Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls
Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls

Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-400 Ver.2

  • Basic Information

  • Applications

  • Order guide

  • Option

  • Specifications

  • Dimensions

  • Circuit/ Wiring

  • Sensing characteristics

  • Cautions For Use

Partly Order Discontinued

Last time buy (JST)

September 30, 2021

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Basic Information

Sensors that are environmentally and user friendly.

UL,CE,UKCA Approved

UL : Recognition

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Applications

Detecting box collapsing within the rail of stacker crane
Detecting box collapsing within the rail of stacker crane
Synchronizing sensor for image processing systems
Synchronizing sensor for image processing systems
Detecting glossy electric appliances
Detecting glossy electric appliances
Detecting plastic bottles stacked on pallets
Detecting plastic bottles stacked on pallets
Passage confirmation of object on a conveyor belt
Passage confirmation of object on a conveyor belt
Detecting TAB protective transparent film
Detecting TAB protective transparent film
Detecting pins in the case
Detecting pins in the case
Passage confirmation on substrate conveyor equipment
Passage confirmation on substrate conveyor equipment
Small tablet detection
Small tablet detection
Detects minute objects unaffected by glossy background objects. Uses FGS function.
Thin biscuit detection
Thin biscuit detection
Stable sensing even for thin objects. Uses FGS function.
Passage confirmation
Passage confirmation
Not affected by color variations in objects and
background objects. Uses BGS function.

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Order guide

Standard type

Thru-beam type

TypeAppearanceSensing rangeModel No. (Note 1)Output
operation
Emitting
element
NPN outputPNP output
 

10 m 32.808 ftCX-411CX-411-PSwitchable
either
Light-ON
or
Dark-ON
Red LED
Long sensing
range
15 m 49.213 ftCX-412CX-412-PInfrared
LED
30 m 98.425 ftCX-413CX-413-P

Retroreflective type

TypeAppearanceSensing rangeModel No. (Note 1)Output
operation
Emitting
element
NPN outputPNP output
With polarizing
filters

3 m 9.843 ft
(Note 2)
CX-491CX-491-PSwitchable
either
Light-ON
or
Dark-ON
Red LED
Long sensing
range
5 m 16.404 ft
(Note 2)
CX-493CX-493-P
For transparent
object sensing
50 to 500 mm
1.969 to 19.685 in
(Note 2)
CX-481CX-481-PInfrared
LED
50 to 1,000mm
1.969 to 39.37 in
(Note 2)
CX-483CX-483-P
0.1 to 2 m
0.328 to 6.562 ft
(Note 2)
CX-482CX-482-P

Diffuse reflective type

TypeAppearanceSensing rangeModel No. (Note 1)Output
operation
Emitting
element
NPN outputPNP output
 

100 mm 3.937 inCX-424CX-424-PSwitchable
either
Light-ON
or
Dark-ON
Infrared
LED
300 mm 11.811 inCX-421CX-421-P
800 mm 31.496 inCX-422CX-422-P
Narrow-view

70 to 300 mm
2.756 to 11.811 in
CX-423CX-423-PRed LED

Adjustable range reflective type

TypeAppearanceSensing rangeModel No. (Note 1)Output
operation
Emitting
element
NPN outputPNP output
Small spot

2 to 50 mm 0.079 to 1.969 in
Adjustable range: 20 to 50 mm 0.787 to 1.969 in
CX-441CX-441-PSwitchable either
Detection-ON
or
Detection-OFF
Red LED
 2 to 50 mm 0.079 to 1.969 in
(Distance setting: 50 mm 1.969 in)
CX-444CX-444-P
15 to 100 mm 0.591 to 3.937 in
(Distance setting: 100 mm 3.937 in)
Adjustable range: 20 to 100 mm 0.787 to 3.937 in
20 to 300 mm 0.787 to 11.811 in
Adjustable range: 40 to 300 mm 1.575 to 11.811 in
CX-442CX-442-P

NOTE: Mounting bracket is not supplied with the sensor. Please select from the range of optional sensor mounting brackets.

Notes:

1)The model No. with "E" shown on the label affixed to the thru-beam type sensor is the emitter, "D" shown on the label is the receiver.

2)

The sensing range of the retroreflective type sensor is specified for the RF-230 reflector. The sensing range represents the actual sensing range of the sensor. The sensing ranges itemized in "A" of the table below may vary depending on the shape of sensing object. Be sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object.

 CX-491□CX-493□CX-481□CX-483□CX-482□
A0 to 3 m
0 to 9.843 ft
0 to 5 m
0 to 16.404 ft
50 to 500 mm
1.969 to 19.685 in
50 to 1,000 mm
1.969 to 39.37 in
0.1 to 2 m
0.328 to 6.562 ft
B0.1 to 3 m
0.328 to 9.843 ft
0.1 to 5 m
0.328 to 16.404 ft
100 to 500 mm
3.937 to 19.685 in
100 to 1,000 mm
3.937 to 39.37 in
0.8 to 2 m
2.625 to 6.562 ft

5 m 16.4 ft cable length types

5 m 16.404 ft cable length types (standard: 2 m 6.562 ft, basic: 0.5 m 1.640 in) are available.
When ordering this type, suffix "-C5" for the 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type to the model No.
(Excluding CX-44□ and basic type.)
(e.g.)
5 m 16.404 ft cable length type of CX-411-P is "CX-411-P-C5"

M8 plug-in connector type, M12 pigtailed type

M8 plug-in connector type and M12 pigtailed type are also available.
When ordering this type, suffix "-Z" for the M8 connector type, "-J" for the M12 pigtailed type to the model No.
(Please note that M12 pigtailed type is not available for CX-44□. Excluding basic type.)
(e.g.)
M8 connector type of CX-411-P is "CX-411-P-Z"
M12 pigtailed type of CX-411-P is "CX-411-P-J"

・Mating cables (2 cables are required for the thru-beam type)

Type Model No.Cable lengthDescription
For M8 plug-in
connector type
StraightCN-24A-C22 m 6.562 ftCan be used with all models
CN-24A-C55 m 16.404 ft
ElbowCN-24AL-C22 m 6.562 ft
CN-24AL-C55 m 16.404 ft
For M12 pigtailed
type
2-coreCN-22-C22 m 6.562 ftFor thru-beam type emitter
(2-core)
CN-22-C55 m 16.404 ft
4-coreCN-24-C22 m 6.562 ftCan be used with all models
CN-24-C55 m 16.404 ft

Mating cables

CN-24A-C2
CN-24A-C5

CN-24A-C2, CN-24A-C5

CN-24AL-C2
CN-24AL-C5

CN-24AL-C2, CN-24AL-C5

CN-22-C2, CN-22-C5
CN-24-C2, CN-24-C5

CN-22-C2, CN-22-C5, CN-24-C2, CN-24-C5

Package without reflector

NPN output type: CX-491-Y

Table of Model Nos.

