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products. Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and thoroughly for the 

correct and optimum use of this product. 

Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference.

CME-LM10(04) No.0018-39V

LM10

Micro Laser Sensor 

Photoelectric Displacement Sensor

Safety Precautions

Be sure to follow the precautions below to prevent any injury or accidents from occurring. 

Be sure to read this instruction manual before installation, operation, maintenance and inspection. 

Before using the product, familiarize yourself with all product information, safety information and cautions.

In this instruction manual, the safety precaution level is classified into 'Warning' or 'Caution'. 

When this product is used in applications where serious injury or serious material damage might re-

sult, take safety countermeasures, such as a double-safety mechanism etc. 

Do not use this product in a combustive-gas atmosphere. It may cause an explosion.

If the product is mishandled, death or serious injury could result.

If the product is mishandled, serious injury or material damage could result.

WARNING

WARNING


Do not use this product outside the specifications. Abnormal heat or smoking could result.

Never disassemble or modify the product. Electric shock or smoking could result.    

CAUTION

CAUTION

The 

ANR11

  has  a  650nm  wavelength  and  a  maximum  output  of  0.4mW  making  it  fall  under  the 

category of products described in Class 1 according to IEC standards' class separation.   

Cautionary items for laser beam handling 

Be sure to follow the precautions below to prevent any injury or accidents from occurring. 

A semiconductor laser is used as the sensor's light source. 

These sensors are not equipped with an automatic laser emission halt function when the sensor is disas-

sembled. Therefore, in case of damage or breakage, be sure to notify our office. If having disassembled for 

repair purposes, there always exists the danger of being exposed to radiation from the laser.  

 

Do not use these sensors in a way other than the operation methods described in this manual.

Note

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than   

those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

 

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 

The warning label are attached to the sides of the sensor.   

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

LASER APERTURE

The 

ANR12

  has  a  650nm  wavelength  and  a  maximum  output  of  1.6mW  making  it  fall  under  the 

category of products described in Class 2 according to IEC standards' class separation.   


Be careful not to look directly at it or looking at its reflection off a mirrored surface. 

In order not to have the laser beam go directly into the eyes, position it in a way so that it is higher or lower 

than the height of the eyes. Also, point the laser towards a diffuse reflective or an absorptive substance.  

These sensors are not equipped with an automatic laser emission halt function when the sensor is disas-

sembled. Therefore, in case of damage or breakage, be sure to notify our office. If having disassembled for 

repair purposes, there always exists the danger of being exposed to radiation from the laser. 

Do not use these sensors in a way other than the operation methods described in this manual.  

Note

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than   

           those those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

 

The warning label are attached to the sides of the sensor.   

LASER RADIATION

CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

(MAXIMUM OUTPUT) 1.6mW

(PULSE DURATION) 15

μ

s

(MEDIUM) SEMICONDUCTOR LASER

(WAVELENGTH) 650nm

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

LASER APERTURE

CE MARKING

1

PART DESCRIPTION

2

Sensor (

ANR11 

series)

Sensor, Relay cable (ANR12 series)

For each type

 

 

Laser emission indicator LED

The  LED  lights  up  during  laser  emission  or  just  before  its 

emission. To indicate an alarm condition, the LED on the sen-

sor head blinks. 

 

Measuring range indicator LED

Blinks when a target is within the measurable range. Lights 

up when a target is around the measurement center. How-

ever, it may light up or blink even with a significant error in 

the measuring range when the alarm is enabled.

 

Alarm LED

Lights  up  when  measurement  is  not  possible  (not  enough 

light [DARK] or too much light [BRIGHT]). 

 

Zero-point adjusting potentiometer

Adjusts  the  zero-point  position  to  within  a 

±

10%  of  F.S. 

Use to make minute adjustment after installing the sensor. 

 

SPEED selection switch

The response speed can be set to one of three settings to 

allow adjustment for the target speed. When high response 

speed is unnecessary, set to the 10Hz mode. 

 

GAIN selection switch 

Under normal conditions, set to AUTO. During edge detec-

tion and other applications where you want to cut out the low 

light level areas, set to LOW.  

