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Amplifier Built-in
Compact Photoelectric Sensor

CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
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2 Compact Photoelectric Sensor Amplifier Built-in
CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
Recognition
Certified
(Some models only)
PNP output Light intensity Interference

type available monitor prevention
Sensors that are environmentally and user friendly.
Reducing environmental burdens further Strong against oil and coolant liquids CX-41□/42□/49□
Up to 60% less power consumption
The lens material for
The various lineup covers through the inclusion of a newly developed the thru-beam type,
custom integrated circuit.The CX-400 series achieves reductions in retroreflective type
power consumption of up to 60%, averaging 44% reduction when (excluding the CX-48□)
upgrading due to its unique design. These sensors reduce carbon and the diffuse reflective
type are made of a strong
emissions and contribute to environmental friendliness.
acrylic that resists the
harmful effects of coolants.
Providing stable detection with low power These sensors can be
consumption used with confidence even
Includes an analog CMOS around metal processing
processor ASIC machinery that disperses oil
mists. The protection mechanism also conforms to IP67
(IEC).
Test Oil JIS Standard Product Name

Lubricant - Velocity Oil No. 3
Water-insoluble 2-5 Daphnecut AS-30D
cutting oil 2-11 Yushiron Oil No.2ac (Note)
Upgrade for up to Water-soluble W1-1 Yushiron Lubic HWC68 (Note)
60
cutting oil W2-1 Yushiroken S50N (Note)
% reduction 1,000 hours; Immersion (depth 0 m); Insulation resistance 20 MΩ/250 V
Note: Yushiron and Yushiroken are registered trademarks of
Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Previous CX-482 New CX-482 Strong against ethanol CX-44□/48□

25 mA 10 mA
Contributing to reduced carbon dioxide emissions A strong, ethanol resistant

polycarbonate was used for the
Electricity consumed by the CX-400 front and display covers.
series has been reduced on average The CX-400 Safe even for installing near
10.5 mA. Calculating 8 hours/day, 260 food processing machinery that
days (operating 5 days/week) for a total
contributes
disperses ethanol based detergents.
of 2,080 hours/year leads to: The protection mechanism also
conforms to IP67 (IEC).
Approx. 84.6 t annually in carbon
dioxide reductions to the world Caution: Set the CX-48□ so that cleaning liquid will not get on to the
attached reflector.
Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
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APPLICATIONS
Detecting out of position tape Detecting objects in dusty Passage confirmation of object
feeder cassette environment on a conveyor belt
CX-412
Slit mask
CX-491
Out of position
CX-411
Detecting transparent glass bottles Detecting a small tablet Detecting a biscuit
CX-441
CX-443
CX-481
BASIC PERFORMANCE
Strong infrared beam CX-412/413 Can sense differences as small as 0.4 mm 0.016 in,
with hysteresis of 2 % or less CX-441/443
Remarkable penetrating power enables applications
such as package content detection. An advanced optical system provides sensing
performance that is 2.5 times approx. than conventional
models. Even ultra-small differences of 0.4 mm 0.016 in
can be detected accurately.
2.5 times the

sensing capability!
Height differences of as
little as 0.4 mm 0.016 in
can be detected at a
Note: When sensing utilizing penetrating power, make sure to verify setting distance of 20 mm
using the actual sensor. 0.787 in
Hardly affected by colors CX-441/443 Retroreflective type with polarizing filters CX-491
Both black and white objects can be sensed at the Built-in polarizing filters ensure stable sensing even on a
same distances. No adjuster control is needed, even specular object.
when products of different colors are moving along the
production line.
30 % higher
sensing capability
CX-491
The difference in sensing ranges is 1% or less between non-glossy white paper with a
setting distance of 50 mm 1.969 in and non-glossy gray paper with a brightness level of 5.
4 Compact Photoelectric Sensor CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
BASIC PERFORMANCE
Introducing the transparent object sensing type sensor CX-48□
Our unique optical system and transparent object Transparent objects detectable with CX-48□ (Typical examples)
sensing circuitry provide stable sensing of even thinner Sensing object Sensing object size (mm in)
transparent objects than the conventional models. Glass sheet 50 × 50 1.969 × 1.969 t = 0.7 0.028
Cylindrical glass ø50 ø1.969 ℓ = 50 1.969 t = 1.3 0.051
Acrylic board 50 × 50 1.969 × 1.969 t = 1.0 0.039
Styrol (Floppy case) 50 × 50 1.969 × 1.969 t = 0.9 0.035
Food wrapping film 50 × 50 1.969 × 1.969 t = 10 µm 0.394 mil
Cigarette case film 50 × 50 1.969 × 1.969 t = 20 µm 0.787 mil
Vinyl sack 50 × 50 1.969 × 1.969 t = 30 µm 1.181 mil
Twice the PET bottle (500mℓ) ø66 ø2.598

