Digital Mark Sensor

899 Amplifier Built-in

LX-100 SERIES
■■General terms and conditions.............. F-3 ■■Selection guide...............................P.865~
FIBER Related Information
SENSORS ■■Glossary of terms........................ P.1549~ ■■General precautions.................... P.1552~
LASER
SENSORS

PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
Recognition
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 panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global PNP output Timer Automatic
type available sensitivity setting
STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
LASER
MARKERS

PLC
Introduction of the 3 LED mark sensor
HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES Can detect any mark!
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Coaxial reflective optics and a sharp 1 × 5 mm 0.039 4-digit digital display
× 0.197 in spot enable high precision sensing. Stable The 4-digit digital display enables
FA COMPONENTS detection of marks is possible. numerical sensing control and
minute settings.
MACHINE VISION
R•G•B light emitting Operation panel
SYSTEMS Newly 3 large buttons that click into position
developed elements all in one making operation easy.
UV CURING
SYSTEMS To detect any marking, this unit is
equipped with red, green and blueblue Highest in
light emitting
LED light emittingelements
elementsallallinin the industry
one. 12-bit A/D converter
Total reflection A resolution of 1/4,000 is realized to
High precision coaxial mirror enable high precision mark sensing.
Selection reflective optical system Receiving element
Guide Half mirror
Liquid Leak Panasonic Industrial
SUNX’s unique Devicesreflective
coaxial SUNX’s
Detection optics coaxial
unique technology ensures
reflective optics very Glass lens Protection IP67
Liquid Level accurate sensing.
technology ensuresThe
veryunit is made
accurate Washing the machines and
Detection
Water
with a scratchproof
sensing. glass with
The unit is made lens.a ▲Image schematic production line with water will
Detection scratchproof glass lens. not affect the sensor thanks
Color Mark to its waterproof construction.
Detection
Wafer Spot size 1 × 5 mm
Detection 0.039 × 0.197 in approx.
Ultrasonic
Small / Slim
Automatic optimal LED selection function
Object Detection
Obstacle
Detection
The 3 colors of the R•G•B LEDs are Example: A packing film
optimally selected according to the color
combination. With the LX-100’s Mark mode,
LX-100 the built-in “Automatic optimal LED selection
FZ-10 function” automatically selects the LED for
the largest contrast (S/N ratio) between the
mark and base (non-mark area) to ensure
optimal sensing. For more stable detection,
the sensor makes selection according to the Optimal
Reflective light

Reflective light

Reflective light

contrast and not according to the reflected

light variation between the mark and base
(non-mark area).
The example on the right deals with reflected light
on packing film. Mark Base Mark Base Mark Base
Great figures are indicated for the blue LED’s light
amount ratio and, for even more stable sensing,
Light amount
ratio = 6 : 8 Light amount
ratio = 8 : 4 Light amount
ratio = 4 : 1
the blue LED effectuates this mark sensing.
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Digital Mark Sensor
900

Two detection modes can be selected from to suit the application FIBER
SENSORS

Mark mode Ultra high-speed response LASER

Automatic selection of the optimal LED

SENSORS
This sensing mode automatically selects
a single color from the 3 R•G•B LEDs to RED PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
achieve an ultra quick 45 µs response
MICRO
time. The automatic optimal LED GREEN PHOTOELECTRIC
selection function automatically selects SENSORS
the LED that is most suitable for the AREA
SENSORS
sensing. This function is perfect for ultra BLUE SAFETY LIGHT
quick sensing. CURTAINS /
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS

Color mode High precision discrimination SIMPLE

WIRE-SAVING
All 3 R•G•B LEDs light up and high UNITS
precision mark color discrimination WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
occurs using the R•G•B reflective light
ratio. This function enables effective MEASUREMENT
detection of films with patterns around SENSORS

the area of the mark. The color around letters is STATIC

detected as a mark. CONTROL
DEVICES
LASER
MARKERS

PLC

HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

FA COMPONENTS

MACHINE VISION
Predetermined colors are SYSTEMS
detected as marks. UV CURING
SYSTEMS

* You can select the mark mode or color mode through key operation.

