96M1402

3. Sensor Head Installation

1) Cut the cable to an appropriate About
length and strip away about 25 25 mm
Digital Pressure Sensor mm of the outermost insulation.
About
25 mm

with 2-Color Display Note: It is not necessary to

remove insulation from the
core wires. Connector Connector
AP-C40(P) Series 2) Insert the cables after aligning
cover body

them with the colors on the seal Connector

Instruction Manual on top of the connector body. lock

3) Press together the body and the

connector cover into which the Pressure
cables were inserted to make a connection
connection (use a pair of pliers
or similar tool to press them to-
Orange
gether). Gray
Brown Blue

4) Insert the sensor head connec-

tor into the hole of the amp unit.
To remove the connector, de-
press the connector lock and
pull it out.
* Do not reuse sensor head
1. Safety Precautions connectors that have already Insert until you hear a
clicking sound.
been pressure-connected.

WARNING
● Do not use this product in safety circuits such as those designed to 4. About Sensor Head Installation
protect human workers.
● This product does not employ an explosion-proof construction. Do not
use it in the presence of flammable gasses, liquids, or powders. Common Do not subject the case to pressure sufficient to deform
● This is a direct current power supply type sensor. Application of an its shape during installation.
alternating current may result in explosion or fire. AP-41(M) • Use a torque of 0.3 N • m or lower to tighten the screws
43 • 44 for the sensor head conduits.
AP-48 Use a torque of 5 N • m or lower to tighten the screws for
■ Accessories the sensor head conduits.
Take care that no foreign objects enter the sensor when
● 1 connector cable (2 m) ● 1 unit scale label opening one of the pressure ports to atmospheric air.
Take care not to bend the pressure ports.
Connect the “High” port to the high-pressure side of the
system and the “Low” port to the low-pressure side.

5. Mounting Brackets (option)

● 1 sensor head connector
Dedicated mounting hardware is available for the sensor, allowing it to be
● 1 instruction manual
installed in a range of locations.

2. Part Names
Operational indicator /
1 Output 1, 2 Output 2 Horizontal mounting bracket Wall mounting bracket
1 2 MPa Pressure display units (AP-BO1) (AP-BO2)
*Apply the units sticker here.
Pressure display

SET AP-C40 MODE

Mode button

Manual adjustment button

Set button

Wiring
connector

Faceplate/ceiling mounting bracket Tilted mounting bracket

Sensor head (AP-BO3) (AP-BO4)
connector

Mounting screws
(M3 x 2)
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AP-AO1 Panel mounting bracket 8. Detection Mode Operation
■ General-purpose mode (F-1)
This mode allows the user to configure 2 detection points.
Panel mounting ring Control output 1: Turns ON when pressure exceeds setting P1.
Control output 2: Turns ON when pressure exceeds setting P2.
<Output 1> <Output 2>

P2
MP
a P1

SE
T
AP 0
-C 0
4303
OFF ON OFF
Front protective MO
DE
Output 1
OFF ON OFF
Output 2

cover *Hysteresis when operating in general-purpose mode and application

modes 1 and 2 is 0.5% of F.S. in the standard and high-speed modes.
Panel-mounted body During focus mode operation, it is 0.1% of F.S.
■ Variable hysteresis mode (F-2)
Two detection points may be user-configured, and hysteresis for both
may also be set.
Control output 1: Turns ON when pressure exceeds setting P1. Turns OFF
6. Connection Method and Diagrams when pressure drops the selected hysteresis amount
below P1.
Insert the included connector-tipped cable into the sensor's connector. Control output 2: Turns ON when pressure exceeds setting P2. Turns OFF
Position the connector so that the side of the connector where the metallic when pressure drops the selected hysteresis amount
contacts are visible is facing up. below P2.
<Output 1> <Output 2>

P1 P2

H2
H1

Side where the metallic

contacts are visible faces up. 0 0

OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF

Output 1 Output 2

■ Window mode (F-3)

The user may select a pair of upper (Hi) and lower (Lo) thresholds, and
Connector cable the sensor turns OFF when the pressure falls outside of the resulting
range.
*Control output 1 is 0.5% of F.S. during standard and high-speed
operation, it has a hysteresis of 0.1% of F.S. in the focus mode, and
control output 2 has a hysteresis of 0.
Input/output circuit (AP-C40) Input/output circuit (AP-C40P) <Output 1/Output 2>

