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High performance in micro-size design
BASIC PERFORMANCE
Versatile mounting
Since the sensor is ngertip size, it can be mounted in
a tight space.
Reduced wiring operation
The wiring cost of the DC 2-wire type is 2/3 that of a
conventional model.
Besides, the possibility of miswiring is reduced.
Wiring of the 3-wire type is
cumbersome.
Wiring of the 2-wire type is
simple and neat.
Different freq.
type available
2-wire type
available
Oil resistant
ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Bending-resistant cable type
The bending durability of its cable is ten times that of the
conventional model. The sensor can be mounted on a
moving table or a robot arm.
DC 2-wire type Micro-size Inductive Proximity Sensor
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General terms and conditions ............. F-3 Selection guide ............................. P.781~
Glossary of terms........................ P.1576~ General precautions ................... P.1579~
Particularly convenient when many sensors are used.
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DC 2-wire type Micro-size Inductive Proximity Sensor GXL SERIES
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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 uctuation.
2) I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
Type Appearance (mm in)Sensing range
(Note 1)
Model No.
(Note 2) Output Output operation
DC 2-wire
Front sensing
7.4
0.291
20
0.787
8
0.315
(0 to 1.8 mm) (0 to 0.071 in)
Stable sensing range
Maximum
operation
distance
2.5 mm 0.098 in
GXL-8FU
Non-contact DC 2- wire type
Normally open
GXL-8FUI
GXL-8FUB
Normally closed
GXL-8FUIB
Top sensing
8
0.315
23
0.906
8
0.315
GXL-8HU
Normally open
GXL-8HUI
GXL-8HUB
Normally closed
GXL-8HUIB
Wafer
Wafer frame
APPLICATIONS
Detecting wafer frame Detecting aluminum pallet Code reading
GXL-15 (Standard) type
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 uctuation.
2) I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
Type Appearance (mm in)Sensing range
(Note 1)
Model No.
(Note 2) Output Output operation
DC 2-wire
Front sensing
8
0.315
32
1.260
15
0.591
(0 to 4 mm) (0 to 0.157 in)
Stable sensing range
Maximum
operation
distance
5 mm 0.197 in
GXL-15FU
Non-contact DC 2- wire type
Normally open
GXL-15FUI
GXL-15FUB
Normally closed
GXL-15FUIB
Top sensing
15
30
1.181
15
GXL-15HU
Normally open
GXL-15HUI
GXL-15HUB
Normally closed
GXL-15HUIB
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GXL-15 (Long sensing range) type ··· For mounting on non-magnetic material (Note 3)
Type Appearance (mm in)Sensing range
(Note 1)
Model No.
(Note 2) Output Output operation
DC 2-wire
Front sensing
8
0.315
32
1.260
15
0.591
(0 to 6.4 mm) (0 to 0.252 in)
Stable sensing range
Maximum
operation
distance
8 mm 0.315 in
GXL-15FLU
Non-contact DC 2- wire type
Normally open
GXL-15FLUI
GXL-15FLUB
Normally closed
GXL-15FLUIB
Top sensing
15
0.591
30
1.181
15
0.591
GXL-15HLU
Normally open
GXL-15HLUI
GXL-15HLUB
Normally closed
GXL-15HLUIB
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 uctuation.
2) I ” in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.
3) To mount the long sensing range GXL-15 type on a magnetic body, such as iron, the enclosed aluminum sheet, or any
other aluminum sheet having a minimum size of 30 × 39.5 × t 0.3 mm 1.181 × 1.555 × t 0.012 in
(GXL-15HLU type: 30 × 30 × t 0.3 mm 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.012 in), should be inserted between the sensor and the
magnetic body.
However, it is not necessary to use the aluminum sheet when mounting on a non-magnetic body, such as, aluminum
or an insulator.
Aluminum sheet
Bending-resistant cable type and 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type (standard: 1 m 3.281 ft) are also available.
Bending-resistant cable type and 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type
Table of Model Nos.
