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Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES 

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2022.5 

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Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES** 

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## **Industry No. 1* in stable sensing** 

*  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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|Type|Type|Maximum<br>operation<br>distance|Stable sensingrange|Stable sensingrange|
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||||**GX-F/H**<br>series|Conventional<br>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. 

## **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>Example:  GX- □ 8 Conventional models<br>16.0<br>0.4 mm 0.016 in or less  Operation distance variation: 0.4 mm 0.016 in or less* 14.0 Sensing range within temperatures<br>12.0 of –25 to +70 °C<br>10.0 (–13  to +158 °F) are within<br>60%less Standard sensing object Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm (2.3 to 2.7 mm 0.091 to 0.106 in0.098 in ± 8 % )  For the GX- □ 8 8.06.04.02.00.0 23 °C 73 °F  ±8 % of the range at +23 °C (+73 °F)( Conventional models:within +15–10 % )<br>–2.0 ©<br>1.0 mm  Y 0.039 in or less  i O peration distance variation: 1.0 mm  o 0.039 in or less  . –20 –4  –10 14  32 0  10 50  20 68  30 86  104 40  122 50  140 60  158 70<br>Ambient temperature [°C °F]<br>Standard<br>sensing  Conventional<br>object  model * Typical<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>Rate of variation in sensing range [%]<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


* Not including temperature characteristics. 

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## ~~ee~~ **APPLICATIONS** 

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## ~~ee~~ **ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE** 

## **10 times the durability! (Compared to conventional 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 double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for 2 hours each). In addition, resistance to impulse noise is approx. three times greater than for conventional 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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## **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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Sensing presence of metallic<br>objects on a part feeder S<br>Vibration resistance: 500 Hz<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **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. 

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* For details, refer to the “ **SPECIFICATIONS** (p.7~)”. 

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## **MOUNTING** 

## **Tightening strength increased with no damage! (excluding GX-□6)** 

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>“ts<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>


## **Conductor thickness doubled to make wiring much easier! (GX-□6 / GX-□8 only)** 

The conductor’s thickness was doubled for the **GX-□6 / GX-□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. 

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0.08 mm [2] 0.15 mm [2]<br>Conventional model GX-□6, GX-□8<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **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. 

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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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Model No.<br>Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Output Output operation<br>(Note 2)<br>GX-F15A<br>Normally open<br>GX-F15AI<br>8 0.315<br>31.5 GX-F15B<br>15 0.591 1.240 Normally closed<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<br>(0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in) GX-F15A-P<br>Normally open<br>GX-F15AI-P<br>8 0.315<br>31.5 Stable sensing range GX-F15B-P<br>15 0.591 1.240 Normally closed<br>GX-F15BI-P<br>PNP open-collector<br>GX-H15A-P transistor<br>Normally open<br>16.5 0.650 GX-H15AI-P<br>29.5 GX-H15B-P<br>15 0.591 1.161 Normally closed<br>GX-H15BI-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. 

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## **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, bending-resistant cable type** 

5 m 16.404 ft cable length type (standard: 1 m 3.281 ft) and bending-resistant 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 bending-resistant 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** ”. Bending-resistant 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 Mounting bracket for Sensors can be mounted closely together for space-saving. 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 Mounting sleeve for Screw, nut, bracket of  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>


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## **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>CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive<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 0.002 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 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>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 double 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 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 ranges 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. 

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## **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>CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive<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 0.002 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>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 double 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 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>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 be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand. 

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## **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>CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive<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 0.002 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>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 double 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 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 be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand. 

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## **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>CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive<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>0.787× 0.787 × t 0.039 in 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in 0.787 × 0.787 × 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 0.002 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>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 double 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 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 insulator. 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 insulator. 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 ranges 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. 

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## **I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS** 

## **NPN output type** 

## **I/O circuit diagram** 

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## **SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)** 

## **GX-6 type** 

## **Sensing field** 

## **Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range** 

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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** 

## **Sensing field** 

## **Sensing field** 

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## **SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)** 

## **GX-15 (Long sensing range) type** 

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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 in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. 

