BCN-P5999-0794-C(1804)MEE
MH11H11B0S MH11H11B0L
Before Using the Product
Before using the product, please read this manual. Make sure that the end users read
this manual and then keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
RELEVANT MANUALS
The product details are described in the following manual (sold separately).
Please develop familiarity with the functions and performance of the product to handle
the product correctly.
• Laser Displacement Sensor MH11 User's Manual
SH-081705ENG (13JX67)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(Read these precautions before using this product.)
This product is intended to detect the objects and does not have the control function to
ensure safety such as accident prevention.
Do not use the product as a sensing device to protect human body. Doing so may
result in an accident due to an incorrect output or malfunction.
Please use the products that comply with local laws and standards for human body
protection specified by e.g., OSHA, ANSI, and IEC.
This product is used semiconductor laser diodes as the beam source of the sensor.
Be careful not to directly look or touch the direct laser beam and reflection.
If the class 3R spectacular reflection hits your eyes, resulting in harm to the eyes.
Before using this product, please read this manual and the relevant manuals carefully
and pay full attention to safety to handle the product correctly.
The precautions given in this manual are concerned with this product only. For safety
precautions of other products, refer to the user's manual for the modules used. In this
manual, the safety precautions are classified into two levels: " WARNING" and
" CAUTION".
Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
WARNING
conditions, resulting in death or severe injury.
CAUTION Indicates that incorrect handling may cause hazardous
conditions, resulting in minor or moderate injury or
property damage.
Under some circumstances, failure to observe the precautions given under
" CAUTION" may lead to serious consequences.
Observe the precautions of both levels because they are important for personal and
system safety.
Make sure that the end users read this manual and then keep the manual in a safe
place for future reference.
[Design Precautions]
WARNING
● Install a fail-safe device when the product is used for the purpose that has a
possibility of physical injury or serious extended damage.
● If a communication cable is disconnected, the network may be unstable, resulting
in a communication failure of multiple stations. Configure an interlock circuit in the
program to ensure that the entire system will always operate safely even if
communications fail. Failure to do so may result in an accident due to an incorrect
output or malfunction.
[Design Precautions]
CAUTION
● For Ethernet cables to be used in the system, select the ones that meet the
specifications in the Laser Displacement Sensor MH11 User's Manual. If not,
normal data transmission is not guaranteed.
● Do not use outside the specification ranges for ratings, environmental conditions,
etc. Doing so may result in abnormal heat or smoke generation.
● Do not install the control lines or communication cables together with the main
circuit lines or power cables. Keep a distance of 100mm or more between them.
Failure to do so may result in malfunction due to noise.
● Do not power off the controller while the settings are being written. Doing so will
make the data in the flash ROM undefined and may cause malfunction or failure of
the controller.
● Do not disassemble or modify this product. Doing so may result in electric shocks
or smoke generation.
● Clamp electric wires securely with the terminal screws. Imperfect connection may
result in abnormal heat or smoke generation.
● Do not touch any terminal while power is on. Failure to do so may result in electric
shock.
● Do not open the covers on the back and the bottom of the product. Doing so may
cause failure.
[Installation Precautions]
WARNING
● Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before
mounting or removing the module. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or
cause the module to fail or malfunction.
● Install the product so the laser beam comes higher or lower than eye level in order
not to watch the beam directly during operation. Laser safety distance (Nominal
Ocular Hazard Distance: NOHD) is approx. 0.5m. The laser beam must be
terminated at the end of its path by a diffuse reflector or an absorber.
● Please consult your local Mitsubishi representative if the product breaks down. The
product is not equipped with a function that stops laser radiation automatically
during disassembly of the sensor head. The users therefore may be exposed to
laser beam in disassembling the sensor head.
● When this product is used in areas where an official language is Chinese or
Korean, replace the laser warning label with the one written in Chinese and
Korean.
● Do not use the product in the manner other than specified in the Laser
Displacement Sensor MH11 User's Manual. You may be exposed to hazardous
laser radiation if the device is controlled or adjusted in procedures not specified in
the Laser Displacement Sensor MH11 User's Manual.
3. Export Regulations by Japanese Government
● MH11H11B0S and MH11H11B0L are subject to export control regulations by the
Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law. Export admission by the Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry is required before these products are to be exported
or brought out of the country. These products are also subject to Article 1.B.3.b.1
of Nuclear Suppliers Group in international export control regime and 2.B.6.b.1 of
Wassenaar Arrangement. Please follow the export control regulations required.
