● PX-24, PX-26

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 SPECIFICATIONS 3 CAUTIONS Color code

5 SETTING 6 EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS
Standard model
Auxiliary sensor connectable model ● This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only. ● Part description Output operation mode Sensing area selection switch ● Description of sensing areas ● Automatic interference prevention function ● External control function
Type With external control function Long sensing D (Brown) +V selection switch (Right area) (Note 2)
● Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring. ・ In case several sensors are used at the same place, take care that the
Obstacle Detection Sensor PX-2 Series Short sensing range Short sensing range range
● Take care that wrong wiring will damage the sensor. Load
External control function
selection switch (Note 1)
Sensing area selection switch
(Left area) (Note 2)
Sensing area
number of sensors from which beams may be simultaneously incident is
・ (Incorporated in PX-24ES and PX-23ES only)
PX-24ES and PX-23ES incorporate an external control function. Set the
Item Model No. PX-22 PX-21 PX-24 PX-24ES PX-23ES PX-26 Tr1 (Black) OUT 1
MJE-PX2 No.0084-71V ● Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating. 25 sensors or less.
Sensing range (Note 1)
Load
Left area Center Right area external control function selection switch on the adjustment panel to
3m 1m 3m 1m 5m 100mA max. INT. D ON R L

Thank you very much for purchasing Panasonic products. Please read this (OUT 1 and OUT 2 areas) ● If power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, ensure that ZD1 Load
+
Adjacent right OUT 1 area Adjacent left OUT 1 area area 'EXT.' side. Then, the sensing area of the main sensor can be selected
Hysteresis 15% or less of operation distance Tr2 (White) OUT 2 sensitivity adjuster sensitivity adjuster
Instruction Manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and optimum the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the power supply is connected to an 10 to 31V DC R
EXT. L ON OFF
L by external signals.
Supply voltage 10 to 31V DC including ripple 100mA max. - OUT 2 area OUT 1 area Left OUT 1 auxiliary Right OUT 1 auxiliary
use of this product. Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick actual ground. ZD2
Cover sensitivity adjuster sensitivity adjuster area area Setting method Area selection input
Power consumption Under operation: 1.5W or less, Under sleep condition: 0.3W or less Tr3 (Black / White) Extraneous light monitor output
● In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, inverter motor,
OUT2 OUT1

reference. (Note 2) (without auxiliary sensor) Adjustment

Sensing area Input 1 Input 2 Input 3

Sensor circuit
100mA max.
OUT 1 etc.) is used in the vicinity of this product, connect the frame ground panel OUT 2 area operation OUT2 OUT1 OUT 1 area operation All areas ineffective
Hazard Indications
ZD3 (Blue) 0V
OR circuit among the ef- (F.G.) terminal of the equipment to an actual ground. indicator (Yellow) indicator (Red)
fective center, left, right, (Violet) Auxiliary right OUT 1 area
WARNING and CAUTION are indicated adjacent left / right OUT
NPN open-collector transistor ● Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines or put *1 Notes: 1) Incorporated in PX-24ES and PX-23ES. Total of 26 sensors can be used at L L L
In this Instruction Manual, ・Maximum sink current: 100mA ineffective input 2) Not incorporated in PX-26.
1 areas and the effective them in the same raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction. Adjacent left Adjacent right the same place.
depending upon the level of danger. Please observe them strictly for the auxiliary left / right areas
・Applied voltage: 40V DC or less (between OUT 1 / OUT 2 and 0V)
(Violet / Black) Auxiliary left OUT 1 OUT 1 area OUT 1 area
・Residual voltage: 1.5V or less (at 100mA sink current) ● Do not use during the initial transient time (0.7 sec.) after the power ● Setting procedure
safe use of this sensor. OUT 2
0.4V or less (at 16mA sink current) area ineffective input
OR circuit among the supply is switched on. Step Item Description Remarks Left auxiliary Main sensor Right auxiliary
effective center, left, Center area effective
● Take care that the sensor is not directly exposed to fluorescent lamp Mounting Mount the main sensor at the required sensor
Multi core cable 10-core cable sensor
WARNING and right OUT 2 areas
from a rapid-starter lamp, a high frequency lighting device or sunlight
(Pink / Violet) Sleep input ①
and preparation location. Open the adjustment panel cover.
Refer to ' 2 MOUNTING'.
(power, I/O) with connector
Simultaneously incident beam
from up to 25 sensors.