Reflector setting range CX-481: 300 to 500 mm 11.811 to 19.685 in,
sensing range! CX-482: 1 to 2 m 3.281 to 6.562 ft
[with the RF-230 reflector at the optimum condition (Note)]
CX-482 Each object should pass across the beam at the center between
the sensor and the reflector.
ℓ: Length of cylindrical glasses
t: Thickness of sensing object
Note: The optimum condition is defined as the condition in which the
sensitivity level is set such that the stability indicator just lights
up when the object is absent.
Long sensing range of 5 m 16.4 ft CX-493 Ultra-long sensing range of 30 m 98.4 ft CX-413
A long 5 m 16.4 ft The CX-413 achieves the
sensing range is ultra-long sensing range
possible with the red of 30 m 98.4 ft. It can be
LED type that is easy used for a stacker crane
to align with the beam or a multilevel parking
axis. Can be used for structure.
wide automatic door
shutters.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE
Strong on dust and dirt CX-412/413 Stronger noise resistance
Because the The CX-400 series has Fluorescent
light
light source is an a higher noise resistance
infrared light, it is than its previons model. By
strong on dust and incorporating an inverter
dirt compared to countermeasure circuit that
the red beam type. appropriately shifts with peak
wavelength, the sensor now
resists high-frequency noise
from high-voltage inverter
motors and Inverter motor
inverter lights more effectively.
Strong even in cold environments
Stable performance can be maintained even in
environments of –25 °C –13 °F.
ECO
Thoroughly eliminating unnecessary waste, Reducing many environmental burdens
The CX-400 series has three different cable length
types and uses very simple packaging to reduce
waste. The bag is made of polyethylene and does not
emit toxic gasses.
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MOUNTING
Beam axis alignment made easy with a high luminance spot beam CX-423 The bright spot makes beam axis alignment easy CX-44□
These sensors have a These sensors have
high luminance red LED a high luminance red
spot beam which provides spot that provides
bright visibility enabling bright visibility. The
the sensing position to be sensing position can be
checked at a glance. checked at a glance.
Because it achieved small Because the CX-441
beam spot approx. ø2 mm CX-423 sensor has the smallest
ø0.079 in at setting distance spot in its class ø2 mm
100 mm 3.937 in, approx. ø0.079 in approx., even Great visibility
ø5 mm ø0.197 in at setting Great visibility approx. ø2 mm the minutest object can approx. ø2 mm
distance 200 mm 7.874 in, be accurately detected. ø0.079 in high
ø0.079 in high luminance spot beam luminance spot
even the minutest object (at setting distance 100 mm 3.937 in)
CX-441
can be accurately detected.
OPERABILITY
Reduction of volume adjustment labor CX-42□ Can be used for sensing minute differences CX-44□
Because these sensors possess many variations Equipped with a 5-turn adjuster so that even challenging
depending on the sensing range, enables you to make range settings can be handled with ease.
optimal volume adjustment easily.
CX-422: 800 mm 31.496 in

CX-421: 300 mm 11.811 in
CX-424: 100 mm 3.937 in
Narrow-view type
CX-423: 70 to 300 mm
2.756 to 11.811 in
VARIETIES
Basic type available Select from 2 spot diameters as per the application CX-441/443
Omit the sensitivity adjuster and operation mode switch and Within the choice of 50 mm 1.969 in sensing range sensors,
release a basic type cable 0.5 m 1.641 ft in length. If the we offer small spot approx. ø2 mm ø0.079 in type optimal
usage is clear, quick construction can be performed onsite for detecting minute object and large approx. ø6.5 mm
without detailed adjustments and the cost can be controlled. ø0.256 in spot type capable of sensing object covered with
holes and grooves.
Less processing time

M8 plug-in connector type and M12 pigtailed type are
available. This contributes to less time spent in setting
up. In addition, cable types are available with cable
lengths of 0.5 m 1.640 ft, 2 m 6.562 ft and 5 m 16.404 ft.
This results in less wastage.
No unnecessary cables or terminal blocks
Cable type CX-441 CX-443
Spot diameter: ø2 mm Spot diameter: ø6.5 mm
ø0.079 in ø0.256 in
5 m 16.404 ft approx. approx.
[Positioning] Detection of presence /
Detects minute holes. absence of objects
Great maintainability Ignores minute holes and
2 m 6.562 ft M8 plug-in accurately detects objects.
connector
type Elbow ( 25 mm 6.562
16.404 ft )
ft /
Straight ( 25 mm 6.562
16.404 ft )
ft /
0.5 m
1.640 ft M12 pigtailed
type Straight
( 25 mm 6.562
16.404 ft )
ft /
FUNCTIONS
BGS/FGS functions make even the most challenging settings possible! CX-44□
The BGS function is best suited for the following case The FGS function is best suited for the following case
Background not present Background present
When object and background are separated BGS When object and background are close together FGS
When the object is glossy or uneven
Not affected if the background Unaffected by gloss, color or
color changes or someone uneven surfaces when sensing
passes behind the conveyor. objects present on a conveyor belt.
Caution: Please use the FGS function together with a conveyor or other
background unit.
BGS (Background suppression) function FGS (Foreground suppression) function