4. Specifications
Item MH11H11B0S MH11H11B0L
Diffuse Specular Diffuse Specular
reflection Reflection reflection Reflection
Measurement Diffuse reflection/specular reflection
method*1
Measurement 110mm 106.7mm 110mm 106.7mm
center distance
Measurement 15mm 14.5mm 15mm 14.5mm
range *2
Beam source Red semiconductor laser Class 2 (JIS/IEC/GB/FDA)
Max output: 1mW, Emission peak wavelength: 658nm
Beam diameter*3 Approx. 80m Approx. 801700m
Light receiving Linear image sensor
element
Resolution 0.4m/average times: 256, 0.1m/average times: 4096
Linearity 0.03% F.S.
Temperature 0.01% F.S./
characteristics
Ambient 3000lx or less*4 (illuminance at light receiving surface using
illuminance incandescent lamp)
Ambient 0 to 45 (No dew condensation or icing allowed)
temperature At storage: -20 to 70
Measuring conditions are as follows unless otherwise specified; connected with
controller, power voltage: 24VDC, ambient temperature: 20, sampling cycle: 40s,
average times: 256, at measurement center distance, measurement subject: white
ceramic, and digital measurement value.
*1 Use the ND filter in case the amount of reflected beam is too large.
*2 The measurement range is limited between 0.5 and 15.0mm (in case the sampling
cycle is 20s at diffuse reflection), between 0.5 and 14.5mm (in case the sampling
cycle is 20s at specular reflection), between 12.5 and 15.0mm (in case the
sampling cycle is 10s at diffuse reflection), or between 12.5 and 14.5mm (in case
the sampling cycle is 10s at specular reflection).
*3 The figure shows the value at measurement center distance. It is determined by
1/e2 (approximately 13.5%) of center beam intensity. Due to leak light outside the
specified area, the reflectance around the detecting point may be higher than at
the point and this may affect the measurement value.
*4 The variation in ambient illuminance is 0.03% F.S. or less.
5. Cautions
Connection
● Turn off the power of controller before connecting or disconnecting the connectors.
● When connecting or disconnecting the connectors, be sure to hold the connector
area not to apply extra force to the cable.
● Be careful not to touch terminals or to let foreign matter get in the connector after
disconnecting connectors.
● Be careful not to apply force to around the connectors of sensor head cable and
extension cable for sensor head. Do not bend the cables near connectors. Doing
so causes disconnection of the cable.
● When moving the sensor head during operation, make sure that the cable is not
bent while moving it. For the part where bending of the cable is required, use the
replaceable extension cable for sensor head.
[Installation Precautions] [Startup and Maintenance Precautions] BEFORE USE
CAUTION CAUTION Before using the product, check the sensor head model name and contents of packing.
● Use this product in an environment that meets general specifications in the Laser ● Do not disassemble or modify the modules. Doing so may cause failure,
Displacement Sensor MH11 User's Manual. Failure to do so may result in electric malfunction, injury, or a fire.
 Sensor head model name
Check the model name of product at the top of sensor head.
shock, fire, malfunction, or damage to or deterioration of the product. ● Use any radio communication device such as a cellular phone or PHS (Personal
● When using the programmable controller in an environment of frequent vibrations, Handy-phone System) more than 25cm away in all directions from this product.  Packing
fix the module with a screw. Failure to do so may cause malfunction. Check that all of the following components are included in the package of the sensor
● Tighten the screws within the specified torque range. Undertightening can cause ● Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before head.
drop of the screw, short circuit, or malfunction. Overtightening can damage the mounting or removing the module. Failure to do so may cause the module to fail or
Item Quantity
screw and/or module, resulting in drop, short circuit, or malfunction. malfunction.
● Do not directly touch any conductive parts of connectors outside the module. ● Tighten the screws within the specified torque range. Undertightening can cause Sensor head 1
Doing so can cause malfunction or failure of the module. drop of the component or wire, short circuit, or malfunction. Overtightening can Laser warning label (written in Japanese and English) 1
damage the screw and/or module, resulting in drop, short circuit, or malfunction.
● After the first use of the product, do not mount/remove the terminal block to/from Laser warning labels (written in Chinese and Korean) 2
[Wiring Precautions]
the module more than 50 times. Exceeding the limit may cause malfunction. "Before Using the Product" (this document) 1
WARNING ● Startup and maintenance of a control panel must be performed by qualified
maintenance personnel with knowledge of protection against electric shock. Lock 1. Overview
● Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before
installation and wiring. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or cause the
the control panel so that only qualified maintenance personnel can operate it.
