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KEYENCE Corporation has confirmed, on the basis of the following specifications, that this
product complies with the essential requirements of the applicable EU Directive. Be sure to
consider the following specifications when using this product in a member state of the
European Union.

Multi-Sensor Controller  EMC Directive

• Applicable standard: EN60947-5-2, Class A

MU-N Series These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with this product
incorporated complies with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive. The manufacturer
of the end-product is solely responsible for confirming the compliance of the end-product itself
User's Manual according to the EMC Directive.

LR-W70(C) Edition 1-3 Package Contents

• Controller
• Instruction manual

1-4 Specifications
This product can be used by connecting it to KEYENCE sensor models that support the MU-N
Series. MU-N11 MU-N12
Model
It can also be used with product series that feature models that support N-bus (the name of Main unit Expansion unit
Connected sensor LR-W70(C)
KEYENCE's wire-saving system).
1-Spot Mode Single output:
For details on the these functions, see the "MU-N Series User's Manual". 300 μs/1.1 ms/11 ms/100 ms/500 ms selectable
There is a separate "MU-N Series User's Manual" for each sensor model that can be 2-Spot Mode Difference Monitoring Single output:
connected. These manuals can be downloaded from the KEYENCE website 600 μs/2.6 ms/21 ms/200 ms/1 s selectable
(http://www.keyence.com). Please contact your nearest KEYENCE office, when it is not 2-Spot Mode 2-Point Matching Single output:
Response time
500 μs/2.1 ms/21 ms/200 ms/1s selectable
possible to download these files over the internet.
1-Spot Mode Multiple outputs:
2 ms/3 ms/11 ms/100 ms/500 ms selectable
Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum performance. 2-Spot Mode 2-Point Matching Multiple outputs:
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it for future reference. 2 ms/4 ms/21 ms/200 ms/1 s selectable
Mutual interference reduction function Up to 2 units with alternate frequencies set
Timer function OFF/ON delay/OFF delay/One-shot
The following symbols alert you to important messages. Be sure to read these sections
Power supply voltage 24 VDC, ripple (P-P) 10% or less, Class 2 or LPS
carefully. Power
130 mA or less 115 mA or less
supply Current consumption
(without load)*1 (without load)*2
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
WARNING 4 max.,
or serious injury. NPN open collector/PNP open collector selectable,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor 24 V or less,
CAUTION
or moderate injury. Control output Main unit: 50 mA or less *3 ,
Expansion unit: 20 mA or less,
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product damage Residual voltage: 2 V or less,
NOTICE
as well as property damage. N.O./N.C. selectable

5 max.,
Point Indicates additional information on proper operation. Short-circuit current: NPN: 1 mA or less,
External input PNP: 2 mA or less,
For the applied voltage, see wiring diagrams
(page 3 of the user's manual)
I/O*4

1. Introduction 1 max.,
Current output/ Voltage output
selectable,
Current output:
1-1 Safety Precautions Analog output
4 to 20 mA,
Max. load resistance:
-
450 ,
• This product is only intended to detect objects. Do not use this product Voltage output: 0 to 10 V,
for the purpose of protecting a human body or a part of the human body. External load resistance:
5 k or more
• This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof product. Do
WARNING not use this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially explosive
atmosphere. Protection against reverse power connection,
• This product uses DC power. The product may explode or burn if an AC Protection circuit power supply surge, output overcurrent,
output surge, and reverse output connection
voltage is applied.
Expansion units Up to 4 expansion units*5
• Do not wire this product along with power lines or high-tension lines.
Ambient
Doing so may lead to product malfunctions or damage due to noise. -20 to +50°C (no freezing)
NOTICE temperature
• Do not use this product outdoors or in a place where extraneous light can
Ambient humidity 35 to 85%RH (no condensation)
enter the light-receiving element directly. Environmental
resistance Shock resistance 1,000 m/s 2 in X, Y, Z axis directions respectively 6 times

1-2 Precautions on Regulations and Vibration resistance

10 to 55 Hz Double amplitude 1.5 mm in the X, Y, Z axis
directions respectively, 2 hours

Standards Material
Case and dust cover: Polycarbonate
Buttons: Polyacetal
Display panel: PMMA
 CSA Certificate Weight Approx. 70 g Approx. 70 g
This product complies with the following CSA and UL standards and has been certified by CSA.
*1 330 mA or less (when 4 outputs are used, with load)
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as a CSA-certified
*2 195 mA or less (when 4 outputs are used, with load)
product. *3 20 mA or less when an expansion unit is connected.
• Applicable standards: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, *4 For more information on Control output, External input, and Analog output wire allocation,
UL61010-1 please refer to the table of "Power cable pin layout" on page 3 of this manual.
• Use one of the following types of power supplies. *5 Up to 5 N-bus devices, including the main unit (or network unit), can be linked together.
A CSA/UL certified power supply that provides Class 2 output as defined in the CEC (Canadian
Electrical Code) and NEC (National Electrical Code) or a CSA/UL certified power supply that
has been evaluated as a Limited Power Source as defined in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
60950-1/UL60950-1.
• Use this product at an altitude of 2000 m or less.
• Overvoltage category: I
• Pollution degree: 3
• Indoor use only.

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1-5 Names of Main Unit Components 2-2 Connecting the Sensor and Power
Output Display Arrow
Cables
indicator buttons
• Turn the power off before connecting the sensor cable and power cable.
NOTICE • Insert the sensor cable and power cable securely into their respective
ports. If not properly inserted, the cables can be easily disconnected.

