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GX-F/H
GXL
GL
GX-M
GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor Amplier Built-in
GX-F/H SERIES
Industry No. 1* in stable sensing
Oil resistant
Can be installed with ample space
This sensor has the longest stable sensing range among the same level of rectangular inductive proximity sensors in
the industry. It is easy to install the sensor.
PNP outpu
t
type available
Different freq.
type available
Variation at the maximum operation distance is within ±8 %
Temperature characteristics vary within ±8 %
Thorough adjustment and control of sensing sensitivity
greatly reduces individual sensor differences and
variations.
The work of adjusting sensor positions when using
multiple sensors and when sensors have been replaced
is much easier.
Components such as the sensor coil and core and
product design have been totally revised to provide
excellent temperature characteristics.
Stable sensing can be obtained regardless of the time of
day or the yearly season.
■General terms and conditions ............. F-3 ■Selection guide ............................. P.781~
■Glossary of terms........................ P.1576~ ■General precautions ................... P.1579~
http://www.sunx.com
SUNX website
* Based on research conducted by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX
as of November 2012 among equivalent rectangular inductive sensors.
Type
Maximum
operation
distance
Stable sensing range
GX-F/H
series
Conventional
model
GX-□61.6 mm 0.063 in
0 to 1.3 mm 0.051 in 0 to 1.2 mm 0.047 in
GX-□82.5 mm 0.098 in
0 to 2.1 mm 0.083 in 0 to 1.8 mm 0.709 in
GX-□12 4.0 mm 0.157 in
0 to 3.3 mm 0.130 in 0 to 3.0 mm 0.118 in
GX-□15 5.0 mm 0.197 in
0 to 4.2 mm 0.165 in 0 to 4.0 mm 0.157 in
Long sensing
range 8.0 mm 0.315 in
0 to 6.7 mm 0.264 in 0 to 6.4 mm 0.252 in
* With standard sensing object
Example: GX-□8
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GX-F/H
series
Stable sensing range
Maximum operation distance
Conventional
model
* Not including temperature characteristics.
0.4 mm 0.016 in or less
60%
less
Standard
sensing object
Standard
sensing
object
Operation distance variation: 0.4 mm 0.016 in or less*
Operation distance variation: 1.0 mm 0.039 in or less
Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 8 %
(2.3 to 2.7 mm 0.091 to 0.106 in)
Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 20 %
(2.0 to 3.0 mm 0.079 to 0.118 in)
For the
GX-□8
Conventional
model
Image
1.0 mm 0.039 in or less
Rate of variation in sensing range [%]
0
32
–10
14
–20
–4
–2.0
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
10
50 20
68
Ambient temperature [°C °F]
* Typical
30
86 40
104 50
122 60
140 70
158
GX-F/H series
Conventional models
Conventional models:
within %
)(
+15
–10
23 °C
73 °F
23 °C
73 °F
Sensing range within temperatures
of –25 to +70 °C
(–13 to +158 °F) are within
±8 % of the range at +23 °C (+73 °F)
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
10 times the durability! (Compared to conventional models)
The new integrated construction method used provides shock resistance of 10,000 m/s2 (approx. 1,000 G in X, Y and Z directions for
three times each), and vibration resistance clears durability tests of between 10 and 500 Hz (3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude in X, Y
and Z directions for 2 hours each). In addition, resistance to impulse noise is approx. three times greater than for conventional models.
APPLICATIONS
Muting control of light curtains
Positioning processing equipment
Positioning metal pallets
Checking up / down
operation of
compact molding
equipment
Sensing presence of metallic
objects on a part feeder
Shock resistance:
1,000 GVibration resistance: 500 Hz
FUNCTIONS
Indicators are easy to see over a wide eld of view
A prism with a wide eld of view has been developed. This
has greatly improved the visibility of the operation indicators.
GX-H□
GX-F
□
MOUNTING
Tightening strength increased with no damage! (excluding GX-□6)
A metal sleeve has been inserted.
It prevents the sensor from being damaged by tightening
too much.
Conductor thickness doubled to make wiring much easier! (GX-□6 / GX-□8 only)
Highly resistant to water or oil!
IP68G* protective construction
The new integrated construction method used improves
environmental resistance performance.
The IP68G prevents damage to the sensor by stopping
water and oil getting inside.
* For details, refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS (p.790~)”.
Approx. 1.4 times
greater than before
Metal sleeve
Metal sleeve
M3 screw
Tightening torque: 0.7 N･m or less
M3 screw
Tightening torque: 1 N
･
m or less
GX-□8, GX-□12 GX-□15
The conductor’s thickness was doubled for the GX-□6 / GX-□8.