The sensor judges that an object is present when light The sensor judges that an object is present when no
is received at position A of the light-receiving element light is received at position B of the light-receiving
(2-segment element). element (2- segment element). Accordingly, even
This is useful if the object and background are far objects that are glossy can be sensed. This is useful if
apart. The distance adjustment method is the same as the object and background are close together, or if the
the conventional adjustment method for adjustable object being sensed is glossy.
range reflective type sensors.
OFF in this condition only ON in all other conditions
OFF ON Object absent Object present For glossy object
Light received at (Light received at element A)
element B, or Element A OFF ON ON
A
light not received
Background
Emitting
Element B element
B
Moving object Object Lens
in the back
Setting distance Setting
distance
Conveyor Conveyor Conveyor
Light received Light received Light is not

at position B at position A received at
A conveyor or position B, so a
other object is judged
back-ground to be present
must be present
Strong against interference
The interference prevention function lets two sensors to
be mounted close together precisely.
Interference Retroreflective type

prevention
filter (Optional) Diffuse reflective type
Adjustable range reflective type
Thru-beam type Automatic

interference
Only CX-411 prevention function
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ORDER GUIDE
Standard type
Model No. (Note 1) Output Emitting
Type Appearance Sensing range
NPN output PNP output operation element
10 m 32.808 ft CX-411 CX-411-P Red LED

Thru-beam
Long sensing
15 m 49.213 ft CX-412 CX-412-P

Infrared
LED
range
30 m 98.425 ft CX-413 CX-413-P

Long sensing With polarizing
3 m 9.843 ft (Note 2) CX-491 CX-491-P

filters
Red LED
5 m 16.404 ft (Note 2) CX-493 CX-493-P
range
Retroreflective
50 to 500 mm 1.969 to 19.685 in (Note 2) CX-481 CX-481-P

For transparent
Switchable
object sensing
either Light-ON
50 to 1,000mm 1.969 to 39.37 in (Note 2) or Dark-ON Infrared
CX-483 CX-483-P LED
0.1 to 2 m 0.328 to 6.562 ft (Note 2) CX-482 CX-482-P
100 mm 3.937 in CX-424 CX-424-P

Diffuse reflective
300 mm 11.811 in Infrared

CX-421 CX-421-P LED
800 mm 31.496 in CX-422 CX-422-P

Small Narrow-
70 to 300 mm 2.756 to 11.811 in CX-423 CX-423-P Red LED

spot view
CX-441 CX-441-P
Adjustable range reflective
2 to 50 mm 0.079 to 1.969 in
CX-443 CX-443-P
Switchable either
Detection-ON or Red LED
Detection-OFF
15 to 100 mm 0.591 to 3.937 in CX-444 CX-444-P
20 to 300 mm 0.787 to 11.811 in CX-442 CX-442-P
NOTE: Mounting bracket is not supplied with the sensor. Please select from the range of optional sensor mounting brackets.
Notes: 1) The model No. with “E” shown on the label affixed to the thru-beam type sensor is the emitter, “D” shown on the label is the receiver.
2) The sensing range of the retroreflective type sensor is specified for the RF-230 (optional) reflector. The sensing range represents the actual sensing
range of the sensor. The sensing ranges itemized in “A” of the table below may vary depending on the shape of sensing object. Be sure to check the
operation with the actual sensing object.
Sensing
range: A
CX-491□ CX-493□ CX-481□ CX-483□ CX-482□
0 to 3 m 0 to 5 m 50 to 500 mm 50 to 1,000 mm 0.1 to 2 m
Sensing A
object 0 to 9.843 ft 0 to 16.404 ft 1.969 to 19.685 in 1.969 to 39.37 in 0.328 to 6.562 ft
0.1 to 3 m 0.1 to 5 m 100 to 500 mm 100 to 1,000 mm 0.8 to 2 m
Setting range B
of the reflector: B 0.328 to 9.843 ft 0.328 to 16.404 ft 3.937 to 19.685 in 3.937 to 39.37 in 2.625 to 6.562 ft
Sensor Reflector
ORDER GUIDE
Basic type (Without operation mode switch and sensitivity adjuster. Cable is 0.5 m 1.640 ft long.)
Model No.(Note 1) Output Emitting
Type Appearance Sensing range
NPN output PNP output operation element
CX-411A-C05 CX-411A-P-C05 Light-ON

10 m 32.808 ft Red LED
CX-411B-C05 CX-411B-P-C05
Thru-beam
Dark-ON
Long sensing
CX-412A-C05 CX-412A-P-C05 Light-ON

15 m 49.213 ft Infrared
LED
range
CX-412B-C05 CX-412B-P-C05 Dark-ON

With polarizing
Retroreflective
CX-491A-C05-Y CX-491A-P-C05-Y Light-ON

3 m 9.843 ft (Note 3) Red LED
filters
Optional (Note 2)
CX-491B-C05-Y CX-491B-P-C05-Y Dark-ON
NOTE: Mounting bracket is not supplied with the sensor. Please select from the range of optional sensor mounting brackets.
Notes: 1) The model No. with “E” shown on the label affixed to the thru-beam type sensor is the emitter, “D” shown on the label is the receiver.
2) The reflector is an option. The sensing range of the leflector is specified for the RF-230.
3) The sensing range of the retroreflective type sensor is specified for the RF-230 (optional) reflector (p.10). The sensing range represents the
actual sensing range of the sensor. The sensing range : A of the table below may vary depending on the shape of sensing object. Be sure to
check the operation with the actual sensing object.
Sensing
range: A
CX-491□
0 to 3 m
Sensing A
object 0 to 9.843 ft
0.1 to 3 m
Setting range B
of the reflector: B 0.328 to 9.843 ft
Sensor Reflector
(Optional)
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ORDER GUIDE
0.5 m 1.640 ft / 5 m 16.404 ft cable length types