Hi
Brown Brown
12 to 24 VDC 12 to 24 VDC Lo
protection circuit

protection circuit
Overcurrent

Overcurrent

Black Black
Load 5 to 40 VDC
Main circuit
Main circuit

0
White White Load
Load 5 to 40 VDC
OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Load Output1/Output2
Blue
0V 0V
Input/output
circuit
Analog output/
Pink zero shift input: switchable Input/output
circuit
Blue Analog output/
zero shift input: switchable ■ Application mode 1 (A-1)
Pink
This detection mode is optimum for use in suction detection applica-
tions.
Analog output circuit Zero shift input circuit Zero shift input circuit Recommended heads: AP-41/41M/44
(AP-C40) (AP-C40P) Control output 1: Suction pressure detection.
Pink
Analog Brown 12 to 24 VDC Turns ON when pressure exceeds setting P1.
Control output 2: Detection of vacuum burst pressure (or confirmation of
Main circuit
circuit

output (1 to 5 V)
Main

Blue
0V
Pink Pink vacuum arrival pressure).
circuit
Main

Blue
Turns ON when the pressure falls below setting P2. May
be set during focus mode operation, although there are
(Short-circuit current 5 mA or less)
(Short-circuit current 5 mA or less)
restrictions on the setting range.
Zero shift: Shifts the zero point immediately after setting the zero
shift timer once zero shift input is received.
7. Precautions for Safe Use P1: Pressure setting for control output 1.
T1: Zero shift timer setting (ms) < Variable between 0 and 1,999 ms
P2: Pressure setting for control output 2.
Follow these guidelines. Failure to do so may result in product damage. *P2 is unrelated to zero shift and is always based on the current ambi-
ent pressure.
CAUTION <Output 1> <Output 2> <Zero shift>

■ Connections P1 0
Shift
0

0
● Always ground the frame ground terminal when using an off-the-shelf 0 P2

switching regulator.
● Use separate conduits for power line and high voltage lines, since use OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
Zero shift input
Output 1 Output 2

of a common conduit may result in device malfunction caused by noise. T1

● Improper wiring may result in the device becoming excessively hot or ■ Application mode 2 (A-2)
in device damage. This mode is optimum for use in leak test applications.
■ Notice
Precautions
abouton
CE CEmarking
and UKCA Marking
Recommended head: AP-43
● Attach the ferrite core (OP-87505) if you extend a sensor head cable/
Control output 1: Leak pressure detection.
amplifier power cable to 3 m or more to use. Turns ON when pressure falls below setting P1.
(Attachment position: within 100 mm from the amplifier unit of a *Output only when receiving zero shift input.
power cable, Number of turns: 2) Control output 2: Window comparator output for detection of fill pressure.
■ Other Turns OFF when pressure falls outside the range deter-
● Do not use this sensor with corrosive gasses or liquids.
mined by upper (Hi) and lower (Lo) thresholds. Fill pres-
● Do not insert objects such as wire into the pressure insertion area. sure values are displayed with the center pressure as 0
Doing so may result in the device failing to operate properly due to during focus mode operation.
damage to the pressure-sensitive elements. P1: Pressure setting for control output 1.
● Do not use sharp-tipped objects to press the setting keys. Hi: Upper threshold setting for control output 2.
Lo: Lower threshold setting for control output 2.
*The Hi and Lo values are unrelated to zero shift and are always based
on the current ambient pressure.
<Output 1> <Output 2>

0
Hi
P1

Lo

OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

Output1 Output 2
ON ON

2 Zero shift input

OFF ON
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■ Toggling the
display Current value +

Peak hold
* The reference value is
the pressure value when
+ zero shift input is
received and is replaced
Reference value* only when zero shift
Bottom hold input is selected.
After 4 sec
of no key
operation. Press for 3 sec or more.
■ Mode
■ Manual configuration configuration
Settings are Detection mode
Increase the • Two-point tuning
manually • Active tuning
setting. General-purpose mode
configured. The Decrease the
display changes setting. Variable hysteresis mode
for each mode. Window mode
* Toggling the
Application mode 1
display of
settings (see the Application mode 2
diagram below). Operating mode
* Manual configuration
only during F-3/A-2 Standard
mode operation. Focus mode
High-speed
■ Toggling the display of settings For other * High-speed mode provides a 1-ms
● General-purpose mode/F1
than high-speed response.

Focus center pressure

* See the Focus Mode section
● Variable hysteresis mode/F-2
of Part 10 for the center
pressures that can be
selected.

● Window mode/F-3 N.O./N.C.