High precision mark color discrimination Selection

Guide
Liquid Leak
The color mode on the LX-100 series utilizes all 3 R•G•B LEDs to determine the R•G•B ratio of the mark color. Detection
Liquid Level
The built-in 12-bit A/D converter enables high precision 1/4,000-resolution judgments. The figure below is a graphic Detection
description of this process. Water
Detection
Color Mark
Detection
1. 1-level teaching for this mark 2. R•G•B ratio calculated 3. Precise determination of consistency of the spot color (R•G•B ratio) Wafer
Detection
a Inconsistent b Consistent c Inconsistent Ultrasonic
Small / Slim
a c Object Detection
Obstacle
R: 15 Detection
b G: 10
Reflective light

B: 5
b LX-100
FZ-10

Mark

Even similar colors are accurately determined using the R•G•B ratio. 13 : 10 : 5 15 : 10 : 5 15 : 10 : 6
 LX-100 SERIES
901 Digital Mark Sensor

FIBER Its digital display makes settings easy! Numerical control of the settings is possible
SENSORS

LASER The 4-digit digital display enables easy verification of received light from marks and base (non-mark area). Also, the
SENSORS threshold value can be controlled numerically enabling setting indication easily. Displaying the direct code enables
PHOTOELECTRIC
settings verification. This function is handy for remote maintenance.
SENSORS
MICRO MODE indicator 4-digit digital display
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS ( Light-receiving
setting values are displayed. )
amount and

AREA
SENSORS
Operation indicator MODE indicator
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
MODE key
INDUCTIVE OFF key
PROXIMITY (PRO mode: CANCEL key)
(PRO mode: ENTER key)
SENSORS
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS
ON key
SENSOR (PRO mode: SELECT key)
OPTIONS
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
Even beginners can quickly master MODE NAVI operation
WIRE-SAVING The sensor’s basic operations are represented by 6 indicators (MODE NAVI). The user can check what mode the
SYSTEMS
sensor is presently in with a quick glance making operation simple.
MEASUREMENT
SENSORS
STATIC This is the sensing mode. The digital display
CONTROL This mode enables a mark
DEVICES
shows the light-receiving amount (mark mode) RUN COLOR mode/color mode selection.
and the color consistency (color mode).
LASER
MARKERS
This is the threshold value
PLC
setting (teaching) mode. TEACH TIMER Timer type selection mode.

HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES
This mode enables the setting
ENERGY This is the threshold
MANAGEMENT fine-adjustment mode. ADJ PRO of various functions such as
SOLUTIONS key lock and timer period.

FA COMPONENTS

MACHINE VISION
Sensing status digitally controllable
SYSTEMS
The sensing status, displayed • Example of sensor setting indication
UV CURING numerically, can be verified at a
SYSTEMS
glance. Also, the sensor settings
for each type of packing film can be
digitally indicated.

Selection
■ Selected LED: Red LED ■ Selected LED: Green LED ■ Selected LED: Blue LED
Guide ■ Threshold value: 600 ■ Threshold value: 1850 ■ Threshold value: 1600
Liquid Leak
Detection
Liquid Level
Detection
Direct codes enable settings verification at a glance
Water
Detection
Color Mark
The settings for the LX-100 series sensors are displayed using a 4-digit direct code. Direct codes enable easy setting
Detection verification and maintenance by phone.
Wafer
Detection
Ultrasonic
Small / Slim What is the The direct code is 0004. At present,
Object Detection direct code? the sensor is operating with a mark
Obstacle at 2300 and base at 860.
Detection

