Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H

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Basic Information

Industry No. 1* in stable sensing
*Based on research conducted by Panasonic Industry as of June 2024 among equivalent rectangular inductive sensors.

CE,UKCA Approved

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Type		Maximum operation distance	Stable sensing range
Type		Maximum operation distance	GX-F/H series	Conventional model
GX-□6		1.6 mm 0.063 in	0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in	0 to 1.2 mm 0 to 0.047 in
GX-□8		2.5 mm 0.098 in	0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in	0 to 1.8 mm 0 to 0.709 in
GX-□12		4.0 mm 0.157 in	0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in	0 to 3.0 mm 0 to 0.118 in
GX-□15		5.0 mm 0.197 in	0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in	0 to 4.0 mm 0 to 0.157 in
	Long sensing range	8.0 mm 0.315 in	0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in	0 to 6.4 mm 0 to 0.252 in

Variation at the maximum operation distance is within ±8 %

Thorough adjustment and control of sensing sensitivity greatly reduces individual sensor differences and variations.
The work of adjusting sensor positions when using multiple sensors and when sensors have been replaced is much easier.
Example: GX-□8

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.

10 times the durability! (Compared to conventional models)

The new integrated construction method used provides shock resistance of 10,000 m/s² (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.

Highly resistant to water or oil! IP68G* protective construction

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Order guide

GX-6 type

Type		Sensing range (Note 1)	Model No. (Note 2)	Output	Output operation
NPN output	Front sensing	Maximum operation distance: 1.6 mm 0.063 in Stable sensing range : 0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in	GX-F6A	NPN open-collector transistor	Normally open
			GX-F6AI		Normally open
			GX-F6B		Normally closed
			GX-F6BI		Normally closed
	Top sensing		GX-H6A		Normally open
			GX-H6AI		Normally open
			GX-H6B		Normally closed
			GX-H6BI		Normally closed
PNP output	Front sensing		GX-F6A-P	PNP open-collector transistor	Normally open
			GX-F6AI-P		Normally open
			GX-F6B-P		Normally closed
			GX-F6BI-P		Normally closed
	Top sensing		GX-H6A-P		Normally open
			GX-H6AI-P		Normally open
			GX-H6B-P		Normally closed
			GX-H6BI-P		Normally closed

Note 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.

Note 2 : " I " in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

GX-8 type

Type		Sensing range (Note 1)	Model No. (Note 2)	Output	Output operation
NPN output	Front sensing	Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm 0.098 in Stable sensing range : 0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in	GX-F8A	NPN open-collector transistor	Normally open
			GX-F8AI		Normally open
			GX-F8B		Normally closed
			GX-F8BI		Normally closed
	Top sensing		GX-H8A		Normally open
			GX-H8AI		Normally open
			GX-H8B		Normally closed
			GX-H8BI		Normally closed
PNP output	Front sensing		GX-F8A-P	PNP open-collector transistor	Normally open
			GX-F8AI-P		Normally open
			GX-F8B-P		Normally closed
			GX-F8BI-P		Normally closed
	Top sensing		GX-H8A-P		Normally open
			GX-H8AI-P		Normally open
			GX-H8B-P		Normally closed
			GX-H8BI-P		Normally closed

Note 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.

Note 2 : " I " in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

GX-12 type

Type		Sensing range (Note 1)	Model No. (Note 2)	Output	Output operation
NPN output	Front sensing	Maximum operation distance: 4.0 mm 0.157 in Stable sensing range : 0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in	GX-F12A	NPN open-collector transistor	Normally open
			GX-F12AI		Normally open
			GX-F12B		Normally closed
			GX-F12BI		Normally closed
	Top sensing		GX-H12A		Normally open
			GX-H12AI		Normally open
			GX-H12B		Normally closed
			GX-H12BI		Normally closed
PNP output	Front sensing		GX-F12A-P	PNP open-collector transistor	Normally open
			GX-F12AI-P		Normally open
			GX-F12B-P		Normally closed
			GX-F12BI-P		Normally closed
	Top sensing		GX-H12A-P		Normally open
			GX-H12AI-P		Normally open
			GX-H12B-P		Normally closed
			GX-H12BI-P		Normally closed

Note 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.

