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Amplifier-separated Type Digital Laser Sensor LS-500

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Basic Information

Industry’s smallest* laser sensor head
LASER CLASS 1

Thru-beam
M6 Cylindrical type
Sensor head
LS-H101

Thru-beam
Square type
Sensor head
LS-H102

Coaxial reflective
type
Sensor head
LS-H201

Coaxial
retroreflective
type
Sensor head
LS-H901

Amplifier
LS-500

CE , FDA Approved
CE : EMC Directive

^* Amplifier-separated type laser sensor head as of September 2014, in-company survey

Features

Industry’s smallest^* + Stainless steel (SUS) enclosure

^* Amplifier-separated type laser sensor head as of September 2014, in-company survey

Stainless steel (SUS) body
Featuring stainless steel (SUS) enclosure that won't break when bumped during installation or maintenance.

One-point M6 installation
The LS-H101 features an easy-to-install design.

1 m 3.281 ft sensing range

(In STD amplifier response time mode)

Industry’s smallest^* + IP67^* Amplifier

^*Amplifier-separated type laser sensor head as of September 2014, in-company survey

Waterproof IP67

Featuring waterproof IP67 to allow use in the presence of large amounts of water or dust.

Simple positioning

Check the optimal receiving location at a glance while watching the red spot on the beam axis adjustment screen.

1 m 3.281 ft sensing range(In STD amplifier response time mode)

The LS-H102 delivers sufficient sensing range for use with 450 mm 17.717 in wafers.

Two-point installation

The thru-beam type LS-H102 features the same form as the EX-L200 amplifier built-in ultra-compact laser sensor. And it can be used as an EX-L200 with a digital indicator.

Industry’s smallest^* + Thinnest profile

^*Amplifier-separated type laser sensor head as of September 2014, in-company survey

Featuring a 60% smaller design (by volume) than previous coaxial reflective models

Our smallest unit is smaller in every dimension at just W8 × H23 × D18 mm W0.315 × H0.906 × D0.709 in (excluding indicators).

Coaxial design

By using a laser with high linearity in a coaxial design, the LS-H201 is able to deliver stable sensing in confined spaces as well as simple installation.

Small, long-range spot

The LS-H201 produces a spot with a diameter of 2 mm 0.079 in at a sensing range of up to 300 mm 11.811 in (in STD amplifier response time mode).

Easy-to-see operation indicator

The LS-H201’s operation indicator is visible from all directions.

Industry’s smallest^* + Horizontal symmetry

^* Amplifier-separated type laser sensor head as of September 2014, in-company survey

Horizontal symmetry

Featuring a simple system design process thanks to a light source that is placed in the center of the sensor head and a coaxial design.

Industry’s smallest* and thinnest design

The LS-H901 is even thinner than previous models, measuring just W8 × H23 (excluding indicators) × D18 mm W0.315 × H0.906 × D0.709 in.

^* Amplifier-separated type laser sensor head as of September 2014, in-company survey

Sensing range of 10 mm to 1 m

0.394 in to 3.281 ft
(In STD amplifier response time mode)
The LS-H901 supports close-range sensing

Among industry's fastest response times^* 60 μs

^* Amplifier-separated type laser sensor head as of September 2014, in-company survey

Maximum compatibility with fiber sensors

The LS-500 series features the same operation, menu displays, and form factor as the FX-500 series for increased compatibility with fiber sensors.

Detection of beam axis misalignment
Dual outputs (self-diagnosis output)

The LS-500 series can detect any reduction in incident light intensity, for example due to the accumulation of dirt such as dust, and issue an alarm. Sensing output 2 can be set as self-diagnosis output. When you teach the threshold for sensing output 1, sensing output 2 is set accordingly, allowing you to shift the threshold by a previously set margin.

Stable sensing over the long term

The LS-500’s threshold-tracking function helps maintain stable sensing over the long term and reduce maintenance man-hours. The incident light intensity can be checked and the threshold automatically reset at a user-selected interval to track changes in light intensity due to environmental changes (such as dust, etc.) over extended periods of time.

Logic operations

The LS-500’s ability to perform three logic operations (AND, OR, and XOR) on a standalone basis eliminates the need for a dedicated controller, cuts down on wiring, and lowers costs. This functionality can also be combined with the FX-500 series.

Data bank

Eight sets of amplifier settings can be stored in the unit’s built-in memory. The ability to save and load settings reduces workload when changing the setup in a multimodel production environment.

Network communication possible

Can connect to Open Network CC-Link IE Field / CC-Link / DeviceNet / EtherCAT via Communication Unit for Open Network SC-GU3 series. Monitoring and various settings can be done from PLC, PC, etc.

^* CC-Link and CC-Link IE Field are a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. DeviceNet is a registered trademark of ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vender Association, Inc.). EtherCAT is a registered trademark of Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
^* Refer to p.971~ for details of SC-GU3 series.