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EX-ZSERIES
Amplifier Built-in
Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor
The World’s No. 1
in Compactness
* Among photoelectric sensors with built-in amplifier, as of June 2015 (survey by our company)
(Actual size)
Disclaimer
The applications described in the catalog are all intended for examples only. The purchase of our products described in the catalog shall not be regarded as
granting of a license to use our products in the described applications. We do NOT warrant that we have obtained some intellectual properties, such as patent
rights, with respect to such applications, or that the described applications may not infringe any intellectual property rights, such as patent rights, of a third party.
Please contact:
2431-1 Ushiyama-cho, Kasugai-shi, Aichi, 486-0901, Japan
Global Sales Department
■Telephone: +81-568-33-7861 ■Facsimile: +81-568-33-8591
panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global
All Rights Reserved © 2015
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in JapanNo. CE-EXZ-10 July, 2015
Capable of sensing an extremely small ø0.3 mm
ø0.012 in object without slit EX-Z11□
The world’s thinnest* sensor dimension of
3 mm 0.118 in has been achieved by
utilizing new semiconductor packaging
technology that does not use wire bonding.
The small unit size allows installation of
sensors in a narrow space where only a
conventional ber sensor head could be
installed before. The built-in amplier also
saves on installation space.
* Among photoelectric sensors with built-in amplier, as of
June 2015 (survey by our company)
A slit is provided on the front side of the main sensor body. The
sensor can detect a ø0.3 mm ø0.012 in object (the smallest-object
sensing capability in the industry*) without using an optional slit.
* Among photoelectric sensors with built-in amplier, as of June 2015 (survey by our company)
The high-brightness 4-element red LED provides strong light
emission stably over a long period of time. In spite of the extremely
small size, both front sensing and side sensing units can sense a
small ø1.0 mm ø0.039 in object from a long distance of 500 mm
19.685 in. Since the spotlight is clearly visible, the sensing position
can be easily conrmed.
Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor Amplier Built-in
EX-Z SERIES
Sensing of end of thin pipe
EX-Z13□
Sensing range: 500 mm 19.685 in
Repeatability: 0.05 mm 0.002 in or less
Minimum sensing object:
ø1.0 mm ø0.039 in opaque object
EX-Z12□
Sensing range: 200 mm 7.874 in
Repeatability: 0.03 mm 0.001 in or less
Minimum sensing object:
ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in opaque object
EX-Z11□
Sensing range: 50 mm 1.969 in
Repeatability: 0.02 mm 0.001 in or less
Minimum sensing object:
ø0.3 mm ø0.012 in opaque object
* Among photoelectric sensors with built-in amplier, as of June 2015 (survey by our company)
The World’s Smallest* Size
Small-object sensing capability
Capability to sense a small ø1.0 mm ø0.039 in object
over long distance EX-Z13□
Unit volume ratio reduced by about 50%*
* As compared to EX-10 series
Front sensing type Side sensing type
EX-Z1□F□
W8 × H14 × D3 mm
W0.315 × H0.551 × D0.118 in
EX-Z1□
W5.5 × H15.9 × D6.5 mm
W0.217 × H0.626 × D0.256 in
Approx.
50% smaller
in volume ratio
than EX-10
Approx.
35% smaller
in volume ratio
than EX-10
Built-in slit
EX-Z11□
Slit diameter: 0.3 mm 0.012 in
Clearly
visible
spotlight
2
Inection resistant cable type available for all models
IP67 protective structure
Inection resistant cable type with
improved ex resistance is available
for all models. Select the model
suitable for your specic application.
The standard type comes with lead
wires with the same diameter as
previous models, but the outside
diameter of the cable is 2.0 mm
0.079 in and thinner than the cables
of the EX-10 series. This facilitates
cable routing.
The sensors features an IP67
protective structure to allow their use
in process lines where water is used
or splashed.
Rust-resistant stainless steel sensor
mounting brackets and screws are
available.
Note: If water splashes on the sensor during
sensing operation, it may sense water as
an object.