Type Standard Bending-resistant cable type 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type Bending-resistant cable of
5 m 16.404 ft cable length type
DC 2-wire
Front sensing
GXL-8FU GXL-8FU-R GXL-8FU-C5 GXL-8FU-R-C5
GXL-8FUI GXL-8FUI-R GXL-8FUI-C5 GXL-8FUI-R-C5
GXL-8FUB GXL-8FUB-R GXL-8FUB-C5 GXL-8FUB-R-C5
GXL-8FUIB GXL-8FUIB-R GXL-8FUIB-C5 GXL-8FUIB-R-C5
Top sensing
GXL-8HU GXL-8HU-R GXL-8HU-C5 GXL-8HU-R-C5
GXL-8HUI GXL-8HUI-R GXL-8HUI-C5 GXL-8HUI-R-C5
GXL-8HUB GXL-8HUB-R GXL-8HUB-C5 GXL-8HUB-R-C5
GXL-8HUIB GXL-8HUIB-R GXL-8HUIB-C5 GXL-8HUIB-R-C5
Front sensing
GXL-15FU GXL-15FU-R GXL-15FU-C5 GXL-15FU-R-C5
GXL-15FUI GXL-15FUI-R GXL-15FUI-C5 GXL-15FUI-R-C5
GXL-15FUB GXL-15FUB-R GXL-15FUB-C5 GXL-15FUB-R-C5
GXL-15FUIB GXL-15FUIB-R GXL-15FUIB-C5 GXL-15FUIB-R-C5
Top sensing
GXL-15HU GXL-15HU-R GXL-15HU-C5 GXL-15HU-R-C5
GXL-15HUI GXL-15HUI-R GXL-15HUI-C5 GXL-15HUI-R-C5
GXL-15HUB GXL-15HUB-R GXL-15HUB-C5 GXL-15HUB-R-C5
GXL-15HUIB GXL-15HUIB-R GXL-15HUIB-C5 GXL-15HUIB-R-C5
Front sensing
GXL-15FLU GXL-15FLU-R GXL-15FLU-C5 GXL-15FLU-R-C5
GXL-15FLUI GXL-15FLUI-R GXL-15FLUI-C5 GXL-15FLUI-R-C5
GXL-15FLUB GXL-15FLUB-R GXL-15FLUB-C5 GXL-15FLUB-R-C5
GXL-15FLUIB GXL-15FLUIB-R GXL-15FLUIB-C5 GXL-15FLUIB-R-C5
Top sensing
GXL-15HLU GXL-15HLU-R GXL-15HLU-C5 GXL-15HLU-R-C5
GXL-15HLUI GXL-15HLUI-R GXL-15HLUI-C5 GXL-15HLUI-R-C5
GXL-15HLUB GXL-15HLUB-R GXL-15HLUB-C5 GXL-15HLUB-R-C5
GXL-15HLUIB GXL-15HLUIB-R GXL-15HLUIB-C5 GXL-15HLUIB-R-C5
DC 2-wire type Micro-size Inductive Proximity Sensor GXL SERIES
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• MS-GXL8-4 (Sensor mounting bracket for GXL-8FU, GXL-8HU type)
• MS-A15F (Aluminum sheet for GXL-15FLU type)
• MS-A15H (Aluminum sheet for GXL-15HLU type)
• MS-GXL8-4 • MS-A15F
• MS-A15H
Not included with the
MS-GXL12-1. (Bracket only)
Please use only the items
included with the sensor.
1 pc. each of M3
(length: 12 mm
0.472 in)
truss head screw, nut, spring
washer and plain washer is
attached.
OPTIONS
Sensor mounting bracket
Designation Model No. Description
Sensor mounting
bracket
MS-GXL15 Mounting bracket for GXL-15 type
MS-GXL15-2 Mounting bracket for GXL-15F type
• MS-GXL15 • MS-GXL15-2
MS-GXL15
Screws are not supplied.
Screws are not supplied.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specied precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73.4 °F.
2) To mount the long sensing range type on a magnetic body, such as iron, the enclosed aluminum sheet, or any other aluminum sheet having a minimum
size of 30 × 39.5 × t 0.3 mm 1.181 × 1.555 × t 0.012 in (GXL-15HLU type: 30 × 30 × t 0.3 mm 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.012 in), should be inserted between
the sensor and the magnetic body.
However, it is not necessary to use the aluminum sheet when mounting on a non-magnetic body, such as, aluminum or an insulator.
3) 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 uctuation.
4) It is the leakage current when the output is in the OFF state.
