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Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor
GX-F/H
SERIES
Related Information
Amplifier Built-in
■
General terms and conditions........... F-17
■
Glossary of terms........................ P.1386~
■
Sensor selection guide ................. P.757~
■
General precautions ..................... P.1405
Conforming to
EMC Directive
panasonic-electric-works.net/sunx
SUNX website
http://www.sunx.com
PNP output
Oil resistant
type available
Different freq.
type available
Industry No. 1* in stable sensing
Can be installed with ample space
* Based on research conducted by Panasonic Electric Works SUNX
as of August 2010 among equivalent rectangular inductive sensors.
This sensor has the longest stable sensing range among the same level of rectangular inductive proximity sensors in
the industry. It is easy to install the sensor.
Maximum operation distance
Stable sensing range
GX-F/H
series
Type
GX-□6
GX-□8
GX-□12
Previous
model
Maximum
operation
distance
1.6 mm
0.063 in
2.5 mm
0.098 in
4.0 mm
0.157 in
5.0 mm
0.197 in
8.0 mm
0.315 in
Stable sensing range
GX-F/H
series
0 to 1.3 mm
0.051 in
0 to 2.1 mm
0.083 in
0 to 3.3 mm
0.130 in
0 to 4.2 mm
0.165 in
0 to 6.7 mm
0.264 in
Previous model
0 to 1.2 mm
0.047 in
0 to 1.8 mm
0.709 in
0 to 3.0 mm
0.118 in
0 to 4.0 mm
0.157 in
0 to 6.4 mm
0.252 in
GX-□15
Long sensing
range
Selection
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in
Amplifier-
separated
* With standard sensing object
Variation at the maximum operation distance is within ±8 %
Thorough adjustment and control of sensing sensitivity
greatly reduces individual sensor differences and
variations.
The work of adjusting sensor positions when using
multiple sensors and when sensors have been replaced
is much easier.
Example:
GX-□8
0.4 mm
0.016 in
or less
Operation distance variation: 0.4 mm
0.016 in
or less*
Temperature characteristics vary within ±8 %
Components such as the sensor coil and core and
product design have been totally revised to provide
excellent temperature characteristics.
Stable sensing can be obtained regardless of the time of
day or the yearly season.
Rate of variation in sensing range [%]
GX-F/H
series
Previous models
Sensing range within temperatures
of –25 to +70 °C
(–13 to +158 °F) are within
±8 % of the range at +23 °C (+73 °F)
Previous models:
within
+15
%
–10
GX-F/H
GXL
GL
GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
Standard
sensing object
60%
less
For the
GX- 8
Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm
0.098 in
± 8 %
(2.3 to 2.7 mm
0.091 to 0.106 in)
Operation distance variation: 1.0 mm
0.039 in
or less
1.0 mm
0.039 in
or less
Standard
sensing
object
16.0
14.0
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
–2.0
23 °C
73 °F
(
)
–20 –10
–4 14
0
32
10
50
20
68
30
86
40 50 60 70
104 122 140 158
Ambient temperature [°C
°F]
* Typical
Previous
model
Maximum operation distance: 2.5 mm
0.098 in
± 20 %
Image
(2.0 to 3.0 mm
0.079 to 0.118 in)
* Not including temperature characteristics.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor
GX-F/H
SERIES
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PROXIMITY
SENSORS
APPLICATIONS
Muting control of light curtains
Positioning processing equipment
Positioning metal pallets
ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
PARTICULAR
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10 times the durability!
(Compared to previous models)
The new integrated construction method used provides shock resistance of 10,000 m/s
2
(approx. 1,000 G in X, Y and Z directions
for three times each), and vibration resistance clears durability tests of between 10 and 500 Hz (3 mm
0.118 in
amplitude in X, Y
and Z directions for 2 hours each). In addition, resistance to impulse noise is approx. three times greater than for previous models.
Checking up / down
operation of
compact molding
equipment
Sensing presence of metallic
objects on a part feeder
Shock resistance:
1,000 G
Vibration resistance: 500 Hz
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Highly resistant to water or oil!
IP68g* protective construction
The new integrated construction method used improves
environmental resistance performance.
The IP68g prevents damage to the sensor by stopping
water and oil getting inside.
* For details, refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS”.
FUNCTIONS
Indicators are easy to see over a wide field of view
A prism with a wide field of view has been developed. This
has greatly improved the visibility of the operation indicators.