Standard type

* Products colored in gray are scheduled to be discontinued.

TypeStandard type
(cable length :
2m 6.562 ft)
0.5 m 1.640 in
cable length types
5 m 16.4 ft
cable length types
M8 plug-in
connector type
M12
pigtailed type
Thru-beamNPN outputCX-411CX-411-C05CX-411-C5CX-411-ZCX-411-J
PNP outputCX-411-PCX-411-P-C05CX-411-P-C5CX-411-P-ZCX-411-P-J
NPN outputCX-412CX-412-C05CX-412-C5CX-412-ZCX-412-J
PNP outputCX-412-PCX-412-P-C05CX-412-P-C5CX-412-P-ZCX-412-P-J
NPN outputCX-413CX-413-C05CX-413-C5CX-413-ZCX-413-J
PNP outputCX-413-PCX-413-P-C05CX-413-P-C5CX-413-P-ZCX-413-P-J
RetroreflectiveNPN outputCX-481CX-481-C05CX-481-C5CX-481-ZCX-481-J
PNP outputCX-481-PCX-481-P-C05CX-481-P-C5CX-481-P-ZCX-481-P-J
NPN outputCX-482CX-482-C05CX-482-C5CX-482-ZCX-482-J
PNP outputCX-482-PCX-482-P-C05CX-482-P-C5CX-482-P-ZCX-482-P-J
NPN outputCX-483CX-483-C05CX-483-C5CX-483-ZCX-483-J
PNP outputCX-483-PCX-483-P-C05CX-483-P-C5CX-483-P-ZCX-483-P-J
NPN outputCX-491CX-491-C05CX-491-C5CX-491-ZCX-491-J
PNP outputCX-491-PCX-491-P-C05CX-491-P-C5CX-491-P-ZCX-491-P-J
NPN outputCX-493CX-493-C05CX-493-C5CX-493-ZCX-493-J
PNP outputCX-493-PCX-493-P-C05CX-493-P-C5CX-493-P-ZCX-493-P-J
 without
reflector
NPN outputCX-491-YCX-491-C05-YCX-491-C5-YCX-491-Z-YCX-491-J-Y
PNP outputCX-491-P-YCX-491-P-C05-YCX-491-P-C5-YCX-491-P-Z-YCX-491-P-J-Y
NPN outputCX-493-YCX-493-C05-YCX-493-C5-YCX-493-Z-YCX-493-J-Y
PNP outputCX-493-P-YCX-493-P-C05-YCX-493-P-C5-YCX-493-P-Z-YCX-493-P-J-Y
Diffuse
reflective
NPN outputCX-421CX-421-C05CX-421-C5CX-421-ZCX-421-J
PNP outputCX-421-PCX-421-P-C05CX-421-P-C5CX-421-P-ZCX-421-P-J
NPN outputCX-422CX-422-C05CX-422-C5CX-422-ZCX-422-J
PNP outputCX-422-PCX-422-P-C05CX-422-P-C5CX-422-P-ZCX-422-P-J
NPN outputCX-423CX-423-C05CX-423-C5CX-423-ZCX-423-J
PNP outputCX-423-PCX-423-P-C05CX-423-P-C5CX-423-P-ZCX-423-P-J
NPN outputCX-424CX-424-C05CX-424-C5CX-424-ZCX-424-J
PNP outputCX-424-PCX-424-P-C05CX-424-P-C5CX-424-P-ZCX-424-P-J
Adjustable
range
reflective
NPN outputCX-441--CX-441-Z-
PNP outputCX-441-P--CX-441-P-Z-
NPN outputCX-442--CX-442-Z-
PNP outputCX-442-P--CX-442-P-Z-
NPN outputCX-443--CX-443-Z-
PNP outputCX-443-P--CX-443-P-Z-
NPN outputCX-444--CX-444-Z-
PNP outputCX-444-P--CX-444-P-Z-

Basic type

* Products colored in gray are scheduled to be discontinued.
* The basic type is the only standard specification product with a cable length of 0.5 m 1.640 in.

TypeBasic type
(cable length : 0.5m 1.640 in)
Thru-beamNPN outputCX-411A-C05
CX-411B-C05
PNP outputCX-411A-P-C05
CX-411B-P-C05
NPN outputCX-412A-C05
CX-412B-C05
PNP outputCX-412A-P-C05
CX-412B-P-C05
RetroreflectiveNPN outputCX-491A-C05-Y
CX-491B-C05-Y
PNP outputCX-491A-P-C05-Y
CX-491B-P-C05-Y

Accessory

RF-230 (Reflector)

RF-230 (Reflector)

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Option

DesignationModel No.Slit sizeSensing rangeMin. sensing object
Slit maskSensorSlit on
one side
Slit on
both sides
Slit on
one side
Slit on
both sides
Round slit mask
(For
thru-beam type
sensor only)
OS-CX-05CX-411□ø0.5 mm
ø0.020 in
400 mm 15.748 in20 mm 0.787 inø12 mm
ø0.472 in
ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in
CX-412□600 mm 23.622 in30 mm 1.181 in
CX-413□1,200 mm 47.242 in60 mm 2.362 in
OS-CX-1CX-411□ø1 mm
ø0.039 in
900 mm 35.433 in100 mm 3.937 inø12 mm
ø0.472 in
ø1 mm ø0.039 in
CX-412□1.35 m 4.429 ft150 mm 5.906 inø1.5 mm ø0.059 in
CX-413□2.7 m 8.857 ft300 mm 11.811 in
OS-CX-2CX-411□ø2 mm
ø0.079 in
2 m 6.562 ft400 mm 15.748 inø12 mm
ø0.472 in
ø2 mm ø0.079 in
CX-412□3 m 9.843 ft600 mm 23.622 inø3 mm ø0.118 in
CX-413□6 m 19.685 ft1,200 mm 47.242 in
Rectangular
slit mask
(For
thru-beam type
sensor only)
OS-CX-05 × 6CX-411□0.5 × 6 mm
0.020 × 0.236 in
2 m 6.562 ft400 mm 15.748 inø12 mm
ø0.472 in
0.5 × 6 mm
0.020 × 0.236 in
CX-412□3 m 9.843 ft600 mm 23.622 in
CX-413□6 m 19.685 ft1,200 mm 47.242 in
OS-CX-1 × 6CX-411□1 × 6 mm
0.039 × 0.236 in
3 m 9.843 ft1 m 3.281 ftø12 mm
ø0.472 in
1 × 6 mm
0.039 × 0.236 in
CX-412□4.5 m 14.764 ft1.5 m 4.921 ft
CX-413□9 m 29.528 ft3 m 9.843 ft
OS-CX-2 × 6CX-411□2 × 6 mm
0.079 × 0.236 in
5 m 16.404 ft2 m 6.562 ftø12 mm
ø0.472 in
2 × 6 mm
0.079 × 0.236 in
CX-412□7.5 m 24.606 ft3 m 9.843 ft
CX-413□15 m 49.213 ft6 m 19.685 ft
 Model No.
(Note 1)
Direction of
thru-beam axis
Color of metalSensing rangeMin. sensing object
Interference
prevention filter
(For CX-411□ only)
A set of emitter filter and receiver filter
PF-CX4-VHorizontalLight brown5 m 16.404 ft
(Note 2)
ø12 mm ø0.472 in
(Note 2)
PF-CX4-HVerticalSilver

Notes:
1) The model No. is not shown on the interference prevention filters. Take care when mounting them on the sensors.
2) Value when attached on both sides.