This makes it easier to handle and perform crimping work on
the cables. In addition, the tensile strength of the crimping area
has become higher.
0.08 mm2
Conventional model
0.15 mm2
GX-□6, GX-□8
Conductor thickness approx.
2 times greater
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GX-8 type
Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient
temperature drift and/or supply voltage uctuation.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient
temperature drift and/or supply voltage uctuation.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No.
(Note 2) Output Output operation
NPN output
Front sensing
8 0.315
7.4
0.291
23
0.906
(0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in)
Stable sensing range
Maximum
operation distance
2.5 mm 0.098 in
GX-F8A
NPN open-collector
transistor
Normally open
GX-F8AI
GX-F8B Normally closed
GX-F8BI
Top sensing
8 0.315
8.2 0.323
25
0.984
GX-H8A Normally open
GX-H8AI
GX-H8B Normally closed
GX-H8BI
PNP output
Front sensing
8 0.315
7.4
0.291
23
0.906
GX-F8A-P
PNP open-collector
transistor
Normally open
GX-F8AI-P
GX-F8B-P Normally closed
GX-F8BI-P
Top sensing
8 0.315
8.2 0.323
25
0.984
GX-H8A-P Normally open
GX-H8AI-P
GX-H8B-P Normally closed
GX-H8BI-P
Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No.
(Note 2) Output Output operation
NPN output
Front sensing
6
0.236
24.5
0.965
60.236
(0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in)
Maximum
operation distance
1.6 mm 0.063 in
GX-F6A
NPN open-collector
transistor
Normally open
GX-F6AI
GX-F6B Normally closed
GX-F6BI
Top sensing
25
0.984
60.236
6
0.236
GX-H6A Normally open
GX-H6AI
GX-H6B Normally closed
GX-H6BI
PNP output
Front sensing
24.5
0.965
0.236
GX-F6A-P
PNP open-collector
transistor
Normally open
GX-F6AI-P
GX-F6B-P Normally closed
GX-F6BI-P
Top sensing
25
0.984
0.2366
0.236
6
GX-H6A-P Normally open
GX-H6AI-P
GX-H6B-P Normally closed
GX-H6BI-P
GX-6 type
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Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient
temperature drift and/or supply voltage uctuation.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
GX-12 type
Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient
temperature drift and/or supply voltage uctuation.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No.
(Note 2) Output Output operation
NPN output
Front sensing
12
0.472
7.1 0.280
27.8
1.094
(0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in)
Stable sensing range
Maximum
operation distance
4.0 mm 0.157 in
GX-F12A
NPN open-collector
transistor
Normally open
GX-F12AI
GX-F12B Normally closed
GX-F12BI
Top sensing
27.4
1.079
12 0.472
12 0.472
GX-H12A Normally open
GX-H12AI
GX-H12B Normally closed
GX-H12BI
PNP output
Front sensing
12
0.472
7.1 0.280
27.8
1.094
GX-F12A-P
PNP open-collector
transistor
Normally open
GX-F12AI-P
GX-F12B-P Normally closed
GX-F12BI-P
Top sensing
27.4
1.079
12 0.472
12 0.472
GX-H12A-P Normally open
GX-H12AI-P
GX-H12B-P Normally closed
GX-H12BI-P
Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No.
(Note 2) Output Output operation
NPN output
Front sensing
31.5
1.240
0.315
8
0.591
15
(0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in)
Maximum
operation distance
5.0 mm 0.197 in
GX-F15A
NPN open-collector
transistor
Normally open
GX-F15AI
GX-F15B Normally closed
GX-F15BI
Top sensing
29.5
1.161
16.5
0.650
15 0.591
GX-H15A Normally open
GX-H15AI
GX-H15B Normally closed
GX-H15BI
PNP output
Front sensing
31.5
1.240
0.315
8
0.591
15
GX-F15A-P
PNP open-collector
transistor
Normally open
GX-F15AI-P
GX-F15B-P Normally closed
GX-F15BI-P
Top sensing
29.5
1.161
16.5
0.650
15 0.591
GX-H15A-P Normally open
GX-H15AI-P
GX-H15B-P Normally closed
GX-H15BI-P
GX-15 type
Stable sensing range
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Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No.
