761 FIBER SENSORS Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES Related Information ■■General terms and conditions............ F-17 ■■Glossary of terms........................ P.1386~ Amplifier Built-in ■■Sensor selection guide.................. P.757~ ■■General precautions...................... P.1405 LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Conforming to EMC Directive MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS panasonic-electric-works.net/sunx SUNX website http://www.sunx.com MEASUREMENT SENSORS PNP output Oil resistant type available Different freq. type available STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC / TERMINALS HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS Industry No. 1* in stable sensing This sensor has the longest stable sensing range among the same level of rectangular inductive proximity sensors in the industry. It is easy to install the sensor. Maximum operation distance Type Stable sensing range MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS GX-F/H series UV CURING SYSTEMS Previous model Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated GX-F/H GXL GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX * Based on research conducted by Panasonic Electric Works SUNX as of August 2010 among equivalent rectangular inductive sensors. Can be installed with ample space Stable sensing range Maximum operation distance GX-F/H series Previous model GX-□6 1.6 mm 0.063 in 0 to 1.3 mm 0.051 in 0 to 1.2 mm 0.047 in GX-□8 2.5 mm 0.098 in 0 to 2.1 mm 0.083 in 0 to 1.8 mm 0.709 in GX-□12 4.0 mm 0.157 in 0 to 3.3 mm 0.130 in 0 to 3.0 mm 0.118 in GX-□15 5.0 mm 0.197 in 0 to 4.2 mm 0.165 in 0 to 4.0 mm 0.157 in 8.0 mm 0.315 in 0 to 6.7 mm 0.264 in 0 to 6.4 mm 0.252 in Long sensing range * With standard sensing object Variation at the maximum operation distance is within ±8 % Temperature characteristics vary within ±8 % Thorough adjustment and control of sensing sensitivity greatly reduces individual sensor differences and variations. The work of adjusting sensor positions when using multiple sensors and when sensors have been replaced is much easier. Components such as the sensor coil and core and product design have been totally revised to provide excellent temperature characteristics. Stable sensing can be obtained regardless of the time of day or the yearly season. Example: GX-□8 0.4 mm 0.016 in or less Standard sensing object 60% less 1.0 mm 0.039 in or less Operation distance variation: 0.4 mm 0.016 in or less* For the GX-□8 Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 8 % (2.3 to 2.7 mm 0.091 to 0.106 in) Operation distance variation: 1.0 mm 0.039 in or less Standard sensing object Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 20 % (2.0 to 3.0 mm 0.079 to 0.118 in) * Not including temperature characteristics. Image Previous model Rate of variation in sensing range [%] ENDOSCOPE 16.0 14.0 12.0 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 0.0 –2.0 GX-F/H series Previous models Sensing range within temperatures of –25 to +70 °C (–13 to +158 °F) are within ±8 % of the range at +23 °C (+73 °F) Previous models: within +15 –10 % ( 23 °C 73 °F –20 –10 –4 14 0 32 10 50 20 68 30 86 40 50 60 70 104 122 140 158 Ambient temperature [°C °F] * Typical ) Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES APPLICATIONS 762 FIBER SENSORS Muting control of light curtains Positioning processing equipment Positioning metal pallets LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE SENSOR OPTIONS 10 times the durability! (Compared to previous models) The new integrated construction method used provides shock resistance of 10,000 m/s2 (approx. 1,000 G in X, Y and Z directions for three times each), and vibration resistance clears durability tests of between 10 and 500 Hz (3 mm 0.118 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for 2 hours each). In addition, resistance to impulse noise is approx. three times greater than for previous models. Checking up / down operation of compact molding equipment Sensing presence of metallic objects on a part feeder SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES ENDOSCOPE LASER MARKERS Shock resistance: 1,000 G Highly resistant to water or oil! IP68g* protective construction The new integrated construction method used improves environmental resistance performance. The IP68g prevents damage to the sensor by stopping water and oil getting inside. Vibration resistance: 500 Hz PLC / TERMINALS FUNCTIONS HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Indicators are easy to see over a wide field of view ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS A prism with a wide field of view has been developed. This has greatly improved the visibility of the operation indicators. GX-H□ FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS * For details, refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS”. UV CURING SYSTEMS GX-F□ Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated GX-F/H MOUNTING GXL Tightening strength increased with no damage! (excluding GX-□6) Conductor thickness doubled to make wiring much easier! (GX-□6/□8 only) A metal sleeve has been inserted. It prevents the sensor from being damaged by tightening too much. The conductor’s thickness was doubled for the GX-□6/□8. This makes it easier to handle and perform crimping work on the cables. In addition, the tensile strength of the crimping area has become higher. GX-□8, GX-□12 GX-□15 Metal sleeve 0.08 mm2 Previous model 0.15 mm2 GX-□8 Metal sleeve Approx. 1.4 times greater than before M3 screw Tightening torque: 0.7 N ∙ m or less M3 screw Tightening torque: 1 N ∙ m or less Conductor thickness approx. 