Round slit mask

・OS-CX-□
Fitted on the front face of the sensor with one-touch.

OS-CX-□

Rectangular slit mask

・OS-CX-□ × 6
Fitted on the front face of the sensor with one-touch.

OS-CX-□×6

Interference prevention filter

・PF-CX4-H
(Direction of thru-beam axis: Horizontal, Color of metal: Light brown)
・PF-CX4-V
(Direction of thru-beam axis: Vertical, Color of metal: Silver)
Fitted on the front face of the sensor with one-touch.

PF-CX4-V, PF-CX4-H

By mounting the interference prevention filters PF-CX4-□, up to two sets of the CX-411□ can be mounted close together.

PF-CX4-V, PF-CX4-H

DesignationModel No.Sensing range: A
(Note 2)
Setting range of the
reflector or reflective
tape: B
Min. sensing objectDescription
 Sensor
Reflector
(Note 1)
(For
retroreflective type
sensor only)
RF-230CX-491□3 m 9.843 ft0.1 to 3 m 0.328 to 9.843 ftø50 mm ø1.969 in・Dimensions:
W50.3 × H59.3 × D8.3 mm
W1.98 × H2.235 × D0.327 in
· Mounting hole: ø4.6 mm ø0.181 in
· Attached to the retroreflective
type sensor except the type
without reflector.
CX-493□5 m 16.404 ft0.1 to 5 m 0.328 to 16.404 ft
CX-481□50 to 500 m 1.969 to 19.685 ft100 to 500 m 3.937 to 19.685 ft
CX-482□0.1 to 2 m 0.328 to 6.562 ft0.8 to 2m 2.625 to 6.562 ft
CX-483□0.05 to 1 m 0.164 to 3.281 ft0.1 to 1m 0.328 to 3.281 ft
RF-210CX-491□1 m 3.281 ft0.1 to 1 m 0.328 to 3.281 ftø30 mm ø1.181 in· Dimensions:
W33.3 × H12.8 × D11 mm
W1.311 × H0.504 × D0.433 in
· Mounting hole: ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in
CX-493□1.5 m 4.921 ft0.1 to 1.5 m 0.328 to 4.921 ft
CX-481□---
CX-482□0.1 to 0.6 m 0.328 to 1.969 ft0.3 to 0.6 m 0.984 to 1.969 ftø30 mm ø1.181 in
CX-483□0.1 to 0.3 m 0.328 to 0.984 ft0.1 to 0.3 m 0.328 to 0.984 ft
RF-220CX-491□1.5 m 4.921 ft0.1 to 1.5 m 0.328 to 4.921 ftø35 mm ø1.378 in・Dimensions:
W35.3 × H42.3 × D8.3 mm
W1.390 × H1.665 × D0.327 in
· Mounting hole: ø3.6 mm 0.142 in
CX-493□3 m 9.843 ft0.1 to 3 m 0.328 to 9.843 ft
CX-481□50 to 300 mm 1.969 to 11.811 in100 to 300 mm 3.937 to 11.811 in
CX-482□0.1 to 1.3 m 0.328 to 4.265 ft0.5 to 1.3 m 1.64 to 4.265 ft
CX-483□0.1 to 0.7 m 0.328 to 2.297 ft0.2 to 0.7 m 0.656 to 2.297 ft
Reflective tape
(Note 1)
(For retroreflective type sensor only)
RF-11
(Note 3)
CX-491□0.5 m 1.640 ft0.1 to 0.5 m 0.328 to 1.640 ftø30 mm ø1.181 in· Dimensions:
W30 × H8 × D0.7 mm
W1.181 × H0.315 × D0.028 in
· Ambient temperature:
-25 to +50 ºC -13 to +122 °F
· Ambient humidity: 35 to 85% RH
CX-493□0.8 m 2.625 ft0.1 to 0.8 m 0.328 to 2.625 ft
CX-481□---
CX-482□---
CX-483□---
RF-12
(Note 3)
CX-491□0.7 m 2.297 ft0.1 to 0.7 m 0.328 to 2.297 ftø30 mm ø1.181 in· Dimensions:
W30 × H25 × D0.7 mm
W1.181 × H0.984 × D0.028 in
· Ambient temperature:
-25 to +50 ºC -13 to +122 °F
· Ambient humidity: 35 to 85% RH
CX-493□1.2 m 3.937 ft0.1 to 1.2 m 0.328 to 3.937 ft
CX-481□---
CX-482□0.1 to 0.6 m 0.328 to 1.969 ft0.4 to 0.6 m 1.312 to 1.969 ftø30 mm ø1.181 in
CX-483□---
RF-13CX-491□0.5 m 1.64 ft0.2 to 0.5 m 0.656 to 1.64 ftø30 mm ø1.181 in· Dimensions:
W30 × H30 × D0.5 mm
W1.181 × H1.181 × D0.020 in
· Ambient temperature:
-25 to +55 ºC -13 to +131 °F
· Ambient humidity: 35 to 85% RH
CX-493□---
CX-481□---
CX-482□---
CX-483□---

Notes:
1) Be sure to align the beam axis when mounting the sensor and reflector or reflective tape. Use of the RF-210 reflector or RF-11 reflective tape requires more precise adjustment than when the RF-230 reflector supplied with the product is used. Mount the reflector / reflective tape in such a way that the sensor angle can be adjusted in a wide range. For the sensor angle adjustment and reflector / reflective tape position adjustment, refer to "PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE".
2) Sensing range A may vary depending on the shape of the sensing object. Be sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object.
3) Do not press the reflective tape RF-11 and RF-12 strongly because they have soft surfaces. The internal prism may be crushed and the reflection distance may be reduced. Also, do not cut the tape before use. Performance will not be maintained.

