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GX-M8A-P
Inductive Proximity Sensor, Cylindrical, GX-M Series, M8, 1.5 mm, PNP-NO, 12 V to 24 V, Pre-wired
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- Manufacturer: PANASONIC
- Product type: Inductive Proximity Sensors
- Product Range: GX-M Series
- Sensor Output: PNP
- Sensing Range Max: 1.5mm
- Thread Size - Metric: M8
- Supply Voltage DC Max: 24V
- Supply Voltage DC Min: 12V
| Delivery and price | |
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| Units per pack | 10 |
| Price | 31.32 € |
| Current stock | 10+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
Datasheet
Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensor Amplifier Built-in **GX-M SERIES** 841 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** **■** General terms and conditions ............. F-7 **■** Sensor selection guide ................. P.803~ Related Information **■** Glossary of terms........................P.1482~ **■** General precautions ................... P.1485~ **==> picture [107 x 12] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Conforming to Listing<br>EMC Directive (2 m cable length type only)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## **Features** ## **• Wide product range** **Types: DC 3-wire shielded type** **DC 3-wire non-shielded type DC 2-wire standard type DC 2-wire long range type** ## **Size: M8, M12, M18, M30** **Connector: 2 m cable length type** ## **panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global** **M12 plug-in connector type M12 pigtaild type (DC 2-wire M8 type only)** - **Strong resistance IP68 (GX-M8** □ **: IP67)** ## **Wide variations** ~~CS~~ 2-wire type wan PNP output Oil resistant Fe (C= Metal embedding available type available possible ## **ORDER GUIDE** ## **DC 3-wire type (2 m cable length type)** |Type|Type|Appearance|Sensing range (Note 1,2)|Model No.|Model No.|Output<br>operation| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||NPN output|PNP output|| |Shielded|M8|Ex.)**GX-M12□**|Max. operation distance: 1.5 mm0.06 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 1.2 mm0.05 in)|**GX-M8A**|**GX-M8A-P**|Normally open| |||||**GX-M8B**|**GX-M8B-P**|Normally closed| ||M12||Max. operation distance: 2 mm0.08 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 1.6 mm0.06 in)|**GX-M12A**|**GX-M12A-P**|Normally open| |||||**GX-M12B**|**GX-M12B-P**|Normally closed| ||M18||Max. operation distance: 5 mm0.20 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 4 mm0.16 in)|**GX-M18A**|**GX-M18A-P**|Normally open| |||||**GX-M18B**|**GX-M18B-P**|Normally closed| ||M30||Max. operation distance: 10 mm0.39 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 8 mm0.32 in)|**GX-M30A**|**GX-M30A-P**|Normally open| |||||**GX-M30B**|**GX-M30B-P**|Normally closed| |Non-shielded|M12|Ex.)**GX-MK12□**|Max. operation distance: 7 mm0.28 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 5.6 mm0.22 in)|**GX-MK12A**|**GX-MK12A-P**|Normally open| |||||**GX-MK12B**|**GX-MK12B-P**|Normally closed| ||M18||Max. operation distance: 12 mm0.47 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 9.6 mm0.38 in)|**GX-MK18A**|**GX-MK18A-P**|Normally open| |||||**GX-MK18B**|**GX-MK18B-P**|Normally closed| ||M30||Max. operation distance: 22 mm0.87 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 17.6 mm0.69 in)|**GX-MK30A**|**GX-MK30A-P**|Normally open| |||||**GX-MK30B**|**GX-MK30B-P**|Normally closed| Notes: 1) It is the value in state where the circumference of a detection side has a metal object. 2) 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. Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-M SERIES** 842 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** ## **ORDER GUIDE** ## **DC 2-wire type (2 m cable length type)** |Type|Type|Appearance|Sensing range (Note 1,2)|Model No.