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Slim Body Automatic Sensitivity Setting Photoelectric Sensor SU-7/SH (Discontinued Products)

We are sorry, the products have been discontinued. Please refer to the details of the discontinued products and the recommended substitutes list below.

Last time buy September 29, 2023
 
Specifications

Specifications

Sensor heads

Sensor heads (for general use)

Type Ultra-slim type
Thru-beam Diffuse
reflective
Front sensing Side sensing
Model No. SH-21 SH-21E SH-22
CE marking directive compliance -
Applicable amplifiers SU-7 series
Sensing range 300 mm 11.811 in 50 mm 1.969 in
(Note 2)
Sensing object Min. ø0.3 mm ø0.012 in opaque object
(under the optimum condition)
(Note 4)		 Min. ø0.3 mm ø0.012 in copper wire (with 3 mm 0.118 in setting distance and at the max sensitivity)
Hysteresis - 15 % or less of operation
distance (Note 2)
Repeatability
(perpendicular to sensing axis)		 0.03 mm 0.001 in or less 0.15 mm 0.006 in
or less
Operation indicator -
Pollution degree -
Protection IP62 (IEC)
Ambient temperature -10 to +60 ℃ +14 to 140 ℉
(No dew condensation or icing allowed)
Storage: -20 to +70 ℃ -4 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
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude 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)
  Peak emission wavelength 880 nm 0.035 mil
Material Enclosure: Polycarbonate (glass fiber reinforced)
Cable 0.089 mm2 (ultra-slim type: 0.057 mm2) single core (diffuse reflective type: two parallel single core wires) shielded cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 5 m 16.404 ft (ultra-small type: 10 m 32.808 ft) is possible with an equivalent cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver).
Net weight Emitter: 12 g approx.
Receiver: 12 g approx.		 24 g approx.
Accessory Sensor head mounting screw: 2 sets (SH-22: 1 set)
Type Ultra-small type
Thru-beam Diffuse
reflective
Green LED Red LED
Model No. SH-31G SH-33R SH-32R
CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Applicable amplifiers SU-7 series
Sensing range 100 mm 3.937 in 2 m 6.562 ft 100 mm 3.937 in
(Note 2)
Sensing object Min. ø1 mm
ø0.039 in
opaque object
(with 100 mm
3.937 in setting
distance and at
the optimum
sensitivity)
(Note 5)		 Min. ø1 mm
ø0.039 in
opaque object
(with 2 m
6.562 ft setting
distance and at
the optimum
sensitivity)
(Note 5)		 Opaque,
translucent or
transparent
object
(Note 3)
Hysteresis - 15 % or less of operation
distance (Note 2)
Repeatability
(perpendicular to sensing axis)		 0.1 mm 0.004 in or less 0.5 mm 0.020 in
or less
Operation indicator Red LED
(lights up when the sensing output of the amplifier is ON,
incorporated on the emitter of the thru-beam type sensor head)
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Protection IP66 (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
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude 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 Green LED
(modulated)		 Red LED (modulated)
  Peak emission wavelength 570 nm 0.022 mil 680 nm 0.027 mil 700 nm 0.028 mil
Material Enclosure: ABS, Lens: Polycarbonate
Cable 0.089 mm2 (ultra-slim type: 0.057 mm2) single core (diffuse reflective type: two parallel single core wires) shielded cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 5 m 16.404 ft (ultra-small type: 10 m 32.808 ft) is possible with an equivalent cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver).
Net weight Emitter: 10 g approx.
Receiver: 10 g approx.		 20 g approx.
Accessory -

Note 1 :Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
Note 2 :The sensing range and the hysteresis of the diffuse reflective type sensor are specified for white non-glossy paper (50 x 50 mm 1.969 x 1.969 in) as the object.
Note 3 :Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.
Note 4 :The optimum condition is the condition when the sensitivity is adjusted so that the operation indicator just lights up at the given distance in the light received condition.
Note 5 :The optimum sensitivity stands for the sensitivity level when the operation indicator just lights up in the light received condition.

Sensor heads (for special use)

Type Mark sensor
Pinpoint Line-focus
Red LED Green LED
Model No. SH-82R SH-82G SH-84R
Applicable amplifiers SU-7 series
Sensing range 10 to 14 mm 0.394 to 0.551 in (Convergent point: 12 mm 0.472 in)
(Spot diameter: ø0.7 mm ø0.028 in)
(Note 2)		 10 to 14 mm 0.394 to 0.551 in (Convergent point: 12 mm 0.472 in)
(Spot diameter: ø1 mm ø0.039 in)
(Note 2)		 17 to 23 mm 0.669 to 0.906 in (Convergent point: 20 mm 0.787 in)
(Spot size: 1 x 4 mm 0.039 x 0.157 in)
(Note 2)
Sensing object Min. 0.07 mm 0.003 in width black line on white paper
(with 12 mm 0.472 in setting distance and at the optimum sensitivity)
(Note 4)		 Min. 0.2 mm 0.008 in width black line on white paper
(with 12 mm 0.472 in setting distance and at the optimum sensitivity)
(Note 4)		 Min. 0.07 mm 0.003 in width black line on white paper (Note 5)
(with 20 mm 0.787 in setting distance and at the optimum sensitivity)
(Note 4)
Hysteresis 10 % or less of operation distance (Note 2)
Repeatability
(perpendicular to sensing axis)		 0.02 mm
0.0008 in
or less		 0.03 mm
0.001 in
or less		 0.03 mm
0.001 in
or less
(Note 6)
Operation indicator Red LED
(lights up when the sensing output of the amplifier is ON)
Protection -
Ambient temperature -10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -20 to +70 ℃ -4 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 3,500 lx or less (SH-61R: 2,000 lx or less) at the light-receiving face
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (SH-72: 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 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element Red LED (modulated) Green LED (modulated) Red LED (modulated)
  Peak emission wavelength 680 nm
0.027 mil		 570 nm
0.022 mil		 680 nm
0.027 mil
Material Enclosure: Polycarbonate, Lens: Acrylic
Cable 0.089 mm2 single core, two parallel (SH-61R: 0.089 mm2 single core) shielded cables, 2 m 6.562 ft long (SH-72: 3 m 9.843 ft long)
Cable extension Extension up to total 5 m 16.404 ft is possible with an equivalent cable (SH-61R: both emitter and receiver).
Net weight 20 g approx.
Accessory -
Type Glass substrate detection sensor
Model No. SH-72
Applicable amplifiers SU-7 series
Sensing range 0.5 to 7.5 mm 0.020 to 0.295 in
(with transparent glass plate)
Sensing object □24 mm □0.945 in or more transparent glass,
aluminum-evaporated mirror, etc.
(Note 3)
Hysteresis 5 % or less of operation distance
Repeatability
(perpendicular to sensing axis)		 0.03 mm 0.001 in or less
(along sensing axis)
Operation indicator -
Protection -
Ambient temperature -10 to +60 ℃ +14 to +140 ℉
(No dew condensation or icing allowed)
Storage: -10 to +60 ℃ +14 to +140 ℉
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 3,500 lx or less (SH-61R: 2,000 lx or less) at the light-receiving face
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (SH-72: 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 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element Infrared LED (modulated)
  Peak emission wavelength 880 nm
0.035 mil
Material Enclosure: Polycarbonate
Cable 0.089 mm2 single core, two parallel (SH-61R: 0.089 mm2 single core) shielded cables, 2 m 6.562 ft long (SH-72: 3 m 9.843 ft long)
Cable extension Extension up to total 5 m 16.404 ft is possible with an equivalent cable (SH-61R: both emitter and receiver).
Net weight 25 g approx.
Accessory -

Note 1 :Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
Note 2 :The sensing range and the hysteresis of the mark sensor are specified for white non-glossy paper (50 x 50 mm 1.969 x 1.969 in separatedin) as the object.
Note 3 :Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.
Note 4 :The optimum sensitivity stands for the sensitivity level when the operation indicator just lights up in the light received condition.
Note 5 :The minimum sensing object for SH-84R is specified for the case when the sensor detects a black line with respect to the spot as shown below.
Note 6 :The repeatability for SH-84R is specified for the case when the sensing object approaches the spot sideways as shown below (0.12 mm 0.005 in if it approaches from above or below).

Sensor heads (for general use)

Type Ultra-small type
Thru-beam
Red LED
Model No. SH-31R
CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Applicable amplifiers SU-7 series
Sensing range 1 m 3.281 ft
Sensing object Min. ø1 mm
ø0.039 in
opaque object
(with 1 m
3.281 ft setting
distance and at
the optimum
sensitivity)
(Note 5)
Hysteresis -
Repeatability
(perpendicular to sensing axis)		 0.1 mm 0.004 in or less
Operation indicator Red LED
(lights up when the sensing output of the amplifier is ON,
incorporated on the emitter of the thru-beam type sensor head)
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Protection IP66 (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
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude 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 Red LED
(modulated)
  Peak emission wavelength 700 nm 0.028 mil
Material Enclosure: ABS, Lens: Polycarbonate
Cable 0.089 mm2 (ultra-slim type: 0.057 mm2) single core (diffuse reflective type: two parallel single core wires) shielded cable, 3 m 9.843 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 5 m 16.404 ft (ultra-small type: 10 m 32.808 ft) is possible with an equivalent cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver).
Net weight Emitter: 10 g approx.
Receiver: 10 g approx.
Accessory -

Note 1 :Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
Note 2 :The optimum sensitivity stands for the sensitivity level when the operation indicator just lights up in the light received condition.