LX-100
FZ-10
 LX-100 SERIES
Digital Mark Sensor
902

Direct code table (D-Code) FIBER

● When in RUN mode, press the MODE SENSORS
The sensor setting modes can be verified by a 4-digit key for at least 2 sec. to display the
direct code. (Remove your finger from
code (D-Code). The table below shows a list of all the MODE key and the direct code will
LASER
SENSORS
available codes. disappear.)
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
1st digit 2nd digit 3rd digit 4th digit
MICRO
Display Sensing mode (light source color) Operation mode (Note 1) Sensing (Note 2) Display Display mode ECO mode (Note 4) Turn mode (Note 5) Display Key lock Timer mode Display Timer period PHOTOELECTRIC
FINE OFF non 1 ms SENSORS
L-ON OFF Full lock
COARSE ON OFF-delay 2 ms AREA
Mark mode (green) Standard (All operations disabled)
FINE OFF ON-delay 5 ms SENSORS
D-ON ON
COARSE ON non 10 ms SAFETY LIGHT
RUN teaching
FINE OFF OFF-delay 20 ms CURTAINS /
L-ON OFF (Teaching only enabled) SAFETY COMPONENTS
COARSE ON ON-delay 50 ms
Mark mode (blue) Percent display PRESSURE /
FINE OFF RUN adjust non 100 ms
D-ON (Note 3) ON FLOW

L-ON
COARSE
FINE
ON
(
Threshold value
adjustment only enabled) OFF-delay
ON-delay
200 ms
500 ms
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE
COARSE PROXIMITY
Mark mode (red) SENSORS
FINE
D-ON
COARSE PARTICULAR
FINE USE SENSORS
Consistent-ON
COARSE
Color mode SENSOR
FINE
Inconsistent-ON OPTIONS
COARSE
SIMPLE
Notes: 1) In Mark mode, L-ON/D-ON is automatically set in the sensor. For example, with 2-level teaching, press the ON key at the targeted mark and WIRE-SAVING
press the OFF key at the base (non-mark area). When doing so, the operator does not have to consider L-ON/D-ON. UNITS
2) Sensing accuracy can be set to either FINE (standard) or COARSE.
WIRE-SAVING
3) The percent display is only enabled in mark mode. SYSTEMS
4) ECO mode is a function that reduces power consumption by turning off the digital display in the event that no button operations are made for
a predetermined time (approx. 10 sec. or more) in RUN mode. Press any button to turn the digital display on again. MEASUREMENT
5) The turn mode is a function that reverses the digital display making it easily to be viewed in the event that the sensor installation renders the display up-side-down. SENSORS
* Default setting: D-code = “ ”. STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
Super simple teaching LASER
MARKERS
Press the ON button at the targeted mark. External teaching possible
PLC
Here is an example of the most basic setting method Teaching is possible through external input using an
“2-level teaching”. operation panel or touch panel even on hard-to-reach HUMAN MACHINE
color mark sensors located inside an equipment. Also, INTERFACES
models can be interchanged easily. ENERGY
Mode selection Press MODE key and select TEACH mode. MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

Mark mode FA COMPONENTS

2-level teaching and full-auto teaching possible
MACHINE VISION
SYSTEMS
Color mode
1 Align the spot on the mark and press the ON key. UV CURING
1-level teaching possible SYSTEMS
Teaching 2 Align the spot onto the base (non-mark area) and press the OFF key.
* The 1 2 order can be reversed.

Display showing
complete settings Selection
Guide
Liquid Leak
Teaching complete. The optimal LED is Detection
Sensing automatically selected and the sensor Liquid Level
automatically returns to RUN mode. Detection
Water
Detection
Other teaching methods Color Mark
Detection
• Full-auto teaching: In Mark mode, teaching is effective Wafer
Detection
without stopping the sensing object.
Ultrasonic
• 1-level teaching: In Color mode, the color detected is aligned Small / Slim
by the spot and teaching is effective. Object Detection
Obstacle
Detection

Compact design for significant space savings Key lock function

LX-100
High precision sensing and multiple functions are all The key lock function enables input operation control FZ-10
packed in a compact W57 × D24 × H38 mm W2.244 that prevents mistaken changes in the sensor settings.
× D0.945 × H1.496 in body. Other detailed settings include “RUN adjust”, allowing
Cable and plug-in connector threshold value adjustment only, and “RUN teaching”,
types are available allowing teaching operation only.
depending on the If the sensor is set to “RUN adjust” or “RUN teaching”,
equipment used. adjustment and teaching are possible having the sensor
These sensors can remained in RUN mode.
be easily introduced 38 mm
1.496 in
to existing facilities.
57 mm
24 mm 2.244 in
0.945 in
 LX-100 SERIES
903 Digital Mark Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
ORDER GUIDE
LASER
SENSORS Sensors Mating cable is not supplied with the plug-in connector type. Please order it separately.
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS Type Appearance Model No. Output Sensing range
MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
LX-101 NPN open-collector transistor
Cable type