● Before handling the module, touch a conducting object such as a grounded metal The product achieves ultra high-speed sampling and high-accurate measurement
module to fail or malfunction. to discharge the static electricity from the human body. Failure to do so may cause using linear image sensor as light receiving element to be used on equipment that
the module to fail or malfunction. require high-speed operation with high-accuracy.
[Wiring Precautions] The product is used at diffuse reflection or specular reflection sensor head depending
[Operating Precautions] on the installation and setting.
CAUTION
CAUTION 2. Cautions on Handling Laser Products
● Individually ground the FG terminals of this product with a ground resistance of
100 ohms or less. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or malfunction. ● Perform operations when used in system control after reading the user's manual
In order to prevent the accident by laser product and protect the users, JIS C
● Use applicable solderless terminals and tighten them within the specified torque and verifying that it is safe enough. Incorrect change or modification may cause
range. Loose terminal screws may result in the product falling or failures. 6802:2014 "Safety of laser products" was established based on the regulation of IEC
system malfunction, damage to the machines, or accidents.
● Check the rated voltage and signal layout before wiring to the module, and ● Do not power off the controller while the settings are being written. Doing so will (International electrotechnical Commission). This regulation classifies laser products
connect the cables correctly. Connecting a power supply with a different voltage according to the level of hazard, and provides the safety measures for respective
make the data in the flash ROM undefined. The values need to be written to the
rating or incorrect wiring may cause fire or failure. flash ROM again. Doing so also may cause malfunction or failure of the controller. classes.
● Securely connect the connector to the module. Poor contact may cause
 Laser hazardous class
malfunction.
● Do not install the control lines or communication cables together with the main
[Disposal Precautions] Classification according to JIS (JIS C 6802:2014), IEC (IEC 60825-1:2014), and GB
circuit lines or power cables. Keep a distance of 100mm or more between them. standards (GB 7247.1:2012)
CAUTION
Failure to do so may result in malfunction due to noise. Class Model Description of hazardous evaluation
● Place the cables in a duct or clamp them. If not, dangling cable may swing or ● When disposing of this product, treat it as industrial waste.
Class 1  Safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of
inadvertently be pulled, resulting in damage to the module or cables or malfunction
due to poor contact.
operation
[Transportation Precautions]
● Check the interface type and correctly connect the cable. Incorrect wiring Class 1M  Safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of
(connecting the cable to an incorrect interface) may cause failure of the module CAUTION operation, except for diverging or large area beams
and external device. when collecting optics used. Hazardous when
● Tighten the screws within the specified torque range. Undertightening can cause ● The halogens (such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine), which are collecting optics used.
drop of the screw, short circuit, fire, or malfunction. Overtightening can damage the contained in a fumigant used for disinfection and pest control of wood packaging
Class 1C  This class laser apply the laser product radiation
screw and/or module, resulting in drop, short circuit, fire, or malfunction. materials, may cause failure of the product. Prevent the entry of fumigant residues
directly to the body tissues without the eye, in
● Remove the terminal block from the controller before wiring the terminal block. into the product or consider other methods (such as heat treatment) instead of
medical and beauty.
Failure to do so may result in fire or malfunction due to incorrect wiring or short fumigation. The disinfection and pest control measures must be applied to
circuit. unprocessed raw wood. Class 2 MH11H11B0S Visible beam, low power. Blink response of eye
● When disconnecting the cable from the module, do not pull the cable by the cable MH11H11B0L affords protection.
part. For the cable with connector, hold the connector part of the cable. For the CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT Class 2M  Visible beam, low power. Blink response of eye
cable connected to the terminal block, loosen the terminal screw. Pulling the cable affords protection. Hazardous when collecting optics
connected to the module may result in malfunction or damage to the module or used.
cable. (1) Mitsubishi's laser displacement sensor must be used in applications which do not
Class 3R  Direct intrabeam viewing is hazardous, but risk is
● Be careful so that foreign objects such as chips or wire scraps do not enter lead to serious accidents even in cases where failure/nonconformity was unlikely lower than for 3B.
controllers or external connectors not being used (such as terminal blocks, to occur in the laser displacement sensor, as well as, application which execute
Ethernet connectors, USB connectors). Such foreign matter can cause a fire, Class 3B  Direct intrabeam viewing is always hazardous. Safe
backup and failsafe functions in systems through external devices when a failure
failure, or malfunction. of viewing diffuse reflections.
or defect has occurred.
