Retroreflective Sensors on Applied Automation

Panasonic PM-U25-P is a compact U-shaped (fork type) photoelectric sensor designed for precise object detection with a 6mm passageway. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +55°C and is equipped with a pre-wired 1m 4-core 0.09mm2 cabtyre bending-resistant PVC cable with bare flying leads for connection. This sensor offers a degree of protection rated at IP64 and is constructed with a PBT housing. It features a sensing distance of 6mm and utilizes infrared (IR) light with a wavelength of 855 nm for detection. The PM-U25-P provides two digital outputs: one NPN open-collector output for Light-ON and another for Dark-ON, both supporting 24Vdc at 50mA. It boasts a rapid response time of 80µs (0.00008 s) and includes an orange LED for visual operation indication. The current consumption is minimal at 15mA (0.015 A), and it can detect objects as small as 0.8x1.2mm.

Panasonic PM-F45-P is a compact U-shaped (fork-type) photoelectric sensor designed for a 6mm passageway. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +55°C and is equipped with a pre-wired 1m 4-core 0.09mm2 cabtyre PVC cable that terminates with bare flying leads. This sensor offers a degree of protection rated at IP64 and is constructed with a PBT housing. It features a sensing distance of 6mm and utilizes infrared (IR) light with a wavelength of 855 nm for detection. The PM-F45-P provides two digital outputs: one NPN open-collector output for Light-ON and another for Dark-ON, both supporting 24Vdc at 50mA. It boasts a rapid response time of 80µs (0.00008 s) and includes an orange LED as a visual position indicator. The current consumption of this sensor is 15mA (0.015 A), and it is capable of detecting objects as small as 0.8x1.2mm.

Panasonic EX-Z11B is a photo-electric sensor designed with a PBT housing and a polycarbonate lens, suitable for ambient air temperatures ranging from -10 to +55 °C. It offers a degree of protection rated at IP67 and utilizes red light for detection, capable of identifying objects as small as 0.3mm. This sensor features an orange LED for operation indication and a green LED for stability, with a response time of 500µs (0.0005 s). It includes 1 x digital output (NPN open-collector / 24Vdc / 20mA) and operates in a Dark-ON mode. The sensing distance is set at 0.05m (5cm, 50mm), and it is equipped with output short-circuit protection. The EX-Z11B is an ultra-miniature photoelectric sensor that functions as a thru-beam emitter+receiver pair with side sensing and built-in amplification. It comes pre-wired with a 2m 3-core (2-core on emitter side) 0.1mm2 cabtyre cable terminated with bare end flying leads. The cable consists of 2 cores, and the sensor operates at a wavelength of 650 nm, with a measurement accuracy of 20µm (repeatability).

Panasonic EX-Z12B-P is a photo-electric sensor designed with a PBT housing and a polycarbonate lens. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -10 to +55°C and offers a degree of protection rated at IP67. This sensor emits red light and can detect objects as small as 0.5mm. It features an orange LED for operation indication and a green LED for stability, with a response time of 500µs (0.0005 s). The EX-Z12B-P provides 1 x digital output (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 20mA) and operates in Dark-ON mode. It has a sensing distance of 0.2m (20cm, 200mm) and includes protection functions such as outputs short-circuit protection. This ultra-miniature photoelectric sensor is a thru-beam emitter+receiver pair with side sensing and built-in amplification. It comes pre-wired with a 2m 3-core (2-core on emitter side) 0.1mm2 cabtyre cable terminated with bare end flying leads. The cable consists of 2 cores, and the sensor has a wavelength of 650 nm with a measurement accuracy of 30µm (repeatability).