(Note 2) Output Output operation
NPN output
Front sensing
31.5
1.240
0.315
8
0.591
15
(0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in)
8.0 mm 0.315 in
GX-FL15A
NPN open-collector
transistor
Normally open
GX-FL15AI
GX-FL15B Normally closed
GX-FL15BI
Top sensing
29.5
1.161
16.5
0.650
15 0.591
GX-HL15A Normally open
GX-HL15AI
GX-HL15B Normally closed
GX-HL15BI
PNP output
Front sensing
31.5
1.240
0.315
8
0.591
15
GX-FL15A-P
PNP open-collector
transistor
Normally open
GX-FL15AI-P
GX-FL15B-P Normally closed
GX-FL15BI-P
Top sensing
29.5
1.161
16.5
0.650
15 0.591
GX-HL15A-P Normally open
GX-HL15AI-P
GX-HL15B-P Normally closed
GX-HL15BI-P
Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient
temperature drift and/or supply voltage uctuation.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
GX-15 (Long sensing range) type
Stable sensing range
Maximum
operation distance
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5 m 16.404 ft cable length type, bending-resistant cable type
5 m 16.404 ft cable length type (standard: 1 m 3.281 ft) and bending-resistant cable (excluding 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type) are
available. However, long sensing range type is not available. When ordering 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type, sufx “-C5” to the model No.
When ordering bending-resistant cable type, sufx “-R” to the model No.
(e.g.) 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type of GX-F15AI-P is “GX-F15AI-P-C5”. Bending-resistant cable type of GX-F15AI-P is “GX-F15AI-P-R”.
Sensor mounting bracket
OPTIONS
Designation Model No. Description
Sensor
mounting
bracket
MS-GX6-1 Mounting bracket for GX-6 type (recommended).
Sensors can be mounted closely together for space-saving.
MS-GL6-1 Mounting brackets for GX-6 type
Sensor mounting brackets for GL-6 can be used. Interchange is
possible.
MS-GL6-2
MS-GXL8-4 Mounting bracket for GX-8 type
MS-GXL15 Mounting bracket for GX-15 type
Aluminum
sheet
MS-A15F For GX- FL15 □(-P)Mounting example when
mounted onto a steel or
stainless steel plate
MS-A15H For GX- HL15 □(-P)
Mounting
sleeve
MS-GX8-1×10
10 pcs. per set
Mounting sleeve for GX-8 type
Screw, nut, bracket of GXL-8 series can be used by inserting
the bracket into the mounting hole of GX-8 type when replacing
3-wire type GXL-8 series (discontinued model) with GX-8 type.
1pc. each of M3
(length: 12 mm 0.472 in
)
truss head screw, nut,
spring washer and plain
washer is attached.
· MS-GXL8-4
Screw is not
attached.
· MS-GXL15
· MS-GX6-1
Screw is not
attached.
· MS-GL6-1
Screw is not
attached.
· MS-GL6-2 Screw is not
attached.
Aluminum sheet
· MS-A15F
· MS-A15H
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SPECIFICATIONS
GX-6 type
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specied precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient
temperature drift and/or supply voltage uctuation.
4) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s IP68 test method
1
Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min.
2
Regard the heat shock test in
1
as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
3
Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
4
After tests
1
to
3
, insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.
5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil.
Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.
Type NPN output PNP output
Model No.
(Note 2)
Front sensing
GX-F6A(I)GX-F6B(I)GX-F6A(I)-P GX-F6B(I)-P
Item Top sensing GX-H6A(I)GX-H6B(I)GX-H6A(I)-P GX-H6B(I)-P
CE marking directive compliance
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Max. operation distance (Note 3)
1.6 mm 0.063 in ± 8 %
Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in
Standard sensing object Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in
Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC +10
–15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption 15 mA or less
Output
NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)
PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum source current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed
Max. response frequency 400 Hz
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Environmental resistance
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)
Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing
range
variation
Temperature characteristics
Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F
Voltage characteristics
Within ±2 % for +10
–15 % uctuation of the supply voltage
Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester
Cable 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
Net weight 15 g approx.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GX-8 type
Type NPN output PNP output
Model No.
(Note 2)
Front sensing
GX-F8A(I)GX-F8B(I)GX-F8A(I)-P GX-F8B(I)-P
Item Top sensing GX-H8A(I)GX-H8B(I)GX-H8A(I)-P GX-H8B(I)-P
CE marking directive compliance
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Max. operation distance (Note 3)
2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 8 %
Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in
Standard sensing object Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in
Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC +10
–15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption 15 mA or less
Output
NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)
PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum source current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed
Max. response frequency 500 Hz
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Environmental resistance
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)
Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing
range
variation
Temperature characteristics
Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F
Voltage characteristics
Within ±2 % for +10
–15 % uctuation of the supply voltage
Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester
Cable 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
Net weight Front sensing type: 15 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx..
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specied precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient
temperature drift and/or supply voltage uctuation.
4) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s IP68 test method
1
Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min.
