Retroreflective Sensors on Applied Automation

Panasonic PM-R25-R is a compact U-shaped (fork R-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 from PBT material for its housing. With a sensing distance of 6mm and utilizing infrared light with a wavelength of 855 nm for detection, it features two digital outputs: one NPN open-collector for Light-ON and another for Dark-ON, both supporting 24Vdc at 50mA. The PM-R25-R has a rapid response time of 80µs (0.00008 s) and includes an orange LED for operation indication. Its current consumption is 15mA (0.015 A), and it can detect objects as small as 0.8x1.2mm.

Panasonic PM-R25 is a compact U-Shaped/fork (R-Type) photoelectric sensor designed for a 5mm passageway. It operates within an ambient air temperature range of -25 to +55°C and is pre-wired with a 1m 4-core 0.09mm2 cabtyre cable that terminates with bare flying leads. The sensor features a U-shaped fork shape with a sensing distance of 5mm and utilizes infrared (IR) light with a wavelength of 940 nm for detection. It offers two digital outputs (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 50mA) for both Light-ON and Dark-ON conditions, with a response time of 100µs / 0.0001 s. An orange LED serves as a visual position indicator. The current consumption of the PM-R25 is 15mA / 0.015 A, and it can detect objects as small as 0.8x1.8mm.

Panasonic PM-K25-C3 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 from PBT material for its housing. It features a sensing distance of 6mm and utilizes infrared light with a wavelength of 855 nm for detection. The PM-K25-C3 provides two digital outputs (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 50mA), one for Light-ON and another for Dark-ON conditions, with a response time of 80µs. An orange LED serves as a visual position indicator, and the sensor has a current consumption of 15mA. It is capable of detecting objects as small as 0.8x1.2mm.

Panasonic PM-F25-C3 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-wired with a 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 light with a wavelength of 855 nm for detection. The PM-F25-C3 is equipped with two digital outputs (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 50mA), supporting both Light-ON and Dark-ON operations, and has a response time of 80µs. An orange LED serves as a visual position indicator. The current consumption of the device is 15mA, and it can detect objects as small as 0.8x1.2mm.

Panasonic LS-H102-C5 is a photo-electric sensor featuring a square laser (Class 1) sensor head emitter and receiver pair. It emits red light with a wavelength of 660 nm and has a rectangular shape. The cover is made of acrylic, while the housing is constructed from PBT. This sensor is pre-wired with a 5m 2-core 0.09mm2 shielded cable that ends in bare flying leads. It has a 5mm spot diameter and operates within an ambient air temperature range of -10 to +55°C. The LS-H102-C5 offers a degree of protection rated at IP67 and includes two shielded core circuits. It is capable of sensing distances up to 1m (100cm or 1000mm) and features an orange LED for visual position indication.

Panasonic HG-C1100L3-P is a photo-electric sensor featuring micro-laser (Class 2) distance triangulation technology with a measurement center at 100mm. It is constructed with a die-cast aluminium housing and an acrylic front cover. This sensor is pre-wired with a 2m 4-core PVC cable with bare end flying leads, ensuring easy integration into various systems. It offers a degree of protection rated at IP67, making it suitable for challenging environments. The current consumption is minimal at 40mA / 0.04 A. It boasts a sensing distance of 0.1m (10cm, 100mm) and provides versatile response times of 1.5ms, 5ms, or 10ms (0.0015s, 0.005s, 0.01s), catering to a range of operational needs.

Panasonic HG-C1050L3-P is a photo-electric sensor designed for precise distance measurement through micro-laser (Class 2) triangulation, featuring a 50mm measurement center. It is constructed with a die-cast aluminium housing and an acrylic front cover, ensuring durability. This sensor is pre-wired with a 2m 4-core PVC cable with bare end flying leads for easy integration. It offers a high degree of protection with an IP67 rating, suitable for challenging environments. The current consumption is minimal at 40mA / 0.04 A, and it can accurately sense distances as close as 0.05m (5cm, 50mm). With response times selectable between 1.5ms, 5ms, and 10ms (0.0015s, 0.005s, 0.01s), it allows for flexible application in various automation tasks.

Panasonic EX-Z13FB-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 is capable of detecting objects as small as 1mm. It features an orange LED for operation indication and a green LED for stability, ensuring clear visual feedback. The response time of the sensor is 500µs (0.0005 s), and it includes 1 x digital output (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 20mA) for connectivity. Designed for Dark-ON operating mode, it has a sensing distance of 0.5m and includes protection against outputs short-circuit. This ultra-miniature photoelectric sensor is a thru-beam emitter+receiver pair with front sensing and built-in amplification. It connects via a pre-wired 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 with a wavelength of 650 nm. Its measurement accuracy is noted at 50µm (repeatability), ensuring precise detection for various applications.

Panasonic EX-Z13B-P-R is a photo-electric sensor designed with a PBT housing and a polycarbonate lens, suitable for operating in 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 1mm. This sensor features an orange LED for operation indication and a green LED for stability, ensuring clear visual feedback. It boasts a rapid response time of 500µs / 0.0005 s and includes 1 x digital output (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 20mA) for connectivity. Designed for Dark-ON operating mode, it has a sensing distance of up to 0.5m and is equipped with output short-circuit protection for enhanced durability. This ultra-miniature photoelectric sensor operates as a thru-beam emitter+receiver pair with side sensing, includes a bending-resistant cable with built-in amplification, and is connected via a pre-wired 2m 3-core (2-core on emitter side) 0.1mm2 cabtyre cable with bare end flying leads. The sensor operates with a wavelength of 650 nm and delivers measurement accuracy with 50µm repeatability.

Panasonic EX-13EA-C5 is a photo-electric sensor designed with a polyethylene terephthalate housing and a polyalylate lens. It operates with a current consumption of 10mA / 0.01 A for both the emitter and receiver. This sensor offers a degree of protection rated at IP67 and emits red light for detection purposes. It is capable of detecting opaque objects as small as 2mm / 0.079". The unit features an orange LED that lights up when the output is ON and a green LED that indicates a stable light received or stable dark condition. With a response time of 0.5ms / 0.0005 s and a single digital output (NPN open-collector / 24Vdc / 50mA), it operates in Light-ON mode. The sensing distance is set at 0.5m / 50cm / 500mm / 19.685in. It includes protection functions such as outputs short-circuit protection and is characterized by its ultra-slim design with side sensing and built-in amplification. The connection is facilitated by a pre-wired 5m 3-core (2-core on emitter side) 0.1mm2 cabtyre cable terminated with bare end flying leads. The wavelength of the emitted light is 680 nm.