363 Adjustable Range Reflective Photoelectric Sensor Amplifier Built-in Multi-voltage

EQ-500 SERIES
■■General terms and conditions.............. F-7 ■■Sensor selection guide................... P.271~
FIBER Related Information
SENSORS   Glossary of terms / General precautions........P.1455~ / P.1458~ ■■China’s CCC mark......................... P.1505
LASER
SENSORS

PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS Conforming to Low Voltage Recognition
and EMC Directive
MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
( DC-voltage type conforms
to EMC directive only )
AREA
SENSORS
LIGHT CURTAINS / Certified
SAFETY (Multi-voltege type only)
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT
SENSORS panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global
STATIC ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION
DEVICES
LASER
MARKERS
Long range sensing capability to 2.5 m 8.202 ft
PLC
Stable sensing unaffected by color or material
HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES Long sensing range Impervious to variations color or angle
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION An adjustable range to 2.5 m 8.202 ft allows plenty of The optical system has been optimized. Since the
COMPONENTS
space for installation. sensor is hardly influenced at all by angles or the gloss
FA COMPONENTS 1 m 3.281 ft sensing range type also available. Adjust of objects compared to the previous model, it is possible
the volume easily to suit your needs when using at close to detect both white objects and black objects at almost
MACHINE VISION range. a constant distance.
SYSTEMS
The difference in sensing range between white non-glossy
UV CURING paper and gray non-glossy paper (lightness: 5) is approx 5%
SYSTEMS
when set at a distance of 2 m 6.562 ft.
Hardly affected by background objects
Because the sensor doesn’t detect objects outside the
preset sensing field by using the 2-segment photodiode
adjustable range system, it will not malfunction even if
Selection
Guide
someone walks behind the sensing object or machines
Amplifier or conveyors are in the background.
Built-in
Power Supply Note: Please note that malfunction may occur when there are specular
Built-in objects or objects with a mirror-like surface in the background.
Amplifier-
separated Refer to p.368 “Mounting” of “PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER
USE” section.

CX-400
CY-100 MOUNTING OPERABILITY
EX-10
Convenient terminal block type An easy to set adjuster with indicator
EX-20
EX-30 Cabling enabled Terminal block Equipped with a 2-turn adjuster with indicator, making it
by way of a easy to set for short or long distances.
EX-40
terminal block
Adjuster
CX-440 that eliminates Distance adjuster indicator
(2-turn)
EQ-30 waste.
EQ-500 Conduit connector

MQ-W
RX-LS200
OFF-delay timer
RX adjuster (Note)
RT-610 ON-delay timer
adjuster (Note)
Note: For EQ-5□T only.
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APPLICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

Level check within the hopper Confirmation of the passage of LASER

packages on a conveyor belt SENSORS
The distance to the object can be set
to enable residual amount sensing in Can accurately detect packages even PHOTOELECTRIC
the hopper regardless of color. if they vary in SENSORS
size and color. MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
AREA
SENSORS
LIGHT CURTAINS /
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS
VARIETIES
SENSOR
OPTIONS
Equipped with both NPN and PNP outputs EQ-51□ Multi-voltage EQ-50□ SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
We’ve added a DC-voltage type Because it can function with 24 to 240 V AC and 12 to UNITS
with NPN and PNP transistor 240 V DC, almost any power supply anywhere in the WIRE-SAVING
outputs all in one sensor. Its world will do. SYSTEMS
BGS / FGS function controls MEASUREMENT
any background effects for more SENSORS
stable sensing. Convenient timer function models STATIC ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION
DEVICES
Types with an ON-delay / OFF-delay timer available.
LASER
OFF-delay, e.g. useful when the response of the MARKERS
connected device is slow, ON-delay, e.g. useful to detect
objects that take a long time to move. PLC

• Operation: ON-delay, OFF-delay HUMAN MACHINE

• Timer period: 0
 .1 to 5 sec. INTERFACES
(individual setting possible) ENERGY CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS

FA COMPONENTS
FUNCTIONS
MACHINE VISION
BGS / FGS functions make even the most challenging settings possible! EQ-51□ SYSTEMS