Detection of parts in parts feeder
Detection of presence / absence of test
tube tray
Detection of LED lead
Spacer for mounting at the back
(for front sensing type only)
Operation indicator (orange) can
be checked from the rear side.
Through-wall detection
A wide range of applications
Examples of applications
A variety of mounting brackets are available!
A spacer for mounting at the back (1 type) for through-wall sensing and sensor
mounting brackets (3 types) are available to meet a diversity of sensor installation
needs.
Options
IP67
(IEC)
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Type Appearance Sensing range Model No. (Note) Output
operation
NPN output PNP output
Thru-beam
Front sensing
EX-Z11FA EX-Z11FA-P Light-ON
EX-Z11FB EX-Z11FB-P Dark-ON
EX-Z12FA EX-Z12FA-P Light-ON
EX-Z12FB EX-Z12FB-P Dark-ON
EX-Z13FA EX-Z13FA-P Light-ON
EX-Z13FB EX-Z13FB-P Dark-ON
Inection resistant cable
EX-Z11FA-R EX-Z11FA-P-R Light-ON
EX-Z11FB-R EX-Z11FB-P-R Dark-ON
EX-Z12FA-R EX-Z12FA-P-R Light-ON
EX-Z12FB-R EX-Z12FB-P-R Dark-ON
EX-Z13FA-R EX-Z13FA-P-R Light-ON
EX-Z13FB-R EX-Z13FB-P-R Dark-ON
Side sensing
EX-Z11A EX-Z11A-P Light-ON
EX-Z11B EX-Z11B-P Dark-ON
EX-Z12A EX-Z12A-P Light-ON
EX-Z12B EX-Z12B-P Dark-ON
EX-Z13A EX-Z13A-P Light-ON
EX-Z13B EX-Z13B-P Dark-ON
Inection resistant cable
EX-Z11A-R EX-Z11A-P-R Light-ON
EX-Z11B-R EX-Z11B-P-R Dark-ON
EX-Z12A-R EX-Z12A-P-R Light-ON
EX-Z12B-R EX-Z12B-P-R Dark-ON
EX-Z13A-R EX-Z13A-P-R Light-ON
EX-Z13B-R EX-Z13B-P-R Dark-ON
ORDER GUIDE
Note: Mounting bracket is not supplied with the sensor. Please select from the range of optional sensor mounting brackets
(MS-EXZ-□).
Note: The model No. with “E” shown on the label afxed to the thru-beam type sensor is the emitter, “D” shown on the label is the receiver.
Designation Model No. Description
Sensor mounting
bracket
MS-EXZ-1 L-shaped mounting bracket (SUS304) for front sensing and side sensing types
(2 sets are required)
MS-EXZ-2 Mounting bracket (SUS304) for front sensing type
(2 sets are required)
MS-EXZ-3 Mounting bracket (SUS304) for side sensing type
(2 sets are required)
Spacer for
mounting at the
back
MS-EXZ-4 Spacer for mounting at the back (polyacetal) for front sensing type
Sensor mounting bracket
OPTIONS
50 mm 1.969 in
200 mm 7.874 in
500 mm 19.685 in
50 mm 1.969 in
200 mm 7.874 in
500 mm 19.685 in
• MS-EXZ-1
Material: Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Two M2 (length 4 mm
0.157 in) pan head screws
and two M2 (length 8 mm
0.315 in) pan head screws
are attached.
Material: Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Two M2 (length 4 mm
0.157 in) pan head screws
are attached.
Material: Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Two M2 (length 8 mm
0.315 in) pan head screws
are attached.
Material: Polyacetal
M2 (length: 10 mm 0.394 in)
screws, nuts, spring
washers and at washers
are attached. (20 pieces
each)
• MS-EXZ-2 • MS-EXZ-3
50 mm 1.969 in
200 mm 7.874 in
500 mm 19.685 in
50 mm 1.969 in
200 mm 7.874 in
500 mm 19.685 in
• MS-EXZ-4
Spacer for mounting at the back
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Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor EX-Z SERIES
SPECIFICATIONS
Type Thru-beam
Front sensing Side sensing Front sensing Side sensing Front sensing Side sensing
Model No.