2
Regard the heat shock test in
1
as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
3
Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
4
After tests
1
to
3
, insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.
5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil.
Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.
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SPECIFICATIONS
GX-12 type
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specied precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient
temperature drift and/or supply voltage uctuation.
4) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s IP68 test method
1
Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min.
2
Regard the heat shock test in
1
as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
3
Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
4
After tests
1
to
3
, insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.
5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil.
Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.
Type NPN output PNP output
Model No.
(Note 2)
Front sensing
GX-F12A(I)GX-F12B(I)GX-F12A(I)-P GX-F12B(I)-P
Item Top sensing GX-H12A(I)GX-H12B(I)GX-H12A(I)-P GX-H12B(I)-P
CE marking directive compliance
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Max. operation distance (Note 3)
4.0 mm 0.157 in ± 8 %
Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in
Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in
Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC +10
–15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption 15 mA or less
Output
NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)
PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum source current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed
Max. response frequency 500 Hz
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Environmental resistance
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)
Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing
range
variation
Temperature characteristics
Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F
Voltage characteristics
Within ±2 % for +10
–15 % uctuation of the supply voltage
Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester
Cable 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
Net weight Front sensing type: 20 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx..
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SPECIFICATIONS
GX-15 type
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specied precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient
temperature drift and/or supply voltage uctuation.
4) This is the numerical value which the sensor mount onto an insulator. When mounted onto a steel or stainless steel plate, insert the optional
aluminum sheet between the sensor and the plate.
5)
This is the numerical value which the sensor mount onto an
insulator.
When mounted onto a metallic plate, max. response frequency will decrease.
6) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s IP68 test method
1
Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min.
2
Regard the heat shock test in
1
as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
3
Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
4
After tests
1
to
3
, insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.
7) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil.
Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.
Type NPN output PNP output
Long sensing range Long sensing range
Model No.
(Note 2)
Front sensing
GX-F15A(I)GX-F15B(I)
GX-FL15A(I)GX-FL15B(I)
GX-F15A(I)-P GX-F15B(I)-P
GX-FL15A(I)-P GX-FL15B(I)-P
Item Top sensing GX-H15A(I)GX-H15B(I)
GX-HL15A(I)GX-HL15B(I)
GX-H15A(I)-P GX-H15B(I)-P
GX-HL15A(I)-P
GX-HL15B(I)-P
CE marking directive compliance
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Max. operation distance (Note 3)
5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 %
8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4)
5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 %
8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4)
Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in
0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in (Note 4)
0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in
0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in (Note 4)
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.787× 0.787 × t 0.039 in
Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm
1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in
Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm
1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in
Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC +10
–15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption 15 mA or less
Output
NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)
PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum source current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
Output operation
Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed
Max. response frequency 250 Hz 150 Hz (Note 5) 250 Hz 150 Hz (Note 5)
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Environmental resistance
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 6, 7)
Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing
range
variation
Temperature characteristics
Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F
Voltage characteristics
Within ±2 % for +10
–15 % uctuation of the supply voltage
Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester
Cable 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
Net weight 20 g approx.
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I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit.
Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.
Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit.
Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.
Symbols … D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode
D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode
ZD: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr : NPN output transistor
Symbols … D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode
D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode
ZD: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr : PNP output transistor
+
–
12 to
24V DC
%
+10
–15
Brown
Black
Blue
Load
I/O circuit diagram
12 to
24V DC
%
+10
–15
D1
D2
100 mA max.
ZD
Tr
(Blue) 0 V
(Brown) +V
+
–
Color code
Users’ circuitInternal circuit
(Black) Output
(Note)
Sensor circuit
Load
+
–
12 to 24V DC
%
+10
–15
Load
Brown
Black
Blue
12 to
24V DC
%
+10
–15
D1
D2
100 mA max.
Sensor circuit
ZD
Tr
(Blue) 0 V
(Brown) +V
+
–
Color code
(Black) Output
(Note) Load
Users’ circuitInternal circuit
NPN output type
PNP output type
I/O circuit diagram
Wiring diagram
Wiring diagram
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SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)
GX-8 type
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than
the standard size (iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm
0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range
shortens as shown in the left gure.
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than
the standard size (iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm
0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range
shortens as shown in the left gure.
Sensing eld
Sensing eld
Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
L L
ℓ
ℓ
4
0.157
2
0.079
0 2
0.079 4
0.157
Operating point ℓ (mm in)
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm
0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm
0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in
Top sensing
Front sensing
Center Right Left
0
1
0.039
2
0.079
4
0.157
3
0.118
Setting distance L (mm in)
LL
Front sensing
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
t 1 mm
t 0.039 in t 1 mm
t 0.039 in
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
Top sensing
1
0.039
2
0.079
4
0.157
3
0.118
Sensing range L (mm in)
Sensing object side
length a (mm in)
5
0.197
10
0.394
15
0.591
20
0.787
0
Iron
Stainless steel
(SUS304)Brass
Aluminum
GX-12 type
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than
the standard size (iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range
shortens as shown in the left gure.
