GX-8MB-C5

Cylindrical Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor 841 GX 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 Recognition Excluding GX-4S□ and 5 m cable length type 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 panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS Bending-resistant Metal embedding cable type available possible Robust enclosure and bending-resistant cable types are also available VARIETIES GX-3S□ Miniature GX-3S□ is an amplifier built-in inductive proximity sensor having a diameter of just ø3.8 mm ø0.150 in. UV CURING SYSTEMS GX-4S□ Robust housing The GX-4S□ uses a robust stainless steel enclosure. The tightening torque can be 0.58 N·m or less. (2 times compared with conventional models) Tightening torque: 0.58 N·m or less Set screw M3(Cup-point) Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX A ø3.8 mm ø0.150 in Set screw tightening position A: 5 to 10 mm 0.197 to 0.394 in from the sensor end BASIC PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE GX-8ML□ Long sensing range The non-shielded type (GX-8ML□) has twice the sensing range of the shielded type (GX-8M□), although having the same size. Hence, it allows margin against sensing distance variations. Shielded type GX-8M□ Robust enclosure [Stainless steel (SUS304)] [ø4.4 ø0.173 (length: 30 mm 1.181 in)] Operation indicator (Red) Tighten the set screw from a direction perpendicular to the operation indicator. 1 mm 0.039 in Non-shielded type GX-8ML□ 2 mm 0.079 in Ten times greater bending durability (Compared with conventional models) GX-□-R The bending durability of the cable to repeated bending has been increased tenfold by using special alloy cores for the cable. Cylindrical Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor GX SERIES APPLICATIONS 842 FIBER SENSORS Sensing screws on cassette Sensing the punch of a die Counting parts LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS ORDER GUIDE SENSOR OPTIONS Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note) Maximum operation distance ø3.8 ø0.150 0.8 mm 0.031 in Shielded type Non-threaded type 30 1.181 Robust enclosure type 0.8 mm 0.031 in ø4.4 ø0.173 30 1.181 30 1.181 (0 to 0.8 mm 0 to 0.031 in) (0 to 0.6 mm 0 to 0.024 in) 1 mm 0.039 in M8 30 1.181 Supply voltage Output GX-3S GX-3SB Output operation Normally open (0 to 0.8 mm 0 to 0.031 in) 2 mm 0.079 in 30 1.181 (0 to 1.6 mm 0 to 0.063 in) WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS Normally closed STATIC CONTROL DEVICES GX-4S Normally open LASER MARKERS GX-4SB Normally closed 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % GX-5S GX-5SB GX-5M PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Normally open ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS NPN open-collector transistor Normally closed FA COMPONENTS Normally open MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % GX-5MB Normally closed GX-8M Normally open GX-8MB Normally closed Selection Guide 10 to 30 V DC M8 SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS MEASUREMENT SENSORS 10 to 30 V DC 0.8 mm 0.031 in 30 1.181 Threaded type (0 to 0.6 mm 0 to 0.024 in) 1 mm 0.039 in ø5.4 ø0.213 M5 Non-shielded type (0 to 0.6 mm 0 to 0.024 in) Stable sensing range Model No. GX-8ML Normally open GX-8MLB Normally closed Note: 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. Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 843 LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS Bending-resistant cable type Bending-resistant cable type is also available for shielded type. When ordering this type, suffix “-R” to the model No. (e.g.) Bending-resistant cable type of GX-3S is “GX-3S-R”. 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type (standard: 3 m 9.843 ft) is also available. (excluding GX-4SB) When ordering this type, suffix “-C5” to the model No. (e.g.) 