Outputs
Output operation Selectable either Light-ON or Dark-ON with a switch (Output operation of (Pink / Gray) Eternal sensitivity 6mA max. If you expect to use the optional H L L
If you ignore the advice with this mark, death or serious injury could result. OUT 1 and OUT 2 is the same.) etc., as it may affect the sensing performance. Connection
auxiliary sensors (PX-SB1), connect
Refer to the instruction manual
adjustment input ②
Short-circuit protection Incorporated ● Extension up to total 100m, or less, is possible with 0.3mm2, or more, of auxiliary sensor enclosed with auxiliary sensor
(Input impedance: 1kΩ approx.)
+ - (Note 1)
them to the main sensor and install
(PX-SB1). ● Selection of sensing area ● Sleep function (Incorporated in all models)
NPN open-collector transistor cable. However, take care against any noise added to the input wire of them.(Note 2)
CAUTION ・Maximum sink current: 100mA
PX-24, PX-24ES, PX-23ES or PX-26.
Internal circuit Users' circuit 0 to +5V DC
Select the sensing area of the main ・Sensing area of PX-26 main Sensing area selection
switch
Sensing area pattern of main sensor ・ When the sleep input is made Low, the sensor goes into the sleep state
Center, right and adjacent right OUT 1 areas effective
Extraneous light － ・Applied voltage: 40V DC or less Symbols...D: Reverse supply polarity protection diode sensor with the sensing area selection sensor is not selectable. and the operation can be stopped.
If you ignore the advice with this mark, injury or material damage could monitor output (between extraneous light monitor output and 0V) Since the voltage drops due to cable extension, make sure that the ZD1, ZD2, ZD3: Surge absorption zener diode Selection switch. ・PX-24ES and PX-23ES allow R L
Power consumption during the sleep state is 0.3W max. (Without auxilia-
・Residual voltage: 1.5V or less (at 100mA sink current) sensing area selection with Right and left sides are
result. 0.4V or less (at 16mA sink current)
supply voltage is within 10 to 31V DC at the sensor. Tr1, Tr2, Tr3 : NPN output transistor ③ of main sensor Refer to '● Selection of sensing area'.
ineffective. ry sensors). L H L
sensing areas For PX-24ES and PX-23ES, set the external signal, too.
Extension cable connection *1 Refer to ' 6 EXPLANATION OF FUNC- Sensing width is mini-
Output operation － ON when modulated beam other than its own external control function selection switch Notes: 1) Response time of the sleep input is 50ms.
Within 100m Non-voltage contact or NPN open-collector transistor TIONS' of ● Eternal control function. mum.
(including auxiliary sensor's light is received in the adjustment panel to 'INT.' side. OFF 2) Reactivation from the sleep state to the operation state takes 0.7 sec. approx. Operation
Short-circuit protection － － during this transient state should be avoided.
WARNING
OUT 2 area = Left area R L
Response time 80ms or less V Attached cable, or + Right side is effective. 3) When the sleep function is not used, keep the sleep input wire open or insulated and Center left and adjacent left OUT 1 areas effective
+ Extension cable 0.5m long
Right OUT 1 auxilia- Connected to 0 to +1V or GND (0V): Center area Left side is ineffective. prevent contact with other wires.
● Installation of a touch bumper ・Auxiliary area ineffective input OUT 2 area Adjust the OUT 2 area sensitivity with
ry area cancel input Auxiliary area ineffective - + Sensing width is nar-
－ Low (0 to 1V): Area ineffective the OUT 2 area sensitivity adjuster. row on the left side. H H L
You are requested to always install a touch bumper when this product is Left OUT 1 auxiliary Connected to 4.5 to 31V, or open:
High (4.5 to 31V, or open): Area effective
Right area
OFF
area cancel input Auxiliary area effective V: Supply voltage Refer to '● OUT 2 area and ● External sensitivity adjustment function
used on an automatic guided vehicle (AGV). Inputs ・Sleep input OUT 1 area'.
Sleep input Connected to 0 to +1V or GND (0V): Sleep condition ● Note that a rush current (1.5A approx. at 10V, 5A approx. at 31V) flows Low (0 to 1V): Seep condition
R L
Right side is ineffective. (Incorporated in PX-24, PX-24ES, PX-23ES and PX-26 only)
Connected to (supply voltage - 1V) to 31V, or open: Operational condition High [(supply voltage - 1V) to 31V, or open]: Operational condition OUT 1 area = Left area
when the power is supplied. Left side is effective. ・ The sensitivity can be adjusted, within the range set by the manual