2 times greater GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 763 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor ORDER GUIDE FIBER SENSORS GX-6 type Type PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS PNP output SENSOR OPTIONS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES ENDOSCOPE LASER MARKERS Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No. (Note 2) Output GX-F6A Front sensing LIGHT CURTAINS NPN output AREA SENSORS Top sensing MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Front sensing PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Top sensing LASER SENSORS GX-F/H SERIES 6 0.236 6 0.236 GX-F6B GX-F6BI GX-H6A 6 0.236 6 0.236 25 0.984 Maximum operation distance 1.6 mm 0.063 in (0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in) 6 0.236 6 0.236 6 0.236 Normally closed NPN open-collector transistor Normally open GX-H6AI GX-H6B Normally closed GX-H6BI GX-F6A-P Normally open GX-F6AI-P 24.5 0.965 Stable sensing range GX-F6B-P GX-F6BI-P GX-H6A-P 6 0.236 Normally open GX-F6AI 24.5 0.965 Normally closed PNP open-collector transistor Normally open GX-H6AI-P GX-H6B-P 25 0.984 Output operation Normally closed GX-H6BI-P Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation. 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. PLC / TERMINALS UV CURING SYSTEMS Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in GX-F/H GXL GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX PNP output Amplifierseparated Top sensing MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS NPN output FA COMPONENTS Front sensing Type Front sensing ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS GX-8 type Top sensing HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No. (Note 2) Output GX-F8A 8 0.315 GX-F8B 23 0.906 GX-F8BI GX-H8A 8.2 0.323 8 0.315 25 0.984 Maximum operation distance 2.5 mm 0.098 in (0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in) 8 0.315 Normally open GX-H8AI GX-H8B Normally closed GX-H8BI GX-F8A-P 23 0.906 Stable sensing range Normally open GX-F8B-P GX-F8BI-P GX-H8A-P 8.2 0.323 Normally closed NPN open-collector transistor GX-F8AI-P 7.4 0.291 8 0.315 Normally open GX-F8AI 7.4 0.291 GX-H8AI-P 25 0.984 GX-H8B-P GX-H8BI-P Output operation Normally closed PNP open-collector transistor Normally open Normally closed Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation. 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES ORDER GUIDE FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS GX-12 type Front sensing Top sensing Front sensing PNP output Top sensing NPN output Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No. (Note 2) Output GX-F12A 12 0.472 GX-F12B 27.8 1.094 GX-F12BI GX-H12A 12 0.472 12 0.472 27.4 1.079 Maximum operation distance 4.0 mm 0.157 in (0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in) GX-H12AI GX-H12B GX-F12A-P 27.8 1.094 Stable sensing range GX-F12B-P GX-F12BI-P GX-H12A-P 12 0.472 PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS Normally closed SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS Front sensing NPN output Top sensing Front sensing PNP output MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES ENDOSCOPE LASER MARKERS PLC / TERMINALS GX-15 type Top sensing PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS Normally closed GX-H12BI-P INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS Normally open Normally open GX-H12B-P 27.4 1.079 AREA SENSORS Normally open PNP open-collector transistor GX-H12AI-P 12 0.472 MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS Normally closed GX-H12BI PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Normally closed NPN open-collector transistor GX-F12AI-P 7.1 0.280 12 0.472 Normally open GX-F12AI 7.1 0.280 Output operation Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation. 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. Type 764 Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No. (Note 2) HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Output GX-F15A 15 0.591 GX-F15B 31.5 1.240 GX-F15BI GX-H15A 16.5 0.650 15 0.591 29.5 1.161 Maximum operation distance 5.0 mm 0.197 in (0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in) 31.5 1.240 Stable sensing range Normally closed GX-H15BI 29.5 1.161 GX-F15B-P GX-H15B-P GX-H15BI-P MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in GX-F15A-P GX-H15AI-P 16.5 0.650 FA COMPONENTS Normally open GX-H15B GX-F15BI-P ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS UV CURING SYSTEMS NPN open-collector transistor GX-H15AI GX-H15A-P 15 0.591 Normally closed GX-F15AI-P 8 0.315 15 0.591 Normally open GX-F15AI 8 0.315 Output operation Normally open Amplifierseparated Normally closed GX-F/H PNP open-collector transistor GXL Normally open GL Normally closed GX Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation. 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N 765 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor ORDER GUIDE FIBER SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS NPN output AREA SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES ENDOSCOPE LASER MARKERS PLC / TERMINALS HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated PNP output SENSOR OPTIONS Front sensing Type Top sensing MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS GX-15 (Long sensing range) type Front sensing PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Top sensing LASER SENSORS Appearance (mm in) GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX Sensing range (Note 1) Model No. (Note 2) Output GX-FL15A GX-FL15B 31.5 1.240 15 0.591 GX-FL15BI GX-HL15A 16.5 0.650 15 0.591 Maximum operation distance 29.5 1.161 8.0 mm 0.315 in Normally closed NPN open-collector transistor Normally open GX-HL15AI GX-HL15B Normally closed GX-HL15BI GX-FL15A-P (0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in) Normally open GX-FL15AI-P 8 0.315 Stable sensing range 31.5 1.240 15 0.591 GX-FL15B-P GX-FL15BI-P GX-HL15A-P Normally closed PNP open-collector transistor Normally open GX-HL15AI-P 16.5 0.650 15 0.591 GX-HL15B-P 29.5 1.161 Output operation Normally open GX-FL15AI 8 0.315 Normally closed GX-HL15BI-P Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation. 