Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor 785 GX-F/H SERIES FIBER SENSORS Related Information General terms and conditions.............. F-3 Glossary of terms........................ P.1576~ Amplifier Built-in Selection guide.............................. P.781~ General precautions.................... P.1579~ LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS SUNXpanasonic.net/id/pidsx/global website http://www.sunx.com PNP output Oil resistant type available STATIC CONTROL DEVICES PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS 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 GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX Type Stable sensing range UV CURING SYSTEMS Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products * Based on research conducted by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX as of November 2012 among equivalent rectangular inductive sensors. Can be installed with ample space GX-F/H series Conventional model Stable sensing range Maximum operation distance GX-F/H series Conventional 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 Conventional model Rate of variation in sensing range [%] LASER MARKERS Different freq. type available 16.0 14.0 12.0 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 0.0 -2.0 GX-F/H series Conventional 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) Conventional 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 786 FIBER SENSORS Muting control of light curtains Positioning processing equipment Positioning metal pallets LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE SENSOR OPTIONS 10 times the durability! (Compared to conventional 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 double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for 2 hours each). In addition, resistance to impulse noise is approx. three times greater than for conventional 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 LASER MARKERS PLC Shock resistance: 1,000 G Vibration resistance: 500 Hz FUNCTIONS Highly resistant to water or oil! IP68G* protective construction Indicators are easy to see over a wide field of view The new integrated construction method used improves environmental resistance performance. The IP68G prevents damage to the sensor by stopping water and oil getting inside. A prism with a wide field of view has been developed. This has greatly improved the visibility of the operation indicators. GX-H HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS * For details, refer to the "SPECIFICATIONS (p.790~)". Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F GX-F/H MOUNTING GXL Tightening strength increased with no damage! (excluding GX-6) Conductor thickness doubled to make wiring much easier! (GX-6 / GX-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 / GX-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 Conventional model 0.15 mm2 GX-6, GX-8 Metal sleeve Approx. 1.4 times greater than before M3 screw Tightening torque: 0.7 Nm or less M3 screw Tightening torque: 1 Nm or less Conductor thickness approx. 2 times greater GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 787 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor ORDER GUIDE FIBER SENSORS GX-6 type Type SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS PNP output SENSOR OPTIONS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS NPN output Amplifierseparated GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX PNP output Other Products GL Model No. (Note 2) Output GX-F6A Front sensing Type Selection Guide GXL Sensing range (Note 1) 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 GX-8 type Amplifier Built-in GX-F/H Appearance (mm in) 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. MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS Top sensing PARTICULAR USE SENSORS Front sensing INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS Front sensing PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS Top sensing SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS NPN output AREA SENSORS Top sensing MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Front sensing PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Top sensing LASER SENSORS GX-F/H SERIES 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) Normally open GX-H12AI GX-H12B Normally closed GX-H12BI GX-F12A-P 27.8 1.094 Stable sensing range Normally open GX-F12B-P GX-F12BI-P GX-H12A-P Normally closed PNP open-collector transistor GX-H12B-P 27.4 1.079 Normally closed GX-H12BI-P Front sensing NPN output Top sensing Front sensing PNP output MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES GX-15 type Top sensing PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS Normally open GX-H12AI-P 12 0.472 12 0.472 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 788 Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No. (Note 2) 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 UV CURING SYSTEMS Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated GX-F15A-P GX-H15AI-P 16.5 0.650 MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS Normally open GX-H15B GX-F15BI-P FA COMPONENTS 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 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Normally open Other Products Normally closed GX-F/H PNP open-collector transistor GXL Normally open GL GX-M 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. GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 789 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor ORDER GUIDE FIBER SENSORS GX-15 (Long sensing range) type PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS PNP output SENSOR OPTIONS Top sensing SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS NPN output AREA SENSORS Front sensing Type MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Front