Retroreflective Sensors on Applied Automation

Panasonic PM-K25-R 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 light with a wavelength of 855 nm for detection. The PM-K25-R provides two digital outputs: one NPN open-collector 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 current consumption is minimal at 15mA, and it can detect objects as small as 0.8x1.2mm.

Panasonic LS-H101 is a photo-electric sensor featuring a cylindrical laser (Class 1) sensor head emitter and receiver pair. It emits red light with a wavelength of 660 nm and has a sensing distance of 1m (100cm or 1000mm). The sensor is encased in a polycarbonate cover and stainless steel (SUS303) housing, ensuring durability. It is pre-wired with a 2m 2-core 0.09mm2 shielded cable with bare end flying leads for connectivity. The sensor has a spot diameter of 5mm and operates within an ambient air temperature range of -10 to +55°C. It offers a degree of protection rated at IP40 and includes an orange LED as a visual position indicator for operation. The sensor's cable contains 2 shielded cores.

Panasonic LS-501P-C2 is an amplifier designed for sensor applications, featuring a laser sensor amplifier that is compliant with FDA regulations. It includes functions such as an interference prevention function, OFF-delay/ON-delay timer ranging from 0.5ms to 32s, a one-shot timer for sensitivity setting, and options for 2-point teaching, limit teaching, full auto teaching, and manual adjustment. It supports AND/OR/XOR logical operations between output1 and the calculation target. The case cover and housing are made of polycarbonate. This part is pre-wired with a 2m 6-core 0.2mm2 cabtyre cable with bare end flying leads. It offers protection functions including outputs short-circuit protection and operates within an ambient air temperature range of -10 to +55°C. It has an IP40 degree of protection and includes 1 x analog output (4-20mA) for monitor current output. The operating modes are Light-ON and Dark-ON, with a current consumption of 50mA / 0.05 A in normal mode and 40mA / 0.04 A in Eco mode. It features 2 x digital outputs (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 50mA) and a response time that varies from 60µs to 24ms depending on the setting. The visual position indicator includes an orange LED for operation, a green LED for light emission, and a yellow LED for output selection. It has a 4-digit red LED display and a 4-digit green LED display for output and settings visualization. The power consumption is 1.2 W in normal mode and 0.98 W in Eco mode.

Panasonic HG-C1400L3-P-J is a photo-electric sensor designed for precise distance measurement using micro-laser (Class 2) triangulation technology. It features a measurement center at 400mm and is housed in die-cast aluminium with an acrylic front cover. This sensor is pre-wired with a 4-core PVC cable that terminates in an M12 connector, ensuring easy integration into existing systems. It offers a degree of protection rated at IP67, making it suitable for challenging environments. The current consumption is minimal at 40mA or 0.04 A. It can accurately sense distances up to 0.4m (40cm, 400mm) and provides response times of 1.5ms, 5ms, or 10ms (0.0015s, 0.005s, 0.01s), allowing for flexible application across various industries.

Panasonic HG-C1200L3-P-J is a photo-electric sensor featuring micro-laser (Class 2) distance triangulation technology for precise measurements with a 200mm 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 4-core PVC cable that terminates in an M12 connector for easy integration. It offers a high degree of protection with an IP67 rating, suitable for challenging environments. The current consumption is low at 40mA (0.04 A), minimizing energy use. It provides a sensing distance of 0.2m (20cm, 200mm) and boasts a fast response time, selectable among 1.5ms, 5ms, or 10ms (0.0015s, 0.005s, 0.01s), accommodating various application needs.

Panasonic HG-C1030L3-P is a photo-electric sensor designed for precise distance measurement using micro-laser (Class 2) triangulation with a 30mm measurement center. It features a durable 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 installation. It offers a sensing distance of 3cm to 30mm and can operate with response times of 1.5ms, 5ms, or 10ms. With a current consumption of 40mA (0.04 A) and a high degree of protection rated at IP67, this sensor is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

Panasonic EX-Z13B-R is a photo-electric sensor designed with a PBT housing and a polycarbonate lens, capable of operating within an ambient air temperature range of -10 to +55 °C. It offers a degree of protection rated at IP67 and utilizes red light for detection, with a minimum detectable object size of 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 (NPN open-collector / 24Vdc / 20mA) for connectivity. The EX-Z13B-R operates in Dark-ON mode and has a sensing distance of up to 0.5m. It is equipped with protection functions including outputs short-circuit protection and is characterized by its ultra-miniature design. This photoelectric sensor comes as a thru-beam emitter+receiver pair with side sensing, a bending-resistant cable, 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 sensor operates with a wavelength of 650 nm and delivers measurement accuracy with 50µm repeatability.

Panasonic EX-Z13FA 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 1mm. This sensor features an orange LED for operation indication and a green LED for stability, with a rapid response time of 500µs / 0.0005 s. It includes 1 x digital output (NPN open-collector / 24Vdc / 20mA) and operates in Light-ON mode. The EX-Z13FA has a sensing distance of 0.5m and is equipped with output short-circuit protection. It is an ultra-miniature photoelectric sensor that functions as a thru-beam emitter+receiver pair with front sensing and built-in amplification. The connection is facilitated by a pre-wired 2m 3-core (2-core on emitter side) 0.1mm2 cabtyre cable 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 characterized by 50µm repeatability.

Panasonic EX-L261-C5 is a photo-electric sensor made from PBT for the case and glass for the lens, designed to operate within an ambient air temperature range of -10 to +55°C. It has a current consumption of 15mA / 0.015 A and offers a degree of protection rated at IP67. This sensor emits red light with a detectable object size as small as 0.01mm and features an orange LED for operation indication and a green LED for stability indication. With a response time of 500µs / 0.0005 s, it includes 1 x digital output (NPN open-collector / 24Vdc / 50mA) and supports both Light-ON and Dark-ON operating modes. The sensing distance ranges from 2cm to 7cm (20-70mm), and it is equipped with protection functions including outputs short-circuit protection and inverse polarity protection. This ultra-compact laser (Class 1) sensor with a built-in amplifier also offers continuously variable sensitivity adjustment. It comes pre-wired with a 5m 4-core 0.15mm2 cabtyre cable with bare end flying leads, featuring 4 cores for the cable and 2 cores for the emitter in the receiver. The sensor has a 1mm diameter spot, a cable length of 5m, and operates at a wavelength of 655 nm.

Panasonic EX-L212-P-J is a photo-electric sensor made from PBT for the case and glass for the lens, designed to operate within an ambient air temperature range of -10 to +55°C. It consumes 10mA / 0.01 A of current and offers a degree of protection rated at IP67. The sensor features a spot size of 8mm x 5.5mm and emits red light with a wavelength of 655 nm. It can detect objects as small as 3mm within a sensing distance of up to 3m. The visual position indicator includes an orange LED for operation, a green LED for stability, and another green LED for power-ON status. With a response time of 500µs / 0.0005 s, it provides 1 x digital output (PNP open-collector / 24Vdc / 50mA) and operates in both Light-ON and Dark-ON modes. The sensor is equipped with protection functions against outputs short-circuit and inverse polarity. It also features a long sensing range, ultra-compact laser (Class 1) with a built-in amplifier, continuously variable sensitivity adjustment, and comes pre-wired with an M8 connector pigtail. The cable includes 4 cores for the receiver and 2 cores for the emitter.