 by pressing + or + .
Preset Value 1 is calibrated when Preset Value 1 is selected, and Preset
SELECT BANK

TIM
SELECT BANK

TIM
Value 2 when Preset Value 2 is selected.
press
When Auto Hold is selected,
the lower display reads " ". ■ Introducing Options
press press
Alternates between displays If the emissivity and temperature of the measurement target are unknown, use the
FT Series C
optional blackbody tape or blackbody spray to take simplified measurements.
Bottom Display
press C
Option Blackbody Tape Blackbody Spray
SELECT BANK FT Series

TIM Model OP-91147 OP-96929

SELECT BANK
Emissivity 0.95 0.94
TIM
red digital display: peak value press Upper Temperature Limit 180 °C 550 °C
green digital display: bottom value
Use the blackbody spray when a higher upper temperature limit is required.
Pressing + for 3 seconds or more resets the hold values.
1 Stick the blackbody tape to the measurement target, heat it to a suitable
● Setting the Laser Light temperature (20° C or more above room temperature), and maintain that
temperature as best as possible.
D Specify the settings from the Laser Light Setting display screen.
FT Series C
Select to end/continue from the menu. 2 Set the emissivity to 0.95 (emissivity of blackbody tape). See “Setting
Press to select the option.
Emissivity” for how to set this value.
SELECT BANK

TIM
•
•
The laser emits.
The laser emissions stop.
3 Measure the temperature of the portion of the target covered in blackbody
tape and take note of the measured value.
• The laser emits only when it receives a timing signal.
(Can be selected when is set for option 7 on p. 5) 4 Measure the temperature of the target on an area that is close to the area
measured in 3, but not covered in blackbody tape.
Laser ON/OFF does not affect detection.Use it as a rough indication of the
measurement view. 5 Choose "Set by temperature" and enter the temperature measured in 3 to
set the emissivity.

6 The emissivity of the measurement target is set.

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 Setting Each Mode

FT Series C
7 Switch input 2 (purple line) p.6
C
SELECT BANK
FT Series
Press to select the option.
TIM
• Not used
SELECT BANK

TIM
• Bank input
• Timing input
Press and hold for 3 or more seconds * When IR mode is selected, bank input cannot be chosen.

1 Switch operation mode p.6

press
FT Series C
Press to select the option.
SELECT BANK
• Upper limit detection mode
TIM • Lower limit detection mode 8 Hysteresis setting
• Upper/lower limit detection mode FT Series C
Press to select the option.
press • Standard
SELECT BANK

Skipped during IR mode TIM

• Hysteresis is 80% of the standard width.
• Hysteresis width can be set freely.
2 Switch display units
FT Series C When
Press to select the option. press
using the
H50/ • Displays temperature in 1ºC units
SELECT BANK

TIM
H40K/ • Displays temperature in 0.1ºC units
H50K
When USEr
is selected Hysteresis width setting
press
Press to select the option.

C
"Temperature Mode"
3 Switch response time
FT Series
0 to 520 (H10/H20/H30/H50)
C
FT Series
Press to select the option. SELECT BANK 0 to 1400 (H40K/H50K)
• High speed TIM * The setting unit is the one selected at
SELECT BANK option 2.
TIM • 0.03 sec "Infrared Radiation Mode"
• 0.1 sec 0 to 9999
press
• 0.2 sec 0 to 2500 (H50 only)
• 0.5 sec
• 1 sec
press • 5 sec
9 Select hold value display p.7
FT Series C
Press to select the option.
• Peak/bottom
4 Switch output mode SELECT BANK

TIM
• Automatic peak/bottom hold
FT Series C
Press to select the option.
Output 1 Output 2
SELECT BANK

• N.O. N.O.
TIM
press
• N.C. N.O.
• N.O. N.C.
• N.C. N.C.
press 10 Select power save mode p.7
FT Series C
Press to select the option.
• Normal operation
SELECT BANK

C TIM
• Operate in power save mode
FT Series
Select to end/continue the menu
Press to select the option.
SELECT BANK

TIM • Ends the menu

• Continue to set each type of mode press

When FULL is selected

FT Series C
press
Basic menu
SELECT BANK
display ends TIM

5 Switch detection mode p.6

FT Series C
Press to select the option.
• Temperature mode: To escape from mode setup midway, press and hold for three or more
SELECT BANK

TIM Displays the temperature. (Standard) seconds.

