Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls
Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls

General Purpose & Slim Body Area Sensor NA2-N

  • Basic Information

  • Applications

  • Order guide

  • Option

  • Specifications

  • Dimensions

  • Circuit/ Wiring

  • Sensing characteristics

  • Cautions For Use

Partly Order Discontinued

Last time buy

June 30, 2023

Products that have obtained Korea's S-mark certification NA2-N-K

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Basic Information

Slim body 13 mm 0.512 in
Maximum sensing height 540 mm 21.260 in

UL,CE,UKCA Approved

CE : EMC Directive
UKCA : EMC Regulations
UL : Recognition

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Applications

Detecting falling objects whose path is uncertain

Detecting falling objects whose path is uncertain

Detecting a loop

Detecting a loop

Preventing wrong parts picking

Preventing wrong parts picking

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Order guide

TypeAppearanceSensing rangeModel No.
(Note)
Number of beam channelsSensing height
(mm in)
Output
NPN output type

5m
16.404 ft
NA2-N88140
5.512
NPN open-collector transistor
NA2-N1212220
8.661
NA2-N1616300
11.811
NA2-N2020380
14.961
NA2-N2424460
18.110
NA2-N2828540
21.260
PNP output typeNA2-N8-PN8140
5.512
PNP open-collector transistor
NA2-N12-PN12220
8.661
NA2-N16-PN16300
11.811
NA2-N20-PN20380
14.961
NA2-N24-PN24460
18.110
NA2-N28-PN28540
21.260

Note :

The model No. with "P" shown on the label affixed to the product is the emitter, "D" shown on the label is the receiver.

5 m 16.404 ft cable length type

5 m 16.404 ft cable length type (standard: 3 m 9.843 ft ) is also availble for NPN output type.
When ordering this type, suffix "-C5" to the model No.
(e.g.) 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type of NA2-N8 is "NA2-N8-C5".

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Option

DesignationModel No.Description
Slit maskOS-NA2-N8For 8 beam channelsThe slit mask restrains the amount of beam emitted or received.
10 seal types in one set (5 sensor sets)
Sensing range:
4 m 13.123 ft (slit on one side)
1.5 m 4.921 ft (slit on both sides)
OS-NA2-N12For 12 beam channels
OS-NA2-N16For 16 beam channels
OS-NA2-N20For 20 beam channels
OS-NA2-N24For 24 beam channels
OS-NA2-N28For 28 beam channels
Sensor mounting bracket
(Note)
MS-NA1-1Four bracket set
Eight M4 (length 18 mm 0.709 in) screws with washers (Four screws with washers are used), eight nuts, four hooks, four spacers and four M4 (length 15 mm 0.591 in) screws with washers are attached.
(Spacers are not attached with MS-NA1-1. M4 (length 15 mm 0.591 in) screws with washers are not used for NA2-N series.)
MS-NA2-1
Sensor supporting bracketMS-NA3-N8For 8 beam channelsSupports the body of the sensor when used in an environment with strong vibration.
Two bracket set
MS-NA3-N12For 12 beam channels
MS-NA3-N16For 16 beam channels
MS-NA3-N20For 20 beam channels
MS-NA3-N24For 24 beam channels
MS-NA3-N28For 28 beam channels

Note :

Do not fix the sensor mounting bracket on the front surface of the sensor.

Slit mask

OS-NA2-N□

The slit mask restricts the amount of beam emitted or received and is used to reduce interference between neighboring sensors.It is also used in cases when the beam intensity is too strong penetrating through the sensing object.Remove the cover (name plate) from the front of the sensor and replace it with the slit mask. The sensing range is reduced when the slit mask is used.

Sensor mounting bracket

MS-NA1-1

M4 screws with washers, nuts, and hooks are attached.

MS-NA2-1

M4 screws with washers, nuts, hooks and spacers are attached.

Sensor supporting bracket

MS-NA3-N□

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Specifications

Number of beam channels81216202428
Model No.NPN outputNA2-N8NA2-N12NA2-N16NA2-N20NA2-N24NA2-N28
PNP outputNA2-N8-PNNA2-N12-PNNA2-N16-PNNA2-N20-PNNA2-N24-PNNA2-N28-PN
CE marking directive complianceEMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Sensing height140 mm
5.512 in
220 mm
8.661 in
300 mm
11.811 in
380 mm
14.961 in
460 mm
18.110 in
540 mm
21.260 in
Sensing range5 m 16.404 ft
Beam pitch20 mm 0.787 in
Sensing objectφ30 mm φ1.181 in or more opaque object (completely beam interrupted objects)
Supply voltage12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Power
consumption
EmitterJob indicator ON0.7 W or less0.8 W or less0.9 W or less1.0 W or less1.1 W or less1.2 W or less
Job indicator OFF0.6 W or less0.7 W or less0.8 W or less0.9 W or less1.0 W or less1.1 W or less
ReceiverJob indicator ON0.7 W or less0.8 W or less0.9 W or less1.0 W or less1.1 W or less1.2 W or less
Job indicator OFF0.6 W or less0.7 W or less0.8 W or less0.9 W or less1.0 W or less1.1 W or less
Output<NPN output type>
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), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)