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than
the standard size (iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range
shortens as shown in the left gure.
Sensing eld
Sensing eld
Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
10
0.394
5
0.197
0 5
0.197 10
0.394
Operating point ℓ (mm in)
ℓ ℓ
Center Right Left
L
L
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.
787
× 0.
787
× t 0.039 in
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in
Top sensing Front sensing
0
2
0.079
4
0.157
8
0.315
6
0.236
Setting distance L (mm in)
Sensing object side
length a (mm in)
Sensing range L (mm in)
L
L
10
0.394
20
0.787
30
1.181
40
1.575
0
2
0.079
4
0.157
8
0.315
6
0.236
t 1 mm
t 0.039 in
Top sensing
t 1 mm
t 0.039 in
Iron
Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Brass
Aluminum
Front sensing
Sensing object a × a mm a × a in
Sensing
object
a × a mm
a × a in
GX-6 type
4
0.157
2
0.079
02
0.079 4
0.157
Operating point ℓ (mm in)
Center RightLeft
0
1
0.039
2
0.079
4
0.157
3
0.118
Setting distance L (mm in)
Front sensing
Top sensing
LL
ℓℓ
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm
0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm
0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in
Lt 1mm
t 0.039 in
t 0.039 in
t 1mm L
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
Top sensing
Sensing object side
length a (mm in)
5
0.197
10
0.394
15
0.591
20
0.787
1
0.039
2
0.079
4
0.157
3
0.118
Sensing range L (mm in)
0
Iron
Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Brass
Aluminum
Front sensing
L
ℓ
L
ℓ
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.
787
× 0.
787
× t 0.039 in
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in
Top sensing Front
sensing
10
0.394
5
0.197
05
0.197 10
0.394
Operating point ℓ (mm in)
Center RightLeft
0
2
0.079
4
0.157
8
0.315
6
0.236
Setting distance L (mm in)
L
t 1mm t 1mm t 0.039 in
L
Sensing object side
length a (mm in)
Sensing range L (mm in)
10
0.394
20
0.787
30
1.181
40
1.575
0
2
0.079
4
0.157
8
0.315
6
0.236
Top sensing
Iron
Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Brass
Front
sensing
Sensing object a × a mm a × a in
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
t 0.039 in
Aluminum
GX-15 type
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GL
GX-M
GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)
Sensing eld Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than
the standard size (iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm
1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range
shortens as shown in the left gure.
00
Setting distance L (mm in)
5
0.197
5
0.197
10
0.394
10
0.394
10
0.394
5
0.197
Top
sensing
Operating point ℓ (mm in)
Center RightLeft
L
ℓ
L
ℓ
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm
1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm
1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in
Front
sensing
t 1mm
L
L
t 1mm
t 0.039 in t 0.039 in
Sensing object side
length a (mm in)
Sensing range L (mm in)
10
0.394
10
0.394
5
0.197
20
0.787
30
1.181
40
1.575
0
Top sensing
Iron
Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Brass
Front sensing
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
Aluminum
GX-15 (Long sensing range) type
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1579~ for general precautions.
• 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.
• Use the optional sensor mounting bracket when
installing.
<When using MS-GX6-1 (Optional / recommended)>
<When using MS-GXL8-4 (Optional)>
• To mount the sensor with
a nut, the mounting hole
diameter should be
ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in.
1
Insert the sensor into the
bracket as shown on the
right.
2
Push the sensor until the
bracket hook is lodged in
the groove on the upper
portion of the sensor.
3
Fix the bracket in place
with M3 pan head screw.
Mounting
22 mm 0.866 in
M3 pan head screw
(
Purchase separately
.)
ø2.4 mm
ø0.094 in hole
(Depth: 3 mm
0.118 in or more)
Groove
Hook
Cable
M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in
tapped hole (Depth: 8 mm
0.315 in or more) or
ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in
thru-hole
No nuts, washers, or
spring washers are
attached with the
product.
Purchase separately.
MS-GX6-1 (Optional)
Sensor mounting bracket
<When using MS-GL6-1 (Optional) / MS-GL6-2 (Optional)>
• To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole
diameter should be ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in.
ø2.4 mm
0.094 in hole
(Depth: 3 mm
0.118 in or more)
10 mm
0.394 in
13.6 mm
0.535 in
M3 pan head screws
(Purchase separately.)