Reflector

RF-210, RF-220, RF-230

Reflective tape

RF-11, RF-12, RF-13

DesignationModel No.Description
Reflector
mounting
bracket
MS-RF21-1Protective mounting bracket for RF-210
It protects the reflector from damage and maintains alignment.
MS-RF22For RF-220
MS-RF23For RF-230
Sensor
mounting
bracket
(Note 1)
MS-CX2-1Foot angled mounting bracket
It can also be used for mounting RF-210.
The thru-beam type sensor needs two brackets.
MS-CX2-2Foot biangled mounting bracket
It can also be used for mounting RF-210.
MS-CX2-4Protective mounting bracket
MS-CX2-5Back biangled mounting bracket
MS-CX-3Back angled mounting bracket
Universal
sensor mounting
stand
MS-AJ1Horizontal mounting typeBasic assembly
MS-AJ2Vertical mounting type
MS-AJ1-AHorizontal mounting typeLateral arm assembly
MS-AJ2-AVertical mounting type
MS-AJ1-MHorizontal mounting typeAssembly for refl ector
MS-AJ2-MVertical mounting type

Notes: The plug-in connector type sensor does not allow use of some sensor mounting brackets because of the protrusion of the connector.

Reflector mounting bracket

・MS-RF21-1

MS-RF21-1

Two M3 (length 12 mm0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.

・MS-RF22

MS-RF22

Two M3 (length 8 mm0.315 in) screws with washers are attached.

・MS-RF23

MS-RF23

Two M4 (length 10 mm0.394 in) screws with washers are attached.

Sensor mounting bracket

・MS-CX2-1

MS-CX2-1

Two M3 (length 12 mm0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.

・MS-CX2-2

MS-CX2-2

Two M3 (length 12 mm0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.

・MS-CX2-4

MS-CX2-4

Two M3 (length 14 mm0.551 in) screws with washers are attached.

・MS-CX2-5

MS-CX2-5

Two M3 (length 12 mm0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.

・MS-CX-3

MS-CX-3

Two M3 (length 12 mm0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.

Universal sensor mounting stand

・MS-AJ1

MS-AJ1

・MS-AJ1-A

MS-AJ1-A

With the lateral arm, the sensor can sense from above a production line.Forward / back adjustment: 130 mm5.118 inapprox.

・MS-AJ1-M

MS-AJ1-M

・MS-AJ2

MS-AJ2

・MS-AJ2-A

MS-AJ2-A

With the lateral arm, the sensor can sense from above a production line. Forward / back adjustment: 130 mm5.118 inapprox.

・MS-AJ2-M

MS-AJ2-M

Recommended e-CON connector

Manufactured by 3M Japan Limited
Adapted connector : 37104-3122-000 FL

Please refer to "Introducing the 3M™ mini-clamp connector" for details.

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Specifications

Standard type

TypeThru-beam
 Long sensing range
Model No.NPN outputCX-411CX-412CX-413
PNP outputCX-411-PCX-412-PCX-413-P
Applicable regulations and certificationsCE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations), UL Recognition Certification
Sensing range10 m
32.808 ft
15 m
49.213 ft
30 m
98.425 ft
Sensing objectø12 mm ø0.472 in or more opaque object (Note 4)
Hysteresis-
Repeatability
(perpendicular to sensing axis)
0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage12 to 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumptionEmitter:
15 mA or less
Receiver:
10 mA or less
Emitter:
20 mA or less
Receiver:
10 mA or less
Emitter:
25 mA or less
Receiver:
10 mA 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)
 Output operationSwitchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit protectionIncorporated
Response time1 ms or less2 ms or less
Operation indicatorOrange LED
(lights up when the output is ON)
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Stability indicatorGreen LED
(lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Power indicatorGreen LED
(lights up when the power is ON)
(incorporated on the emitter)
Sensitivity adjusterContinuously variable adjuster
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Automatic interference
prevention function
Two units of sensors
can be mounted
close together
with interference
prevention filters.
(Sensing range: 5 m
16.404 ft)
-
ProtectionIP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature- 25 to +55 ℃ -13 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed ),
Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ -22 to +158
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 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in amplitude (10 G max.) 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 element (modulated)Red LEDInfrared LED
 Peak emission wavelength680 nm 0.027 mil870 nm 0.034 mil850 nm 0.033 mil
MaterialEnclosure: PBT (polybutylene terephthalate),
Lens: acrylic (CX-48□: polycarbonate),
Indicator cover: acrylic (CX-48□: polycarbonate)
Cable0.2 mm2 3-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extensionExtension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver).
WeightNet weightEmitter: 45 g approx., Receiver: 50 g approx.
Gross weight100 g approx.
Accessory-
TypeRetroreflective
With polarizing filtersLong sensing rangeFor transparent object sensing
Model No.NPN outputCX-491CX-493CX-481CX-483CX-482
PNP outputCX-491-PCX-493-PCX-481-PCX-483-PCX-482-P
Applicable regulations and certificationsCE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations), UL Recognition Certification
Sensing range3 m
9.843 ft (Note 2)
5 m
16.404 ft (Note 2)
50 to 500 mm
1.969 to 19.685 in (Note 2)
50 to 1,000mm
1.969 to 39.37 in (Note 2)
0.1 to 2 m
0.328 to 6.562 ft (Note 2)
Sensing objectø50 mm
ø1.969 in or
more opaque,
translucent or
specular object
(Note 2, 5)
ø50 mm
ø1.969 in or
more opaque
or translucent
object
(Note 2, 5)
ø50 mm ø1.969 in or more transparent,
translucent or opaque object
(Note 2, 5)
Hysteresis-
Repeatability
(perpendicular to sensing axis)
0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage12 to 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption13 mA or less10 mA 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)
 Output operationSwitchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit protectionIncorporated
Response time1 ms or less
Operation indicatorOrange LED
(lights up when the output is ON)
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Stability indicatorGreen LED
(lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Power indicator-
Sensitivity adjusterContinuously variable adjuster
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Automatic interference
prevention function
Incorporated
(Two units of sensors can be mounted close together.)
ProtectionIP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature- 25 to +55 ℃ -13 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed ),
Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ -22 to +158
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 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in amplitude (10 G max.) 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 element (modulated)Red LEDInfrared LED
 Peak emission wavelength680 nm 0.027 mil650 nm 0.026 mil870 nm 0.034 mil
MaterialEnclosure: PBT (polybutylene terephthalate),
Lens: acrylic (CX-48□: polycarbonate),
Indicator cover: acrylic (CX-48□: polycarbonate)
Cable0.2 mm2 3-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extensionExtension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver).
WeightNet weight50 g approx.
Gross weight80 g approx.
AccessoryRF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc.
TypeDiffuse reflective
 Narrow-view
Model No.NPN outputCX-424CX-421CX-422CX-423
PNP outputCX-424-PCX-421-PCX-422-PCX-423-P
Applicable regulations and certificationsCE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations), UL Recognition Certification
Sensing range100 mm
3.937 in
(Note 3)
300 mm
11.811 in
(Note 3)
800 mm
31.496 in
(Note 3)
70 to 300 mm
2.756 to 11.811 in
(Note3)
Sensing objectOpaque, translucent or
transparent object (Note 5)
Opaque, translucent
or transparent
object (Note 5)
(Min. sensing object:
ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in
copper wire)
Hysteresis15 % or less of operation distance (Note 3)
Repeatability
(perpendicular to sensing axis)
1 mm 0.039 in or less0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage12 to 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption13 mA or less15 mA 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)
 Output operationSwitchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit protectionIncorporated
Response time1 ms or less
Operation indicatorOrange LED
(lights up when the output is ON)
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Stability indicatorGreen LED
(lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition) (incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Power indicator-
Sensitivity adjusterContinuously variable adjuster
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Automatic interference
prevention function
Incorporated
(Two units of sensors can be mounted close together.)
ProtectionIP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature- 25 to +55 ℃ -13 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed ),
Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ -22 to +158
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 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in amplitude (10 G max.) 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 element (modulated)Infrared LEDRed LED
 Peak emission wavelength860 nm 0.034 mil645 nm 0.025 mil
MaterialEnclosure: PBT (polybutylene terephthalate),
Lens: acrylic (CX-48□: polycarbonate),
Indicator cover: acrylic (CX-48□: polycarbonate)
Cable0.2 mm2 3-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extensionExtension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable
(thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver).
WeightNet weight50 g approx.
Gross weight60 g approx.
Accessory-