<PNP output type>
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), 1 V or less (at 16 mA source current)
 Utilization categoryDC-12 or DC-13
Output operationON when all beam channels are received
(OFF when one or more beam channels are interrupted)
Short-circuit protectionIncorporated
Response time10 ms or less (12 ms or less when the interference prevention function is used)
IndicatorsEmitterEmitting indicator: Green LED x 2 (light up during emission; one LED lights up for Frequency A setting, both LEDs light up for
Frequency B setting)
Job indicator: Red LED (lights up, blinks or lights off when the job indicator input is applied, selected by operation mode switch)
ReceiverOperation indicator: Red LED (lights up when one or more beam channels are interrupted)
Stable incident beam indicator: Green LED (lights up when all beam channels are stably received)
Job indicator: Red LED (lights up, blinks or lights off when the job indicator input is applied, selected by operation mode switch)
* When an excess current flows through the output, the stable incident beam indicator and the operation indicator on the receiver blink simultaneously due to operation of the short-circuit protection circuit.
Interference prevention functionIncorporated
Test input (emission halt) functionIncorporated
Pollution degree3 (Industrial environment)
ProtectionIP40(IEC)
Ambient temperature–10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 (No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: –10 to +60 ℃ +14 to +140
Ambient humidity35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminanceIncandescent light: 3,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face
Voltage withstandability1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting elementInfrared LED (Peak emission wavelength: 870 nm 0.034 mil (Note 3), modulated)
MaterialEnclosure: Heat-resistant ABS, Lens cover: Polyester, Indicator cover: Acrylic
Cable0.2 mm2 4-core cabtyre cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long
Cable extensionExtension up to total 25 m 82.021 ft is possible for both emitter and receiver, with 0.2 mm2, or more, cable.
Weight
(Total weight of emitter and receiver)
Net weight:
350 g approx.
Gross weight:
550 g approx.
Net weight:
400 g approx.
Gross weight:
600 g approx.
Net weight:
450 g approx.
Gross weight:
650 g approx.
Net weight:
500 g approx.
Gross weight:
700 g approx.
Net weight:
570 g approx.
Gross weight:
750 g approx.
Net weight:
650 g approx.
Gross weight:
800 g approx.

Notes:
1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 .
2) Obtain the current consumption from the following equation.
Current consumption = Power consumption ÷ Supply voltage
(e.g.) In case of NA2-N8 (when job indicator lights up)
When the supply voltage is 12 V, the current consumption of the emitter is: 0.7 W ÷ 12 V ≈ 0.058 A = 58 mA.
3) Peak emission wavelength has been changed from production in March, 2017.

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Dimensions

  • Unit: mm in

NA2-N□ NA2-N□-PN

Sensor

Emitter

Note:Located on the right side in case of NA2-N8(-PN).

Receiver

MS-NA1-1

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

MS-NA1-1

Material:Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)(Uni-chrome plated)Four bracket set[Eight M4 (length 18 mm0.709 in) screws with washers (Four screws with washers are used), eight nuts, four hooks, and four M4 (length 15 mm0.591 in) screws with washers are attached.M4 (length 15 mm0.591 in) screws with washers are not used for NA2-N series.]

Assembly dimensions

Mounting drawing with the receiver

MS-NA2-1

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

MS-NA2-1

Material:Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)(Uni-chrome plated)[Eight M4 (length 18 mm0.709 in) screws with washers (Four screws with washers are used), eight nuts, four hooks, four spacers, and four M4 (length 15 mm0.591 in) screws with washers are attached.M4 (length 15 mm0.591 in) screws with washers are not used for NA2-N series.]

Assembly dimensions

Mounting drawing with the receiver

MS-NA2-1

MS-NA3-N□

Sensor supporting bracket (Optional)

MS-NA3-N□

Material:Aluminum (Black ALMITE)Two bracket setNote:The sensor supporting bracket can be used for both the emitter and the receiver.

Assembly dimensions

Mounting drawing with the receiver

MS-NA3-N□

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I/O Circuit and Wiring diagrams

NPN output type

I/O circuit diagram

NPN output type I/O circuit diagram

Notes:

1)  Input (pink) is the job indicator input when No. 4 of the operation mode switch on the emitter is set to the OFF side, and it is the test input (emission halt input) when the switch is set to the ON side.

2)  In order to use the job indicator as a large operation indicator, connect the input (pink) of the emitter to the output (black) of the receiver.

3)  When the test input (emission halt input) is set, the job indicator does not light up or blink.


Symbols・・・

D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode
D2: Reverse current protection diode
D3: Reverse output polarity protection diode
ZD: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr: NPN output transistor
E : Job indicator

Wiring diagram

NPN output type Wiring diagram

Note:

Refer to “CAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE” for job indicator operation or test input (emission halt input) operation.