(Note 2)
Light-ON
EX-Z11FA(-P)(-R)EX-Z11A(-P)(-R)EX-Z12FA(-P)(-R)EX-Z12A(-P)(-R)EX-Z13FA(-P)(-R)EX-Z13A(-P)(-R)
Item
Dark-ON
EX-Z11FB(-P)(-R)EX-Z11B(-P)(-R)EX-Z12FB(-P)(-R)EX-Z12B(-P)(-R)EX-Z13FB(-P)(-R)EX-Z13B(-P)(-R)
Sensing distance 50 mm 1.969 in 200 mm 7.874 in 500 mm 19.685 in
Minimum sensing object
ø0.3 mm ø0.012 in opaque object
(Completely beam interrupted object)
Setting distance between emitter
and receiver: 50 mm 1.969 in
ø0.5 mm ø0.02 in opaque object
(Completely beam interrupted object)
Setting distance between emitter
and receiver: 200 mm 7.874 in
ø1.0 mm ø0.039 in opaque object
(Completely beam interrupted object)
Setting distance between emitter
and receiver: 500 mm 19.685 in
Hysteresis
‒
Repeatability
(Perpendicular to sensing axis) 0.02 mm 0.001 in or less 0.03 mm 0.001 in or less 0.05 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption Emitter: 10 mA or less, Receiver: 10 mA or less
Output
<NPN output type>
NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 20 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 20 mA sink current)
<PNP output type>
PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum source current: 20 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 20 mA source current)
Short-circuit protection Incorporated
Response time 0.5 ms or less
Operation indicator Orange LED (Lights up when the sensing output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED (Lights up under the stable light received condition or the stable dark condition)
Environment resistance
Protection IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature -10 to +55 °C 14 to +131 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -30 to +70 °C -22 to +158 °F
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 5,000 ℓx at the light-receiving face
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each
Light emitting element Red LED (Peak emission wavelength: 650 nm 0.026 mil, modulated)
Grounding Floating
Material Enclosure: PBT, Lens: Polycarbonate, Metallic part: Stainless steel (SUS304) (SUS301 for rear side of front sensing type)
Cable (Note 3) 0.1 mm2 3-core (emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 50 m 164 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (both emitter and receiver).
Weight Net weight (each emitter and receiver): 15 g approx., Gross weight: 35 g approx.
Accessories M2 mounting screws: 1 set (front sensing type: 6 mm 0.236 in in length; side sensing type: 10 mm 0.394 in in length)
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER 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.
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specied precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23°C 73°F.
2) Model Nos. having the “-P” are PNP output type and model Nos. having the “-R” are inection resistant cable type.
3) The inection resistant cable type has a 0.1 mm2 3-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) exible cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long.
Mounting
•In case of mounting on tapped holes (Unit: mm in)
The tightening torque should be 0.2 N·m or less.
•In case of using attached screws and nuts (Unit: mm in)
The tightening torque should be 0.2 N·m or less.
Side sensing Front sensing Side sensing Front sensing
M2 screw (length 10 0.394)
(accessory)
M2 × 0.4 0.016 hole
tapped, 5 0.197 deep
8.5
0.335
Sensing
direction 8.5
0.335
Sensing
direction
M2 × 0.4 0.016 hole
tapped, 7 0.276 deep
M2 screw (length 6 0.236)
(accessory)
8.5
0.335
Sensing
direction
M2 screw (length 10 0.394)
(accessory)
Thickness of mounting
plate: 2 0.079 or less
Nut
Spring
washer
Flat
washer
8.5
0.335
Sensing
direction
Thickness of mounting
plate: 2 0.079 or less
M2 screw (length 6 0.236)
(accessory)
Nut
Spring
washer
Flat
washer
Other
• Do not use during the initial transient time (0.5 sec. approx.) after the power supply is switched on.