AREA
SENSORS

SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
LX-101-P PNP open-collector transistor
SAFETY
COMPONENTS 10 ±3 mm 0.394 ±0.118 in
PRESSURE /
LX-101-Z NPN open-collector transistor
connector

FLOW
SENSORS
Plug-in

type

INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
LX-101-P-Z PNP open-collector transistor

PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS
Mating cables for plug-in connector type sensor Mating cable is not supplied with the plug-in connector type sensor. Please order it separately.
SENSOR
OPTIONS Mating cables for plug-in connector
SIMPLE Type Model No. Description type sensor
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS • CN-24B-C2 • CN-24BL-C2
• CN-24B-C5 • CN-24BL-C5
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
CN-24B-C2 Length: 2 m 6.562 ft
Straight
MEASURE- ø14 mm ø5 mm
MENT
SENSORS CN-24B-C5 Length: 5 m 16.404 ft ø0.551 in ø0.197 in
0.34 mm2 4-core cabtyre cable, with
STATIC connector on one end
CONTROL Cable outer diameter: ø5 mm ø0.197 in
DEVICES CN-24BL-C2 Length: 2 m 6.562 ft ø5 mm
43.5 mm ø14 mm
1.713 in ø0.197 in ø0.551 in
LASER Elbow
MARKERS
CN-24BL-C5 Length: 5 m 16.404 ft
31 mm
PLC 1.220 in

HUMAN
MACHINE 29 mm
INTERFACES 1.142 in

ENERGY
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
SOLUTIONS

FA
COMPONENTS

MACHINE Type Model No. Description

VISION
SYSTEMS

UV
CURING MS-LX-1
SYSTEMS Sensor
Mounting bracket made for LX-100 series applicable for
mounting
various kinds of installations
bracket
MS-LX-2

Selection
Guide Sensor mounting bracket
Liquid Leak
Detection • MS-LX-1 • MS-LX-2
Liquid Level
Detection
Water
Detection
Color Mark
Detection
Wafer
Detection
Ultrasonic
Small / Slim
Object Detection
Obstacle
Detection Two M4 (length 28 mm 1.102 in) screws with Two M4 (length 30 mm 1.181 in) screws with
washers are attached. washers are attached.

LX-100

FZ-10
 LX-100 SERIES
Digital Mark Sensor
904

SPECIFICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
SENSORS
Type Cable type Plug-in connector type
PHOTO-
Model No.

NPN output LX-101 LX-101-Z ELECTRIC

SENSORS
Item PNP output LX-101-P LX-101-P-Z MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive SENSORS

Sensing range 10 ±3 mm 0.394 ±0.118 in AREA

SENSORS
Spot size 1 × 5 mm 0.039 × 0.197 in (at 10 mm 0.394 in setting distance) SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 %   Ripple P-P 10 % or less COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
Normal mode: 750 mW or less (Current consumption 30 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage) FLOW
Current consumption SENSORS
ECO mode: 600 mW or less (Current consumption 25 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage)
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
<NPN output type> <NPN output type> SENSORS
NPN open-collector transistor NPN open-collector transistor PARTICULAR
• Maximum sink current: 50 mA • Maximum sink current: 100 mA USE
SENSORS
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V)
Output 1 • Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) SENSOR
(OUT) <PNP output type> <PNP output type> OPTIONS
PNP open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor
SIMPLE
• Maximum source current: 50 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA WIRE-SAVING
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) UNITS
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA source current) • Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

Short-circuit protection Incorporated MEASURE-

MENT
Output operation Mark mode: Light-ON / Dark-ON (Auto-setting on teaching), Color mode: Consistent-ON / Inconsistent-ON (Setting on teaching) SENSORS