0.5 m 1.640 ft / 5 m 16.404 ft cable length types (standard: 2 m 6.562 ft, basic: 0.5 m 1.640 ft) are also available.
When ordering this type, suffix “-C05” for the 0.5 m 1.640 ft cable length type, “-C5” for the 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type to the model No.
(Excluding CX-44□ and basic type)
(e.g.) 0.5 m 1.640 ft cable length type of CX-411-P is “CX-411-P-C05”
5 m 16.404 ft cable length type of CX-411-P is “CX-411-P-C5”
M8 plug-in connector type, M12 pigtailed type

M8 plug-in connector type and M12 pigtailed type are also available.
When ordering this type, suffix “-Z” for the M8 connector type, “-J” for the M12 pigtailed type to the model No.
(Please note that M12 pigtailed type is not available for CX-44□. Excluding basic type)
(e.g.) M8 connector type of CX-411-P is “CX-411-P-Z”
M12 pigtailed type of CX-411-P is “CX-411-P-J”
• Mating cable (2 cables are required for the thru-beam type.)

Mating cable
Type Model No. Cable length Description
• CN-24A-C2 • CN-24AL-C2
CN-24A-C5 CN-24AL-C5
CN-24A-C2 2 m 6.562 ft
connector type
For M8 plug-in
Straight
CN-24A-C5 5 m 16.404 ft
Can be used with all models
CN-24AL-C2 2 m 6.562 ft
Elbow
CN-24AL-C5 5 m 16.404 ft
ø9 mm ø9 mm
23.1 mm
CN-22-C2 2 m 6.562 ft For thru-beam type emitter ø0.354 in 0.909 in
ø0.354 in
pigtailed type
2-core 31.4 mm
(2-core) 20.5 mm
CN-22-C5 5 m 16.404 ft 1.236 in
0.807 in
For M12
CN-24-C2 2 m 6.562 ft ø4 mm
4-core Can be used with all models ø0.157 in
CN-24-C5 5 m 16.404 ft
ø4 mm
ø0.157 in
Package without reflector

NPN output type: CX-491-Y
PNP output type: CX-491-P-Y • CN-22-C2, CN-22-C5
CN-24-C2, CN-24-C5
ø14 mm ø5 mm
Accessory ø0.551 in ø0.197 in
• RF-230 (Reflector)
300 mm
11.811 in
OPTIONS
Model No. Sensing range Min. sensing object

Designation Slit size
Slit mask Sensor Slit on one side Slit on both sides Slit on one side Slit on both sides
CX-411□ 400 mm 15.748 in 20 mm 0.787 in
ø0.5 mm
OS-CX-05 CX-412□ ø0.020 in
600 mm 23.622 in 30 mm 1.181 in ø12 mm ø0.472 in ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in
CX-413□ 1,200 mm 47.242 in 60 mm 2.362 in
Round slit mask CX-411□ 900 mm 35.433 in 100 mm 3.937 in ø1 mm ø0.039 in
()
For thru-
beam type
sensor only
OS-CX-1 CX-412□
CX-413□
ø1 mm
ø0.039 in
1.35 m 4.429 ft
2.7 m 8.857 ft
150 mm 5.906 in
300 mm 11.811 in
ø12 mm ø0.472 in
ø1.5 mm ø0.059 in
CX-411□ 2 m 6.562 ft 400 mm 15.748 in ø2 mm ø0.079 in

ø2 mm
OS-CX-2 CX-412□ ø0.079 in
3 m 9.843 ft 600 mm 23.622 in ø12 mm ø0.472 in
ø3 mm ø0.118 in
CX-413□ 6 m 19.685 ft 1,200 mm 47.242 in
CX-411□ 2 m 6.562 ft 400 mm 15.748 in
0.5 × 6 mm 0.5 × 6 mm
OS-CX-05×6 CX-412□ 0.020 × 0.236 in
3 m 9.843 ft 600 mm 23.622 in ø12 mm ø0.472 in
0.020 × 0.236 in
CX-413□ 6 m 19.685 ft 1,200 mm 47.242 in
Rectangular slit
mask CX-411□ 3 m 9.843 ft 1 m 3.281 ft
()
For thru- 1 × 6 mm 1 × 6 mm
OS-CX-1×6 CX-412□ 0.039 × 0.236 in
4.5 m 14.764 ft 1.5 m 4.921 ft ø12 mm ø0.472 in
0.039 × 0.236 in
beam type
sensor only CX-413□ 9 m 29.528 ft 3 m 9.843 ft
CX-411□ 5 m 16.404 ft 2 m 6.562 ft
2 × 6 mm 2 × 6 mm
OS-CX-2×6 CX-412□ 0.079 × 0.236 in
7.5 m 24.606 ft 3 m 9.843 ft ø12 mm ø0.472 in
0.079 × 0.236 in
CX-413□ 15 m 49.213 ft 6 m 19.685 ft
Round slit mask Round slit mask

