INUCTIVE SERIES Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor Flexible cable Metal embedding type available possible Amplifier Built-in High functionality together with robust housing and flexible cable GA-/GH -N -U/FU G-8H/8H G-N Miniature -S is an amplifier built-in inductive proximity sensor having a diameter of just ".8 mm ".5 in. -S ".8 mm ".5 in ong sensing range The non-shielded type () has twice the sensing range of the shielded type (-8M), although having the same size. Hence, it allows margin against sensing distance variations. Shielded type -8M Non-shielded type mm in mm in Various applications The series can be used for various applications because of its wide supply voltage range, -collector transistor output, sufficient output capacity and IP67 protection. Robust housing The -S uses a robust stainless steel housing. The tightening torque can be.58 N m or less. Tightening torque:.58 Nm or less Set screw M (Cup-point) A Robust housing [Stainless steel (SUS)] ". ".7 (length: mm in) Tighten from a direction the set screw perpendicular ( ) indicator. to the operation Set screw tightening position A: 5 to mm.97 to.9 in ( from the sensor end ) Conforming to EMC irective Operation indicator U Recognition Excluding -S and 5 m cable length type All models of the series are equipped with an operation indicator for easy adjustment and maintenance. Ten times greater bending durability The bending durability of the cable to repeated bending has been increased tenfold by using special alloy cores for the cable. ( ( 7
APPICATIONS Sensing screws on cassette Sensing the punch of a die Counting parts INUCTIVE Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note) Supply voltage Output Non-shielded type ORER GUIE Output operation Shielded type Non-threaded type Threaded type ".8 ".5 Robust housing type ". ".7 "5. ". M5 M8 M8 Maximum operation distance.8 mm. in ( to.6 mm to. in) Stable sensing range.8 mm. in ( to.6 mm to. in) mm in ( to.8 mm to. in).8 mm. in ( to.6 mm to. in) mm in ( to.8 mm to. in) mm in ( to.6 mm to.6 in) -S -SB -S -SB -5S -5SB -5M -5MB -8M -8MB -8M -8MB to V C % to V C to V C % to V C NPN -collector transistor Note: 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. GA-/GH -N -U/FU G-8H/8H G-N 75
INUCTIVE ORER GUIE Flexible cable type and 5 m 6. ft cable length type Flexible cable type and 5 m 6. ft cable length type (standard: m 9.8 ft) are also available. Table of model Nos. Type Standard Flexible cable type 5 m 6. ft cable length type Flexible cable & 5 m 6. ft cable length type -S -S-R -S-C5 -S-R-C5 -SB -SB-R -SB-C5 -SB-R-C5 Shielded type Non-threaded type -S -SB -5S -5SB -S-R -SB-R -5S-R -5SB-R -S-C5-5S-C5-5SB-C5 -S-R-C5-5S-R-C5-5M -5M-R -5M-C5-5M-R-C5 Threaded type -5MB -8M -8MB -5MB-R -8M-R -8MB-R -5MB-C5-8M-C5-8MB-C5-8M-R-C5-8MB-R-C5 Non-shielded type -8M -8MB -8M-C5-8MB-C5 GA-/GH -N -U/FU G-8H/8H G-N Accessories MS-SS (Sensor mounting bracket for -S type) MS-SS5 (Sensor mounting bracket for -5S type) MS-SS- (C bracket for -S type) By using the C bracket, the applicable tightening force can be doubled. 76
SPECIFICATIONS Non-threaded type Type Shielded type Flexible cable Flexible cable Flexible cable INUCTIVE Item Max. operation distance (Note ) Stable sensing range (Note ) -S -SB -S-R -SB-R -S -SB -S-R -SB-R -5S -5SB -5S-R -5SB-R.8 mm. in 5 % mm in 5 % to.6 mm to. in to.8 mm to. in Standard sensing object 55t mm.97.97t in 66t mm.6.6t in Hysteresis 5 % or less of operation distance Repeatability Supply voltage!m.787 mil or less 8!m.5 mil or less to V C % Ripple P-P % or less to V C Ripple P-P % or less Current consumption 5 ma or less Output Utilization category NPN -collector transistor Maximum sink current: 5 ma Applied voltage: V C or less (between output and V) Residual voltage:. V or less (at 5 ma sink current) C- or C- NPN -collector transistor Maximum sink current: ma (Note ) Applied voltage: V C or less (between output and V) NP Residual voltage:.5 V or less (at ma sink current). V or less (at 5 ma sink current) Output operation Short-circuit protection Max. response frequency Operation indicator Pollution degree Protection Ambient temperature Ambient humidity EMC Voltage withstandability Environmental resistance Material Cable Insulation resistance Vibration resistance Shock resistance Sensing range variation Cable extension Weight Accessories Temperature characteristics Voltage characteristics Incorporated khz.5 khz Red E (lights up when the output is ON) (Industrial environment) IP67 (IEC) 