M3 pan head screw
(Purchase separately.)
M3
×
0.5 mm 0.020 in
tapped holes or
ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-holes
M3
×
0.5 mm 0.020 in
tapped hole or
ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-holes
No nuts, washers, or
spring washers are
attached with the
product.
Purchase separately.
No nuts, washers, or
spring washers are
attached with the
product.
Purchase separately.
Sensor mounting bracket
MS-GL6-1 (Optional)
Sensor mounting bracket
MS-GL6-2 (Optional)
GX-8 type
GX-6 type
M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head
screw (Accessory for MS-GXL8-4)
M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole
(Depth: 8 mm 0.315 in or more)
or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole
The nut, washer, and spring
washer are attached with the
MS-GXL8-4.
ø2.4 mm ø0.094 in hole
(Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more)
MS-GXL8-4 (Optional)
11.5 mm 0.453 in
Sensor mounting bracket
GX-12 type
GX-15 type
• The tightening torque
should be 0.7 N·m or less.
• To mount the sensor with
a nut, the mounting hole
diameter should be
ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in.
Further, the hole in which
the boss is inserted should
be ø2.5 mm ø0.098 in and
3 mm 0.118 in, or more,
deep.
• The tightening torque
should be 1 N·m or less.
• To mount the sensor with
a nut, the mounting hole
diameter should be
ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in.
• When installing the long
sensing range type on iron
or stainless steel plate, put
the optional aluminum sheet
in between the sensor and
the plate.
Aluminum sheet (Optional)
• MS-A15F
• MS-A15H
M3 pan head screws or
truss head screws
Do not use flat head
screws.
M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in
tapped holes or ø3.4 mm
ø0.134 in thru-holes
No nuts, washers, or spring washers
are attached with the product.
Purchase separately.
(Sensor mounting bracket)
MS-GXL15
9 mm
0.354 in
• Make sure to use a M3
(length: 12 mm 0.472 in or
more) truss head screw
(accessory for MS-GXL8-4).
The tightening torque
should be 0.7 N·m or less.
Do not use a at head
screw or a pan head
screw.
M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in or more)
pan head screw
(Purchase separately.)
M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in
tapped hole
(Depth: 10 mm 0.394 in or more)
or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole
No nuts, washers, or spring washers
are attached with the product.
Purchase separately.
16 mm 0.630 in
ø2.5 mm ø0.098 in hole
(Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more)
797
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES
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Sensing range
• The sensing range is specied for the standard sensing
object. With a non-ferrous metal, the sensing range is
obtained by multiplying with the correction coefcient
specied below. Further, the sensing range also changes
if the sensing object is smaller than the standard sensing
object or if the sensing object is plated.
Correction coefcient
Model
No.
Metal
GX-F6
GX-H6
type
GX-F8
GX-H8
type
GX-F12
GX-H12
type
GX-F15
GX-H15
type
GX-FL15
type
GX-HL15
type
Iron 1 1 1 1 1 1
Stainless steel
(SUS304)
0.76 approx. 0.76 approx. 0.79 approx. 0.68 approx. 0.70 approx. 0.76 approx.
Brass
0.50 approx. 0.50 approx. 0.56 approx. 0.47 approx. 0.45 approx. 0.50 approx.
Aluminum
0.48 approx. 0.48 approx. 0.53 approx. 0.45 approx. 0.43 approx. 0.48 approx.
Wiring
Others
• The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection
circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a
capacitive load.
• Do not use during the initial transient time (50 ms) after
the power supply is switched on.
Inuence of surrounding metal
• When there is a metal near the sensor, keep the minimum
separation distance specied below.
GX-F6 type GX-F8 type
GX-F12 type GX-F15 type
GX-FL15 type
A
6 mm 0.236 in
(Note 1) 7.4 mm 0.291 in 7.1 mm 0.280 in 8 mm 0.315 in 8 mm 0.315 in
(Note 2)
B
8 mm 0.315 in 8 mm 0.315 in 20 mm 0.787 in 20 mm 0.787 in 30 mm 1.181 in
C
3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 7 mm 0.276 in 7 mm 0.276 in 10 mm 0.394 in
GX-H6 type GX-H8 type
GX-H12 type GX-H15 type
GX-HL15 type
D
3 mm 0.118 in 4 mm 0.157 in 7 mm 0.276 in 6 mm 0.236 in 12 mm 0.472 in
E
10 mm 0.394 in 10 mm 0.394 in 20 mm 0.787 in 20 mm 0.787 in 30 mm 1.181 in
F
2 mm 0.079 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 0 mm 0 in 10 mm 0.394 in
(Note)
G
2 mm 0.079 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 10 mm 0.394 in
Front sensing type
Metal
A
B
C
Metal Metal
C
Top sensing type
Metal
Metal
EF
D
Metal
G
G
Metal
Mutual interference prevention
• When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face
to face, keep the minimum separation distance specied
below to avoid mutual interference.