SELECT
 Sensor cable
OUT
STB H A
MODE Cable type sensor
L MU-N
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

OP-88029 (for PVC cable) / OP-88030 (for PUR cable)

[SET] button Stable operation [MODE] button
indicator B
Connector type sensor MU-N
2. Installation and Wiring
2-1 Installation
Connector cable for MU-N OP-88029 (for PVC cable) / OP-88030 (for PUR cable)

 Attaching the MU-N11 (main unit) (3)

1 Align the claw at the bottom of the main body
Connector type sensor
with the DIN rail, as shown in the figure to the C MU-N
right. While pushing the main body in the (2) (1)
direction of arrow (1), push down in the direction
of arrow (2).
Sensor-to-controller cable
2 To remove the sensor, push the main body in
the direction of arrow (1), while lifting the unit in
the direction of arrow (3). In the case of A or B, please follow steps 1 through 3.
 Install the connector as follows:
When using the mounting bracket (OP-76877, sold Mounting bracket 1 Cut the cable to an appropriate length and strip
separately), attach the sensor as shown in the away approx. 17 mm of the outermost insulation. approx.
approx. 17 mm
figure on the right. It is not necessary to remove insulation 17 mm

from the core wires.

 Attaching the MU-N12 (expansion unit) Connector Connector
Several expansion units can be used in conjunction with a main unit. 2 Insert the core wires into the connector by cover body

Up to four expansion units can be connected to one main unit. aligning the pin numbers on the connector
Connector
* You can also connect up to four models that support N-bus (the name of body with the corresponding wire colors, lock
KEYENCE's wire-saving system) to one main unit. refer to the table below for more information.

Press fitting
Mount the product on a DIN rail and install on a metal surface when
CAUTION Connector pin
connecting multiple expansion units or mounting main units close together. Wire color
number Black/ Blue/ White/ Brown
NOTICE Turn the power off before connecting expansion units.
1 Brow n
2 White
Point • Contact your nearest KEYENCE office when connecting units other than
N-bus (the name of KEYENCE's wire-saving system) compatible sensors. 3 Blue
• Turn the power off before connecting expansion units. 4 Black
• Do not touch the expansion unit connectors.
• When using the MU-N Series as the main unit, verify that the expansion 3 To make a connection, press together the body and the connector cover into
products used (other than MU-N Series expansion units) can operate which the cables were inserted. (Use a pair of pliers or a similar tool to press
within the power supply voltage range of the MU-N Series. them together.)

1 Remove the protection covers from If the sensor cable needs to be cut to a shorter length, install the
the main unit and expansion unit(s). connector as described above.

* Do not reuse a connector that has already been press fitted.

Use one of the following connectors.
2 Install the expansion units on the DIN rail, one at a time.
OP-88029 (for use with PVC cables)
For more information about the installation, see "Attaching the MU-N11 (main
OP-88030 (for use with PUR cables)
unit)" (page 2). Main unit Note that 1 spare connector is included with the 10 m PVC type cables
Expansion
unit (OP-88026/88028).

3 Push the expansion unit into

4 Connect the sensor cable on the left side
the main unit connector port Connector of the controller.
until a clicking sound can be heard. Insert the connector
until a clicking sound
is heard.
4 Using the same method as step (2),
End
install the end units (OP-26751: unit
2 units in a set, sold separately)
Connector cover
on either side of the main unit and
End Connector security ring
expansion unit. unit
Then, secure the end units in place.

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 Power cable 2-4 Installing the Sensor
Connect the power cable to the right side
of the controller. • Tightening torque for the mounting holes: 0.63 N·m (M3 screw)
• If the workpiece contains a glossy surface that could interfere with stable
detection, tilt the sensor approx. 15° to 20°. If tilting the sensor does not
improve detection, please attach the reflection canceling attachment
Connector security
Insert the connector ring (LR-WA2). 15 to 20°
until a clicking sound Connector
is heard. cover

* Connector cover
The sensor cable and power cable are both equipped with a connector cover.
After the connectors are inserted into the main unit, place the connector covers
over the connectors. Finally, secure the connector covers with the connector
security rings.

2-3 Wiring • High-frequency light, such as that from an inverter fluorescent lamp, entering
the receiver directly or after reflecting from the workpiece may lead to
 Power cable pin layout malfunctions. In this situation, implement countermeasures such as installing a
The tables below provide a breakdown of the power cables that can be used with light shielding plate or changing the product's installation position.
the MU-N Series. They also contain information on the associated wire colors and
functions.
<MU-N11 (main unit)>
3. Initial Settings
Connector pin
Wire color Details Pow er cable model/type
number When the MU-N Series and an LR-W70(C) are connected, the button
A1 Brow n (1*) 24 V
NOTICE
MU-CB4 operations for the LR-W70(C) main unit are disabled.
A3 Blue (3*) 0V 4-core cable for main unit
A4 Black (4*) Output 1 (MU-CC4:M12 connector Depending on the setup statuses of the MU-N Series and the LR-W70(C), the
type) *
A2 White (2*) Output 2/Input 1/Analog MU-CB8 following initial settings are required when power is turned on.
B1 Orange Output 3/Input 2 8-core cable for main unit
B2 Gray Output 4/Input 3
B3 Pink Input 4 Condition Required initial settings
B4 Violet Input 5 Both the MU-N Series and the LR-W70(C) are 3-1 Settings when both
* Pin numbers w hen using an M12 connector cable
in factory default. units are Initialized
<MU-N12 (expansion unit)> The settings on the MU-N Series and the 3-2 Selecting the Settings
Connector pin LR-W70(C) do not match. to Use
Wire color Details Pow er cable model/type
number
The settings on the MU-N Series and the Initial settings are not
A4 Black Output 1 MU-CB2
2-core cable for expansion LR-W70(C) match. required.
A2 White Output 2/Input 1 unit * When "7-2 Initialization" (page 7) is performed, "3-1 Settings when
B1 Orange Output 3/Input 2 MU-CB6 both units are Initialized" (page 3) is required.
6-core cable for expansion
B2 Gray Output 4/Input 3 unit

B3 Pink Input 4 3-1 Settings when both units are

B4 Violet Input 5
Initialized
 Wiring
MODE
Load (input device) Analog current or voltage input device Press or to advance through the menus.

Press to return to the previous menu.