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type of GX-3S is “GX-3S-C5”. Refer to table below for 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type of bending-resistant cable type sensor. • Table of model Nos. Type SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS Shielded type Standard Bending-resistant cable of 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type GX-3S GX-3S-R-C5 GX-3SB GX-3SB-R-C5 GX-4S GX-4S-R-C5 GX-4SB GX-5S GX-5SB Threaded type WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS GX SERIES ORDER GUIDE Non-threaded type FIBER SENSORS Cylindrical Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-5M GX-5MB – GX-5S-R-C5 – GX-5M-R-C5 – GX-8M GX-8M-R-C5 GX-8MB GX-8MB-R-C5 PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Accessories • MS-SS3 (Sensor mounting bracket for GX-3S type) • MS-SS3-2 (C bracket for GX-3S type) • MS-SS5 (Sensor mounting bracket for GX-5S type) • MS-SS3 • MS-SS5 • MS-SS3-2 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 By using the C bracket, the applicable tightening force can be doubled. Cylindrical Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor GX SERIES 844 SPECIFICATIONS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS Non-threaded type Shielded type Type Bending-resistant cable Bending-resistant cable Bending-resistant cable Model No. GX-3S GX-3SB GX-3S-R GX-3SB-R GX-4S GX-4SB GX-4S-R GX-4SB-R GX-5S GX-5SB GX-5S-R GX-5SB-R Item CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive Max. operation distance (Note 2) 0.8 mm 0.031 in ±15 % 1 mm 0.039 in ±15 % Stable sensing range (Note 2) 0 to 0.6 mm 0 to 0.024 in 0 to 0.8 mm 0 to 0.031 in Iron sheet 5 × 5 × t 1 mm 0.197 × 0.197 × t 0.039 in Iron sheet 6 × 6 × t 1 mm 0.236 × 0.236 × t 0.039 in Standard sensing object Hysteresis 15 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) Repeatability Supply voltage 20 μm 0.787 mil or less 8 μm 0.315 mil or less 12 to 24 V DC ±10 %   Ripple P-P 10 % or less 10 to 30 V DC   Ripple P-P 10 % or less Current consumption 15 mA or less NPN open-collector transistor • Maximum sink current: 50 mA • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Residual voltage: 0.4 V or less (at 50 mA sink current) Output Utilization category Output operation DC-12 or DC-13 Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally open closed open closed open closed open closed open closed open closed Short-circuit protection Max. response frequency – Incorporated 1 kHz 1.5 kHz Operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the output is ON) Environmental resistance Pollution degree –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: –25 to +80 °C –13 to +176 °F Ambient humidity 35 to 95 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH Voltage withstandability Vibration resistance Shock resistance Sensing range variation Temperature characteristics Voltage characteristics Material Cable Cable extension Weight Accessories 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH 500 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure 5 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each 200 m/s acceleration (20 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions ten times each 2 Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ±20 % of sensing range at +20 °C +68 °F Within ±2 % for ±10 % fluctuation of the supply voltage Enclosure: Stainless steel (SUS304), Resin part: TPX 300 m/s2 acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions ten times each Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ±15 % of sensing range at +20 °C +68 °F Within ±2.5 % for ±15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage Enclosure: Brass (Nickel plated) Resin part: ABS 0.08 mm2 3-core oil, heat 0.1 mm2 3-core bending, oil 0.08 mm2 3-core oil, heat 0.1 mm2 3-core bending, oil 0.14 mm2 3-core oil, heat 0.15 mm2 3-core bending, oil and cold resistant cabtyre and heat resistant cabtyre and cold resistant cabtyre and heat resistant cabtyre and cold resistant cabtyre and heat resistant cabtyre cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. Net weight: 30 g approx. MS-SS3 (Sensor mounting bracket): 1 pc. MS-SS3-2 (C bracket): 1 pc. Net weight: 55 g approx. – 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 STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS IP67 (IEC) Ambient temperature MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES 3 (Industrial environment) Protection Insulation resistance NPN open-collector transistor • Maximum sink current: 200 mA (Note 3) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 200 mA sink current) 0.4 V or less (at 50 mA sink current) PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MS-SS5 (Sensor mounting bracket): 1 pc. Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73.4 °F. 2) 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. 3) The maximum sink current varies depending on the ambient temperature. Refer to “I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS (p.846)” for details. 