Note 2 : " I " in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

GX-15 type

Type		Sensing range (Note 1)	Model No. (Note 2)	Output	Output operation
NPN output	Front sensing	Maximum operation distance: 5.0 mm 0.197 in Stable sensing range : 0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in	GX-F15A	NPN open-collector transistor	Normally open
			GX-F15AI		Normally open
			GX-F15B		Normally closed
			GX-F15BI		Normally closed
	Top sensing		GX-H15A		Normally open
			GX-H15AI		Normally open
			GX-H15B		Normally closed
			GX-H15BI		Normally closed
PNP output	Front sensing		GX-F15A-P	PNP open-collector transistor	Normally open
			GX-F15AI-P		Normally open
			GX-F15B-P		Normally closed
			GX-F15BI-P		Normally closed
	Top sensing		GX-H15A-P		Normally open
			GX-H15AI-P		Normally open
			GX-H15B-P		Normally closed
			GX-H15BI-P		Normally closed

Note 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.

Note 2 : " I " in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

GX-15 ( Long sensing range ) type

Type		Sensing range (Note 1)	Model No. (Note 2)	Output	Output operation
NPN output	Front sensing	Maximum operation distance: 8.0 mm 0.315 in Stable sensing range : 0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in	GX-FL15A	NPN open-collector transistor	Normally open
			GX-FL15AI		Normally open
			GX-FL15B		Normally closed
			GX-FL15BI		Normally closed
	Top sensing		GX-HL15A		Normally open
			GX-HL15AI		Normally open
			GX-HL15B		Normally closed
			GX-HL15BI		Normally closed
PNP output	Front sensing		GX-FL15A-P	PNP open-collector transistor	Normally open
			GX-FL15AI-P		Normally open
			GX-FL15B-P		Normally closed
			GX-FL15BI-P		Normally closed
	Top sensing		GX-HL15A-P		Normally open
			GX-HL15AI-P		Normally open
			GX-HL15B-P		Normally closed
			GX-HL15BI-P		Normally closed

Note 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.

Note 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".

List of model No.

