{"product_id":"new-1pc-kfps-optical-switch-xe-sp50ne1-r-xe-sp50-t-1","title":"KFPS Industrial-Grade Fiber Optic Switch XE-SP50NE1-R + XE-SP50-T Combo Kit – High-Speed Network Connectivity Solution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"koeed-container\" style=\"width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #16c8c8; border-bottom: 2px solid #16c8c8; padding-bottom: 5px; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eEngineer's Quick Brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNomenclature Clarification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The KFPS XE-SP50 series is an industrial \u003cstrong\u003ePhotoelectric Switch (Sensor)\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a network\/IT ethernet switch. It operates purely at the PLC I\/O level for physical object detection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrough-Beam Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e This combo kit pairs the \u003cstrong\u003eXE-SP50-T (Emitter\/Transmitter)\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eXE-SP50NE1-R (Receiver)\u003c\/strong\u003e for highly reliable, long-range beam interruption sensing immune to target color or surface finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPN Sink Logic:\u003c\/strong\u003e The receiver features a standard \u003cstrong\u003eNPN Open Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e output, designed for seamless integration with Asian-market PLCs and standard sinking logic controllers used in factory automation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #16c8c8; border-bottom: 2px solid #16c8c8; padding-bottom: 5px; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    Manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eKai Fang Photoelectric (KFPS)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eXE-SP50NE1-R \/ XE-SP50-T\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, industrial-grade \u003cstrong\u003eThrough-Beam Photoelectric Sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e from their Miniature Series. Deployed widely in machine tools, packaging lines, and automated material handling systems, this sensor utilizes a focused infrared optical beam to detect target presence with sub-millisecond precision. By separating the transmitter (T) and receiver (R) units, it achieves a superior optical margin compared to diffuse sensors, making it highly resistant to industrial dust, oil mist, and varying ambient lighting conditions. Its rugged epoxy-potted housing ensures strict \u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e protection for harsh shop-floor environments.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #16c8c8; border-bottom: 2px solid #16c8c8; padding-bottom: 5px; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 600px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #16c8c8; color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eParameter Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eSpecification Metric\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eStandard Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSensing Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eOptical Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough-Beam (Separate Type)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eOperating Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12 to 24 VDC\u003c\/strong\u003e (±10% Ripple P-P 10% Max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eControl Logic (XE-SP50NE1-R)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPN Open Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e (Max load current: 100mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLight Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eEmitter Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eInfrared LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eOperational Delay\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\u0026lt; 1 ms (Maximum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtection Circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eElectrical Safeguards\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eReverse polarity protection, Output short-circuit protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEnvironmental Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eIngress Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP67\u003c\/strong\u003e (IEC standard - Dust tight \u0026amp; immersion tolerant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConnection Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eWiring Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003ePre-wired cable (Typically 2M standard length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #16c8c8; border-bottom: 2px solid #16c8c8; padding-bottom: 5px; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eIndustrial Application Matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 600px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa; border-bottom: 2px solid #16c8c8; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; color: #16c8c8;\"\u003eTarget Industry\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; color: #16c8c8;\"\u003eSpecific Use Case\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; color: #16c8c8;\"\u003eOperational Value Add\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAutomated Packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eConveyor Belt Part Counting \u0026amp; Sorting\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eThrough-beam optics ignore dark or reflective packaging materials, ensuring 100% accurate PLC pulse counting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCNC \u0026amp; Machine Tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eWorkpiece Alignment \u0026amp; Limit Overrun Safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eIP67 sealed resin construction prevents failure from splashing cutting fluids and metallic dust interference.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eAGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) Obstacle Detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eNPN output allows direct interfacing with solid-state logic boards for instant brake triggering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #16c8c8; border-bottom: 2px solid #16c8c8; padding-bottom: 5px; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eTroubleshooting \u0026amp; Wiring FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 5px; color: #333333;\"\u003eQ: How do I correctly wire the NPN output of the XE-SP50NE1-R to my PLC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555555;\"\u003e\n      A: Follow standard Asian\/Japanese NPN industrial wiring protocols: Connect the \u003cstrong\u003eBrown wire\u003c\/strong\u003e to +24VDC, the \u003cstrong\u003eBlue wire\u003c\/strong\u003e to 0V (GND), and the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack wire\u003c\/strong\u003e (Signal) to the PLC input terminal. Because it is an NPN Open Collector, the black wire will pull down to 0V (sink current) when the optical beam is broken. Ensure your PLC input card is configured for Sinking inputs (common wire on the PLC card tied to +24V).\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 5px; color: #333333;\"\u003eQ: The transmitter is powered on, but the receiver's indicator LED is flickering and the signal drops. What is the cause?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555555;\"\u003e\n      A: A flickering stability or operation LED generally indicates marginal optical alignment. The infrared beam from the XE-SP50-T is slightly off-axis from the XE-SP50NE1-R lens. Loosen the mounting brackets and adjust the pitch and yaw of both units until the receiver's indicator LED holds a solid, non-flickering state. Alternatively, check the lenses for heavy industrial particulate buildup.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 5px; color: #333333;\"\u003eQ: Can I mount two pairs of XE-SP50 sensors right next to each other on a conveyor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555555;\"\u003e\n      A: Mounting parallel through-beam sensors too closely can cause \"optical crosstalk,\" where Receiver A accidentally picks up the beam from Transmitter B. To prevent this, physically stagger the units, or alternate their arrangement (mount Transmitter A and Receiver B on one side, and Receiver A and Transmitter B on the opposite side).\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #16c8c8; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eCross-Reference \u0026amp; Selection Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    In the event of supply chain shortages, the \u003cstrong\u003eKFPS XE-SP50NE1-R \/ XE-SP50-T\u003c\/strong\u003e combo kit can often be functionally replaced by the following industry-standard miniature through-beam sensors (ensure you match the NPN output and form factor brackets):\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 600px; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa; border-bottom: 2px solid #16c8c8; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eCompetitor Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eCompatibility Index\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eFAE Integration Note\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOMRON E3Z-T61\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; color: #28a745; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDirect Functional Equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eIndustry standard NPN through-beam. Extremely similar optical characteristics and 12-24VDC wiring logic. May require slight mounting pitch adjustments.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePanasonic \/ SUNX CX-411\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; color: #28a745; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDirect Functional Equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eCompact through-beam NPN. Offers excellent noise immunity and identical 3-wire installation architecture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKEYENCE PZ-G51N\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee; color: #ffc107; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePremium Alternative\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003eHigher cost but offers robust high-power modes. Wiring logic is identical (NPN), though the physical footprint is slightly different.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/koeed.com\/products\/kfps-xe-sp50ne1-r-xe-sp50-t#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How do I correctly wire the NPN output of the XE-SP50NE1-R to my PLC?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"Follow standard Asian\/Japanese NPN industrial wiring protocols: Connect the Brown wire to +24VDC, the Blue wire to 0V (GND), and the Black wire (Signal) to the PLC input terminal. 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