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type, flexible cable type 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type (standard: 1 m 3.281 ft) and flexible cable (excluding 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type) are available. However, long sensing range type is not available. When ordering 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type, suffix “-C5” to the model No. When ordering flexible cable type, suffix “-R” to the model No. (e.g.) 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type of GX-F15AI-P is “GX-F15AI-P-C5”. Flexible cable type of GX-F15AI-P is “GX-F15AI-P-R”. OPTIONS Designation Sensor mounting bracket GX-F/H GXL GX-F/H SERIES Aluminum sheet Model No. Description MS-GX6-1 Mounting bracket for GX-6 type (recommended). Sensors can be mounted closely together for space-saving. MS-GL6-1 MS-GL6-2 Mounting brackets for GX-6 type Sensor mounting brackets for GL-6 can be used. Interchange is possible. MS-GXL8-4 Mounting bracket for GX-8 type MS-GXL15 Mounting bracket for GX-15 type MS-A15F For GX-FL15□(-P) MS-A15H For GX-HL15□(-P) Mounting example when mounted onto a steel or stainless steel plate Aluminum sheet Sensor mounting bracket · MS-GX6-1 · MS-GXL8-4 Nut is not attached. · MS-GL6-1 · MS-GL6-2 Nut is not attached. Nut is not attached. 1pc. each of M3 (length: 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw, nut, spring washer and plain washer is attached. · MS-GXL15 · MS-A15F · MS-A15H Nut is not attached. Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES SPECIFICATIONS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS GX-6 type Model No. (Note 2) Type Item NPN output PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS PNP output Front sensing GX-F6A(I) GX-F6B(I) GX-F6A(I)-P GX-F6B(I)-P Top sensing GX-H6A(I) GX-H6B(I) GX-H6A(I)-P GX-H6B(I)-P Max. operation distance (Note 3) 1.6 mm 0.063 in ± 8 % Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in Hysteresis Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.0016 in or less Supply voltage Output Max. response frequency Operation indicator Pollution degree Protection Ambient temperature Ambient humidity EMC PARTICULAR USE SENSORS 15 mA or less NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor • Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current) SENSOR OPTIONS DC-12 or DC-13 WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS Utilization category Output operation INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS +10 12 to 24 V DC –15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less Current consumption Normally closed Normally closed Normally closed Normally closed 400 Hz Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) 3 (Industrial environment) IP68 (IEC), IP68g (JEM) (Note 4, 5) –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH EN 60947-5-2 Voltage withstandability AREA SENSORS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) Repeatability MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in Standard sensing object Environmental resistance 766 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES ENDOSCOPE LASER MARKERS PLC / TERMINALS HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each FA COMPONENTS Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F Voltage characteristics +10 Within ±2 % for –15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS Shock resistance Sensing range variation Material Cable Cable extension Net weight Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester UV CURING SYSTEMS 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. 15 g approx. Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F. 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. 3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation. 4) Panasonic Electric Works SUNX’s IP68 test method 1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. 2 Regard the heat shock test in 1 as one cycle and perform 20 cycles. 3 Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours. 4 After tests 1 to 3 , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing range must meet the standard values. 5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated GX-F/H GXL GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 767 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor SPECIFICATIONS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS GX-8 type PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS Type Model No. (Note 2) MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Item STATIC CONTROL DEVICES GX-F8B(I) GX-F8A(I)-P GX-F8B(I)-P Top sensing GX-H8A(I) GX-H8B(I) GX-H8A(I)-P GX-H8B(I)-P HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) Repeatability Amplifierseparated GX-F/H GXL GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.0016 in or less +10 Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC –15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less Current consumption 15 mA or less NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor • Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current) Output Utilization category Output operation