|Output operation| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |Standard|M8|Ex.)**GX-M12**□**-U**|Max. operation distance: 1.5 mm0.06 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 1.2 mm0.05 in)|**GX-M8A-U**|Normally open| |||||**GX-M8B-U**|Normally closed| ||M12||Max. operation distance: 2 mm0.08 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 1.6 mm0.06 in)|**GX-M12A-U**|Normally open| |||||**GX-M12B-U**|Normally closed| ||M18||Max. operation distance: 5 mm0.20 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 4 mm0.16 in)|**GX-M18A-U**|Normally open| |||||**GX-M18B-U**|Normally closed| ||M30||Max. operation distance: 10 mm0.39 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 8 mm0.32 in)|**GX-M30A-U**|Normally open| |||||**GX-M30B-U**|Normally closed| |Long range|M8||Max. operation distance: 2.5 mm0.10 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 2 mm0.08 in)|**GX-ML8A-U**|Normally open| |||||**GX-ML8B-U**|Normally closed| ||M12||Max. operation distance: 4 mm0.16 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 3.2 mm0.13 in)|**GX-ML12A-U**|Normally open| |||||**GX-ML12B-U**|Normally closed| ||M18||Max. operation distance: 8 mm0.32 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 6.4 mm0.25 in)|**GX-ML18A-U**|Normally open| |||||**GX-ML18B-U**|Normally closed| ||M30||Max. operation distance: 15 mm0.59 in<br>(Stable sensing range 0 to 12 mm0.47 in)|**GX-ML30A-U**|Normally open| |||||**GX-ML30B-U**|Normally closed| Notes: 1) It is the value in state where the circumference of a detection side has a metal object. - 2) 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. ## **M12 plug-in connector type (except for GX-M8□-U and GX-ML8□-U)** - M12 plug-in connector type is also available. When ordering this type, “ **-Z** ” for the M12 plug-in connector type to the model No. - (e.g.) M12 plug-in connector type of **GX-M8A-P** is “ **GX-M8A-P-Z** ”. ## **M12 pigtailed type (for GX-M8□-U and GX-ML8□-U only)** - M12 pigtailed type is also available. - When ordering this type, “ **-J** ” for the M12 pigtailed type to the model No. (e.g.) M12 pigtailed type of **GX-M8A-U** is “ **GX-M8A-U-J** ”. • **Mating cable** (2 cables are required for the thru-beam type.) **Mating cable** Type Model No. Description **• Straight type • Elbow type CN-24C-C2** Length: 2 m 6.56 ft Straight Clamping ring : **CN-24C-C5** Length: 5 m 16.40 ft ø14mm 0.55 in **CN-24CL-C2** Length: 2 m 6.56 ft Cable outer : Elbow ø5.3mm 0.21 in **CN-24CL-C5** Length: 5 m 16.40 ft ~~—~p~~ P- Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-M SERIES** 843 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** ## **DC 3-wire type** **==> picture [503 x 495] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Type Shielded type Non-shielded type<br>Normally open GX-M8A □ GX-M12A □ GX-M18A □ GX-M30A □ GX-MK12A □ GX-MK18A □ GX-MK30A □<br>Item Normally closed GX-M8B □ GX-M12B □ GX-M18B □ GX-M30B □ GX-MK12B □ GX-MK18B □ GX-MK30B □<br>Max. operation distance (Note 2,3) 1.5 mm 0.06 in ±10 % 2 mm 0.08 in ±10 % 5 mm 0.20 in ±10 % 10 mm 0.39 in ±10 % 7 mm 0.28 in ±10 % 12 mm 0.47 in ±10 % 22 mm 0.87 in ±10 %<br>0 to 1.2 mm 0 to 1.6 mm 0 to 4 mm 0 to 8 mm 0 to 5.6 mm 0 to 9.6 mm 0 to 17.6 mm<br>Stable sensing range (Note 2,3) 0 to 0.05 in 0 to 0.06 in 0 to 0.16 in 0 to 0.32 in 0 to 0.22 in 0 to 0.38 in 0 to 0.69 in<br>Iron sheet 8 × 8 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 18 × 18 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 24 × 24 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 24 × 24 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 45 × 45 × t 1 mm<br>Standard sensing object 0.32 × 0.32 × t 0.04 in 0.47 × 0.47 × t 0.04 in 0.71 × 0.71 × t 0.04 in 1.18 × 1.18 × t 0.04 in 0.94 × 0.94 × t 0.04 in 0.94 ×0.94 × t 0.04 in 1.77 × 1.77 × t 0.04 in<br>Hysteresis (Note 2) 15 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)<br>Repeatability (Note 2) Along sensing axis: 5 % or less of operation distance<br>Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less<br>Current consumption (Note 4) 10 mA or less<br><NPN output type> <PNP output type><br>NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor<br>Output • Maximum sink current 200 mA • Maximum source current 200 mA<br>• Applied voltage: 24 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 24 V DC or less (between output and + V)<br>• Residual voltage 2 V or less • Residual voltage 2 V or less<br>Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13<br>Short-circuit protection Incorporated<br>Max. response frequency 5 kHz 5 kHz 2 kHz 1 kHz 2.5 kHz 1 kHz 0.5 kHz<br>Operation indicator Yellow LED (lights up when the output is ON)<br>Pollution degree 3 (industrial enviroment)<br>Protection IP67 (IEC) IP69K (DIN), IP68 (IEC) (2 m cable length type only) , IP67 (IEC) (M12 plug-in connector type only)<br>Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: –40 to +85 °C –40 to +185 °F<br>Ambient humidity 50 % RH or less (at +70 °C +158 °F)<br>EMC EN 60947-5-2<br>Voltage withstandability 500 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure<br>Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.5 mm 0.02 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for 1.5 hours each<br>Shock resistance 294 m/s [2] acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each<br>Sensing range variation Within ±10 % fluctuation of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F and rated voltage in the range of<br>(Note 2) allowable temperature and supply voltage<br>Material Enclosure: Brass (Nickel plated), Sensing part: PPS<br>Cable (except for M12 plug-in connector type) 0.44 mm [2] (0.15 mm [2] for GX-M8□ ) 3-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.56 ft long<br>Cable extension Extension up to total 10 m 32.80 ft is possible with 0.34 mm [2] , or more, cable.<br>2 m cable length type 40 g approx. 70 g approx. 90 g approx. 150 g approx. 75 g approx. 100 g approx. 180 g approx.<br>Net weight<br>(Note 5)<br>M12 plug-in connector type 15 g approx. 20 g approx. 45 g approx. 110 g approx. 25 g approx. 55 g approx. 140 g approx.<br>Accessories Nut: 2 pcs.<br>Model No.<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 +73.4 °F. - 2) It is the value in state where the circumference of a detection side has a metal object. - 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) It is the leakage current when the output is in the OFF state. - 5) The weight includes the weight of two nuts. Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-M SERIES** 844 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** ## **DC 2-wire type** **==> picture [504 x 483] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Type Standard type Long range type<br>Normally open GX-M8A-U ( -J ) GX-M12A-U ( -Z ) GX-M18A-U ( -Z ) GX-M30A-U ( -Z ) GX-ML8A-U ( -J ) GX-ML12A-U ( -Z ) GX-ML18A-U ( -Z ) GX-ML30A-U ( -Z )<br>Item Normally closed GX-M8B-U ( -J ) GX-M12B-U ( -Z ) GX-M18B-U ( -Z ) GX-M30B-U ( -Z ) GX-ML8B-U ( -J ) GX-ML12B-U ( -Z ) GX-ML18B-U ( -Z ) GX-ML30B-U ( -Z )<br>Max. operation distance (Note 2,3) 1.5 mm 0.06 in ±10 % 2 mm 0.08 in ±10 % 5 mm 0.20 in ±10 % 10 mm 0.39 in ±10 % 2.5 mm 0.10 in ±10 % 4 mm 0.16 in ±10 % 8 mm 0.32 in ±10 % 15 mm 0.59 in ±10 %<br> 0 to 1.2 mm 0 to 1.6 mm 0 to 4 mm 0 to 8 mm 0 to 2 mm 0 to 3.2 mm 0 to 6.4 mm 0 to 12 mm<br>Stable sensing range (Note 2,3) 0 to 0.05 in 0 to 0.06 in 0 to 0.09 in 0 to 0.22 in 0 to 0.08 in 0 to 0.13 in 0 to 0.25 in 0 to 0.47 in<br>Iron sheet 8 × 8 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 18 × 18 × t 1mm Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 8 × 8 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 18 × 18 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm<br>Standard sensing object 0.32 × 0.32 × t 0.04 in 0.47 × 0.47 × t 0.04 in 0.71 × 0.71 × t 0.04 in 1.18 × 1.18 × t 0.04 in 0.32 × 0.32 × t 0.04 in 0.47 × 0.47 × t 0.04 in 0.71 × 0.71 × t 0.04 in 1.18 × 1.18 × t 0.04 in<br>Hysteresis (Note 2) 15 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)<br>Repeatability (Note 2) Along sensing axis: 5 % or less of operation distance<br>Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less<br>Current consumption (Note 4) 0.5 mA or less<br>Non-contact DC 2-wire type<br>Output • Load current: 1.5 to 100 mA<br>• Residual voltage: 4.2 V or less (Note 5)<br>Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13<br>Short-circuit protection Incorporated<br>Max. response frequency 1 kHz 1 kHz 1.2 kHz 1.3 kHz 1.1 kHz 1.3 kHz 1.5 kHz 0.8 kHz<br>Operation indicator Yellow LED (lights up when the output is ON)<br>Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)<br>Protection IP67 (IEC) IP69K (DIN), IP68 (IEC) (2 m cable length type only) , IP67 (IEC) (M12 plug-in connector type only)<br>Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: –40 to +85 °C –40 to +185 °F<br>Ambient humidity 50 % RH or less (at +70 °C +158 °F)<br>EMC EN 60947-5-2<br>Voltage withstandability 500 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure<br>Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.5 mm 0.02 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for 1.5 hours each<br>Shock resistance 294 m/s [2] acceleration (30 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each<br>Sensing range variation Within ±10 % fluctuation of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F and rated voltage in the range of<br>(Note 2) allowable temperature and supply voltage<br>Material Enclosure: Brass (Nickel plated), Sensing part: PPS<br>Cable (except for M12 plug-in connector type) 0.44 mm [2] [0.15 mm [2] for GX-M ( L ) 8□-U ] 2-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.56 ft long<br>Cable extension Extension up to total 10 m 32.80 ft is possible with 0.34 mm [2] , or more, cable.<br>2 m cable length type 40 g approx. 70 g approx. 90 g approx. 150 g approx. 40 g approx. 70 g approx. 90 g approx. 150 g approx.<br>Net weight<br>(Note 6) M12 pigtailed(-J type) /<br>20 g approx. 20 g approx. 45 g approx. 110 g approx. 20 g approx. 20 g approx. 45 g approx. 110 g approx.<br>M12 plug-in connector type<br>Accessories Nut: 2 pcs.<br>Model No.<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 +73.4 °F. - 2) It is the value in state where the circumference of a detection side has a metal object. - 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) It is the leakage current when the output is in the OFF state. - 5) When the cable is extended, the residual voltage becomes larger. - 6) The weight includes the weight of two nuts. Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-M SERIES** 845 **GX-F/H** **GXL GL GX-M GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-N GX** **==> picture [545 x 537] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> FIBER WIRING DIAGRAMS<br>SENSORS<br>LASER<br>SENSORS DC 3-wire type<br>PHOTO-<br>ELECTRIC<br>SENSORS Wiring diagram<br>MICRO<br>PHOTO- NPN output type PNP output type<br>ELECTRIC<br>SENSORS<br>(Brown) +V (Brown) +V<br>AREA<br>SENSORS<br>Load<br>CURTAINS /SAFETYLIGHT (Black) Output +– 12 to 24V DC ±10 % (Black) Output +– 12 to 24V DC ±10 %<br>COMPONENTS<br>Load<br>PRESSURE /<br>FLOW<br>SENSORS (Blue) 0 V (Blue) 0 V<br>INDUCTIVE<br>PROXIMITY<br>SENSORS<br>PARTICULARUSE Connector pin position<br>SENSORS<br>M12 connector • Normally Open • Normally Closed<br>OPTIONSSENSOR 4 3 1 : +V 1 : +V<br>2 : Not connected 2 : Output<br>SIMPLE 3 : 0 V 3 : 0 V<br>WIRE-SAVINGUNITS 1 2 4 : Output 4 : Not connected<br>WIRE-SAVING<br>SYSTEMS<br>MEASURE-<br>MENT<br>SENSORS<br>ELECTRICITYSTATIC DC 2-wire type<br>PREVENTION<br>DEVICES<br>LASER Wiring diagram<br>MARKERS<br>(Brown) +V Load<br>PLC<br>INTERFACESMACHINE HUMAN +– 12 to 24V DC ±10 %<br>ENERGY<br>CONSUMPTION<br>VISUALIZATION Load<br>COMPONENTS (Blue) 0 V<br>FA<br>COMPONENTS<br>Connector pin position<br>MACHINE<br>VISION<br>SYSTEMS<br>M12 connector • Normally Open • Normally Closed<br>CURING UV 4 3 (except for GX-M8 □ -U-J and GX-ML8 □ -U-J ) 1 : +V<br>SYSTEMS 1 : Not connected 2 : 0 V<br>2 : Not connected 3 : Not connected<br>1 2 3 : +V 4 : Not connected<br>4 : 0 V<br>• Normally Open<br> ( GX-M8 □ -U-J and GX-ML8 □ -U-J only, On sale soon)<br>Selection 1 : +V<br>Guide 2 : Not connected<br>Amplifier Built-in 3 : Not connected<br>Amplifier- 4 : 0 V<br>separated<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-M SERIES** 846 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** ## **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** - The tightening torque should be under the value given below. **==> picture [111 x 54] intentionally omitted <==** Refer to p.1485~ for general precautions. ## **Embedding of the sensor in metal** **==> picture [243 x 128] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> • Sensing range may decrease if the Sensor B C<br>sensor is completely embedded in size (mm in) (mm in)<br>metal. Especially for the non-shielded<br>12 12<br>type, keep the minimum distance specified in the right table. M12 0.47 0.47<br>18 18<br>M18<br>0.71 0.71<br>30 30<br>� M30 1.18 1.18<br>� Note: With the non-shielded type, the sensing<br>������ range may vary depending on the<br>position of the nuts.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## **Mutual interference** - When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face to face, keep the minimum separation distance specified below to avoid mutual interference. ## **Face to face mounting Parallel mounting** **==> picture [240 x 109] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Tightening torque<br>Model No. Connector<br>Sensor size Sensor<br>(Note)<br>M8 5 N·m 2 N·m<br>M12 6 N·m 2 N·m<br>GX-M□<br>M18 15 N·m 2 N·m<br>M30 40 N·m 2 N·m<br>GX-M(L)8□-U-J M8 5 N·m 1.5 N·m<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> Note: Connector is equipped with **-Z** type or **-J** type. ## **Distance from surrounding metal** - As metal around the sensor may affect the sensing performance, pay attention to the following points. ## **Influence of surrounding metal** - The surrounding metal will affect the sensing performance. Keep the minimum distance specified in the table below. **==> picture [240 x 210] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> A<br>A (mm in)<br>Type<br>M8 M12 M18 M30<br>3 4 10 20<br>DC 3-wire shielded type 0.12 0.16 0.39 0.79<br>- 21 36 66<br>DC 3-wire non-shielded type 0.83 1.42 2.60<br>4.5 6 15 30<br>DC 2-wire standard type 0.18 0.23 0.59 1.18<br>8 12 25 45<br>DC 2-wire long range type 0.32 0.47 0.98 1.77<br>Background metal<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [240 x 166] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> D<br>E<br>D (mm in) E (mm in)<br>Type<br>M8 M12 M18 M30 M8 M12 M18 M30<br>DC 3-wire 18 24 60 120 3 4 10 20<br>shielded type 0.71 0.94 2.36 4.72 0.12 0.16 0.39 0.77<br>DC 3-wire non-shielded type - 3.3084 5.67144 10.39264 - 1.8948 2.8372 4.72120<br>DC 2-wire 18 24 60 120 3 4 10 20<br>standard type 0.71 0.94 2.36 4.72 0.12 0.16 0.39 0.77<br>DC 2-wire long 30 50 100 180 5 8 16 30<br>range type 1.18 1.97 3.93 7.09 0.20 0.32 0.63 1.18<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## **Wiring** - Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring. - Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating. - If power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, ensure that the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the power supply is connected to an actual ground. - Ensure that an isolation transformer is utilized for the DC power supply. If an autotransformer is utilized, the main body or power supply may be damaged. - If the used power supply generates a surge, connect a surge absorber to the power supply to absorb the surge. - In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, inverter motor, etc.) is used in the vicinity of this product, connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the equipment to an actual ground. - Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines or put them in the same raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction. - Damage or burnout may result in case of short circuit of load or miswiring. - Make a cable length as short as possible to lessen noise pickup. Cylindrical Inductive Proximity Sensor **GX-M SERIES** 847 Refer to p.1485~ for general precautions. 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** ## **PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE** ## **Others** - Our products have been developed / produced for industrial use only. - Avoid using a product where there is excessive vapor, dust or corrosive gas, or in a place where it could be exposed directly to water or chemicals. - Take care that the sensor does not come in direct contact with water, oil, grease or organic solvents, such as, thinner, etc. - Do not use in an environment containing inflammable or explosive gases. - Never disassemble or modify the product. ## **DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)** ## **DC 3-wire type** **==> picture [77 x 61] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> LED<br>b<br>a<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [89 x 154] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> ���<br>�<br>�<br>�<br>LED<br>b<br>a<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [385 x 167] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Sensors 2 m cable length type (mm in) M12 plug-in connector type (mm in)<br>Shielded type a b a b<br>M8 GX-M8□ 33 1.30 25 0.98 45 1.77 24 0.94<br>M12 GX-M12□ 35 1.38 25 0.98 50 1.97 30 1.18<br>M18 GX-M18□ 39 1.54 28 1.10 50 1.97 28 1.10<br>M30 GX-M30□ 43 1.69 32 1.26 55 2.17 32 1.26<br>Sensors 2 m cable length type (mm in) M12 plug-in connector type (mm in)<br>Non-shielded type a b c a b c<br>M12 GX-MK12□ 55 2.17 42 1.65 5 0.20 66 2.60 42 1.65 5 0.20<br>M18 GX-MK18□ 60 2.36 44 1.73 8 0.32 72 2.83 44 1.73 8 0.32<br>M30 GX-MK30□ 63 2.48 41 1.61 13 0.51 74 2.91 41 1.61 13 0.51<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## **DC 2-wire type** **==> picture [316 x 91] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Sensors 2 m cable length type (mm in) M12 plug-in connector type (mm (M8 size: M12 pigtailed typein))<br>Standard type, Long range type a b a b<br>M8 GX-M ( L ) 8□-U ( -J ) 33 1.30 25 0.98 – 24 0.94<br>M12 GX-M ( L ) 12□-U ( -Z ) 35 1.38 25 0.98 50 1.97 30 1.18<br>M18 GX-M ( L ) 18□-U ( -Z ) 39 1.54 28 1.10 50 1.97 28 1.10<br>M30 GX-M ( L ) 30□-U ( -Z ) 43 1.69 32 1.26 55 2.17 32 1.26<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>
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