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 are specifi ed for the RF-230 reflector. The sensing range represents the actual sensing range of the sensor. The sensing range: A of the table below may vary depending on the shape of sensing object. Be sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object.

3) The sensing range and 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) If slit masks (optional) are fitted, an object of ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in (using round slit mask) can be detected.
5) Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.

TypeAdjustable range reflective
Small spot 
Model No.NPN outputCX-441CX-444CX-442
PNP outputCX-441-PCX-444-PCX-442-P
Applicable regulations and certificationsCE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations), UL Recognition Certification
Adjustable range (Note 2)20 to 50 mm 0.787 to 1.969 in20 to 100 mm
0.787 to 3.937 in
40 to 300 mm
1.575 to 11.811 in
Sensing range
(with white non-glossy paper)
2 to 50 mm 0.079 to 1.969 in2 to 50 mm 0.079 to 1.969 in
(Distance setting: 50 mm 1.969 in)
15 to 100 mm
0.591 to 3.937 in
(Distance setting: 100 mm 3.937 in)
20 to 300 mm
0.787 to 11.811 in
Hysteresis2 % or less of operation distance
(with white non-glossy paper)
5 % or less of operation distance
(with white non-glossy paper)
RepeatabilityAlong sensing axis: 1 mm 0.039 in or less, Perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.2 mm 0.008 in or less (with white non-glossy paper)
Supply voltage12 to 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption20 mA 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)
 Output operationSwitchable either Detection-ON or Detection-OFF
Short-circuit protectionIncorporated
Response time1 ms or less
Operation indicatorOrange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Stability indicatorGreen LED (lights up under stable operating condition)
Distance adjusterMultirotation mechanical adjuster
Sensing modeBGS / FGS functions switchable with wiring of sensing mode selection input
Automatic interference
prevention function (Note 3)
Incorporated
ProtectionIP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature-25 to +55 ℃ -13 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed ),
Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ -22 to +158
Ambient humidity35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminanceIncandescent light: 3,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face
EMCEN 60947-5-2
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 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (20 G max.) 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 elementRed LED (Peak emission wavelength: 650 nm 0.026 mil, modulated)
Spot diameterø2 mm ø0.079 in approx.
(at 50 mm 1.969 in distance)
ø9 mm ø0.354 in approx.
(at 100 mm 3.937 in distance)
ø15 mm ø0.591 in approx.
(at 300 mm 11.811 in distance)
MaterialEnclosure: PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate), Front cover: Polycarbonate, Indicator cover: Polycarbonate
Cable0.2 mm2 4-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extensionExtension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
WeightNet weight: 55 g approx., Gross weight: 65 g approx.

Notes:
1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 .
2) The adjustable range stands for the maximum sensing range which can be set with the distance adjuster. The sensor can detect an object 2 mm 0.079 in [CX-444(-P): 15 mm 0.591 in, CX-442(-P): 20 mm 0.787 in], or more, away.
3) Note that detection may be unstable depending on the mounting conditions or the sensing object. In the state that this product is mounted, be sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object.

Discontinued products

Basic type

TypeThru-beam
Small spotLong sensing range
Light-ONDark-ONLight-ONDark-ON
Model No.NPN outputCX-411A-C05CX-411B-C05CX-412A-C05CX-412B-C05
PNP outputCX-411A-P-C05CX-411B-P-C05CX-412A-P-C05CX-412B-P-C05
CE marking directive complianceEMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Sensing range10 m 32.808 ft15 m 49.213 ft
Sensing objectø12 mm ø0.472 in or more opaque object (Note 3)
Hysteresis-
Repeatability
(perpendicular to
sensing axis)
0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumptionEmitter: 15 mA or less
Receiver: 10 mA or less
Emitter: 20 mA or less
Receiver: 10 mA 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)
 Short-circuit protectionIncorporated
Response time1 ms or less
Operation indicatorOrange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Stability indicatorGreen LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Power indicatorGreen LED (lights up when the power is ON)
(incorporated on the emitter)
Sensitivity adjuster-
Automatic interference
prevention function
Two units of sensors can be mounted
close together with interference prevention
filters. (Sensing range: 5 m 16.404 ft)
-
ProtectionIP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature-25 to +55 ℃ -13 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ -22 to +158
Ambient humidity35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminanceIncandescent light: 3,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face
EMCEN 60947-5-2
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 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) 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 element (modulated)Red LEDInfrared LED
 Peak
emission
wavelength
680 nm 0.027 mil870 nm 0.034 mil
Material0.2 mm2 3-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long
Cable0.2 mm2 4-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extensionExtension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver)
WeightNetEmitter: 20 g approx., Receiver: 20 g approx.
Gross50 g approx.
TypeRetroreflective
With polarizing filters
Light-ONDark-ON
Model No.NPN outputCX-491A-C05-YCX-491B-C05-Y
PNP outputCX-491A-P-C05-YCX-491B-P-C05-Y
CE marking directive complianceEMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Sensing range3 m 9.843 ft (Note 2)
Sensing objectø50 mm ø1.969 in or more transparent,
translucent or opaque object (Note 2, 4)
Hysteresis-
Repeatability
(perpendicular to
sensing axis)
0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption13 mA 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)
 Short-circuit protectionIncorporated
Response time1 ms or less
Operation indicatorOrange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Stability indicatorGreen LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Power indicatorGreen LED (lights up when the power is ON)
(incorporated on the emitter)
Sensitivity adjuster-
Automatic interference
prevention function
Incorporated (Two units of sensors can be mounted close together.)
ProtectionIP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature-25 to +55 ℃ -13 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ -22 to +158
Ambient humidity35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminanceIncandescent light: 3,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face
EMCEN 60947-5-2
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 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) 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 element (modulated)Red LED
 Peak
emission
wavelength
680 nm 0.027 mil
Material0.2 mm2 3-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long
Cable0.2 mm2 4-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extensionExtension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver)
WeightNet20 g approx.
Gross30 g approx.