Sensitivity adjustment
Sensitivity of all areas (except auxiliary area + Sensing width is nar- Center and left / right adjacent OUT 1 areas effective
CAUTION External sensitivity
adjustment input
－ changes simultaneously in response to the ● When using several sensors, one sensor should not simultaneously ● PX-24ES, PX-23ES
OUT 1 area Adjust the OUT 1 area sensitivity with
Center area
+ OFF
row on the right side. sensitivity adjuster, by an analog voltage (0 to +5V) applied to the
external analog voltage input (0 to +5V) receive light from more than 25 other sensors. Color code the OUT 1 area sensitivity adjuster. external sensitivity adjustment input. The sensitivity varies with the
④ Right area L L H
● Use outside Japan OUT 1 area operation indicator Red LED (lights up when the beam is received in the effective OUT 1 areas)
● The sensor must be used where no specular objects, such as, a mirror, R L magnitude of the applied voltage.
D (Brown) +V Refer to '● OUT 2 area and Right and left sides are
This sensor conforms to the EMC Directive (CE Marking) / EMC OUT 2 area operation indicator Yellow LED (lights up when the beam is received in the effective OUT 2 areas)
exist in the background beyond the object. OUT 1 area'. effective. Notes: 1) The sensitivity of the auxiliary sensor is not changed by this function.
Continuously variable adjusters (OUT 1, adjacent right OUT 1, adjacent
Regulation (UKCA Marking). However, it is not certified by a competent Sensitivity adjuster
left OUT 1 and OUT 2 areas are adjusted independently.) ● The sensing range varies with color, gloss or size of the object. Check Load Adjacent right Adjust the sensitivity for the adjacent Sensitivity for OUT 2 area, OUT 1 Sensing width is maxi- 2) The sensitivity cannot be adjusted beyond the range set by the manual adjuster.
Tr1 (Black) OUT 1 OUT 1 area right OUT 1 area and adjacent left area, adjacent right OUT 1 area mum. 3) When the external sensitivity adjustment function is not used, keep the external sensitivity
body in accordance with other country safety standards. Since each Four sensing areas are the sensing range using the actual object before operation. Load OFF Center, right and adjacent left / right OUT 1 areas effective
100mA max. Adjacent left OUT 1 area with the their sensitivity and adjacent left OUT 1 area can adjustment input wire open or insulated and prevent contact with other wires.
country has its regulations, please follow the local and national regula- Four sensing areas are selectable
selectable with dip switches,
(Dark color object) (Light color object)
ZD1 Load
+ OUT 1 area adjusters. be adjusted independently. Note: Adjacent left and right OUT 1 areas are always effective.
Sensing area and eight sensing areas are Fixed Tr2 (White) OUT 2
tions of the country where this sensor is used. with dip switches.
selectable with external
10 to 31V DC Right OUT 1 Adjust the sensitivity for the right OUT To make them ineffective, turn their sensitivity adjusters fully counterclockwise. Input voltage 0V +5V, or open H L H
100mA max. - auxiliary area 1 auxiliary area and left OUT 1 auxilia- Refer to the instruction manual
inputs. ZD2
● OUT 2 area and OUT 1 area
CAUTION Automatic interference Optical interference from up to 25 units is prevented.
Tr3 (Black / White) Extraneous light monitor output Left OUT 1
auxiliary area
ry area with the sensitivity adjusters of
the auxiliary sensor (PX-SB1).
enclosed with auxiliary sensor
(PX-SB1). Sensitivity
Minimum Maximum
prevention function 100mA max.
(Note 1)
<OUT 2 area> <OUT 1 area> Max. sensitivity set by
● Fail-safe measures Protection IP65 (IEC) Center area Center area the manual adjuster
ZD3 (Blue) 0V Center, left and adjacent left / right OUT 1 areas effective
Select the operation mode for OUT 1 OUT 1 and OUT 2 operate in the
This sensor is meant for proximity detection and does not possess Ambient temperature -10 to +55℃ (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +70℃ [Sensing range decreases] [Sensing range increases] and OUT 2 with the operation mode same mode.
Ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH *1 Left area Right area Left area Right area
control functions for safety maintenance. ● Make sure that stress by forcible bend or pulling is not applied to the selection switch. ● Auxiliary area switching function