sensing PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Top sensing LASER SENSORS GX-F/H SERIES Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No. (Note 2) GX-FL15A GX-FL15B 31.5 1.240 15 0.591 GX-FL15BI GX-HL15A 16.5 0.650 15 0.591 29.5 1.161 GX-F/H GXL GX-FL15A-P GX-M GX Normally open GX-FL15AI-P 8 0.315 31.5 1.240 15 0.591 Stable sensing range 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 Normally closed GX-HL15BI-P 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type, bending-resistant cable type 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type (standard: 1 m 3.281 ft) and bending-resistant 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 bending-resistant 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". Bending-resistant cable type of GX-F15AI-P is "GX-F15AI-P-R". OPTIONS Sensor mounting bracket Aluminum sheet GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N Normally closed GX-HL15BI 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. Selection Guide Other Products Normally open GX-HL15B 8.0 mm 0.315 in (0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in) Designation Amplifierseparated Normally closed NPN open-collector transistor GX-HL15AI Maximum operation distance Output operation Normally open GX-FL15AI 8 0.315 UV CURING SYSTEMS Amplifier Built-in Output Mounting sleeve Model No. Sensor mounting bracket Description * MS-GX6-1 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) MS-GX8-1x10 10 pcs. per set Screw is not attached. * MS-GL6-1 * MS-GL6-2 Mounting example when mounted onto a steel or stainless steel plate * MS-A15F * MS-A15H Screw is not attached. * MS-GXL8-4 1pc. each of M3 (length: 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw, nut, spring washer and plain washer is attached. Mounting sleeve for GX-8 type Screw, nut, bracket of GXL-8 series can be used by inserting the bracket into the mounting hole of GX-8 type when replacing 3-wire type GXL-8 series (discontinued model) with GX-8 type. Aluminum sheet Screw is not attached. * MS-GXL15 Screw 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 790 NPN output 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 PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive AREA SENSORS 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 SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) Repeatability INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less PARTICULAR USE SENSORS +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 Operation indicator 3 (Industrial environment) Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5) -25 to +70 C -13 to +158 F, Storage: - 40 to +85 C - 40 to +185 F Ambient humidity Voltage withstandability Normally closed Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) Pollution degree Ambient temperature Normally open 400 Hz Max. response frequency Environmental resistance PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS Iron sheet 12 x 12 x t 1 mm 0.472 x 0.472 x t 0.039 in Standard sensing object 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Insulation resistance 50 M, 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 double 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 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 Cable extension Net weight SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 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. 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 Industrial Devices 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 be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand. Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 791 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor SPECIFICATIONS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS GX-8 type PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Type Model No. (Note 2) MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS GX-F/H SERIES Item NPN output PNP output Front sensing GX-F8A(I) 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 AREA SENSORS CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS Max. operation distance (Note 3) 2.5 mm 0.098 in 8 % PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS Stable sensing range (Note 3) 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) Repeatability HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS Utilization category Output operation Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX DC-12 or DC-13 Normally open Normally closed Max. response frequency Operation indicator Pollution degree Protection Ambient temperature Ambient humidity Voltage withstandability Normally open Normally closed 500 Hz Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) 3 (Industrial environment) IP68 (IEC), IP68G (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 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Insulation resistance 50 M, 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 double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each Shock resistance Sensing range variation 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 Net weight 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each Temperature characteristics Cable Amplifier Built-in 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 Material Selection Guide +10 12 to 24 V DC -15 %Ripple P-P 10 % or less Current consumption Environmental resistance PLC Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less Supply voltage MEASUREMENT SENSORS LASER MARKERS Iron sheet 15 x 15 x t 1 mm 0.591 x 0.591 x t 0.039 in Hysteresis WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES 0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in Standard sensing object +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. 