Type			Standard type	Bending-resistant cable type	Cable length 5m 16.404 ft type
NPN output	GX-6 type	Front sensing	GX-F6A	GX-F6A-R	GX-F6A-C5
			GX-F6AI	GX-F6AI-R	GX-F6AI-C5
			GX-F6B	GX-F6B-R	GX-F6B-C5
			GX-F6BI	GX-F6BI-R	GX-F6BI-C5
		Top sensing	GX-H6A	GX-H6A-R	GX-H6A-C5
			GX-H6AI	GX-H6AI-R	GX-H6AI-C5
			GX-H6B	GX-H6B-R	GX-H6B-C5
			GX-H6BI	GX-H6BI-R	GX-H6BI-C5
	GX-8 type	Front sensing	GX-F8A	GX-F8A-R	GX-F8A-C5
			GX-F8AI	GX-F8AI-R	GX-F8AI-C5
			GX-F8B	GX-F8B-R	GX-F8B-C5
			GX-F8BI	GX-F8BI-R	GX-F8BI-C5
		Top sensing	GX-H8A	GX-H8A-R	GX-H8A-C5
			GX-H8AI	GX-H8AI-R	GX-H8AI-C5
			GX-H8B	GX-H8B-R	GX-H8B-C5
			GX-H8BI	GX-H8BI-R	GX-H8BI-C5
	GX-12 type	Front sensing	GX-F12A	GX-F12A-R	GX-F12A-C5
			GX-F12AI	GX-F12AI-R	GX-F12AI-C5
			GX-F12B	GX-F12B-R	GX-F12B-C5
			GX-F12BI	GX-F12BI-R	GX-F12BI-C5
		Top sensing	GX-H12A	GX-H12A-R	GX-H12A-C5
			GX-H12AI	GX-H12AI-R	GX-H12AI-C5
			GX-H12B	GX-H12B-R	GX-H12B-C5
			GX-H12BI	GX-H12BI-R	GX-H12BI-C5
	GX-15 type	Front sensing	GX-F15A	GX-F15A-R	GX-F15A-C5
			GX-F15AI	GX-F15AI-R	GX-F15AI-C5
			GX-F15B	GX-F15B-R	GX-F15B-C5
			GX-F15BI	GX-F15BI-R	GX-F15BI-C5
		Top sensing	GX-H15A	GX-H15A-R	GX-H15A-C5
			GX-H15AI	GX-H15AI-R	GX-H15AI-C5
			GX-H15B	GX-H15B-R	GX-H15B-C5
			GX-H15BI	GX-H15BI-R	GX-H15BI-C5
PNP output	GX-6 type	Front sensing	GX-F6A-P	GX-F6A-P-R	GX-F6A-P-C5
			GX-F6AI-P	GX-F6AI-P-R	GX-F6AI-P-C5
			GX-F6B-P	GX-F6B-P-R	GX-F6B-P-C5
			GX-F6BI-P	GX-F6BI-P-R	GX-F6BI-P-C5
		Top sensing	GX-H6A-P	GX-H6A-P-R	GX-H6A-P-C5
			GX-H6AI-P	GX-H6AI-P-R	GX-H6AI-P-C5
			GX-H6B-P	GX-H6B-P-R	GX-H6B-P-C5
			GX-H6BI-P	GX-H6BI-P-R	GX-H6BI-P-C5
	GX-8 type	Front sensing	GX-F8A-P	GX-F8A-P-R	GX-F8A-P-C5
			GX-F8AI-P	GX-F8AI-P-R	GX-F8AI-P-C5
			GX-F8B-P	GX-F8B-P-R	GX-F8B-P-C5
			GX-F8BI-P	GX-F8BI-P-R	GX-F8BI-P-C5
		Top sensing	GX-H8A-P	GX-H8A-P-R	GX-H8A-P-C5
			GX-H8AI-P	GX-H8AI-P-R	GX-H8AI-P-C5
			GX-H8B-P	GX-H8B-P-R	GX-H8B-P-C5
			GX-H8BI-P	GX-H8BI-P-R	GX-H8BI-P-C5
	GX-12 type	Front sensing	GX-F12A-P	GX-F12A-P-R	GX-F12A-P-C5
			GX-F12AI-P	GX-F12AI-P-R	GX-F12AI-P-C5
			GX-F12B-P	GX-F12B-P-R	GX-F12B-P-C5
			GX-F12BI-P	GX-F12BI-P-R	GX-F12BI-P-C5
		Top sensing	GX-H12A-P	GX-H12A-P-R	GX-H12A-P-C5
			GX-H12AI-P	GX-H12AI-P-R	GX-H12AI-P-C5
			GX-H12B-P	GX-H12B-P-R	GX-H12B-P-C5
			GX-H12BI-P	GX-H12BI-P-R	GX-H12BI-P-C5
	GX-15 type	Front sensing	GX-F15A-P	GX-F15A-P-R	GX-F15A-P-C5
			GX-F15AI-P	GX-F15AI-P-R	GX-F15AI-P-C5
			GX-F15B-P	GX-F15B-P-R	GX-F15B-P-C5
			GX-F15BI-P	GX-F15BI-P-R	GX-F15BI-P-C5
		Top sensing	GX-H15A-P	GX-H15A-P-R	GX-H15A-P-C5
			GX-H15AI-P	GX-H15AI-P-R	GX-H15AI-P-C5
			GX-H15B-P	GX-H15B-P-R	GX-H15B-P-C5
			GX-H15BI-P	GX-H15BI-P-R	GX-H15BI-P-C5

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Option

Designation	Model No.	Description
Sensor mounting bracket	MS-GX6-1	Mounting bracket for GX-6 type (recommended). Sensors can be mounted closely together for space-saving.
	MS-GL6-1	Mounting brackets for GX-6 type Sensor mounting brackets for GL-6 can be used. Interchange is possible.
	MS-GL6-2
	MS-GXL8-4	Mounting bracket for GX-8 type
	MS-GXL15	Mounting bracket for GX-15 type
Aluminum sheet	MS-A15F	For GX-FL15□(-P)	Mounting example when mounted onto a steel or stainless steel plate
Aluminum sheet	MS-A15H	For GX-HL15□(-P)
Mounting sleeve	MS-GX8-1×10 [10 pcs. per set]	Mounting sleeve for GX-8 type Screw, nut, bracket of GXL-8 series can be used by inserting the bracket into the mounting hole of GX-8 type when replacing 3-wire type GXL-8 series (discontinued model) with GX-8 type.

Sensor mounting bracket

MS-GX6-1

Screw is not attached.

MS-GL6-1

Screw is not attached.

MS-GL6-2

Screw is not attached.