• Infrared radiation (IR) mode:
Displays the amount of infrared radiation. Default Mode Settings (Initialization)
press
■ Initial Value
6 Switch input/output 1 (pink line) p.6
C
FT Series
Press to select the option. Item Initial setting Display on amplifier
• Not used
SELECT BANK
1. Operation Mode F-1
TIM • Bank input
• Analog output (4mA to 20mA) 2. Display Units 1 °C 
* When IR mode is selected, bank input cannot be chosen.
When analog output is chosen while IR mode is selected,
press the output will change from 4mA to 20mA depending on 3. Response Time 0.1 sec 
the IR value 0 to 9999 (0 to 2500 for FT-H50).
4. Output Mode Output 1 and 2 both N.O. PQPQ
When AnLG 5. Detection mode Temperature mode 5VF
is selected
6. Input/Output 1 (pink) OFF QHH
Skipped during IR mode
FT Series C
Analog output lower limit setting
7. Input 2 (purple) OFF QHH
SELECT BANK Press to select the option. 8. Hysteresis Standard #
TIM Setting range
-50 to 520 (H10/H20/H30/H50) 9. Hold Peak/Bottom MQNF
-50 to 1400 (H40K/H50K)
* The setting unit is the one selected at option 2. 10. Power Save Mode OFF QHH
press
■ Initializing
Skipped during IR mode

FT Series C
Analog output upper limit setting 1 While holding down , press five times until FT Series C

Press to select the option. “rSEt/no” appear in the displays. SELECT BANK

TIM
SELECT BANK
Setting range
TIM
-50 to 520 (H10/H20/H30/H50)

press
-50 to 1400 (H40K/H50K)
* The setting unit is the one selected at option 2. 2 Press or to select “YES”. FT Series C

SELECT BANK

3 Press to return to the initial settings.

TIM

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 ■ Selecting the Bank
Settings for Each Mode
Selecting with Operation Keys
If key lock is on, cancel the key lock (p. 7) and follow the steps below.
Operation Mode
1 Switch to Temperature/Emissivity display, as shown in “Switching
■ Upper Limit Detection Mode Displays” (p. 3).
(F-1) P1
Hys 2 While holding down , press or .
This mode detects when the tempera-
P2 Hys C
ture rises above a fixed value. FT Series

• Two points can be set for the upper SELECT BANK

limit. TIM

Output 1 OFF ON OFF

Output 2 OFF ON OFF Switch between the banks in the following manner depending on the input/out-
put 1/2 settings.
Output 1 Turns ON when the temperature (or amount of infrared radiation) rises
above preset value 1 (P1). • Bank input is selected only for input /output 1 (option 6 on p.5)
Turns OFF again when the value falls below the range of hysteresis Bank 0 Bank 1
from preset value 1.
Output 2 Turns ON when the temperature (or amount of infrared radiation) rises • Bank input is selected only for input /output 2 (option 7 on p.5)
above preset value 2 (P2).
Turns OFF again when the value falls below the range of hysteresis Bank 0 Bank 2
from preset value 2.
• Bank input is selected for both input /output 1/2 (option 6, 7 on p.5)
Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3
■ Lower Limit Detection Mode
Hys
(F-2) P2 Selecting from External Inputs
This mode detects when the tempera-
P1
Hys 1 Turn on key lock (p. 7).
ture falls below a fixed value.
• Two points can be set for the lower 2 Short-circuit the pink (or purple) line for 20 ms or longer in the following manner.
limit. FT-50A/55A FT-50AP/55AP
Output 1 OFF ON OFF brown brown
Output 2 OFF ON OFF +V +V

Output 1 Turns ON when the temperature (or amount of infrared radiation) falls pink
blue (purple)
below preset value 1 (P1). 0V
Turns OFF again when the value rises above the range of hysteresis pink
from preset value 1. (purple) blue
0V
Output 2 Turns ON when the temperature (or amount of infrared radiation) falls
below preset value 2 (P2).
Turns OFF again when the value rises above the range of hysteresis Bank No. Pink Line Purple Line
from preset value 2.
0