 Control output
Press or to select/change menu options.
NPN PNP
Selecting
Select Output NPN
Brown*1(1*2)
24 V
Brown*1(1*2)
24 V
NPN/PNP
NPN PNP
(page 4)
Black(4*2)/White(2*2)/ Black(4*2)/White(2*2)/
Orange/Gray Orange/Gray Sub unit
(when output is (when output is Main unit
selected) selected) Off
Blue*1(3*2) Blue*1(3*2) Selecting Analog Out 4-20mA
0V 0V Analog Off 0-10V
Output
(page 4) Off ≠Off Disp. Value
 External input RGB Data

NPN PNP Selecting Analog Data

Analog Data Disp. Value
Brown* (1* )
1 2
24 V
Brown* (1* )
1 2
24 V
(page 4)
White(2*2)/Orange/Gray/ White(2*2)/Orange/Gray/ Selecting Control
Pink/Violet (when Pink/Violet (when Output Mode 1out 16bank
external input is external input is Output Setup 4out 2bank
1 out 16 bank
selected) selected) (page 4) Binary out
Blue*1(3*2) Blue*1(3*2) ≠1out 16bank
0V 0V When 1out 16bank is selected
Selecting Wire2 Function Off
 Analog output*1 I/O for white Off Input
wire (2) Output
NPN/PNP (page 4)

Brown*1(1*2)
24 V

White(2*2) End Config.

(when analog output is
selected)

Blue*1(3*2)
0V Return to the initial settings screen.

*1 MU-N11 only * During initial settings, the 7 segment display shows [].
*2 Pin numbers when using an M12 connector cable

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 Selecting NPN/PNP
Select the output type from either NPN or PNP. See "2-3 Wiring" (page 3).
4. Basic Settings

 Selecting Analog Output (only for MU-N11) 4-1 Output Logic Selection
When using the analog output, select from the following:
• Current output [4 - 20mA]
(N.O./N.C. Selection)
• Voltage output [0 - 10V]
Set the output logic to N.O. or N.C..
* To change the output logic, see "8. Advanced settings" (page 8).
 Selecting Analog Data (only for MU-N11)
Select the data to output in analog format from the following:
• Display value [Disp. Value] *1: Outputs the value (0-999) displayed on the unit.
• RGB data [RGB Data] *2: Outputs one of the following values (0-999) selected 4-2 Detection Mode
using an external input: Display value, R (red) amount, G (green) amount, or B
(blue) amount*3. This sensor contains four detection modes.
Detection mode Explanation
*1 When [Disp. Value] is selected, the control output is set to 1out 16bank. Auto When adjusting the sensitivity, the optimal mode is
*2 When [RGB Data] is selected, the control output is set to 1out 4bank. The (default) automatically selected between C+I or C.
external input is set to the RGB selection setting. Detection is performed according to the color
*3 R (red) amount, G (green) amount, and B (blue) amount are values related to C+I mode components (R, G, B) and illumination (the
that specific color elements portion of the full RGB reading. All three received light intensity).
components will total 1000. Detection is performed according to the color
C mode
For the selection method, see "9-2 Switching Banks through External Inputs" components (R, G, B) only.
(page 11). Detection is performed according to the
Super I mode*
illumination (the received light intensity) only.
 Selecting Control Output Setup To change the detection mode, see "8. Advanced settings" (page 8).
When using the control output(s), select from the following: * When using the binary output mode, this cannot be selected.
• 1 output 16 banks [1out 16bank]: 1 output wire with 16 banks available
• 4 outputs 2 banks [4out 2bank]: 4 output wires with 2 banks available
• Binary output (Up to 15 patterns) [Binary out]: 4 output wires with 1 to 15 signal 4-3 Spot/Mode Selection
combinations possible
(See "9-2 Switching Banks through External Inputs" (page 11).) This product is equipped with a [2-Spot Mode] , which utilizes 2 spots for
detection.
 Selecting I/O for white wire (2) When using the [2-Spot Mode], select one of the detection methods below. Note
When "1out 16bank" is selected, the Input or Output functionality of the white wire that the sensor operates in [C+I mode] when in [2-Spot Mode].
(2) can be selected.
• External input [Input] Spot Description
• Control output [Output] Detection based off of 1 spot. Utilized
1-Spot Mode (default)
* Disabled when [Off] is selected. See "9-1 Input/Output Wire Settings List" for standard target detection.
(page 11). Difference Detection based on the difference in
Monitoring*2*3 appearance between the 2 spots.
Typical tuning operation is not
3-2 Selecting the Settings to Use 2-Spot Mode*1 required.
2-Point Detects based on the degree of
When the settings on the MU-N Series and the LR-W70(C) do not match at Matching conformity of both spots to a
power-on, the desired settings need to be chosen from either the sensor or the calibrated reference.
controller.
Power ON
* For details on calibration in [2-Spot Mode], refer to "6. Sensitivity Adjustment
(2-Spot Mode) " (pages 6 to 7).
Type mismatch Type match

Sensor type *1 When the binary output is selected, this cannot be selected.
is mismatch
*2 This can only be selected when 1out 16banks or analog is selected.
MODE *3 It is not possible to perform bank switching.

Copy From Controller

Controller Sensor

MODE
>3s

Return to the initial settings screen.

Controller*1 (Default*2) Sends the MU-N settings to the LR-W70(C).

Sensor Sends the LR-W70(C) settings to the MU-N.
*1 If the settings stored in the MU-N cannot be sent to LR-W70(C), [Initialize] is
displayed instead of [Controller]. Selecting [Initialize] requires
"3-1 Settings when both units are Initialized" (page 3).
*2 If the connected MU-N is in the initial setting, [Sensor] is the default value.

While setting the above, the 7 segment display shows [].