Front sensing
Top sensing
H J
GX-F6
GX-H6
type
Between “I” type
and non “I” type
0 mm
(Note 2)
15 mm
0.591 in
Between two “I” types
or two non “I” types
13 mm
0.512 in
25 mm
0.984 in
GX-F8
GX-H8
type
Between “I” type
and non “I” type
0 mm
(Note 2)
15 mm
0.591 in
Between two “I” types
or two non “I” types
20 mm
0.787 in
35 mm
1.378 in
GX-F12
GX-H12
type
Between “I” type
and non “I” type
0 mm
(Note 2)
25 mm
0.984 in
Between two “I” types
or two non “I” types
25 mm
0.984 in
50 mm
1.969 in
GX-F15
GX-H15
type
Between “I” type
and non “I” type
0 mm
(Note 2)
25 mm
0.984 in
Between two “I” types
or two non “I” types
45 mm
1.772 in
70 mm
2.756 in
GX-FL15
GX-HL15
type
Between “I” type
and non “I” type
0 mm
(Note 2)
25 mm
0.984 in
Between two “I” types
or two non “I” types
110 mm
3.059 in
170 mm
6.693 in
H
H
J
HJ
Notes: 1) “I” in the model No. species
the different frequency type.
2) Close mounting is possible for up to two sensors.
When mounting three sensors or more at an equal spacing, align
the model with “I” and the model without “I” alternately. The minimum
value of dimension “H” should be as given below.
GX-F6/H6 type: 3.5 mm 0.138 in
GX-F8/H8 type: 6 mm 0.236 in
GX-F12/H12 type: 6.5 mm 0.256 in
GX-F15/H15 type: 15 mm 0.591 in
GX-FL15/HL15 type: 47.5 mm 1.870 in
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1579~ for general precautions.
Notes: 1)
When using MS-GX6-1 (recommended mounting bracket, optional),
the distance “A” including the thickness of mounting bracket will be
6.4 mm 0.252 in.
2) The GXL-FL15 type should be mounted on an insulator. To mount
it on an iron or stainless steel, use the enclosed aluminum sheet.
Note: When GX-HL15 type is mounted on an insulator or seated on the
enclosed aluminum sheet, the distance “F” can be zero.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES
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DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)The CAD data can be downloaded from our website.
8
0.315
23
0.906
22.5
0.886
11.5
0.453
6.5
0.256
5.4
0.213
6.3
0.248
ø9 ø0.354
ø3.1 ø0.12
mounting hole
ø3 ø0.118 cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
8.55
0.337
7.4
0.291
2.95
0.116
7.7
0.303
9.75
0.384
2.65
0.104
5
0.197
5.3
0.209
Operation indicator
(Orange)
Sensing
direction
1
0.03
9
Sensor
GX-F8□ Sensor
GX-H8□
Sensor
GX-F12□
Operation indicator
(Orange)
ø2.3
ø0.091
16
0.630
2.8
0.110
3.3 0.130
12.4
0.488
11.05
0.435
1.5 0.059
5.6
0.221
5.2
0.205
7.1
0.280
12
0.472
ø12.5 ø0.492
27.8
1.095
4.4 0.173 ø6 ø0.236 screw seat,
0.8 0.032 deep
12
0.472
16
0.630
27
1.063
7.8
0.307
6.8
0.268
ø3.1 ø0.12
mounting hole
ø3 ø0.118 cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
5 0.197
Sensing
direction
3.7
0.146 R4.25
R0.167
4.6
0.181
8.2 0.323
8.6
0.339
18.5
0.728
6.8
0.268
3.85
0.152
9.1 0.358
2 0.079
2.5
0.098 25
0.984 1
0.039
2.4
0.095
4.8 0.189 5.3
0.209
Sensing
direction
Operation indicator (Orange)
ø3.1 ø0.122 mounting hole
5.4 0.213 6.3 0.248
ø3 ø0.118 cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
8
0.315
Sensor
GX-H12□
12.5
0.492
12
0.472
7.8
0.307
4.8 0.189
3.1
0.12
5.8
0.228
6.2
0.244
8.65 0.341
Operation indicator
(Orange)
ø2.3
ø0.091 1.5
0.059
22.2
0.874
12
0.472
ø6 ø0.236 screw seat,
1.4 0.055 deep
16
0.630
27.4
1.079
6.8 0.268
ø3.1 ø0.122
mounting hole
ø3 ø0.118 cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
Sensing
direction
6.5 0.256
5.5
0.217
13
0.51
2
R6.25 R0.246
2.5
0.098
3 0.118
4.4
0.173
GX-F6□Sensor GX-H6□Sensor
26
1.024
29.5
1.161
21.5
0.846
11.95
0.470
9
0.354
2.8
0.110
5.3
0.209
7.2
0.283
3
0.118
2.3
0.091
ø15.5
ø0.610
15
0.591
16.5
0.650
15.65
0.616
14.15
0.557 8.5
0.335
Operation indicator (Orange)
ø3 ø0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
2-ø3.1 ø0.122 holes
Sensing direction
9
0.354
Operation indicator (Orange)