(Stainless steel)
Designation Model No. Sensing range Min. sensing object • OS-CX-□
Fitted on the front face
PF-CX4-V of the sensor with one-
Interference
prevention filter (Vertical, Silver) 2 pcs. per set touch.
ø12 mm ø0.472 in
()
For CX-411□
only PF-CX4-H
(Horizontal, Light brown) 2 pcs. per set
5 m 16.404 ft (Note 1)
(Note 1)
CX-491□ 1 m 3.281 ft (Note 2)

Rectangular slit mask Rectangular slit mask
CX-493□ 1.5 m 4.921 ft (Note 2) (Stainless steel)
• OS-CX-□×6
RF-210 CX-481□ ø30 mm ø1.181 in
Fitted on the front face
CX-483□ 0.1 to 0.3 m 0.328 to 0.984 ft (Note 2) of the sensor with one-
Reflector CX-482□ 0.1 to 0.6 m 0.328 to 1.969 ft (Note 2) touch.
()
For retro-
reflective type
sensor only
CX-491□
CX-493□
1.5 m 4.921 ft (Note 2)
3 m 9.843 ft (Note 2)
RF-220 CX-481□ 50 to 300 mm 1.969 to 11.811 in (Note 2) ø35 mm ø1.378 in
CX-483□ 0.1 to 0.7 m 0.328 to 2.297 ft (Note 2) Interference Interference prevention filter
prevention filter
CX-482□ 0.1 to 1.3 m 0.328 to 4.265 ft (Note 2)
• PF-CX4-V
RF-230(Note 3) CX-491□-Y□ 3 m 9.843 ft (Note 2) ø50 mm ø1.969 in (Vertical, Silver)
Notes: 1) Value when attached on both sides. • PF-CX4-H
2) Set the distance between the CX-491□/493□ and the reflector to 0.1 m 0.328 ft or more. (Horizontal, Light brown)
However, see the table below for CX-48□. Two sets of CX-411□
The sensing range “A” may vary depending on the shape of sensing object.
can be mounted close
Be sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object.
together.
Sensing
range: A
Sensing
object
Reflector
Setting range
of the reflector: B
• RF-210 • RF-220 • RF-230 8.3 mm
11 mm 8.3 mm
Sensor Reflector 0.433 in 0.327 in 0.327 in
33.3 mm 35.3 mm 50.3 mm
Model No. 1.311 in 1.390 in 1.98 in
A B 12.8 mm
Sensor Reflector 0.504 in
CX-481□ RF-220 50 to 300 mm 1.969 to 11.811 in 100 to 300 mm 3.937 to 11.811 in
42.3 mm
RF-220 0.1 to 0.7 m 0.328 to 2.297 ft 0.2 to 0.7 m 0.656 to 2.297 ft 1.665 in
CX-483□ RF-210 0.1 to 0.3 m 0.328 to 0.984 ft 0.1 to 0.3 m 0.328 to 0.984 ft
59.3 mm
RF-230 0.05 to 1 m 0.164 to 3.281 ft 0.1 to 1 m 0.328 to 3.281 ft 2.235 in
RF-220 0.1 to 1.3 m 0.328 to 4.265 ft 0.5 to 1.3 m 1.640 to 4.265 ft
CX-482□
RF-210 0.1 to 0.6 m 0.328 to 1.969 ft 0.3 to 0.6 m 0.984 to 1.969 ft
RF-230 is attached to the retroreflective type sensor other than the basic type.
3)
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OPTIONS
Reflector mounting bracket

Designation Model No. Description • MS-RF21-1 • MS-RF22
Protective mounting bracket for RF-210

MS-RF21-1 It protects the reflector from damage and maintains alignment.
Reflector
mounting
bracket MS-RF22 For RF-220
MS-RF23 For RF-230

Two M3 (length 12 mm Two M3 (length 8 mm
• Sensing range (Note 2): • Ambient temperature: –25 to +50 °C 0.472 in) screws with 0.315 in) screws with
–13 to +122 °F washers are attached.
RF-11 0.5 m 1.640 ft [CX-491□] washers are attached.
0.8 m 2.625 ft [CX-493□] • Ambient humidity: 35 to 85 % RH
Notes: 1) Keep the tape free from • MS-RF23
stress. If it is pressed too
• Sensing range (Note 2): much, its capability may
0.7 m 2.297 ft [CX-491□]
Reflective tape deteriorate.
RF-12 1.2 m 3.937 ft [CX-493□]
0.1 to 0.6 m 2) Do not cut the tape. It will
0.328 to 1.969 ft [CX-482□] deteriorate the sensing Two M4 (length 10 mm
performance. 0.394 in) screws with
• Sensing range (Note 3): • Ambient temperature: –25 to +55 °C washers are attached.
RF-13 0.5 m 1.640 ft [CX-491□]
–13 to +131 °F
• Ambient humidity: 35 to 85 % RH Reflective tape
Foot angled mounting bracket • RF-11 • RF-12
MS-CX2-1 It can also be used for mounting RF-210. 0.7 mm 0.7 mm
30 mm 0.028 in 30 mm 0.028 in
1.181 in 1.181 in
Foot biangled mounting bracket
Sensor MS-CX2-2 It can also be used for mounting RF-210. The thru-beam type 8 mm
mounting sensor needs two 0.315 in
bracket (Note 1) brackets. 25 mm
MS-CX2-4 Protective mounting bracket 0.984 in
MS-CX2-5 Back biangled mounting bracket • RF-13