Sensor circuit
(Pink) Area selection input 1 (Select either of the two.) L H H
Emitting element Infrared LED (modulated) Operation mode
INT. D ON R L

If fail-safe measures are required, consider their incorporation in the sensor cable joint. ⑤
Light-ON (Incorporated in PX-24, PX-24ES, PX-23ES and PX-26 only)
Material Enclosure: ABS, Lens: Acrylic, Cover: Polycarbonate selection ・Both Light-ON.
total system. ● This sensor is suitable for indoor use only. (Pink / Black) Area selection input 2 EXT. L ON OFF
・ When the auxiliary sensors (PX-SB1) are connected to the main sensor,
For input and output: INT. D ON R L

Further, do not connect the sensor output directly to a stopping mecha- 0.18mm2 9-core (PX-24ES and PX-23ES: ● Do not use this sensor in places having excessive vapor, dust, etc., or Dark-ON the auxiliary area can be made effective or ineffective with an external
0.3mm2 5-core cabtyre ・Both Dark-ON. All areas effective
nism (brake). Cable cable, 0.5m long
12-core) cabtyre cable, 0.5m long where it may come in contact with corrosive gas. (Pink / White) Area selection input 3 EXT. L ON OFF
input. For details refer to the instruction manual enclosed with auxiliary
For auxiliary sensor connection: After completion of the above adjustments,
(for input and output)
0.18mm2 10-core connector attached cabtyre ● Take care that the sensor does not come in direct contact with oil, grease, (Violet) Auxiliary right OUT 1 area ⑥ － the adjustment panel cover must be fitted
The tightening torque should be sensor (PX-SB1).
0.5N･m or less. H H H
cable, 0.5m long organic solvents, such as, thinner etc., or strong acid, and alkaline. ineffective input back on the adjustment panel. Note: When the auxiliary area switching function is not used, keep the auxiliary area switching input
CAUTION Weight 170g approx. 210g approx. 220g approx. 210g approx.
(Violet / Black) Auxiliary left OUT 1 Notes: 1) Not required when auxiliary sensor (PX-SB1) is not used. wire open or insulated and prevent contact with other wires.

● Periodical maintenance check

Accessories MS-PX-2 (Main sensor mounting bracket): 1 set, Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc.
Matrix chart for sensing areas and external inputs 1 sheet (PX-24ES and PX-23ES only) 4 I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS area ineffective input 2) Max. two auxiliary sensors can be connected. Note: The sensitivity of the OUT 2 and the OUT 1 areas can be adjusted independently. Thus the
OUT 1 area can be set for a longer range than the OUT 2 area, in which case OUT 1 turns ON
The person incharge must periodically confirm the performance of the Notes: 1) The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy paper (300×300mm). ● PX-22, PX-21 ● Sensitivity adjustment procedure before OUT 2. ● Extraneous light monitor function L: Low (0 to 1V), H: High (4.5 to 31V, or open)