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 are specified for the RF-230 reflector (optional). The sensing range represents the actual sensing range of the sensor. The sensing range: A of the table below may vary depending on the shape of sensing object. Be sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object.

3) If slit masks (optional) are fitted, an object of ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in (using round slit mask) can be detected.
4) Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.

Standard type

TypeAdjustable range reflective
Model No.NPN outputCX-443
PNP outputCX-443-P
CE marking directive complianceEMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Adjustable range (Note 2)20 to 50 mm 0.787 to 1.969 in
Sensing range
(with white non-glossy paper)
2 to 50 mm 0.079 to 1.969 in
Hysteresis2 % or less of operation distance
(with white non-glossy paper)
RepeatabilityAlong sensing axis: 1 mm 0.039 in or less, Perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.2 mm 0.008 in or less (with white non-glossy paper)
Supply voltage12 to 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption20 mA 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)
 Output operationSwitchable either Detection-ON or Detection-OFF
Short-circuit protectionIncorporated
Response time1 ms or less
Operation indicatorOrange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Stability indicatorGreen LED (lights up under stable operating condition)
Distance adjuster5-turn mechanical adjuster
Sensing modeBGS / FGS functions switchable with wiring of sensing mode selection input
Automatic interference
prevention function (Note 3)
Incorporated
ProtectionIP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature-25 to +55 ℃ -13 to +131
(No dew condensation or icing allowed ),
Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ -22 to +158
Ambient humidity35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminanceIncandescent light: 3,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face
EMCEN 60947-5-2
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 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (20 G max.) 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 elementRed LED (Peak emission wavelength: 650 nm 0.026 mil, modulated)
Spot diameterø6.5 mm ø0.256 in approx.
(at 50 mm 1.969 in distance)
MaterialEnclosure: PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate), Front cover: Polycarbonate, Indicator cover: Polycarbonate
Cable0.2 mm2 4-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extensionExtension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
WeightNet weight: 55 g approx., Gross weight: 65 g approx.

Notes:
1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 .
2) The adjustable range stands for the maximum sensing range which can be set with the distance adjuster. The sensor can detect an object 2 mm 0.079 in, or more, away.
3) Note that detection may be unstable depending on the mounting conditions or the sensing object. In the state that this product is mounted, be sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object.

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Dimensions

  • Unit: mm in

CX-41□

Sensor

CX-41□

Notes:1) Not incorporated on the emitter and the basic type sensor.2) It is the power indicator (green) on the emitter.3) Not incorporated on the emitter.4) Basic type: 0.5 m1.640 ftlong

CX-41□-Z

Sensor

CX-41□-Z

Notes:1) Not incorporated on the emitter.2) It is the power indicator (green) on the emitter.

CX-41□-J

Sensor

CX-41□-J

Notes:1) Not incorporated on the emitter.2) It is the power indicator (green) on the emitter.

CX-49□
CX-48□
CX-42□

Sensor

CX-49□, CX-48□, CX-42□

CX-49□-Z
CX-48□-Z
CX-42□-Z

Sensor

CX-49□-Z, CX-48□-Z, CX-42□-Z

CX-49□-J
CX-48□-J
CX-42□-J

Sensor

CX-49□-J, CX-48□-J, CX-42□-J

CX-44□

Sensor

CX-44□

CX-44□-Z

Sensor

CX-44□-Z

RF-230

Reflector
* Included in retroreflective type sensors except for sensors without reflector

RF-230

Material: Acrylic (Reflector), ABS (Base)

RF-220

Reflector (Optional)

RF-220

Material: Acrylic (Reflector), ABS (Base)

RF-210

Reflector (Optional)

RF-210

Material: Acrylic (Reflector), ABS (Base)Two M3 (length 8 mm0.315 in)screws with washers and two nuts are attached.

RF-11

Reflective tape (Optional)

RF-11

Material: Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride

RF-12

Reflective tape (Optional)

RF-12

Material: Flexible polyvinyl chloride

RF-13

Reflective tape (Optional)

RF-13

MS-CX2-1

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

MS-CX2-1

Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)Two M3 (length 12 mm0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.

Assembly dimensions
Mounting drawing with the receiver of CX-41□

Assembly dimensions

MS-CX2-2

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

MS-CX2-2

Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)Two M3 (length 12 mm0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.

Assembly dimensions
Mounting drawing with the receiver of CX-41□

Assembly dimensions

MS-CX2-4

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

MS-CX2-4

Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)Two M3 (length 14 mm0.551 in) screws with washers are attached.

Assembly dimensions
Mounting drawing with the receiver of CX-41□

Assembly dimensions

MS-CX2-5

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

MS-CX2-5

Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)Two M3 (length 12 mm0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.

Assembly dimensions
Mounting drawing with the receiver of CX-41□

Assembly dimensions

MS-CX-3

Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

MS-CX-3

Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)Two M3 (length 12 mm0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.

Assembly dimensions
Mounting drawing with the receiver of CX-41□

Assembly dimensions

MS-RF21-1

Reflector mounting bracket for RF-210 (Optional)

MS-RF21-1

Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)Two M3 (length 12 mm0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.

Assembly dimensions

Assembly dimensions

MS-RF22

Reflector mounting bracket for RF-220 (Optional)

MS-RF22

Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) (Uni-chrome plated)Two M3 (length 8 mm0.315 in) screws with washers are attached.

Assembly dimensions

Assembly dimensions

MS-RF23

Reflector mounting bracket for RF-230 (Optional)

MS-RF23

Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC), (Uni-chrome plated)Two M4 (length 10 mm0.394 in) screws with washers are attached.

Assembly dimensions

Assembly dimensions

MS-AJ1

Basic assembly

MS-AJ1

Two M3 (length 14 mm0.551 in) screws with washers, two M3 (length 16 mm0.630 in) screws with washers, two M3 (length 18 mm0.709 in) screws with washers, one auxiliary mounting plate for EQ-20 series and one auxiliary mounting plate for EX-40 series are attached.Note: The dimensions in the brackets indicate the adjustable range of the movable part.