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 845 Cylindrical Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor SPECIFICATIONS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS Threaded type PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS Type 0.8 mm 0.031 in ±15 % 1 mm 0.039 in ±15 % 2 mm 0.079 in ±15 % 0 to 0.6 mm 0 to 0.024 in 0 to 0.8 mm 0 to 0.031 in 0 to 1.6 mm 0 to 0.063 in Repeatability Supply voltage Output Output operation LASER MARKERS Short-circuit protection MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS Amplifier Built-in Ambient humidity Voltage withstandability Insulation resistance Vibration resistance Sensing range variation Other Products Material GX-F/H Cable GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX – Normally open Normally closed Incorporated 1 kHz 500 Hz Red LED (lights up when the output is ON) 3 (Industrial environment) IP67 (IEC) – 25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 25 to +80 °C – 13 to +176 °F 35 to 95 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH 500 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure 5 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each 200 m/s2 acceleration (20 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions ten times each 300 m/s2 acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions ten times each 300 m/s2 acceleration (30 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 ±20 % of sensing range at +20 °C +68 °F Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: % of sensing range at +20 °C +68 °F Within +15 –10 Voltage characteristics Within ±2 % for ±10 % fluctuation of the supply voltage Within ±2.5 % for ±15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage Enclosure: Brass (Nickel plated) Resin part: TPX Enclosure: Brass (Nickel plated) Resin part: ABS GXL GL NPN open-collector transistor • Maximum sink current: 200 mA (Note 3) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 200 mA sink current) 0.4 V or less (at 50 mA sink current) Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally Normally open closed open closed open closed open closed Protection Amplifierseparated GX-M 10 to 30 V DC   Ripple P-P 10 % or less DC-12 or DC-13 Pollution degree Ambient temperature 40 µm 1.575 mil or less 15 mA or less Operation indicator Shock resistance Selection Guide 8 µm 0.315 mil or less 12 to 24 V DC ±10 %   Ripple P-P 10 % or less Max. response frequency Environmental resistance FA COMPONENTS 20 µm 0.787 mil or less NPN open-collector transistor • Maximum sink current: 50 mA • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0V) • Residual voltage: 0.4 V or less (at 50 mA sink current) Utilization category ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS 10 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) Current consumption STATIC CONTROL DEVICES HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES Iron sheet 5 × 5 × t 1 mm 0.197 × 0.197 × t 0.039 in Iron sheet 8 × 8 × t 1 mm 0.315 × 0.315 × t 0.039 in Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in 15 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) MEASUREMENT SENSORS PLC GX-8MLB Max. operation distance (Note 2) Hysteresis WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS GX-8ML EMC Directive, RoHS Directive Stable sensing range (Note 2) INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS Non-shielded type Bending-resistant cable CE marking directive compliance Standard sensing object SENSOR OPTIONS Shielded type Bending-resistant cable Model No. GX-5M GX-5MB GX-5M-R GX-5MB-R GX-8M GX-8MB GX-8M-R GX-8MB-R Item PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS GX SERIES Cable extension Weight (Note 4) Accessories 0.08 mm2 3-core oil, heat 0.1 mm2 3-core bending, oil 0.14 mm2 3-core oil, heat 0.15 mm2 3-core bending, oil 0.14 mm2 3-core, oil, heat and cold and cold resistant cabtyre and heat resistant cabtyre and cold resistant cabtyre and heat resistant cabtyre resistant cabtyre cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. Net weight: 30 g approx. Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.14 mm2, or more, cable. Net weight: 60 g approx. Nut: 2 pcs. Nut: 2 pcs. Nut: 2 pcs. Nut: 2 pcs. Toothed lock washer: 1 pc. Toothed lock washer: 2 pcs. Toothed lock washer: 1 pc. Toothed lock washer: 2 pcs. Nut: 2 pcs. Toothed lock washer: 1 pc. Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73.4 °F. 2) 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. 3) The maximum sink current varies depending on the ambient temperature. Refer to “I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS (p.846)” for details. 4) The given weight of the threaded type includes the weight of nuts and toothed lock washers. Cylindrical Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor GX SERIES 846 I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS GX-5S□  GX-8M□  GX-8ML□ I/O circuit diagram PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Wiring diagram MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Color code (Brown) +V Brown Load (Black) Output Tr 200 mA max. (Note) ZD + – 200 • If a capacitor of 1 µF or more is connected between 0 V and output or between +V and output, connect a 100 Ω resistor in series as shown below. 1 μF or more (Black) Output Signal 100Ω (Blue) 0 V Internal circuit 1 μF or more 0V Users’ circuit 10 to 30 V DC Note: The maximum sink current varies depending on the ambient temperature. Symbols … D : Reverse supply polarity protection diode ZD: Surge absorption zener diode Tr : NPN output transistor +V AREA SENSORS Blue Users’ circuit (Brown) +V + – (Blue) 0 V Internal circuit Load Black 10 to 30 V DC Without the resistor, the shortcircuit protection is activated by the charge or discharge current of the capacitor, so that it results in delaying the response whenever the sensor switches. The connected resistor solves this problem. Max. sink current (mA) Sensor circuit D PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS 100 0 SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS SENSOR OPTIONS –25 –13 +55 +131 SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS +70 +158 WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS Ambient temperature (°C °F) MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES GX-3S□  GX-4S□  GX-5M□ I/O circuit diagram ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Wiring diagram Color code Sensor circuit D ZD Tr FA COMPONENTS (Brown) +V Load (Black) Output (Note) 50mA max. Brown + – 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % (Blue) 0 V Internal circuit Black Load + – Blue MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % UV CURING SYSTEMS Users’ circuit Note: GX-3S□, GX-4S□ and GX-5M□ do not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit at the output. Do not connect them directly to a power supply or a capacitive load. Symbols … D : Reverse supply polarity protection diode ZD: Surge absorption zener diode Tr : NPN output transistor Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX 847 Cylindrical Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL) FIBER SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS 2 0.079 Standard sensing object Iron sheet 5 × 5 × t 1 mm 0.197 × 0.197 × t 0.039 in 1 0.039 ℓ 0 4 0.157 PARTICULAR USE SENSORS LASER MARKERS PLC FA COMPONENTS 1 0.039 Other Products GXL Iron sheet a × a mm a × a in t 1 mm t 0.039 in 1 0.039 5 15 10 0.197 0.591 0.394 Sensing object side length a (mm in) 20 0.787 2 0.079 1 0.039 2 0.079 5 15 10 0.197 0.591 0.394 Sensing object side length a (mm in) 20 0.787 GX-8ML□ Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range 2 0.079 Standard sensing object Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in ℓ L 1 0.039 0 4 0.157 2 0 2 4 0.079 0.079 0.157 Left Center Right Operating point ℓ (mm in) Sensing range L (mm in) Setting distance L (mm in) GX-M GX As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 8 × 8 × t 1 mm 0.315 × 0.315 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. 1 0.039 0 2 0 2 4 0.079 0.079 0.157 Left Center Right Operating point ℓ (mm in) Iron sheet a × a mm a × a in t 1 mm L t 0.039 in GL GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 6 × 6 × t 1 mm 0.236 × 0.236 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range Standard sensing object Iron sheet 8 × 8 × t 1 mm 0.315 × 0.315 × t 0.039 in ℓ L 0 4 0.157 Amplifierseparated GX-F/H 2 0.079 0 2 0 2 4 0.079 0.079 0.157 Left Center Right Operating point ℓ (mm in) Sensing field Setting distance L (mm in) Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in 20 0.787 GX-8M□ MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS 15 5 10 0.591 0.197 0.394 Sensing object side length a (mm in) Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range Standard sensing object Iron sheet 6 × 6 × t 1 mm 0.236 × 0.236 × t 0.039 in ℓ L 2 0.079 0 4 0.157 HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Iron sheet a × a mm a × a in t 1 mm L t 0.039 in As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 5 × 5 × t 1 mm 0.197 × 0.197 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. 