GX-F12B-P
Inductive Proximity Sensor, Flat, GX-F Series, Front Sensing, 4 mm, PNP-NC, 12 V to 24 V, Pre-wired
- Manufacturer: PANASONIC
- Product type: Inductive Proximity Sensors
- Sensing Range Max:4mm; Thread Size - Metric:-; Sensor Output:PNP; Supply Voltage DC Min:12V; Supply Voltage DC Max:24V; Product Range:GX-F Series; SVHC:No SVHC (07-Jul-2017); Sensor Input:
- SVHC: No SVHC (23-Jan-2024)
- Product Range: GX-F Series
- Sensing Range Max: 4mm
- Sensor Output Type: PNP
- Supply Voltage DC Max: 24V
- Supply Voltage DC Min: 12V
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| Units per pack | 1 |
| Price | 24.9 € |
| Current stock | 10+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor Amplifier Built-in **GX-F/H SERIES**
807
**■** General terms and conditions ............. F-7 **■** Sensor selection guide ................. P.803~ FIBER Related Information ~~2~~ SENSORS |[ae] **■** Glossary of terms........................ P.1482~ **■** General precautions ................... P.1485~ LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS Conforming to MICRO EMC Directive PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY ~~S~~ EZ SENSORS PARTICULAR USE SENSORS SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENTSENSORS SUNX website yO **panasonic.net id/pidhttp://www.sunx.comx/globalhttp://www.sunx.comx/globalx/global** PNP output Oil resistant type available STATIC ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS **Industry No. 1* in stable sensing** PLC
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Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated **GX-F/H** ~~—~~ **GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
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Conforming to<br>EMC Directive<br>SUNX website yO panasonic.net id/pidhttp://www.sunx.comx/globalhttp://www.sunx.comx/globalx/global PNP output Oil resistant Different freq.<br>type available type available<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
- Based on research conducted by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX as of November 2012 among equivalent rectangular inductive sensors.
## **Can be installed with ample space**
This sensor has the longest stable sensing range among the same level of rectangular inductive proximity sensors in the industry. It is easy to install the sensor.
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Maximum operation distance<br>Stable sensing range<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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GX-F/H<br>series<br>Previous<br>model<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
|Type|Type|Maximum<br>operation<br>distance|Stable sensingrange|Stable sensingrange|
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||||**GX-F/H**<br>series|Previous model|
|**GX-**<br>□**6**||1.6 mm0.063 in|0 to 1.3 mm0.051 in|0 to 1.2 mm0.047 in|
|**GX-**<br>□**8**||2.5 mm0.098 in|0 to 2.1 mm0.083 in|0 to 1.8 mm0.709 in|
|**GX-**<br>□**12**||4.0 mm0.157 in|0 to 3.3 mm0.130 in|0 to 3.0 mm0.118 in|
|**GX-**<br>□**15**<br>Long sensing<br>range||5.0 mm0.197 in|0 to 4.2 mm0.165 in|0 to 4.0 mm0.157 in|
||Long sensing<br>range|8.0 mm0.315 in|0 to 6.7 mm0.264 in|0 to 6.4 mm0.252 in|
* With standard sensing object
**Variation at the maximum operation distance is within ±8 %**
Thorough adjustment and control of sensing sensitivity greatly reduces individual sensor differences and variations.
The work of adjusting sensor positions when using multiple sensors and when sensors have been replaced is much easier.
Example: **GX-** □ **8**
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0.4 mm 0.016 in or less<br>Operation distance variation: 0.4 mm 0.016 in or less*<br>For the<br>Standard GX- □ 8<br>60% sensing object Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 8 %<br>less (2.3 to 2.7 mm 0.091 to 0.106 in)<br>1.0 mm 0.039 in or less Operation distance variation: 1.0 mm 0.039 in or less<br>Standard<br>sensing Previous<br>object model<br>Image Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 20 %<br>(2.0 to 3.0 mm 0.079 to 0.118 in)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
## **Temperature characteristics vary within ±8 %**
Components such as the sensor coil and core and product design have been totally revised to provide excellent temperature characteristics.
Stable sensing can be obtained regardless of the time of day or the yearly season.
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GX-F/H series<br>Previous models<br>16.0<br>14.0 Sensing range within temperatures<br>12.0 of –25 to +70 °C<br>10.0 (–13 to +158 °F) are within<br>8.0 ±8 % of the range at +23 °C (+73 °F)<br>6.0 23 °C Previous models:<br>4.0 73 °F ( within +15–10 % )<br>2.0<br>0.0<br>–2.0<br>–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70<br>–4 14 32 50 68 86 104 122 140 158<br>Ambient temperature [°C °F]<br>Rate of variation in sensing range [%]<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
* Typical
* Not including temperature characteristics.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
808
FIBER SENSORS
PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS LIGHT CURTAINS / SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSORS
PARTICULAR USE SENSORS
## ~~ee~~ **APPLICATIONS**
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Muting control of light curtains Positioning processing equipment Positioning metal pallets<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
LASER SENSORS
## ~~ee~~ **ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE**
## **10 times the durability! (Compared to previous models)**
The new integrated construction method used provides shock resistance of 10,000 m/s[2] (approx. 1,000 G in X, Y and Z directions for three times each), and vibration resistance clears durability tests of between 10 and 500 Hz (3 mm 0.118 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for 2 hours each). In addition, resistance to impulse noise is approx. three times greater than for previous models.
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Checking up / down<br>operation of<br>compact molding<br>equipment<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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Sensing presence of metallic<br>objects on a part feeder<br>rT iL<br>s | Vibration resistance: 500 Hz<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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Shock resistance:<br> 1,000 G<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
eee **FUNCTIONS Indicators are easy to see over a wide field of view** A prism with a wide field of view has been developed. This has greatly improved the visibility of the operation indicators.