 

I/O cable

Controller

Only for window comparator type 

 

Operation indicator LED

The  LED  lights  up  that  corresponds  to  the  comparative 

output currently being output.

 

Display / Analog displacement output switch

Switches  between  the  displacement  data  output  and  the 

comparative value setting output.

 

LCD display

3-digit  display  of  the  displacement  data  or  the  upper  and 

lower limit value.  

 

HIGH limit setting potentiometer

 

LOW limit setting potentiometer

Sets the comparative value's upper limit (HIGH) and lower 

limit  (LOW).  Set  it  so  that  the  HIGH  value  is  greater  than 

the  LOW  value.  By  setting  the  display  and  analog 

displacement output switch to either LOW or HIGH, you can 

monitor  the  set  value  by  display  and  analog  displacement 

output.  When  not  set,  return  the  switch  to  the  center 

position. 

Only for single comparator type 

 

Operation indicator LED

Lights up when NEAR / DARK ON output is ON.

 

Analog displacement output switch

Switches  between  the  displacement  data  /  intensity  data 

output and the comparative value setting output. 

 

Comparative value setting potentiometer

Sets the comparative value. By setting the analog displace-

ment output switch to the right, the set value can be moni-

tored by the analog displacement output.

Receiver

Emitter

Connector to 

Controller

Connector to Controller

Connector for sensor 

and expansion cable

Single comparator type

MICRO LASER

LASER

BRT/DRK

ADJ

AUTO

DISPLACE

MENT

LOW

SET

SET

GAIN

SPEED(Hz)

OPERATION

SENSOR LM10

+

-

 

Connector

Window comparator type

MICRO LASER

LASER

LOW

SET

LOW

HIGH

HIGH

SET

BRT/DRK

ADJ

AUTO

DISPLACEMENT

LOW

HIGH

LOW

V

GAIN

SPEED(Hz)

SENSOR LM10

+

-

CAUTIONS DURING SETTING

3

Procedure for setting the sensor head

While  watching  the  measuring  range  indicator  LED, 

set the sensor head so that the distance to the sub-

ject body is within the measuring range.

It may light up or blink even with a significant error in 

the measuring range when the alarm is enabled.

Range indicator LED

Outside the meas-

urable range

OFF

OFF

Blink

Blink

ON

Center

Measurable range

Outside the meas-

urable range 

Be careful of the sensor head's orientation during mounting. When the subject body moves as shown below, er-

rors will develop depending on the orientation of the sensor head. In order to minimize these errors, be sure to 

mount the sensor head in the correct orientation.  

Confirm the mutual interference area when using sensors side 

by side.

c

b

a

Model No.

a

b

c

ANR1150
ANR1151
ANR1182
ANR1115
ANR1250
ANR1251
ANR1282
ANR1215
ANR1226

40

20

70

50

60

110

80

100

150

50

40

90

80

80

130

120

140

190

210

350

400

(Unit: mm)

Mounting the sensor head 

Using two mounting holes, firmly mount the sensor head so that the sensor head's front surface is parallel to 

the target. Do not tighten the installation screws to a torque over 2N

m

.

  

Glass is used at the sensor head's light emitting and light receiving surfaces and, therefore, never subject it to impacts of any kind. Al-

so, be very careful not to allow oils, finger prints, or other substances that may refract the light, to get on the glass during mounting.  

If light reflected off the target is then reflected off nearby objects or walls and then received by the sensor head, 

the sensor head reading will be adversely affected. To prevent this, either further separate the sensor head or 

apply a black delustering paint to prevent the unwanted reflection of light.  

Mounting the controller 

When  mounting  more  than  one  controllers  in  a  row,  maintain  at  least  10m  between  each  unit. Also,  when 

mounting the controller inside control panels or areas where the air is not properly ventilated, the controller will 

cause the ambient temperature to rise. In these cases, ensure cooling facilities.  

Eccentricity measurement

Step measurement

Extremely different adjacent color or materials

Good

Good

Good

Not good

Not good

Not good

Lock release 

button

Wiring

Perform all wiring by faithfully following the input and output circuit explanations 

and documents that came with the instrument. Also, to protect the inner circui-

try, arrange the lead wire that is not interconnected in a way so that it does not 

come into contact with other lead wires.  

