GX-8M PANASONIC EW, GX-8M Datasheet - Page 8
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GX-8M
Manufacturer Part Number
GX-8M
Description
Inductive Proximity Sensor
Manufacturer
PANASONIC EW
Datasheet
1.GX-3SB.pdf
(10 pages)
Specifications of GX-8M
Sensor Input
Inductive
Sensing Range
1mm
Supply Voltage Range Dc
10V To 30V
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Lead free / RoHS Compliant
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE
Mounting
<
<
Set screw
(M4 or less)
(Note)
C
Mounting with set screw
The tightening torque should be as given below.
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.
To fasten GX-3S
screw and tighten it from a direction perpendicular to the
operation indicator.
When using the C bracket, place it on the sensor at a
distance of 3 mm
To fasten the non-shielded threaded type, tighten the set
screw on the flat surface of the sensor.
Shielded threaded type
Non-threaded type and non-shielded threaded type
B
Set screw
(M4 or less)
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.
3 mm
Operation
indicator
A
Set
screw
C bracket
0.118 in
Note: To fasten GX-5M , use a M3 or less set screw.
Note: The protrusion should be kept C (mm in) or more to
Model No.
Model No.
GX-3S
GX-4S
GX-5S
GX-8ML
GX-5M
GX-8M
When using
the C bracket
or more
0.118 in
avoid reduction of sensing range.
and GX-4S , use a M3 or less set
>
B (mm in)
0.197 to 0.394
0.197 to 0.394
0.315 to 0.787
13 to 22
0.517 to 0.866
Set screw tightening
position A (mm in)
5 to 10
8 to 22
5 to 10
5 to 10
8 to 20
or more from the sensor end.
0.197 to 0.394
0.315 to 0.866
C (mm in)
0.118
0.118
0.197
0.394
Operation
indicator
10
3
3
5
Tightening torque
Tightening torque
0.29 N m
0.29 N m
0.29 N m
0.58 N m
0.58 N m
0.29 N m
0.29 N m
>
Operation
indicator
<
Note: Mount such that the nuts do not protrude from the threaded portion.
Mounting with nut
Note that the maximum tightening torque differs according
to the location of the nuts.
Shielded threaded type
Model No.
GX-5M
GX-8M
GX-8ML
Attached toothed lock washer
(2 pcs. attached for ‘-R' type only)
D
Mounting plate
2 to 3
3 to 11
9 to 11
11
11
3
0.118
0.433
0.433
D (mm in)
0.079 to 0.118
0.345 to 0.433
0.118 to 0.433
or more
Refer to
or more
or more
>
p.1152l
<
Non-shielded threaded type
D
Tightening torque
for general precautions.
0.49 N m
1.47 N m
1.47 N m
3.43 N m
0.98 N m
3.43 N m
Mounting plate
Attached toothed
lock washer
GX
751
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