UV CURING
The BGS function is best suited for background not present The FGS function is best suited for background present SYSTEMS

When object and background are separated When object and background are close
BGS (Background suppression) function together
The sensor judges that an object is When the object is glossy or uneven
present when light is received at position FGS (Foreground suppression) function
A of the light-receiving element (2-segment The sensor judges that no object is present Selection
element). when light is received at position B of the light Guide
This is useful if the object and background receiving element (2-segment element) (The Amplifier
Built-in
are far apart. conveyor is detected). This function is useful Power Supply
Not affected if the background color changes if the object and the background are close Built-in
or someone passes behind the conveyor. together or if the object is glossy or uneven. Amplifier-
separated
However, sensing is impossible if there is no
background (conveyor, etc.).
CX-400
CY-100
OFF in this condition only ON in all other conditions
OFF ON For glossy
EX-10
Object absent Object present
Light received at element Light received at object EX-20
B or light not received element A OFF ON ON
Element A Element A EX-30
EX-40
Emitting
Background

element CX-440
Element B

Element B Lens EQ-30

Setting
Moving object Object distance EQ-500
in the back Conveyor Conveyor Conveyor MQ-W
Light received at element B Light received Light is not received at
Setting distance A conveyor or other at element A element B, so an object RX-LS200
is judged to be present
background must be present.
RX
Note: Refer to “BGS / FGS function (p.369)” of “PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE” for operation of BGS / FGS function. RT-610
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FIBER ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE

SENSORS

LASER Little affected by contamination on lens Waterproof

SENSORS

PHOTO- Even if the lens surface gets IP67 protection

ELECTRIC
SENSORS somewhat dirty from dust permits use in
MICRO particles, there is very little environments where
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC change in the operation field, water may splash.
SENSORS
by usage adjustable range
AREA
SENSORS system.
LIGHT
CURTAINS / Note: Sensor may detect a
SAFETY
COMPONENTS water drop itself, if it
PRESSURE / is exposed to water
FLOW splashes during
SENSORS
operation.
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS

PARTICULAR
USE ORDER GUIDE
SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS

SIMPLE
Type Appearance Sensing range Model No. Supply voltage Output Timer function
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS

WIRE-SAVING
EQ-501 –
SYSTEMS
 .1 to 2.5 m
0
MEASURE-
0.328 to 8.202 ft
With timer

MENT
SENSORS ON-delay / OFF-delay timer
EQ-501T 24 to 240 V AC
Multi-voltage

STATIC (Timer period: 0.1 to 5 sec.)

ELECTRICITY ±10 %
PREVENTION or Relay contact 1a
DEVICES
12 to 240 V DC
LASER EQ-502 ±10 % –
MARKERS
 .1 to 1.0 m
0
0.328 to 3.281 ft
With timer

PLC
ON-delay / OFF-delay timer
EQ-502T (Timer period: 0.1 to 5 sec.)
HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION EQ-511 –
VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS  .1 to 2.5 m
0 NPN
0.328 to 8.202 ft open-collector
With timer

FA
COMPONENTS transistor ON-delay / OFF-delay timer
EQ-511T
DC-voltage

(Timer period: 0.1 to 5 sec.)

MACHINE 12 to 24 V DC
VISION PNP
SYSTEMS ±10 % open-collector
UV EQ-512 transistor –
CURING
SYSTEMS  .1 to 1.0 m
0 Equipped with
0.328 to 3.281 ft 2 outputs
With timer

ON-delay / OFF-delay timer

EQ-512T (Timer period: 0.1 to 5 sec.)