1
■ Upper/Lower Limit Detec-
P1 2
tion Mode (F-3) Hys
This mode detects when the tempera- 3
ture falls outside of a fixed range. Hys
P2
• One point each can be set for the It will take 20 ms to reflect the bank selection.Until the selection is reflected,
upper and lower limits. the sensor retains the same condition as before the bank change.
Output 1 OFF ON OFF
After selecting the bank, the display and output assessment will contain the
Output 2 ON ON
OFF following time lag.
Output 1 Turns ON when the temperature (or amount of infrared radiation) rises - Display (digital numbers) : about 0.1 sec
above preset value 1 (P1). - Output Assessment : 20 ms plus response time
Turns OFF again when the value falls below the range of hysteresis
from preset value 1.
[Ex.] When output is OFF before bank change and ON after bank change
Output 2 Turns ON when the temperature (or amount of infrared radiation) falls
below preset value 2 (P2).
Turns OFF again when the value rises above the range of hysteresis
from preset value 2. bank input

OFF ON
control output
Detection Mode 20ms + response time

■ Temperature Mode
This mode uses the set emissivity to convert the amount of received infrared Analog Output
radiation into temperature, and displays this number in degrees. See “Setting
Emissivity” on p. 4 for more about setting the emissivity.
■ Temperature Mode
The output changes from 4mA to 20mA depending on the lower limit (A-Lo)
■ Infrared Radiation (IR) Mode and the upper limit (A-Hi).
• See option 5 on p.5 for the setting of A-Lo and A-Hi.
This mode displays the amount of received infrared radiation in the range of 0
to 9999 (0 to 2500 for the FT-H50).
For 0 °C (A-Lo) and 500 °C (A-Hi) For 200 °C (A-Lo) and 400 °C (A-Hi)
Analog output Analog output
Bank Function (Temperature Mode) (mA) (mA)

When measuring in Temperature Mode (option 5 on 20 20

p. 5), BANK1 and BANK2 can be combined to hold up FT Series C

to eight preset values and up to four emissivities, as SELECT BANK

shown below. TIM

When using the bank function, switching input/output 4 4

(options 6 and 7 on p. 5) can be set to bank input. Bank Indicator
0 500 (ºC) 0 200 400 500 (ºC)

Bank Indicator (A-Lo) (A-Hi) (A-Lo) (A-Hi)

Bank No.
BANK1 BANK2
0 Off Off
■ Infrared Radiation (IR) Mode
The output changes from 4mA to 20mA depending on the IR value 0 to 9999
1 On Off
(0 to 2500 for the FT-H50).
2 Off On The lower limit (0) and upper limit (9999/2500) cannot be changed.
3 On On

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Timing Input Upper Limit Range Error • Return the sensor
FT Series C Reading exceeds the within the rated
This option can be used when you want to assess the control output or display
upper limit of the detection temperature range.
the temperature for only a limited period of time. SELECT BANK
range. • Set the emissivity to
To use timing input, set “Switch input (purple line)” (option 7 on p. 5) to timing
TIM

an appropriate value.
input. Lower Limit Range Error • Return the sensor
• The temperature (infrared radiation) display and output is assessed only FT Series C Reading exceeds the within the rated
when the sensor receives the timing signal. lower limit of the detection temperature range.
When the timing signal is not received, the temperature (infrared radiation) SELECT BANK

TIM
range. • Set the emissivity to
display lights one segment at a time in order. (When analog output is being an appropriate value.
used, the analog output operates normally no matter what timing input is
used.)
The temparature (infrared radiation) display normally flashes one segment
at a time in order. Input/Output Circuit Schematic
• After receiving the input signal, the display and output assessment will ■ FT-50A/55A
contain the following time lag.
– Display (digital numbers) : about 0.1 sec Input/output circuit schimatic
– Output Assessment : 2 ms plus response time Brown
12 to 24V DC
Black

Overcurrent protection circuit

(Control output 1)

Main circuit
Hold Display White
Load 5 to 40V DC
(Control output 2)
Load 5 to 40V DC
■ Peak/Bottom Hold
Blue
0V
The peak/bottom hold values will be displayed after turning the power ON or Analog output/Bank input1/
after the hold values are reset (see p. 4 C). Input/output circuit1
Pink selectable
Timing input/Bank input2/
Purple selectable
■ Auto Peak/Bottom Hold Input circuit 2

The peak value updates when the temperature rises above the P1 preset External input circuit
value. Likewise, the bottom value updates when the temperature drops below Analog output circuit (Bank input 1 & 2, Timing input)
the P1 preset value. Pink Analog
5V
output

Main circuit
[Ex.] Peak Hold Value Update [Ex.] Bottom Hold Value Update (4 to 20 mA)

Main circuit
Pink/
peak hold Blue Purple
0V
temperature display value temperature

Blue
preset value preset value

(shorting current 1 mA max.)