Control Control
output 1 output 2
N.O. N.O.
N.O. N.C.
● Application mode 1/A-1
N.C. N.O.
When
A-1/A-2 is N.C. N.C.
selected • N.O. = normal open.
Application mode 2/A-2 during • N.C. = normal close.
( )
●

fixed mode
Analog/zero shift
operation
Zero shift input
Analog output
■ Two-point tuning (F-1/F-2) When
The sensor is made to detect the pressures when the target object is operating
present and then absent for confirmation of target suction pick-up, and mode is
the intermediate value is used. Chatter prevention
Control output 1 configuration: When P1 (H1) is selected on the settings Sets response time.
display. 2.5 msec
Control output 2 configuration: When P2 (H2) is selected on the settings
display. 5 msec
100 msec
Setting
500 msec

Flashes
for 3 sec. Display color (7-segment)
Target object Target object ON: Red, OFF: Green
present absent
ON: Green, OFF: Red
Normally red
■ Active tuning (A-1)
See Section 11. Normally green
Within set value: Green
Outside set value: Red
Note:• Press and hold the MODE button ( ) for at least 3 seconds to return to the current * F-1 and F-2 mode only
value/reference value/hold value display from each of the mode setting screens. Values that fall between the P1 and P2
Current value settings will be displayed in green,
• Press the left side on the manual adjustment button ( ) while holding down the while values outside that range will be
mode button ( ) to return to the previous display. Reference value displayed in red.
• The current value will be displayed based on the ambient pressure conditions prevalent Hold value Power-save
at that time without regard to zero shift input when the P2 setting display is selected for Standard
A-1 mode or when the HI and Lo setting displays are selected for A-2 mode.
• The sensor must be configured manually when operating in the F-3/A-2 modes. The Eco mode
SET button ( ) will not function.
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 ■ Power-save
10. Explanation of Features The value display will be turned off during power-save operation to re-
■ Focus mode duce the amount of power consumed.
● Use of any keys during eco mode operation will revert the sensor to
Focus mode increases all display resolutions by a factor of 10.
its normal display. The sensor will return to the eco display when
Normal mode Focus mode
there is no key input for a period of 3 minutes.

■ Switching the display color

The following focus center pressures can be selected for the models Corresponds to either output 1 or output 2 based on which setting dis-
noted in the table below. (Unit: kPa) play has been selected.
* rGr can only be set when either the F-1 or F-2 mode is selected.
41 -20.0 / -30.0 / -40.0 / -50.0 / -60.0 / -70.0 / -80.0
Values that fall between the P1 and P2 settings will be displayed in
43 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 green, while values outside that range will be displayed in red.
44 80.0 / 60.0 / 40.0 / 20.0 / 0.0 / -20.0 / -40.0 / -60.0 / -80.0
48 -80.0 / -60.0 / -40.0 / -20.0 / 0.0 / 20.0 / 40.0 / 60.0 / 80.0 11. Active Tuning
* The current value is displayed as ±20% of the F.S. range with the Type Application P1 P2 T1
Automatic Manual
focus center pressure as the reference value (0). Active 2 point tuning Suction _
configuration configuration
■ Zero shift Active 1 point tuning Vacuum burst _ Automatic _
Zero shift input forces the pressure at that time to be defined as zero. configuration
This feature is useful in applications that require the detection of a cer-

Vacuum
tain amount of pressure fluctuation without being influenced by changes
in the original pressure. P1
1MPa Zero shift input
Zero shift input -0.5MPa
-0.1MPa N.G.
O.K. Time
P2
T1