● For Ethernet cables to be used in the system, select the ones that meet the Class 4  High power. Capable of producing hazardous diffuse
(2) Mitsubishi's laser displacement sensor was designed/manufactured as a
specifications in the Laser Displacement Sensor MH11 User's Manual. If not, reflections. Capable of producing skin burns and fire
general-purpose product which was designed for use in general industries, etc.
normal data transmission is not guaranteed. hazardous.
Accordingly, the applications of Mitsubishi's laser displacement sensor shall be
● Do not apply the 24VDC power before wiring the entire system. If the power is
applied before wiring, normal data transmission is not guaranteed. exempt for usage in special applications such as devices and systems as stated  Laser warning label
below. In the unlikely event that it is used, we bare no responsibility (includes, but
is not limited to debt defaults, defective warranty, QA, illegal acts, and product Japanese/English
[Startup and Maintenance Precautions]
liabilities) for the quality performance, and safety of Mitsubishi's laser
WARNING displacement sensor.
● Large applications which greatly affect the public such as, nuclear power plants
● Do not touch any terminal while power is on. Doing so will cause electric shock or operated by each power company and other nuclear power plants
malfunction.
● Application which request Mitsubishi to construct special QA structures such as
● Shut off the external power supply (all phases) used in the system before cleaning
the module or retightening the terminal screws or module fixing screws. Failure to railway companies and government offices.
do so may result in electric shock. ● Application such as aerospace, medicine, railway, combustion-fuel system, Korean/Chinese
● For the operating status of the controller after a communication failure, refer to the passenger cars, manned transfer equipment, entertainment devices, and
Laser Displacement Sensor MH11 User's Manual. Failure to do so may result in an safety devices that are expected to greatly affect lives, the body and properties
accident due to an incorrect output or malfunction. Mitsubishi's information desk should be contacted for more information as the
laser displacement sensor may be applicable at the discretion of Mitsubishi, on
the condition that the application is strictly limited and special qualities
(exceeding the general specifications, etc.) are not required even in the above
applications.
 Label position
 Installation mode: specular reflection
Wiring
Measurement range OFF Blink ON Blink OFF WARRANTY
● Do not run the sensor head cable along (bundled in parallel) with other wirings. indicator
Keep it at least 100mm away from other wires. Run the cable so that it is separate Measurement range
from high voltage and power circuit lines. If it is necessary to run the cable in Please confirm the following product warranty details before using this product.
parallel with them, shield the cable by running it through a grounded electrical 1. Gratis Warranty Term and Gratis Warranty Range
conduit.
If any faults or defects (hereinafter "Failure") found to be the responsibility of
● Install the product as far away as possible from noise source such as high-voltage Mitsubishi occurs during use of the product within the gratis warranty term, the
lines, high-voltage device, power lines, power device, machines which generate a Measurement center
product shall be repaired or exchanged at no cost via the sales representative or
large starting and stopping surge, welding machines and inverter motor. distance Displacement
● Do not pull the cable using a force 29.4N or more when routing the cable with the 106.7mm output
Mitsubishi Service Company.
sensor head and controller fixed. Doing so may cause disconnection of the cable. +4.83V However, if repairs are required onsite at domestic or overseas location,
19.73mA expenses to send an engineer will be solely at the customer's discretion.
At least 20 mm is required from the cable connection to the bend. The bending
radius must be 30 mm or more. Mitsubishi shall not be held responsible for any re-commissioning, maintenance,
or testing on-site that involves replacement of the failed module.
20mm or more
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The gratis warranty term of the product shall be for one year after the date of
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Displacement purchase or delivery to a designated place, or eighteen months after the
(mm) manufacture date, whichever comes first.
R30mm or The gratis warranty term of repair parts or product replacements shall not exceed
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more
4.27mA the gratis warranty term before repairs or replacements.
[Gratis Warranty Range]
(1) The range shall be limited to normal use within the usage state, usage
ON
● When moving the sensor head during operation, make sure that the cable is not Alarm output
OFF ON OFF ON methods and usage environment, etc., which follow the conditions and
bent while moving it. precautions, etc., given in the instruction manual, user's manual and caution
● Use only one extension cable for sensor head for connection between one sensor labels on the product.