DC-12 or DC-13 Normally open Normally closed Max. response frequency Normally closed Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment) Protection Ambient temperature Normally open 500 Hz Operation indicator IP68 (IEC), IP68g (JEM) (Note 4, 5) –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH EMC EN 60947-5-2 Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each Shock resistance Sensing range variation 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F Voltage characteristics Within ±2 % for –15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage +10 Material Cable Amplifier Built-in Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in Hysteresis Cable extension Selection Guide 0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in Standard sensing object Environmental resistance PLC / TERMINALS 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 8 % Stable sensing range (Note 3) ENDOSCOPE LASER MARKERS PNP output GX-F8A(I) Max. operation distance (Note 3) WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS NPN output Front sensing SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS GX-F/H SERIES Net weight Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester 0.15 mm 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long 2 Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. Front sensing type: 15 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx.. Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F. 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. 3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation. 4) Panasonic Electric Works SUNX’s IP68 test method 1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. 2 Regard the heat shock test in 1 as one cycle and perform 20 cycles. 3 Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours. 4 After tests 1 to 3 , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values. 5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may deteriorate due to added substances in the oil. Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES 768 SPECIFICATIONS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS GX-12 type Item Model No. (Note 2) Type NPN output Front sensing GX-F12A(I) GX-F12B(I) GX-F12A(I)-P GX-F12B(I)-P Top sensing GX-H12A(I) GX-H12B(I) GX-H12A(I)-P GX-H12B(I)-P Max. operation distance (Note 3) 4.0 mm 0.157 in ± 8 % Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in Standard sensing object INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.0016 in or less +10 12 to 24 V DC –15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less Supply voltage Current consumption PARTICULAR USE SENSORS 15 mA or less NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor • Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current) Output Utilization category Output operation Max. response frequency Operation indicator Pollution degree Protection Ambient temperature Ambient humidity EMC Normally closed Normally open Normally closed 500 Hz Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) 3 (Industrial environment) SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES ENDOSCOPE IP68 (IEC), IP68g (JEM) (Note 4, 5) –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH EN 60947-5-2 Voltage withstandability SENSOR OPTIONS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS DC-12 or DC-13 Normally open AREA SENSORS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) Repeatability MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in Hysteresis Environmental resistance PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS PNP output 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure LASER MARKERS PLC / TERMINALS HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each FA COMPONENTS Shock resistance Sensing range variation Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F Voltage characteristics Within ±2 % for +10 –15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage Material Cable Cable extension Net weight Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. Front sensing type: 20 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx.. Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F. 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. 3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation. 4) Panasonic Electric Works SUNX’s IP68 test method 1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. 2 Regard the heat shock test in 1 as one cycle and perform 20 cycles. 3 Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours. 4 After tests 1 to 3 , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values. 5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may deteriorate due to added substances in the oil. Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated GX-F/H GXL GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 769 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor SPECIFICATIONS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS GX-15 type PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4) Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in 0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in (Note 4) 0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in 0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in (Note 4) Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.7874 × 0.7874 × t 0.039 in Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.7874 × 0.7874 × t 0.039 in Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) Repeatability Output Utilization category Output operation Max. response frequency Operation indicator Pollution degree Protection Ambient temperature Ambient humidity DC-12 or DC-13 Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed 250 Hz 150 Hz (Note 5) 250 Hz 150 Hz (Note 5) Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) 3 (Industrial environment) IP68 (IEC), IP68g (JEM) (Note 6, 7) –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH EMC EN 60947-5-2 Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each Shock resistance Sensing range variation 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F Voltage characteristics Within ±2 % for –15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage Cable extension Amplifierseparated Net weight GX 15 mA or less NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor • Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current) Amplifier Built-in GL +10 12 to 24 V DC –15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less Current consumption Cable GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.0016 in or less Supply voltage Material GXL GX-H15A(I) GX-H15B(I) GX-HL15A(I) GX-HL15B(I) GX-H15A(I)-P GX-H15B(I)-P GX-HL15A(I)-P GX-HL15B(I)-P 5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 % Selection Guide GX-F/H Long sensing range GX-FL15A(I) GX-FL15B(I) GX-F15A(I)-P GX-F15B(I)-P GX-FL15A(I)-P GX-FL15B(I)-P 8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4) Environmental resistance ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS GX-F15B(I) 5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 % LASER MARKERS HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Long sensing range Front sensing GX-F15A(I) Top sensing PNP output Max. operation distance (Note 3) STATIC CONTROL DEVICES PLC / TERMINALS Model No. (Note 2) Item MEASUREMENT SENSORS ENDOSCOPE NPN output Type MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS GX-F/H SERIES +10 Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. 20 g approx. Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F. 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. 3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation. 4) This is the numerical value which the sensor mount onto an insulant plate. When mounted onto a steel or stainless steel plate, insert the optional aluminum sheet between the sensor and the plate. 5) This is the numerical value which the sensor mount onto an insulant plate. When mounted onto a metallic plate, max. response frequency will decrease. 6) Panasonic Electric Works SUNX’s IP68 test method 1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. 2 Regard the heat shock test in 1 as one cycle and perform 20 cycles. 3 Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours. 4 After tests 1 to 3 , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing range must meet the standard values. 7) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS NPN output type I /O circuit diagram PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Wiring diagram MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Color code Sensor circuit D1 Brown (Brown) +V Load (Black) Output (Note) D2 Tr + – 100 mA max. ZD Black 12 to 24V DC +10 –15 % Load + – 12 to 24V DC +10 –15 % Blue PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load. SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS PNP output type WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS I/O circuit diagram Wiring diagram MEASUREMENT SENSORS Color code Sensor circuit 100 mA max. D2 (Black) Output (Note) D1 (Blue) 0 V STATIC CONTROL DEVICES Brown (Brown) +V Internal circuit LIGHT CURTAINS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS Users’ circuit Symbols … D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode ZD: Surge absorption zener diode Tr : NPN output transistor ZD AREA SENSORS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS (Blue) 0 V Internal circuit Tr 770 Load + – 12 to 24V DC +10 –15 % + Black Blue Load 12 to 24V DC +10 –15 % ENDOSCOPE LASER MARKERS PLC / TERMINALS Users’ circuit Symbols … D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode ZD: Surge absorption zener diode Tr : PNP output transistor – HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load. ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated GX-F/H GXL GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 771 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL) FIBER SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS GX-6 type Sensing field INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS 4 0.157 Standard sensing object Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in ℓ 3 0.118 Front sensing Standard sensing object Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in ℓ L L Top sensing 2 0.079 1 0.039 0 4 0.157 PARTICULAR USE SENSORS Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range 4 0.157 Sensing range L (mm in) PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Setting distance L (mm in) LASER SENSORS Sensing object Sensing object a × a mm a × a in a × a mm a × a in t 1mm L L t 1mm t 0.039 in t 0.039 in Top sensing 3 0.118 Front sensing Stainless steel (SUS304) 2 0.079 0 5 10 15 0.197 0.394 0.591 Sensing object side length a (mm in) LASER MARKERS PLC / TERMINALS 2 0.079 1 0.039 0 4 0.157 HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Sensing field Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Setting distance L (mm in) GX-12 type FA COMPONENTS UV CURING SYSTEMS 8 0.315 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in ℓ ℓ 6 L L 0.236 Top sensing Front sensing 4 0.157 GX-F/H GXL GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N 0 5 10 15 0.197 0.394 0.591 Sensing object side length a (mm in) As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. 