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GX-M SERIES (Discontinued Products)

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 under the value given below.

Mounting
Model No. Tightening torque
  Sensor size Sensor Connector
(Note)
GX-M□ M8 5 N·m 2 N·m
M12 6 N·m 2 N·m
M18 15 N·m 2 N·m
M30 40 N·m 2 N·m
GX-M(L)8□-U-J M8 5 N·m 1.5 N·m

Note: Connector is equipped with "-Z" type or "-J" type.

Distance from surrounding metal

  • As metal around the sensor may affect the sensing performance, pay attention to the following points.
Influence of surrounding metal
  • The surrounding metal will affect the sensing performance.
    Keep the minimum distance specified in the table below.

Influence of surrounding metal
Type A (mm in)
M8 M12 M18 M30
DC 3-wire shielded type 3
0.12
4
0.16
10
0.39
20
0.79
DC 3-wire non-shielded type - 21
0.83
36
1.42
66
2.60
DC 2-wire standard type 4.5
0.18
6
0.23
15
0.59
30
1.18
DC 2-wire long range type 8
0.32
12
0.47
25
0.98
45
1.77

Embedding of the sensor in metal

  • Sensing range may decrease if the sensor is completely embedded in metal. Especially for the non-shielded type, keep the minimum distance specified in the right table.

Embedding of the sensor in metal

Sensor
size
B
(mm in)
C
(mm in)
M12 12
0.47
12
0.47
M18 18
0.71
18
0.71
M30 30
1.18
30
1.18

Note: With the non-shielded type, the sensing range may vary depending on the position of the nuts.

Mutual interference

  • When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face to face, keep the minimum separation distance specified below to avoid mutual interference.

Face to face mounting

Face to face mounting

Parallel mounting

Parallel mounting
Type D (mm in) E (mm in)
M8 M12 M18 M30 M8 M12 M18 M30
DC 3-wire
shielded type
18
0.71
24
0.94
60
2.36
120
4.72
3
0.12
4
0.16
10
0.39
20
0.77
DC 3-wire
non-shielded type
- 84
3.30
144
5.67
264
10.39
- 48
1.89
72
2.83
120
4.72
DC 2-wire
standard type
18
0.71
24
0.94
60
2.36
120
4.72
3
0.12
4
0.16
10
0.39
20
0.77
DC 2-wire long
range type
30
1.18
50
1.97
100
3.93
180
7.09
5
0.20
8
0.32
16
0.63
30
1.18

Wiring

  • Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring.
  • Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.
  • Ensure that an isolation transformer is utilized for the DC power supply. If an autotransformer is utilized, the main body or power supply may be damaged.
  • If the used power supply generates a surge, connect a surge absorber to the power supply to absorb the surge.
  • 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.
  • Damage or burnout may result in case of short circuit of load or miswiring.
  • Make a cable length as short as possible to lessen noise pickup.

Others

  • Our products have been developed / produced for industrial use only.
  • Avoid using a product where there is excessive vapor, dust or corrosive gas, or in a place where it could be exposed directly to water or chemicals.
  • Take care that the sensor does not come in direct contact with water, oil, grease or organic solvents, such as, thinner, etc.
  • Do not use in an environment containing inflammable or explosive gases.
  • Never disassemble or modify the product.

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