1 0.039 0 4 2 0 2 0.079 0.079 0.157 Left Center Right Operating point ℓ (mm in) Sensing field Setting distance L (mm in) STATIC CONTROL DEVICES L 2 0.079 GX-5S□ WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range Sensing range L (mm in) AREA SENSORS Sensing field Sensing range L (mm in) MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS GX-3S□  GX-4S□  GX-5M□ Sensing range L (mm in) PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Setting distance L (mm in) LASER SENSORS GX SERIES 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. 2 0.079 1 0.039 0 Iron sheet a × a mm a × a in t 1 mm L t 0.039 in 10 30 20 0.394 1.181 0.787 Sensing object side length a (mm in) 40 1.575 Cylindrical Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor 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 with set screw • Tighten the set screw on the flat surface of the sensor without applying excessive force. Make sure to use a set screw with a cup-point end. Set screw (M4 or less) (Note) • Note that the maximum tightening torque differs according to the location of the nuts. Note: To fasten GX-5M□, use a M3 or less set screw. Model No. Set screw tightening position A (mm in) Tightening torque GX-5M□ 5 to 10 0.197 to 0.394 0.29 N·m GX-8M□ 8 to 22 0.315 to 0.866 0.29 N·m B Set screw (M4 or less) Tightening B (mm in) C (mm in) torque Model No. GX-3S□ 3 0.118 GX-4S□ 5 to 10 0.197 to 0.394 3 0.118 0.58 N·m GX-5S□ 8 to 20 0.315 to 0.787 5 0.197 0.29 N·m GX-8ML□ 13 to 22 0.517 to 0.866 10 0.394 0.29 N·m • To fasten GX-3S□ and GX-4S□, use a M3 or less set screw and tighten it from a direction perpendicular to the operation indicator. Operation indicator Mounting plate Attached toothed lock washer (2 pcs. attached for “-R” type only) GX-5M□ GX-8ML□ Operation indicator Set screw • When using the C bracket, place it on the sensor at a distance of 3 mm 0.118 in or more from the sensor end. C bracket 3 mm 0.118 in or more • To fasten the non-shielded threaded type, tighten the set screw on the flat surface of the sensor. PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS Attached toothed lock washer Mounting plate SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS D (mm in) Tightening torque 2 to 3 0.079 to 0.118 0.49 N·m 3 0.118 or more 1.47 N·m 3 to 11 0.118 to 0.433 1.47 N·m 11 0.433 or more 3.43 N·m 9 to 11 0.345 to 0.433 0.98 N·m 11 0.433 or more 3.43 N·m Note: Mount such that the nuts do not protrude from the threaded portion. • The root truncation of the threads with GX-8M□ and  GX-8ML□ is shallow owing to strengthening of the sensors against tightening. When tapped hole on equipment to fix the sensors, the prepared hole must be ø7.2 mm ø0.283 in or more. Tapped hole PARTICULAR USE SENSORS 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 Sensor MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS 0.58 N·m Note: The protrusion should be kept C (mm in) or more to avoid reduction of sensing range. Operation indicator D 0.29 N·m 5 to 10 0.197 to 0.394 When using the C bracket C D Model No. FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS Mounting with nut GX-8M□ A 848 Refer to p.1579~ for general precautions. Mounting • The tightening torque should be as given below. GX SERIES Tap 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 849 Cylindrical Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS Distance from surrounding metal Influence of surrounding metal • The surrounding metal will affect the sensing performance. Keep the minimum distance specified in the table below. Background metal PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS E SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS STATIC CONTROL DEVICES LASER MARKERS F ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS G Metal FA COMPONENTS H Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX Parallel mounting J GX-5S□ GX-8M□ GX-8ML□ 3 0.118 3 0.118 Iron 1 1 1 GX-5S□ 4 0.157 0.65 approx. 0.83 approx. 0.7 approx. GX-5M□ 3 0.118 Stainless steel (SUS304) GX-8M□ 4 0.157 Brass 0.36 approx. 