20 0.787 Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range 8 Sensing 0.315 Sensing object a × a mm a × a in object a × a mm t 1 mm L t 0.039 in a × a in 6 Front sensing L t 1 mm 0.236 t 0.039 in Top sensing Iron 4 Stainless steel 0.157 (SUS304) Aluminum 0 5 0 5 10 0.197 0.197 0.394 Left Center Right Operating point ℓ (mm in) As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. Brass 2 0.079 2 0.079 0 10 0.394 Amplifierseparated Sensing object Sensing object a × a mm a × a in a × a mm a × a in t 1 mm t 1 mm L t 0.039 in L t 0.039 in 3 Top sensing 0.118 Front sensing Iron 2 Stainless steel 0.079 (SUS304) Brass 1 Aluminum 0.039 2 0 2 4 0.079 0.079 0.157 Left Center Right Operating point ℓ (mm in) ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS 4 0.157 Sensing range L (mm in) ENDOSCOPE 4 0.157 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in ℓ ℓ L 3 L 0.118 Front sensing Top sensing Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range Sensing range L (mm in) STATIC CONTROL DEVICES Sensing field 10 20 30 0.394 0.787 1.181 Sensing object side length a (mm in) 40 1.575 GX-15 type Sensing field Setting distance L (mm in) GX 8 0.315 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in ℓ ℓ Front 6 L L sensing Top sensing 0.236 4 0.157 8 0.315 6 0.236 4 0.157 2 0.079 0 10 0.394 Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range Sensing range L (mm in) MEASUREMENT SENSORS 20 0.787 GX-8 type Setting distance L (mm in) WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS Aluminum Brass 2 0 2 4 0.079 0.079 0.157 Left Center Right Operating point ℓ (mm in) As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. Iron 1 0.039 SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS GX-F/H SERIES 2 0.079 5 0 5 10 0.197 0.197 0.394 Left Center Right Operating point ℓ (mm in) 0 L Sensing object Sensing object a × a mm a × a in a × a mm a × a in L t 1mm t 0.039 in t 1mm Top sensing t 0.039 in Front Iron sensing Stainless steel (SUS304) Brass Aluminum 10 20 30 0.394 0.787 1.181 Sensing object side length a (mm in) 40 1.575 As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES 772 SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL) FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS GX-15 (Long sensing range) type 10 0.394 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in ℓ Top sensing L Sensing object a × a mm a × a in ℓ Front sensing L 5 0.197 0 10 0.394 PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range Sensing range L (mm in) Setting distance L (mm in) Sensing field 10 L 0.394 Sensing object a × a mm a × a in t 1mm t 0.039 in Front sensing L t 1mm t 0.039 in Top sensing Iron 5 0.197 LIGHT CURTAINS Brass PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS Aluminum 0 10 20 30 0.394 0.787 1.181 Sensing object side length a (mm in) INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS 40 1.575 PARTICULAR USE SENSORS PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE • Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. • In case of using sensing devices for personnel protection, use products which meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection applicable in each region or country. Mounting GX-6 type <When using MS-GX6-1 (recommended)> M3 pan head screw (Purchase separately.) Cable Hook Groove MS-GX6-1 M3 x 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in hole 22 mm 0.866 in ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in hole Refer to General precautions. GX-8 type If mounting using nut and washers (Purchase separately.) <When using MS-GL6-1 / MS-GL6-2> • To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. • The tightening torque should be 0.7 N·m or less. • To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. Further, the hole in which the boss is inserted should be ø2.5 mm ø0.098 in and 3 mm 0.118 in, or more, deep. ø2.4 mm 0.098 in hole M3 x 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in hole 10 mm 0.394 in 13.6 mm 0.535 in If mounting using nuts and washers (Purchase separately.) If mounting using nut and washers (Purchase separately.) MS-GXL8-4 (Accessory) M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole (Depth: 8 mm 0.315 in or more) or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole 11.5 mm 0.453 in If mounting using nut and washers (Accessories for MS-GXL8-4) ø2.4 mm ø0.098 in hole (Depth: 3 mm 0.315 in or more) MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES ENDOSCOPE LASER MARKERS PLC / TERMINALS HUMAN CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole COMPONENTS (Depth: 10 mm 0.394 in or more) FA or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole COMPONENTS 16 mm 0.630 in If mounting using nut and washers (Purchase separately.) MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS ø2.5 mm ø0.098 in hole (Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more) Selection Guide M3 pan head screws or truss head screws Do not use flat head screws. M3 x 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped holes or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in holes Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated GX-F/H GXL GL 9 mm 0.354 in If mounting using nuts and washers (Purchase separately.) MS-GXL15 (Sensor mounting bracket) • When installing the long sensing range type on iron or stainless steel plate, put the optional aluminum sheet in between the sensor and the plate. SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in or more) MACHINE INTERFACES pan head screw (Purchase separately.) ENERGY • The tightening torque should be 1 N·m or less. • To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. MS-GL6-2 MS-GL6-1 M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw (Accessory for MS-GXL8-4) GX-15 type M3 pan head screw (Purchase separately.) M3 pan head screws (Purchase separately.) SENSOR OPTIONS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS • Make sure to use a M3 (length: 12 mm 0.472 in or more) truss head screw. The tightening torque should be 0.7 N·m or less. Do not use a flat head screw or a pan head screw. GX-12 type • Use the optional sensor mounting bracket when installing. M3 x 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped holes or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in holes AREA SENSORS Stainless steel (SUS304) 0 5 5 10 0.197 0.197 0.394 Left Center Right Operating point ℓ (mm in) • To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. 