## **Highly resistant to water or oil! IP68G* protective construction**
The new integrated construction method used improves environmental resistance performance.
The IP68G prevents damage to the sensor by stopping water and oil getting inside.
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GX-H □<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
SENSOR OPTIONS SIMPLE WIRE-SAVING UNITS WIRE-SAVING SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT SENSORS STATIC ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC
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FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS
UV CURING
SYSTEMS
* For details, refer to the “ **SPECIFICATIONS** (p.812~)”.
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**Tightening strength increased with no damage! (excluding GX-□6)**
**Conductor thickness doubled to make wiring much easier! (GX-□6/□8 only)** The conductor’s thickness was doubled for the **GX-□6/□8** . This makes it easier to handle and perform crimping work on the cables. In addition, the tensile strength of the crimping area has become higher.
A metal sleeve has been inserted. It prevents the sensor from being damaged by tightening too much.
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GX-□8 , GX-□12 GX-□15<br>Metal sleeve<br>Metal sleeve<br>Approx. 1.4 times<br>greater than before<br>M3 screw M3 screw<br>Tightening torque: 0.7 N ∙ m or less Tightening torque: 1 N ∙ m or less<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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0.08 mm [2] 0.15 mm [2]<br>Previous model GX-□6, GX-□8<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated **GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
809
LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS 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 ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS
PLC
HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS
Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated **GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
FIBER SENSORS
## **ORDER GUIDE**
## **GX-6 type**
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Model No.<br>Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Output Output operation<br>(Note 2)<br>GX-F6A<br>Normally open<br>GX-F6AI<br>6 0.236<br>24.5 GX-F6B<br>6 0.236 0.965 GX-F6BI Normally closed<br>NPN open-collector<br>GX-H6A transistor<br>Normally open<br>Maximum GX-H6AI<br>6 0.236 25 operation distance GX-H6B<br>6 0.236 0.984 1.6 mm 0.063 in GX-H6BI Normally closed<br>(0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in) GX-F6A-P<br>Normally open<br>GX-F6AI-P<br>6 0.236<br>24.5 Stable sensing range GX-F6B-P<br>0.965 Normally closed<br>6 0.236 GX-F6BI-P<br>PNP open-collector<br>GX-H6A-P transistor<br>Normally open<br>GX-H6AI-P<br>6 0.236<br>25 GX-H6B-P<br>6 0.236 0.984 GX-H6BI-P Normally closed<br>Front sensing<br>NPN output<br>Top sensing<br>Front sensing<br>PNP output<br>Top sensing<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Notes: 1) 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.
2) “ **I** ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
## **GX-8 type**
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Model No.<br>Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Output Output operation<br>(Note 2)<br>GX-F8A<br>Normally open<br>7.4 0.291 GX-F8AI<br>23 GX-F8B<br>8 0.315 0.906 Normally closed<br>GX-F8BI<br>NPN open-collector<br>GX-H8A transistor<br>Normally open<br>GX-H8AI<br>Maximum<br>8.2 0.323<br>25 operation distance GX-H8B<br>8 0.315 0.984 2.5 mm 0.098 in GX-H8BI Normally closed<br>(0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in) GX-F8A-P<br>Normally open<br>7.4 0.291 GX-F8AI-P<br>23 Stable sensing range GX-F8B-P<br>8 0.315 0.906 Normally closed<br>GX-F8BI-P<br>PNP open-collector<br>GX-H8A-P transistor<br>Normally open<br>GX-H8AI-P<br>8.2 0.323<br>25 GX-H8B-P<br>8 0.315 0.984 Normally closed<br>GX-H8BI-P<br>Front sensing<br>NPN output<br>Top sensing<br>Front sensing<br>PNP output<br>Top sensing<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Notes: 1) 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.
- 2) “ **I** ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
810
FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS 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 ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC
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## **ORDER GUIDE**
## **GX-12 type**
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Model No.<br>Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Output Output operation<br>(Note 2)<br>GX-F12A<br>Normally open<br>GX-F12AI<br>7.1 0.280<br>27.8 GX-F12B<br>12 1.094 Normally closed<br>0.472 GX-F12BI<br>NPN open-collector<br>GX-H12A transistor<br>Normally open<br>12 0.472 Maximum GX-H12AI<br>27.4 operation distance GX-H12B<br>12 0.472 1.079 4.0 mm 0.157 in GX-H12BI Normally closed<br>(0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in) GX-F12A-P<br>Normally open<br>GX-F12AI-P<br>7.1 0.280<br>27.8 Stable sensing range GX-F12B-P<br>12 1.094 Normally closed<br>0.472 GX-F12BI-P<br>PNP open-collector<br>GX-H12A-P transistor<br>Normally open<br>12 0.472 GX-H12AI-P<br>27.4 GX-H12B-P<br>12 0.472 1.079 Normally closed<br>GX-H12BI-P<br>Front sensing<br>NPN output<br>Top sensing<br>Front sensing<br>PNP output<br>Top sensing<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Notes: 1) 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.
2) “ **I** ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
## **GX-15 type**
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VISUALIZATION<br>Model No. COMPONENTS<br>Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) (Note 2) Output Output operation FA<br>COMPONENTS<br>GX-F15A MACHINE<br>Normally open VISION<br>GX-F15AI SYSTEMS<br>8 0.315<br>UV<br>31.5 GX-F15B CURING<br>15 0.591 1.240 Normally closed SYSTEMS<br>GX-F15BI<br>NPN open-collector<br>GX-H15A transistor<br>Normally open<br>16.5 0.650 Maximum GX-H15AI<br>operation distance<br>29.5 GX-H15B<br>15 0.591 1.161 5.0 mm 0.197 in GX-H15BI Normally closed Selection Guide<br>Amplifier<br>(0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in) GX-F15A-PGX-F15AI-P Normally open Built-inAmplifier-separated<br>8 0.315<br>31.5 Stable sensing range GX-F15B-P<br>15 0.591 1.240 Normally closed GX-F/H<br>GX-F15BI-P<br>PNP open-collector GXL<br>GX-H15A-P transistor<br>Normally open GL<br>16.5 0.650 GX-H15AI-P<br>GX-M<br>29.5 GX-H15B-P GX-U/GX-FU/<br>15 0.591 1.161 Normally closed GX-N<br>GX-H15BI-P GX<br>Front sensing<br>NPN output<br>Top sensing<br>Front sensing<br>PNP output<br>Top sensing<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Notes: 1) 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.