0.5 mm
MS-CX-3 Back angled mounting bracket 0.020 in
30 mm
MS-AJ1 Horizontal mounting type 1.181 in
Basic assembly
MS-AJ2 Vertical mounting type
Universal 30 mm
sensor MS-AJ1-A Horizontal mounting type 1.181 in
Lateral arm assembly
mounting stand
MS-AJ2-A Vertical mounting type
MS-AJ1-M Horizontal mounting type Sensor mounting bracket

Assembly for reflector
MS-AJ2-M Vertical mounting type • MS-CX2-1 • MS-CX2-2
Sensor checker It is useful for beam alignment of thru-beam type sensors. The optimum
CHX-SC2 receiver position is given by indicators, as well as an audio signal.
Notes: 1) The plug-in connector type sensor does not allow use of some sensor mounting brackets
because of the protrusion of the connector.
2) Set the distance between the sensor and the reflective tape to 0.1 m 0.328 ft (CX-482□: 0.4 m
1.312 ft) or more. Two M3 (length 12 mm Two M3 (length 12 mm
0.472 in) screws with 0.472 in) screws with
3) Set the distance between the sensor and the reflective tape to 0.2 m 0.656 ft or more.
washers are attached. washers are attached.
• MS-CX2-4 • MS-CX2-5
Universal sensor mounting stand
• MS-AJ1 • MS-AJ1-A • MS-AJ1-M
Swivel: With the lateral arm, the Swivel: Swivel:
360˚ rotation sensor can sense from 360˚ rotation 360˚ rotation
above a production line.
45˚ Height Forward / back Height
Height 45˚ adjustment:
adjustment: adjustment: Two M3 (length 14 mm Two M3 (length 12 mm
150 mm 130 mm 5.118 in adjustment: 150 mm 0.472 in) screws with
45˚ 0.551 in) screws with
5.906 in approx. 150 mm 45˚ 5.906 in washers are attached.
Elevation approx. washers are attached.
approx. 5.906 in Elevation
angle: ±45˚ approx. angle: ±45˚
• MS-CX-3
Mounting hole 360˚
Mounting hole
for M6 screw rotation 45˚ for M6 screw
45˚ Mounting
Angle adjustment: ±45˚ hole for
M6 screw
• MS-AJ2 • MS-AJ2-A • MS-AJ2-M
Swivel: With the lateral arm, the Swivel: Swivel:
360˚ rotation sensor can sense from 360˚ rotation 360˚ rotation Two M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in)
above a production line. screws with washers are attached.
45˚ Height Forward / back Height
adjustment: adjustment: Height 45˚ adjustment: Sensor checker
150 mm 130 mm 5.118 in adjustment: 150 mm
45˚
5.906 in approx. 150 mm 45˚ 5.906 in • CHX-SC2
Elevation 5.906 in approx.
approx. Elevation
angle: ±45˚ approx. angle: ±45˚ PO
W C
H
ER
Mounting hole
X-
360˚
SC
for M6 screw Mounting hole LE