1 Insert the sensor into the bracket as shown on the right. 2 Push the sensor until the bracket hook is lodged in the groove on the upper portion of the sensor. 3 Fix the bracket in place with M3 pan head screw. MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. Aluminum sheet (Optional) • MS-A15F • MS-A15H GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 773 PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS Front sensing type Metal B Metal A 6 mm 0.236 in 7.4 mm 0.291 in 7.1 mm 0.280 in (Note 1) B 8 mm 0.315 in 8 mm 0.315 in 20 mm 0.787 in 20 mm 0.787 in 30 mm 1.181 in C 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS Metal Metal Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated GX-F/H GXL GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX Metal 3 mm 0.118 in 4 mm 0.157 in 7 mm 0.276 in 6 mm 0.236 in 12 mm 0.472 in 10 mm 0.394 in 10 mm 0.394 in 20 mm 0.787 in 20 mm 0.787 in 30 mm 1.181 in 10 mm 0.394 in (Note) F 2 mm 0.079 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 0 mm G 2 mm 0.079 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 10 mm 0.394 in 0 in Note: When GX-HL15 type is mounted on an insulator or seated on the enclosed aluminum sheet, the distance “F” can be zero. Mutual interference prevention • When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face to face, keep the minimum separation distance specified below to avoid mutual interference. J GX-F6 GX-H6 Between “I” type 0 mm (Note 2) and non “I” type Between two “I” types 13 mm or two non “I” types 0.512 in GX-F8 GX-H8 Between “I” type and non “I” type type Between two “I” types 20 mm 35 mm or two non “I” types 0.787 in 1.378 in GX-F12 GX-H12 Between “I” type and non “I” type 0 mm 25 mm (Note 2) 0.984 in Between two “I” types or two non “I” types Between “I” type and non “I” type Between two “I” types or two non “I” types Between “I” type and non “I” type Between two “I” types or two non “I” types 25 mm 50 mm 0.984 in 1.969 in type type GX-F15 GX-H15 type GX-FL15 GX-HL15 type Iron 1 1 1 1 1 1 Stainless steel 0.76 approx. 0.76 approx. 0.79 approx. 0.68 approx. 0.70 approx. 0.76 approx. (SUS304) Brass 0.50 approx. 0.50 approx. 0.56 approx. 0.47 approx. 0.45 approx. 0.50 approx. Aluminum 0.48 approx. 0.48 approx. 0.53 approx. 0.45 approx. 0.43 approx. 0.48 approx. Wiring • The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load. • Do not use during the initial transient time (50 ms) after the power supply is switched on. G F GX-H6 type GX-H8 type GX-H12 type GX-H15 type GX-HL15 type E Correction coefficient Model GX-F6 GX-F8 GX-F12 GX-F15 No. GX-H6 GX-H8 GX-H12 GX-H15 GX-FL15 GX-HL15 type type type type type type Metal Others G Metal D • The sensing range is specified for the standard sensing object. With a non-ferrous metal, the sensing range is obtained by multiplying with the correction coefficient specified below. Further, the sensing range also changes if the sensing object is smaller than the standard sensing object or if the sensing object is plated. D H Selection Guide 7 mm 0.276 in 10 mm 0.394 in Top sensing type LASER MARKERS ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS 7 mm 0.276 in 8 mm 0.315 in (Note 2) 8 mm 0.315 in Notes: 1) When using MS-GX6-1 (recommended mounting bracket), the distance “A” including the thickness of mounting bracket will be 6.4 mm 0.252 in. 2) The GXL-FL15 type should be mounted on an insulator. To mount it on an iron or stainless steel, use the enclosed aluminum sheet. E HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES C C A ENDOSCOPE PLC / TERMINALS Metal GX-F6 type GX-F8 type GX-F12 type GX-F15 type GX-FL15 type MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES Sensing range • When there is a metal near the sensor, keep the minimum separation distance specified below. PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS Refer to General precautions. Influence of surrounding metal AREA SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS GX-F/H SERIES Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor Front sensing 15 mm 0.591 in 25 mm 0.984 in 0 mm 15 mm (Note 2) 0.591 in 0 mm 25 mm (Note 2) 0.984 in H H J Top sensing 45 mm 70 mm 1.772 in 2.756 in 0 mm 25 mm (Note 2) 0.984 in H J 110 mm 170 mm 3.059 in 6.693 in Notes: 1) “I” in the model No. specifies the different frequency type. 2) Close mounting is possible for up to two sensors. When mounting three sensors or more at an equal spacing, align the model with “I” and the model without “I” alternately. The minimum value of dimension “H” should be as given below. GX-F6 / H6 type: 3.5mm 0.138 in GX-F8 / H8 type: 6mm 0.236 in GX-F12 / H12 type: 6.5mm 0.256 in GX-F15 / H15 type: 15mm 0.591 in GX-FL15 / HL15 type: 47.5mm 1.870 in Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data in the dimensions can be downloaded from our website. GX-F6□ GX-H6□ Sensor Sensor Sensing direction 11 0.433 6 0.236 24.5 0.965 0.5 0.020 ø3 