Assembly dimensions with CX-400 series (Mounting part only)

Assembly dimensions with CX-400 series (Mounting part only)

MS-AJ2

Basic assembly

MS-AJ2

Two M3 (length 14 mm0.551 in) screws with washers, two M3 (length 16 mm0.630 in) screws with washers, two M3 (length 18 mm0.709 in) screws with washers, one auxiliary mounting plate for EQ-20 series and one auxiliary mounting plate for EX-40 series are attached.Note: The dimensions in the brackets indicate the adjustable range of the movable part.

Assembly dimensions with RF-210 (Reflector) (Mounting part only)

Assembly dimensions with RF-210 (Refl ector) (Mounting part only)

MS-AJ1-A

Lateral arm assembly

MS-AJ1-A

Two M3 (length 14 mm0.551 in) screws with washers, two M3 (length 16 mm0.630 in) screws with washers, two M3 (length 18 mm0.709 in) screws with washers, one auxiliary mounting plate for EQ-20 series and one auxiliary mounting plate for EX-40 series are attached.Notes:1) The dimensions in the brackets indicate the adjustable range of the movable part.2) Refer to MS-AJ1 / MS-AJ2 for the assembly dimensions with the sensor mounting bracket, sensor or reflector.

MS-AJ2-A

Lateral arm assembly

MS-AJ2-A

Two M3 (length 14 mm0.551 in) screws with washers, two M3 (length 16 mm0.630 in) screws with washers, two M3 (length 18 mm0.709 in) screws with washers, one auxiliary mounting plate for EQ-20 series and one auxiliary mounting plate for EX-40 series are attached.Notes:1) The dimensions in the brackets indicate the adjustable range of the movable part.2) Refer to MS-AJ1 / MS-AJ2 for the assembly dimensions with the sensor mounting bracket, sensor or reflector.

MS-AJ1-M

Assembly for reflector

MS-AJ1-M

Note: The dimensions in the brackets indicate the adjustable range of the movable part.

Assembly dimensions with RF-220 (Reflector) (Mounting part only)

Assembly dimensions with RF-220 (Reflector) (Mounting part only)

MS-AJ2-M

Assembly for reflector

MS-AJ2-M

Two M3 (length 8 mm0.315 in) screws with washers and two M4 (length 8 mm0.315 in) screws with washers are attached.Note: The dimensions in the brackets indicate the adjustable range of the movable part.

Assembly dimensions with RF-230 (Reflector) (Mounting part only)

Assembly dimensions with RF-230 (Reflector) (Mounting part only)

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I/O Circuit and Wiring diagrams

NPN output type

I/O circuit diagram

I/O circuit diagram

Notes:

1)The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the output.

2)Sensing mode selection input is incorporated only for the CX-44□ adjustable range reflective type. When using the CX-44□, be sure to wire the sensing mode selection input (pink / 2) as mentioned*1. Unstable operation may occur.

3)When the mating cable is connected to the plug-in connector type of CX-44□, its color is white.

*1:
Sensing mode selection input
BGS function: Connect to 0 V
FGS function: Connect to +V

Wiring diagram

Wiring diagram

Notes:

1)The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the black wire.

2)The pink wire is incorporated only for the CX-44□ adjustable range reflective type. When using the CX-44□, be sure to wire the pink wire as mentioned*1. Unstable operation may occur.

3)When the mating cable is connected to the plug-in connector type of CX-44□, its color is white.

*1:
Sensing mode selection input
BGS function: Connect to 0 V
FGS function: Connect to +V

Connector pin position

Connector pin position

Notes:

1)The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the output.

2)Sensing mode selection input is incorporated only for the CX-44□ adjustable range reflective type. When using the CX-44□, be sure to wire the sensing mode selection input (pink / 2). Unstable operation may occur.

PNP output type

I/O circuit diagram

I/O circuit diagram

Notes:

1)The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the output.

2)Sensing mode selection input is incorporated only for the CX-44□-P adjustable range reflective type. When using the CX-44□-P, be sure to wire the sensing mode selection input (pink / 2) as mentioned*1. Unstable operation may occur.

3)When the mating cable is connected to the plug-in connector type of CX-44□-P, its color is white.

*1:
Sensing mode selection input
BGS function: Connect to 0 V
FGS function: Connect to +V

Wiring diagram

Wiring diagram

Notes:

1)The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the black wire.

2)The pink wire is incorporated only for the CX-44□-P adjustable range reflective type. When using the CX-44□-P, be sure to wire the pink wire as mentioned*1. Unstable operation may occur.

3)When the mating cable is connected to the plug-in connector type of CX-44□-P, its color is white.

*1:
Sensing mode selection input
BGS function: Connect to 0 V
FGS function: Connect to +V

Connector pin position

Connector pin position

Notes:

1)The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the output.

2)Sensing mode selection input is incorporated only for the CX-44□-P adjustable range reflective type. When using the CX-44□-P, be sure to wire the sensing mode selection input (pink / 2). Unstable operation may occur.

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Sensing characteristics

*TYPICAL

CX-411□

Thru-beam type

Parallel deviation

CX-411□ Parallel deviation

Angular deviation

CX-411□ Angular deviation

Parallel deviation with round slit masks
(ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in)

CX-411□ Parallel deviation with round slit masks(ø 0.5 mmø 0.020 in)

Parallel deviation with round slit masks
(ø1 mm ø0.039 in)

CX-411□ Parallel deviation with round slit masks(ø1 mm ø0.039 in)

Parallel deviation with round slit masks
(ø2 mm ø0.079 in)

CX-411□ Parallel deviation with round slit masks(ø2 mm ø0.079 in)

Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks
(0.5 × 6 mm 0.020 × 0.236 in)

CX-411□ Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks(0.5 × 6 mm 0.020 × 0.236 in)

Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks
(1 × 6 mm 0.039 × 0.236 in)

CX-411□ Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks(1 × 6 mm 0.039 × 0.236 in)

Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks
(2 × 6 mm 0.079 × 0.236 in)

CX-411□ Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks (2 × 6 mm 0.079 × 0.236 in)

CX-412□

Thru-beam type

Parallel deviation

CX-412□ Parallel deviation

Angular deviation

CX-412□ Angular deviation

Parallel deviation with round slit masks
(ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in)

CX-412□ Parallel deviation with round slit masks (ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in)

Parallel deviation with round slit masks
(ø1 mm ø0.039 in)

CX-412□ Parallel deviation with round slit masks (ø1 mm ø0.039 in)

Parallel deviation with round slit masks
(ø2 mm ø0.079 in)

CX-412□ Parallel deviation with round slit masks (ø2 mm ø0.079 in)

Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks
(0.5 × 6 mm 0.020 × 0.236 in)

CX-412□ Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks(0.5 × 6 mm 0.020 × 0.236 in)

Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks
(1 × 6 mm 0.039 × 0.236 in)

CX-412□ Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks (1 × 6 mm 0.039 × 0.236 in)

Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks
(2 × 6 mm 0.079 × 0.236 in)

CX-412□ Parallel deviation with rectangular slit masks (2 × 6 mm 0.079 × 0.236 in)

CX-491□

Retroreflective type

Parallel deviation

CX-491□ Parallel deviation

Angular deviation

CX-491□ Angular deviation

CX-493□

Retroreflective type

Parallel deviation

CX-493□ Parallel deviation

Angular deviation

CX-493□ Angular deviation

CX-481□

Retroreflective type

Parallel deviation

CX-481□ Parallel deviation

Angular deviation

CX-481□ Angular deviation

CX-482□

Retroreflective type

Parallel deviation

CX-482□ Parallel deviation

Angular deviation

CX-482□ Angular deviation

CX-424□

Diffuse reflective type

Sensing field

CX-424□ Sensing field

Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range

CX-424□ 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 100 mm 3.937 in.)