STATIC
CONTROL
<NPN output type> DEVICES
NPN open-collector transistor
LASER
• Maximum sink current: 50 mA MARKERS
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V)
Output 2 • Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA sink current) – PLC
(OUT) <PNP output type>
PNP open-collector transistor
HUMAN
• Maximum source current: 50 mA MACHINE
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V) INTERFACES
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA source current) ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
Short-circuit protection Incorporated –
FA
COMPONENTS
Output operation Inverted operation of the output 1 –
MACHINE
Response time Mark mode: 45 µs or less, Color mode: 150 µs or less VISION
SYSTEMS

<NPN output type> <PNP output type> UV

CURING
NPN non-contact input PNP non-contact input SYSTEMS
• Signal condition: High… +5 V to +V, or open • Signal condition: High… +4 V to +V
Teaching input
Low… 0 to +2 V (sink current: 3 mA or less)
(source current: 0.5 mA or less) Low… 0 to +0.6 V, or open
• Input impedance: 10 kΩ approx. • Input impedance: 10 kΩ approx.

Selection
Digital display 4-digit red LED display Guide
Liquid Leak
Sensitivity setting Mark mode: 2-level teaching / Full-auto teaching, Color mode: 1-level teaching Detection
Liquid Level
Fine sensitivity adjustment function Incorporated Detection
Water
Timer function Incorporated with variable ON-delay/OFF-delay timer, switchable either effective or ineffective (Timer period: 1 to 500 ms, 9 levels variable) Detection
Color Mark
Protection IP67 (IEC) Detection
Environmental resistance

Wafer
Ambient temperature –10 to +55 °C +14 to +131 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: –20 to +70 °C –4 to +158 °F Detection
Ultrasonic
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Small / Slim
Object Detection
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 3,000 ℓx or less at the light-receiving face
Obstacle
Detection
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure

Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3.0 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
LX-100
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
FZ-10
Emitting element Combined Red / Green / Blue LEDs (Peak emission wavelength: 640 nm 0.025 mil / 525 nm 0.021 mil / 470 nm 0.019 mil)

Material Enclosure: PBT, Display cover: Polycarbonate, Operation buttons: Silicone rubber, Lens: Glass, Lens holder: Aluminum

Cable 0.34 mm2 5-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long (Note 2)

Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.

Weight Net weight: 120 g approx., Gross weight: 180 g approx. Net weight: 55 g approx., Gross weight: 120 g approx.

Accessory M4 (length 30 mm 1.181 in) screw with washers: 2 pcs.

Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73.4 °F.
2) Mating cable is not supplied with the plug-in connector type. Please order it separately.
 LX-100 SERIES
905 Digital Mark Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS
LASER
SENSORS LX-101(-Z) NPN output type LX-101-P(-Z) PNP output type
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC I/O circuit diagram I/O circuit diagram
SENSORS
Terminal No. of plug-in connector type Color code of cable type/ Terminal No. of plug-in connector type Color code of cable type/
MICRO mating cable for plug-in connector type mating cable for plug-in connector type
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS D1 (Brown) +V (Brown) +V
1 1
AREA Load 10 kΩ D2 (Pink) Teaching input
SENSORS Tr1 (Black) Output 1 2
4 Load *1

Sensor circuit
Sensor circuit

0V ZD1 ZD2
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS / Tr2 (White) Output 2 (Note 2) 50 mA max. (Note 1) + 50 mA max. (Note 1) +
12 to 24 V DC 12 to 24 V DC
SAFETY ±10 % ±10 %
COMPONENTS 50 mA max. (Note 1) – Tr1 4 –
ZD2 ZD1 (Black) Output 1 50 mA max. (Note 1)
+5 V
PRESSURE /
FLOW 10 kΩ D2 (Pink) Teaching input Tr2 Load
SENSORS 2 (White) Output 2 (Note 2) Load
(Blue) 0 V *1 D1
INDUCTIVE 3 3
PROXIMITY (Blue) 0 V
SENSORS
Internal circuit Users’ circuit Internal circuit Users’ circuit
PARTICULAR
USE Notes: 1) The current of the plug-in connector type LX-101-Z is 100 mA max. Notes: 1) The current of the plug-in connector type LX-101-P-Z is 100 mA max.
SENSORS
2) The output 2 is not incorporated to the plug-in connector type LX-101-Z. 2) The output 2 is not incorporated to the plug-in connector type LX-101-P-Z.
SENSOR * 1 * 1
OPTIONS