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5. Sensitivity Adjustment < Precautions for master calibration>
• Continue calibration until the green light that indicates reference addition
(1-Spot Mode) does not turn on any more.
• If the master calibration is performed again, the registered contents from the
first master calibration will be overwritten. To add an allowable range after
5-1 Auto/C+I/C Mode the master calibration, perform the master addition calibration.
• If the registration status is saturated and "---" is displayed. Perform the
 About the display value master calibration again after lowering the "8-13 Master Calibration Set
• Conformity Value" (page 10).
The level of conformity of the current detected workpiece to the registered • Changing the master calibration set value after a master calibration has
reference workpiece. been performed, does not affect the current setting value, only subsequent
Display range: 0 to 999 (The more the workpiece conform to reference workpiece, calibrations.
the higher the value.)
 Permitting color variations between different
• Setting value workpieces
The threshold of conformity at which a workpiece is judged to be the same as the  Master addition calibration (when adding workpieces to be permitted)
registered workpiece. Position a workpiece which is to be judged the same as the current
To check or manually make fine adjustments to the setting value, registered color. Then press and hold the [SET] button and the [] button.
see " Checking and adjusting the setting value" (page 5). When the added registration is successful, the "setting value" flashes three
* The blinking numeric value that appears after calibration is the setting value. times, and the sensor returns to the normal screen (the setting value is not
changed at this point in time).
 Setting the sensitivity (apply one of the following three In this case, references are added to permit colors between "the current
methods) registered color" and "the additional registered color".
 1-point calibration (use to detect 1 specific color)
Register the color of the workpiece to be detected. 1 OUT
MU-N12
SELECT

STB H

(When Auto mode is used, this function operates in C+I.)

MODE
L
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

SET
Press and
1 OUT
MU-N12
SELECT

hold the [SET] and OK 945

STB H
MODE
L
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

[] buttons at the

same time for 3
SET

Press and
seconds or more.
hold the
[SET] button
OK 945 Release the buttons when
for 3 seconds "ADD" flashes.
or more.
Release the button when < Precautions for master addition calibration>
"SET" flashes.
• To clear the master addition calibration, perform another calibration.
• If the setting fails or the registration state is saturated, "" is displayed. To
 2-point calibration (use to differentiate between 2 colors) add an allowable range, lower the setting value, and perform the master
Register the color of the reference workpiece and the color to be addition calibration again.
differentiated. (The first point is used as the reference color.)
 Checking and adjusting the setting value
1 OUT
MU-N12
SELECT

2 OUT
MU-N12
SELECT

When a larger setting value is in place, the detection tolerance is tight.

OK 750
STB H STB H
MODE MODE
L L
SET SET

In contrast, when the setting value is reduced, a wider detection tolerance is

Multi-Sensor Controller Multi-Sensor Controller
SET

SET

Press the Press the enabled. The [] and [] buttons can be used to increase or decrease the
[SET] [SET] When the
setting value.
button (for button difference is
1 second or again (for too small.
less). 1 second
MU-N12
SELECT RUN
or less). OUT
STB H

NG --- SET
L
MODE
Press the [] button
Multi-Sensor Controller
(for 1 second or less).

 Master calibration (use to permit color variations within the same Setting value
workpiece) OUT BANK16

Press the [SET] button to register the reference color. Then, press and hold
the [SET] button to perform sampling. During sampling, references are
1 845 0 ... 999

added and are set to be judged as the same color. When a reference is <Note for sensitivity setting and setting value adjustment >
added, the indicator flashes (once) in green. *1 When using the following settings, the master calibration and master addition
When master calibration is executed, the setting value becomes 950 calibration cannot be used.
(default). To change this value, see "8-13 Master Calibration Set Value" • When using 1 output 16 banks, banks 5 through 16 cannot use these
(page 10). functions.
(When Auto mode is used, this function operates in C+I.) • When selecting the response time of 2 ms while using 4 outputs 2 banks
• When using the binary output mode
1 OUT

SET
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE
2 OUT

SET
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE

*2 After master calibration or master addition calibration has been executed, the
Multi-Sensor Controller Multi-Sensor Controller
SET

SET

setting value cannot be increased.

Press the Press and OK 950
[SET] hold the
button (for [SET]  When the received light intensity is saturated or
1 second or button for insufficient
less). 3 seconds 
When using the product with the [300 µs*1] or [1.1 ms*2] response time, " " or
or more.
"" may be displayed if the light intensity is saturated or insufficient,
When "SET" and "ADD*" respectively. In this case, it is beneficial to recalibrate the sensor, since the light
flash alternately, continue intensity is automatically adjusted during calibration.
holding down the [SET] * When the
button and scan the area to registration state is
be registered. When the *1 2 ms during multiple outputs
saturated, "SET" and
scan is complete, release *2 3 ms during multiple outputs
"---" flash alternately.
the [SET] button.

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  When the received light intensity is saturated or
5-2 Super I Mode
insufficient
When using the product with the [300 μs*1] or [1.1 ms*2] response time selected,
 About the display value
stable operation may be reduced. In this situation, it may be possible to increase
• Received light intensity
stability by adjusting the light intensity to the optimal value using the steps below.
The current received light intensity is displayed.
Display range: 0 to 999 (The greater the received light intensity, the higher the
*1 2 ms during multiple outputs
value.)
*2 3 ms during multiple outputs

• Setting value
The threshold at which the received light intensity is judged to indicate that a 1 OUT
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE

workpiece is present.
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

To check or manually make fine adjustments to the value, see " Checking

SET
Press the
and adjusting the setting value" (page 6). OK
[SET] and []
* The blinking numeric value that appears after calibration is the setting value. buttons at the
same time (for
 Setting the sensitivity (apply one of the following three 1 second or
less.)
methods)
 2-point calibration (basic intensity differentiation)

1 OUT
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE
2 OUT
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE OK 750 6. Sensitivity Adjustment

(2-Spot Mode)
SET SET
Multi-Sensor Controller Multi-Sensor Controller

Press the Press the

SET

SET

[SET] [SET] When the

button (for button difference is
1 second again (for too small.
6-1 Difference Monitoring
or less). 1 second
or less).
NG ---  Detect appearance variations in parts without calibration (ideal for mark
detection).
By monitoring the difference in appearance between the 2-spots, the sensor is
able to stably detect variations in a target's appearance without the need for
 Maximum sensitivity calibration (use to increase the sensitivity of the calibration.
sensor to detect small changes) For example, if the appearances of the two spots are identical, then they would
have the same degree of conformity of [999] and the display value would be [0].
The display value will increase as the difference between the two spots
1 OUT

