Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H Specifications

Type		NPN output		PNP output
Model No. (Note 2)	Front sensing	GX-F6A(I)	GX-F6B(I)	GX-F6A(I)-P	GX-F6B(I)-P
Model No. (Note 2)	Top sensing	GX-H6A(I)	GX-H6B(I)	GX-H6A(I)-P	GX-H6B(I)-P
Applicable regulations and certifications		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations)
Max. operation distance (Note 3)		1.6 mm 0.063 in ± 8 %
Stable sensing range (Note 3)		0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in
Standard sensing object		Iron sheet 12 x 12 x t 1 mm 0.472 x 0.472 x t 0.039 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability		Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC⁺¹⁰/_-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		NPN open-collector transistor - Maximum sink current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)		PNP open-collector transistor - Maximum source current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less(between output and +V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
	Utilization category	DC-12 or DC-13
	Output operation	Normally open	Normally closed	Normally open	Normally closed
Max. response frequency		400 Hz
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Pollution degree		3 (Industrial environment)
Protection		IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)
Ambient temperature		-25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉, Storage: -40 to +85 ℃ -40 to +185 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance		10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance		10,000 m/s² acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing range variation	Temperature characteristics	Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23℃ +73 ℉.
Sensing range variation	Voltage characteristics	Within ±2 % for ⁺¹⁰/_-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester
Cable		0.15 mm² 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Net weight		15 g approx.

Notes:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.

2) "I" in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.

4) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX's IP68 test method
(1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min.
(2)Regard the heat shock test in (1) as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
(3)Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
(4)After tests (1) to (3) , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.

5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil.
Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.

1)	Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.
2)	"I" in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
3)	The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.
4)	Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX's IP68 test method (1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. (2)Regard the heat shock test in (1) as one cycle and perform 20 cycles. (3)Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours. (4)After tests (1) to (3) , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.
5)	If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.

Type		NPN output		PNP output
Model No. (Note 2)	Front sensing	GX-F8A(I)	GX-F8B(I)	GX-F8A(I)-P	GX-F8B(I)-P
Model No. (Note 2)	Top sensing	GX-H8A(I)	GX-H8B(I)	GX-H8A(I)-P	GX-H8B(I)-P
Applicable regulations and certifications		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations)
Max. operation distance (Note 3)		2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 8 %
Stable sensing range (Note 3)		0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in
Standard sensing object		Iron sheet 15 x 15 x t 1 mm 0.591 x 0.591 x t 0.039 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability		Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC⁺¹⁰/_-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		NPN open-collector transistor - Maximum sink current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)		PNP open-collector transistor - Maximum source current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less(between output and +V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
	Utilization category	DC-12 or DC-13
	Output operation	Normally open	Normally closed	Normally open	Normally closed
Max. response frequency		500 Hz
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Pollution degree		3 (Industrial environment)
Protection		IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)
Ambient temperature		-25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉, Storage: -40 to +85 ℃ -40 to +185 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance		10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance		10,000 m/s² acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing range variation	Temperature characteristics	Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23℃ +73 ℉.
Sensing range variation	Voltage characteristics	Within ±2 % for ⁺¹⁰/_-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester
Cable		0.15 mm² 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Net weight		Front sensing type: 15 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx..

Notes:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.

2) "I" in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.

4) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX's IP68 test method
(1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min.
(2)Regard the heat shock test in (1) as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
(3)Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
(4)After tests (1) to (3) , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.

5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil.
Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.

1)	Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.
2)	"I" in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
3)	The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.
4)	Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX's IP68 test method (1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. (2)Regard the heat shock test in (1) as one cycle and perform 20 cycles. (3)Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours. (4)After tests (1) to (3) , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.
5)	If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.

Type		NPN output		PNP output
Model No. (Note 2)	Front sensing	GX-F12A(I)	GX-F12B(I)	GX-F12A(I)-P	GX-F12B(I)-P
Model No. (Note 2)	Top sensing	GX-H12A(I)	GX-H12B(I)	GX-H12A(I)-P	GX-H12B(I)-P
Applicable regulations and certifications		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations)
Max. operation distance (Note 3)		4.0 mm 0.157 in ± 8 %
Stable sensing range (Note 3)		0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in
Standard sensing object		Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability		Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC⁺¹⁰/_-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		NPN open-collector transistor - Maximum sink current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)		PNP open-collector transistor - Maximum source current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less(between output and +V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
	Utilization category	DC-12 or DC-13
	Output operation	Normally open	Normally closed	Normally open	Normally closed
Max. response frequency		500 Hz
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Pollution degree		3 (Industrial environment)
Protection		IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)
Ambient temperature		-25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉, Storage: -40 to +85 ℃ -40 to +185 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance		10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance		10,000 m/s² acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing range variation	Temperature characteristics	Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23℃ +73 ℉.
Sensing range variation	Voltage characteristics	Within ±2 % for ⁺¹⁰/_-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester
Cable		0.15 mm² 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Net weight		Front sensing type: 20 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx..

Notes:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.

2) "I" in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.

4) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX's IP68 test method
(1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min.
(2)Regard the heat shock test in (1) as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
(3)Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
(4)After tests (1) to (3) , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.

5) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil.
Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.

1)	Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.
2)	"I" in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
3)	The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.
4)	Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX's IP68 test method (1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. (2)Regard the heat shock test in (1) as one cycle and perform 20 cycles. (3)Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours. (4)After tests (1) to (3) , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.
5)	If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.

Type		NPN output
Type				Long sensing range
Model No. (Note 2)	Front sensing	GX-F15A(I)	GX-F15B(I)	GX-FL15A(I)	GX-FL15B(I)
Model No. (Note 2)	Top sensing	GX-H15A(I)	GX-H15B(I)	GX-HL15A(I)	GX-HL15B(I)
Applicable regulations and certifications		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations)
Max. operation distance (Note 3)		5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 %		8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4)
Stable sensing range (Note 3)		0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in		0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in (Note 4)
Standard sensing object		Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in		Iron sheet 30 x 30 x t 1 mm 1.181 x 1.181 x t 0.039 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability		Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC⁺¹⁰/_-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		NPN open-collector transistor - Maximum sink current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)
	Utilization category	DC-12 or DC-13
	Output operation	Normally open	Normally closed	Normally open	Normally closed
Max. response frequency		250 Hz		150 Hz (Note 5)
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Pollution degree		3 (Industrial environment)
Protection		IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 6, 7)
Ambient temperature		-25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉, Storage: -40 to +85 ℃ -40 to +185 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance		10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance		10,000 m/s² acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing range variation	Temperature characteristics	Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23℃ +73 ℉.
Sensing range variation	Voltage characteristics	Within ±2 % for ⁺¹⁰/_-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester
Cable		0.15 mm² 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Net weight		20 g approx.

Type		PNP output
Type				Long sensing range
Model No. (Note 2)	Front sensing	GX-F15A(I)-P	GX-F15B(I)-P	GX-FL15A(I)-P	GX-FL15B(I)-P
Model No. (Note 2)	Top sensing	GX-H15A(I)-P	GX-H15B(I)-P	GX-HL15A(I)-P	GX-HL15B(I)-P
Applicable regulations and certifications		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations)
Max. operation distance (Note 3)		5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 %		8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4)
Stable sensing range (Note 3)		0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in		0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in (Note 4)
Standard sensing object		Iron sheet 20 x 20 x t 1 mm 0.787 x 0.787 x t 0.039 in		Iron sheet 30 x 30 x t 1 mm 1.181 x 1.181 x t 0.039 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability		Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC⁺¹⁰/_-15% Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		PNP open-collector transistor - Maximum source current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
	Utilization category	DC-12 or DC-13
	Output operation	Normally open	Normally closed	Normally open	Normally closed
Max. response frequency		250 Hz		150 Hz (Note 5)
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Pollution degree		3 (Industrial environment)
Protection		IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 6, 7)
Ambient temperature		-25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉, Storage: -40 to +85 ℃ -40 to +185 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance		10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance		10,000 m/s² acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing range variation	Temperature characteristics	Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158℉: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23℃ +73 ℉.
Sensing range variation	Voltage characteristics	Within ±2 % for ⁺¹⁰/_-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester
Cable		0.15 mm² 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Net weight		20 g approx.

Notes:

1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73 ℉.

2) "I" in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.

4) This is the numerical value which the sensor mount onto an insulator. When mounted onto a steel or stainless steel plate, insert the optional aluminum sheet between the sensor and the plate.

5) This is the numerical value which the sensor mount onto an insulator. When mounted onto a metallic plate, max. response frequency will decrease.

6) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX's IP68 test method
(1)Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min.
(2)Regard the heat shock test in (1) as one cycle and perform 20 cycles.
(3)Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
(4)After tests (1) to (3) , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.

7) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil.
Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.

Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor GX-F/H

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