SIMPLE Non-voltage contact or NPN transistor Non-voltage contact or PNP transistor

WIRE-SAVING
UNITS +V
• Teaching input • Teaching input
WIRE-SAVING High: 5 V to +V, or open High: +4 V to +V (sink current: 3 mA or less)
SYSTEMS or Low: 0 to +2 V (source current: 0.5 mA or less) or Low: 0 to +0.6 V, or open
Teaching is carried out at the Low. 0V Teaching is carried out at the High.
MEASURE-
MENT
SENSORS

STATIC
CONTROL Symbols … D1, D2 : Reverse supply polarity protection diode Symbols … D1, D2 : Reverse supply polarity protection diode
DEVICES
ZD1, ZD2: Surge absorption zener diode ZD1, ZD2: Surge absorption zener diode
LASER Tr1, Tr2 : NPN output transistor Tr1, Tr2 : PNP output transistor
MARKERS

PLC
Connector pin layout of plug-in connector type
HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES
Connector pin No. Description
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS 1 +V

FA 2 Teaching input
COMPONENTS
3 0V
MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS 4 Output
UV
CURING
SYSTEMS
SPOT SIZE CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)

(Unit: mm in)

Selection Setting distance L Spot size (Note 2)

Guide
Liquid Leak (Note 1) Width (W) Length (D)
Detection
Liquid Level 7 0.276 2.0 0.079 5.5 0.217
Detection
Water
W
Detection
8 0.315 1.7 0.067 5.5 0.217
Color Mark 9 0.354 1.2 0.047 5.3 0.209
Detection
Wafer
Detection D 10 0.394 1.0 0.039 5.0 0.197
L
Ultrasonic 11 0.433 1.3 0.051 5.0 0.197
Small / Slim
Object Detection 12 0.472 1.5 0.059 5.0 0.197
Obstacle
Detection 13 0.512 2.0 0.079 5.0 0.197

Notes: 1) S
 etting distance “L” represents the distance from
LX-100 the lens surface to the sensing object.
2) Examples only meant for use as a guideline.
FZ-10
 LX-100 SERIES
Digital Mark Sensor
906

PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1552~ for general precautions. FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
Others SENSORS
• Never use this product as a sensing device
for personnel protection. • Do not use during the initial transient time (0.5 sec.) after PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
• In case of using sensing devices for the power supply is switched on. SENSORS
MICRO
personnel protection, use products which • Take care that the sensor is not directly exposed to PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, fluorescent light from a rapid-starter lamp or a high SENSORS

ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection frequency light device or sunlight etc., as it may affect the AREA
applicable in each region or country. sensing performance. SENSORS

SAFETY LIGHT
• Do not touch the lens of the sensor by hand directly. If CURTAINS /
SAFETY
Mounting the lens becomes dirty, wipe it off with a soft cloth gently. COMPONENTS

• Care must be taken regarding the sensor mounting • When the inside lens is steamed up, unscrew the lens to PRESSURE /
FLOW
direction with respect to the object’s direction of movement. get rid of the condensation. SENSORS

• These sensors are only for indoor use. INDUCTIVE

PROXIMITY
<Correct> <Incorrect> • Do not use this sensor in places having excessive vapor, SENSORS

Do not make the dust, etc., or where it may come in direct contact with PARTICULAR
USE
sensor detect an object water, or corrosive gas. SENSORS
in this direction • Take care that the product does not come in contact with SENSOR
because it may cause OPTIONS
unstable operation. water, oil, grease, or organic solvents, such as, thinner,
etc. SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
Mark and base Mark and base • Make sure that stress by forcible bend or pulling with UNITS