■ FT-50AP/55AP
bottom hold
display value
Input/output circuit schematic
Peak Hold updates when the temperature Bottom Hold updates when the temperature Brown
climbs above the reset value and holds until falls below the reset value and holds until 12 to 24V DC
Black
Overcurrent protection circuit

the next time the temperature peaks. the next time the temperature falls.
(Control output 1)
Main circuit

White
(Control output 2)
Power Save Mode Load
Load
When Power Save Mode is turned ON (option 10 on p. 5), the power save dis- Blue
0V
play will turn on after three minutes of inactivity. Pink Bank input 1/analog output:
Input/output circuit1
• When the power save display is on, only one segment C FT Series
Selectable
will blink in the preset value display. Input circuit 2
Purple Bank input 2/timing input:
Selectable
The output indicator, bank indicator, and timing indi- SELECT BANK

TIM

cator operate as normal.

External input circuit
• When the power save display is on, pressing any button will return to nor-
Analog output circuit (Bank input 1 & 2, Timing input)
mal display. Analog 12 to 24V DC
Pink Brown
output
Main circuit

(4 to 20 mA)
Main circuit

Key Lock Function Blue

0V Pink/
This function prevents the operation keys from changing the settings. They can Purple
still be used to switch displays.
To activate key lock, press and hold + (or + ) for about three sec-
onds in Display Mode.
• When “Loc” flashes in the measurement display, key C FT Series

lock has been activated.

SELECT BANK

TIM
Emissivity
The following chart shows examples of emissivity.
To release key lock, press and hold + (or + ) for about three
seconds in key lock mode. Substance Emissivity Substance Emissivity
• When “unL” flashes in the preset value display, key FT Series C Asphalt 0.90 to 0.98 Leather 0.75 to 0.80
lock has been released. Concrete 0.94 Charcoal (powder) 0.96
SELECT BANK
Cement 0.96 Lacquer 0.80 to 0.95
TIM

Sand 0.90 Lacquer Matte Black 0.97

Soil 0.92 to 0.96 Rubber (black) 0.94
Error Display Water 0.92 to 0.96 Plastic 0.85 to 0.95
Ice 0.96 to 0.98 Wood 0.90
Error Display Cause Response Snow 0.83 Paper 0.70 to 0.94
Error Head Glass 0.90 to 0.95 Aluminum Oxide 0.20 to 0.30
• The sensor head is not
FT Series C Repair the broken Ceramic 0.90 to 0.94 Chromium Oxide 0.81
connected.
connection to the sensor Marble 0.94 Copper Oxide 0.78
SELECT BANK • The connection to the
head. Fluorite 0.30 to 0.40 Iron Oxide 0.78 to 0.82
TIM
sensor head is broken.
Gypsum 0.80 to 0.90 Nickel Oxide 0.90
Amplifier EEPROM Error Plaster 0.89 to 0.91 Zinc Oxide 0.11 to 0.28
FT Series C • Reset the power. Red Brick 0.93 to 0.95 Pure Copper Oxide 0.56 to 0.64
An error occurs while
• Initialize the sensor, Irregular Bronze
SELECT BANK
reading internal data. Fiber 0.90 0.55
TIM
referring to p. 7. Surface
Cloth (black) 0.98 Stainless Steel 0.45
Overcurrent Error Skin (human) 0.98 Rusted Steel 0.69
FT Series C Check the load and
Overcurrent is flowing into The examples in this chart are a reference.Emissivity is different according to
return it within the rated
the control output.
SELECT BANK

TIM
range. substance. It can also differ according to the surface condition (bumps and
irregularities) or thickness of the same substance.

