Compact Multi-voltage Photoelectric Sensor NX5
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Sensing characteristics
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Cautions For Use
Discontinuation plan
Last time buy (JST)
September 30, 2025
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Basic Information
Multi-voltage photoelectric sensor usable worldwide
CE,GB,UKCA Approved
GB : Standard type : Certified, 5m cable length type : Certified (for sales in China only)
Features
Multi-voltage
The NX5 series can operate at 24 to 240 V AC or 12 to 240 V DC, which makes it suitable for supply voltages around the world.
Compact size
Despite of being multi-voltage, it has a depth of just 35 mm 1.378 in. (W18 x H62 x D35 mm W0.709 x H2.441 x D1.378 in)
Long sensing range
It is most suitable for conveyor lines and parking lot applications.
High reliability
It has an IP66 protection. Moderate dust or water splashes will not affect the sensor. The hermetically sealed output relay significantly increases its reliability.
Easy alignment
The 10 m 32.808 ft thru-beam type sensor incorporate a red LED beam source. Beam alignment can be attained by checking the emitted beam visually.
Interference prevention
Two sensors can operate normally even if mounted close together.
(Excluding the 30 m 98.425 ft thru-beam type sensor)
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Applications
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Order guide
Discontinued products [Order accepted till September, 2025]
【Discontinued product】
Thru-beam
For details, please refer to the "List of discontinued (planned) products".
Discontinued products
【Discontinued product】
Retroreflective type Long sensing range
Retroreflective type With polarizing filters
Diffuse reflective type
For details, please refer to the "List of discontinued (planned) products".
[Note]
The following applicable products and options are available continuously.
RF-230 (Reflector)
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Option
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Specifications
Type | Thru-beam | ||||
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Long sensing range | |||||
Model No. | NX5-M10RA | NX5-M10RB | NX5-M30A | NX5-M30B | |
Regulatory compliance | ・Low Voltage Directive : EN IEC 60947-5-2 ・EMC Directive : EN IEC 60947-5-2 ・RoHS Directive ・GB/T 14048.10 | ||||
Sensing range | 10 m 32.808 ft | 30 m 98.425 ft | |||
Sensing object | φ20 mm φ0.787 in or more opaque object (Note 2) | φ20 mm φ0.787 in or more opaque object (Completely beam interrupted object) (Note 2) | |||
Hysteresis | - | ||||
Repeatability (perpendicular to sensing axis) | 0.1 mm 0.004 in or less | 0.2 mm 0.008 in or less | |||
Supply voltage | 24 to 240 V AC +10–15 % or 12 to 240 V DC +10–15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less | ||||
Power consumption | Emitter: 1 VA or less Receiver: 2 VA or less | Emitter: 1.5 VA or less Receiver: 2 VA or less | |||
Output | Relay contact 1 c • Switching capacity: 250 V AC 1 A (resistive load) 30 V DC 2 A (resistive load) • Electrical life: 500,000 or more switching operations (switching frequency 3,600 operations/hour) 100,000 or more switching operations (switching frequency 3,600 operations/hour) • Mechanical life: 100 million or more switching operations (switching frequency 36,000 operations/hour) | ||||
Output operation | Light-ON | Dark-ON | Light-ON | Dark-ON | |
Response time | 10 ms or less | ||||
Operation indicator | Red LED (lights up when the output is ON) | ||||
Stability indicator | Green LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition) | ||||
Power indicator | - | Red LED (lights up when the power is ON) | |||
Sensitivity adjuster | Continuously variable adjuster | - | |||
Automatic interference prevention function | (Use optional interference prevention filters) | - | |||
Pollution degree | 3 (Industrial environment) | ||||
Protection | IP66 (IEC) | ||||
Ambient temperature | –20 to +55 ℃ –4 to +131 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing allowed) (Note 3), Storage: –30 to +70 ℃ –22 to +158 ℉ | ||||
Ambient humidity | 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH | ||||
Ambient illuminance | Incandescent light: 3,500 Lx or less at the light-receiving face | ||||
Voltage withstandability | 1,500 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure, 1,500 V AC for one min. between power supply and output terminals, 1,000 V AC for one min. between relay contact terminals | ||||
Insulation resistance | 20 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between power supply and output terminals, and between relay contact terminals | ||||
Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions two hours each | ||||
Shock resistance | 500 m/s2 (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each | ||||
Emitting element | Red LED (modulated) | Infrared LED (modulated) | |||
Peak emission wavelength | 660 nm 0.026 mil | 880 nm 0.035 mil | |||
Material | Enclosure: Polycarbonate, Lens: Polycarbonate, Cover: Polycarbonate | ||||
Cable | 0.3 mm2 5-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long | ||||
Cable extension | Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver). | ||||
Net weight | Emitter: 100 g approx. Receiver: 140 g approx. | Emitter: 125 g approx. Receiver: 140 g approx. | |||
Accessories | Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc. | - |
Notes:
1)Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
2)If slit masks (optional) are fitted, an object as small as 3 x 6 mm 0.118 x 0.236 in can be detected.
3)In case the sensor is to be used at an ambient temperature of –15 ℃ +5 ℉, or less, please contact our office.
Low Voltage Directive related information
Type | Thru-beam | |||
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Long sensing range | ||||
Model No. | NX5-M10RA | NX5-M10RB | NX5-M30A | NX5-M30B |
Utilization category | AC-12/DC-12 | |||
Impulse withstand voltage | 2.5kV | |||
Output minimum operational current | DC5V 1mA or more | |||
Turn on time / Turn off time (Note 4) | 10ms / 10ms | |||
Maximum response frequency (Note 5) | 50Hz | |||
Pollution degree | 3 (Industrial environment) | |||
Class of protection against electric shock | Out of classification | |||
Excess gain | 30% (Note 6) | 30% |
Note:
1)Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
2)The output applied voltage should be the same as the supply voltage of the sensor.
3)Be sure to add a short-circuit protection (a fuse or a breaker) to the power supply input and the output.
In addition, use 3A or less fast blow fuse or breaker.
4)Turn-On time and Turn-OFF time are the delay time between reference sensor and measurement sensor in case round plate rotates as below.
5)The maximum response frequency is the value calculated below.
Maximum response frequency = 1 / (Turn on time+Turn off time)
6)Excess gain of NX5-M10□ is the value in case sensitivity aduster is in maximum position.
Type | Retroreflective | Diffuse reflective | |||||
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With polarizing filters | Long sensing range | ||||||
Model No. | NX5-PRVM5A | NX5-PRVM5B | NX5-RM7A | NX5-RM7B | NX5-D700A | NX5-D700B | |
Regulatory compliance | ・Low Voltage Directive : EN IEC 60947-5-2 ・EMC Directive : EN IEC 60947-5-2 ・RoHS Directive ・GB/T 14048.10 | ||||||
Sensing range | 0.1 to 5 m 0.328 to 16.404 ft (Note 2) | 0.1 to 7 m 0.328 to 22.966 ft (Note 2) | 700 mm 27.559 in (Note 3) | ||||
Sensing object | φ50 mm φ1.969 in or more opaque, translucent or specular object (Note 2, 4) | φ50 mm φ1.969 in or more opaque or translucent object (Note 2, 4) | Opaque, translucent or transparent object (Note 4) | ||||
Hysteresis | - | 15 % or less of operation distance (Note 3) | |||||
Repeatability (perpendicular to sensing axis) | 0.2 mm 0.008 in or less | 0.3 mm 0.012 in or less | |||||
Supply voltage | 24 to 240 V AC +10–15 % or 12 to 240 V DC +10–15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less | ||||||
Power consumption | 2 VA or less | ||||||
Output | Relay contact 1 c • Switching capacity: 250 V AC 1 A (resistive load) 30 V DC 2 A (resistive load) • Electrical life: 500,000 or more switching operations (switching frequency 3,600 operations/hour) 100,000 or more switching operations (switching frequency 3,600 operations/hour) • Mechanical life: 100 million or more switching operations (switching frequency 36,000 operations/hour) | ||||||
Output operation | Light-ON | Dark-ON | Light-ON | Dark-ON | Light-ON | Dark-ON | |
Response time | 10 ms or less | ||||||
Operation indicator | Red LED (lights up when the output is ON) | ||||||
Stability indicator | Green LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition) | ||||||
Power indicator | - | ||||||
Sensitivity adjuster | Continuously variable adjuster | - | Continuously variable adjuster | ||||
Automatic interference prevention function | Incorporated (Two units of sensors can be mounted close together.) | ||||||
Pollution degree | 3 (Industrial environment) | ||||||
Protection | IP66 (IEC) | ||||||
Ambient temperature | –20 to +55 ℃ –4 to +131 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing allowed) (Note 5), Storage: –30 to +70 ℃ –22 to +158 ℉ | ||||||
Ambient humidity | 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH | ||||||
Ambient illuminance | Incandescent light: 3,500 Lx at the light-receiving face | ||||||
Voltage withstandability | 1,500 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure, 1,500 V AC for one min. between power supply and output terminals, 1,000 V AC for one min. between relay contact terminals | ||||||
Insulation resistance | 20 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between power supply and output terminals, and between relay contact terminals | ||||||
Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each | ||||||
Shock resistance | 500 m/s2 (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each | ||||||
Emitting element | Red LED (modulated) | Infrared LED (modulated) | |||||
Peak emission wavelength | 660 nm 0.026 mil | 880 nm 0.035 mil | |||||
Material | Enclosure: Polycarbonate, Lens: Polycarbonate, Cover: Polycarbonate, Front cover (retroreflective type sensor only) : Acrylic | ||||||
Cable | 0.3 mm2 5-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long | ||||||
Cable extension | Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver). | ||||||
Net weight | 140 g approx. | ||||||
Accessories | RF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc. Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc. | RF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc. | Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc. |
Notes:
1)Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
2)The sensing range and the sensing object of the retroreflective type sensor is specified for the RF-230 reflector. Further, the sensing range is the possible setting range for the reflector.
The sensor can detect an object less than 0.1 m 0.328 ft away.
3)The sensing range and the hysteresis of the diffuse reflective type sensor are specified for white non-glossy paper (200 x 200 mm 7.874 x 7.874 in) as the object.
4)Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.
5)In case the sensor is to be used at an ambient temperature of –15 ℃ +5 ℉, or less, please contact our office.
Low Voltage Directive related information
Type | Retroreflective | Diffuse reflective | ||||
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With polarizing filters | Long sensing range | |||||
Model No. | NX5-PRVM5A | NX5-PRVM5B | NX5-RM7A | NX5-RM7B | NX5-D700A | NX5-D700B |
Utilization category | AC-12/DC-12 | |||||
Impulse withstand voltage | 2.5kV | |||||
Output minimum operational current | DC5V 1mA or more | |||||
Turn on time / Turn off time (Note 4) | 10ms / 10ms | |||||
Maximum response frequency (Note 5) | 50Hz | |||||
Pollution degree | 3 (Industrial environment) | |||||
Class of protection against electric shock | Out of classification | |||||
Excess gain | 10% (Note 6) | 10% | 14% (Note 6) |
Note:
1)Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
2)The output applied voltage should be the same as the supply voltage of the sensor.
3)Be sure to add a short-circuit protection (a fuse or a breaker) to the power supply input and the output.
In addition, use 3A or less fast blow fuse or breaker.
4)Turn-On time and Turn-OFF time are the delay time between reference sensor and measurement sensor in case round plate rotates as below.
5)The maximum response frequency is the value calculated below.
Maximum response frequency = 1 / (Turn on time+Turn off time)
6)Excess gain of NX5-PRVM5□/NX-D700□ is the value in case sensitivity aduster is in maximum position.
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Dimensions
- Unit: mm in
NX5-M10RA NX5-M10RB NX5-M30A NX5-M30B
Sensor
Notes:1) It is the power indicator (red) on the emitter of NX5-M30□.2) Not incorporated on NX5-M30□.3) Not incorporated on the emitter.
NX5-PRVM5A
NX5-PRVM5B
NX5-RM7A
NX5-RM7B
Sensor
Note:Not incorporated on NX5-RM7□.
NX5-D700A
NX5-D700B
Sensor
MS-NX5-1
Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)
Material:Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)(Uni-chrome plated)Two M4 (length 25 mm0.984 in)screws with washers and two M4 nuts are attached.
Assembly dimensions
Mounting drawing with the receiver of NX5-M10R□
MS-NX5-2
Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)
Material:Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)(Uni-chrome plated)Two M4 (length 25 mm0.984 in) screws with washers and two M4 nuts are attached.
Assembly dimensions
Mounting drawing with the receiver of NX5-M10R□
MS-NX5-3
Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)
Material:Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)(Uni-chrome plated)Two M4 (length 25 mm0.984 in) screws with washers and two M4 nuts are attached.
Assembly dimensions
Mounting drawing with the receiver of NX5-M10R□
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I/O Circuit and Wiring diagrams
I/O circuit diagram
Note:
The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor has two wires for power (+V and 0 V) only.
Output operation
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Sensing characteristics
NX5-M10RA NX5-M10RB
Thru-beam type
Parallel deviationAngular deviationParallel deviation with slit masks(3 × 6 mm 0.118 × 0.236 in)
NX5-M30A NX5-M30B
Thru-beam type
Parallel deviationAngular deviationParallel deviation with slit masks(3 × 6 mm 0.118 × 0.236 in)
Discontinued products
NX5-PRVM5A NX5-PRVM5B
Retroreflective type
Parallel deviationAngular deviationNX5-RM7A NX5-RM7B
Retroreflective type
Parallel deviationAngular deviationNX5-D700A NX5-D700B
Diffuse reflective type
Sensing field
Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (white non-glossy paper 200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in), the sensing range shortens, as shown in the left graph.
(For plotting the left graph, the sensitivity has been set such that a 200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in white non-glossy paper is just detectable at a distance of 700 mm 27.559 in.)
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Cautions For 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 0.8 N·m or less.
Others
- Do not use during the initial transient time (50 ms) after the power supply is switched on.
- Although the protection degree is specified for the sensor including the cable, the cable end is not waterproof, and is not covered by the protection specified. Hence, make sure that water does not seep in from the cable end.
Interference prevention filter (Exclusively for NX5-M10R□)
- Use the interference prevention filters (optional) when two units of thru-beam type sensors are mounted close together. However, take note that the sensing range will become short.
- There are 2 types of interference prevention filters. Install PF-NX5-H (Horizontal, Light brown) for 1 set, and install PF-NX5-V (Vertical, Silver color) for the other set.
Note:The filters cannot be used for NX5-M30A、NX5-M30B.
Retroreflective type sensor (NX5-RM7□)
- Please take care of the following points when detecting materials having a gloss.
[1]Make L, shown in the diagram, Make L sufficiently long sufficiently long.
[2]Install at an angle of 10 to 30 degrees to the sensing object.
* NX5-PRVM5□ does not need the above adjustment.
Retroreflective type sensor with polarizing filters (NX5-PRVM5□)
Example of sensing objects
- If a shiny object is covered or wrapped with a transparent film, such as those described below, the retroreflective type sensor with polarizing filters may not be able to detect it.
In that case, follow the steps given below. - Can wrapped by clear film
- Aluminum sheet covered by plastic film
- Gold or silver color (specular) label or wrapping paper
Steps
- Tilt the sensor with respect to the sensing object while fitting.
- Reduce the sensitivity.
- Increase the distance between the sensor and the sensing object.