PNP output type

I/O circuit diagram

PNP output type I/O circuit diagram

Notes:

1)  Input (pink) is the job indicator input when No. 4 of the operation mode switch on the emitter is set to the OFF side, and it is the test input (emission halt input) when the switch is set to the ON side.

2)  In order to use the job indicator as a large operation indicator, connect the input (pink) of the emitter to the output (black) of the receiver.

3) When the test input (emission halt input) is set, the job indicator does not light up or blink.


Symbols・・・

D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode
D2: Reverse current protection diode
D3: Reverse output polarity protection diode
ZD: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr: PNP output transistor
E : Job indicator

Wiring diagram

PNP output type Wiring diagram

Note:

Refer to “CAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE” for job indicator operation or test input (emission halt input) operation.

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Sensing characteristics

*TYPICAL

Correlation between setting distance and excess gain

Correlation between setting distance and excess gain


Parallel deviation (All models)

Parallel deviation (All models)


Angular deviation (All models)

Angular deviation (All models)

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Cautions For Use

  • Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection.
  • For sensing devices to be used as safety devices for press machines or for personnel protection, use products which meet standards, such as OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection applicable in each region or country.
  • If this product is used as a sensing device for personnel protection, death or serious body injury could result.
  • For a product which meets safety standards, use the safety light curtain.

Job indicator operation selection

  • The operation of the job indicator can be selected with job indicator mode switch.

Job indicator operation selection

Job indicator input signal condition

TypeSignalSignal condition
NPN outputLow0 to 2 V
High5 to 30 V, or open (Note)
PNP outputLow0 to 2 V, or open (Note)
High8 V to +V

Note:  Insulate the wire if it is kept open.

Mounting

(Purchase the screws and nuts separately.)

  • Use M4 screws with washers and M4 nuts. The tightening torque should be 0.5 N·m or less. During mounting, do not apply any bending or twisting force to the sensor.

Mounting

Functional description

Functional description

 DescriptionFunction
EmitterEmission frequency selection switch

Job indicator mode switch

Job indicator / Test input
(emission halt input)
selection switch

Job indicator
(Red LED)
Lights up, blinks or lights off when the job indicator input is applied, selected by operation mode switch.
Emitting indicator
(Green LED × 2)
Light up during emission; one LED lights up for Frequency A setting, both LEDs light up for Frequency B setting.
ReceiverJob indicator
(Red LED)
Lights up, blinks or lights off when the job indicator input is applied, selected by operation mode switch.
Stable incident beam indicator
(Green LED)
Lights up when all beam channels are stably received.When an excess current flows through the output, the stable incident beam indicator and the operation indicator on the receiver blink simultaneously due to the operation of the short-circuit protection circuit.
Operation indicator
(Red LED)
Lights up when one or more beam channels are interrupted.

To use job indicator as large operation indicator

  • The job indicators can be used as large operation indicators by setting No. 4 of the operation mode switch to the OFF side and connecting the input (pink) of the emitter to the output (black) of the receiver.

To use job indicator as large operation indicator

Note:  In order to use the job indicators as large operation indicators, make sure to set No. 4 of the operation mode switch to the OFF side. If it is set to the ON side, the job indicator does not light up or blink.

Orientation

  • The emitter and the receiver must face each other correctly. If they are set upside down, the sensor does not work.

Orientation

Test input (emission halt) function

Operation mode switch setting

OFFON
  • The emission is stopped when No. 4 of the operation mode switch is set to the ON side and the input (pink) of the emitter is made High (PNP output type: Low).
    Since the output can be turned ON / OFF without the sensing object, this function is useful for start-up inspection. If the output follows the application / withdrawal of the test input (emission halt input), the sensor operation is normal, else it is abnormal.

Time chart

Time chart

Notes:

1)  When the test input (emission halt) function is set, the job indicator (red) does not light up or blink.

2)  When emission is stopped during the test input (emission halt) function, the emitter’s emitting indicator (green) does not light up.

Interference prevention function

  • By setting different emission frequencies, two units of NA2-N series can be mounted close together, as shown in the figure below. The emission frequency can be checked by the number of LEDs lighting up in the emitting indicator on the emitter.

Interference prevention function

 Operation mode switchEmitting indicator (Emitter)
Sensor Ⓐ

One LED lights up
Sensor Ⓑ

Two LEDs light up

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.
  • In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, inverter motor, etc.) is used in the vicinity of this sensor, 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.

Use conditions to comply with CE Marking

  • Following work must be done in case of using this product as a CE marking (European standard EMC Directire) conforming product.

Place ferrite core at the sensor cable.

Prepare 2 pcs. of the following recommended ferrite core (or an equivalent product.)

Use conditions to comply with CE Marking

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Others

  • Do not use during the initial transient time (500 ms) after the power supply is switched on.
  • Avoid dust, dirt and steam.
  • Take care that the sensor does not come in direct contact with water, oil, grease, or organic solvents, such as, thinner, etc.
  • Take care that the sensor is not directly exposed to fluorescent light from a rapid-starter lamp or a high frequency lighting device, as it may affect the sensing performance.

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