ø0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long Sensing direction 0.5 0.020 2.6 0.102 6 0.236 Operation indicator (Orange) AREA SENSORS 6 0.236 25 0.984 0.5 2.5 0.020 0.098 11.5 0.453 0.5 6 0.020 3 0.118 0.236 6 0.236 LIGHT CURTAINS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS GX-F8□ GX-H8□ Sensor Sensor Operation indicator (Orange) 23 22.5 11.5 0.906 0.886 0.453 6.5 0.256 5.4 0.213 1 0.039 Operation indicator (Orange) 7.4 0.291 Sensing direction LASER SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS ø3 ø0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long Operation indicator (Orange) 8 0.315 FIBER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 3 0.118 6 0.236 774 GX-F/H SERIES 8.55 0.337 ø9 ø0.354 7.7 0.303 3.7 0.146 ø3.1 ø0.12 mounting hole 9.75 0.384 8.2 0.323 ø3 ø0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long 5 0.197 6.3 0.248 ø3.1 ø0.122 mounting hole SENSOR OPTIONS 5.4 0.213 6.3 0.248 SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS Sensing direction 2.95 0.116 2.65 0.104 8.6 0.339 3.85 R4.25 R0.167 0.152 8 0.315 5.3 0.209 ø3 ø0.118 cable, 18.5 1 m 3.281 ft long 0.728 6.8 2 0.079 0.268 4.6 0.181 WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS 2.4 0.095 9.1 0.358 4.8 0.189 5.3 0.209 2.5 0.098 25 0.984 PARTICULAR USE SENSORS 1 0.039 STATIC CONTROL DEVICES ENDOSCOPE LASER MARKERS GX-F12□ GX-H12□ Sensor Sensor Operation indicator (Orange) Sensing direction 7.1 0.280 3.3 0.130 1.5 0.059 12 0.472 Sensing direction 27.8 27 16 1.095 1.063 0.630 12 0.472 11.05 0.435 ø12.5 ø0.492 ø3.1 ø0.12 mounting hole 5 0.197 6.8 0.268 ø3 ø0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long 5.2 0.205 7.8 0.307 Operation indicator (Orange) 12 0.472 5.5 0.217 ø2.3 ø0.091 16 0.630 ø2.3 ø0.091 ø3.1 ø0.122 mounting hole 22.2 0.874 ø6 ø0.236 screw seat, 1.4 0.055 deep 6.2 0.244 6.5 0.256 1.5 0.059 HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES 6.8 0.268 7.8 0.307 8.65 0.341 4.8 0.189 3 0.118 R6.25 R0.246 13 12.5 12 0.512 0.492 0.472 12.4 0.488 ø6 ø0.236 screw seat, 0.8 0.032 deep 4.4 0.173 ø3 ø0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long 16 0.630 27.4 1.079 2.5 0.098 2.8 0.110 4.4 0.173 PLC / TERMINALS ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 3.1 5.8 0.12 0.228 Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated 5.6 0.221 GX-F/H GX-F(L)15□ Sensor 7.5 0.295 31.5 1.240 20.5 0.807 ø3 ø0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long Sensing direction 14.15 0.557 Sensor Operation indicator (Orange) 2-ø3.1 ø0.122 holes ø15.5 ø0.610 7.8 0.307 ø15.5 ø0.610 5.3 0.209 8 0.315 Operation indicator (Orange) 2.8 0.110 2-ø3.1 ø0.122 holes ø3 ø0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long 9 0.354 Sensing direction 9 0.354 15 0.591 3.7 0.146 GX-H(L)15□ 5.7 0.224 16.5 15.65 14.15 0.650 0.616 0.557 15 0.591 3 0.118 8.5 0.335 2.3 0.091 26 1.024 21.5 0.846 11.95 0.470 5.3 0.209 29.5 1.161 2.8 0.110 7.2 0.283 GXL GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 775 FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) MS-GX6-1 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional) 25.75 1.014 25.35 0.998 ø3.1 ø0.122 22 0.866 6.8 0.268 2.3 0.091 6.4 0.252 LIGHT CURTAINS t 0.4 t 0.016 PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS MS-GL6-1 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional) Mounting hole dimensions 22.2 (0.874 ) 3.55 0.140 The CAD data in the dimensions can be downloaded from our website. M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped hole, 8 0.315 or more deep Mounting hole dimensions 6 0.236 ø2.4 ø0.094 hole, 3 0.118 or more deep 3.2 0.126 6 0.236 13.6 0.535 2-3.2 × 3.8 0.126 × 0.150 oblong holes 5.5 0.217 5.6 0.220 19.6 0.772 (Note) t 0.4 t 0.016 2-M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped holes (or 2-ø3.4 ø0.134 holes) Note: 20 mm 0.787 in with the sensor fitted. 2 0.079 INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS MS-GL6-2 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional) SENSOR OPTIONS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS 6 0.236 5.3 0.209 Mounting hole dimensions Mounting hole dimensions 6 0.236 SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS MS-GXL8-4 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-8 type (Optional) 3.2 × 3.8 0.126 × 0.150 oblong hole 3.2 0.126 5.5 0.217 5.6 t 0.4 1.5 0.220 13.2 0.520 t 0.016 0.059 (Note) 2.2 0.087 ø2.4 ø0.094 hole 10 0.394 M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped hole (or ø3.4 ø0.134 hole) Note: 13.4 mm 0.528 in with the sensor fitted. STATIC CONTROL DEVICES 2.3 0.091 9 0.354 (16.2) 15.8 (0.638) 0.622 Center of 2 sensing 0.079 2 0.079 0.3 0.012 (11.5) 3.3 (0.453) 0.130 t 0.4 t 0.016 ø2.4 ø0.094 hole, 3 0.118 or more deep M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped hole, 8 0.315 or more deep 11.5 0.453 4.5 0.177 ø3.1 ø0.122 hole ENDOSCOPE LASER MARKERS Material: Stainless steel (SUS304) 1 pc. each of M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw, nut, spring washer and plain washer is attached. PLC / TERMINALS HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS MS-GXL15 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-15 type (Optional) FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS MS-A15F MS-A15H t2 t 0.079 14 0.551 9 0.354 2.5 0.098 7 0.276 Aluminum sheet (Optional) 30 1.181 2-ø3.2 ø0.126 2-3.2 × 5.1 0.126 × 0.201 oblong holes 4 0.157 2-M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped holes Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated GX-F/H GXL GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX Material: SPCC 1.9 0.075 9 0.354 21 0.827 ( 39.5 1.555 MS-A15H: 30 1.181 ) t = 0.3 0.012 1.9 0.075 776 MEMO