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Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor EX-Z SERIES
20 10 0 10 20
0
20
40
60
80
0.787
1.575
2.362
3.150
100 50 0 50 100
0.787 0.394 0.394 0.787
0
20
40
60
80
0.787
1.575
2.362
3.150
Operating position ℓ (mm in)
CenterLeft Right CenterLeft Right
Operating angle θ (°)
Receiver
Emitter
L
ℓ
Setting distance L (mm in)
Setting distance L (mm in)
Receiver
Emitter
θ
L
100 50 0 50 100
3.937 1.969 1.969 3.937
0
100
200
100 50 0 50 100
0
100
200
3.937
7.874
3.937
7.874
Operating position ℓ (mm in)
CenterLeft Right CenterLeft Right
Operating angle θ (°)
Receiver
Emitter
L
ℓ
Receiver
Emitter
θ
L
Setting distance L (mm in)
Setting distance L (mm in)
100 50 0 50 100
3.937 1.969 1.969 3.937
0
400
800
100 50 0 50 100
0
400
800
200
600
15.748
31.496
7.874
23.622
200
600
15.748
31.496
7.874
23.622
Setting distance L (mm in)
Setting distance L (mm in)
CenterLeft Right
Operating angle θ (°)
Operating position ℓ (mm in)
CenterLeft Right
Receiver
Emitter
L
ℓ
Receiver
Emitter
θ
L
SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)
EX-Z11F□ EX-Z11□ Thru-beam type
Parallel deviation
Parallel deviation
Parallel deviation Angular deviation
Angular deviation
Angular deviation
I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
NPN output type
I/O circuit diagram
PNP output type
I/O circuit diagram
Users’ circuitInternal circuit
20 mA max.
Tr
D1
ZD
(Blue) 0 V
+
−
12 to 24 V DC
±10 %
Sensor circuit
(Brown) +V
(Black) Output (Note)
Color code
Load
D2
Note: The emitter does not incorporate the output.
Symbols … D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode
D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode
Z
D: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr: NPN output transistor
Users’ circuitInternal circuit
D1
20mA max.
ZD
Tr
(Black) Output (Note)
(Blue) 0 V
12 to 24 V DC
±10 %
+
−
(Brown) +V
Load
Color code
D2
Sensor circuit
Note: The emitter does not incorporate the output.
Symbols … D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode
D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode
Z
D: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr: PNP output transistor
EX-Z12F□ EX-Z12□ Thru-beam type
EX-Z13F□ EX-Z13□ Thru-beam type
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Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor EX-Z SERIES
EX-Z11F□ EX-Z12F□ EX-Z13F□ Sensor
EX-Z11□ EX-Z12□ EX-Z13□ Sensor
DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)The CAD data can be downloaded from the website.
1.5
0.059
3
0.118
Beam-emitting
part
ø2.0 ø0.079 cable,
2 m 6.562 ft long
ø2.0 ø0.079 cable,
2 m 6.562 ft long
Operation indicator (Orange)
Beam-receiving
part
Stability indicator (Green) 1.75 0.069
4.25
0.167
8 0.315
4.45 0.175
2.225 0.088
8.5 0.335
14 0.551
4.4
0.173
4.25
0.167
4.4
0.173
1.75
0.069
1.75
0.069
12 0.472
14 0.551
8.5 0.335
4.45 0.175
2.225 0.088
8 0.315
12 0.472
1.75
0.069
Operation indicator (Orange) Stability indicator (Green)
1.5
0.059
3
0.118
2-ø2.2 ø0.087
mounting holes
ø2.2 ø0.087
mounting holes
2.9 0.114 2.9 0.114
1 0.039
2.5 0.098
4.25
0.167
2.5 0.098
1 0.039
4.25
0.167
ø2.0 ø0.079 cable,
2 m 6.562 ft long
Beam-emitting part
5.5 0.217
Stability indicator (Green)
ø2.0 ø0.079 cable,
2 m 6.562 ft long
Beam-receiving part
Operation indicator (Orange)
5.5 0.217
2-ø2.2 ø0.087
mounting holes
8.5 0.335
4.25 0.167
12 0.472
1.75
0.069
2.2 0.087
6.5
0.256
3.5
0.138
0.4
0.016
Operation indicator (Orange) Stability indicator (Green)
2-ø2.2 ø0.087
mounting holes
2.2
0.087
6.5
0.256
12 0.472
4.25 0.167
1.75
0.069
8.5 0.335
3.5
0.138
0.4
0.016
ReceiverEmitter
ReceiverEmitter
MS-EXZ-1 Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Two M2 (length 4 mm 0.157 in) pan head screws and two M2
(length 8 mm 0.315 in) pan head screws are attached.