GX-H
GX-F
Selection
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in
Amplifier-
separated
GX-F/H
MOUNTING
GXL
Tightening strength increased with no damage! (excluding GX-□6)
A metal sleeve has been inserted.
It prevents the sensor from being damaged by tightening
too much.
GX- 8, GX- 12
GX- 15
Metal sleeve
Conductor thickness doubled to make wiring much easier! (GX-□6/□8 only)
The conductor’s thickness was doubled for the
GX-□6/□8.
This makes it easier to handle and perform crimping
work on the cables. In addition, the tensile strength of the
crimping area has become higher.
0.08 mm
2
Previous model
0.15 mm
2
GX- 8
GL
GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
Metal sleeve
Approx. 1.4 times
greater than before
M3 screw
Tightening torque: 0.7 N m or less
M3 screw
Tightening torque: 1 N m or less
Conductor thickness approx.
2 times greater
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Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor
GX-F/H
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ORDER GUIDE
GX-6 type
Type
Front sensing
Appearance (mm
in)
Sensing range (Note 1)
Model No.
(Note 2)
GX-F6A
GX-F6AI
Output
Output operation
Normally open
6
0.236
6
0.236
NPN output
24.5
0.965
GX-F6B
GX-F6BI
GX-H6A
GX-H6AI
GX-H6B
GX-H6BI
GX-F6A-P
GX-F6AI-P
GX-F6B-P
GX-F6BI-P
GX-H6A-P
GX-H6AI-P
PNP open-collector
transistor
NPN open-collector
transistor
Normally closed
Top sensing
Normally open
6
0.236
6
0.236
25
0.984
Maximum
operation distance
1.6 mm
0.063 in
(0 to 1.3 mm
0 to 0.051 in)
Normally closed
Front sensing
Normally open
6
0.236
6
0.236
PNP output
24.5
0.965
Stable sensing range
Normally closed
Top sensing
Normally open
6
0.236
6
0.236
25
0.984
GX-H6B-P
GX-H6BI-P
Normally closed
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.
GX-8 type
Type
Front sensing
Appearance (mm
in)
Sensing range (Note 1)
Model No.
(Note 2)
GX-F8A
Output
Output operation
Normally open
7.4
0.291
8
0.315
23
0.906
GX-F8AI
GX-F8B
GX-F8BI
GX-H8A
GX-H8AI
GX-H8B
GX-H8BI
GX-F8A-P
GX-F8AI-P
23
0.906
NPN output
Normally closed
NPN open-collector
transistor
Normally open
Top sensing
8.2
0.323
8
0.315
Selection
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in
Amplifier-
separated
25
0.984
Maximum
operation distance
2.5 mm
0.098 in
(0 to 2.1 mm
0 to 0.083 in)
Normally closed
Front sensing
Normally open
7.4
0.291
8
0.315
Stable sensing range
PNP output
GX-F/H
GXL
GL
GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
GX-F8B-P
GX-F8BI-P
GX-H8A-P
GX-H8AI-P
PNP open-collector
transistor
Normally closed
Top sensing
Normally open
8.2
0.323
8
0.315
25
0.984
GX-H8B-P
GX-H8BI-P
Normally closed
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.
Rectangular-shaped Inductive Proximity Sensor
GX-F/H
SERIES
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GX-12 type
Type
Front sensing
Appearance (mm
in)
Sensing range (Note 1)
Model No.
(Note 2)
GX-F12A
Output
Output operation
Normally open
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
AREA
SENSORS
LIGHT
CURTAINS
PRESSURE /
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SENSORS
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PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS
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OPTIONS
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7.1
0.280
12
0.472
27.8
1.094
GX-F12AI
GX-F12B
GX-F12BI
GX-H12A
GX-H12AI
GX-H12B
GX-H12BI
GX-F12A-P
GX-F12AI-P
27.8
1.094
NPN output
Normally closed
NPN open-collector
transistor
Normally open
Top sensing
12
0.472
12
0.472
27.4
1.079
Maximum
operation distance
4.0 mm
0.157 in
(0 to 3.3 mm
0 to 0.130 in)
Normally closed
Front sensing
Normally open
7.1
0.280
12
0.472
Stable sensing range
PNP output
GX-F12B-P
GX-F12BI-P
GX-H12A-P
GX-H12AI-P
PNP open-collector
transistor
Normally closed
Top sensing
Normally open
12
0.472
12
0.472
27.4
1.079
GX-H12B-P
GX-H12BI-P
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Normally closed
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.