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 Industrial Devices 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 be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand. Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES 792 SPECIFICATIONS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS GX-12 type Item Model No. (Note 2) Type NPN output PNP 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 PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive AREA SENSORS 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 SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS Standard sensing object Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) Repeatability INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less +10 Supply voltage PARTICULAR USE SENSORS 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 Max. response frequency Operation indicator Pollution degree Environmental resistance PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in Protection Ambient temperature Ambient humidity Voltage withstandability DC-12 or DC-13 Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed 500 Hz Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) 3 (Industrial environment) IP68 (IEC), IP68G (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 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Insulation resistance 50 M, 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 double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each 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 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 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. 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 Industrial Devices 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 be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand. Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 793 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor SPECIFICATIONS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS GX-15 type PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS NPN output Type Model No. (Note 2) MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS GX-F/H SERIES Item Long sensing range Front sensing GX-F15A(I) Top sensing PNP output GX-F15B(I) 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 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 EMC Directive, RoHS Directive CE marking directive compliance Max. operation distance (Note 3) 5.0 mm 0.197 in 8 % 8.0 mm 0.315 in 8 % (Note 4) 5.0 mm 0.197 in 8 % 8.0 mm 0.315 in 8 % (Note 4) PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS 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) INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787x 0.787 x t 0.039 in Iron sheet 30 x 30 x t 1 mm 1.181 x 1.181 x t 0.039 in Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in Iron sheet 30 x 30 x t 1 mm 1.181 x 1.181 x t 0.039 in PARTICULAR USE SENSORS Hysteresis SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) Repeatability ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS Utilization category Output operation Max. response frequency Operation indicator Pollution degree Protection Ambient temperature Ambient humidity Voltage withstandability Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 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 (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 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure Insulation resistance 50 M, 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 double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each Shock resistance Sensing range variation Selection Guide 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 Environmental resistance HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES 12 to 24 V DC -15 %Ripple P-P 10 % or less Current consumption STATIC CONTROL DEVICES PLC +10 Supply voltage MEASUREMENT SENSORS LASER MARKERS Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less 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 Material Cable Cable extension Net weight 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each +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 insulator. 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 insulator. When mounted onto a metallic plate, max. response frequency will decrease. 6)Panasonic Industrial Devices 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. 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. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand. 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 Tr Brown (Brown) +V (Black) Output (Note) D2 ZD Load 100 mA max. + - 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 SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS 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 794 Load + - 12 to 24V DC +10 -15 % + Black Blue Load 12 to 24V DC +10 -15 % LASER MARKERS PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Users' circuit Symbols ... D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode ZD: Surge absorption zener diode Tr : PNP output transistor - ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load. FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 795 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL) FIBER SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS GX-6 type Sensing field INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS 4 0.157 Standard sensing object Iron sheet 12 x 12 x t 1 mm 0.472 x 0.472 x t 0.039 in 3 0.118 Front sensing Standard sensing object Iron sheet 12 x 12 x t 1 mm 0.472 x 0.472 x t 0.039 in 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 x a mm a x a in a x a mm a x 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) PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES UV CURING SYSTEMS Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated 8 0.315 