Panasonic PM-F65-P is a compact U-shaped (fork-type) photoelectric sensor designed for a 6mm passageway. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +55°C and is pre-equipped with a 4-pin connector for connectivity. This sensor, with a protection degree of IP40, is housed in PBT material, ensuring durability within its specified working conditions. It offers a sensing distance of 6mm and utilizes infrared light with a wavelength of 855 nm for detection. The PM-F65-P features two digital outputs: one NPN open-collector output for Light-ON and another for Dark-ON, both supporting 24Vdc at 50mA. It boasts a rapid response time of 80µs and includes an orange LED as a visual position indicator. The sensor's current consumption is minimal at 15mA, and it is capable of detecting objects as small as 0.8x1.2mm.

Panasonic PM-T45 is a compact U-Shaped (fork type) photoelectric sensor designed with a 5mm passageway. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +55°C and is pre-equipped with a connector for ease of connection. This sensor features a U-shaped fork design, with a sensing distance of 5mm and utilizes infrared (IR) light with a wavelength of 940 nm for detection. It offers two digital outputs: one NPN open-collector output for Light-ON and another for Dark-ON, both supporting 24Vdc at 50mA. The PM-T45 has a rapid response time of 100µs (0.0001 s) and includes an orange LED as a visual position indicator. Its current consumption is minimal at 15mA (0.015 A), and it can detect objects as small as 0.8x1.8mm.

Panasonic ST4-C12EX is a control unit designed with a high function safety beam controller feature. It is constructed with an ABS housing, ensuring durability within its specified applications. This unit offers a degree of protection rated at IP40, making it suitable for environments where protection against solid objects greater than 1mm is required. It is equipped with 2 digital outputs, which are selectable NPN/PNP open-collector outputs, capable of handling 24Vdc with a current range of 60-200mA (OSSD1+OSSD2). The response times of the ST4-C12EX vary based on the mode of operation, with an ON (auto reset) response time of 9ms / 0.09 s, an ON (manual reset) response time of 14ms / 0.14 s, and an OFF response time of 25ms / 0.025 s.

Panasonic PM-R65-P is a compact U-shaped (fork or T-Type) photoelectric sensor designed for precise object detection with a 5mm passageway. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +55°C and is equipped with a pre-wired 1m 4-core 0.09mm2 cabtyre cable that terminates with bare flying leads. This sensor features a sensing distance of 5mm and utilizes infrared (IR) light with a wavelength of 940 nm for detection. It offers two digital outputs: one NPN open-collector for Light-ON and another for Dark-ON, both supporting 24Vdc at 50mA. The PM-R65-P has a rapid response time of 100µs (0.0001 s) and includes an orange LED for visual position indication. Its current consumption is 15mA (0.015 A), and it can detect objects as small as 0.8x1.8mm.

Panasonic PM-R65 is a compact U-shaped (fork R-Type) photoelectric sensor designed for precise object detection with a 6mm passageway. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +55°C and is pre-equipped with a 4-pin connector for easy installation. The sensor offers a degree of protection rated at IP40 and is constructed from PBT material, ensuring durability. It features a sensing distance of 6mm and utilizes infrared light with a wavelength of 855 nm for detection. The PM-R65 provides two digital outputs (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 50mA), supporting both Light-ON and Dark-ON operations, with a rapid response time of 80µs. An orange LED serves as a visual position indicator, and the sensor has a low current consumption of 15mA. It is capable of detecting objects as small as 0.8x1.2mm, making it suitable for a variety of applications.

Panasonic PM-L45-P-C3 is a compact U-shaped (L-Type) photoelectric sensor designed for a 6mm passageway. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +55°C and is equipped with a pre-wired 1m 4-core 0.09mm2 cabtyre PVC cable that terminates with bare flying leads. This sensor offers a degree of protection rated at IP64 and is constructed with a PBT housing. It features a sensing distance of 6mm and utilizes infrared (IR) light with a wavelength of 855 nm for detection. The PM-L45-P-C3 provides two digital outputs (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 50mA), supporting both Light-ON and Dark-ON configurations, and has a rapid response time of 80µs / 0.00008 s. An orange LED serves as a visual position indicator, and the sensor has a current consumption of 15mA / 0.015 A. It is capable of detecting objects as small as 0.8x1.2mm.