5 to7 C to58 F, Storage: 5 to8 C to76 F 5 to 95 % RH, Storage: 5 to 95 % RH 5 to 85 % RH, Storage: 5 to 95 % RH EN 58-, EN 58-, EN 697-5- 5 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure to 55 Hz frequency,.5 mm.59 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each m/s acceleration ( G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for ten times each Over ambient temperature range5 to7 C to58 F: Within % of sensing range at C 68 F Within % for % fluctuation of the supply voltage Enclosure: Stainless steel (SUS), Resin part: TPX 5 MΩ, or more, with 5 V C megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure.8 mm -core oil, heat and cold resistant 9.8 ft long. mm -core flexible, oil and heat resistant 9.8 ft long MS-SS (Sensor mounting bracket): pc. MS-SS- (C bracket): pc..8 mm -core oil, heat and cold resistant 9.8 ft long. mm -core flexible, oil and heat resistant 9.8 ft long. mm -core oil, heat and cold resistant 9.8 ft long Extension up to total m 8.8 ft is possible with. mm, or more, cable. g approx. 55 g approx. 5 MΩ, or more, with 5 V C megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure m/s acceleration ( G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for ten times each Over ambient temperature range5 to7 C to58 F: Within5 % of sensing range at C 68 F Within.5 % for5 % fluctuation of the supply voltage Enclosure: Brass (Nickel plated) Resin part: ABS.5 mm -core flexible, oil and heat resistant 9.8 ft long MS-SS5 (Sensor mounting bracket): pc. Notes: ) 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. Notes: ) The maximum sink current varies depending on the ambient temperature. Refer to I/O CIRCUIT AN WIRING IAGRAMS (p.79) for details. GA-/GH -N -U/FU G-8H/8H G-N 77
INUCTIVE SPECIFICATIONS Threaded type Type Item Max. operation distance (Note ) Stable sensing range (Note ) Standard sensing object Hysteresis Repeatability Supply voltage Current consumption Output Utilization category Shielded type Non-shielded type Flexible cable Flexible cable -5M -5MB -5M-R -5MB-R -8M -8MB -8M-R -8MB-R -8M -8MB.8 mm. in5 % mm in5 % mm in5 % to.6 mm to. in to.8 mm to. in to.6 mm to.6 in 5 5t mm.97.97t in 8 8t mm.5.5t in t mm.7.7t in 5 % or less of operation distance % or less of operation distance!m.787 mil or less 8!m.5 mil or less!m.575 mil or less to V C % Ripple P-P % or less to V C Ripple P-P % or less 5 ma or less NPN -collector transistor Maximum sink current: 5 ma Applied voltage: V C or less (between output and V) Residual voltage:. V or less (at 5 ma sink current) NPN -collector transistor Maximum sink current: ma (Note ) Applied voltage: V C or less (between output and V) Residual voltage:.5 V or less (at ma sink current). V or less (at 5 ma sink current) C- or C- GA-/GH -N -U/FU G-8H/8H G-N Output operation Short-circuit protection Max. response frequency Operation indicator Pollution degree Protection Ambient temperature Ambient humidity EMC Voltage withstandability Environmental resistance Material Cable Insulation resistance Vibration resistance Shock resistance Sensing range variation Cable extension Weight (Note ) Accessories Temperature characteristics Voltage characteristics Incorporated khz 5 Hz Red E (lights up when the output is ON) (Industrial environment) IP67 (IEC) 5 to7 C to58 F, Storage: 5 to8c to76 F 5 to 95 % RH, Storage: 5 to 95 % RH 5 to 85 % RH, Storage: 5 to 95 % RH EN 58-, EN 58-, EN 697-5- 5 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure 5 MΩ, or more, with 5 V C megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure to 55 Hz frequency,.5 mm.59 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each m/s acceleration ( G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for ten times each Over ambient temperature range5 to7 C to58 F: Within % of sensing range at C 68 F Within % for % fluctuation of the supply voltage Enclosure: Brass (Nickel plated) Resin part: TPX.8 mm -core oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable, m 9.8 ft long. mm -core flexible, oil and heat resistant 9.8 ft long 5 MΩ, or more, with 5 V C megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure m/s acceleration ( G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for ten times each Over ambient temperature range5 to7 C to58 F: Within 5 % of sensing range at C 68 F Within.5 % for5 % fluctuation of the supply voltage. mm -core oil, heat and cold resistant 9.8 ft long Enclosure: Brass (Nickel plated) Resin part: ABS Extension up to total m 8.8 ft is possible with. mm, or more, cable. Nut: pcs. Toothed lock washer: pc..5 mm -core flexible, oil and heat resistant 9.8 ft long g approx. 