Selection
Guide
OPTION
Amplifier
Built-in
Power Supply Sensor mounting bracket
Built-in
Designation Model No. Description
Amplifier-
separated
• MS-EQ5-01

Sensor mounting
bracket
MS-EQ5-01 Foot / back angled mounting bracket
CX-400

CY-100

EX-10 Two M5 (length 30 mm 1.181 in)

screws with washers and two
EX-20 nuts are attached.
EX-30

EX-40

CX-440

EQ-30

EQ-500

MQ-W

RX-LS200

RX

RT-610
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SPECIFICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
SENSORS
Multi-voltage DC-voltage
Type PHOTO-
With timer With timer With timer With timer ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Item Model No. EQ-501 EQ-501T EQ-502 EQ-502T EQ-511 EQ-511T EQ-512 EQ-512T MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
Adjustable range (Note 2,3) 0.2 to 2.5 m 0.656 to 8.202 ft 0.2 to 1.0 m 0.656 to 3.281 ft 0.2 to 2.5 m 0.656 to 8.202 ft 0.2 to 1.0 m 0.656 to 3.281 ft SENSORS

Sensing range (at max. setting distance) (Note 3) 0.1 to 2.5 m 0.328 to 8.202 ft 0.1 to 1.0 m 0.328 to 3.281 ft 0.1 to 2.5 m 0.328 to 8.202 ft 0.1 to 1.0 m 0.328 to 3.281 ft AREA
SENSORS
Hysteresis (Note 3) 10 % or less of operation distance LIGHT
CURTAINS /
24 to 240 V AC ±10 % or 12 to 240 V DC ±10 % SAFETY
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less COMPONENTS
Ripple P-P 10 % or less
PRESSURE /
AC: 4 VA or less AC: 5 VA or less AC: 4 VA or less AC: 5 VA or less FLOW
Power / Current consumption 45 mA or less SENSORS
DC: 3 W or less DC: 4 W or less DC: 3 W or less DC: 4 W or less
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
NPN open-collector transistor SENSORS

Relay contact 1a • Maximum sink current: 100 mA PARTICULAR

• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) USE
• Switching capacity: 250 V AC 3 A (resistive load) SENSORS
30 V DC 3 A (resistive load) • Residual voltage: 1 V or less (at 100 mA sink current)
• Electrical life: 100,000 or more switching operations 0.4 V or less (at 16 mA sink current) SENSOR
Output OPTIONS
(switching frequency 1,200 operations/hour) PNP open-collector transistor
• Mechanical life: 50 million or more switching operations • Maximum source current: 100 mA SIMPLE
(switching frequency 18,000 operations/hour) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
• Residual voltage: 1 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
0.4 V or less (at 16 mA source current) WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

Output operation Switchable either Detection-ON or Detection-OFF MEASURE-

MENT
Short-circuit protection – Incorporated SENSORS
STATIC
Response time 20 ms or less (For EQ-50□T depends on the setting timer period) 2 ms or less (For EQ-51□T depends on the setting timer period) ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION
DEVICES
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
LASER
MARKERS
Stability indicator Green LED (lights up under stable operating condition)

Distance adjuster 2-turn mechanical adjuster with indicator PLC

Sensing mode – Switchable either BGS or FGS function HUMAN

MACHINE
Incorporated with Incorporated with Incorporated with Incorporated with INTERFACES
variable variable variable variable ENERGY
– – – – CONSUMPTION
Timer function (0.1 to 5 sec.) (0.1 to 5 sec.) (0.1 to 5 sec.) (0.1 to 5 sec.) VISUALIZATION
ON-delay / ON-delay / ON-delay / ON-delay / COMPONENTS
OFF-delay timer OFF-delay timer OFF-delay timer OFF-delay timer FA
COMPONENTS
Automatic interference prevention function Incorporated (Note 4)
MACHINE
Protection IP67 (IEC) VISION
SYSTEMS

Ambient temperature –20 to +55 °C –4 to +131 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: –30 to +70 °C –22 to +158 °F UV
CURING
SYSTEMS
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Environmental resistance

Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 3,000 ℓx at the light-receiving face

2,000 V AC for one min. among supply terminals, non-supply
1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals
Voltage withstandability metal parts and relay contact output terminals, 1,000 V AC for
connected together and enclosure
one min. between relay contacts
100 MΩ, or more, with 500 V DC megger among supply Selection
20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply Guide
Insulation resistance terminals, non-supply metal parts and relay contact output
terminals connected together and enclosure Amplifier
terminals as well as between relay contacts Built-in
Power Supply
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each Built-in
Amplifier-
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each separated

