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Compact Multi-voltage Photoelectric Sensor NX5

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Last time buy September 30, 2025
 
Specifications

Specifications

Type Thru-beam
  Long sensing range
Model No. NX5-M10RA NX5-M10RB NX5-M30A NX5-M30B
Regulatory compliance ・Low Voltage Directive ： EN IEC 60947-5-2
・EMC Directive ： EN IEC 60947-5-2
・RoHS Directive
・GB/T 14048.10
Sensing range 10 m
32.808 ft		 30 m
98.425 ft
Sensing object φ20 mm φ0.787 in or more opaque object
(Note 2)		 φ20 mm φ0.787 in or more opaque object
(Completely beam interrupted object)
(Note 2)
Hysteresis -
Repeatability
(perpendicular to
sensing axis)		 0.1 mm 0.004 in or less 0.2 mm 0.008 in or less
Supply voltage 24 to 240 V AC +10–15 % or 12 to 240 V DC +10–15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Power consumption Emitter: 1 VA or less
Receiver: 2 VA or less		 Emitter: 1.5 VA or less
Receiver: 2 VA or less
Output Relay contact 1 c
• Switching capacity:
250 V AC 1 A (resistive load)
30 V DC 2 A (resistive load)
• Electrical life:
500,000 or more switching operations (switching frequency 3,600 operations/hour)
100,000 or more switching operations (switching frequency 3,600 operations/hour)
• Mechanical life:
100 million or more switching operations (switching frequency 36,000 operations/hour)
  Output operation Light-ON Dark-ON Light-ON Dark-ON
Response time 10 ms or less
Operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED
(lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
Power indicator - Red LED
(lights up when the power is ON)
Sensitivity adjuster Continuously variable adjuster -
Automatic interference
prevention function		 (Use optional interference
prevention filters)		 -
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Protection IP66 (IEC)
Ambient temperature –20 to +55 ℃ –4 to +131 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing allowed) (Note 3),
Storage: –30 to +70 ℃ –22 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 3,500 Lx or less at the light-receiving face
Voltage withstandability 1,500 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure,
1,500 V AC for one min. between power supply and output terminals,
1,000 V AC for one min. between relay contact terminals
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between power supply and output terminals, and between relay contact terminals
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element Red LED (modulated) Infrared LED (modulated)
  Peak emission
wavelength		 660 nm 0.026 mil 880 nm 0.035 mil
Material Enclosure: Polycarbonate, Lens: Polycarbonate, Cover: Polycarbonate
Cable 0.3 mm2 5-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver).
Net weight Emitter: 100 g approx.
Receiver: 140 g approx.		 Emitter: 125 g approx.
Receiver: 140 g approx.
Accessories Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc. -

Notes:
1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
2) If slit masks (optional) are fitted, an object as small as 3 x 6 mm 0.118 x 0.236 in can be detected.
3) In case the sensor is to be used at an ambient temperature of –15 ℃ +5 ℉, or less, please contact our office.

Low Voltage Directive related information

Type Thru-beam
  Long sensing range
Model No. NX5-M10RA NX5-M10RB NX5-M30A NX5-M30B
Utilization category AC-12/DC-12
Impulse withstand voltage 2.5kV
Output　minimum operational current DC5V 1mA or more
Turn on time / Turn off time (Note 4) 10ms / 10ms
Maximum response frequency (Note 5) 50Hz
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Class of protection against electric shock Out of classification
Excess gain 30% (Note 6) 30%

Note:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
2) The output applied voltage should be the same as the supply voltage of the sensor.
3) Be sure to add a short-circuit protection (a fuse or a breaker) to the power supply input and the output.
In addition, use 3A or less fast blow fuse or breaker.
4) Turn-On time and Turn-OFF time are the delay time between reference sensor and measurement sensor in case round plate rotates as below.
5) The maximum response frequency is the value calculated below.
Maximum response frequency = １ / (Turn on time＋Turn off time)
6) Excess gain of NX5-M10□ is the　value in case sensitivity aduster is in maximum position.

Type Retroreflective Diffuse reflective
With polarizing filters Long sensing range
Model No. NX5-PRVM5A NX5-PRVM5B NX5-RM7A NX5-RM7B NX5-D700A NX5-D700B
Regulatory compliance ・Low Voltage Directive ： EN IEC 60947-5-2
・EMC Directive ： EN IEC 60947-5-2
・RoHS Directive
・GB/T 14048.10
Sensing range 0.1 to 5 m
0.328 to 16.404 ft
(Note 2)		 0.1 to 7 m
0.328 to 22.966 ft
(Note 2)		 700 mm
27.559 in
(Note 3)
Sensing object φ50 mm φ1.969 in or more opaque, translucent or specular object
(Note 2, 4)		 φ50 mm φ1.969 in or more opaque or translucent object
(Note 2, 4)		 Opaque, translucent or transparent object
(Note 4)
Hysteresis - 15 % or less of operation distance
(Note 3)
Repeatability
(perpendicular to
sensing axis)		 0.2 mm 0.008 in or less 0.3 mm 0.012 in or less
Supply voltage 24 to 240 V AC +10–15 % or 12 to 240 V DC +10–15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Power consumption 2 VA or less
Output Relay contact 1 c
• Switching capacity:
250 V AC 1 A (resistive load)
30 V DC 2 A (resistive load)
• Electrical life:
500,000 or more switching operations (switching frequency 3,600 operations/hour)
100,000 or more switching operations (switching frequency 3,600 operations/hour)
• Mechanical life:
100 million or more switching operations (switching frequency 36,000 operations/hour)
  Output operation Light-ON Dark-ON Light-ON Dark-ON Light-ON Dark-ON
Response time 10 ms or less
Operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED
(lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
Power indicator -
Sensitivity adjuster Continuously variable adjuster - Continuously variable adjuster
Automatic interference
prevention function		 Incorporated (Two units of sensors can be mounted close together.)
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Protection IP66 (IEC)
Ambient temperature –20 to +55 ℃ –4 to +131 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing allowed) (Note 5),
Storage: –30 to +70 ℃ –22 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 3,500 Lx at the light-receiving face
Voltage withstandability 1,500 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure,
1,500 V AC for one min. between power supply and output terminals,
1,000 V AC for one min. between relay contact terminals
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between power supply and output terminals, and between relay contact terminals
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each
Emitting element Red LED (modulated) Infrared LED (modulated)
  Peak emission
wavelength		 660 nm 0.026 mil 880 nm 0.035 mil
Material Enclosure: Polycarbonate, Lens: Polycarbonate, Cover: Polycarbonate, Front cover (retroreflective type sensor only) : Acrylic
Cable 0.3 mm2 5-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver).
Net weight 140 g approx.
Accessories RF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc.
Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc.		 RF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc. Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc.

Notes:
1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
2) The sensing range and the sensing object of the retroreflective type sensor is specified for the RF-230 reflector. Further, the sensing range is the possible setting range for the reflector.
The sensor can detect an object less than 0.1 m 0.328 ft away.
3) The sensing range and the hysteresis of the diffuse reflective type sensor are specified for white non-glossy paper (200 x 200 mm 7.874 x 7.874 in) as the object.
4) Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.
5) In case the sensor is to be used at an ambient temperature of –15 ℃ +5 ℉, or less, please contact our office.

Low Voltage Directive related information

Type Retroreflective Diffuse reflective
With polarizing filters Long sensing range
Model No. NX5-PRVM5A NX5-PRVM5B NX5-RM7A NX5-RM7B NX5-D700A NX5-D700B
Utilization category AC-12/DC-12
Impulse withstand voltage 2.5kV
Output　minimum operational current DC5V 1mA or more
Turn on time / Turn off time (Note 4) 10ms / 10ms
Maximum response frequency (Note 5) 50Hz
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Class of protection against electric shock Out of classification
Excess gain 10% (Note 6) 10% 14% (Note 6)

Note:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
2) The output applied voltage should be the same as the supply voltage of the sensor.
3) Be sure to add a short-circuit protection (a fuse or a breaker) to the power supply input and the output.
In addition, use 3A or less fast blow fuse or breaker.
4) Turn-On time and Turn-OFF time are the delay time between reference sensor and measurement sensor in case round plate rotates as below.
5) The maximum response frequency is the value calculated below.
Maximum response frequency = １ / (Turn on time＋Turn off time)
6) Excess gain of NX5-PRVM5□/NX-D700□ is the　value in case sensitivity aduster is in maximum position.

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