- 2) “ **I** ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
811
LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS 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 ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS
PLC
HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS
MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS
Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated **GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
FIBER SENSORS
## **ORDER GUIDE**
## **GX-15 (Long sensing range) type**
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Model No.<br>Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Output Output operation<br>(Note 2)<br>GX-FL15A<br>Normally open<br>GX-FL15AI<br>8 0.315<br>31.5 GX-FL15B<br>15 0.591 1.240 Normally closed<br>GX-FL15BI<br>NPN open-collector<br>GX-HL15A transistor<br>Normally open<br>16.5 0.650 Maximum GX-HL15AI<br>operation distance<br>29.5 GX-HL15B<br>15 0.591 1.161 8.0 mm 0.315 in Normally closed<br>GX-HL15BI<br>GX-FL15A-P<br> (0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in)<br>Normally open<br>GX-FL15AI-P<br>8 0.315<br>31.5 Stable sensing range GX-FL15B-P<br>15 0.591 1.240 Normally closed<br>GX-FL15BI-P<br>PNP open-collector<br>GX-HL15A-P transistor<br>Normally open<br>16.5 0.650 GX-HL15AI-P<br>29.5 GX-HL15B-P<br>15 0.591 1.161 Normally closed<br>GX-HL15BI-P<br>Front sensing<br>NPN output<br>Top sensing<br>Front sensing<br>PNP output<br>Top sensing<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Notes: 1) 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.
2) “ **I** ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
## **5 m 16.404 ft cable length type, flexible cable type**
5 m 16.404 ft cable length type (standard: 1 m 3.281 ft) and flexible cable (excluding 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type) are available. However, long sensing range type is not available. When ordering 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type, suffix “ **-C5** ” to the model No. When ordering flexible cable type, suffix “ **-R** ” to the model No.
(e.g.) 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type of **GX-F15AI-P** is “ **GX-F15AI-P-C5** ”. Flexible cable type of **GX-F15AI-P** is “ **GX-F15AI-P-R** ”.
## **OPTIONS**
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Sensor mounting bracket<br>Designation Model No. Description<br>· MS-GX6-1<br>MS-GX6-1 Sensors can be mounted closely together for space-saving.Mounting bracket for GX-6 type (recommended). Screw is not attached.<br>Sensor MS-GL6-1 Mounting brackets for GX-6 type · MS-GL6-1<br>mounting Sensor mounting brackets for GL-6 can be used. Interchange is Screw is not<br>bracket MS-GL6-2 possible. attached.<br>MS-GXL8-4 Mounting bracket for GX-8 type<br>· MS-GL6-2<br>Screw is not<br>MS-GXL15 Mounting bracket for GX-15 type attached.<br>Aluminum MS-A15F For GX-FL15□ ( -P ) Mounting example when mounted onto a steel or · MS-GXL8-4<br>sheet MS-A15H For GX-HL15□ ( -P ) stainless steel plate 1pc. each of M3<br>(length: 12 mm 0.472 in)<br>Mounting MS-GX8-1 × 10 Screw, nut, bracket of Mounting sleeve for GX-8GXL-8 type series can be used by inserting truss head screw, nut, spring washer and plain<br>sleeve 10 pcs. per set the bracket into the mounting hole of GX-8 type when replacing washer is attached.<br>3-wire type GXL-8 series (discontinued model) with GX-8 type.<br>Aluminum sheet · MS-GXL15<br>· MS-A15F Screw is not<br>· MS-A15H attached.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
812
FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS
PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS 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 ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS
PLC
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Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated
**GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
## **SPECIFICATIONS**
## **GX-6 type**
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Type NPN output PNP output<br>Front sensing GX-F6A ( I ) GX-F6B ( I ) GX-F6A ( I ) -P GX-F6B ( I ) -P<br>Item Top sensing GX-H6A ( I ) GX-H6B ( I ) GX-H6A ( I ) -P GX-H6B ( I ) -P<br>Max. operation distance (Note 3) 1.6 mm 0.063 in ± 8 %<br>Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in<br>Standard sensing object Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in<br>Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)<br>Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.0016 in or less<br>Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC [+10] –15 [% Ripple P-P 10 % or less]<br>Current consumption 15 mA or less<br>NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor<br>• Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA<br>Output<br>• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)<br>• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)<br>Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13<br>Output operation Normally closed Normally closed Normally closed Normally closed<br>Max. response frequency 400 Hz<br>Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)<br>Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)<br>Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)<br>Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F<br>Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH<br>EMC EN 60947-5-2<br>Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure<br>Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure<br>Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each<br>Shock resistance 10,000 m/s [2] acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each<br>Sensing Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F<br>range<br>variation Voltage characteristics Within ±2 % for [+10] –15 [% fluctuation of the supply voltage]<br>Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester<br>Cable 0.15 mm [2] 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long<br>Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm [2] , or more, cable.<br>Net weight 15 g approx.<br>Model No. (Note 2)<br>Environmental resistance<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F.
- 2) “ **I** ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
3) 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.
- 4) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s IP68 test method
- 1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. 2 Regard the heat shock test in 1 as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
- 3 Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
- 4 After tests 1 to 3 , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing range must meet the standard values.
- 5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
813
FIBER SENSORS
LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS 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 ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS
PLC
HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS
MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS
Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated **GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
## **SPECIFICATIONS**
## **GX-8 type**
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Type NPN output PNP output<br>Front sensing GX-F8A ( I ) GX-F8B ( I ) GX-F8A ( I ) -P GX-F8B ( I ) -P<br>Item Top sensing GX-H8A ( I ) GX-H8B ( I ) GX-H8A ( I ) -P GX-H8B ( I ) -P<br>Max. operation distance (Note 3) 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 8 %<br>Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in<br>Standard sensing object Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in<br>Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)<br>Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.0016 in or less<br>Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC [+10] –15 [% Ripple P-P 10 % or less]<br>Current consumption 15 mA or less<br>NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor<br>• Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA<br>Output<br>• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)<br>• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)<br>Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13<br>Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed<br>Max. response frequency 500 Hz<br>Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)<br>Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)<br>Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)<br>Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F<br>Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH<br>EMC EN 60947-5-2<br>Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure<br>Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure<br>Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each<br>Shock resistance 10,000 m/s [2] acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each<br>Sensing Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F<br>range<br>variation Voltage characteristics Within ±2 % for [+10] –15 [% fluctuation of the supply voltage]<br>Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester<br>Cable 0.15 mm [2] 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long<br>Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm [2] , or more, cable.<br>Net weight Front sensing type: 15 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx..<br>Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F.<br>2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.<br>3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.<br>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<br>temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.<br>4) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s IP68 test method<br>1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min.<br>2 Regard the heat shock test in 1 as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.<br>3 Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.<br>4 After tests 1 to 3 , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.<br>5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may deteriorate due to added substances in the oil.<br>Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.<br>Model No. (Note 2)<br>Environmental resistance<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
814
FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS
PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS 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 ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS PLC
HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS
Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated
**GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
## **SPECIFICATIONS**
## **GX-12 type**
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Type NPN output PNP output<br>Front sensing GX-F12A ( I ) GX-F12B ( I ) GX-F12A ( I ) -P GX-F12B ( I ) -P<br> Item Top sensing GX-H12A ( I ) GX-H12B ( I ) GX-H12A ( I ) -P GX-H12B ( I ) -P<br>Max. operation distance (Note 3) 4.0 mm 0.157 in ± 8 %<br>Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in<br>Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in<br>Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)<br>Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.0016 in or less<br>Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC [+10] –15 [% Ripple P-P 10 % or less]<br>Current consumption 15 mA or less<br>NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor<br>• Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA<br>Output<br>• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)<br>• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)<br>Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13<br>Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed<br>Max. response frequency 500 Hz<br>Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)<br>Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)<br>Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)<br>Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F<br>Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH<br>EMC EN 60947-5-2<br>Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure<br>Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure<br>Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each<br>Shock resistance 10,000 m/s [2] acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each<br>Sensing Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F<br>range<br>variation Voltage characteristics Within ±2 % for [+10] –15 [% fluctuation of the supply voltage]<br>Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester<br>Cable 0.15 mm [2] 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long<br>Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm [2] , or more, cable.<br>Net weight Front sensing type: 20 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx..<br>Model No. (Note 2)<br>Environmental resistance<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
- Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F. 2) “ **I** ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
- 3) 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.
- 4) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s IP68 test method
- 1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. 2 Regard the heat shock test in 1 as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
- 3 Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
- 4 After tests 1 to 3 , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.
- 5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may deteriorate due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
815
FIBER SENSORS
LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS 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 ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS
PLC
HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS
Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated **GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
## **SPECIFICATIONS**
## **GX-15 type**
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NPN output PNP output<br>Type<br>Long sensing range Long sensing range<br>Front sensing GX-F15A ( I ) GX-F15B ( I ) GX-FL15A ( I ) GX-FL15B ( I ) GX-F15A ( I ) -P GX-F15B ( I ) -P GX-FL15A ( I ) -P GX-FL15B ( I ) -P<br>Item Top sensing GX-H15A ( I ) GX-H15B ( I ) GX-HL15A ( I ) GX-HL15B ( I ) GX-H15A ( I ) -P GX-H15B ( I ) -P GX-HL15A ( I ) -P GX-HL15B ( I ) -P<br>Max. operation distance (Note 3) 5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 % 8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4) 5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 % 8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4)<br>Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in 0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in (Note 4) 0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in 0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in (Note 4)<br>Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm<br>Standard sensing object<br>0.7874 × 0.7874 × t 0.039 in 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in 0.7874 × 0.7874 × t 0.039 in 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in<br>Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)<br>Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.0016 in or less<br>Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC [+10] –15 [% Ripple P-P 10 % or less]<br>Current consumption 15 mA or less<br>NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor<br>• Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA<br>Output<br>• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)<br>• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)<br>Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13<br>Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed<br>Max. response frequency 250 Hz 150 Hz (Note 5) 250 Hz 150 Hz (Note 5)<br>Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)<br>Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)<br>Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 6, 7)<br>Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F<br>Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH<br>EMC EN 60947-5-2<br>Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure<br>Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure<br>Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each<br>Shock resistance 10,000 m/s [2] acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each<br>Sensing Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F<br>range<br>variation Voltage characteristics Within ±2 % for [+10] –15 [% fluctuation of the supply voltage]<br>Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester<br>Cable 0.15 mm [2] 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long<br>Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm [2] , or more, cable.<br>Net weight 20 g approx.<br>Model No. (Note 2)<br>Environmental resistance<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F.
- 2) “ **I** ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
- 3) 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.
- 4) This is the numerical value which the sensor mount onto an insulant plate. When mounted onto a steel or stainless steel plate, insert the optional aluminum sheet between the sensor and the plate.
- 5) This is the numerical value which the sensor mount onto an insulant plate. When mounted onto a metallic plate, max. response frequency will decrease.
- 6) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s IP68 test method
- 1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. 2 Regard the heat shock test in 1 as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
- 3 Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
- 4 After tests 1 to 3 , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing range must meet the standard values.
- 7) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
816
FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS 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 ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS
PLC
HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS
Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated **GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
## **I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS**
## **NPN output type**
## **I /O circuit diagram**
## **Wiring diagram**
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Color code<br>D1 (Brown) +V<br>Tr D2 (Black) Output(Note) Load +– 12 to 24V DC +10–15 %<br>100 mA max.<br>ZD<br>(Blue) 0 V<br>Internal circuit Users’ circuit<br>Symbols … D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode<br>D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode<br>ZD: Surge absorption zener diode<br>Tr : NPN output transistor<br>Sensor circuit<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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Brown<br>Load<br>Black + 12 to 24V DC<br>– +10–15 %<br>Blue<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.
## **PNP output type**
## **I/O circuit diagram**
## **Wiring diagram**
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Color code<br>(Brown) +V Brown<br>ZD<br>Tr D2 (Black) Output100 mA max. +– 12 to 24V DC +10–15 % Black Load +– 12 to 24V DC +10–15 %<br>(Note) Load Blue<br>D1 (Blue) 0 V<br>Internal circuit Users’ circuit<br>Sensor circuit<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Symbols … D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode ZD: Surge absorption zener diode Tr : PNP output transistor
Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
817
FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS 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 ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS
PLC
HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES ENERGY CONSUMPTION VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS FA COMPONENTS
MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS UV CURING SYSTEMS
Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated **GX-F/H**
**GXL GL**
**GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
## **SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)**
## **GX-6 type**
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Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range<br>0.1574 Standard sensing object Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in Standard sensing objectIron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in 0.1574 Sensing object a × a mm a × a in Sensing object a × a mm a × a in As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm<br>3 ℓ L ℓ L 3 L t 0.039 int 1mm L t 1mm 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range<br>0.118 Front sensing Top sensing 0.118 Top sensing t 0.039 in shortens as shown in the left figure.<br>Front sensing<br>2 2 Stainless steel<br>0.079 0.079 (SUS304) Iron<br>1 1<br>0.039 0.039<br>Aluminum<br>Brass<br>0<br>4 2 0 2 4<br>0.157 0.079 0.079 0.157 0 5 10 15 20<br>Left Center Right 0.197 0.394 0.591 0.787<br>Operating point ℓ (mm in) Sensing object side<br>length a (mm in)<br>GX-8 type<br>Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range<br>0.1574 Standard sensing object Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm Standard sensing objectIron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm 0.1574 a × a mm Sensing object a × a in a × a mm Sensing object a × a in As the sensing object size becomes smaller than<br>3 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in ℓ L 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in ℓ L 3 L t 1 mmt 0.039 in L t 1 mmt 0.039 in the standard size (iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range<br>0.118 Front sensing Top sensing 0.118 Top sensing shortens as shown in the left figure.<br>Front sensing<br>Iron<br>2 2<br>0.079 0.079 Stainless steel<br>(SUS304)<br>Brass<br>1 1 Aluminum<br>0.039 0.039<br>0<br>4 2 0 2 4 0 5 10 15 20<br>0.157 0.079 0.079 0.157 0.197 0.394 0.591 0.787<br>Left Center Right Sensing object side<br>Operating point ℓ (mm in) length a (mm in)<br>GX-12 type<br>Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range<br>0.3158 Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm Standard sensing objectIron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.3158 Sensing object a × a mm a × a in Sensingobject As the sensing object size becomes smaller than<br>0.2366 Top sensing 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in ℓ L Front sensing 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in ℓ L 0.2366 Front sensingL Top sensingt 1 mmt 0.039 in L a × a mma × a int 1 mmt 0.039 in the standard size (iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 inshortens as shown in the left figure.), the sensing range<br>Iron<br>4 4 Stainless steel<br>0.157 0.157 (SUS304)<br>Brass<br>2 2<br>0.079 0.079 Aluminum<br>0<br>10 5 0 5 10 0 10 20 30 40<br>0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.394 0.787 1.181 1.575<br>Left Center Right Sensing object side<br>Operating point ℓ (mm in) length a (mm in)<br>GX-15 type<br>Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range<br>8 8<br>0.3150.2366 Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 inTop sensingℓ L Standard sensing objectIron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm0.787Front sensing × 0.787ℓ × t 0.039 inL 0.3150.2366 L Sensing object a × a mm Frontt 1mmt 0.039 ina × a in LSensing object a × a mm t 1mmTop sensingt 0.039 ina × a inIron As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range<br>sensing shortens as shown in the left figure.<br>4 4 Stainless steel<br>0.157 0.157 (SUS304)<br>Brass<br>2 2 Aluminum<br>0.079 0.079<br>0<br>10 5 0 5 10 0 10 20 30 40<br>0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.394 0.787 1.181 1.575<br>Left Center Right Sensing object side<br>Operating point ℓ (mm in) length a (mm in)<br>)Setting distance L (mm in )in<br>Sensing range L (mm<br>)in )in<br>Setting distance L (mm Sensing range L (mm<br>)<br>in )<br>Setting distance L (mm Sensing range L (mm in<br>)<br>in )<br>in<br>Setting distance L (mm Sensing range L (mm<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
## **Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range**
## **Sensing field**
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
818
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## **SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)**
## **GX-15 (Long sensing range) type**
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Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range<br>0.39410 Standard sensing object Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 inTop sensing ℓ L Standard sensing object Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 inFront sensing ℓ L 0.39410 LSensing object a × a mm Front sensingt 1mmt 0.039 ina × a in LSensing object a × a mm t 1mmTop sensinga × a int 0.039 inIron As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 inshortens as shown in the left figure.), the sensing range<br>Stainless steel<br> (SUS304)<br>5 5<br>0.197 0.197 Brass<br>Aluminum<br>0<br>10 5 0 5 10 0 10 20 30 40<br>0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.394 0.787 1.181 1.575<br>Left Center Right Sensing object side<br>Operating point ℓ (mm in) length a (mm in)<br>)in )in<br>Setting distance L (mm Sensing range L (mm<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
## **PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE**
Refer to p.1485~ for general precautions.
- 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**
## **GX-6 type**
- Use the optional sensor mounting bracket when installing.
## **<When using MS-GX6-1 (recommended)>**
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• To mount the sensor with<br>a nut, the mounting hole<br>diameter should be M3 pan head screw<br>ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. (Purchase separately.)<br>1 Insert the sensor into the<br>bracket as shown on the Cable Hook MS-GX6-1<br>2 Push the sensor until the right. Groove M3 x 0.5 mm tapped hole orø3.4 mm ø0.134 in0.020 in hole<br>bracket hook is lodged in 22 mm 0.866 in<br>the groove on the upper<br>3 Fix the bracket in place portion of the sensor. ø0.134 inø3.4 mm hole If mounting using nut and washers<br>with M3 pan head screw. (Purchase separately.)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
## **<When using MS-GL6-1 / MS-GL6-2>**
- To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in.
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M3 pan head screws M3 pan head screw<br>(Purchase separately.) (Purchase separately.)<br>MS-GL6-1 MS-GL6-2<br>M3 x 0.5 mm tapped holes orø3.4 mm ø0.134 in0.020 in holes ø2.4 mm0.098 in hole M3 x 0.5 mm tapped hole orø3.4 mm ø0.134 in0.020 in hole<br> 13.6 mm 10 mm<br>0.535 in 0.394 in<br>If mounting using nuts If mounting using nut<br>and washers and washers<br>(Purchase separately.) (Purchase separately.)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
## **GX-8 type**
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• Make sure to use a M3 M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head<br>(length: 12 mm 0.472 in or screw (Accessory for MS-GXL8-4 ) MEASURE-MENTSENSORS<br>more) truss head screw.The tightening torque should be 0.7 N·m or less. MS-GXL8-4 M3 × 0.5 mm (Depth: 8 mm 0.020 in0.315 in(Accessory) tapped hole or more) STATIC ELECTRICITYPREVENTIONDEVICES<br>or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole LASER<br>Do not use a flat head 11.5 mm 0.453 in MARKERS<br>screw or a pan head If mounting using nut<br>screw. and washers (Accessories for MS-GXL8-4 ) PLC<br>ø2.4 mm ø0.098 in hole HUMAN<br>(Depth: 3 mm 0.315 in or more) MACHINE<br>GX-12 type INTERFACES<br>ENERGY<br>CONSUMPTION<br>• The tightening torque M3 (length 12 mmpan head screw 0.472 in or more) VISUALIZATION COMPONENTS<br>should be 0.7 N·m or less. (Purchase separately.)<br>FA<br>• To mount the sensor with COMPONENTS<br>M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole<br>a nut, the mounting hole (Depth: 10 mm 0.394 in or more) MACHINE<br>diameter should be ø3.4 or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole VISION SYSTEMS<br>mm ø0.134 in. Further, the UV<br>hole in which the boss is 16 mm 0.630 in CURING<br>SYSTEMS<br>inserted should be ø2.5 If mounting using nut<br>mm ø0.098 in and 3 mm and washers<br>(Purchase separately.)<br>0.118 in, or more, deep.<br>ø2.5 mm ø0.098 in hole<br>(Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more)<br>GX-15 type Selection<br>Guide<br>• The tightening torque should be 1 N·m or less. M3 pan head screws ortruss head screwsDo not use flat headtruss head screwsDo not use flat headDo not use flat head Amplifier Built-inAmplifier-separatedBuilt-inAmplifier-separatedAmplifier-separatedseparatedparatedarated<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
M3 pan head screws ortruss head screwsDo not use flat headtruss head screwsDo not use flat headDo not use flat head Amplifier Built-inAmplifier-separatedBuilt-inAmplifier-separatedAmplifier-separatedseparatedparatedarated screws. M3 x 0.5 mm 0.020 in **GX-F/H** tapped holes or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in holes **GXL GL** 9 mm 0.354 in **GX-M** If mounting using nuts **GX-U/GX-FU/** and washers **GX-N** (Purchase separately.) **MS-GXL15 GX** (Sensor mounting bracket)
- To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in.
- When installing the long Aluminum sheet (Optional) • **MS-A15F** sensing range type on iron • **MS-A15H** or stainless steel plate, put the optional aluminum sheet in between the sensor and the plate.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
819
Refer to p.1485~ for general precautions.
FIBER SENSORS
LASER SENSORS **Influence of surrounding metal** ELECTRICPHOTO• When there is a metal near the sensor, keep the minimum SENSORS separation distance specified below. MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC **Front sensing type** SENSORS AREA Metal Metal SENSORS B LIGHT Metal CURTAINS / A C C SAFETY COMPONENTS PRESSURE / FLOW SENSORS **GX-F6** type **GX-F8** type **GX-F12** type **GX-F15** type **GX-FL15** type INDUCTIVE PROXIMITYSENSORS A 6 mm (Note 1)0.236 in 7.4 mm 0.291 in 7.1 mm 0.280 in 8 mm 0.315 in 8 mm (Note 2)0.315 in PARTICULARUSE B 8 mm 0.315 in 8 mm 0.315 in 20 mm 0.787 in 20 mm 0.787 in 30 mm 1.181 in SENSORS
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Selection Guide Amplifier Built-in Amplifierseparated **GX-F/H GXL GL**
**GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
## **PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE**
## **Influence of surrounding metal**
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|B|8 mm 0.315 in|8 mm 0.315 in|20 mm 0.787 in|20 mm 0.787|in<br>30 mm 1.181 in|
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- Notes: 1) When using **MS-GX6-1** (recommended mounting bracket), the distance “A” including the thickness of mounting bracket will be
## **Sensing range**
- 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.
## **Correction coefficient**
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Model GX-F6 GX-F8 GX-F12 GX-F15<br>No. GX-H6 GX-H8 GX-H12 GX-H15 GX-FL15 GX-HL15<br>Metal type type type type type type<br>Iron 1 1 1 1 1 1<br>Stainless steel<br>(SUS304) 0.76 approx. 0.76 approx. 0.79 approx. 0.68 approx. 0.70 approx. 0.76 approx.<br>Brass 0.50 approx. 0.50 approx. 0.56 approx. 0.47 approx. 0.45 approx. 0.50 approx.<br>Aluminum 0.48 approx. 0.48 approx. 0.53 approx. 0.45 approx. 0.43 approx. 0.48 approx.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
6.4 mm 0.252 in.
- 2) The **GXL-FL15** type should be mounted on an insulator. To mount it on an iron or stainless steel, use the enclosed aluminum sheet.
## **Top sensing type**
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Metal Metal<br>D<br>G<br>Metal G<br>E F<br>GX-H6 type GX-H8 type GX-H12 type GX-H15 type GX-HL15 type<br>D 3 mm 0.118 in 4 mm 0.157 in 7 mm 0.276 in 6 mm 0.236 in 12 mm 0.472 in<br>E 10 mm 0.394 in 10 mm 0.394 in 20 mm 0.787 in 20 mm 0.787 in 30 mm 1.181 in<br>10 mm 0.394 in<br>F 2 mm 0.079 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 0 mm 0 in<br>(Note)<br>G 2 mm 0.079 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 10 mm 0.394 in<br>Metal<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
## **Wiring**
- The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.
## **Others**
- Do not use during the initial transient time (50 ms) after the power supply is switched on.
Note: When **GX-HL15** type is mounted on an insulator or seated on the enclosed aluminum sheet, the distance “F” can be zero.
## **Mutual interference prevention**
• When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face to face, keep the minimum separation distance specified below to avoid mutual interference.
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H J Front sensing<br>GX-F6 Between “ I ” type 0 mm 15 mm<br>and non “ I ” type (Note 2) 0.591 in<br>GX-H6<br>Between two “ I ” types 13 mm 25 mm<br>type or two non “ I ” types 0.512 in 0.984 in<br>GX-F8 Between “and non “ II ” t” typeype (Note 20 mm ) 0.591 in15 mm H H<br>GX-H8<br>Between two “ I ” types 20 mm 35 mm J<br>type or two non “ I ” types 0.787 in 1.378 in<br>GX-F12 Between “ I ” type 0 mm 25 mm<br>and non “ I ” type (Note 2) 0.984 in<br>GX-H12<br>Between two “ I ” types 25 mm 50 mm<br>type or two non “ I ” types 0.984 in 1.969 in Top sensing<br>GX-F15 Between “ I ” type 0 mm 25 mm<br>GX-H15 and non “ I ” type (Note 2) 0.984 in<br>Between two “ I ” types 45 mm 70 mm<br>type or two non “ I ” types 1.772 in 2.756 in<br>GX-FL15 Between “ I ” type 0 mm 25 mm H J<br>GX-HL15 and non “ I ” type (Note 2) 0.984 in<br>Between two “ I ” types 110 mm 170 mm<br>type or two non “ I ” types 3.059 in 6.693 in<br>Notes: 1) “ I ” in the model No. specifies<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
- Notes: 1) “ **I** ” in the model No. specifies the different frequency type.
2) Close mounting is possible for up to two sensors. When mounting three sensors or more at an equal spacing, align the model with “ **I** ” and the model without “ **I** ” alternately. The minimum value of dimension “H” should be as given below. **GX-F6 / H6** type: 3.5mm 0.138 in **GX-F8 / H8** type: 6mm 0.236 in **GX-F12 / H12** type: 6.5mm 0.256 in **GX-F15 / H15** type: 15mm 0.591 in **GX-FL15 / HL15** type: 47.5mm 1.870 in
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
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**GX-F/H**
**GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
## **DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)**
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GX-F6 □ Sensor<br>3<br>0.118<br>6<br>0.236<br>11 6<br>0.433 0.236<br>0.5 24.5<br>0.020 0.965<br>Sensing direction2.6 0.0200.5 ø3 1 m ø0.1183.281 ft cable, long<br>0.102<br>6<br>0.236<br>Operation indicator (Orange)<br>GX-F8□ Sensor<br>Operation indicator<br>7.4 (Orange)<br>0.291<br>8 2.95<br>0.315 0.116<br>Sensing 8.55<br>direction 0.337<br>0.90623 0.88622.5 0.45311.5 ø9 ø0.354 0.3037.7<br>0.2566.5 ø3.1 mounting holeø0.12 0.3849.75<br>ø3 ø0.118 cable,<br>1 5.4 1 m 3.281 ft long 5 2.650.104<br>0.039 0.213 0.197<br>6.3 5.3<br>0.248 0.209<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
The CAD data in the dimensions can be downloaded from our website.