Zero shift input

■ Perform these steps first
Select the setting display as indicated below before performing the
0
tuning procedures.
(Example: leak testing)
Active 2 point tuning: Select either P1 or T1 for the setting display.
Zero shift input received when a container is filled with air will allow the
Active 1 point tuning: Select P2 from the settings display.
amount of leak after a certain time to be displayed as negative pressure.
This approach eliminates the influence of small variations in the final fill ■ Active 2 point tuning / a tuning method suited for auto-
pressure of the container. matically configuring suction pick-up detection pressures
The pressure value (reference value) when zero shift input is received The zero shift timer setting is manually configured, and the sensor au-
can be verified from the current value display by pressing the button tomatically selects the best pressure setting (P1) for this value.
to switch to the reference value display. Device operation Operation
( ⇔ ) Step 1)
with no target for several
Press the button once more to return to the current value display. object present cycles
Start Sampling Finish
■ Analog output
A voltage corresponding to the pressure value is output.
* Ambient pressure compensation is also applied to analog output.
Operation
Head 1V to 5V Device operation for several
Step 2) with target cycles
AP-41/41M 0 to -101.3 kPa object present Sensitivity
AP-43 0 to +1 MPa Start Sampling Finish difference
display
AP-44/48 -101.3 to +101.3 kPa
■ Active 1 point tuning / tuning optimized for vacuum burst
* When focus mode is being used, the analog output will not be focused. detection
The sensor automatically selects the best pressure setting (P2) for
■ Peak/bottom hold display
vacuum burst detection.
The maximum (minimum) values are displayed continuously after power to
the sensor is turned on.
The active hold display indicated below is used when the A-1 mode is selected.
How to display hold values/
From current value/reference value display Setting
+ / Activates peak hold display. Start Sampling Finish display
Target object
+ /Activates bottom hold display. present
The minimum value during zero shift input is displayed for the bottom
hold during A-2 mode operation. 12. Ambient Pressure Compensation
Resetting the peak/bottom hold values/ Open the applied pressure to the surrounding air so that it equals the
Pressing for 3 seconds or more while the peak and bottom hold ambient pressure and press the button for 3 seconds or more while
values are being displayed will reset the values. the current value or reference value is being displayed.
*The values will also be reset when power to the sensor is turned off, The ambient pressure point will be corrected.
and when the device's detection mode or operating mode is changed. *1 Ambient pressure can be corrected within a range of ±5 % of F.S.
When atmospheric pressure compensation has been performed, the
● During A-1 mode operation (active hold display) settings will be saved even when power to the sensor is turned off.
The hold values are reset each time the pressure value exceeds (or falls *2 Can also be used when operating in focus mode, although for some
below) the setting, and the peak hold (bottom hold) will then vary from center pressures the display will read FFF.
this point. (Atmospheric pressure compensation is being performed.)
Peak hold value: The peak hold value will be reset once a value is
encountered that exceeds setting P1, and new peak 13. Key Lock
values will be held from that point. Disables operations that would modify the sensor’s configuration. Display
Bottom hold value: The bottom hold value will be reset once a value is content can be toggled.
encountered that falls below setting P2, and new Pressing and holding either or for at least 3 seconds while pressing
bottom values will be held from that point. button will lock the keypad and cause the display to flash.
4 * The same key combination will deactivate the key lock feature.
14. Default Mode Settings (Initialization) 16. Error Displays and Corrective Actions
■ Error displays during normal operation
The sensor ships with the following configuration.
Display Cause Solution
Detection mode
• No difference in sensitivity Adjust the air pressure device so that
(during 2 point tuning/active there will be a difference in sensitivity.
Operating mode
tuning).
N.O./N.C. switching • There is an applied pressure (Return to atmospheric pressure.)
of ±5 % of F.S. during ambient Repeat atmospheric compensation.
Analog/zero shift* pressure compensation.
• There is no sensor head Verify that a sensor head is connected
Chatter prevention
connected. and turn the power on again.
Display color • The connection to the sensor head Repair the sensor head disconnection
is broken. and turn the power to the sensor back
Power-save on.

*Press button 5 times while holding down the button to return the • An excess current is flowing to the Check the load and return it to the
control output. rated range.
sensor to its default configuration.
• Reading is falling below Return the pressure to the rated
(exceeding) configuration/display pressure range.
pressure range.
15. Specifications
• Reading is exceeding (falling Return the pressure to the rated
■ Sensor head below) configuration/display pressure range.
pressure range.
Model AP-41M/41 AP-43 AP-44 AP-48
Rated pressure 0 to 0 to +101.3 to -101.3 to • When there were not at least 2 Repeat the active tuning procedure
range -101.3 kPa 1.000 MPa -101.3 kPa +101.3 kPa shift inputs during active 2 point so that there are at least 2 shift inputs.
Pressure resistance 500 kPa 1.5 MPa 500 kPa 500 kPa tuning.
Adaptive fluids Air, non-corrosive gasses * Contact KEYENCE for information about error displays other than those
Pressure type Gage pressure Differential pressure described above.
Temperature Within ±2 % of F.S. (at 25 °C)
characteristics (in temperature range of 0 to 50 °C)

Pressure port
M5 male screw/
M3 male screw (AP-41M) PT1/8 WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
Environmental resistance