MS-EXZ-2 Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Two M2 (length 4 mm 0.157 in) pan head screws are attached.
1.4
0.055
7
0.276
10.5
0.413
15 0.591
12 0.472
8.5 0.335
8 0.315
3.2
0.126
6.8
0.268 8.5
0.335
4.75 0.187
1.75 0.069
4-M2 × 0.4 0.016
thru-hole threads
1.2
0.047
3.3
0.130
9 0.354
18.7 0.736
15 0.591
8
0.315
3.2
0.126
1.4
0.055
8.5
0.335
12
0.472
3.5
0.138
6.25
0.246
6.8
0.268
3.2
0.126
1.75
0.069
1.4 0.055
4-M2 × 0.4 0.016
thru-hole threads
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Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor EX-Z SERIES
MS-EXZ-3 Sensor mounting bracket (Optional) MS-EXZ-4 Spacer for mounting at the back (Optional)
1.2
0.047
7.5
0.295
17.7 0.697
7.25
0.285
1.4
0.055 3.2
0.126
12 0.472
8.5 0.335
8 0.315
15 0.591
3.2
0.126
1.4
0.055
6.8
0.268
9.9
0.390
3.5
0.138
2-M2 × 0.4 0.016
thru-hole threads
5.1
0.201
8.5
0.335
12
0.472
4.5
0.177
2.8 0.110
3.5 0.138
1.7 0.067
2-
ø2.2 ø0.087
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Two M2 (length 8 mm 0.315 in) pan head screws are attached.
Material: Polyacetal
Set of 10 pieces
M2 (length: 10 mm 0.394 in) screws, nuts, spring washers
and at washers are attached. (20 pieces each)
DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)The CAD data can be downloaded from the website.
EX Family Products
• Only 3.5 mm 0.138 in thick
• Long sensing range of 1 m 3.281 ft
• High speed response of 0.5 ms
• Equipped with sensitivity adjuster
• Long sensing range of 2 m 6.562 ft
• Red spotlight for easy confirmation of
sensing point
• Simple design with sensing axis
corresponding with mounting hole
• Can be installed using the same thread
size (M4 for thru-beam type, M6 for
reflective type) as that of standard fiber
Ultra-thin dimension
Easy installation with M3 screws
One-point mounting
EX-10SERIES Ver.2
Ultra-slim Photoelectric Sensor
Amplier Built-in
EX-20SERIES Ver.2
Ultra-compact Photoelectric Sensor
Amplier Built-in
EX-30SERIES Ver.2
Threaded Miniature Photoelectric Sensor
Amplier Built-in
Disclaimer
The applications described in the catalog are all intended for examples only. The purchase of our products described in the catalog shall not be regarded as
granting of a license to use our products in the described applications. We do NOT warrant that we have obtained some intellectual properties, such as patent
rights, with respect to such applications, or that the described applications may not infringe any intellectual property rights, such as patent rights, of a third party.
Please contact:
2431-1 Ushiyama-cho, Kasugai-shi, Aichi, 486-0901, Japan
Global Sales Department
■Telephone: +81-568-33-7861 ■Facsimile: +81-568-33-8591
panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global
All Rights Reserved © 2015
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in JapanNo. CE-EXZ-10 July, 2015
Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor EX-Z SERIES