0.61 approx. 0.4 approx. GX-8ML□ 8 0.315 Aluminum 0.30 approx. 0.58 approx. 0.35 approx. Metal Others Model No. F (mm in) G (mm in) GX-3S□ ø12 ø0.472 3 0.118 GX-4S□ ø12 ø0.472 3 0.118 GX-5S□ ø15.4 ø0.606 5 0.197 GX-8ML□ ø30 ø1.181 10 0.394 • When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face to face, keep the minimum separation distance specified below to avoid mutual interference. Face to face mounting GX-5M□ GX-4S□ Mutual interference Selection Guide GX-3S□ GX-4S□ GX-3S□ • Sensing range may decrease if the sensor is completely embedded in metal. Especially for the non-threaded type and the non-shielded type, keep the minimum distance specified in the table below. HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES UV CURING SYSTEMS Correction coefficient E (mm in) Embedding of the sensor in metal PLC MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS • 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. Model No. Model No. INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS MEASUREMENT SENSORS Refer to p.1579~ for general precautions. Sensing range • As metal around the sensor may affect the sensing performance, pay attention to the following points. PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS GX SERIES Model No. H (mm in) J (mm in) GX-3S□ 16 0.630 16 0.630 GX-4S□ 16 0.630 16 0.630 GX-5S□ 20 0.787 15 0.591 GX-5M□ 10 0.394 10 0.394 GX-8M□ 20 0.787 15 0.591 GX-8ML□ 50 1.969 30 1.181 • Do not use during the initial transient time (10 ms) after the power supply is switched on. • Make sure that stress by forcible bend or pulling is not applied directly to the sensor cable joint. • GX-3S□, GX-4S□ and GX-5M□ do not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit at the output. Do not connect them directly to a power supply or a capacitive load. Cylindrical Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) Sensor 19 0.748 ø3.8 ø0.150 30 1.181 Sensor 4.4 0.173 Toothed lock washer (Internally toothed) 8 0.315 Sensor 3 0.118 7.4 0.291 MS-SS3-2 Flat part ø5 ø0.197 3 0.118 ø6.4 ø0.252 ø3.5 ø0.138 cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long 6 0.236 STATIC CONTROL DEVICES Sensor 12 0.472 ø15 ø0.591 7.4 0.291 3 0.118 Toothed lock washer (Internally toothed) 24 0.945 Operation indicator (Red) 6 0.236 Flat part M8 × 1 0.039 thread MS-SS3 MS-SS5 2-ø3.5 ø0.138 mounting holes (4.75) (0.187) C 14 0.551 ø3.5 ø0.138 cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long Model No. Symbols A A B B 4 0.157 4 0.157 PLC HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS Sensor mounting bracket for GX-3S□ (Accessory for GX-3S□) Sensor mounting bracket for GX-5S□ (Accessory for GX-5S□) t 0.45 t 0.018 Note: By using the C bracket, the applicable tightening force can be doubled. LASER MARKERS FA COMPONENTS ø5 ø0.197 M8 × 1 0.039 thread C bracket for GX-3S□ (Accessory for GX-3S□) SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS MEASUREMENT SENSORS 30 1.181 M5 × 0.5 0.020 thread 30 1.181 Operation indicator (Red) SENSOR OPTIONS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS ø3.8 ø0.150 4 0.157 GX-8ML□ 3 0.118 Toothed lock washer (Internally toothed) 30 1.181 ø15 ø0.591 ø2.6 ø0.102 cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long 19 0.748 Flat part 12 0.472 Operation indicator (Red) 18 0.709 2 0.079 INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS ø3.5 ø0.138 cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long GX-8M□ SAFETY LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS ø2.6 ø0.102 cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long GX-5M□ Operation indicator (Red) 30 1.181 MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS ø10 ø0.394 ø5.4 ø0.213 LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Operation indicator (Red) 4 0.157 FIBER SENSORS AREA SENSORS ø4.4 ø0.173 ø2.6 ø0.102 cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long Sensor 3 0.118 Sensor 19 0.748 GX-5S□ 17.1 0.673 GX-4S□ Operation indicator (Red) 30 1.181 850 The CAD data can be downloaded from our website. GX-3S□ 4 0.157 GX SERIES 8 0.315 16 0.630 Material: Nylon 66 4 0.157 D Selection Guide MS-SS3 MS-SS5 16 0.630 18 0.709 9 0.354 10 0.394 Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated Other Products C 6.3 0.248 8.3 0.327 GX-F/H D 4.9 0.193 6.1 0.240 GXL Applicable model No. GX-3S□ GX-5S□ GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX