785 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor Amplifier Built-in

GX-F/H SERIES
■■General terms and conditions.............. F-3 ■■Selection guide.............................. P.781~
FIBER Related Information
SENSORS ■■Glossary of terms........................ P.1576~ ■■General precautions.................... P.1579~
LASER
SENSORS

PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
AREA
SENSORS
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT
SENSORS SUNXpanasonic.net/id/pidsx/global
website http://www.sunx.com PNP output Oil resistant Different freq.
type available type available
STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
LASER
MARKERS

PLC
Industry No. 1* in stable sensing * Based on research conducted by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX
as of November 2012 among equivalent rectangular inductive sensors.

HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES Can be installed with ample space
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT This sensor has the longest stable sensing range among the same level of rectangular inductive proximity sensors in
SOLUTIONS
the industry. It is easy to install the sensor.
FA COMPONENTS
Maximum Stable sensing range
MACHINE VISION Maximum operation distance
SYSTEMS
Type operation GX-F/H Conventional
Stable sensing range distance series model
UV CURING
SYSTEMS GX-F/H
GX-□6 1.6 mm 0.063 in 0 to 1.3 mm 0.051 in 0 to 1.2 mm 0.047 in
series GX-□8 2.5 mm 0.098 in 0 to 2.1 mm 0.083 in 0 to 1.8 mm 0.709 in

GX-□12 4.0 mm 0.157 in 0 to 3.3 mm 0.130 in 0 to 3.0 mm 0.118 in

Conventional GX-□15 5.0 mm 0.197 in 0 to 4.2 mm 0.165 in 0 to 4.0 mm 0.157 in

Selection
Guide model Long sensing
range 8.0 mm 0.315 in 0 to 6.7 mm 0.264 in 0 to 6.4 mm 0.252 in
Amplifier
Built-in * With standard sensing object
Amplifier-
separated
Other Variation at the maximum operation distance is within ±8 % Temperature characteristics vary within ±8 %
Products
Thorough adjustment and control of sensing sensitivity Components such as the sensor coil and core and
GX-F/H greatly reduces individual sensor differences and product design have been totally revised to provide
variations. excellent temperature characteristics.
GXL
The work of adjusting sensor positions when using Stable sensing can be obtained regardless of the time of
GL multiple sensors and when sensors have been replaced day or the yearly season.
GX-M is much easier.
GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-F/H series
Rate of variation in sensing range [%]

Example: GX-□8
GX-N Conventional models
16.0
GX 0.4 mm 0.016 in or less 14.0
Operation distance variation: 0.4 mm 0.016 in or less* Sensing range within temperatures
12.0 of –25 to +70 °C
10.0 (–13 to +158 °F) are within
8.0 ±8 % of the range at +23 °C (+73 °F)
For the
Standard
sensing object
GX-□8
6.0
4.0
23 °C
73 °F ( Conventional models:
within +15
–10 %
)
Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 8 % 2.0
60%
less (2.3 to 2.7 mm 0.091 to 0.106 in) 0.0
–2.0
1.0 mm 0.039 in or less Operation distance variation: 1.0 mm 0.039 in or less –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
–4 14 32 50 68 86 104 122 140 158
Ambient temperature [°C °F]
Standard
sensing Conventional
object model * Typical

Image Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 20 %

(2.0 to 3.0 mm 0.079 to 0.118 in)
* Not including temperature characteristics.
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Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor
786

APPLICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

Muting control of light curtains Positioning processing equipment Positioning metal pallets LASER
SENSORS

PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
AREA
SENSORS
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS
ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
SENSOR
10 times the durability! (Compared to conventional models) OPTIONS
SIMPLE
The new integrated construction method used provides shock resistance of 10,000 m/s2 (approx. 1,000 G in X, Y and Z directions for WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
three times each), and vibration resistance clears durability tests of between 10 and 500 Hz (3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude in X, Y
and Z directions for 2 hours each). In addition, resistance to impulse noise is approx. three times greater than for conventional models. WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

Checking up / down Sensing presence of metallic MEASUREMENT

operation of objects on a part feeder SENSORS
compact molding STATIC
equipment CONTROL
DEVICES
LASER
MARKERS

PLC

Shock resistance: HUMAN MACHINE

1,000 G Vibration resistance: 500 Hz INTERFACES
ENERGY

Highly resistant to water or oil! FUNCTIONS MANAGEMENT

SOLUTIONS

IP68G* protective construction Indicators are easy to see over a wide field of view FA COMPONENTS

The new integrated construction method used improves A prism with a wide field of view has been developed. This MACHINE VISION
environmental resistance performance. has greatly improved the visibility of the operation indicators. SYSTEMS
The IP68G prevents damage to the sensor by stopping GX-H□ UV CURING
water and oil getting inside. SYSTEMS
* For details, refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS (p.790~)”.

Selection
Guide
GX-F□
Amplifier
Built-in
Amplifier-
separated
Other
Products

GX-F/H

MOUNTING GXL
GL
Tightening strength increased with no damage! (excluding GX-□6) Conductor thickness doubled to make wiring much easier! (GX-□6 / GX-□8 only)
GX-M
A metal sleeve has been inserted. The conductor’s thickness was doubled for the GX-□6 / GX-□8. GX-U/GX-FU/
It prevents the sensor from being damaged by tightening This makes it easier to handle and perform crimping work on GX-N
too much. the cables. In addition, the tensile strength of the crimping area GX
has become higher.
GX-□8, GX-□12 GX-□15
Metal sleeve 0.08 mm2 0.15 mm2
Conventional model GX-□6, GX-□8
Metal sleeve

Approx. 1.4 times

greater than before Conductor thickness approx.
2 times greater
M3 screw M3 screw
Tightening torque: 0.7 N･m or less Tightening torque: 1 N･m or less
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787 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
ORDER GUIDE
LASER
SENSORS GX-6 type
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Model No.
SENSORS Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Output Output operation
(Note 2)
MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC GX-F6A
Front sensing

SENSORS
Normally open
AREA GX-F6AI
SENSORS
6 0.236
SAFETY LIGHT 24.5 GX-F6B
Normally closed
NPN output

CURTAINS / 0.965
6 0.236
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
GX-F6BI NPN open-collector
PRESSURE / GX-H6A transistor
FLOW
Top sensing

SENSORS Normally open

Maximum GX-H6AI
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY 6 0.236 operation distance
SENSORS 25 GX-H6B
0.984 Normally closed
PARTICULAR 6 0.236 1.6 mm 0.063 in GX-H6BI
USE
SENSORS
(0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in) GX-F6A-P
Front sensing

SENSOR Normally open

OPTIONS GX-F6AI-P
6 0.236
SIMPLE
24.5 Stable sensing range GX-F6B-P
WIRE-SAVING
Normally closed
PNP output

UNITS 0.965
6 0.236 GX-F6BI-P PNP open-collector
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS GX-H6A-P transistor
Top sensing

Normally open
MEASURE- GX-H6AI-P
MENT
SENSORS 6 0.236
25 GX-H6B-P
STATIC Normally closed
CONTROL 0.984
DEVICES 6 0.236 GX-H6BI-P
LASER Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
MARKERS 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.
PLC 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES

ENERGY
GX-8 type
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Model No.
Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Output Output operation
FA (Note 2)
COMPONENTS

MACHINE GX-F8A
Front sensing

VISION Normally open

SYSTEMS
7.4 0.291 GX-F8AI
UV
CURING 23 GX-F8B
SYSTEMS 8 0.315 0.906 Normally closed
NPN output

GX-F8BI NPN open-collector

GX-H8A transistor
Top sensing

Normally open
Maximum
GX-H8AI
Selection 8.2 0.323
Guide 25
operation distance GX-H8B
Amplifier 8 0.315 0.984 Normally closed
Built-in 2.5 mm 0.098 in GX-H8BI
Amplifier-
separated
(0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in) GX-F8A-P
Front sensing

Other Normally open

Products
7.4 0.291 GX-F8AI-P
23 Stable sensing range GX-F8B-P
8 0.315 0.906 Normally closed
PNP output

GX-F/H
GX-F8BI-P PNP open-collector
GXL
GX-H8A-P transistor
GL
Top sensing

Normally open
GX-H8AI-P
GX-M 8.2 0.323
GX-U/GX-FU/ 25 GX-H8B-P
GX-N 8 0.315 0.984 Normally closed
GX GX-H8BI-P
Notes: 1) 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.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
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Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor
788

ORDER GUIDE FIBER

SENSORS

LASER
GX-12 type SENSORS

PHOTO-
Model No. ELECTRIC
Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Output Output operation SENSORS
(Note 2)
MICRO
PHOTO-
GX-F12A ELECTRIC
Front sensing

SENSORS
Normally open
7.1 0.280
GX-F12AI AREA
SENSORS

27.8 GX-F12B SAFETY LIGHT

12 Normally closed
NPN output

1.094 CURTAINS /
0.472 GX-F12BI SAFETY
NPN open-collector COMPONENTS

GX-H12A transistor PRESSURE /

FLOW
Top sensing

Normally open SENSORS

12 0.472 Maximum GX-H12AI
INDUCTIVE
operation distance GX-H12B
PROXIMITY
27.4 SENSORS
12 0.472 1.079 Normally closed
4.0 mm 0.157 in PARTICULAR
GX-H12BI USE
SENSORS
(0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in) GX-F12A-P
Front sensing

Normally open SENSOR

7.1 0.280
GX-F12AI-P OPTIONS

Stable sensing range GX-F12B-P SIMPLE

27.8 WIRE-SAVING
12 Normally closed
PNP output

1.094 UNITS
0.472 GX-F12BI-P PNP open-collector
WIRE-SAVING
GX-H12A-P transistor SYSTEMS
Top sensing

Normally open
GX-H12AI-P MEASURE-
12 0.472 MENT
SENSORS
27.4 GX-H12B-P
Normally closed STATIC
12 0.472 1.079 CONTROL
GX-H12BI-P DEVICES

Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. LASER
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 MARKERS
temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. PLC

HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES
GX-15 type ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Model No.
Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Output Output operation
(Note 2) FA
COMPONENTS

GX-F15A MACHINE
Front sensing

Normally open VISION

GX-F15AI SYSTEMS
8 0.315
UV
31.5 GX-F15B CURING
Normally closed SYSTEMS
NPN output

15 0.591 1.240
GX-F15BI NPN open-collector
GX-H15A transistor
Top sensing

Normally open
16.5 0.650 Maximum GX-H15AI
operation distance Selection
29.5 GX-H15B Guide
15 0.591 1.161 Normally closed Amplifier
5.0 mm 0.197 in GX-H15BI Built-in
Amplifier-
(0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in) GX-F15A-P separated
Front sensing

Normally open Other

Products
GX-F15AI-P
8 0.315
31.5
Stable sensing range GX-F15B-P
Normally closed
PNP output

15 0.591 1.240 GX-F/H

GX-F15BI-P PNP open-collector
GXL
GX-H15A-P transistor
GL
Top sensing

Normally open
16.5 0.650 GX-H15AI-P
GX-M
29.5 GX-H15B-P GX-U/GX-FU/
15 0.591 1.161 Normally closed GX-N
GX-H15BI-P GX
Notes: 1) 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.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
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789 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
ORDER GUIDE
LASER
SENSORS GX-15 (Long sensing range) type
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Model No.
SENSORS Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Output Output operation
MICRO
(Note 2)
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS GX-FL15A
Front sensing

Normally open
AREA GX-FL15AI
SENSORS 8 0.315
SAFETY LIGHT 31.5 GX-FL15B
Normally closed
NPN output

CURTAINS / 1.240
SAFETY 15 0.591
COMPONENTS GX-FL15BI NPN open-collector
PRESSURE /
GX-HL15A transistor
FLOW
Top sensing

SENSORS Normally open

INDUCTIVE
16.5 0.650 Maximum GX-HL15AI
PROXIMITY operation distance
SENSORS 29.5 GX-HL15B
15 0.591 1.161 8.0 mm 0.315 in Normally closed
PARTICULAR
USE GX-HL15BI
SENSORS
(0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in) GX-FL15A-P
Front sensing

SENSOR Normally open

OPTIONS
GX-FL15AI-P
8 0.315
SIMPLE Stable sensing range GX-FL15B-P
WIRE-SAVING 31.5
Normally closed
PNP output

UNITS 15 0.591 1.240

GX-FL15BI-P PNP open-collector
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
GX-HL15A-P transistor
Top sensing

Normally open
MEASURE-
MENT 16.5 0.650 GX-HL15AI-P
SENSORS

STATIC 29.5 GX-HL15B-P

CONTROL 15 0.591 1.161 Normally closed
DEVICES GX-HL15BI-P
LASER Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
MARKERS
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.
PLC 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type, bending-resistant cable type
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
5 m 16.404 ft cable length type (standard: 1 m 3.281 ft) and bending-resistant cable (excluding 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type) are
SOLUTIONS available. However, long sensing range type is not available. When ordering 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type, suffix “-C5” to the model No.
When ordering bending-resistant cable type, suffix “-R” to the model No.
FA
COMPONENTS (e.g.) 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type of GX-F15AI-P is “GX-F15AI-P-C5”. Bending-resistant cable type of GX-F15AI-P is “GX-F15AI-P-R”.
MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS OPTIONS
UV
CURING
SYSTEMS
Sensor mounting bracket
Designation Model No. Description
· MS-GX6-1

Mounting bracket for GX-6 type (recommended). Screw is not

Selection MS-GX6-1 Sensors can be mounted closely together for space-saving. attached.
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in Sensor MS-GL6-1 Mounting brackets for GX-6 type · MS-GL6-1
Amplifier- mounting Sensor mounting brackets for GL-6 can be used. Interchange is Screw is not
separated bracket MS-GL6-2 possible. attached.
Other
Products MS-GXL8-4 Mounting bracket for GX-8 type
· MS-GL6-2 Screw is not
MS-GXL15 Mounting bracket for GX-15 type attached.
GX-F/H
MS-A15F For GX-FL15□(-P) Mounting example when
Aluminum · MS-GXL8-4
GXL mounted onto a steel or
sheet
MS-A15H For GX-HL15□(-P) stainless steel plate 1pc. each of M3
GL (length: 12 mm 0.472 in)
Mounting sleeve for GX-8 type truss head screw, nut,
GX-M MS-GX8-1×10
Mounting Screw, nut, bracket of GXL-8 series can be used by inserting spring washer and plain
GX-U/GX-FU/ sleeve 10 pcs. per set the bracket into the mounting hole of GX-8 type when replacing
GX-N washer is attached.
3-wire type GXL-8 series (discontinued model) with GX-8 type.
GX

Aluminum sheet · MS-GXL15

· MS-A15F Screw is not

· MS-A15H attached.
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Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor
790

SPECIFICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
GX-6 type SENSORS

PHOTO-
Type NPN output PNP output ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Model No.

Front sensing GX-F6A(I) GX-F6B(I) GX-F6A(I)-P GX-F6B(I)-P

(Note 2)

MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Item Top sensing GX-H6A(I) GX-H6B(I) GX-H6A(I)-P GX-H6B(I)-P SENSORS

CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive AREA

SENSORS
Max. operation distance (Note 3) 1.6 mm 0.063 in ± 8 % SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY
Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 1.3 mm 0 to 0.051 in COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
Standard sensing object Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in FLOW
SENSORS
Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object) INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less SENSORS

+10 PARTICULAR
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC –15 %  Ripple P-P 10 % or less USE
SENSORS
Current consumption 15 mA or less
SENSOR
OPTIONS
NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA SIMPLE
Output WIRE-SAVING
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) UNITS
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current) WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
MEASURE-
MENT
Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed SENSORS

STATIC
Max. response frequency 400 Hz CONTROL
DEVICES
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
LASER
MARKERS
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)

Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)

Environmental resistance

PLC

Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F
HUMAN
MACHINE
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH INTERFACES

ENERGY
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
FA
COMPONENTS
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
MACHINE
Shock resistance 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each VISION
SYSTEMS
Sensing Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F
UV
range CURING
Voltage characteristics +10
variation Within ±2 % for –15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage SYSTEMS

Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester

Cable 0.15 mm 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
2

Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
Selection
Guide
Net weight 15 g approx. Amplifier
Built-in
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F. Amplifier-
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. separated
3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. Other
Products
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 GX-F/H
1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min.
GXL
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. GL
4 After tests 1 to 3 , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.
GX-M
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. GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
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FIBER
SENSORS
SPECIFICATIONS
LASER
SENSORS GX-8 type
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Type NPN output PNP output
SENSORS
Model No.

Front sensing GX-F8A(I) GX-F8B(I) GX-F8A(I)-P GX-F8B(I)-P

(Note 2)

MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS Item Top sensing GX-H8A(I) GX-H8B(I) GX-H8A(I)-P GX-H8B(I)-P
AREA CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
SENSORS

SAFETY LIGHT Max. operation distance (Note 3) 2.5 mm 0.098 in ± 8 %

CURTAINS /
SAFETY
COMPONENTS Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 0.083 in
PRESSURE /
FLOW Standard sensing object Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in
SENSORS

INDUCTIVE
Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
PROXIMITY
SENSORS Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
PARTICULAR +10
USE Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC –15 %  Ripple P-P 10 % or less
SENSORS
Current consumption 15 mA or less
SENSOR
OPTIONS
NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor
SIMPLE • Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA
WIRE-SAVING Output
UNITS • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
MEASURE-
MENT
SENSORS Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed
STATIC Max. response frequency 500 Hz
CONTROL
DEVICES
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
LASER
MARKERS Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)

Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)

Environmental resistance

PLC

Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F
HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
ENERGY Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
FA
COMPONENTS 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
MACHINE Shock resistance 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
VISION
SYSTEMS
Sensing Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F
UV range
CURING +10
SYSTEMS variation Voltage characteristics Within ±2 % for –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.
Selection
Guide
Net weight Front sensing type: 15 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx..
Amplifier
Built-in
Amplifier-
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F.
separated 2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
Other 3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
Products
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.
GX-F/H 4) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s IP68 test method
1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min.
GXL 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.
GL
4 After tests 1 to 3 , insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values.
GX-M 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.
GX-U/GX-FU/ Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.
GX-N
GX
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SPECIFICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
GX-12 type SENSORS

PHOTO-
Type NPN output PNP output ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Model No.