ø3 ø0.118 cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
2-ø3.1 ø0.122 holes
Sensing
direction ø15.5 ø0.610
31.5
1.240
20.5
0.807
14.15
0.557
7.8
0.307
7.5
0.295
15
0.591
8
0.315
3.7
0.146
2.8
0.110
5.3
0.209
5.7
0.224
GX-F(L)15□Sensor GX-H(L)15□Sensor
24.5
0.965
0.5
0.020
6
0.236
11
0.433
Operation indicator (Orange)
ø3 ø0.118
cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
Sensing direction 0.5
0.020
3
0.118
6
0.236
6
0.236
2.6
0.102
2.5
0.098
25
0.984
6
0.236
11.5
0.453
Operation indicator
(Orange)
ø3 ø0.118
cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
Sensing direction
0.5
0.020
6
0.236
6
0.236
3
0.
118
0.5
0.020
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Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H SERIES
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SENSORS
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SENSORS
PHOTO-
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SENSORS
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SENSORS
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
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PRESSURE /
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SENSORS
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SENSORS
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SENSORS
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DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)The CAD data can be downloaded from our website.
MS-GXL8-4 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-8 type (Optional)
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
1 pc. each of M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw,
nut, spring washer and plain washer is attached.
Material: Stainless steel (SUS301)
Material: Stainless steel (SUS301)
Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
MS-GX6-1 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional)
ø2.4 ø0.094 hole,
3 0.118
or more deep
22.2
0.874
3.55
0.140
t 0.4
t 0.016
6.8
0.268
6.4
0.252
2.3
0.091
25.75
1.014
25.35
0.998
ø3.1
ø0.122
22
0.866
M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped hole,
8 0.315 or more deep
(or ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-hole)
2
0.079
( )
2-M3 × 0.5 0.020
tapped holes
(or 2-ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-holes)
6
0.236
5.6
0.220
3.2
0.126
13.6
0.535
19.6 0.772
(Note)
6
0.236
5.5
0.217
t 0.4
t 0.016
2-3.2 × 3.8 0.126 × 0.150 oblong holes
Note: 20 mm 0.787 in with the sensor tted.
Mounting hole dimensions
Mounting hole dimensions
10
0.394
2.2
0.087
6
0.236
M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped hole
(or ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-hole)
3.2 × 3.8 0.126 × 0.150 oblong hole
ø2.4 ø0.094 hole,
3 0.118 or more deep
6
0.236
5.3
0.209
1.5
0.059
5.6
0.220
13.2 0.520
(Note)
5.5
0.217
t 0.4
t 0.016
3.2
0.126
Note: 13.4 mm 0.528 in with the sensor tted.
2
0.079
2
0.079
2.3
0.091
0.3
0.012
ø2.4 ø0.094 hole,
3 0.118 or more deep
M3 × 0.5 0.020
tapped hole,
8 0.315 or more deep
(or ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-hole
)
t 0.4
t 0.016
ø3.1 ø0.122 hole
Center of
sensing
3.3
0.130
(16.2)
(0.638)
15.8
0.622
9
0.354
11.5
0.453
(11.5)
(0.453)
4.5 0.177
14
0.551
7
0.276
t 2
t 0.079
9
0.354
2.5
0.098
2-M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped holes
4
0.157
9
0.354
30
1.181
39.5
1.555
MS-A15H:
30 1.181
( )
21
0.827
1.9
0.075
1.9
0.075
2-ø3.2
ø0.126
2-3.2 × 5.1
0.126 × 0.201
oblong holes
t = 0.3 0.012
MS-A15F MS-A15H Aluminum sheet (Optional)
Mounting hole dimensions Mounting hole dimensions
MS-GL6-1 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional)
MS-GL6-2 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional)
MS-GXL15 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-15 type (Optional)
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