When mounting or removing a connector, always first turn off the controller and 

then begin operations. 

All connectors are of the lock-on type. When connecting a connector, be sure to 

securely insert it until it locks into place. When removing a connector, first press 

in the lock release button on the connector side and then remove the connector.  

After removing a connector, do not touch the terminals located inside.  

R20mm or more

Cable

When the sensor head and controller are fixed and cables connected, do 

not subject the cables to a pull of more than 29.4N. Have no bends in the 

cables with a radius of less than 20mm.  Also, do not bend a sensor head's 

cable near where the cable is attached to the sensor head. 

When the sensor head is to be moved while in use, do not have it so that 

the sensor head's cable becomes bent. If the location is such that it cannot 

be  helped,  we  recommend  purchasing  the  appropriate  length  extension 

cable. (

ANR12

)

CAUTIONS

4

Insulation resistance and voltage withstandability

Do not perform insulation resistance or withstand voltage tests between the connector's metal portion and input / outputs. 


Noise precautions

The connector's metal portion is internally connected to the analog output GND. In order to prevent affects from 

noise or damage to the internal circuits, be sure 
Ground the metal case of the sensor head to the frame ground (F.G.) of an equipment.

to insulate the metal portion with electrical tape or other means. 

Mount the unit as far away as possible from high voltage lines, power lines, or devices that generate large switch-

ing surges. 

Separate the sensor head cable wiring, high voltage circuit, and power circuit. 

If there is much noise on the power supply, it will affect the analog output. In such cases, use a noise filter or 

noise cut transformer.   

 


Operating environment

Use in an ambient temperature between 0 to +50

. Store in a location where the temperature stays between 

-20 to +70

.

Use in an ambient humidity between 35 to 85% RH. Avoid use in locations with drastic humidity changes which 

cause condensation. 

Use in locations where the illuminance from incandescent lamps received at the light receiving surface is below 

2,500 lx (

ANR11

□ and 

ANR1226

), or below 3,000lx (

ANR1250

ANR1251

ANR1282

ANR1215

).

Also, locate the unit so that sunlight, does not directly hit the beam-receiving part.

When exceptional accuracy is required, mount a shielding plate or other type of shading mechanism. 

The power supply voltage should be between 85 to 110% of the rated voltage.

Since the internal circuits may become damaged if an external surge voltage exceeds 500V [

±

(1.2

×

50)

μ

unipolar full-wave voltage], always use a surge absorber or surge absorbing element. 

Keep the sensor head beam-emitting part and beam-receiving part surface clean and free of moisture, oil, fin-

ger prints, and other light refracting substances, and free of dust, dirt, and other light blocking substances. 

 

When cleaning the glass surfaces, wipe with a soft cloth or lens cleaning paper. 

Although the sensor head is of water proof construction, it does not mean that measurements can be taken un-

derwater or in the rain. Moreover, the connectors are not watertight.  

Do  not  use  the  unit  in  locations  with  flammable  or  corrosive  gases,  locations  with  excessive  dust,  locations 

splashed by water, or locations subjected to vibrations or excessive shocks.

 

Since the controller contains molded resins, do not use in environments that contain, or where contact with, 

benzene, thinners, alcohols and other organic solvents; and ammonia, caustic sodas, and other alkaline sub-

stances is possible. 

 

 

Warm-up time

Allow at least 30 minutes, after turning on the unit, for the unit to properly warm up. 


Power supply

Select a power supply with a ripple voltage below 0.5V (P-P) and a current capacity above 0.3A.

In  order  to  avoid  high-frequency  noises  when  using  a  commercially  available  switching  regulator,  be  sure  to 

ground the frame ground (F.G.) terminal. 

When using a power supply that uses a transformer, be sure to use an insulated transformer. When using an 

autotransformer (single-wound transformer), it is possible to damage this unit or the power supply.

Do not turn the power on again within 10 sec.after turning the power off.

 


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.

WARNING

This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only.

The models listed under '

SPECIFICATIONS

' come with CE Marking.

As for all other models, please contact our office.

6

In case of using this product as a CE marking conformity product, cable extension of the power wire and I/O wire

must be wthin 30m.

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