Emitting element Infrared LED (Peak emission wavelength: 855 nm 0.034 mil, modulated)

Receiving element 2-segment photodiode CX-400

CY-100
Material Enclosure: ABS, Front cover: Polycarbonate, Display cover: Polycarbonate
EX-10
Connection method Screw-on terminal connection
EX-20
Cable Suitable for round cable ø9 to ø11 mm ø0.354 to ø0.433 in
EX-30
Cable length Total length up to 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cabtyre cable.
EX-40
Weight Net weight: 100 g approx. Net weight: 85 g approx.
CX-440
Accessory Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc.
EQ-30
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73.4 °F.
EQ-500
2) The adjustable range stands for the maximum sensing range which can be set with the distance adjuster. The sensor can also detect an object 0.1 m
0.328 ft, or more, away. MQ-W
3) The adjustable range, sensing range and hysteresis are specified for white non-glossy paper (200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in) as the object.
4) Note that the detection may be unstable depending on the mounting conditions or the sensing object. In the state that this product is mounted, be sure RX-LS200
to check the operation with the actual sensing object. Refer to “Automatic interference function (p.368)” of “PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE” for RX
details.
RT-610
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FIBER
SENSORS
I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS
LASER
SENSORS
EQ-501(T)  EQ-502(T)
PHOTO- I/O circuit diagram Terminal arrangement diagram
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
Terminal No.
MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC 1 Supply voltage
SENSORS
Multi-voltage 24 to 240 V AC ±10 %
AREA circuit or 1 2
Sensor circuit

SENSORS 12 to 240 V DC ±10 %

2
LIGHT 3 4
CURTAINS /
SAFETY Output relay
COMPONENTS
3
PRESSURE / Relay contact output
FLOW (1a)
SENSORS 4

INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY Internal circuit
SENSORS

PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS
EQ-511(T)  EQ-512(T)
SENSOR I/O circuit diagram Terminal arrangement diagram
OPTIONS
Terminal No.
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS D +V
1
WIRE-SAVING ZD2
Tr2 100 mA max. 1 2
Sensor circuit

SYSTEMS
4 Load
MEASURE- Output (PNP) + 3 4
Load 12 to 24 V DC
MENT ±10 %
SENSORS Output (NPN) –
3
STATIC
ELECTRICITY Tr1 100 mA max.
ZD1
PREVENTION 2
DEVICES 0V
LASER Internal circuit Users’ circuit
MARKERS

PLC Symbols ... D: Reverse supply polarity protection diode

ZD1, ZD2: Surge absorption zener diode
HUMAN Tr1: NPN output transistor
MACHINE
INTERFACES Tr2: PNP output transistor
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION

SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)

COMPONENTS

FA
COMPONENTS

MACHINE EQ-501(T)  EQ-511(T)
VISION
SYSTEMS
Sensing fields Correlation between material
UV
CURING
• Setting distance: 1 m 3.281 ft • Setting distance: 2.5 m 8.202 ft (200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in) and sensing range
SYSTEMS
4
White non- Gray non-glossy paper 13.123 White non- Gray non-glossy paper
glossy paper Lightness: 5 glossy paper Lightness: 5
1 2.5
3.281 3 8.202
Sensing range L (m ft)
Setting distance L (m ft)
Setting distance L (m ft)

9.843

200 × 200 mm These bars indicate

Selection 2 the sensing range
Guide 7.874 × 7.874 in 6.562
0.5 Non-glossy paper with the respective
Amplifier 200 × 200 mm
Built-in
1.640 7.874 × 7.874 in 1 2.5 m objects when the
• • •8.202 ft distance adjuster is
L ℓ 1 L ℓ Non-glossy paper 3.281
Power Supply set to a sensing range
Built-in 3.281 Sensor 1m
• • •3.281 ft of 2.5 m 8.202 ft / 1 m
Amplifier- 3.281 ft long,
separated Sensor
0 0 0 respectively, with
20 10 0 10 20 20 10 0 10 20 white non-glossy
paper (Lightness: 5)
glossy paper

Plywood
Cardboard

Black rubber
White non-

0.787 0.394 0.394 0.787 0.787 0.394 0.394 0.787 paper.

