KEYENCE FS-N15CP User Manual
Fs-n15cn/fs-n15cp, Fs-n10 series water-proof type, Precautions for use

FS-N10 Series Water-proof Type
FS-N15CN/FS-N15CP
Precautions for Use
The Water resistant type FS-N15C
and the FS-N11C
(FS-N10 Series standard 1 output
M8 connector main unit) differ in the following aspects.
• Protective structure IP66 (IP65 when the Small-diameter fiber unit is used)
• There is no expansion connection, expansion unit connection and interference
prevention function is not supported
• Interference prevention (
), common key operation function (
) is not operational
• External appearance/dimensions and weight
• Main unit/ cover material
• There are two types of adapter for connecting a Fiber Unit (thin fiber unit) with a fiber
cable with a diameter of ø1 or ø1.3, one of each type is included.
When installing the Small-diameter fiber unit, always use the water-resistant adapter
included with the FS-N15C
.
If the standard adapter included with the Fiber unit instead of the water-proof adapter
included with the FS-N15C
is used, the protective structure IP65 cannot be met.
* For selection of a fiber unit
• The use of a fiber unit which specifies its IP is recommended.
• In the case of a fiber unit covered with fluorine resin, please make sure that water
does not come into the gap between fibers (black) and the fluorine resin.
*1 Use a cable of 30 m or less.
*2 When the Power Mode is set to HIGH SPEED, power consumption of 100 mW (4.0 mA) will be added.
*3 About the protective structure when a small-diameter fiber unit (the diameter of the cable is ø1.3 or ø1.0) is used.
IP66/IP65 cannot be satisfied when the type whose diameter is ø1.3 and terminal can be separated (FU-4F/ 66/91/
93/43/63/63T etc.) is used.
When any small-diameter fiber units except for the above are used, IP65 is applied.
*4 In any of the following cases, the protective structure IP66/IP65 cannot be satisfied.
• When the Fiber Unit and KEYENCE’s M8 connector cable are not connected (Recommended conditions to tighten
up the M8 connector: Tighten it by hand first. Then retighten it as much as 1/16-1/8 of a rotation with pliers.)
• When the dust cover of the Sensor Amplifier is open
• When there is debris in the dust cover
• When the waterproof adapter A/B are not used at the time of installation of a small-diameter fiber unit.
For precautions concerning safe use, as well as regulations and standards, refer
to the “FS-N10 Series Instruction Manual”.
Difference with the Standard Type
Installing the Fiber Unit
Cable Diameter
Adapter
Shape
ø1.3
Water-proof Adapter A
(OP-87379)
ø1.0
Water-proof Adapter B
(OP-87380)
Tip: Black
Tip: Gray
Specifications
Type
1 output type
Cable/M8 connector
M8 connector
*1
Model
NPN
FS-N15CN
PNP
FS-N15CP
Control output
1 output
External input
1 input
Light source LED
Red 4-element LED (wavelength 630 nm)
Response time
50 μs (HIGH SPEED)/250 μs(FINE)/500 μs(TURBO)/ 1 ms (SUPER)
/4 ms (ULTRA)/16 ms (MEGA)
Output toggle
Light-ON/Dark-ON toggle
Timer function
Timer OFF/OFF delay/ON delay/One-shot
Control
output
NPN output
NPN open collector 24 V or less; maximum 100 mA or less,
residual voltage 1 V or less
PNP output
PNP open collector 24 V or less; maximum 100 mA or less,
residual voltage 1 V or less
External input
Input time 2 ms (ON)/20 ms (OFF) or more,
when selecting External calibration 25 ms (ON/OFF) or more
Expansion units/
Number of interference prevention units
0 units (expansion not possible)/0 units (connection not possible)
Protection circuit
Protection against reverse power connection, Output overcurrent, and Output surge
Rating
Power voltage
12 to 24 V DC ± 10% ripple (P-P) 10% or less
NPN
Normal: 900 mW or less (36 mA max. at 24 V, 48 mA max. at 12 V)
*2
Econ on (ALL): 800 mW or less (32 mA max. at 24 V, 39 mA max. at 12 V)
*2
Eco full: 470 mW or less (19 mA max. at 24 V, 23 mA max. at 12 V)
PNP
Normal: 950 mW or less (39 mA max. at 24 V, 52 mA max. at 12 V)
*2
Eco on (ALL): 850 mW or less (35 mA max. at 24 V, 44 mA max. at 12 V)
*2
Eco full: 520 mW or less (21 mA max. at 24 V, 26 mA max. at 12 V)
Environmental
resistance
Operating ambient
luminance
Incandescent lamp: 20,000 lx or less; sunlight: 30,000 or less
Operating ambient
temperature
-20°C to +55°C (no freezing)
Operating ambient
humidity
35 to 85%RH (no condensation)
Vibration resistance
10 to 55 Hz compound amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours for each of X, Y, Z axis
Shock resistance
500 m/s
2
, 3 times for each of X, Y, Z axis
Protective structure
IP66
*3
*4
Material
Case
Main unit: glass-reinforced PBT; Cover: Sulfonic resin
Adapter
Glass-reinforced PBT
Case Dimensions
H 31.0 mm × W 13.0 mm × L 94.0 mm
Weight
App. 30g
96M11796
1081-1