MS-GXK8-4

1pc. each of M3 (length: 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw, nut, spring washer and plain washer is attached.

MS-GXL15

Screw is not attached.

Aluminum sheet

MS-A15F
MS-A15H

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Specifications

GX-6 type

Type		NPN output		PNP output
Model No. (Note 2)	Front sensing	GX-F6A(I)	GX-F6B(I)	GX-F6A(I)-P	GX-F6B(I)-P
Model No. (Note 2)	Top sensing	GX-H6A(I)	GX-H6B(I)	GX-H6A(I)-P	GX-H6B(I)-P
Applicable regulations and certifications		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations)
Max. operation distance (Note 3)		1.6 mm 0.063 in ± 8 %
Stable sensing range (Note 3)		0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in
Standard sensing object		Iron sheet 12 x 12 x t 1 mm 0.472 x 0.472 x t 0.039 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability		Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC⁺¹⁰/_-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		NPN open-collector transistor - Maximum sink current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)		PNP open-collector transistor - Maximum source current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less(between output and +V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
	Utilization category	DC-12 or DC-13
	Output operation	Normally open	Normally closed	Normally open	Normally closed
Max. response frequency		400 Hz
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Pollution degree		3 (Industrial environment)
Protection		IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)
Ambient temperature		-25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉, Storage: -40 to +85 ℃ -40 to +185 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
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
Shock resistance		10,000 m/s² acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing range variation	Temperature characteristics	Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23℃ +73 ℉.
Sensing range variation	Voltage characteristics	Within ±2 % for ⁺¹⁰/_-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polycarbonate / Polyester
Cable		0.15 mm² 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Net weight		15 g approx.

Notes:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.

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 Industry's IP68 test method
(1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ 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.

GX-8 type

Type		NPN output		PNP output
Model No. (Note 2)	Front sensing	GX-F8A(I)	GX-F8B(I)	GX-F8A(I)-P	GX-F8B(I)-P
Model No. (Note 2)	Top sensing	GX-H8A(I)	GX-H8B(I)	GX-H8A(I)-P	GX-H8B(I)-P
Applicable regulations and certifications		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations)
Max. operation distance (Note 3)		2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 8 %
Stable sensing range (Note 3)		0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in
Standard sensing object		Iron sheet 15 x 15 x t 1 mm 0.591 x 0.591 x t 0.039 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability		Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC⁺¹⁰/_-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		NPN open-collector transistor - Maximum sink current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)		PNP open-collector transistor - Maximum source current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less(between output and +V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
	Utilization category	DC-12 or DC-13
	Output operation	Normally open	Normally closed	Normally open	Normally closed
Max. response frequency		500 Hz
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Pollution degree		3 (Industrial environment)
Protection		IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)
Ambient temperature		-25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉, Storage: -40 to +85 ℃ -40 to +185 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
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
Shock resistance		10,000 m/s² acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing range variation	Temperature characteristics	Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23℃ +73 ℉.
Sensing range variation	Voltage characteristics	Within ±2 % for ⁺¹⁰/_-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polycarbonate / Polyester
Cable		0.15 mm² 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Net weight		Front sensing type: 15 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx..

Notes:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.

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 Industry's IP68 test method
(1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ 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.

GX-12 type

Type		NPN output		PNP output
Model No. (Note 2)	Front sensing	GX-F12A(I)	GX-F12B(I)	GX-F12A(I)-P	GX-F12B(I)-P
Model No. (Note 2)	Top sensing	GX-H12A(I)	GX-H12B(I)	GX-H12A(I)-P	GX-H12B(I)-P
Applicable regulations and certifications		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations)
Max. operation distance (Note 3)		4.0 mm 0.157 in ± 8 %
Stable sensing range (Note 3)		0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in
Standard sensing object		Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability		Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC⁺¹⁰/_-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		NPN open-collector transistor - Maximum sink current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)		PNP open-collector transistor - Maximum source current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less(between output and +V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
	Utilization category	DC-12 or DC-13
	Output operation	Normally open	Normally closed	Normally open	Normally closed
Max. response frequency		500 Hz
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Pollution degree		3 (Industrial environment)
Protection		IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)
Ambient temperature		-25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉, Storage: -40 to +85 ℃ -40 to +185 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
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
Shock resistance		10,000 m/s² acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing range variation	Temperature characteristics	Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23℃ +73 ℉.
Sensing range variation	Voltage characteristics	Within ±2 % for ⁺¹⁰/_-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polycarbonate / Polyester
Cable		0.15 mm² 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Net weight		Front sensing type: 20 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx..