5) The maximum load current varies with the ambient temperature. Refer to “I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS (p.806)” for more details.
6) When the cable is extended, the residual voltage becomes larger according to the resistance of the cable.
The residual voltage of 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type increases by +0.1 V.
7) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil.
Please check the resistivity of the sensor against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.
8) The bending-resistant cable type (model No. with sufx
-R”)
has a 0.15 mm2 (GXL-15 type: 0.2 mm2) bending, oil, heat and cold resistant cabtyre cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long.
Type GXL-8 type
GXL-15 type
Standard Long sensing range
(For mounting on non-magnetic body) (Note 2)
Standard Front sensing Top sensing Front sensing Top sensing Front sensing Top sensing
Item Model No. GXL-8FU GXL-8HU GXL-15FU GXL-15HU GXL-15FLU GXL-15HLU
CE marking directive compliance
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Max. operation distance (Note 3)
2.5 mm 0.098 in ±20 % 5 mm 0.197 in ±10 % 8 mm 0.315 in ±10 %
Stable sensing range (Note 3) 0 to 1.8 mm 0 to 0.071 in 0 to 4 mm 0 to 0.157 in 0 to 6.4 mm 0 to 0.252 in
Standard sensing object Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm
0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in
Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm
1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in
Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance (with standard sensing object)
Repeatability Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption (Note 4) 0.8 mA or less
Output
Non-contact DC 2-wire type
Load current: 3 to 70 mA (Note 5)
Residual voltage: 3 V or less (Note 6)
Non-contact DC 2-wire type
Load current: 3 to 100 mA (Note 5)
Residual voltage: 3 V or less (Note 6)
Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13
Short-circuit protection Incorporated
Max. response frequency 1 kHz
Operation indicator Normally closed type: Red LED (lights up when the output is ON)
2-color indicator Normally open type: Lights up in green under stable sensing condition
Lights up in red under unstable sensing condition
Environmental resistance
Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)
Protection IP67 (IEC), IP67G (Note 7)
Ambient temperature –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F, Storage: –30 to +80 °C –22 to +176 °F
Ambient humidity 45 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 1,000 m/s2 acceleration (100 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Sensing
range
variation
Temperature characteristics
Over ambient temperature range –25 to +70 °C –13 to +158 °F: Within+15
–10 % of sensing range at +20 °C +68 °F
Voltage characteristics
Within ±2 % for ±10 % uctuation of the supply voltage
Material Enclosure: PBT, Indicator part: Polyarylate
Enclosure: PET
Indicator part:
Polyarylate
Enclosure: PBT
Indicator part:
Polyarylate
Enclosure: PET
Indicator part:
Polyarylate
Cable (Note 8) 0.15 mm2 2-core oil, heat and cold
resistant cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long 0.2 mm2 2-core oil, heat and cold resistant cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 50 m 164.042 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
Weight Net weight: 12 g approx. Net weight: 20 g approx.
Accessories MS-GXL8-4
(Sensor mounting bracket): 1 set
MS-A15F
(Aluminum sheet): 1 pc.
MS-A15H
(Aluminum sheet): 1 pc.
DC 2-wire type Micro-size Inductive Proximity Sensor GXL SERIES
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I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS
GXL-8 type
GXL-15 type
Wiring diagram
+
12 to 24 V DC
±10 %
Brown
Blue
Load
Load
Bleeder resistance
I/O circuit diagram
Users’ circuit Internal circuit
Color code
Sensor circuit
Load
Load
+
Bleeder resistance
3 to 70 mA in ON state (Note)
0.8 mA in OFF state
(Brown)
Output
(Blue) 0 V
3 V in ON state
Tr ZD
12 to 24 V DC
±10 %
Wiring diagram
Note: The maximum load current varies depending on the ambient
temperature.
70
3
35
Max. load current (mA)
–25
–13
+55
+131
+70
+158
Ambient temperature (°C °F)
I/O circuit diagram
Users’ circuit Internal circuit
Color code
Sensor circuit
Load
Load
+
Bleeder resistance
3 to 100 mA in ON state (Note)
0.8 mA in OFF state
(Brown)
Output
(Blue) 0 V
3 V in ON state
Tr ZD
12 to 24 V DC
±10 %
Note: The maximum load current varies depending on the ambient
temperature.