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 Specifications

■ Sensor Head
Low / Medium Temperature High Temperature
Type
Small Spot Mid Range Long Range Ultralong Range Mid Range Ultralong Range
Model FT-H10 FT-H20 FT-H30 FT-H50 FT-H40K FT-H50K
Rated temperature range *1 0 to 500°C 0 to 1350°C
Display temperature range -50 to 520°C -50 to 1400°C
Detection distance No limits*2
17.5 / φ 6.3 mm 60 / φ 8.5 mm 200 / φ 15 mm 500 / φ 18 mm 100 / φ 7.5 mm 500 / φ 18 mm
view width/Measuring distance (typical examples) 35 / φ 1.5 mm 120 / φ 6 mm 400 / φ 18 mm 1500 / φ 30 mm 200 / φ 4 mm 1500 / φ 30 mm
52.5 / φ 8 mm 180 / φ 14.5 mm 600 / φ 33 mm 3000 / φ 75 mm 300 / φ 11.5 mm 3000 / φ 75 mm
Sight*3 Two visible light lasers
Detection components Thermopile
Detection wavelength 8 to 14 μm
Reproducibility ±0.5°C ±3°C
Emissivity (ε) correction 0.10 to 1.99 (0.01 steps)
Operating ambient
-10 to +55°C (no freezing)
temperature
Environmental Operating ambient
35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
resistance humidity
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude, 2 hours in each XYZ axis
Shock resistance 500 m/s2, 10 times in each direction of each axis XYZ, total 60 times
Case: glass-reinforced polyetherimide
Infrared radiation collector lens: germanium
Material Laser emission areas: polyarylate
Lens tube*4: aluminum, Cable: vinyl chloride
Mounting bracket: SUS304
Weight Approx. 120 g Approx. 150 g
* 1: The specifications are guaranteed within the rated temperature range.
* 2: Use a distance where the detection target is at least 1.5 times as large as the view width.
* 3: Semiconductor laser, Wavelength 655nm, Class 1 Laser Product (IEC60825-1, FDA (CDRH) Part 1040.10)
The laser classification for FDA(CDRH) is implemented based on IEC60825-1 in accordance with the requirements of Laser Notice No.50.
* 4: The FT-H10/H20/H30 does not have the lens tube.

■ Amplifier
Type DIN rail mounted type Panel mounted type
NPN output FT-50A FT-55A
Model
PNP output FT-50AP FT-55AP
Power voltage*1 12 to 24 VDC*3, Ripple (P-P): 10% max, Class2 or LPS
Normal mode 1400 mW (12 V), 1600 mW (24 V)
Current consumption
Power Save Mode 1150 mW (12 V), 1350 mW (24 V)
4 + half digit 7-segment LED
Display method
Red and green dual display (Uppercase letter height: Upper display: 8 mm (red), Lower display: 5.7 mm (green))
Operation indicators Red LED x 3 (corresponding to Control Output 1, Control Output 2, and Timing Input)
Display resolution (when using H10/H20/H30) 0.1 or 1°C, (when using H50 / H40 / H50K) 1°C
Hysteresis (hys) Variable
Responsiveness Select HSP, 30 ms, 100 ms, 200 ms, 500 ms, 1000 ms, 5000 ms (HSP: representative example is 10 ms, 15 ms max.)
Switch bank Switch between timing input line and analog output line to set bank input / up to 4 banks can be set
Bank specifications Emissivity (temperature mode only) and preset value x 2 can be set for each bank
Timing input Input time: 2 ms or more
External input
Bank input Input time: 20 ms or more
NPN (PNP) open collector x 2 ch
Control output
(N.O./N.C. selectable), 40VDC (30VDC) or less,Max 100 mA (50mA), Residual voltage: 1 V or less
4 to 20mA, maximum load resistance 260Ω
Analog output
(Upper/lower limit range for analog output can be set optionally)
Operating ambient
-10 to +50 °C (no freezing)
temperature*2
Environmental
resistance Operating ambient 35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
humidity
Vibration resistance 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude, 2 hours in each XYZ axis
Main unit and cover: polycarbonate
Main unit Keycaps: polyester elastomer
Material Cable: vinyl chloride
Mounting bracket Mounting bracket: SPCC Mounting bracket: polyacetal
Front protection cover: polycarbonate
Weight Approx. 85 g
* 1: Use with the over current protection device which is rated 24V or more and not more than 1A.
* 2: When using analog output: -10 to +45°C.
* 3: When using this product as an UL recognized product, use the power supply with Class 2 output defined in NFPA70 (NEC: National Electrical Code).

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