Gray non-grossy

Left Center Right Left Center Right

CX-400
Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in)
CY-100

EX-10 Correlation between color Correlation between sensing object size

EX-20 (200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in non-glossy paper) and sensing range Emitted beam and sensing range
EX-30 These bars indicate
the sensing range with Setting distance: 2.5 m 8.202 ft
ø70 mm
EX-40 the respective colors 2.5 ø2.756 in 2.5
2.5 8.202
when the distance 8.202
Sensing range L (m ft)

8.202
Sensing range L (m ft)

CX-440 adjuster is set to a ø56 mm

2
Distance L (m ft)

sensing range of 2.5 m ø2.205 in 2

6.562 6.562
EQ-30 8.202 ft / 1 m 3.281 ft This curve shows
long, respectively, with 1.5 ø42 mm
ø1.654 in the characteristics
EQ-500 white non-glossy 4.921 with the maximum
paper. ø26 mm White sensing range set
1 1 1 non-glossy paper L
MQ-W The sensing range ø1.024 in to 2.5 m 8.202 ft,
3.281 3.281 3.281
also varies depending with white
on material. 0.5 ø20 mm
RX-LS200 ø0.787 in non-glossy paper
1.640 (200 × 200 mm
2.5 m Sensor 7.874 × 7.874 in).
RX 0 • • • 8.202 ft 0
0 50 100 150 200
Gray
(Lightness: 8)
Gray
(Lightness: 5)
White

Brown
Orange
Red

Green
Blue
Yellow

RT-610 1m 1.969 3.937 5.906 7.874

• • • 3.281 ft White non-glossy paper
side length a (mm in)
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SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL) FIBER

SENSORS

EQ-502 (T)  EQ-512 (T) LASER

SENSORS

Sensing fields Correlation between material PHOTO-

ELECTRIC
• Setting distance: 0.5 m 1.640 ft • Setting distance: 1 m 3.281 ft (200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in) and sensing range SENSORS
0.8 MICRO
White non- White non- PHOTO-
2.625 Gray non-glossy paper Gray non-glossy paper ELECTRIC
glossy paper glossy paper Lightness: 5 SENSORS
Lightness: 5
1 1

Setting distance L (m ft)

Setting distance L (m ft)

0.6 3.281 3.281 AREA

Sensing range L (m ft)

1.969 SENSORS

LIGHT
200 × 200 mm 200 × 200 mm These bars indicate CURTAINS /
0.4 SAFETY
1.312 7.874 × 7.874 in 7.874 × 7.874 in the sensing range with COMPONENTS
Non-glossy paper 0.5 Non-glossy paper 0.5 the respective objects
1.640 1.640 1m PRESSURE /
• • •3.281 ft when the distance FLOW
0.2 L ℓ L ℓ adjuster is set to a SENSORS
0.656 0.5 m sensing range of 1 m
• • •1.640 ft 3.281 ft / 0.5 m 1.640 ft INDUCTIVE
Sensor Sensor long, respectively, with PROXIMITY
0 SENSORS
0 0 white non-glossy
20 10 0 10 20 20 10 0 10 20

glossy paper

Plywood
Cardboard

Black rubber
paper (Lightness: 5)
paper. PARTICULAR

White non-

Gray non-grossy
0.787 0.394 0.394 0.787 0.787 0.394 0.394 0.787 USE
Left Center Right Left Center Right SENSORS
Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in)
SENSOR
OPTIONS
Correlation between color (200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in non-glossy paper) and sensing range Emitted beam Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
These bars indicate SIMPLE
Setting distance: 1 m 3.281 ft WIRE-SAVING
the sensing range with UNITS
the respective colors 1 ø26 mm 1
1 when the distance ø1.024 in
3.281 3.281 WIRE-SAVING

Sensing range L (m ft)