Notes:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.

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 Industry's IP68 test method
(1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ 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.

GX-15 type

Type		NPN output
Type				Long sensing range
Model No. (Note 2)	Front sensing	GX-F15A(I)	GX-F15B(I)	GX-FL15A(I)	GX-FL15B(I)
Model No. (Note 2)	Top sensing	GX-H15A(I)	GX-H15B(I)	GX-HL15A(I)	GX-HL15B(I)
Applicable regulations and certifications		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations)
Max. operation distance (Note 3)		5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 %		8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4)
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)
Standard sensing object		Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in		Iron sheet 30 x 30 x t 1 mm 1.181 x 1.181 x t 0.039 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability		Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC⁺¹⁰/_-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		NPN open-collector transistor - Maximum sink current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)
	Utilization category	DC-12 or DC-13
	Output operation	Normally open	Normally closed	Normally open	Normally closed
Max. response frequency		250 Hz		150 Hz (Note 5)
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Pollution degree		3 (Industrial environment)
Protection		IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 6, 7)
Ambient temperature		-25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉, Storage: -40 to +85 ℃ -40 to +185 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
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
Shock resistance		10,000 m/s² acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing range variation	Temperature characteristics	Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23℃ +73 ℉.
Sensing range variation	Voltage characteristics	Within ±2 % for ⁺¹⁰/_-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polycarbonate / Polyester
Cable		0.15 mm² 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Net weight		20 g approx.

Type		PNP output
Type				Long sensing range
Model No. (Note 2)	Front sensing	GX-F15A(I)-P	GX-F15B(I)-P	GX-FL15A(I)-P	GX-FL15B(I)-P
Model No. (Note 2)	Top sensing	GX-H15A(I)-P	GX-H15B(I)-P	GX-HL15A(I)-P	GX-HL15B(I)-P
Applicable regulations and certifications		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations)
Max. operation distance (Note 3)		5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 %		8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4)
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)
Standard sensing object		Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in		Iron sheet 30 x 30 x t 1 mm 1.181 x 1.181 x t 0.039 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability		Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC⁺¹⁰/_-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		PNP open-collector transistor - Maximum source current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
	Utilization category	DC-12 or DC-13
	Output operation	Normally open	Normally closed	Normally open	Normally closed
Max. response frequency		250 Hz		150 Hz (Note 5)
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Pollution degree		3 (Industrial environment)
Protection		IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 6, 7)
Ambient temperature		-25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉, Storage: -40 to +85 ℃ -40 to +185 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
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
Shock resistance		10,000 m/s² acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing range variation	Temperature characteristics	Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23℃ +73 ℉.
Sensing range variation	Voltage characteristics	Within ±2 % for ⁺¹⁰/_-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polycarbonate / Polyester
Cable		0.15 mm² 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Net weight		20 g approx.

Notes:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.

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 Industry's IP68 test method
(1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ 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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Dimensions

Unit: mm in

GX-F6□

Sensor

GX-H6□

Sensor

GX-F8□

Sensor

GX-H8□

Sensor

GX-F12□

Sensor

GX-H12□

Sensor

GX-F(L)15□

Sensor

GX-H(L)15□

Sensor

MS-GX6-1

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)

MS-GL6-1

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

Material: Stainless steel (SUS301)

Note: 20 mm 0.787 in with the sensor fitted.

MS-GL6-2

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

Material: Stainless steel (SUS301)

Note: 13.4 mm 0.528 in with the sensor fitted.

MS-GXL8-4

Sensor mounting bracket for GX-8 type (Optional)

Material:Stainless steel (SUS304)
1 pc. each of M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw, nut, spring washer and plain washer are attached.

MS-GXL15

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)

MS-A15F
MS-A15H

Aluminum sheet (Optional)

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I/O Circuit and Wiring diagrams

NPN output type

I /O circuit diagram

Symbols･･･
D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode
D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode
ZD: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr : NPN output transistor

Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.

Wiring diagram

PNP output type

I/O circuit diagram

Symbols･･･
D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode
D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode
ZD: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr : PNP output transistor

Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.

Wiring diagram

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Sensing characteristics

*TYPICAL