6 g approx. Nut: pcs. Toothed lock washer: pcs. Nut: pcs. Toothed lock washer: pc. Nut: pcs. Toothed lock washer: pcs. m/s acceleration ( G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each. mm -core, oil, heat and cold resistant 9.8 ft long Extension up to total m 8.8 ft is possible with. mm, or more, cable. Nut: pcs. Toothed lock washer: pc. Notes: ) 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. Notes: ) The maximum sink current varies depending on the ambient temperature. Refer to I/O CIRCUIT AN WIRING IAGRAMS (p.79) for details. Notes: ) The given weight of the threaded type includes the weight of two nuts and one toothed lock washer. 78
I/O CIRCUIT AN WIRING IAGRAMS -5S -8M I/O circuit diagram Wiring diagram INUCTIVE Color code Brown Sensor circuit Tr Z (Brown)V oad (Black) Output ma max. (Note) (Blue) V to V C Black Blue oad to V C Internal circuit Users circuit Symbols... : Reverse supply polarity protection diode Z: Surge absorption zener diode Tr : NPN output transistor If a capacitor of!f or more is connected between V and output or betweenv and output, connect a Ω resistor in series as shown below. Internal circuit -S -5M -S I/O circuit diagram Sensor circuit Z Tr Internal circuit (Brown) V (Black) Output Ω (Blue) V Users circuit Color code (Brown)V oad (Black) Output (Note) (Blue) V V!F or more Signal!F or more V 5 ma max. Users circuit Symbols... : Reverse supply polarity protection diode Z: Surge absorption zener diode Tr : NPN output transistor Without the resistor, the shortcircuit protection is activated by the charge or discharge current of the capacitor, so that it results in delaying the response whenever the sensor switches. The connected resistor solves this problem. to V C % Note: -S, -S and -5M do not incorporate a short-circuit protection at the output. o not connect them directly to a power supply or a capacitive load. Note: The maximum sink current varies depending on the ambient temperature. Max. sink current (ma) Wiring diagram 5 55 Ambient temperature ( C F) Brown Black Blue oad 7 58 to V C % GA-/GH -N -U/FU G-8H/8H G-N 79
INUCTIVE Setting distance (mm in) SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICA) -S -5M -S Sensing field Standard sensing object 55t mm.97.97t in # eft Center Right Operating point?(mm in) Sensing range (mm in) Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range As the sensing object size becomes smaller than aa mm aa in t mm t in 5.97.9 5.59 Sensing object side length a (mm in).787 the standard size (iron sheet 55t mm.97.97t in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. GA-/GH -N -U/FU G-8H/8H G-N Setting distance (mm in) Setting distance (mm in) Setting distance (mm in) -5S Sensing field Standard sensing object 66t mm.6.6t in # eft Center Right Operating point?(mm in) -8M Sensing field Standard sensing object 88t mm.5.5t in # eft Center Right Operating point?(mm in) Sensing field Standard sensing object t mm.7.7t in # Sensing range (mm in) Sensing range (mm in) Sensing range (mm in) Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range As the sensing object size becomes smaller than aa mm aa in t mm t in 5.97.9 5.59 Sensing object side length a (mm in).787 Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range aa mm aa in t mm t in 5.97.9 5.59 Sensing object side length a (mm in).787 Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range aa mm aa in t mm t in the standard size (iron sheet 66t mm.6.6t in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet 88t mm.5.5t in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard size (iron sheet t mm.7.7t in), the sensing range shortens as shown in the left figure. eft Center Right Operating point?(mm in).9.787 Sensing object side length a (mm in).575 75