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in 6 L L 0.236 Top sensing Front sensing 4 0.157 2 0.079 0 10 0.394 GX-F/H GL GX-M 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 x 15 x t 1 mm 0.591 x 0.591 x 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 x a mm a x a in object a x a mm t 1 mm L t 0.039 in a x a in 6 Front sensing L t 1 mm 0.236 Top sensing t 0.039 in Iron 4 Stainless steel 0.157 (SUS304) Brass 2 0.079 5 0 5 10 0.197 0.197 0.394 Left Center Right Operating point (mm in) As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. Aluminum 0 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-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 0 2 0 2 4 0.079 0.079 0.157 Left Center Right Operating point (mm in) Sensing field Other Products GXL Sensing object Sensing object a x a mm a x a in a x a mm a x 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 GX-12 type Setting distance L (mm in) MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS 1 0.039 0 4 0.157 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS 2 0.079 4 0.157 Sensing range L (mm in) LASER MARKERS 4 0.157 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object Iron sheet 15 x 15 x t 1 mm Iron sheet 15 x 15 x t 1 mm 0.591 x 0.591 x t 0.039 in 0.591 x 0.591 x t 0.039 in 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 8 0.315 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in 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 (mm in) As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 12 x 12 x t 1 mm 0.472 x 0.472 x 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 (mm in) 0 L Sensing object Sensing object a x a mm a x a in a x a mm a x 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 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES 796 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 x 30 x t 1 mm Iron sheet 30 x 30 x t 1 mm 1.181 x 1.181 x t 0.039 in 1.181 x 1.181 x t 0.039 in Top sensing L Sensing object a x a mm a x a in 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 t 1mm t 0.039 in Front sensing Sensing object a x a mm a x a in L t 1mm t 0.039 in Top sensing Iron SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS Brass PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS 5 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 * Use the optional sensor mounting bracket when installing. M3 pan head screw (Purchase separately.) Sensor mounting bracket MS-GX6-1 (Optional) Cable Hook Groove M3 x 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole (Depth: 8 mm 0.315 in or more) or o3.4 mm o0.134 in thru-hole 22 mm 0.866 in o2.4 mm o0.094 in hole (Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more) No nuts, washers, or spring washers are attached with the product. Purchase separately. <When using MS-GL6-1 (Optional) / MS-GL6-2 (Optional)> * To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be o3.4 mm o0.134 in. Sensor mounting bracket MS-GL6-1 (Optional) o2.4 mm 0.094 in hole (Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more) M3 x 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped holes or o3.4 mm o0.134 in thru-holes * Make sure to use a M3 (length: 12 mm 0.472 in or more) truss head screw (accessory for MS-GXL8-4). The tightening torque should be 0.7 N*m or less. Do not use a flat head screw or a pan head screw. * The tightening torque should be 0.7 N*m or less. * To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be o3.4 mm o0.134 in. Further, the hole in which the boss is inserted should be o2.5 mm o0.098 in and 3 mm 0.118 in, or more, deep. M3 x 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole or o3.4 mm o0.134 in thru-holes No nuts, washers, or spring washers are attached with the product. Purchase separately. SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS <When using MS-GXL8-4 (Optional)> M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw (Accessory for MS-GXL8-4) Sensor mounting bracket MS-GXL8-4 (Optional) M3 x 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole (Depth: 8 mm 0.315 in or more) or o3.4 mm o0.134 in thru-hole 11.5 mm 0.453 in The nut, washer, and spring washer are attached with the MS-GXL8-4. o2.4 mm o0.094 in hole (Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more) M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in or more) pan head screw (Purchase separately.) M3 x 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole (Depth: 10 mm 0.394 in or more) or o3.4 mm o0.134 in thru-hole MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 16 mm 0.630 in No nuts, washers, or spring washers are attached with the product. Purchase separately. o2.5 mm o0.098 in hole (Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more) Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated GX-15 type * The tightening torque should be 1 N*m or less. * To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be o3.4 mm o0.134 in. 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 o3.4 mm o0.134 in thru-holes Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M 9 mm 0.354 in Sensor mounting bracket MS-GL6-2 (Optional) 10 mm 0.394 in No nuts, washers, or spring washers are attached with the product. Purchase separately. GX-8 type M3 pan head screw (Purchase separately.) M3 pan head screws (Purchase separately.) 13.6 mm 0.535 in Refer to p.1579~ for general precautions. GX-12 type <When using MS-GX6-1 (Optional / recommended)> * To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be o3.4 mm o0.134 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. AREA SENSORS Stainless steel (SUS304) 0.197 0 5 5 10 0.197 0.197 0.394 Left Center Right Operating point (mm in) MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 30 x 30 x t 1 mm 1.181 x 1.181 x t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N No nuts, washers, or spring washers GX are attached with the product. 