VE
L
2
rotation for M6 screw

45˚
45˚ Mounting
Angle adjustment: ±45˚ hole for Sensor checker
M6 screw
SPECIFICATIONS
Standard type
Thru-beam Retroreflective
Type Diffuse reflective
Long sensing range With polarizing filters Long sensing range For transparent object sensing Narrow-view
NPN output CX-411 CX-412 CX-413 CX-491 CX-493 CX-481 CX-483 CX-482 CX-424 CX-421 CX-422 CX-423
Model No.
Item PNP output CX-411-P CX-412-P CX-413-P CX-491-P CX-493-P CX-481-P CX-483-P CX-482-P CX-424-P CX-421-P CX-422-P CX-423-P
CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
10 m 15 m 30 m 3 m 9.843 ft 5 m 16.404 ft 50 to 500 mm 50 to 1,000 mm 0.1 to 2 m 100 mm 300 mm 800 mm 70 to 300 mm
Sensing range
32.808 ft 49.213 ft 98.425 ft (Note 2) (Note 2) 1.969 to 19.685 in (Note 2) 1.969 to 39.37 in (Note 2) 0.328 to 6.562 ft (Note 2) 3.937 in (Note 3) 11.811 in (Note 3) 31.496 in (Note 3) 2.756 to 11.811 in (Note 3)
ø50 mm ø1.969 in Opaque, translucent
ø50 mm ø1.969 in
or more opaque, ø50 mm ø1.969 in or more or transparent
ø12 mm ø0.472 in or more opaque Opaque, translucent or
Sensing object translucent or transparent, translucent or object (Note 5)
or more opaque object (Note 4) or translucent transparent object (Note 5)
specular object
(Note 2, 5)
object (Note 2, 5)
opaque object (Note 2, 5)
()
Min. sensing object: ø0.5 mm
ø0.020 in copper wire
Hysteresis 15 % or less of operation distance (Note 3)
Repeatability (perpendicular to sensing axis) 0.5 mm 0.020 in or less 1 mm 0.039 in or less 0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Emitter: 15 mA or less Emitter: 20 mA or less Emitter: 25 mA or less 13 mA
Current consumption 10 mA or less 13 mA or less 15 mA or less
Receiver: 10 mA or less Receiver: 10 mA or less Receiver: 10 mA or less or less
<NPN output type> <PNP output type>
NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA • Maximum source current: 100 mA
Output
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and +V)
• Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current)
1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current) 1 V or less (at 16 mA source current)
Output operation Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
Short-circuit protection Incorporated
Response time 1 ms or less 2 ms or less 1 ms or less
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Stability indicator Green LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Green LED (lights up when the power
Power indicator
is ON) (incorporated on the emitter)
Sensitivity adjuster Continuously variable adjuster (incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Two units of sensors
can be mounted
Automatic interference close together with
interference prevention Incorporated (Two units of sensors can be mounted close together.)
prevention function
filters. (Sensing range:
5 m 16.404 ft)
Protection IP67 (IEC)
Environmental resistance
Ambient temperature -25 to +55 °C -13 to +131 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -30 to +70 °C -22 to +158 °F
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 3,000 ℓx or less at the light-receiving face
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element (modulated) Red LED Infrared LED Red LED Infrared LED Infrared LED Red LED
Peak emission wavelength 680 nm 0.027 mil 870 nm 0.034 mil 850 nm 0.033 mil 680 nm 0.027 mil 650 nm 0.026 mil 870 nm 0.034 mil 860 nm 0.033 mil 645 nm 0.025 mil
Material Enclosure: PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate), Lens: Acrylic (CX-48□: Polycarbonate), Indicator cover: Acrylic (CX-48□: Polycarbonate)
Cable 0.2 mm2 3-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver)
Net Emitter: 45 g approx., Receiver: 50 g approx. 50 g approx.
Weight
Gross 100 g approx. 80 g approx. 60 g approx.
Accessories RF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc.
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 °C +73.4 °F.
2) The sensing range and the sensing object of the retroreflective type sensor are specified for the RF-230 reflector. The sensing range represents the
actual sensing range of the sensor. The sensing range : A of the table below may vary depending on the shape of sensing object. Be sure to check the
operation with the actual sensing object.
Sensing
range: A
CX-491□ CX-493□ CX-481□ CX-483□ CX-482□
0 to 3 m 0 to 5 m 50 to 500 mm 50 to 1,000 mm 0.1 to 2 m
Sensing A
object 0 to 9.843 ft 0 to 16.404 ft 1.969 to 19.685 in 1.969 to 39.37 in 0.328 to 6.562 ft
Setting range 0.1 to 3 m 0.1 to 5 m 100 to 500 mm 100 to 1,000 mm 0.8 to 2 m

B
of the reflector: B 0.328 to 9.843 ft 0.328 to 16.404 ft 3.937 to 19.685 in 3.937 to 39.37 in 2.625 to 6.562 ft
Sensor Reflector
3) The sensing range and hysteresis of the diffuse reflective type sensor are specified for white non-glossy paper (200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in) as the object.
4) If slit masks (optional) are fitted, an object of ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in (using round slit mask) can be detected.
5) Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Standard type
Type Adjustable range reflective

Small spot
NPN output CX-441 CX-443 CX-444 CX-442
Model No.
Item PNP output CX-441-P CX-443-P CX-444-P CX-442-P

Adjustable range (Note 2) 20 to 50 mm 0.787 to 1.969 in 20 to 100 mm 0.787 to 3.937 in 40 to 300 mm 1.575 to 11.811 in
Sensing range (with white non-glossy paper) 2 to 50 mm 0.079 to 1.969 in 15 to 100 mm 0.591 to 3.937 in 20 to 300 mm 0.787 to 11.811 in
Hysteresis
2 % or less of operation distance 5 % or less of operation distance
(with white non-glossy paper)
Repeatability Along sensing axis: 1 mm 0.039 in or less, Perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.2 mm 0.008 in or less (with white non-glossy paper)
Current consumption 20 mA or less

Output
Output operation Switchable either Detection-ON or Detection-OFF
Response time 1 ms or less
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)
Stability indicator Green LED (lights up under stable operating condition)
Distance adjuster 5-turn mechanical adjuster
Sensing mode BGS/FGS functions Switchable with wiring of sensing mode selection input
Automatic interference prevention function (Note 3) Incorporated
Ambient temperature –25 to +55 °C –13 to +131 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: –30 to +70 °C –22 to +158 °F
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (20 G max) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Emitting element Red LED (Peak emission wavelength: 650 nm 0.026 mil, modulated)
ø2 mm ø0.079 in approx. ø6.5 mm ø0.256 in approx. ø9 mm ø0.354 in approx. ø15 mm ø0.591 in approx.
Spot diameter
(at 50 mm 1.969 in distance) (at 50 mm 1.969 in distance) (at 100 mm 3.937 in distance) (at 300 mm 11.811 in distance)
Material Enclosure: PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate), Lens: Polycarbonate, Indicator cover: Polycarbonate
Cable 0.2 mm2 4-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
Weight Net weight: 55 g approx., Gross weight: 65 g approx.