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GX-H6 □ Sensor<br>Operation indicator ø3 ø0.118 cable,<br>(Orange) 1 m 3.281 ft long<br>11.5 6<br>0.453 0.236<br>25<br>0.5 0.984<br>0.1183 0.2366 0.020 2.5 0.0200.5<br>6 0.098<br>0.236<br>GX-H8□ Sensor<br>Operation indicator (Orange) ø3.1 ø0.122 mounting hole<br>Sensing 5.4 0.213 6.3 0.248<br>direction<br>18.5 ø3 ø0.118 cable,<br>0.728 1 m 3.281 ft long<br>6.8<br>3.7 0.268 2 0.079<br>0.146 R4.25 3.85<br>R0.167 0.152 2.4<br>0.095<br>8.2 0.323 9.1 0.358<br>4.8 0.189 5.3 0.209<br>2.5<br>8.6 0.339 0.315 8 4.6 0.181 0.098 0.984 25 1 0.039<br>Sensing direction<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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GX-F12□ Sensor GX-H12□ Sensor<br>Operation indicator ø3 ø0.118 cable,<br>(Orange) 1 m 3.281 ft long<br>Sensing 6.8 0.268 7.8 0.307<br>7.1 direction<br>0.280<br>0.472 12 3.3 1.5 0.130 0.059 Operation indicator (Orange) 12 8.65 0.341 0.87422.2 ø6 1.4 ø3.1 ø0.236 0.055ø0.122 deepscrew seat,mounting hole<br>0.472 4.8 0.189<br>Sensing direction 0.472 12 ø2.3 ø0.091 0.2175.5 R6.25 R0.2463 0.118<br>1.095 27.8 1.063 27 0.630 16 ø12.5 ø0.492 11.05 0.435 0.63016 0.51213 0.49212.5 0.47212 6.5 0.256 6.2<br>ø3.1 ø0.12 0.244<br>4.4 0.173 5 0.197 ø6 mounting hole ø0.236 screw seat, 0.488 12.4 ø0.091ø2.3 0.0591.5 0.0982.5 0.63016 0.123.1 0.2285.8<br>0.8 0.032 deep 27.4 4.4<br>ø3 ø0.118 cable, 2.8 1.079 0.173<br>0.268 6.8 1 m 3.281 ft long 5.2 0.110<br>7.8 0.205<br>0.307 5.6<br>0.221<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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## **GX-H** ( **L** ) **15** □
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31.5 Operation indicator (Orange) 2-ø3.1 ø0.122 holes<br>7.5 1.24020.5 ø3 1 m ø0.1183.281 ft cable, long ø3 ø0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long<br>0.295 0.807<br>9<br>Sensing direction 0.354<br>15 9<br>0.591 0.354<br>26<br>1.024<br>Sensing 2-ø3.1 ø0.122 holes 21.5<br>direction ø15.5 ø0.610 ø15.5 0.846 11.95<br>ø0.610 3 0.470<br>0.118<br>14.15 7.8 5.3<br>0.557 0.307 0.209 5.3<br>16.5 14.15 0.209<br>8 0.650 [15.65] 0.616 0.557 8.5<br>0.315 0.335<br>0.1463.7 Operation indicator (Orange) 0.1102.8 0.2245.7 0.59115 0.0912.3 1.16129.5 0.1102.8 0.2837.2<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES**
821
FIBER SENSORS LASER SENSORS PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MICRO PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS AREA SENSORS 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 ELECTRICITY PREVENTION DEVICES LASER MARKERS
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**GX-F/H GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX**
## **DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)**
## **MS-GX6-1** Sensor mounting bracket for **GX-6** type (Optional)
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ø0.122ø3.1 25.751.014 Mounting hole dimensions<br>25.35<br>0.998 0.2686.8 0.86622 ø2.4 3 0.118ø0.094 or more dee hole, p<br>3.55 22.2 2.3<br>0.140 ( )0.874 0.091<br>M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped hole,<br>6.4 8 0.315 or more deep<br>0.252<br>t 0.4<br>t 0.016 2<br>0.079<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
## **MS-GL6-2** Sensor mounting bracket for **GX-6** type (Optional)
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6 Mounting hole dimensions<br>0.236 10<br>6 3.2 × 3.8 0.126 × 0.150 oblong hole 0.394<br>0.236<br>5.3 5.5 ø2.4<br>0.209 0.217 ø0.094 M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped hole<br>5.6 hole (or ø3.4 ø0.134 hole)<br>0.0591.5 0.22013.2 (Note)0.520 t 0.4t 0.016<br>Note: 13.4 mm 0.528 in with the sensor fitted.<br>2.2<br>0.087<br>0.126<br>3.2<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
The CAD data in the dimensions can be downloaded from our website.
**MS-GL6-1** Sensor mounting bracket for **GX-6** type (Optional)
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6 Mounting hole dimensions<br>0.236 13.6<br>6 2-3.2 × 3.8 0.126 × 0.150 oblong holes 0.535<br>0.236<br>5.5<br>0.2205.6 t 0.40.217 2-M3 × 0.5 (or 2-ø3.4 ø0.1340.020 tapped holes holes)<br>19.6 0.772 t 0.016<br>(Note) Note: 20 mm 0.787 in with the sensor fitted.<br>3.2<br>0.126<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
## **MS-GXL8-4** Sensor mounting bracket for **GX-8** type (Optional)
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Mounting hole dimensions<br>9 Center of ø2.4 ø0.094 hole,<br>0.354 2 2 sensing 3 0.118 or more deep<br>2.3 0.079 0.079<br>0.091<br>0.3<br>0.012 t 0.4<br>(0.638) (16.2) 0.622 15.8 0.130 3.3 (0.453) (11.5) t 0.016 0.45311.5 M3 × 0.5 tapped hole, 8 0.315 or more deep 0.020<br>4.5 0.177<br>ø3.1 ø0.122 hole<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
1 pc. each of M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw, nut, spring washer and plain washer is attached.
## **MS-GXL15**
Sensor mounting bracket for **GX-15** type (Optional)
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t 2<br>t 0.079<br>14<br>0.551 2.5<br>9 0.098<br>0.354<br>7<br>0.276<br>2-M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped holes<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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## **MS-A15F MS-A15H**
## Aluminum sheet (Optional)
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30<br>1.181<br>2-ø3.2<br>ø0.126<br>39.5<br>2-3.2 × 5.1 1.555<br>0.126 × 0.201 MS-A15H :<br>oblong holes 0.1574 ( )30 1.181<br>9 t = 0.3 0.012<br>0.354<br>1.9 21 1.9<br>0.075 0.827 0.075<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
Updated at April 21, 2026
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