## **PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE** 

- 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 (Optional / recommended)>** 

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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  Sensor mounting bracket<br>MS-GX6-1  (Optional)<br>bracket as shown on the<br>right. Cable Hook M3 × 0.5 mm tapped hole (Depth: 8 mm 0.020 in<br>2  Push the sensor until the  Groove 0.315 inø3.4 mm  or more) orø0.134 in thru-hole<br>bracket hook is lodged in  22 mm 0.866 in<br>the groove on the upper<br>portion of the sensor. ø2.4 mm  No nuts, washers, or spring washers are<br>3  Fix the bracket in place  ø0.094 in hole attached with the<br>(Depth: 3 mm  product.<br>with M3 pan head screw. 0.118 in or more) Purchase separately.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **<When using MS-GL6-1 (Optional) / MS-GL6-2 (Optional)>** 

- To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. 

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## **GX-8 type** 

## **<When using MS-GXL8-4 (Optional)>** 

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## **GX-15 type** 

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• The tightening torque M3 pan head screws or<br>should be 1 N·m or less. truss head screws<br>Do not use flat head<br>• To mount the sensor with screws.<br>a nut, the mounting hole<br>diameter should be M3 × 0.5 mm tapped holes or ø3.4 mm 0.020 in<br>ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. ø0.134 in thru-holes<br>9 mm<br>0.354 in<br>No nuts, washers, or spring wash<br>are attached with the product.<br>Purchase separately.<br>MS-GXL15<br>(Sensor mounting bracket)<br>• When installing the long Aluminum sheet (Optional) •  MS-A15F<br>sensing range type on iron  •  MS-A15H<br>or stainless steel plate, put<br>the optional aluminum sheet<br>in between the sensor and<br>the plate.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE** 

## **Influence of surrounding metal** 

- When there is a metal near the sensor, keep the minimum separation distance specified below. 

## **Front sensing type** 

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Notes: 1) When using **MS-GX6-1** (recommended mounting bracket, optional), the distance “A” including the thickness of mounting bracket will be 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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## **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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## **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: 3.5 mm 0.138 in **GX-F8/H8** type: 6 mm 0.236 in **GX-F12/H12** type: 6.5 mm 0.256 in **GX-F15/H15** type: 15 mm 0.591 in **GX-FL15/HL15** type: 47.5 mm 1.870 in 

Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES** 

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## **DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)** 

The CAD data can be downloaded from our website. 

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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>


## **GX-F6** □ 

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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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□ Sensor GX-H ( L ) 15 □ Sensor<br>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 0.846<br>ø15.5ø0.610 3 0.47011.95<br>14.15 7.8 5.3 0.118<br>0.557 0.307 0.209<br>5.3<br>8 16.5 14.15 0.209<br>0.315 0.650 [15.65] 0.616 0.557 8.5<br>0.335<br>0.1463.7 Operation indicator (Orange) 0.1102.8 0.2245.7 0.59115 0.0912.3 29.5 2.8 7.2<br>1.161 0.110 0.283<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-F/H SERIES** 

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The CAD data can be downloaded from our website. 

## **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 (or ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-hole)<br>t 0.4<br>t 0.016 2<br>0.079<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **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 thru-holes)<br>19.6 0.772 t 0.016<br>(Note)<br>3.2<br>0.126<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Material: Stainless steel (SUS301) 

Material: Stainless steel (SUS304) 

## **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<br>0.209 0.217 ø2.4 ø0.094 hole,  M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped hole<br>0.0591.5 0.2205.613.2 (Note)0.520 t 0.4t 0.016 3 0.118 or more deep (or ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-hole)<br>2.2<br>0.087<br>0.126<br>3.2<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Material: Stainless steel (SUS301) Note: 13.4 mm 0.528 in with the sensor fitted. 

Note: 20 mm 0.787 in with the sensor fitted. 

## **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  M3 × 0.5 0.020<br>(0.638) (16.2)  0.622 15.8  0.133.3  0 .012 0 (0.453) (11.5)  t 0.016t 0.4 0.45311.5 tapped hole, 8 (or ø3.4 0.315 or more deepø0.134 thru-hole)<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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Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) 

## **MS-A15F     MS-A15H** 

## Aluminum sheet (Optional) 

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