Front sensing GX-F12A(I) GX-F12B(I) GX-F12A(I)-P GX-F12B(I)-P

(Note 2)

MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Item Top sensing GX-H12A(I) GX-H12B(I) GX-H12A(I)-P GX-H12B(I)-P SENSORS

CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive AREA

SENSORS
Max. operation distance (Note 3) 4.0 mm 0.157 in ± 8 % SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY
Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
Standard sensing object Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in FLOW
SENSORS
Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less SENSORS

+10 PARTICULAR
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC –15 %   Ripple P-P 10 % or less USE
SENSORS
Current consumption 15 mA or less
SENSOR
OPTIONS
NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA SIMPLE
Output WIRE-SAVING
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) UNITS
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
MEASURE-
MENT
Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed SENSORS

Max. response frequency 500 Hz STATIC

CONTROL
DEVICES
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
LASER
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment) MARKERS

Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 4, 5)

Environmental resistance

PLC

Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F
HUMAN
MACHINE
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH INTERFACES

Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
FA
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 COMPONENTS

Shock resistance 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS
Sensing Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ±8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F
range UV
CURING
variation Voltage characteristics Within ±2 % for +10
–15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage SYSTEMS

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.
Selection
Guide
Net weight Front sensing type: 20 g approx., Top sensing type: 20 g approx..
Amplifier
Built-in
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F.
Amplifier-
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type. separated
3) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. Other
Products
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
GX-F/H
1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min.
2 Regard the heat shock test in 1 as one cycle and perform 20 cycles. GXL
3 Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours.
GL
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. GX-M
Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand. GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
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FIBER
SENSORS
SPECIFICATIONS
LASER
SENSORS GX-15 type
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC NPN output PNP output
SENSORS Type
MICRO Long sensing range Long sensing range
PHOTO-
Model No.

ELECTRIC
Front sensing GX-F15A(I) GX-F15B(I) GX-FL15A(I) GX-FL15B(I) GX-F15A(I)-P GX-F15B(I)-P GX-FL15A(I)-P GX-FL15B(I)-P
(Note 2)

SENSORS

AREA Item Top sensing GX-H15A(I) GX-H15B(I) GX-HL15A(I) GX-HL15B(I) GX-H15A(I)-P GX-H15B(I)-P GX-HL15A(I)-P GX-HL15B(I)-P
SENSORS

SAFETY LIGHT CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive

CURTAINS /
SAFETY Max. operation distance (Note 3) 5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 % 8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4) 5.0 mm 0.197 in ± 8 % 8.0 mm 0.315 in ± 8 % (Note 4)
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW 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) 0 to 4.2 mm 0 to 0.165 in 0 to 6.7 mm 0 to 0.264 in (Note 4)
SENSORS

INDUCTIVE Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm

PROXIMITY Standard sensing object
SENSORS 0.787× 0.787 × t 0.039 in 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in
PARTICULAR
USE Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
SENSORS
Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
SENSOR
OPTIONS +10
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC –15 %  Ripple P-P 10 % or less
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING Current consumption 15 mA or less
UNITS
NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS • Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA
Output
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)
MEASURE-
MENT • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
SENSORS

STATIC Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13

CONTROL
DEVICES
Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed
LASER
MARKERS Max. response frequency 250 Hz 150 Hz (Note 5) 250 Hz 150 Hz (Note 5)

PLC
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)

Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)

HUMAN
MACHINE
Protection IP68 (IEC), IP68G (Note 6, 7)
Environmental resistance

INTERFACES

ENERGY Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: – 40 to +85 °C – 40 to +185 °F
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
FA
COMPONENTS Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
MACHINE Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
VISION
SYSTEMS
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
UV
CURING
SYSTEMS Shock resistance 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within ± 8 % of sensing range at +23 °C +73 °F
range
Voltage characteristics +10
variation Within ±2 % for –15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage
Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyester
Selection
Guide
Cable 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Amplifier
Built-in
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
Amplifier-
separated
Other
Net weight 20 g approx.
Products
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73 °F.
2) “ I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
GX-F/H 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
GXL
temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.
GL 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.
GX-M
5) This is the numerical value which the sensor mount onto an insulator. When mounted onto a metallic plate, max. response frequency will decrease.
GX-U/GX-FU/ 6) Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX’s IP68 test method
GX-N
1 Immerse at 0 m below 0 °C +32 °F water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 °C +158 °F water surface and leave for 30 min.
GX
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.
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I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS FIBER

SENSORS

LASER
NPN output type SENSORS

PHOTO-
I/O circuit diagram ELECTRIC
Wiring diagram SENSORS
MICRO
Color code PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Brown SENSORS
D1 (Brown) +V
AREA
Load SENSORS
+ 12 to 24V DC
Sensor circuit

(Black) Output Load Black

D2 + 12 to 24V DC +10 SAFETY LIGHT
(Note)
+10
– –15 % CURTAINS /
Tr
– –15 % SAFETY
100 mA max. Blue COMPONENTS
ZD PRESSURE /
(Blue) 0 V FLOW
SENSORS

INDUCTIVE
Internal circuit Users’ circuit PROXIMITY
SENSORS

PARTICULAR
Symbols … D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode USE
SENSORS
D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode
ZD: Surge absorption zener diode SENSOR
Tr : NPN output transistor Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit. OPTIONS
Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
PNP output type
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
I/O circuit diagram
Wiring diagram MEASURE-
MENT
Color code SENSORS

STATIC
(Brown) +V Brown CONTROL
DEVICES
Sensor circuit

ZD
Tr 100 mA max. Black + 12 to 24V DC LASER
+ 12 to 24V DC +10 MARKERS
+10 – –15 %
D2 (Black) Output – –15 % Load
(Note) Load Blue PLC
D1 (Blue) 0 V
HUMAN
MACHINE
Internal circuit Users’ circuit INTERFACES

ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
Symbols … D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode SOLUTIONS
D2: Reverse output polarity protection diode
ZD: Surge absorption zener diode FA
Note: The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection circuit.  COMPONENTS
Tr : PNP output transistor Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.
MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS

UV
CURING
SYSTEMS

Selection
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in
Amplifier-
separated
Other
Products

GX-F/H

GXL

GL

GX-M
GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
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SENSORS
SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)
LASER
SENSORS GX-6 type
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
SENSORS
MICRO 4 4
PHOTO- 0.157 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object
0.157 Sensing object Sensing object As the sensing object size becomes smaller than
ELECTRIC Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm
SENSORS 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in a × a mm a × a in a × a mm a × a in the standard size (iron sheet 12 × 12 × t 1 mm
Setting distance L (mm in)

ℓ ℓ t 1mm L 0.472 × 0.472 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range

Sensing range L (mm in)
3 L 3 L
AREA L t 0.039 in t 1mm
SENSORS 0.118 Front sensing Top sensing 0.118 Top sensing t 0.039 in shortens as shown in the left figure.
SAFETY LIGHT Front sensing
CURTAINS / 2 Stainless steel
SAFETY 2
0.079 0.079 (SUS304) Iron
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW 1
SENSORS 1
0.039 0.039
INDUCTIVE Aluminum
PROXIMITY Brass
SENSORS 0
4 2 0 2 4
PARTICULAR 0.157 0.079 0.079 0.157 0 5 10 15 20
USE Left Center Right 0.197 0.394 0.591 0.787
SENSORS Sensing object side
Operating point ℓ (mm in)
length a (mm in)
SENSOR
OPTIONS

SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
GX-8 type
UNITS
Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
4 4
0.157 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object 0.157
Sensing object Sensing object As the sensing object size becomes smaller than
MEASURE- Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm a × a mm a × a in a × a mm a × a in
MENT 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in t 1 mm t 1 mm the standard size (iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm
L
ℓ t 0.039 in L 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range
Setting distance L (mm in)

SENSORS ℓ t 0.039 in
Sensing range L (mm in)

3 L L 3
0.118 Front sensing 0.118 Top sensing shortens as shown in the left figure.
STATIC Top sensing
CONTROL Front sensing
DEVICES Iron
2 2
LASER 0.079 0.079 Stainless steel
MARKERS (SUS304)
Brass
1 1 Aluminum
PLC 0.039 0.039

HUMAN
MACHINE 0
4 2 0 2 4 0 5 10 15 20
INTERFACES
0.157 0.079 0.079 0.157 0.197 0.394 0.591 0.787
ENERGY Left Center Right Sensing object side
MANAGEMENT Operating point ℓ (mm in) length a (mm in)
SOLUTIONS

FA
COMPONENTS GX-12 type
MACHINE
VISION Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
SYSTEMS
8 8
UV
CURING 0.315 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object Sensing
0.315 Sensing object a × a mm a × a in object As the sensing object size becomes smaller than
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
SYSTEMS 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in L
t 1 mm a × a mm the standard size (iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
t 0.039 in a × a in
Setting distance L (mm in)

ℓ ℓ 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range

Sensing range L (mm in)

6 L 6 Front sensing
0.236 L 0.236
L
t 1 mm shortens as shown in the left figure.
Top sensing Front sensing Top sensing t 0.039 in
Iron
4 4 Stainless steel
0.157 0.157 (SUS304)
Selection
Guide
Brass
Amplifier 2 2
Built-in 0.079 Aluminum
0.079
Amplifier-
separated
Other 0
Products 10 5 0 5 10 0 10 20 30 40
0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.394 0.787 1.181 1.575
Left Center Right Sensing object side
Operating point ℓ (mm in) length a (mm in)
GX-F/H

GXL
GX-15 type
GL

GX-M
Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
GX-U/GX-FU/ 8 8
GX-N 0.315 Standard sensing object Standard sensing object 0.315 Sensing object Sensing object a × a mm a × a in
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
GX 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in
a × a mm a × a in
L
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than
t 1mm t 0.039 in
the standard size (iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
Setting distance L (mm in)

ℓ ℓ L t 1mm
Sensing range L (mm in)

6 L Front 6 Top sensing

Top sensing sensing L t 0.039 in
0.236 0.236 Front Iron 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range
sensing shortens as shown in the left figure.
4 4 Stainless steel
0.157 0.157 (SUS304)
Brass
2 2 Aluminum
0.079 0.079

0
10 5 0 5 10 0 10 20 30 40
0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.394 0.787 1.181 1.575
Left Center Right Sensing object side
Operating point ℓ (mm in) length a (mm in)
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SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL) FIBER

SENSORS

LASER
GX-15 (Long sensing range) type SENSORS

PHOTO-
Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Standard sensing object Standard sensing object MICRO
Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm Sensing object Sensing object As the sensing object size becomes smaller than PHOTO-
1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in a × a mm a × a in a × a mm a × a in ELECTRIC
10 ℓ
the standard size (iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm SENSORS
ℓ 10 L L
1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in), the sensing range

Sensing range L (mm in)

t 1mm
Setting distance L (mm in)

0.394 L 0.394 t 1mm t 0.039 in AREA

Top L t 0.039 in Top sensing Iron
sensing
Front
sensing Front sensing shortens as shown in the left figure. SENSORS

Stainless steel SAFETY LIGHT

(SUS304) CURTAINS /
SAFETY
5 5 COMPONENTS
0.197 0.197
Brass PRESSURE /
FLOW
Aluminum SENSORS

INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
0 SENSORS
10 5 0 5 10 0 10 20 30 40
0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.394 0.787 1.181 1.575 PARTICULAR
Left Center Right Sensing object side USE
length a (mm in) SENSORS
Operating point ℓ (mm in)
SENSOR
OPTIONS
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1579~ for general precautions.
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS

GX-8 type
• Never use this product as a sensing device WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
for personnel protection. <When using MS-GXL8-4 (Optional)>
MEASURE-
• In case of using sensing devices for • Make sure to use a M3 M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head
MENT
SENSORS
personnel protection, use products which (length: 12 mm 0.472 in or
screw (Accessory for MS-GXL8-4)
STATIC
meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, more) truss head screw Sensor mounting bracket CONTROL
DEVICES
ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection (accessory for MS-GXL8-4).
MS-GXL8-4 (Optional)
applicable in each region or country. The tightening torque
M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole LASER
MARKERS
(Depth: 8 mm 0.315 in or more)
or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole
should be 0.7 N·m or less.
11.5 mm 0.453 in
Mounting Do not use a flat head The nut, washer, and spring
PLC

screw or a pan head washer are attached with the

MS-GXL8-4. HUMAN
GX-6 type screw. MACHINE
INTERFACES
ø2.4 mm ø0.094 in hole
• Use the optional sensor mounting bracket when (Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more) ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
installing. GX-12 type SOLUTIONS

<When using MS-GX6-1 (Optional / recommended)> • The tightening torque M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in or more)
pan head screw
FA
COMPONENTS
should be 0.7 N·m or less. (Purchase separately.)
• To mount the sensor with MACHINE
• To mount the sensor with VISION
a nut, the mounting hole M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole SYSTEMS
a nut, the mounting hole (Depth: 10 mm 0.394 in or more)
diameter should be M3 pan head screw UV
diameter should be or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole
CURING
ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. (Purchase separately.) SYSTEMS
ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in.
1 Insert the sensor into the Sensor mounting bracket
MS-GX6-1 (Optional) Further, the hole in which 16 mm 0.630 in
bracket as shown on the Cable Hook the boss is inserted should
M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in No nuts, washers, or spring washers
right. tapped hole (Depth: 8 mm be ø2.5 mm ø0.098 in and are attached with the product.
2 Push the sensor until the 0.315 in or more) or Purchase separately.
Groove ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole 3 mm 0.118 in, or more, Selection
bracket hook is lodged in deep.
ø2.5 mm ø0.098 in hole
(Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more)
Guide
22 mm 0.866 in
the groove on the upper Amplifier
Built-in
No nuts, washers, or
portion of the sensor. ø2.4 mm spring washers are GX-15 type Amplifier-
separated
3 Fix the bracket in place ø0.094 in hole attached with the
(Depth: 3 mm product. Other
with M3 pan head screw. 0.118 in or more) Purchase separately. • The tightening torque M3 pan head screws or Products
truss head screws
should be 1 N·m or less.
Do not use flat head
<When using MS-GL6-1 (Optional) / MS-GL6-2 (Optional)> • To mount the sensor with screws. GX-F/H
a nut, the mounting hole
M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in GXL
• To mount the sensor with a nut, the mounting hole diameter should be tapped holes or ø3.4 mm
diameter should be ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. ø0.134 in thru-holes GL

GX-M
M3 pan head screws M3 pan head screw
(Purchase separately.) 9 mm GX-U/GX-FU/
(Purchase separately.) 0.354 in GX-N
Sensor mounting bracket Sensor mounting bracket No nuts, washers, or spring washers GX
MS-GL6-1 (Optional) ø2.4 mm MS-GL6-2 (Optional) are attached with the product.
0.094 in hole Purchase separately.
(Depth: 3 mm MS-GXL15
0.118 in or more) (Sensor mounting bracket)
M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in
tapped holes or tapped hole or
ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-holes ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-holes
• When installing the long Aluminum sheet (Optional)
• MS-A15F
13.6 mm 10 mm
0.535 in 0.394 in sensing range type on iron • MS-A15H

No nuts, washers, or No nuts, washers, or or stainless steel plate, put

spring washers are
spring washers are
attached with the
the optional aluminum sheet
attached with the
product. product. in between the sensor and
Purchase separately. Purchase separately.
the plate.
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FIBER
SENSORS
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1579~ for general precautions.

LASER
SENSORS Influence of surrounding metal Sensing range
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
• When there is a metal near the sensor, keep the minimum • The sensing range is specified for the standard sensing
SENSORS separation distance specified below. object. With a non-ferrous metal, the sensing range is
MICRO
PHOTO- obtained by multiplying with the correction coefficient
Front sensing type
ELECTRIC
SENSORS specified below. Further, the sensing range also changes
AREA Metal Metal if the sensing object is smaller than the standard sensing
SENSORS B object or if the sensing object is plated.
SAFETY LIGHT
Metal
CURTAINS / A C C Correction coefficient
SAFETY
COMPONENTS Model GX-F6 GX-F8 GX-F12 GX-F15
PRESSURE / No. GX-H6 GX-H8 GX-H12 GX-H15 GX-FL15 GX-HL15
FLOW type type
SENSORS
GX-F6 type GX-F8 type GX-F12 type GX-F15 type GX-FL15 type Metal type type type type
INDUCTIVE Iron 1 1 1 1 1 1
PROXIMITY 6 mm 0.236 in 8 mm 0.315 in
SENSORS A 7.4 mm 0.291 in 7.1 mm 0.280 in 8 mm 0.315 in
(Note 1) (Note 2) Stainless steel
0.76 approx. 0.76 approx. 0.79 approx. 0.68 approx. 0.70 approx. 0.76 approx.
PARTICULAR (SUS304)
USE B 8 mm 0.315 in 8 mm 0.315 in 20 mm 0.787 in 20 mm 0.787 in 30 mm 1.181 in
SENSORS Brass 0.50 approx. 0.50 approx. 0.56 approx. 0.47 approx. 0.45 approx. 0.50 approx.
C 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 7 mm 0.276 in 7 mm 0.276 in 10 mm 0.394 in
Aluminum 0.48 approx. 0.48 approx. 0.53 approx. 0.45 approx. 0.43 approx. 0.48 approx.
SENSOR Notes: 1) When using MS-GX6-1 (recommended mounting bracket, optional),
OPTIONS
the distance “A” including the thickness of mounting bracket will be
SIMPLE 6.4 mm 0.252 in.
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS 2) The GXL-FL15 type should be mounted on an insulator. To mount Wiring
it on an iron or stainless steel, use the enclosed aluminum sheet.
WIRE-SAVING • The output does not incorporate a short-circuit protection
SYSTEMS Top sensing type circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a
MEASURE-
MENT Metal Metal capacitive load.
SENSORS
D
Metal

STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
Others
G

LASER
Metal G • Do not use during the initial transient time (50 ms) after
MARKERS
E F
the power supply is switched on.
PLC GX-H6 type GX-H8 type GX-H12 type GX-H15 type GX-HL15 type
HUMAN
D 3 mm 0.118 in 4 mm 0.157 in 7 mm 0.276 in 6 mm 0.236 in 12 mm 0.472 in
MACHINE
INTERFACES E 10 mm 0.394 in 10 mm 0.394 in 20 mm 0.787 in 20 mm 0.787 in 30 mm 1.181 in
ENERGY 10 mm 0.394 in
F 2 mm 0.079 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 0 mm 0 in
MANAGEMENT (Note)
SOLUTIONS
G 2 mm 0.079 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 10 mm 0.394 in
FA
COMPONENTS Note: When GX-HL15 type is mounted on an insulator or seated on the
MACHINE
enclosed aluminum sheet, the distance “F” can be zero.
VISION
SYSTEMS
Mutual interference prevention
UV
CURING
SYSTEMS
• When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face
to face, keep the minimum separation distance specified
below to avoid mutual interference.
H J Front sensing
Between “I” type 0 mm 15 mm
Selection
GX-F6
and non “I” type (Note 2) 0.591 in
Guide GX-H6
Between two “I” types 13 mm 25 mm
Amplifier
Built-in
type or two non “I” types 0.512 in 0.984 in
Amplifier- GX-F8 Between “I” type 0 mm 15 mm
separated and non “I” type (Note 2) 0.591 in H
H
Other
GX-H8
Between two “I” types 20 mm 35 mm J
Products type or two non “I” types 0.787 in 1.378 in
GX-F12 Between “I” type 0 mm 25 mm
and non “I” type (Note 2) 0.984 in
GX-F/H GX-H12
Between two “I” types 25 mm 50 mm
type or two non “I” types 0.984 in 1.969 in Top sensing
GXL
GX-F15 Between “I” type 0 mm 25 mm
GL and non “I” type (Note 2) 0.984 in
GX-H15
Between two “I” types 45 mm 70 mm
GX-M type or two non “I” types 1.772 in 2.756 in
GX-U/GX-FU/ GX-FL15 Between “I” type 0 mm 25 mm H J
GX-N and non “I” type (Note 2) 0.984 in
GX-HL15
GX Between two “I” types 110 mm 170 mm
type or two non “I” types 3.059 in 6.693 in
Notes: 1) “I” in the model No. specifies
the different frequency type.
2) Close mounting is possible for up to two sensors.
When mounting three sensors or more at an equal spacing, align
the model with “I” and the model without “I” alternately. The minimum
value of dimension “H” should be as given below.
GX-F6/H6 type: 3.5 mm 0.138 in
GX-F8/H8 type: 6 mm 0.236 in
GX-F12/H12 type: 6.5 mm 0.256 in
GX-F15/H15 type: 15 mm 0.591 in
GX-FL15/HL15 type: 47.5 mm 1.870 in
 GX-F/H SERIES
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor
798

DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data can be downloaded from our website. FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
GX-F6□ Sensor GX-H6□ Sensor SENSORS

PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
3

Sensing direction
0.118 MICRO
6 Operation indicator ø3 ø0.118 cable, PHOTO-
(Orange) 1 m 3.281 ft long ELECTRIC
0.236 SENSORS
11 6
0.433 0.236 AREA
0.5 24.5
0.020 SENSORS
0.965 11.5 6
0.453 0.236 SAFETY LIGHT
Sensing direction 0.5 ø3 ø0.118 cable, 25 CURTAINS /
1 m 3.281 ft long 0.5 0.984 SAFETY
2.6 0.020 6 0.020
3 0.5 COMPONENTS
0.102 0.118 0.236 2.5 0.020 PRESSURE /
6 6 0.098
0.236 FLOW
0.236 SENSORS

Operation indicator (Orange) INDUCTIVE

PROXIMITY
SENSORS

PARTICULAR
GX-F8□ Sensor GX-H8□ Sensor USE
SENSORS

SENSOR
Operation indicator (Orange) ø3.1 ø0.122 mounting hole OPTIONS
Operation indicator Sensing SIMPLE
7.4 (Orange) 5.4 0.213 6.3 0.248
direction WIRE-SAVING
0.291 UNITS
8 2.95
0.315 0.116
18.5 ø3 ø0.118 cable, WIRE-SAVING
Sensing 8.55 0.728 1 m 3.281 ft long SYSTEMS
direction 0.337 6.8
7.7 3.7 0.268 2 0.079
23 22.5 11.5 ø9 ø0.354 0.303 0.146 R4.25 3.85 MEASURE-
0.906 0.886 0.453 R0.167 0.152 2.4 MENT
ø3.1 ø0.12 SENSORS
9.75 0.095
6.5 mounting hole
0.256 0.384 8.2 0.323 9.1 0.358 STATIC
4.8 0.189 5.3 0.209 CONTROL
ø3 ø0.118 cable, DEVICES
1 m 3.281 ft long 2.65 2.5
1 5.4 8.6 8 4.6 0.098
5 0.104 0.339 25 1
0.039 0.213 0.197 0.315 0.181 0.984 LASER
0.039 MARKERS
6.3 5.3
0.248 0.209
PLC