product and maintain a record of such checks. In addition, whenever 2) Obtain the current consumption by the following calculation. Color code
(Pink / Violet) Sleep input Step Sensitivity adjustment Operation
● Relationship between OUT 2, OUT 1 and effective area (Incorporated in PX-24, PX-24ES, PX-23ES and PX-26 only) Notes: 1) Response time of area the selection input is 80ms.
Current consumption = Power consumption ÷ Supply voltage 2) Set the external control selection switch to 'EXT.' side.
the operating environment of the product is changed due to system (e.g.) When the supply voltage is 12V, the current consumption (operating condition) is: D (Brown) +V (Pink / Gray) Eternal sensitivity 6mA max. ① － Set the output operation mode switch to the L. ON mode position (Light-ON). ・ If the sensor receives modulated light other than its own (including
adjustment input <Area where OUT 2 is enabled.> <Area where OUT 1 is enabled.> auxiliary sensor's) light, the extraneous light monitor output turns ON. INT. D ON R L
modification, etc., performance check must be done. 1.5W ÷ 12V = 0.125A = 125mA
Load (Input impedance: 1kΩ approx.) Turn the sensitivity adjuster fully counterclockwise to the minimum OUT 2 area OUT 1 area
+ - ② The operation of the extraneous light monitor output has absolutely no
2 MOUNTING Tr1 (Black) OUT 1 Internal circuit Users' circuit sensing range position. Center area Center area
Load 0 to +5V DC
+ affect on sensing. It is useful in recognizing presence of other sensors
Sensor circuit ZD1
100mA max.
10 to 31V DC Symbols...D: Reverse supply polarity protection diode Left area Right area Left area Right area
● The tightening torque should be M4 screw with washers Tr2 (White) OUT 2 -
near this sensor in case of intersecting AGV paths, etc. EXT. L ON OFF
ZD1, ZD2, ZD3: Surge absorption zener diode
(Please arrange separately) Place an object to be detected at the required sensing position, and Left OUT 1 Right OUT 1 Left OUT 1 Right OUT 1
1.2N・m or less. 100mA max. Tr1, Tr2, Tr3 : NPN output transistor
③ auxiliary area auxiliary area auxiliary area auxiliary area
ZD2 turn the sensitivity adjuster gradually clockwise and mark the point
(Blue) 0V *1 where the indicator turns on (Note 1).
Non-voltage contact or NPN open-collector transistor
*1
(Pink / Violet) Sleep input Remove the object and turn the sensitivity adjuster further clockwise.
or Find out the point where the indicator turns on again. Make sure that Adjacent Adjacent Adjacent Adjacent
④
the difference between point and is 1 div., or more, on the scale. Left left OUT 1 right OUT 1 Right Left left OUT 1 right OUT 1 Right
Internal circuit Users' circuit ・Area selection input area area area area
Then, set the sensitivity adjuster at point . auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary auxiliary
Symbols...D: Reverse supplypolarity protection diode Low (0 to 1V): Depends on the logic combination
<On main sensor mounting bracket (MS-PX-2)> ZD1, ZD2: Surge absorption zener diode (Refer to ' 6 EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS' of ●External control function) ⑤ － Carry out steps ②, ③ and ④ for each of the areas OUT 2, OUT 1, sensor sensor sensor sensor Emitter
High (4.5 to 31V, or open): Depends on the logic combination adjacent left / right OUT 1 and auxiliary sensors (if they are connected). Note: The extraneous light monitor output is not incorporated with a short-circuit protection circuit. Do
Tr1, Tr2 : NPN output transistor
(Refer to ' 6 EXPLANATION OF FUNCTIONS' of ●External control function) After all the adjustments are made, the operator must confirm that the Main sensor Main sensor not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.
*1 ・Auxiliary area ineffective input ⑥ － sensing area is set correctly by observing the detection of the object as
Non-voltage contact or NPN open-collector transistor Low (0 to 1V): Area ineffective it approaches from different directions.
M4 (length 8mm) High (4.5 to 31V, or open): Area effective
screw with washers ・Sleep input Notes: 1) When adjusting the sensitivity of OUT 1 area, adjacent right OUT 1 area and adjacent left
Main sensor mounting bracket or OUT 1 area, this is the OUT 1 area operation indicator (red).
Low (0 to 1V): Sleep condition
(MS-PX-2) (Accessory) High [(supply voltage - 1V) to 31V, or open]: Operational condition When adjusting the sensitivity of OUT 2 area, this is the OUT 2 area operation indicator
Low (0 to 1V): Sleep condition (yellow).
High [(supply voltage - 1V) to 31V, or open]: Operational condition
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2) Set areas other than the area you are adjusting as ineffective.
3) Use the accessory adjuster screwdriver to turn the distance adjuster slowly. Turning with
● Mount the sensor, horizontally, at least 300mm excessive force will cause damage the adjuster.
above the floor, to avoid reflection from the floor. 4) During the sensitivity adjustment, do not let your hand be detected. Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd.
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300mm or more sensor (PX-SB1).
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screwdriver. The tightening torque should be 0.5N・m or less. September, 2022 PRINTED IN JAPAN