3.281
Sensing range L (m ft)

adjuster is set to a SYSTEMS

Distance L (m ft)

sensing range of 1 m
3.281 ft / 0.5 m 1.640 ft This curve shows the MEASURE-
long, respectively, with MENT
characteristics with SENSORS
white non-glossy ø20 mm the maximum
0.5 0.5 0.5 White non-
paper. 1.640 ø0.787 in 1.640 L sensing range set to STATIC
1.640 The sensing range glossy paper ELECTRICITY
1 m 3.281 ft, with PREVENTION
also varies depending white non-glossy DEVICES
on material. paper
(200 × 200 mm LASER
1m Sensor MARKERS
• • •3.281 ft 7.874 × 7.874 in).
0
0 50 100 150 200
Gray
(Lightness: 8)
Gray
(Lightness: 5)
White

Brown
Orange
Red

Green
Blue
Yellow

0.5 m 1.969 3.937 5.906 7.874

• • •1.640 ft White non-glossy paper PLC
side length a (mm in)
HUMAN

PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE

MACHINE
Refer to p.1458~ for general precautions. INTERFACES
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
• When a specular body is present below the sensor, use the VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS
• Never use this product as a sensing device sensor by tilting it slightly upwards to avoid faulty operation. FA
for personnel protection. COMPONENTS
• In case of using sensing devices for Incorrect Correct
MACHINE
personnel protection, use products which Specular Specular
VISION
SYSTEMS
meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, face face
UV
ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection CURING
SYSTEMS
applicable in each region or country. Tilt

Mounting M5 nut • This product is not easily affected by the reflected light
M5 (length 30 mm 1.181 in) intensity since this sensor is the adjustable range reflective
• The tightening torque screw with washers
type. When the reflected light intensity is remarkably low,
should be 0.8 N·m or less. the sensing range may be affected. In that case, mount the
Selection
• Care must be taken sensor, while checking light-up of the stable indicator (green). Guide
regarding the sensor Sensor
mounting
• The mounting screws of the terminal cover and display cover Amplifier
Built-in
mounting direction with blacket should certainly be tightened to maintain water-resistance; Power Supply
MS-EQ5-01 Built-in
respect to the object’s (Optional) the tightening torque of the screws should be 0.3 to 0.5 N·m. Amplifier-
direction of movement. separated

Correct Correct Incorrect

Automatic interference prevention function CX-400
• When the sensors are mounted closely, use them in the CY-100
interference prevented area, as shown below. EX-10
3 3
9.843 9.843 EX-20
Setting distance (m ft)

Setting distance (m ft)

2 L mm in 2 EX-30
6.562 or more 6.562
EX-40
Do not make the sensor 1 1
detect an object in this 3.281 Interference 3.281 Interference CX-440
direction because it may prevented area prevented area
Sensing object Sensing object Sensing object cause unstable operation. EQ-30
0 20 40 60 80 0 50 100 150 200 250
• W hen detecting a specular object (aluminum or copper foil, 0.787 1.575 2.362 3.15
L mm in
or more
L mm in
or more
L mm in
or more 1.969 3.937 5.906 7.874 9.843 EQ-500
Mounting interval L (mm in) Mounting interval L (mm in)
etc.) or an object having a glossy surface or coating, please
MQ-W
note that there are cases when the object may not be detected • Note that the detection may be unstable depending on
due to a change in angle, wrinkles on the object surface, etc. the mounting conditions or the sensing object to be used. RX-LS200
• If a specular body is present in the background, faulty operation may In the state that this product is mounted, be sure to check RX
be caused due to a small change in the angle of the background the operation with the actual sensing object to be used.
RT-610
body. In that case, install the sensor at an inclination and confirm the
operation with the actual sensing object.
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FIBER
SENSORS
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1458~ for general precautions.

LASER
SENSORS Wiring Part description
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
• Check all wiring before applying power since incorrect Stability indicator (Green)
SENSORS wiring may damage the internal circuit. Also, carefully Distance adjuster (2-turn) OFF-delay timer adjuster (Note 2)
MICRO
PHOTO- tighten the terminal screws so that the wires of adjacent
ELECTRIC
SENSORS terminals do not touch.
AREA • The mounting hole for the terminal cover fixing screws Adjuster indicator ON-delay timer adjuster (Note 2)
SENSORS
inclines 70 degrees to the terminal cover, as shown in the Operation indicator (Orange)
LIGHT
CURTAINS / figure below. Operation mode switch (Note 1)
SAFETY
COMPONENTS To avoid damaging this product or screw, take care when Notes: 1) T
 he operation mode switch of the DC-voltage type is the DIP switch.
PRESSURE / tightening or loosening a screw. Refer to ‘DC-voltage type’ of ‘Operation mode switch’ for details.
FLOW 2) Incorporated on EQ-5□T only.
SENSORS
Screw for terminal cover fixing
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
Operation mode switch
PARTICULAR
USE
Multi-voltage type (L-ON / D-ON mode only)
SENSORS
Screwdriver

SENSOR
OPTIONS Operation mode switch Description
SIMPLE • To maintain water-resistance, the cable should have
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS an outer diameter between ø9 to ø11 mm ø0.354 to
WIRE-SAVING
ø0.433 in with a smooth covering material that allows the Detection-ON mode is obtained when the switch
SYSTEMS attached conduit connector to be securely tightened; the is turned fully clockwise (L side).

MEASURE- tightening torque of the screw should be of 1.5 to 2.0 N·m.

MENT
SENSORS • If an external surge voltage exceeding 4 kV is impressed
STATIC (DC-voltage type: 1 kV), the internal circuit will be Detection-OFF mode is obtained when the switch
ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION damaged, and a surge suppressing element should be is turned fully counterclockwise (D side).
DEVICES
used.
LASER
MARKERS • Prepare the cable end as shown below. Note: T
 urn the operation mode switch gradually and lightly with the attached
screwdriver. Turning with excessive strength will cause damage to the
PLC Conduit connector construction and cabling adjuster.
37 mm
HUMAN 1.457 in DC-voltage type
MACHINE
INTERFACES Power supply
ENERGY L-ON / D-ON mode L D
CONSUMPTION Conduit connector BGS / FGS mode BGS FGS
VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS Timer mode OFF Timer ON
Output
FA Not used N.C. N.C.
COMPONENTS
Gland packing (Note) Gland 25 mm
0.984 in
MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS
Note: When assembling the conduit connector, pay attention to the direction BGS / FGS function (DC-voltage type only)
of the gland packing.
UV
CURING Furthermore, in order to maintain water-resistance, fit the gland • DC-voltage type sensor incorporates BGS / FGS function.
SYSTEMS packing such that the seating surface of the gland packing contacts Select either the BGS or FGS function depending on the
the packing holder part of the terminal cover evenly. positions of the background and sensing object.
• The size of conduit is M20 × 1.5 mm 0.787 in. • BGS / FGS function is set with the operation mode
switch.
• If pressure terminals are to be used, affix the connected
pressure terminals to a terminal (M3.5 screw). • FGS function is used when the sensing object contacts
the background (conveyor, etc).
Selection
Guide Dimensions of the suitable crimp terminals • Depends on a selection of either BGS or FGS function,
(Unit: mm in)
Amplifier
Built-in the output operation changes as follows.
Power Supply
Built-in Round type Y-shaped type
Amplifier- Detectable range
separated

ø 3.6 22 0.866 22 0.866 Setting distance

CX-400 ø 0.142 or less 3.6 0.142 or less
or more or more 10 0.394
10 0.394 Non-detectable area
CY-100 or less or less
7.5 0.295 7 0.276 7.5 0.295 7 0.276 ON
EX-10 or less or less or less or less L-ON
OFF
EX-20 17 0.669 BGS
17 0.669
or less or less ON
EX-30 (After crimping)
D-ON
(After crimping) OFF
EX-40
ON
L-ON
CX-440 Note: Use crimp terminals with insulating sleeves. OFF
FGS
EQ-30
Recommended crimp terminal: Nominal size 1.25 × 3.5 0.049 × 0.138. ON
D-ON
EQ-500
• The tightening torque for the terminal screws should be OFF
0.3 to 0.5 N·m.
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 Adjustable Range Reflective Photoelectric Sensor EQ-500 SERIES
370

PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1458~ for general precautions. FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
Timer function (EQ-5□T only) Stability indicator SENSORS

• EQ-5□T incorporates an OFF-delay timer, which is • Since the EQ-500 series uses a 2-segment photodiode PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
useful when the response of the connected device is as its receiving element, and sensing is done based SENSORS
MICRO
slow, etc., and an ON-delay timer, which is useful for on the difference in the incident beam angle of the PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
detecting objects that move slowly, for example. reflected beam from the sensing object, the output and SENSORS

• The OFF-delay and ON-delay timers can be used the operation indicator (orange) operate according to AREA
simultaneously. the object distance. SENSORS

• For DC-voltage type, set the DIP switch for the timer Furthermore, the stability indicator (green) shows the LIGHT
CURTAINS /
mode to ‘Timer ON’ side. margin of the setting distance. SAFETY
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
Time chart SENSORS
Setting distance INDUCTIVE
Sensing Detection PROXIMITY
SENSORS
condition Non-
Sensing object
Operation detection PARTICULAR
USE
ON SENSORS
Detection Output (Operation indicator) ON (Lights up)
normal operation OFF (In case of Detection-ON) OFF (Lights off) SENSOR
OPTIONS
ON
Detection ON-delay T
OFF Stability indicator Stable operating Stable operating Lights up SIMPLE
condition condition WIRE-SAVING
Lights off UNITS
ON
Unstable
Detection OFF-delay T T T
OFF operating condition WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
ON
Detection ON / OFF-delay MEASURE-
T T MENT
OFF
Others SENSORS

Non-detection ON STATIC
normal operation OFF
• Do not use during the initial transient time (50 ms) after ELECTRICITY
PREVENTION
the power supply is switched on. DEVICES
ON
Non-detection ON-delay T T T • Its distance adjuster is mechanically operated. Do not LASER
MARKERS
OFF
drop; avoid other shocks.
ON
Non-detection OFF-delay PLC
T
OFF

ON HUMAN
Non-detection MACHINE
ON / OFF-delay T T OFF INTERFACES
ENERGY
Timer period: T = 0.1 to 5 sec. (variable) CONSUMPTION
VISUALIZATION
COMPONENTS

FA
COMPONENTS
DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data in the dimensions can be downloaded from our website.
MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS

EQ-501(T)  EQ-502(T)  EQ-511(T)  EQ-512(T) Sensor UV
CURING
SYSTEMS
Assembly dimensions with sensor mounting bracket
MS-EQ5-01 (Optional) (Foot angled mounting)

Stability indicator (Green) Operation mode switch (Note 1)

Distance adjuster (2-turn) OFF-delay timer adjuster (Note 2)
6.5 (30.5)
0.256 (1.201) Selection
Guide
29
1.142 Amplifier
Adjuster indicator ON-delay timer adjuster (Note 2) 4 Built-in
Operation indicator (Orange) ø6.5 6.5 0.157 Power Supply
ø0.256 0.256 17.5 Built-in
58 0.689 Amplifier-
3-M5 nut seats (10) (10) separated
2.283 (0.394)
(on both sides) (0.394)
3-ø5.1 ø0.201
2 mounting holes
26 0.079 68 2-M5 (length 30 1.181) screws
Beam- 1.024
receiving part
2.677 CX-400

Center of beam- CY-100

emitting Center of beam-
(Center of sensing) emitting EX-10
68 58
2.677 2.283 (Center of sensing)
58 EX-20
2.283 88
22 3.465
0.866 EX-30

30 37 EX-40
5 1.181 1.457 18
0.197 0.709 CX-440
5 58
0.197 2.283 26 29 5 58
1.024 1.142 0.197 2.283 t2 EQ-30
Notes: 1) The operation mode switch of the DC-voltage type is the DIP 78 t 0.079
EQ-500
switch. 3.071
2) For EQ-5□T only. Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC) MQ-W
Two M5 (length 30 mm 1.181 in) screws with washers and two nuts are attached.
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