100
3
50
–25
–13
+55
+131
+70
+158
Max. load current (mA)
Ambient temperature (°C °F)
+
12 to 24 V DC
±10 %
Brown
Blue
Load
Load
Bleeder resistance
1) The load should not be actuated by the leakage current (0.8 mA) in
the OFF state.
2) The load should be actuated by (supply voltage – 3 V) in the ON state.
3) The current in the ON state should be between 3 to 70 mA DC.
In case the current is less than 3 mA, connect a bleeder resistance
in parallel to the load so that a current of 3 mA, or more, ows.
Conditions for the load
Symbols … ZD: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr : PNP output transistor
Symbols … ZD: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr : PNP output transistor
1) The load should not be actuated by the leakage current (0.8 mA) in
the OFF state.
2) The load should be actuated by (supply voltage – 3 V) in the ON state.
3) The current in the ON state should be between 3 to 100 mA DC.
In case the current is less than 3 mA, connect a bleeder resistance
in parallel to the load so that a current of 3 mA, or more, ows.
Conditions for the load
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DC 2-wire type Micro-size Inductive Proximity Sensor GXL SERIES
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SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)
GXL-8 type
As the sensing object size
becomes smaller than the
standard size (iron sheet 15 × 15
× t 1 mm 0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039
in), the sensing range shortens as
shown in the left gures.
Sensing eld
Correlation between sensing object
size and sensing range (DC 2-wire type)
Correlation between sensing object size
and sensing range (NPN output type)
10
0.394
5
0.197
05
0.197 10
0.394
0
1
0.039
2
0.079
4
0.157
3
0.118
Operating point ℓ (mm in)
Setting distance L (mm in)
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm
0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 15 × 15 × t 1 mm
0.591 × 0.591 × t 0.039 in
L
Top sensing
L
Front sensing
Center RightLeft
5
0.197
10
0.394
15
0.591
20
0.787
0
1
0.039
2
0.079
4
0.157
3
0.118
Brass
Iron
Sensing range L (mm in)
Sensing object side
length a (mm in)
Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Aluminum
Front sensing
L
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
t 1 mm
t 0.039 in t 1 mm
t 0.039 in
L
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
Top sensing
Front sensing
L
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
t 1 mm
t 0.039 in t 1 mm
t 0.039 in
L
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
Top sensing
5
0.197
10
0.394
15
0.591
20
0.787
Sensing object side
length a (mm in)
Iron
Brass
Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Aluminum
0
1
0.039
2
0.079
4
0.157
3
0.118
Sensing range L (mm in)
GXL-15 (Standard) type
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard
size (iron sheet 20
×
20
×
t 1 mm 0.787
×
0.787
×
t 0.039 in), the
sensing range shortens as shown above in the graph on the right.
Sensing eld Correlation between sensing
object size and sensing range
GXL-15 (Long sensing range) type
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard
size (iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm 1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in), the
sensing range shortens as shown above in the graph on the right.
Sensing eld Correlation between sensing
object size and sensing range
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in
L
Front sensing
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm
0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in
L
Top sensing
Operating point ℓ (mm in)
Center RightLeft
10
0.394
5
0.197
05
0.197 10
0.394
0
2
0.079
4
0.157
8
0.315
6
0.236
Setting distance L (mm in)
Sensing range L (mm in)
010
0.394
20
0.787
30
1.181
40
1.575
2
0.079
4
0.157
6
0.236
8
0.315
Iron
L
L
Sensing object side
length a (mm in)
Sensing object
a × a mm a
×
a in
Aluminum
Brass
Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Front sensing
t 1 mm t 0.039 in
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
Top sensing
t 1 mm
t 0.039 in
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm
1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in
L
Front sensing
Standard sensing object
Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm
1.181 × 1.181 × t 0.039 in
L
Top sensing
Operating point ℓ (mm in)
Center RightLeft
5
0.197
05
0.197
10
0.394
0
5
0.197
10
0.394
10
0.394
Setting distance L (mm in)
Sensing range L (mm in)
10
0.394
20
0.787
30
1.181
40
1.575
0
5
0.197
10
0.394
L
t 1 mm
t 0.039 in
L
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
Sensing object
a × a mm a × a in
Top sensing
Sensing object side
length a (mm in)
Front sensing
t 1 mm
t 0.039 in
Aluminum
Brass
Stainless steel
(SUS304)
Iron
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1579~ for general precautions.