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE This product is not a safety sensor. Its use is not intended or designed to protect life and prevent body injury or property damage from dangerous parts of machinery. It is a normal object detection sensor. Mounting The tightening torque should be as given below. Mounting with set screw <Shielded threaded type> Tighten the set screw on the flat surface of the sensor without applying excessive force. Make sure to use a set screw with a cup-point end. Set screw (M or less) (Note) A Note: To fasten -5M, use a M or less set screw. Set screw tightening position A (mm in) -5M 5 to.97 to.9-8m 8 to.5 to.866 -S 5 to When using.97 to.9 the C bracket -S 5 to.97 to.9 8 to -5S.5 to.787 to.57 to.866.8.8 5.97.9 Tightening torque.9 N m.9 N m <Non-threaded type and non-shielded threaded type> Set screw B (mm in) C (mm in) Tightening torque B (M or less) C.9 N m.58 N m.58 N m.9 N m.9 N m Note: The protrusion should be kept C (mm in) or more to avoid reduction of sensing range. To fasten -S and -S, use a M or less set screw and tighten it from a direction perpendicular to the operation indicator. Operation indicator Set screw When using the C bracket, place it on the sensor at a distance of mm.8 in or more from the sensor end. C bracket mm.8 in or more Operation indicator Operation indicator To fasten the non-shielded threaded type, tighten the set screw on the flat surface of the sensor. -5M -8M (mm in) Tightening torque to to.8.9 N m.8 or more.7 N m to.8 to..7 N m. or more. N m 9 to.5 to..98 N m. or more. N m Refer to p.5l for general precautions. Mounting with nut Note that the maximum tightening torque differs according to the location of the nuts. <Shielded threaded type> Mounting plate Attached toothed lock washer ( pcs. attached for -R' type only) <Non-shielded threaded type> Note: Mount such that the nuts do not protrude from the threaded portion. Attached toothed lock washer Mounting plate INUCTIVE GA-/GH -N -U/FU G-8H/8H G-N 75
INUCTIVE GA-/GH -N -U/FU G-8H/8H G-N PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE istance from surrounding metal As metal around the sensor may affect the sensing performance, pay attention to the following points. Influence of surrounding metal The surrounding metal will affect the sensing performance. Keep the minimum distance specified in the table below. Background metal -S -S -5S -5M -8M E (mm in).8.8.8 8.5 Embedding of the sensor in metal Sensing range may decrease if the sensor is completely embedded in metal. Especially for the non-threaded type and the non-shielded type, keep the minimum distance specified in the table below. G E Mutual interference When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face to face, keep the minimum separation distance specified below to avoid mutual interference. Face to face mounting F H Parallel mounting J Metal -S -S -5S -S -S -5S -5M -8M F (mm in).8.8 5.97.9 H (mm in) 6.6 6.6.787.9.787 5.969 G (mm in) " ".7 " ".7 "5. ".66 " " J (mm in) 6.6 6.6 5.59.9 5.59 Metal Iron Stainless steel (SUS) Brass Aluminum -S -S.65 approx..6 approx.. approx. Refer to p.5l for general precautions. Sensing range The sensing range is specified for the standard sensing object. With a non-ferrous metal, the sensing range is obtained by multiplying with the correction coefficient specified below. Correction coefficient -5M.8 approx..6 approx..58 approx. -5S -8M.7 approx.. approx..5 approx. Note: The sensing range also changes if the sensing object is plated. Others o not use during the initial transient time ( ms) after the power supply is switched on. When the sensor is mounted on a moving base, stress should not be applied to the sensor cable joint. Sensors attached with flexible cable are also available. They are identified by the suffix -R at the end of the model No. Stress Stress -S, -S and -5M do not incorporate a short-circuit protection at the output. o not connect them directly to a power supply or a capacitive load. 75
IMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CA data in the dimensions can be downloaded from the SUNX website: http://www.sunx.co.jp/ -S Sensor -S Sensor INUCTIVE 9.78 9.78 ".8 ".5 ".6 ". cable, m 9.8 ft long ". ".7 ".6 ". cable, m 9.8 ft long -5S "5. ". -8M.7 7..9 "5 ".59 MS-SS- Flat part Sensor 7..67.8 Sensor.8 t.5 t.8 6.6 M8 thread ".5 ".8 cable, m 9.8 ft long.8 Toothed lock washer (Internally toothed) ".5 ".8 cable, m 9.8 ft long "5 ".97 C bracket for -S (Accessory) (.75) (.87).55 Note: By using the C bracket, the applicable tightening force can be doubled. A -5M " ".9 B 8.5..7 Flat part.7 7..9 MS-SS MS-SS5 8.5 6.6 "6. ".5 "5 ".59 Sensor Toothed lock washer (Internally toothed) 8.79 9.78 M5.5. thread Sensor.8 Flat part.95 6.6 M8 thread ".8 ".5 ".6 ". cable, m 9.8 ft long.8 Toothed lock washer (Internally toothed) "5 ".97 ".5 ".8 cable, m 9.8 ft long Sensor mounting bracket for -S (Accessory) Sensor mounting bracket for -5S (Accessory) -".5 ".8 mounting holes C MS-SS MS-SS5 Symbol A B C 6.6 9.5 6..8.9.9 8.79.9 8..7 6.. Applicable model No. -S -5S GA-/GH -N -U/FU G-8H/8H G-N Material: Nylon 66 75