{"product_id":"fu-77g-keyence-thrubeam-fiber-optic-sensor-threaded-m4-optical-unit","title":"FU-77G Keyence Thrubeam Fiber Optic Sensor Threaded M4 Optical Unit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomation technicians often struggle with optical misalignment or fiber breakage when routing sensing lines through tight machine frames. Drawing from our hands-on integration experience within high-speed assembly lines, the \u003cstrong\u003eKeyence\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFU-77G\u003c\/strong\u003e thrubeam fiber unit offers exceptional durability with its stainless steel protective armor and compact M4 threaded housing. Its precision 1.13 mm optical axis diameter enables reliable detection of micro-components where standard photoelectric sensors fail due to spatial constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Architecture \u0026amp; Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThrubeam optical configuration ensuring high excess gain across narrow detection zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact M4 threaded metal head designed for secure panel or bracket fastening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRigid 1-meter fixed-length optical fiber with a strict non-cut architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlexible stainless steel protective sheathing supporting tight routing down to an R10 mm minimum bend radius.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Performance Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eTechnical Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eSpecification Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeyence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFU-77G\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFU\u003c\/strong\u003e Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eThrubeam Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOptical Axis Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eø1.13 mm (0.04 in) standard target resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eHousing Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eM4 threaded barrel profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCable \/ Unit Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e1 m (3.28 ft), non-cut design\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOptical Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eThreaded cylindrical head\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMinimum Bend Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eR10 mm (0.39 in) with stainless steel armor\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +50°C (-40°F to 122°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 39 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and Mechanical Alignment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMount the M4 threaded sensor heads securely into pre-tapped brackets, ensuring optical faces directly oppose each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoute the 1-meter fiber line carefully, respecting the R10 mm bend radius limit to prevent internal core fracture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid applying excessive axial tension to the non-cut fiber cable during zip-tie fastening along moving cable tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePair with a compatible Keyence digital fiber amplifier and perform a full auto-calibration routine post-installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOperational Diagnostics \u0026amp; 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