CX-421□

Diffuse reflective type

Sensing field


CX-421□ Sensing field

Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range

CX-421□ 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 300 mm 11.811 in.)

CX-422□

Diffuse reflective type

Sensing field


CX-422□ Sensing field

Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range

CX-422□ 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 800 mm 31.496 in.)

CX-423□

Diffuse reflective type

Sensing field


CX-423□ Sensing field

Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range

CX-423□ 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 200 mm 7.874 in. Contact us for the sensing characteristics of 300 mm 11.811 in distance. Please contact us for the sensing field at the setting distance 300 mm 11.811 in.)


Correlation between lightness and sensing range

CX-423□ Correlation between lightness and sensing range

The sensing region is represented by oblique lines in the left figure.
However, the sensitivity should be set with an enough margin because of slight variation in products.

(Lightness shown on the left may differ slightly from the actual object condition.)


Emitted beam

CX-423□ Emitted beam

CX-441□

Adjustable range reflective type

Sensing fields
・Setting distance: 25 mm 0.984 in

CX-441□ Sensing fields Setting distance: 25 mm 0.984 in


・Setting distance: 50 mm 1.969 in

CX-441□ Setting distance: 50 mm 1.969 in

Emitted beam

CX-441□ Emitted beam

Correlation between color
(50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in construction paper) and sensing range

CX-441□ Correlation between color (50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in construction paper) and sensing range

These bars indicate the sensing range with the respective colors when the distance adjuster is set to a sensing range of 50 mm 1.969 in and 25 mm 0.984 in long, respectively, with white color.
The sensing range also varies depending on material.


Correlation between material
(50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in) and sensing range

CX-441□ Correlation between material (50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in) and sensing range

These bars indicate the sensing range with the respective objects when the distance adjuster is set to a sensing range of 50 mm 1.969 in and 25 mm 0.984 in long, respectively, with white non-glossy paper.

CX-443□ (Discontinued products)

Adjustable range reflective type

Sensing fields
・Setting distance: 25 mm 0.984 in

CX-443□ Sensing fields Setting distance: 25 mm 0.984 in


・Setting distance: 50 mm 1.969 in

CX-443□ Sensing fields Setting distance: 50 mm 1.969 in

Emitted beam


CX-443□ Emitted beam

Correlation between color
(50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in construction paper) and sensing range

CX-443□ Correlation between color (50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in construction paper) and sensing range

These bars indicate the sensing range with the respective colors when the distance adjuster is set to a sensing range of 50 mm 1.969 in and 25 mm 0.984 in long, respectively, with white color.
The sensing range also varies depending on material.


Correlation between material
(50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in) and sensing range

CX-443□ Correlation between material (50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in) and sensing range

These bars indicate the sensing range with the respective objects when the distance adjuster is set to a sensing range of 50 mm 1.969 in and 25 mm 0.984 in long, respectively, with white non-glossy paper.

CX-444□

Adjustable range reflective type

Sensing fields
・Setting distance: 25 mm 0.984 in

CX-444□ Sensing fields Setting distance: 25 mm 0.984 in


・Setting distance: 50 mm 1.969 in

CX-444□ Sensing fields Setting distance: 50 mm 1.969 in

・Setting distance: 100 mm 3.937 in

CX-444□ Sensing fields Setting distance: 100 mm 3.937 in

Emitted beam

CX-444□ Emitted beam

Correlation between color
(50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in construction paper) and sensing range

CX-444□ Correlation between color (50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in construction paper) and sensing range

These bars indicate the sensing range with the respective colors when the distance adjuster is set to a sensing range of 100 mm 3.937 in and 50 mm 1.969 in long, respectively, with white color.
The sensing range also varies depending on material.


Correlation between material
(50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in) and sensing range

CX-444□ Correlation between material(50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in) and sensing range

These bars indicate the sensing range with the respective objects when the distance adjuster is set to a sensing range of 100 mm 3.937 in and 50 mm 1.969 in long, respectively, with white non-glossy paper.

CX-442□

Adjustable range reflective type

Sensing fields
・Setting distance: 100 mm 3.937 in

CX-442□ Sensing fields Setting distance: 100 mm 3.937 in


・Setting distance: 200 mm 7.874 in

CX-442□ Sensing fields Setting distance: 200 mm 7.874 in

・Setting distance: 300 mm 11.811 in

CX-442□ Sensing fields Setting distance: 300 mm 11.811 in

Emitted beam

CX-442□ Emitted beam

Correlation between color
(50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in construction paper) and sensing range

CX-442□ Correlation between color (50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in construction paper) and sensing range

These bars indicate the sensing range with the respective colors when the distance adjuster is set to a sensing range of 300 mm 11.811 in, 200 mm 7.874 in and 100 mm 3.937 in long, respectively, with white color.
The sensing range also varies depending on material.


Correlation between material
(50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in) and sensing range

CX-442□ Correlation between material (50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in) and sensing range

These bars indicate the sensing range with the respective objects when the distance adjuster is set to a sensing range of 300 mm 11.811 in, 200 mm 7.874 in and 100 mm 3.937 in long, respectively, with white non-glossy paper.

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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 0.5 N·m or less.

Mounting

Wiring

  • Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring.
  • Take care that wrong wiring will damage the sensor.
  • 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 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.
  • When connecting an inductive load such as a relay to the output, do not connect a capacitive load to prevent resonance. Also, connect a diode to protect the output circuit.
  • Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver) is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. However, in order to reduce noise, make the wiring as short as possible.
  • Make sure that stress by forcible bend or pulling is not applied directly to the sensor cable joint.

Others

  • This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only.
  • Do not use during the initial transient time (50 ms) after the power supply is switched on.
  • 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.
  • This sensor is suitable for indoor use only.
  • Do not use this sensor in places having excessive vapor, dust, etc., or where it may come in direct contact with water or corrosive gas.
  • Take care that the sensor does not come in direct contact with water, oil, grease or organic solvents, such as, thinner, etc.
  • This sensor cannot be used in an environment containing inflammable or explosive gases.
  • Never disassemble or modify the sensor.

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