Retroreflective Sensors on Applied Automation

Panasonic CX-483 is a compact photoelectric sensor designed for transparent object sensing. It features a PBT housing and a polycarbonate lens, with an ambient air temperature for operation ranging from -25 to +55°C and a degree of protection rated at IP67. This sensor emits infrared light with a wavelength of 870 nm and can detect objects as small as 50mm within a sensing distance of 0.05m to 1m. It offers a quick response time of 1ms / 0.001 s and includes a digital output (NPN open-collector / 24Vdc / 100mA). The CX-483 operates in both Light-ON and Dark-ON modes and is equipped with an orange LED for operation indication and a green LED for stability indication. It is pre-wired with a 2m 3-core 0.2mm2 cabtyre cable terminated with bare end flying leads, facilitating easy installation and connection.

Panasonic CX-413-P-Z is a compact photoelectric thru-beam sensor emitter and receiver pair designed for detecting objects with a minimum size of 12mm from a distance of up to 30 meters. It is constructed with a PBT housing and an acrylic lens, ensuring durability within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +55°C. This sensor operates with an infrared light source at a wavelength of 850 nm and features a high degree of protection rated at IP67, making it suitable for various industrial environments. It provides quick response times of 2ms / 0.002 s and includes a digital output (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 100mA) for efficient signal processing. The CX-413-P-Z offers both Light-ON and Dark-ON operating modes and is equipped with an orange LED for operation indication, a green LED for stability, and another green LED for power indication. It comes pre-equipped with a 3-pin M8 plugin connector for easy installation and features a 3-core cable for its electrical connections.

Panasonic CX-411A-P-C05 is a basic compact photoelectric sensor emitter+receiver pair designed for detecting objects with a minimum size of 12mm from up to 10 meters away. It operates with a red light of 680 nm wavelength and includes an orange LED for operation indication, a green LED for stability, and another green LED for power indication. The sensor is housed in PBT material with an acrylic lens, ensuring durability within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +55 °C. It offers a high degree of protection with an IP67 rating, suitable for various environments. The CX-411A-P-C05 features a quick response time of 1ms / 0.001 s and includes 1 x digital output (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 100mA) for connectivity. It operates in Light-ON mode and is pre-wired with a 0.5m/50cm 3-core (2-core on emitter side) 0.2mm2 cabtyre cable terminated with bare end flying leads, facilitating easy installation and integration into various systems.

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 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 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 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 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 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 ST4-A1-J02 is a photo-electric sensor designed for intrinsically safe applications, meeting Category 4 / PL e / SIL3 safety requirements. This sensor is an emitter+receiver pair housed in PBT Polybutylene terephthalate with an acrylic lens. It features a compact length of 0.2m / 20cm and is pre-wired with a 0.2m / 20cm shielded cable pigtailed with a connector for easy installation. The ST4-A1-J02 offers a degree of protection rated at IP67, making it suitable for various environmental conditions. It has a sensing distance range from 0.1m to 15m (100-15000mm or 0.326-49.213ft). The emitter's current consumption is 11mA (0.011 A), and the receiver's is 9mA (0.009 A). This sensor operates with an infrared (IR) light at a wavelength of 870 nm.