Ambient temperature 0 to +50 °C (No freezing) (1) KEYENCE warrants the Products to be free of defects in materials and
Relative humidity 35 to 85 % RH (No condensation) workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any models
or samples were shown to Buyer, such models or samples were used merely to
Vibration 10 to 55 Hz, compound amplitude 1.5 mm, 4 hours for each of XYZ axes illustrate the general type and quality of the Products and not to represent that the
Shock Resistance 1,000 m/s2, 10 times for each of XYZ axes, total 60 times Products would necessarily conform to said models or samples. Any Products
found to be defective must be shipped to KEYENCE with all shipping costs paid by
Housing material Case: PBT; Screws: SUS303 Buyer or offered to KEYENCE for inspection and examination. Upon examination
by KEYENCE, KEYENCE, at its sole option, will refund the purchase price of, or
7 g (not including cables) / 70 g (including repair or replace at no charge any Products found to be defective. This warranty
Weight 35 g/98 g
3-m cable) (4.8 g / 67.8 g for AP-41M) does not apply to any defects resulting from any action of Buyer, including but not
limited to improper installation, improper interfacing, improper repair, unauthorized
■ Amplifier modification, misapplication and mishandling, such as exposure to excessive
current, heat, coldness, moisture, vibration or outdoors air. Components which
NPN output AP-C40 wear are not warranted.
Model (2) KEYENCE is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various Products. They
PNP output AP-C40P are only suggestions, and it is Buyer's responsibility to ascertain the fitness of the
Head combination AP-41M/41 AP-43 AP-44 AP-48 Products for Buyer’s intended use. KEYENCE will not be responsible for any
Power supply voltage 12 to 24 VDC±10% Ripple (P-P) 10% or less damages that may result from the use of the Products.
Rating

(3) The Products and any samples ("Products/Samples") supplied to Buyer are not to
Current 12 V operation 24 V operation be used internally in humans, for human transportation, as safety devices or fail-
consumption Normal 780 mW (65 mA) or less 1080 mW (45 mA) or less safe systems, unless their written specifications state otherwise. Should any
Eco mode 540 mW (45 mA) or less 840 mW (35 mA) or less Products/Samples be used in such a manner or misused in any way, KEYENCE
3.5 digit two-color 7 segment LED (11 mm character height) assumes no responsibility, and additionally Buyer will indemnify KEYENCE and
Display method Display cycle: 10 times/second hold KEYENCE harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of
Configuration/display range *1 -15 to +110 % of F.S. any misuse of the Products/Samples.
(4) OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN, THE PRODUCTS/SAMPLES ARE
Operating status indicators Red LED x 2 (supports control output 1 / control output 2) PROVIDED WITH NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. ALL EXPRESS,
Resolution

Standard mode 0.1 kPa 0.001 MPa 0.1 kPa 0.1kPa IMPLIED, AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
High-resolution mode 0.01 kPa 0.1 kPa 0.02 kPa 0.02 kPa LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY
Repeatability ±0.2 % of F.S. RIGHTS, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
Hysteresis *2 Variable (standard 0.5% of F.S.) IN NO EVENT SHALL KEYENCE AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES BE LIABLE
Display temperature TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
characteristics
±1 % of F.S. or less PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE,
Response (chatter Selectable from 1, 2.5, 5, 100, 500 ms BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION, LOSS OR
prevention feature) (1 ms during high-speed mode operation) INACCURACY OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS, THE COST
Zero shift input Input time 2 ms or greater (Switchable with analog output.) OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTED GOODS, SERVICES OR
NPN open collector Max. 100 mA (40 V or less) TECHNOLOGIES, OR FOR ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN
Control
NPN output Residual voltage 1 V or less, 2 outputs (NO/NC switchable) CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS, EVEN
IF KEYENCE OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES WAS ADVISED OF A
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PNP output Residual voltage 1 V or less, 2 outputs (NO/NC switchable) AGAINST BUYER. In some jurisdictions, some of the foregoing warranty
Analog output 1to 5 V Output impedance 1 kΩ or less (Switchable with zero shift input.) disclaimers or damage limitations may not apply.
Ambient temperature 0 to +50 °C (No freezing) BUYER'S TRANSFER OBLIGATIONS:
Environmental
resistance

Relative humidity 35 to 85 % RH (No condensation) If the Products/Samples purchased by Buyer are to be resold or delivered
10 to 55 Hz, compound amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours for each of XYZ axes
to a third party, Buyer must provide such third party with a copy of this
Vibration
document, all specifications, manuals, catalogs, leaflets and written
Front case: polysarfun, information provided to Buyer pertaining to the Products/Samples.
Housing material Rear case: PBT, Front sheet: polycarbonate E 1101-3
Weight Approx. 19 g (not including cables) / Approx. 74 g (including 2-m cable)
Accessories Power cord (2-m, connector type) Head connectors, units sticker

*1 During focus mode operation, restricted to focus range.

*2 During focus mode operation, standard 0.1% of F.S.

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