GXL-15 type
M3 pan head screw
or truss head screw
Do not use a
flat head screw
( )
M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole
or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole
If mounting using nut
and washers.
When mounting using
MS-GXL15 (Optional)
Aluminum sheet
GXL-15F
Sensor’s
mounting
holes
Sensor
mounting
bracket’s
mounting
holes
MS-GXL15-2
Optional sensor
mounting bracket
( )
9 mm
0.354 in
The tightening torque should be 1 N·m or
less.
To mount the sensor with the optional sensor
mounting bracket MS-GXL15, the thru-hole
diameter should be ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in.
Screw, nut or washers are not supplied.
Please arrange them separately.
To mount the long sensing range type on a
magnetic body, such as iron, the enclosed
aluminum sheet, or any other aluminum
sheet having a minimum size of 30 × 39.5
× t 0.3 mm 1.181 × 1.555 × t 0.012 in
(GXL-15HLU type: 30 × 30 × t 0.3 mm 1.181
× 1.181 × t 0.012 in), should be inserted
between the sensor and the magnetic body.
However, it is not necessary to use the
aluminum sheet when mounting on a non-
magnetic body, such as, aluminum or an
insulator.
When mounting the inductive proximity
sensor with the optional sensor mounting
bracket MS-GXL15-2, if the bracket is
mounted close to the sensing part, the
bracket itself gets sensed and the operation
becomes unstable. Make sure to mount such
that the mounting holes of the sensor and
those of the mounting bracket are in one horizontal straight line.
Mounting
GXL-8 type
M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss
head screw (Accessory)
M3 × 0.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hol
e
(Depth: 8 mm 0.315 in or more)
or ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in thru-hole
If mounting using nut
and washers
(Accessories)
ø2.4 mm ø0.094 in hole
(Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more)
MS-GXL8-4 (Accessory)
11.5 mm 0.453 in
Never use this product as a sensing device
for personnel protection.
In case of using sensing devices for
personnel protection, use products which
meet laws and standards, such as OSHA,
ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection
applicable in each region or country.
The tightening torque should
be 0.5 N·m or less.
To mount the sensor with a nut, the
thru-hole diameter should be
ø3.4 mm ø0.134 in. With the
attached mounting screw and nut,
take care that the thickness of the
mounting plate should be 2.3 mm
0.091 in or less.
If a screw other than the attached
screw is used, make sure to use a
M3 truss head screw.
Do not use a at head
screw or a pan head screw.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1579~ for general precautions.
Inuence of surrounding metal
When there is a metal near the sensor, keep the minimum
separation distance specied below.
Front sensing type
Metal
B
A
CC
Metal
Note: The GXL-15FLU type should be mounted on an insulator or a non-
magnetic body. To mount it on a magnetic body, such as iron, use the
enclosed aluminum sheet.
GXL-8F type GXL-15FU type GXL-15FLU type
A7 mm 0.276 in 8 mm 0.315 in 8 mm 0.315 in (Note)
B8 mm 0.315 in 20 mm 0.787 in 30 mm 1.181 in
C 3 mm 0.118 in 7 mm 0.276 in 10 mm 0.394 in
Note: When GXL-15HLU type is mounted on an insulator or a non-magnetic
body, or seated on the enclosed aluminum sheet, the distance “F” can
be zero.
FE
DMetal
Metal
Metal
G
G
GXL-8H type GXL-15HU type GXL-15HLU type
D 4 mm 0.157 in 6 mm 0.236 in 12 mm 0.472 in
E 10 mm 0.394 in 20 mm 0.787 in 30 mm 1.181 in
F3 mm 0.118 in 0 mm 0 in
10 mm 0.394 in (Note)
G3 mm 0.118 in 3 mm 0.118 in 10 mm 0.394 in
Top sensing type
Sensing range
The sensing range is specied for the standard sensing object.
With a non-ferrous metal, the sensing range is obtained by
multiplying with the correction coefcient specied below. Further,
the sensing range also changes if the sensing object is smaller
than the standard sensing object or if the sensing object is plated.
Correction coefcient
Model
No.