The measurement range indicator at sampling cycle of 20s or 10s lights up at the
head and a controller. (2) Even within the gratis warranty term, the following cases fall outside the
● When moving the sensor head during operation, use the replaceable extension center of limited measurement range.
warranty range.
cable for the bend or movable part. The bending radius of extension cable must be
30mm or more for fixed part and 60mm or more for movable part. Do not add
7. Mutual Interference Area 1. Failure occurring from inappropriate storage or handling, carelessness or
negligence by the user. Failure caused by the user's hardware or software
tensile stress for the cable.
When two or more diffuse reflection sensor heads are installed side by side, mutual design.
Warming up time interference occurs if the laser spots from other sensor heads fall within the shaded 2. Failure caused by unapproved modifications, etc., to the product by the
areas in the following. Install sensor heads so that the laser spots from other sensor user.
● Allow at least 30 minutes of warming up after turning on the power to ensure the heads fall outside the shaded areas. 3. When the Mitsubishi product is assembled into a user's device, Failure that
performance of the product.
could have been avoided if functions or structures, judged as necessary in
the legal safety measures the user's device is subject to or as necessary by
Environment
industry standards, had been provided.
● The life of the semiconductor laser depends on the ambient temperature during 4. Failure that could have been avoided if consumable parts (battery,
use. When using the product near a heat source, take measures to lower the
ambient temperature of the sensor head as possible. Mount the sensor on a
backlight, fuse, etc.) designated in the instruction manual had been
device having good heat radiation because the sensor head itself emits heat. correctly serviced or replaced.
● When installing two sensor heads in parallel at a 20mm or less interval, mount 5. Failure caused by external irresistible forces such as fires or abnormal
each sensor head on an aluminum or iron plate having a 200 or more surface voltages, and Failure caused by force majeure such as earthquakes,
area. 9 lightning, wind and water damage.
● Water, oil, or fingerprints on the light emitting surface and light receiving surface of 6. Failure caused by reasons unpredictable by scientific technology standards
sensor head reflects light. Dust and dirt on them block light. Keep them clean at all at time of shipment from Mitsubishi.
times. When cleaning these parts, wipe them off using a soft lint-free cloth or lens 7. Any other failure found not to be the responsibility of Mitsubishi or that
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cleaning paper.
admitted not to be so by the user.
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● Install the sensor head so that ambient light such as sunlight or light with the same
wavelength as laser beam does not enter the light receiver. If high accuracy is
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required, install a light shielding plate or the like on the sensor head. (1) Mitsubishi shall accept onerous product repairs for seven (7) years after
● Although the sensor head is waterproof, the controller and connectors are not production of the product is discontinued. Discontinuation of production shall
structurally dustproof, waterproof, or corrosion-resistant. Therefore, the be notified with Mitsubishi Technical Bulletins, etc.
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measurement underwater or in the rain is not allowed. (2) Product supply (including repair parts) is not available after production is
● Do not use the product in dusty places or that exposed to flammable or corrosive 3 20 discontinued.
gases, droplet, direct sunlight, severe vibration or impact.
(Unit: mm) 3. Overseas service
6. Measurement Range/Indicator Overseas, repairs shall be accepted by Mitsubishi's local overseas FA Center.
8. Beam Diameter Note that the repair conditions at each FA Center may differ.
 Installation mode: diffuse reflection 4. Exclusion of loss in opportunity and secondary loss from
0.24 0.08 0.24 warranty liability
Measurement range OFF Blink ON Blink OFF MH11H110S Regardless of the gratis warranty term, Mitsubishi shall not be liable for
indicator 0.2 0.08 0.2
Measurement range Small spot compensation to:
(1) Damages caused by any cause found not to be the responsibility of
Measurement range
Mitsubishi.
(2) Loss in opportunity, lost profits incurred to the user by Failures of Mitsubishi
products.
Measurement center distance
Measurement center (3) Special damages and secondary damages whether foreseeable or not,
distance Displacement compensation for accidents, and compensation for damages to products other
110mm +5V output than Mitsubishi products.
20mA 1.2 1.7 2.2 (4) Replacement by the user, maintenance of on-site equipment, start-up test run
MH11H110L
0.2 0.08 0.2 and other tasks.
Line spot 5. Changes in product specifications
(Unit: mm) The specifications given in the catalogs, manuals or technical documents are
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subject to change without prior notice.
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Displacement
(mm) ND filter (MH11F98) is optionally available to adjust the excessive amount of reflected
beam to an optimum level for more accurate measurement.
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4mA 10. Information and Services
ON For further information and services, please consult your local Mitsubishi
Alarm output
OFF ON OFF ON representative.