2) The adjustable range stands for the maximum sensing range which can be set with the distance adjuster. The sensor can detect an object
2 mm 0.079 in [CX-444(-P): 15 mm 0.591 in, CX-442(-P): 20 mm 0.787 in], or more, away.
Actual sensing range
of the sensor: A
CX-441□/443□ CX-444□ CX-442□
2 to 50 mm 15 to 100 mm 20 to 300 mm
A
0.079 to 1.969 in 0.591 to 3.937 in 0.787 to 11.811 in
Adjustable range: B 20 to 50 mm 20 to 100 mm 40 to 300 mm
B
0.787 to 1.969 in 0.787 to 3.937 in 1.575 to 11.811 in
Sensing
object
3) Note that detection may be unstable depending on the mounting conditions or the sensing object. In the state that this product is mounted, be
sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object.
SPECIFICATIONS
Basic type
Thru-beam Retroreflective
Type Long sensing range With polarizing filters
Light-ON Dark-ON Light-ON Dark-ON Light-ON Dark-ON
NPN output CX-411A-C05 CX-411B-C05 CX-412A-C05 CX-412B-C05 CX-491A-C05-Y CX-491B-C05-Y
Model No.
Item PNP output CX-411A-P-C05 CX-411B-P-C05 CX-412A-P-C05 CX-412B-P-C05 CX-491A-P-C05-Y CX-491B-P-C05-Y

Sensing range 10 m 32.808 ft 15 m 49.213 ft 3 m 9.843 ft (Note 2)
ø50 mm ø1.969 in or more transparent,

Sensing object ø12 mm ø0.472 in or more opaque object (Note 3)
translucent or opaque object (Note 2, 4)
Hysteresis
Repeatability (perpendicular to sensing axis) 0.5 mm 0.020 in or less
Emitter: 15 mA or less Emitter: 20 mA or less

Current consumption 13 mA or less
Receiver: 10 mA or less Receiver: 10 mA or less

Output

Response time 1 ms or less
Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Stability indicator Green LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition)(incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Power indicator Green LED (lights up when the power is ON) (incorporated on the emitter)
Sensitivity adjuster
Two units of sensors can be mounted

Automatic interference close together with interference prevention Incorporated (Two units of sensors can
prevention function filters. (Sensing range: 5 m 16.404 ft) be mounted close together.)

Ambient temperature –25 to +55 °C –13 to +131 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: –30 to +70 °C –22 to +158 °F
Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Emitting element (modulated) Red LED Infrared LED Red LED
Peak emission wavelength 680 nm 0.027 mil 870 nm 0.034 mil 680 nm 0.027 mil
Material Enclosure: PBT (Polybutylene terephthalate), Lens: Acrylic, Indicator cover: Acrylic
Cable 0.2 mm2 3-core (thru-beam type emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 0.5 m 1.640 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable (thru-beam type: both emitter and receiver)
Net Emitter: 20 g approx., Receiver: 20 g approx. 20 g approx.
Weight
Gross 50 g approx. 30 g approx.
2) The sensing range and the sensing object of the retroreflective type sensor are specified for the RF-230 reflector (optional). The sensing range
represents the actual sensing range of the sensor. The sensing range : A of the table below may vary depending on the shape of sensing object. Be
sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object.
Sensing
range: A
CX-491□
0 to 3 m
Sensing A
object 0 to 9.843 ft
Setting range 0.1 to 3 m

B
of the reflector: B 0.328 to 9.843 ft
Sensor Reflector
(Optional)
3) If slit masks (optional) are fitted, an object of ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in (using round slit mask) can be detected.
4) Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.
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I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS
NPN output type

I/O circuit diagram Wiring diagram
Color code / Connector pin No. of the connector type Brown
D (Brown / 1) +V
Load
Black (Note 1) + 12 to 24 V DC
(Black / 4)
D
Load
– ±10 %
Sensor circuit
Output (Note 1) + 12 to 24 V DC
Tr
ZD –
±10 %
100 mA max. Blue
ZD (Blue / 3) 0 V
*1
*1
(Pink / 2) Sensing mode Pink (Note 2, 3)
selection input (Note 2, 3)
Notes: 1) The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the black wire.
Internal circuit User’s circuit 2) The pink wire is incorporated only for the CX-44□ adjustable range
reflective type. When using the CX-44□, be sure to wire the pink
Notes: 1) The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the wire as mentioned *1. Unstable operation may occur.
output. 3) When the mating cable is connected to the plug-in connector type
2) Sensing mode selection input is incorporated only for the of CX-44□, its color is white.
CX-44□ adjustable range reflective type. When using the *1
CX-44□, be sure to wire the sensing mode selection input (pink / 2)
as mentioned *1. Unstable operation may occur. • Sensing mode selection input
3) When the mating cable is connected to the plug-in connector type BGS function: Connect to 0 V
of CX-44□, its color is white. FGS function: Connect to +V
*1
• Sensing mode selection input Connector pin position
BGS function: Connect to 0 V M8 plug-in connector type M12 pigtailed type
FGS function: Connect to +V 2 4 2 1
Sensing mode Output Not +V
selection input (Note 1) connected
Symbols ... D : Reverse supply polarity protection diode (Note 2)
ZD : