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Photoelectric Sensor Selection

Series / Model No.ApplicationFeature / Type

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-400 Ver.2

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-400 Ver.2General sensingGeneral-purpose type

Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor EX-Z

Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor EX-ZGeneral sensing, Ultra-minute sizeUltra-slim type with a thickness of 3 mm 0.118 in (M2 Mounting)

Ultra-slim Photoelectric Sensor EX-10 Ver.2

Ultra-slim Photoelectric Sensor EX-10 Ver.2General sensing, Compact sizeUltra-slim type with a thickness of 3.5 mm 0.138 in (M2 Mounting)

Ultra-compact Photoelectric Sensor EX-20 Ver.2

Ultra-compact Photoelectric Sensor EX-20 Ver.2M3 Mounting

Threaded Miniature Photoelectric Sensor EX-30 Ver.2

Threaded Miniature Photoelectric Sensor EX-30 Ver.2Mounting with one nut

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-413 Ver.2

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-413 Ver.2

Detailed information about CX-413 Ver.2>

Long-range sensingThru-beam type: 30 m 98.425 ft

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-481/482 Ver.2

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-481/482 Ver.2

Detailed information about CX-481 Ver.2>
Detailed information about CX-482 Ver.2>

Sensing transparent objectsFor transparent object sensing
Series / Model No.ApplicationFeature / Type

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-440 Ver.2

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-440 Ver.2

Sensing objects with a background Multi level sensingGeneral-purpose and compact

Convergent Reflective Photoelectric Sensor EX-40

Convergent Reflective Photoelectric Sensor EX-40

Adjustable Range Reflective Photoelectric Sensor EQ-500

Adjustable Range Reflective Photoelectric Sensor EQ-500Long-range 2.5 m 8.202 ft (AC/DC)
Series / Model No.ApplicationFeature / Type

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-400 Ver.2

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-400 Ver.2Sensing in an oil mistGeneral-purpose type

Laser Sensors head selection

Series / Model No.ApplicationFeature / Type
HG-C1030CMOS type Micro Laser Distance Sensor HG-C1030
Minute object detectionCMOS type
Beam diameter:
ø50 μm 1.969 mil approx.
(Mesurement center
30 mm 1.181 in)
HG-C1030CMOS type Micro Laser Distance Sensor HG-C1050
CMOS type
Beam diameter:
ø70 μm 2.756 mil approx.
(Mesurement center
50 mm 1.969 in)
LS-H101
LS-H102		Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor
LS-H101 / LS-H102
Thru-beam type
Spot diameter:
ø5 mm ø0.197 in
approx. or less
(at 1 m 3.281 ft sensing distance)
EX-L211Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L211
Thru-beam type
Spot size:
6 x 4 mm
0.236 x 0.157 in
approx.
(at 1 m 3.281 ft
sensing distance)
EX-L221Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L221
Spot reflective type
Spot diameter:
ø1 mm ø0.039 in or less
(at 300 mm 11.811 in
sensing distance)
EX-L261Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L261
Convergent reflective type
Spot diameter:
ø1 mm ø0.039 in or less
(at 50 mm 1.969 in
sensing distance)
LS-H21-ADigital Laser Sensor LS-H21
Spot reflective type
Spot diameter:
ø0.2 mm ø0.008 in
approx.
(at 50 mm 1.969 in
sensing dist)
LS-H21-ADigital Laser Sensor LS-H91
Coaxial retroreflective type
Spot diameter:
ø1 mm ø0.039 in approx.
(at 1 m 3.281 ft
sensing distance)
Series / Model No.ApplicationApplication
EX-L212Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L212Small object detectionRetroreflective type
Spot size:
8 x 5.5 mm
0.315 x 0.217 in
approx.
(at 1 m 3.281 ft
sensing distance)
EX-L291Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L291Retroreflective type
Spot size:
6 x 4 mm
0.236 x 0.157 in
approx.
(at 1 m 3.281 ft
sensing distance)
EX-L262Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L262Convergent reflective type
Spot size:
5 x 1 mm
0.197 x 0.039 in
approx.
(at 50 mm 1.969 in
sensing distance)
LS-H201Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor LS-H201Coaxial reflective type
Spot diameter:
ø2 mm ø0.079 in approx.
or less
(at 300 mm 11.811 ft
sensing distance)
LS-H901Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor LS-H901Coaxial retroreflective type
Spot diameter:
ø6 mm ø0.236 in
approx. or less
(at 1 m 3.281 ft
sensing distance)
Series / Model No.ApplicationFeature / Type
EX-L261Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L261Detection when background object presentsConvergent reflective type
Spot diameter:
ø1 mm ø0.039 in or less
(at 50 mm 1.969 in
sensing distance)
EX-L262Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L262Convergent reflective type
Spot size:
5 x 1 mm
0.197 x 0.039 in
approx.
(at 50 mm 1.969 in
sensing distance)
LS-H22Digital Laser Sensor LS-H22Wide-range detectionLine reflective type
Line width:
240 mm 9.449 in approx.
(at 1,000 mm 39.370 in
sensing distance)
Digital Laser Sensor LS-H92Digital Laser Sensor LS-H92Long-range sensingCoaxial retroreflective type
Sensing range:
30 m 98.425 ft
LS-H101
LS-H102
LS-H201		Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor
LS-H□01 / LS-H102

 

* Smallest amplifier-separated type lazer sensor head as of September 2014 based on reserch conducted by our company.

Detection with industy's smallest* headThru-beam type /
Coaxial reflective type /
Coaxial retroreflective type
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CMOS type Micro Laser Distance Sensor HG-C1Level detectionCMOS type
LS-H101
LS-H102
LS-H201		Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor
LS-H□01 / LS-H102		Conforming to FDA regulationsThru-beam type /
Coaxial reflective type /
Coaxial retroreflective type
Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L2□Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L2□Thru-beam type /
Spot reflective type /
Retroreflective type /
Convergent reflective type
Digital Laser Sensor LS-H□FDigital Laser Sensor LS-H□FSpot reflective /
Line reflective /
Coaxial retroreflective type
Series / Model No.ApplicationFeature / Type
LS-H101
LS-H102
LS-H201		Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor
LS-H□01 / LS-H102		Laser Class 1Thru-beam type /
Coaxial reflective type /
Coaxial retroreflective type
Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L2□Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L2□Thru-beam type /
Spot reflective type /
Retroreflective type /
Convergent reflective type
Digital Laser Sensor LS-H21-ADigital Laser Sensor LS-H21-ASpot reflective type
Digital Laser Sensor LS-H91-ADigital Laser Sensor LS-H91-ACoaxial retroreflective type

Laser amplifier selection (For LS-H101/H102/H201/H901)

Series / Model No.ApplicationFeature / Type

Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor LS-501

Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor LS-501

Detailed information about LS-501

When using multiple units of connected amplifiers /
Wire-saving, space saving		Connector type

Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor LS-501-C2

Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor LS-501-C2

Detailed information about LS-501-C2

When using a single sensor /
When you need teaching from external devices		Cable type
(With external input)

Laser amplifier selection (For LS-H□)

Series / Model No.ApplicationFeature / Type

Digital Laser Sensor LS-401

Digital Laser Sensor LS-401

Detailed information about LS-401

When using multiple units of connected amplifiers /
Wire-saving, space saving		Connector type

Digital Laser Sensor LS-403

Digital Laser Sensor LS-403

Detailed information about LS-403

Connector type /
With upper communication function
(Used in connection with communication unit)

Digital Laser Sensor LS-401-C2

Digital Laser Sensor LS-401-C2

Detailed information about LS-401-C2

When using a single sensor /
When you need teaching from external devices		Cable type

Convenient peripheral devices

Series / Model No.DescriptionDesignation
SC-GU3-01Commnunication Unit for Open Network SC-GU3-01

Note : SC-GU3-01 is the successor of SC-GU2-C.

Can be connected directly to CC-LinkCommunication unit for CC-Link
Communication Unit for CC-Link SC-GU2-CCommunication Unit for CC-Link SC-GU2-C
SC-GU3-02Commnunication Unit for Open Network SC-GU3-02Can be connected directly DeviceNetCommunication unit for DeviceNet
SC-GU3-03Commnunication Unit for Open Network SC-GU3-03Can be connected directly EtherCATCommunication unit for EtherCAT
Bank Selection Unit FX-CHBank Selection Unit FX-CHFor a smoother changeoverBank selection unit
Universal Sensor Mounting Stand MS-AJUniversal Sensor Mounting Stand MS-AJBracket to adjust the mounting position of sensor headsUniversal sensor mounting stand