SET
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE

increases.
Multi-Sensor Controller
SET

Press and
<Operation example>
hold the
[SET] button OK 63
for 3 seconds
or more.
Display value "10"
Release the button when
"SET" flashes. MU-N12
SELECT

OUT
STB H
MODE
L
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

 Full auto calibration (use when workpiece movement cannot be OFF

Set value
SET

stopped for calibration) 100 (default)

1 OUT
MU-N12
SELECT

OUT
MU-N12
SELECT Reference B Reference A
"989" "999"
STB H STB H
MODE MODE
L L
SET SET
Multi-Sensor Controller Multi-Sensor Controller
SET

SET

Press and
hold the
OK 500
[SET] button
for 3 seconds
Display value "600"
or more.
When "SET" flashes, continue After passing the
MU-N12
SELECT

OUT

holding the [SET] button and workpiece in front of the

STB H
MODE
L
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

pass the workpiece in front of sensor, release the

ON!
the sensor. [SET] button. Set value
SET

100 (default)

 Checking and adjusting the setting value Reference B Reference A

"399" "999"

MU-N12
SELECT
RUN
OUT
STB H
L
MODE
Press the [] button
* When confirming the set value or making fine adjustments manually, refer to
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller
(for 1 second or less).
" Checking and adjusting the setting value" (page 5). For Difference
Monitoring, the larger the set value, the larger the difference required for
Setting value
OUT BANK16
detection, and the smaller the set value, the more sensitive the sensor is to
1 845 0 ... 999 differences.

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6-2 2-Point Matching 7-3 Switching the Display Screen
 Setting the sensitivity  Basic screen
 Detects when the degrees of conformity of both spots are the same or • 7 segment display
greater than the set value*1. When tuning, the bank and channel of the
Current value output that is having its setting value
Calibrate a specific reference appearance using the method below *2.
changed is displayed.

Press MU-N12
Press
SELECT

and hold OUT

STB H MODE
+
MODE
L
SET

SET for Multi-Sensor Controller

3s or more
When "SET" to switch the bank and channel.
SET

blinks release OK 945 MODE

the button. (Press + to return to the
previous screen.)
Spot1 Spot2
appearance appearance
to detect to detect
Workpiece moving direction
• Display
*1 When confirming the set value or making fine adjustments manually, refer to
" Checking and adjusting the setting value" (page 5).
 • 1 output 16 banks*1 • 4 outputs 2 banks • Binary output (Up to 15
*2 When using the product with the [500 μs] or [2.1 ms] response time, " " or When [1out 16bank] When [4out 2bank] is signal combinations)
"" may be displayed if the light intensity is saturated or insufficient, is selected selected When [Binary out] is
respectively. In this case, it is beneficial to recalibrate the sensor, since the selected
light intensity is automatically adjusted during calibration.
OUT BANK16 OUT BANK2 Ch4 OUT Ch15

845 845 845

<Operation example>
1 12
34 15
SET
SET
SET

OFF ON! OFF

[OUT]: Illuminates when the control output is ON.

[1 to 15]: The number of the channel whose control output is ON The setting value
illuminates.*2
[C+I]: The selected mode illuminates.*3

7. Useful Functions
*1 When the analog output [RGB Data] is selected, 1output 4banks is set.
Therefore, the bank can be selected from BANK1 to 4. (only for MU-N11)
7-1 Key Lock *2 When using the binary output, the channel No. with the output ON illuminates.
*3 When super I mode is selected, press + to display the light source
This function prevents operation mistakes, or the inadvertent changing of settings, being used to make judgments.
by locking/disabling key operations. To require a password to release the key lock,
set a password in advance. "8-16 Password" (page 11)

MU-N12
SELECT RUN
 Display switching method
OUT
STB H
Information to display can be selected from the following.
MODE
L
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller Press and hold the [MODE] button and [] ([])
button at the same time for 3 s or more. OUT BANK16

If necessary, enter the password to release the lock.

Input Password 9999
to
Input from the top digit.
1 845 Basic screen

Setting value
0000
0000 Press [] to move between digits. MODE
MODE
or Graphic mode*1

999 Vertical axis: Display value

Horizontal axis: Time

941 50 Use and ,

Keys locked Key lock released
to scale the horizontal axis.*2
RUN MODE

7-2 Initialization
It is possible to reset the product to its factory default settings. After initialization, * Only for Super I mode
Peak value*3
the user must configure the settings again. OUT BANK16
"3-1 Settings when both units are Initialized" (page 3)
MU-N12
SELECT
RUN
1 P
B
923
17 Bottom value*3
OUT
STB H
L
MODE
While pressing the [MODE] button,
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller
press the [SET] button five times.
MODE
Press 5x Hold
Yes
Initialize?
No *1 Press and simultaneously for approx. 3 seconds to reset the
No
graphics display.
MODE *2 For details, see "8-14 Graphic Mode" (pages 10 to 11).
*3 When the output changes from ON to OFF, the peak value is updated.
Yes When the output changes from OFF to ON, the bottom value is updated.
Return to the initial settings screen.
No
(Operation for N.O. ON and OFF are reversed for N.C.)
RUN

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8. Advanced settings
The value shown on the display screen is the
OUT BANK16 Off
initial value.
1 845 8-7 Timer On delay
Pressing and holding the Mode key exits the Bank1 Timer Off delay
(page 9)
setting screen. Off One shot*2
MODE
MODE Press or to advance through the menus. MODE
>3S Press + to switch the bank No.