• With the optional sensor mounting bracket, the 76 N, or more, force is not applied to the sensor cable WIRE-SAVING

tightening torque should be 0.8 N·m or less. joint. SYSTEMS

• This sensor cannot be used in an environment containing MEASURE-

MENT
Sensing glossy object inflammable or explosive gases. SENSORS

• Never disassemble or modify the sensor. STATIC

CONTROL
• Objects with a glossy surface have a large amount of DEVICES
specular reflection particles that may destabilize sensing.
LASER
In such a case, by slightly tilting the sensor’s beam axis, MARKERS
this specular reflection can be reduced rendering sensing
more stable. PLC

• If the surface of the sensing object HUMAN

has a shine, mount the sensor MACHINE
INTERFACES
inclining approx. 10 to 15 degrees ENERGY
against the sensing object. 10 to 15°
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

FA
COMPONENTS
Wiring
MACHINE
• Make sure to carry out wiring in the power supply off VISION
SYSTEMS
condition. UV
CURING
• Take care that wrong wiring will damage the sensor. SYSTEMS
• Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.
• Take care that if a voltage exceeding the rated range is
applied, or if an AC power supply is directly connected,
the sensor may get burnt or damaged.
Selection
• In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, Guide

inverter motor, etc.) is used in the vicinity of this Liquid Leak

Detection
product, connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the Liquid Level
Detection
equipment to an actual ground. Water
• If power is supplied from a commercial switching Detection
Color Mark
regulator, ensure that the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of Detection
the power supply is connected to an actual ground. Wafer
Detection
• Take care that short-circuit of the load or wrong wiring Ultrasonic
may burn or damage the sensor. Small / Slim
• Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or Object Detection
Obstacle
power lines or put them in the same raceway. This can Detection
cause malfunction due to induction.
• Extension up to total 100 m is possible with 0.3 mm2, or LX-100
more, cable. However, in order to reduce noise, make the
wiring as short as possible. FZ-10
 LX-100 SERIES
907 Digital Mark Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
LIST OF PROMODE SETTING ITEMS
LASER
SENSORS
• Before performing teaching or each detail setting, perform the setting of
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC either mark mode or color mode with mark/color mode setting of NAVI
SENSORS
MICRO
mode.
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS

AREA
SENSORS NAVI mode PROmode • For selecting a setting item, press 'ON key'. For confirming each selected setting item,
SAFETY LIGHT
press 'OFF / ENTER key'. After confirming setting, the digital display flashes.
CURTAINS / RUN Run For canceling setting, press 'MODE key'.
SAFETY OFF
COMPONENTS At mark mode setting:
Indicates the absolute value Press OFF
PRESSURE /
FLOW of emitting amount. It is Sensing setting ENTER Press
SENSORS SELECT
possible to indicate the Sets the sensing level
INDUCTIVE relative value (percent value) (hysteresis.)
PROXIMITY against threshold value. Sensing level: Fine Sensing level: Coarse
SENSORS
At color mode setting:
PARTICULAR Indicates color matching
USE degree with relative value.
SENSORS
(20 ms) (50 ms) (100 ms) (200 ms) (500 ms)
Timer setting
SENSOR Press
OPTIONS Sets timer setting period by
TEACH Teaching 9-steps.
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING At mark mode setting:
UNITS Sets the threshold value by
'2-level teaching' or 'full-auto (10 ms) (5 ms) (2 ms) (1 ms)
WIRE-SAVING teaching'.
SYSTEMS Key lock setting
At color mode setting:
Selects key lock function. Set full key lock.
MEASURE- Sets the threshold value by
MENT '1-level teaching'. Set key lock except
SENSORS for RUN teaching mode.
Set key lock except (RUN teaching)
STATIC
CONTROL for RUN adjust
DEVICES OFF
mode.(RUN adjust)
ADJ. Adjust Press
Display setting
LASER At mark mode setting: ENTER
MARKERS Selects display method of
Allows fine adjustment of
the threshold value. digital desplay.
Mark mode setting: Displays incident light intesity Mark mode setting: Displays relative value (percentage)
PLC At color mode setting: Color mode setting: Displays color coincidence Color mode setting: Displays color coincidence
Allows adjustment of sensing
HUMAN tolerance value.
MACHINE
INTERFACES Eco setting
ENERGY Sets ON/OFF of eco mode.
MANAGEMENT COLOR Mark/Color mode setting
SOLUTIONS Eco setting: OFF Eco setting: ON
Sets mark mode or color
FA mode.
COMPONENTS