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. Aluminum sheet (Optional) * MS-A15F * MS-A15H 797 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 FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 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 7 mm 0.276 in Selection Guide Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 8 mm 0.315 in (Note 2) 8 mm 0.315 in 7 mm 0.276 in 10 mm 0.394 in Notes: 1) When using MS-GX6-1 (recommended mounting bracket, optional), 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. Top sensing type Metal Metal Metal 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 E 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 Amplifier Built-in C C A PLC ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Metal GX-F6 type GX-F8 type GX-F12 type GX-F15 type GX-FL15 type LASER MARKERS HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Metal A 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 p.1579~ for general precautions. Influence of surrounding metal AREA SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS 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: 3.5 mm 0.138 in GX-F8/H8 type: 6 mm 0.236 in GX-F12/H12 type: 6.5 mm 0.256 in GX-F15/H15 type: 15 mm 0.591 in GX-FL15/HL15 type: 47.5 mm 1.870 in Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) GX-H6 Sensor Sensor Sensing direction 11 0.433 6 0.236 24.5 0.965 o3 o0.118 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 SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS 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 o3 o0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long Operation indicator (Orange) 8 0.315 FIBER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 3 0.118 0.5 0.020 798 The CAD data can be downloaded from our website. GX-F6 6 0.236 GX-F/H SERIES 8.55 0.337 o9 o0.354 7.7 0.303 3.7 0.146 o3.1 o0.12 mounting hole 9.75 0.384 8.2 0.323 o3 o0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long 5 0.197 6.3 0.248 o3.1 o0.122 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 o3 o0.118 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 LASER MARKERS PLC 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 o12.5 o0.492 o3.1 o0.12 mounting hole 5 0.197 6.8 0.268 o3 o0.118 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 o2.3 o0.091 16 0.630 o2.3 o0.091 o3.1 o0.122 mounting hole 22.2 0.874 o6 o0.236 screw seat, 1.4 0.055 deep FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 6.2 0.244 6.5 0.256 1.5 0.059 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS 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 o6 o0.236 screw seat, 0.8 0.032 deep 4.4 0.173 o3 o0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES 16 0.630 27.4 1.079 2.5 0.098 2.8 0.110 4.4 0.173 3.1 5.8 0.12 0.228 Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products 5.6 0.221 GX-F/H GX-F(L)15 Sensor 7.5 0.295 31.5 1.240 20.5 0.807 o3 o0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long Sensing direction 14.15 0.557 Sensor Operation indicator (Orange) 2-o3.1 o0.122 holes o15.5 o0.610 7.8 0.307 o15.5 o0.610 5.3 0.209 16.5 15.65 14.15 0.650 0.616 0.557 8 0.315 Operation indicator (Orange) 2.8 0.110 2-o3.1 o0.122 holes o3 o0.118 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 3 0.118 26 1.024 21.5 0.846 11.95 0.470 5.3 0.209 8.5 0.335 15 0.591 2.3 0.091 29.5 1.161 2.8 0.110 7.2 0.283 GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 799 FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) MS-GX6-1 PARTICULAR USE SENSORS t 0.4 t 0.016 22 0.866 6.8 0.268 2.3 0.091 6.4 0.252 M3 x 0.5 0.020 tapped hole, 8 0.315 or more deep (or o3.4 o0.134 thru-hole) 2 0.079 WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS 5.3 0.209 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional) 3.2 x 3.8 0.126 x 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) 13.6 0.535 2-3.2 x 3.8 0.126 x 0.150 oblong holes 5.5 0.217 5.6 0.220 19.6 0.772 (Note) 2-M3 x 0.5 0.020 tapped holes (or 2-o3.4 o0.134 thru-holes) t 0.4 t 0.016 MS-GXL8-4 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-8 type (Optional) Mounting hole dimensions Mounting hole dimensions o2.4 o0.094 hole, 2.2 3 0.118 or more deep 0.087 10 0.394 2.3 0.091 9 0.354 M3 x 0.5 0.020 tapped hole (or o3.4 o0.134 thru-hole) STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS 3.2 0.126 6 0.236 Note: 20 mm 0.787 in with the sensor fitted. 6 0.236 6 0.236 Mounting hole dimensions Material: Stainless steel (SUS301) SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional) 6 0.236 o2.4 o0.094 hole, 3 0.118 or more deep Material: Stainless steel (SUS304) MS-GL6-2 MS-GL6-1 Mounting hole dimensions 22.2 (0.874 ) 3.55 0.140 The CAD data can be downloaded from our website. Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional) 25.75 1.014 25.35 0.998 o3.1 o0.122 PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS GX-F/H SERIES (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 o2.4 o0.094 hole, 3 0.118 or more deep M3 x 0.5 0.020 tapped hole, 8 0.315 or more deep (or o3.4 o0.134 thru-hole) 11.5 0.453 4.5 0.177 Material: Stainless steel (SUS301) o3.1 o0.122 hole Note: 13.4 mm 0.528 in with the sensor fitted. Material: Stainless steel (SUS304) PLC 1 pc. each of M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw, nut, spring washer and plain washer is attached. HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS MS-GXL15 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-15 type (Optional) MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 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-o3.2 o0.126 2-3.2 x 5.1 0.126 x 0.201 oblong holes 4 0.157 2-M3 x 0.5 0.020 tapped holes Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (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 0.075 800 MEMO