Metal
GXL-8
type
GXL-15FU
type
GXL-15HU
GXL-15FLU
GXL-15HLU
type
Iron 111
Stainless steel
(SUS304) 0.82 approx. 0.74 approx. 0.75 approx.
Brass 0.59 approx. 0.53 approx. 0.53 approx.
Aluminum 0.57 approx. 0.52 approx. 0.51 approx.
Others
Do not use during the initial transient time (50 ms) after the
power supply is switched on.
Mutual interference prevention
When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face
to face, keep the minimum separation distance specied
below to avoid mutual interference.
Front sensing
Top sensing
H J
GXL-8
type
Between “I” type
and non “I” type
0 mm
(Note 2)
15 mm
0.591 in
Between two “I” types
or two non “I” types
18 mm
0.709 in
30 mm
1.181 in
GXL-15FU
GXL-15HU
type
Between “I” type
and non “I” type
0 mm
(Note 2)
25 mm
0.984 in
Between two “I” types
or two non “I” types
30 mm
1.181 in
60 mm
2.362 in
GXL-15FLU
GXL-15HLU
type
Between “I” type
and non “I” type
0 mm
(Note 2)
25 mm
0.984 in
Between two “I” types
or two non “I” types
75 mm
2.953 in
90 mm
3.543 in
J
HH
HJ
Notes: 1) “I” in the model No. species the
different frequency type.
2) Close mounting is possible for up
to two sensors.
When mounting three sensors or
more at an equal spacing, align
the model with “I” and the model
without “I” alternately.
The minimum value of dimension
“H” should be as given below.
GXL-8 type: 5 mm 0.1975 in,
GXL-15FU/15HU type: 7.5 mm 0.295 in,
GXL-15FLU/15HLU type: 30 mm 1.181 in
Blue lead wire
Brown lead wire
DC
power
supply
Brown lead wire
Blue lead wire
DC
power
supply
+
+
Wiring
The sensor must be connected to a power supply via a load. If the
sensor is connected to a power supply without a load, the short-circuit
protection makes the sensor inoperable. (The output stays in the
OFF state and the indicator does not light up.) In this case, rectify by
connecting the power supply via a load. Now, the sensor becomes
operable. Further, take care that if the power supply is connected with
reverse polarity without a load, the sensor will get damaged.
For series connection (AND circuit) or parallel connection
(OR circuit) of sensors, take care of the following.
Series connection (AND circuit)
Parallel connection (OR circuit)
Note: The output is generated
normally even if the indicator
does not light up properly.
VRL
Vcc
Load
When all sensors are
in the ON state, the
load voltage
VRL is given by:
VRL
=
Vcc – n × 3 (V)
Vcc: supply voltage
( 24 V DC max.)
n: number of sensors
Make sure that the load
can work properly at
this voltage.
+
Vcc
Icc
(IL)
Load
When all sensors are in the
OFF state, the load leakage
current Icc is given by:
Icc
=
n × 0.8 (mA)
(n : number of sensors)
Make sure that the load
can work properly.
Note : The load current in the
ON state is given by :
GXL-8 type :
3 mA × n ≤ l
L
≤ 70 mA
n: number of sensors
turned ON
GXL-15 type :
3 mA × n ≤ lL ≤ 100 mA
n: number of sensors
turned ON
+
IL
=
(mA)
Vcc – 3 V
Load resistance
( )
( )
The residual voltage of the sensor is 3 V. Before
connecting a relay at the load, take care of its actuation
voltage. (Some 12 V relays may not be usable.)
VR
Relay actuation
voltage:
VR
≤ 12 – 3V
≤ 9V
VS
=
3 V Residual voltage
when the sensor
is in the ON state
Brown lead wire
Blue lead wire
Relay actuation
voltage
12 V DC
power supply
()
()
+
Relay
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Use conditions to comply with CE Marking
Following work must be done in case of using this
product as a CE Marking (European standard EMC
Directive) conforming product.
Note: The shield (piping, etc.) must be insulated.
Ensure that the shield is connected to 0 V.
Sensor
Shield (piping, etc.)
Power supply
/
Load
0 V
OUT
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1579~ for general precautions.
Sensor
GXL-8FU type Sensor
GXL-8HU type
DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)The CAD data can be downloaded from our website.
2-color indicator (Red, green)
Only red LED for normally
closed type
)
(
7.4
0.291
8
0.315
4
0.157
3
0.118
(1)
(0.039)
4.5
0.177
5
0.197
5.5
0.217
7.4
0.291
GXL-8FU
5.2
0.205 3.3
0.130
7.4
0.291
2.6
0.102
4
0.157 5.3
0.209
7.3
0.287
21
0.827
11.5
0.453
20
0.787
ø3 ø0.118
mounting hole
ø2.9 ø0.114 cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
Sensing
direction
2-color indicator (Red,green)
(Only red LED for normally closed type)
ø2.9 ø0.114 cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
ø
3
ø
0
.
118
mounting hole
5
0.197
5.5
0.217
5
0.197
4
0.157
10.5
0.413
18.5
0.728
(4.5)
(0.177)
6.8
0.268 1.4 0.055
2
0.079
3
0.118 23
0.906
3
0.118
8
0.315
7.4
0.291
7.4
0.291
4
0.157
4.6
0.181
2.6
0.102
4
0.157
5.3
0.209
Sensing
direction
GXL-8HU
9.2
0.362
8
0.315
Sensor
GXL-15F type Sensor
GXL-15H type
Note: Normally closed type have an operation indicator (red) instead of the
2-color indicator.
Note: Normally closed type have an operation indicator (red) instead of the
2-color indicator.
GXL-15F
15
0.591
14.4
0.567
7.5
0.295
20.5
0.807
4
0.157
32
1.260
35
1.378
3
0.118
5.7
0.224
2.8
0.110
13
0.512
14.4
0.567
2.8
0.110
8
0.315
7
0.276
9
0.354
ø3 ø0.118 cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
2-ø3.2 ø0.126
mounting holes
2-color indicator (Note)
(Red, green)
Sensing
direction
15
0.591
14.4
0.567
GXL-15H
30
1.181 3
0.118
21
0.827
12
0.472
14.4
0.567
26
1.024
(4)
(0.157)
ø5.4
ø0.213
11
0.433
5
0.197
8.5
0.335
9
0.354
7.7
0.303
6.7
0.264
8.9
0.350
7.9
0.311
Sensing
direction
ø3 ø0.118 cable,
1 m 3.281 ft long
2
3
.
2
ø
0
.
126
mounting holes
2-color indicator (Note)
(Red, green)
12.5
0.492
16
0.630
16.5
0.650
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DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)The CAD data can be downloaded from our website.
MS-GXL8-4
Mounting hole dimensions
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
1 pc. each of M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw, nut, spring washer and plain
washer is attached.
11.5
0.453
2
0.079
2
0.079
4.5 0.177
(16.2)
(0.638)
15.8
0.622
(9.0)
(0.354)
2.3
0.091
0.3
0.012
ø2.4 ø0.094 hole,
3 0.118
or more deep
M3 × 0.5 0.020
tapped hole,
8 0.315
or more deep
(or ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-hole)
t 0.4
t 0.016
ø3.1 ø0.122 hole
Center of
sensing
3.3
0.130
(11.5)
(0.453)
Sensor mounting bracket for GXL-8FU / GXL-8HU type (Accessory)
Aluminum sheet
MS-A15F MS-A15H
(Accessory for GXL-15FLU / GXL-15HLU type)
MS-GXL15
MS-GXL15-2
Material: Bracket ... Stainless steel (SUS304)
Fixed rubber ... FKM (Fluorine rubber)
3.2
0.126
8
0.315
4
0.157
6.6
0.260
t 0.5
t 0.020
1.2
0.047
Fixed rubber
16.5
0.650
30
1.181
24
0.945
4 0.157
9
0.354
30
1.181
39.5
1.555(MS-A15H: 30 1.181
)
21
0.827
1.9
0.075
1.9
0.075
2-ø3.2
ø0.126
2-3.2 × 5.1
0.126 × 0.201
oblong holes
t = 0.3 0.012
Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)
2.5
0.098
2-M3 × 0.5
0.020
tapped hole
14
0.551
7 0.276
t 2
t 0.079
9
0.354
Sensor mounting bracket for GXL-15 type (Optional)
Sensor mounting bracket for GXL-15F type (Optional)