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Robust Photoelectric Sensor RX (Discontinued Products)

Specifications

Standard type

Type Thru-beam
Infrared
  Long sensing
range
Model No. RX-M10 RX-M50
CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Sensing range 10 m
32.808 ft
50 m
164.042 ft
Sensing object φ10 mm 0.394 in or more opaque object (Note 4)
Hysteresis -
Repeatability
(perpendicular to
sensing axis)
0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption Emitter: 20 mA or less (RX-M50: 25 mA or less),
Receiver: 25 mA or less
Sensing output NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between sensing output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
  Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit
protection
Incorporated
Self-diagnosis output NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 50 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between self-diagnosis output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
  Output operation ON under unstable sensing condition
Short-circuit
protection
-
Response time 1 ms or less
Test input
(emission halt)
function
Incorporated
Operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the sensing output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED
(lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
Emitting indicator Red LED (lights up during beam emission)
Sensitivity adjuster Continuously variable adjuster
Automatic interference
prevention function
-
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environmrnt)
Protection IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature –25 to +60 ℃ –13 to +140 (No dew condensation or icing allowed),
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
1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element
(modulated)
Infrared LED
  Peak emission
wavelength
880 nm
0.035 mil
Material Enclosure: Die-cast zinc alloy,
Indicator cover: Polyethersulphone,
Lens: Polycarbonate
Cable Emitter: 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Receiver: 0.15 mm2 4-core oil, heat and cold resistant 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: 70 g approx. (RX-M50: 75 g approx.)
Receiver: 70 g approx. (RX-M50: 75 g approx.)
Accessories MS-RX-1 (Sensor mounting bracket) : 1 set for emitter and receiver
Adjusting screwdriver : 1 pc.
Type Retroreflective Diffuse reflective
Infrared
(Long sensing
range)
Infrared
Model No. RX-RVM5 RX-D700
CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Sensing range 0.1 to 5 m
0.328 to 16.404 ft
(Note 2)
700 mm
27.559 in
(Note 3)
Sensing object φ50 mm φ1.969 in
or more opaque,
or translucent
object
(Note 2, 5)
Opaque, translucent or
transparent object
(Note 5)
Hysteresis - 15 % or less of operation distance
(Note 3)
Repeatability
(perpendicular to
sensing axis)
1 mm 0.039 in or less 0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption 40 mA or less
Sensing output NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between sensing output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
  Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit
protection
Incorporated
Self-diagnosis output NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 50 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between self-diagnosis output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
  Output operation ON under unstable sensing condition
Short-circuit
protection
-
Response time 1 ms or less
Test input
(emission halt)
function
Incorporated
Operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the sensing output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED
(lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
Emitting indicator -
Sensitivity adjuster Continuously variable adjuster
Automatic interference
prevention function
Incorporated (Two units of sensors can be mounted close together.)
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environmrnt)
Protection IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature –25 to +60 ℃ –13 to +140 (No dew condensation or icing allowed),
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
1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element
(modulated)
Infrared LED
  Peak emission
wavelength
880 nm
0.035 mil
Material Enclosure: Die-cast zinc alloy,
Indicator cover: Polyethersulphone,
Lens: Polycarbonate (Retroreflective type: Acrylic)
Cable 0.15 mm2 5-core oil, heat and cold resistant 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
Net weight 75 g approx.
Accessories MS-RX-1 (Sensor mounting bracket): 1 set
RF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc.
Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc.
MS-RX-1 (Sensor mounting bracket): 1 set
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 for the retroreflective type sensor are specified for the RF-230 reflector. Further, the sensing range of RX-PRVM3 and RX-RVM5 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) If slit masks (optional) are fitted on RX-M10, an object of 0.5 x 5 mm 0.020 x 0.197 in can be detected.
5) Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.

Type Thru-beam
Red Green
Model No. RX-M2R RX-500G
CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Sensing range 2 m
6.562 ft
500 mm
19.685 in
Sensing object φ10 mm 0.394 in or more opaque object (Note 4)
Hysteresis -
Repeatability
(perpendicular to
sensing axis)
0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption Emitter: 20 mA or less (RX-M50: 25 mA or less),
Receiver: 25 mA or less
Sensing output NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between sensing output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
  Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit
protection
Incorporated
Self-diagnosis output NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 50 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between self-diagnosis output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
  Output operation ON under unstable sensing condition
Short-circuit
protection
-
Response time 1 ms or less
Test input
(emission halt)
function
Incorporated
Operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the sensing output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED
(lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
Emitting indicator Red LED (lights up during beam emission)
Sensitivity adjuster Continuously variable adjuster
Automatic interference
prevention function
-
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environmrnt)
Protection IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature –25 to +60 ℃ –13 to +140 (No dew condensation or icing allowed),
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
1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element
(modulated)
Red LED Green LED
  Peak emission
wavelength
660 nm
0.026 mil
570 nm
0.022 mil
Material Enclosure: Die-cast zinc alloy,
Indicator cover: Polyethersulphone,
Lens: Polycarbonate
Cable Emitter: 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Receiver: 0.15 mm2 4-core oil, heat and cold resistant 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: 70 g approx. (RX-M50: 75 g approx.)
Receiver: 70 g approx. (RX-M50: 75 g approx.)
Accessories MS-RX-1 (Sensor mounting bracket) : 1 set for emitter and receiver
Adjusting screwdriver : 1 pc.
Type Retroreflective Diffuse reflective
Red
(with polarizing
filters)
GreReden
Model No. RX-PRVM3 RX-D200R
CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Sensing range 0.1 to 3 m
0.328 to 9.843 ft
(Note 2)
200 mm
7.874 in
(Note 3)
Sensing object φ50 mm φ1.969 in or
more opaque,
translucent or specular
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)
1 mm 0.039 in or less 0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption 40 mA or less
Sensing output NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between sensing output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
  Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit
protection
Incorporated
Self-diagnosis output NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 50 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between self-diagnosis output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
  Output operation ON under unstable sensing condition
Short-circuit
protection
-
Response time 1 ms or less
Test input
(emission halt)
function
Incorporated
Operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the sensing output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED
(lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
Emitting indicator -
Sensitivity adjuster Continuously variable adjuster
Automatic interference
prevention function
Incorporated (Two units of sensors can be mounted close together.)
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environmrnt)
Protection IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature –25 to +60 ℃ –13 to +140 (No dew condensation or icing allowed),
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
1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element
(modulated)
Red LED Red LED
  Peak emission
wavelength
680 nm
0.027 mil
680 nm
0.027 mil
Material Enclosure: Die-cast zinc alloy,
Indicator cover: Polyethersulphone,
Lens: Polycarbonate (Retroreflective type: Acrylic)
Cable 0.15 mm2 5-core oil, heat and cold resistant 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
Net weight 75 g approx.
Accessories MS-RX-1 (Sensor mounting bracket): 1 set
RF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc.
Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc.
MS-RX-1 (Sensor mounting bracket): 1 set
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 for the retroreflective type sensor are specified for the RF-230 reflector. Further, the sensing range of RX-PRVM3 and RX-RVM5 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.

DC 2-wire type

Type Thru-beam Retroreflective
(with polarizing filters)
Diffuse reflective
Model No. RX2-M5 RX2-PRVM2 RX2-D300
Sensing range 5 m
16.404 ft
0.1 to 2 m
0.328 to 6.562 ft
(Note 2)
300 mm
11.811 in
(Note 3)
Sensing object φ10 mm φ0.394 in or more opaque object
(Note 4)
φ50 mm φ1.969 in or more opaque, translucent or specular object
(Note 2, 5)
Opaque, translucent or transparent object
(Note 5)
Hysteresis - - 15 % or less of operation distance
(Note 3)
Repeatability
(perpendicular to
sensing axis)
0.5 mm 0.020 in or less 1 mm 0.039 in or less 0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption Emitter: 8 mA or less,
Receiver: 0.8 mA or less
(Note 6)
1 mA or less
(Note 6)
Sensing output Non contact DC 2-wire type
• Load current: 5 to 100 mA
• Residual voltage: 4 V or less (Note 7)
  Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit
protection
Incorporated
Response time 3 ms or less
Operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED
(Light-ON mode: lights up under stable light received condition
Dark-ON mode: lights up under stable dark condition)
Emitting indicator Red LED
(lights up during beam emission)
-
Sensitivity adjuster Continuously variable adjuster
Protection IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature –20 to +60 ℃ –4 to +140 (No dew condensation or icing allowed),
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 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element Infrared LED
(modulated)
Red LED
(modulated)
Infrared LED
(modulated)
  Peak emission
wavelength
880 nm 0.035 mil 680 nm 0.027 mil 890 nm 0.035 mil
Material Enclosure: Die-cast zinc alloy, Indicator cover: Polyethersulphone, Lens: Polycarbonate (RX2-PRVM2: Acrylic)
Cable 0.15 mm2 2-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension - (Note 7)
Net weight Emitter: 70 g approx.,
Receiver: 70 g approx.
75 g approx. 70 g approx.
Accessories MS-RX-1 (Sensor mounting bracket):
1 set for emitter and receiver
Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc.
MS-RX-1 (Sensor mounting bracket): 1 set
RF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc.
Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc.
MS-RX-1 (Sensor mounting bracket): 1 set
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 for RX2-PRVM2 are 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 RX2-D300 are specified for white non-glossy paper (200 x 200 mm 7.874 x 7.874 in) as the object.
4) If slit masks (optional) are fitted, an object of 0.5 x 5 mm 0.020 x 0.197 in can be detected.
5) Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.
6) It is the leakage current when the output is in the OFF state.
7) When extending the cable, the residual voltage will be increased depending on the type of cable used. Verify the residual voltage when extending the cable.

Heavy duty type

Type Thru-beam
Cable length 2 m
6.562 ft
Cable length 3 m
9.843 ft
Cable length 5 m
16.404 ft
Model No. RX4-M5 RX4-M5-C3 RX4-M5-C5
Sensing range 5 m 16.404 ft
Sensing object φ10 mm φ0.394 in or more opaque object
Repeatability
(perpendicular to
sensing axis)
0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption Emitter: 20 mA or less, Receiver: 25 mA or less
Sensing output NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between sensing output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
  Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit
protection
Incorporated
Self-diagnosis output NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 50 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between self-diagnosis output and 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
  Output operation ON under unstable sensing condition
Short-circuit
protection
-
Response time 1 ms or less
Test input
(emission halt)
function
Incorporated
Operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the sensing output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED
(lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)
Emitting indicator Red LED (lights up during beam emission)
Sensitivity adjuster Continuously variable adjuster
Protection IP67 (IEC), IP67G
Ambient temperature –25 to +60 ℃ –13 to +140 (No dew condensation or icing allowed),
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 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element Infrared LED (Peak emission wavelength: 880 nm 0.035 mil, modulated)
Material Enclosure: Die-cast zinc alloy (Fluorine resin coating),
Indicator cover: Polyethersulphone,
Lens: Polyalylate, Protective tube
sheath: Oil resistant PVC
Cable 0.15 mm2 4-core (emitter: 3-core) oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable
Protective tube length 1 m 3.281 ft 2 m 6.562 ft 4 m 13.123 ft
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible for both emitter and receiver with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
Net weight Emitter: 175 g approx.,
Receiver: 175 g approx.
Emitter: 265 g approx.,
Receiver: 265 g approx.
Emitter: 495 g approx.,
Receiver: 495 g approx.
Accessories MS-RX-2 (Sensor mounting bracket): 1 set for emitter and receiver,
Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc.

Note:
Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 .

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