MACHINE Display inverting mode setting

VISION
SYSTEMS TIMER Timer operation setting Changes display direction of
UV Configures operation of the digital display.
Not invert the display. Invert the display.
CURING timer.
SYSTEMS

PRO PRO Reset setting

Allows various detailed Resets to factory setting.
settings to be configured. Not reset the settings. Reset the settings.
Selection
Guide Press Press
Liquid Leak
Detection
Liquid Level
Detection
Water
Detection
Color Mark
Detection
Wafer
Detection
Ultrasonic
Small / Slim
Object Detection
Obstacle
Detection

LX-100

FZ-10
 LX-100 SERIES
Digital Mark Sensor
908

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

LASER
LX-101  LX-101-P Sensor LX-101-Z  LX-101-P-Z Sensor SENSORS

PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
RUN COLOR RUN COLOR
TEACH TIMER TEACH TIMER
ADJ PRO ADJ PRO
24 OPE.
TEACH
24 OPE.
TEACH MICRO
0.945 0.945 PHOTO-
MODE ON OFF MODE ON OFF

ELECTRIC
CANCEL SELECT ENTER CANCEL SELECT ENTER SENSORS

71.5 AREA
SENSORS
2.815
57 57
1.5 2.244 1.5 ø14.4 SAFETY LIGHT
0.059 0.059 2.244 CURTAINS /
5 47 5 47 ø0.567 SAFETY
0.197 1.850 0.197 1.850 COMPONENTS

9.4 PRESSURE /
FLOW
0.370 SENSORS

35 25 INDUCTIVE
35 25 PROXIMITY
1.378 0.984 1.378 0.984 SENSORS

PARTICULAR
M12 USE
SENSORS

5 5
( )
2-ø4.5 ø0.177 2-ø4.5 ø0.177
( )
ø22 ø22 SENSOR
0.197 3 ø0.866 mounting holes 0.197 3 ø0.866 mounting holes OPTIONS
0.118 15 0.118 15
0.591 0.591 SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS

MS-LX-1 Sensor mounting bracket (Optional) MS-LX-2 Sensor mounting bracket (Optional) WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
3 80
0.118 3.150 MEASURE-
20 3 MENT
R2 R0.079 0.118 SENSORS
0.787
STATIC
CONTROL
39 28 DEVICES
1.535 1.102 R2
27 30.4 R0.079 4 6
1.197 21 0.157 27.2 LASER
1.063 0.236 3-M5 × 0.8 0.031 1.071 MARKERS
15 0.827
4-R2 R0.079 0.591
2-M5 × 0.8 0.031
PLC
9 28 R4.7 R0.185
2-R4.7 1.102
R0.185 0.354
41 HUMAN
1.614 MACHINE
2-R5 R0.197 60 INTERFACES
2.362 15 3-R2 R0.079
0.591 ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
57 47 SOLUTIONS
2.244 1.850
2-R5 R0.197 45
40 1.772 FA
25
0.984 30 1.575 COMPONENTS
1.181
15 2-M4 × 0.7 0.028 MACHINE
0.591 57.2 47 57 VISION
2.252 SYSTEMS
1.850 2.244
25 2-R5 4 UV
5 10 R0.197 CURING
5 0.984 0.157
0.197 47 0.394 R2 R0.079 SYSTEMS
0.197
1.850 4-M4 × 0.7 0.028
57
2.244
72
2.835 25 5
6 5
0.984
Material: Stainless steel (SUS) 0.236 0.197 0.197
Material: Stainless steel (SUS) Selection
Two M4 (length 28 mm 1.102 in) screws with washers are attached. Guide
Two M4 (length 30 mm 1.181 in) screws with washers are attached. Liquid Leak
Detection
Liquid Level
Detection
Water
Detection
Color Mark
Detection
Wafer
Detection
Ultrasonic
Small / Slim
Object Detection
Obstacle
Detection

LX-100

FZ-10