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Retroreflective types for sensing transparent objects

Item

Short sensing range

Standard sensing range

Long sensing range

NPN output

CX-481

*1

*1

Model nos. with the suffix -J indicate the M12 pigtailed type. The suffix -Z indicates the M8 connector type. Thru-beam model nos. with the suffix “

E

” shown 

on the label affixed to the sensor is the emitter; “

D

” is the receiver. The retroreflective type sensor model no. with the suffix “

-Y

” comes without the 

RF-230

 

reflector.

CX-483

*1

CX-482

*1

PNP output

CX-481-P

*1

CX-483-P

*1

CX-482-P

*1

Sensing range

50 to 500mm

*2

*2

The sensing range and the sensing object for the retroreflective type sensor is specified for the 

RF-230 

reflector. For more detailed information, please refer 

to the 

CX-400 Series User’s Manual

. After installation, be sure to check operation under actual conditions.

50 to 1000mm

*2

0.1 to 2m

*2

Installation range for the 
reflector

100 to 500mm

*2

100 to 1000mm

*2

0.8 to 2m

*2

Object to be sensed



50mm or more for opaque, translucent or transparent object

*2

Repeatability

(perpendicular to sensing axis)

0.5mm or less

Supply voltage

12 to 24V DC ±10% Ripple P-P 10% or less

 

Current consumption

10mA or less

Output

NPN or PNP output type

• NPN or PNP open-collector transistor

NPN

: Maximum sink current: 100mA; 

PNP

: Maximum source current: 100mA

• Applied voltage: 30V DC or less (

NPN

: between output and 0V; 

PNP

: between output and +V)

• Residual voltage:

NPN

: 2V or less (at 100mA sink current), 1V or less (at 16mA sink current)

PNP

: 2V or less (at 100mA source current), 1V or less (at 16mA source current)

Output operation

Light-ON or Dark-ON

Short-circuit 
protection

Incorporated

Response time

1ms or less

Automatic interference 
prevention function

Incorporated

Protection

IP67 (IEC)

Ambient temperature

-25 to +55°C (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -30 to +70°C

Ambient humidity

35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH

Emitting element

Infrared LED

Material

Enclosure: PBT, Lens: Polycarbonate, Indicator cover: Polycarbonate

Cable

0.2mm

3-core (thru-beam type sensor emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2m long

Weight

Net

Approx. 50g

Gross

Approx. 80g

Accessory

*3

*3

The RF-230 reflector is included with the product. Other reflectors and reflective tape are available for purchase. For more detailed information, please refer 

to the 

CX-400 Series User’s Manual

.

RF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc.

Ramco National

www.PanasonicSensors.com

1-800-280-6933

Summary of Contents for CX-400 Series

Page 1: ...S Mark the power supply line must be 10m or less Do not apply stress directly to the sensor cable joint by forcibly bending or pulling Do not use this sensor in places having excessive vapor dust etc...

Page 2: ...eiver 5 Check that the stability indicator green lights up 6 Choose the desired operation mode Light ON or Dark ON with the operation mode switch 3 CONNECTOR CABLES Type Model no Cable length 2 core t...

Page 3: ...e the parallel distance L between the sensor and the object being sensed is great enough Otherwise light might be reflected and erroneously detected by the sensor 2 Install the sensor at an angle of 1...

Page 4: ...ndition Output Operation indicator Stability indicator ON Stable light OFF Unstable light OFF Unstable dark ON Stable dark Emitter Receiver Object to be sensed Receiver Emitter Sensor Reflector Sensor...

Page 5: ...m type sensor By mounting interference prevention filters two sets of thru beam type sensors can be mounted close together However the sensing range is reduced The filters can be mounted using the sam...

Page 6: ...P P 10 or less Current consumption Emitter 15mA or less Receiver 10mA or less Emitter 20mA or less Receiver 10mA or less Emitter 25mA or less Receiver 10mA or less 13mA or less 10mA or less Output NP...

Page 7: ...ess of operation distance 2 Repeatability perpendicular to sensing axis 1mm or less 0 5mm or less Supply voltage 12 to 24V DC 10 Ripple P P 10 or less Current consumption 13mA or less 15mA or less Out...

Page 8: ...ltage 12 to 24V DC 10 Ripple P P 10 or less Current consumption 10mA or less Output NPN or PNP output type NPN or PNP open collector transistor NPN Maximum sink current 100mA PNP Maximum source curren...

Page 9: ...rent consumption Emitter 15mA or less Receiver 10mA or less Emitter 20mA or less Receiver 10mA or less 13mA or less Output NPN or PNP output type NPN or PNP open collector transistor NPN Maximum sink...

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