GX-15 type
Type
Front sensing
Appearance (mm
in)
Sensing range (Note 1)
Model No.
(Note 2)
GX-F15A
Output
Output operation
Normally open
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8
0.315
15
0.591
31.5
1.240
GX-F15AI
GX-F15B
GX-F15BI
GX-H15A
Maximum
operation distance
5.0 mm
0.197 in
(0 to 4.2 mm
0 to 0.165 in)
NPN open-collector
transistor
NPN output
Normally closed
Top sensing
16.5
0.650
29.5
1.161
GX-H15AI
GX-H15B
GX-H15BI
GX-F15A-P
GX-F15AI-P
GX-F15B-P
GX-F15BI-P
GX-H15A-P
GX-H15AI-P
PNP open-collector
transistor
Normally open
15
0.591
Normally closed
Selection
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in
Front sensing
Normally open
Amplifier-
separated
8
0.315
15
0.591
31.5
1.240
Stable sensing range
PNP output
Normally closed
GX-F/H
GXL
Top sensing
16.5
0.650
29.5
1.161
Normally open
GL
GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
15
0.591
GX-H15B-P
GX-H15BI-P
Normally closed
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
GX-F/H
SERIES
ORDER GUIDE
GX-15 (Long sensing range) type
Type
Front sensing
Appearance (mm
in)
Sensing range (Note 1)
Model No.
(Note 2)
GX-FL15A
Output
Output operation
Normally open
8
0.315
15
0.591
31.5
1.240
GX-FL15AI
GX-FL15B
GX-FL15BI
GX-HL15A
Maximum
operation distance
8.0 mm
0.315 in
(0 to 6.7 mm
0 to 0.264 in)
NPN open-collector
transistor
Top sensing
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
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PROXIMITY
SENSORS
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SENSORS
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OPTIONS
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NPN output
LIGHT
CURTAINS
Normally closed
16.5
0.650
29.5
1.161
GX-HL15AI
GX-HL15B
GX-HL15BI
GX-FL15A-P
GX-FL15AI-P
GX-FL15B-P
GX-FL15BI-P
GX-HL15A-P
GX-HL15AI-P
PNP open-collector
transistor
Normally open
15
0.591
Normally closed
Front sensing
Normally open
8
0.315
15
0.591
31.5
1.240
Stable sensing range
PNP output
Normally closed
Top sensing
16.5
0.650
29.5
1.161
Normally open
15
0.591
GX-HL15B-P
GX-HL15BI-P
Normally closed
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.
5 m
16.404 ft
cable length type, flexible cable type
5 m
16.404 ft
cable length type (standard: 1 m
3.281 ft)
and flexible cable (excluding 5 m
16.404 ft
cable length type) are 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 flexible cable type, suffix “-R” to the model No.
(e.g.) 5 m
16.404 ft
cable length type of
GX-F15AI-P
is “GX-F15AI-P-C5”. Flexible cable type of
GX-F15AI-P
is “GX-F15AI-P-R”.
OPTIONS
Designation
Model No.
MS-GX6-1
Description
Mounting bracket for
GX-6
type (recommended).
Sensors can be mounted closely together for space-saving.
Mounting brackets for
GX-6
type
Sensor mounting brackets for
GL-6
can be used. Interchange is
possible.
Mounting bracket for
GX-8
type
Mounting bracket for
GX-15
type
For
GX-FL15□(-P)
For
GX-HL15□(-P)
Mounting example when
mounted onto a steel or
stainless steel plate
Selection
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in
Amplifier-
separated
Sensor
mounting
bracket
MS-GL6-1
MS-GL6-2
MS-GXL8-4
MS-GXL15
MS-A15F
MS-A15H
GX-F/H
GXL
GL
GX-U/GX-FU/
GX-N
GX
Aluminum
sheet
Sensor mounting bracket
· MS-GX6-1
Nut is not
attached.
· MS-GL6-1
· MS-GXL8-4
· MS-GXL15
Aluminum sheet
· MS-A15F
· MS-A15H
Nut is not
attached.
Nut is not
attached.
1pc. each of M3
(length: 12 mm
0.472 in)
truss head screw, nut,
spring washer and plain
washer is attached.
· MS-GL6-2
Nut is not
attached.