Press to return to the previous menu. Pressing these buttons on the timer duration setting screen
moves to the timer selection screen.
When binary Press or to select/change menu options.
=Off ≠Off
output
is selected 999
Other 1 Spot to
8-1 Spot/Mode 2 Spot Diff. *1 Bank1 Timer 1
Spot/Mode
Selection 2 Spot Match
1 Spot 10 ms
(page 9)

* When the binary output or 2 Spot Diff. is used,

When 1 Spot only one timer can be set.
Other is selected
Auto
C+I When the Analog Output is used (only for main unit)
8-2 Detection
Detect All C
Mode
Auto Super I*2 Other
(page 9)
Separate Set 8-8 Analog 999
≠Separate Set Analog Scaling to
Lower and
When Separate Set is selected, 4 mA = 0 0
Upper Limits
MODE
press + to switch the bank or channel. (page 10)

8-2 Detection Auto 8-8 Analog 999

Analog Scaling
Mode Bank1 Detect C+I Lower and to
(page 9) C Upper Limits 20 mA = 999 0
Auto
Super I*2 (page 10)

Off
8-9 Analog Analog Test On
8-3 Response 2 Spot Mode*2 Output Test
Response Time 1Spot Mode Off
Time Single Multiple
11 ms Single Multiple output outputs (page 10)
(page 9)
output outputs 2 Spot
2 Spot Match =On
Diff. *1
500 ms 500 ms 1s 1s 1s
100 ms 100 ms 200 ms 200 ms 200 ms
11 ms 11 ms 21 ms 21 ms 21 ms
1.1 ms 3 ms 2.6 ms 2.1 ms 4 ms =Off Test Value
300 μs *2 2 ms*2 600 μs 500 μs 2 ms
4.0 mA

4.0-20.0 mA
8-4 Output Logic N.O. 0.0-10.0 V
Bank1 Logic N.C. 8-10 Screen
Selection
N.O. Brightness Brightness
(N.O./N.C. MODE 100%
Selection) Press + to switch the bank or channel. (page 10) 30 % 30%
(page 9) Display Off
* When the binary output or 2 Spot Diff. is used, "Output Logic" is 8-11 Mutual
displayed. Interference
Other
Reduction
Interference A
Function
When Output is When Input is When 4out 2bank B Auto
(page 10) A
selected for Wire2 selected for Wire2 or Binary out is RGB
When 2 Spot Diff., 2 R
Function at Function at selected at
Spot Match, or binary When Super I mode is selected G
initialization initialization initialization
output is selected B
8-6 Output Output2 Func. Input1 Func. Iuput5 Func. Other
Modes
(page 9)
Off Off Off 8-13 8-12
M.C. Set Value Bank1 RGB
Master Detection
8-5 8-5 Calibration 950 Light Source Auto
=Off ≠Off Off External Off External Off
Set Value (page 10)
Error Input Tuning Input Tuning*2 Press
(page 10) 999
8-4 Output Stability Selection LED Off Selection LED Off MODE
to + to
Logic (page 9) (page 9)
Selection 0 switch the bank or
Output2 Logic N.O.
(N.O./N.C. judgment No.
Selection) N.O. N.C.
(page 9)
Other When the Timer of the selected bank is set to Off

8-14 On Peak
Graph Mode
Graphic On Trigger
Off On Peak
Adv. Setting Mode
On
Advanced =On (page 10)
Off
setting

=Off
8-15 Sensor Yes
OUT BANK16 Sensor Flash

845
Indicator
1
End No
Blinking No
Function
(page 11)
Return to the basic screen.
(Continued to the next page)

*1 This can only be selected when 1out 16banks or analog is selected.

*2 Cannot be selected when using the binary output

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 8-6 Output Modes
Off
8-16 Password Password Lock
On  Stability [Stability]
(page 11)
Off
This function can indicate when the amount of light received is not stable.
=On This output will turn ON when the amount of light is unstable and the stability
indicators do not illuminate.
=Off
9999
Enter Password
to
 Error [Error]
0000 0000 This output turns ON when an error occurs. As soon as the error is cleared, the
output is automatically reset. For the cause of the error, see "10-1 Error
Input from the top digit. Display" (page 12).
Press to move between digits.

8-7 Timer
OUT BANK16

1 845
End
This function can be used to delay the timing of the sensor output switching.
• On delay
• Off delay
Return to the basic screen.
• One shot

Conformity or received light intensity

8-1 Spot/Mode Selection

Select the number of spots and associated detection mode.
See "4-3 Spot/Mode Selection" (page 4).

ON
8-2 Detection Mode Timer Off
N.O.
OFF

ON
Select the desired detection mode. N.C.
OFF
See "4-2 Detection Mode" (page 4).
Selecting [Separate Set] allows different detection modes to be set for each bank ON
N.O.
On delay

and channel individually. OFF

ON
N.C.
OFF
8-3 Response Time
ON
N.O.
The longer the response time, the more reliable and stable the detection will be.
Off delay

OFF
When detection is unstable due to the workpieces moving at a high speed, set the
ON
response time to a smaller value. N.C.
OFF

ON
8-4 Output Logic Selection N.O.
One shot

OFF

(N.O./N.C. Selection) N.C.

ON
OFF
Timer duration
Set the output logic to N.O. or N.C..
• N.O.: Turns the output on when the registered condition is met (turns the output
on when light is received) *.
• N.C.: Turns the output on when a condition other than the registered condition
is met (turns the output on when light is not received) *.

* The condition within parentheses indicates the condition when super I mode is
selected.

8-5 External Input Selection

 Calibration [Tuning]
This external input performs the same function as pressing the [SET] button.

ON
Input
OFF

> 60 ms > 60 ms

 Transmission OFF [LED Off]

This external input stops the emission of the LED.

ON
Input
OFF >100 ms

LED emission LED emission stopped LED emission

< 60 ms < 60 ms

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8-8 Analog Lower and Upper Limits 8-10 Screen Brightness
Configure scaling settings, if necessary. Screen brightness after no operation has been done for a certain period of time
can be configured.
 Current output (4 to 20 mA) Item Description
 Initial settings  When settings are changed 100% The display brightness is always kept at 100%.
(example) After a certain period of time, the display brightness
30% (default value)
will be set to 30%.
Analog 4 mA 0 Analog 4 mA 400
After a certain period of time, the display will be turned
Analog 20 mA 999 Analog 20 mA 800 Display Off
OFF.