Sensor heads (for special use)

Type Chemical resistant type
Thru-beam
Model No. SH-61R
Applicable amplifiers SU-7 series
Sensing range 2.5 m 8.202 ft [5 to 80 mm 0.197 to 3.150 in when mounted on optional mounting bracket (MS-SH6-2) and used as convergent reflective type (Conv. point: 25 mm 0.984 in)
(Note 2)]
Sensing object Min. ø5 mm ø0.197 in opaque object
[Min. ø1 mm ø0.039 in steel wire when mounted on optional mounting bracket (MS-SH6-2) and used as convergent reflective type
(with 25 mm 0.984 in setting distance and at the max. sensitivity)]
Hysteresis -
[15 % or less of operation distance when mounted on optional mounting bracket (MS-SH6-2) and used as convergent reflective type.
(Note 2)]
Repeatability
(perpendicular to sensing axis)		 0.1 mm 0.004 in or less [0.1 mm 0.004 in or less of operation distance when mounted on optional mounting bracket (MS-SH6-2) and used as convergent reflective type.
(with 25 mm 0.984 in setting distance and at the optimum sensitivity
(Note 3))]
Operation indicator Orange LED
[lights up when the sensing
output of the amplifier is ON,
incorporated on the emitter]
Protection (Note 8) IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature -10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -20 to +70 ℃ -4 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 3,500 lx or less (SH-61R: 2,000 lx or less) at the light-receiving face
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (SH-72: 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 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element Red LED (modulated)
  Peak emission wavelength 644 nm
0.025 mil
Material Enclosure: Fluorine resin
Cable sheath: Fluorine resin
Cable 0.089 mm2 single core, two parallel (SH-61R: 0.089 mm2 single core) shielded cables, 2 m 6.562 ft long (SH-72: 3 m 9.843 ft long)
Cable extension Extension up to total 5 m 16.404 ft is possible with an equivalent cable (SH-61R: both emitter and receiver).
Net weight Emitter: 15 g approx.
Receiver: 15 g approx.
Accessory MS-SH6-1
(Sensor head
mounting bracket): 2 pcs.

Note 1 :Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
Note 2 :The sensing range and the hysteresis for the chemical resistant type sensor used in the convergent reflective mode is specified for white non-glossy paper (150 x 150 mm 5.906 x 5.906 in) as the object.
Note 3 :The optimum sensitivity stands for the sensitivity level when the operation indicator just lights up in the light received condition.

Amplifiers

Type Standard type External synchronization input type Remote sensitivity setting type Remote sensitivity selection type
Model No.
(Note 2)		 NPN output SU-7(J) SU-75 SU-77 SU-79
PNP output SU-7P - - -
Applicable sensor heads SH series
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption 35 mA or less
Sensing output <NPN output type>
NPN open-collector transistor
・Maximum sink current: 100 mA
・Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between sensing output and 0 V)
・Residual voltage: 1.0 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)
0.4 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
<PNP output type>
PNP open-collector transistor
・Maximum source current: 100 mA
・Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between sensing output and +V)
・Residual voltage: 2.0 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
1.0 V or less (at 16 mA source current)
  Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
Output operation Selectable either Light-ON or Dark-ON with the ON and OFF buttons (Selectable with the external inputs for SU-77)
Short-circuit protection Incorporated
Self-diagnosis output <NPN output type>
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: 1.0 V or less (at 50 mA sink current)
0.4 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
<PNP output type>
PNP open-collector transistor
・Maximum source current: 50 mA
・Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between self-diagnosis output and +V)
・Residual voltage: 2.0 V or less (at 50 mA source current)
1.0 V or less (at 16 mA source current)
  Output operation ON under unstable sensing condition (restored automatically after 40 ms approx.), or if the sensing output is short-circuited
(restored when short-circuit is rectified).
(For the remote sensitivity adjustment type, it turns ON for 40 ms approx. Also after the remote sensitivity input is received.)
Short-circuit protection -
Response time 0.6 ms or less (0.8 ms or less when the interference prevention function is used)
Operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the sensing output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED
("RUN" mode: Lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition
"SET" mode: At the time of sensitivity setting, blinks twice when the difference between ON and OFF levels is greater than the hysteresis, but blinks 15 times when it is equal to or less than the hysteresis. Also blinks twice after the interference prevention is set
"SET" mode → When "SIF" or "RUN" mode is selected: Blinks from 0 to 5 times according to the sensitivity margin)
Test input (emission halt) function - Incorporated - -
External synchronization function - Incorporated (Either gate or
edge trigger is selectable)		 - -
Remote sensitivity setting function - - Incorporated -
Remote sensitivity selection function - - - Incorporated (Stores four sensitivities)
Sensitivity shift & limit sensitivity
setting functions		 Shifts the set sensitivity level
Interference prevention function Incorporated
Timer function ON-delay / OFF-delay timer
(variable 0 to 5 sec.)		 - ON-delay / OFF-delay timer (variable 0 to 5 sec.)
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Ambient temperature -10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉
(No dew condensation or icing allowed),
Storage: -20 to +70 ℃ -4 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
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 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions five times each
Material Enclosure: Heat-resistant ABS, Case cover: Polycarbonate, Cable lock lever: PPS
Cable 0.15 mm2 6-core (SU-7 and SU-7P: 0.2 mm2 4-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.
Weight Net weight: 65 g approx.
Accessories MS-DIN-2 (Amplifier mounting bracket): 1 pc., SU-CT1 (Stripper): 1 pc.

Note 1 :Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉.
Note 2 :SU-7J is plug-in connector type.

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