HUMAN
GX-F12□ Sensor GX-H12□ Sensor MACHINE
INTERFACES
Operation indicator ø3 ø0.118 cable, ENERGY
(Orange) 1 m 3.281 ft long MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

Sensing FA
6.8 0.268 7.8 0.307 COMPONENTS
7.1 direction
0.280
Operation indicator ø3.1 ø0.122 mounting hole MACHINE
3.3 0.130 (Orange) 22.2 VISION
12 0.874
0.472 1.5 0.059 ø6 ø0.236 screw seat, SYSTEMS
12 8.65 0.341 1.4 0.055 deep
0.472 4.8 0.189 UV
5.5 3 0.118 CURING
Sensing 12 SYSTEMS
ø2.3 0.217 R6.25 R0.246
direction 0.472 ø0.091
27.8 27 16 11.05 16
1.095 1.063 0.630 ø12.5 ø0.492 0.435 13 12.5 12
0.630 0.512 0.492 0.472 6.2
6.5 0.256
ø3.1 ø0.12 0.244
5 0.197 mounting hole 12.4 16 3.1 5.8
0.488 ø2.3 1.5 2.5 0.630 Selection
4.4 0.173 ø6 ø0.236 screw seat, ø0.091 0.059 0.098 0.12 0.228 Guide
0.8 0.032 deep 27.4 4.4
1.079 Amplifier
ø3 ø0.118 cable, 0.173 Built-in
2.8
6.8 1 m 3.281 ft long 0.110 Amplifier-
0.268 5.2 separated
7.8 0.205
0.307 5.6 Other
Products
0.221

GX-F/H

GX-F(L)15□ Sensor GX-H(L)15□ Sensor GXL

GL
31.5 Operation indicator (Orange) 2-ø3.1 ø0.122 holes
1.240 ø3 ø0.118 cable,
ø3 ø0.118 cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long GX-M
7.5 20.5 1 m 3.281 ft long
0.295 0.807 GX-U/GX-FU/
9 GX-N
Sensing direction 0.354
15 9 GX
0.591 0.354
26
1.024
Sensing 2-ø3.1 ø0.122 holes
21.5
direction ø15.5 ø0.610 0.846
ø15.5 11.95
ø0.610 0.470
3
14.15 7.8 5.3 0.118
0.557 0.307 0.209
5.3
8 16.5 15.65 14.15 0.209
0.315 0.650 0.616 0.557 8.5
0.335
3.7 Operation indicator (Orange) 2.8 5.7 2.3
0.110 15
0.146 0.224 0.591 0.091 29.5 2.8 7.2
1.161 0.110 0.283
 GX-F/H SERIES
799 Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data can be downloaded from our website.

LASER
SENSORS MS-GX6-1 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional) MS-GL6-1 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional)
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS ø3.1 25.75
1.014 Mounting hole dimensions
MICRO ø0.122
6 Mounting hole dimensions
PHOTO- 25.35
ELECTRIC 0.998 0.236 13.6
SENSORS 22 ø2.4 ø0.094 hole,
6.8 3 0.118 or more deep 6 2-3.2 × 3.8 0.126 × 0.150 oblong holes 0.535
0.268 0.866 0.236
AREA
SENSORS 3.55
0.140 (0.874
22.2
) 2.3
0.091
3.2
0.126
5.5
0.217 2-M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped holes
SAFETY LIGHT M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped hole, 5.6 (or 2-ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-holes)
CURTAINS / 6.4 8 0.315 or more deep 0.220 t 0.4
SAFETY 0.252 (or ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-hole) 19.6 0.772 t 0.016
COMPONENTS
t 0.4 (Note)
PRESSURE / t 0.016
FLOW 2
SENSORS 0.079
Material: Stainless steel (SUS301)
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY Note: 20 mm 0.787 in with the sensor fitted.
SENSORS Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS MS-GL6-2 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-6 type (Optional) MS-GXL8-4 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-8 type (Optional)
SENSOR
OPTIONS
Mounting hole dimensions Mounting hole dimensions
SIMPLE 6
WIRE-SAVING 0.236 10 9 Center of ø2.4 ø0.094 hole,
UNITS 6 3.2 × 3.8 0.126 × 0.150 oblong hole 0.394 0.354 2 2 sensing 3 0.118 or more deep
0.236 2.3 0.079 0.079
WIRE-SAVING 0.091
SYSTEMS 5.3 3.2 5.5
0.209 0.126 0.217 M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped hole 0.3 M3 × 0.5 0.020
ø2.4 ø0.094 hole, 0.012 t 0.4
5.6 (or ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-hole) tapped hole,
MEASURE- 2.2 3 0.118 or more deep (11.5) t 0.016 11.5
MENT 1.5 0.220 t 0.4
13.2 0.520 t 0.016 0.087 0.453 8 0.315 or more deep
SENSORS 0.059 (Note) (16.2) 15.8 3.3 (0.453)
0.130 (or ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-hole)
(0.638) 0.622
STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES 4.5 0.177
Material: Stainless steel (SUS301)
LASER ø3.1 ø0.122 hole
MARKERS Note: 13.4 mm 0.528 in with the sensor fitted.

PLC Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)

1 pc. each of M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw,
HUMAN nut, spring washer and plain washer is attached.
MACHINE
INTERFACES

ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

FA MS-GXL15 Sensor mounting bracket for GX-15 type (Optional) MS-A15F MS-A15H Aluminum sheet (Optional)
COMPONENTS

MACHINE
VISION t2
SYSTEMS t 0.079 30
1.181
UV
CURING 14
SYSTEMS 0.551 2.5 2-ø3.2
9 0.098 ø0.126
0.354
39.5
7 2-3.2 × 5.1 1.555
( )
0.276 0.126 × 0.201 MS-A15H:
oblong holes 4 30 1.181
0.157
2-M3 × 0.5 0.020 tapped holes
Selection
Guide
Amplifier Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) 9
Built-in t = 0.3 0.012
0.354
Amplifier- 1.9 21 1.9
separated 0.075 0.827 0.075
Other
Products

GX-F/H

GXL

GL

GX-M
GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
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