20.5 mA
20 mA
• After using LR-W for a long period of time, the brightness will gradually
20 mA
decrease.
• When screen brightness is set to [100%], the brightness will decrease at a
faster rate.
4 mA 4 mA • When screen brightness is set to [Display Off], the 7 segment display will show
3.8 mA
as follows.
0 999 0 400 800

Analog 4 mA 800
Analog 20 mA 400
* Display will be back to normal state after button operation.
20.5 mA
20 mA

8-11 Mutual Interference Reduction

4 mA Function
3.8 mA

0 400 800 The effect of mutual interference can be reduced by changing the light emission
For details on the analog output when an error occurs, period. When using multiple LR-W Series units in close proximity, set each unit to
see "10-2 Displays Other than Numeric Values" (page 12). a different light emission period. When selecting frequency B (alternate
frequency), the response time becomes approximately 20% slower.

 Voltage output (0 to 10 V)
 Initial settings  When settings are changed 8-12 Detection Light Source
(example)
Analog 0 V 0 Analog 0 V 400 When using Super I mode, the light source used for detection is automatically
Analog 10 V 999 Analog 10 V 800 selected to provide optimal performance. To require the sensor to use a specific
light source, adjust this setting to Red, Green, Blue, or RGB.

10 V 10 V

8-13 Master Calibration Set Value

When using Auto/C+I/C mode, a predetermined set value is used when master
0V 0V calibration is executed. The predetermined set value can be changed using this
0 999 0 400 800
menu. When a larger setting value is used, the detection tolerance is tighter. In
contrast, when the setting value is reduced, a wider detection tolerance is
Analog 0 V 800 enabled.
Analog 10 V 400 With a higher setting value, there is a higher possibility of saturation or ""
occurring after Master calibration. If Master calibration results in "", perform
Master calibration again after lowering this value.
10 V

8-14 Graphic Mode

0V Recent display values and peak values can be shown on a graph.
0 400 800
 Peak at ON [On Peak]
999
For details on the analog output when an error occurs,
see "10-2 Displays Other than Numeric Values" (page 12).
941 50

This graph displays the peak values that occur during each output cycle.
8-9 Analog Output Test The peak value is updated each time the output turns off*.

It is possible to output arbitrary current or voltage values to ensure the analog • Vertical axis: Peak value while the output was ON
signal is properly received by the analog input device. • Horizontal axis: The number of times the output turned ON. The maximum
value is selectable from the following :
50 (default), 500, 2000, 10000

* Operation for N.O. ON and OFF are reversed for N.C.

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 Trigger at ON [On Trigger]
9-2 Switching Banks through External
999
Inputs
941 0.1s To switch banks through external inputs, the unit needs to be in a key locked
status.
The transition of the display value before and after the output turned ON for the Set the key lock beforehand. "7-1 Key Lock" (page 7)
most recent output cycle will be plotted on the graph*.
• Vertical axis: Display value at ON
 Bank inputs for 1 output 16 banks
• Horizontal axis: Time and display range selectable from the following :
0.1 sec. (default), 1 sec., 10 sec. Wire color Orange Gray Pink Violet
I/O No. Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5
Wiring
* Operation for N.O. ON and OFF are reversed for N.C. Bank Bank Bank Bank
External input
input A input B input C input D
BANK1 OFF OFF OFF OFF
8-15 Sensor Indicator Blinking Function BANK2 ON OFF OFF OFF
BANK3 OFF ON OFF OFF
While [Yes] is selected, the sensor indicator blinks in green. This function notifies BANK4 ON ON OFF OFF
users which sensor is being set. Exiting this screen returns the setting to [No]. BANK5 OFF OFF ON OFF
BANK6 ON OFF ON OFF
BANK7 OFF ON ON OFF
BANK8 ON ON ON OFF
8-16 Password Bank No.
BANK9 OFF OFF OFF ON
BANK10 ON OFF OFF ON
If you set this to [ON], you can set a personal identification number that must be BANK11 OFF ON OFF ON
entered to release the "7-1 Key Lock" (page 7). You can set the personal BANK12 ON ON OFF ON
identification number to a value from 0 to 9999. BANK13 OFF OFF ON ON
BANK14 ON OFF ON ON
9. Input/Output Wire Settings BANK15 OFF ON ON ON
BANK16 ON ON ON ON

9-1 Input/Output Wire Settings List

 Bank inputs for 4 outputs 2 banks
Wire No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Wire color Black (4) White (2) Orange Gray Pink Violet
Wiring
Output 2/ Output 3/ Output 4/
Wire color Pink
I/O No. Output 1 Input 4 Input 5
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 I/O No. 5
Wiring
External Bank
*1 External input
input input A
1 output Control or Bank Bank Bank Bank
16 banks output 1 Control input A input B input C input D BANK 1 OFF
Bank No.
output*2 BANK 2 ON
selectable

Control Control Control Control

4 outputs Bank External
2 banks
output 1 output 2 output 3 output 4
input A input*1  Analog output selection inputs and bank inputs for RGB
(Ch1) (Ch2) (Ch3) (Ch4)
I/O
specifications
Display value data (Analog output) + 1 output 4banks
(Analog output) Control Analog Bank Bank Bank Bank
+ output 1 output input A input B input C input D
1 output 16 banks Wire color Orange Gray Pink Violet
RGB data
(Analog output) Control Analog Bank Bank
Analog Analog I/O No. Input 2 Input 3
Input 4 Input 5
selection selection
+ output 1 output input A input B
input 1 input 2 Wiring Analog Analog
1 output 4 banks Bank Bank
External input selection selection
Binary Binary Binary Binary Binary - External input A input B
output output A output B output C output D (Invalid) Input*3
input 1 input 2
Display value*1 OFF OFF
Analog
R (red) amount*2*5 ON OFF
*1 [Off]/[Tuning]/[LED off] selectable output *3*5
-
*2 [Off]/[Stability]/[Error] selectable selection G (green) amount OFF ON
*4*5
*3 [Off]/[LED off] selectable B (blue) amount ON ON
BANK1 OFF OFF
BANK2 ON OFF
Bank No. -
BANK3 OFF ON
BANK4 ON ON

*1 Outputs display value.

*2 Outputs R (red) amount considering the total RGB amount is 1000.
*3 Outputs G (green) amount considering the total RGB amount is 1000.
*4 Outputs B (blue) amount considering the total RGB amount is 1000.
*5 When [2 Spot Diff.] or [2 Spot Match] is selected, the value of [Reference B] or
[Spot 1] is output.

<Time chart for bank input and analog selection input>

(Example)

ON
Input 2
OFF >100 ms

BANK1 BANK2 BANK1

< 60 ms < 60 ms

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9-3 Control Outputs during Binary Output 10-3 WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
Wire color Black (4) White (2) Orange Gray
Wiring
(1) KEYENCE warrants the Products to be free of defects in materials and
I/O No. 1 2 3 4
Control output Binary output A Binary output B Binary output C Binary output D workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any
No match OFF OFF OFF OFF models or samples were shown to Buyer, such models or samples were used
Matches ch1 ON OFF OFF OFF
merely to illustrate the general type and quality of the Products and not to
Matches ch2 OFF ON OFF OFF
Matches ch3 ON ON OFF OFF represent that the Products would necessarily conform to said models or
Matches ch4 OFF OFF ON OFF samples. Any Products found to be defective must be shipped to KEYENCE
Matches ch5 ON OFF ON OFF with all shipping costs paid by Buyer or offered to KEYENCE for inspection
Signal Matches ch6 OFF ON ON OFF
Combination Matches ch7 ON ON ON OFF and examination. Upon examination by KEYENCE, KEYENCE, at its sole
When Match Matches ch8 OFF OFF OFF ON option, will refund the purchase price of, or repair or replace at no charge any
Occurs Matches ch9 ON OFF OFF ON Products found to be defective. This warranty does not apply to any defects
Matches ch10 OFF ON OFF ON
Matches ch11 ON ON OFF ON resulting from any action of Buyer, including but not limited to improper
Matches ch12 OFF OFF ON ON installation, improper interfacing, improper repair, unauthorized modification,
Matches ch13 ON OFF ON ON misapplication and mishandling, such as exposure to excessive current, heat,
Matches ch14 OFF ON ON ON
Matches ch15 ON ON ON ON
coldness, moisture, vibration or outdoors air. Components which wear are not
warranted.
(2) KEYENCE is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various Products.
• I f the unit matches on multiple channels, it outputs the channel with the highest They are only suggestions, and it is Buyer's responsibility to ascertain the
matching degree. fitness of the Products for Buyer's intended use. KEYENCE will not be
• I f N.C. is set, ON and OFF output logic is reversed in the above chart. responsible for any damages that may result from the use of the Products.
(3) The Products and any samples ("Products/Samples") supplied to Buyer are not

10. Troubleshooting
10-1 Error Display
Display Cause
The sensor cable is broken, or • Check if the sensor is connected.
the sensor is disconnected.

Excessiv e current
(ov ercurrent) is f lowing
through the output wire.

The memory has reached its
 end of lif e, or the sensor is
malf unctioning.
Display ed when excessiv e
light is receiv ed by the sensor that specular ref lections do not enter the

(Auto/C+I/C modes)
Display ed when insuf f icient
light is receiv ed by the sensor within specif ied range.

(Auto/C+I/C modes)
The key lock f unction is
 enabled.

The Screen brightness is set
to [Display Of f ].
(The bar
pulses across
the display .)
to be used internally in humans, for human transportation, as safety devices or
fail-safe systems, unless their written specifications state otherwise. Should
any Products/Samples be used in such a manner or misused in any way,
KEYENCE assumes no responsibility, and additionally Buyer will indemnify
KEYENCE and hold KEYENCE harmless from any liability or damage
whatsoever arising out of any misuse of the Products/Samples.
Solution
(4) OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN, THE PRODUCTS/SAMPLES ARE
• Check if the sensor cable is not
PROVIDED WITH NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. ALL
broken. EXPRESS, IMPLIED, AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
• Check if the sensor cable is properly WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
wired to the connector. FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF
Af ter conf irmation, turn the power on PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
again.
IN NO EVENT SHALL KEYENCE AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES BE
• Check if the output wires are LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
connected correctly and are INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
not in contact with other wires.
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
• Check if the load is within the
LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION,
rated range f or the output.
LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
Perf orm initialization. If the problem SAVINGS, THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTED GOODS,
persists, contact KEY ENCE. SERVICES OR TECHNOLOGIES, OR FOR ANY MATTER ARISING OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
Adjust the sensor's installation angle so PRODUCTS, EVEN IF KEYENCE OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES
WAS ADVISED OF A POSSIBLE THIRD PARTY'S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
receiv er.
OR ANY OTHER CLAIM AGAINST BUYER. In some jurisdictions, some of
Check whether the detection distance is the foregoing warranty disclaimers or damage limitations may not apply.
BUYER'S TRANSFER OBLIGATIONS:
If the Products/Samples purchased by Buyer are to be resold or delivered to a
Release the key lock.
third party, Buyer must provide such third party with a copy of this document, all
( page 7)
specifications, manuals, catalogs, leaflets and written information provided to
Set the Screen brightness to [30%]. Buyer pertaining to the Products/Samples.
( page 8) E 1101-3

10-2 Displays Other than Numeric Values

ON/OFF output Analog output Indicator
Indication
N.O. N.C. 4-20 mA 0-10 V N.O. N.C.

 OFF* OFF* 2 mA 0V Blinking red

 OFF OFF Normal Blinking red

 Normal* Normal Blinking red

 OFF ON 2 mA 0V OFF Orange

 OFF ON 2 mA 0V OFF Orange

 Normal Normal Normal


(Bar mov es along Normal Normal Normal
the display )

* When Output modes is set to [Error], MU-N would turn ON with N.O. and turn
OFF with N.C.

2015
243007E 1125-1 542GB

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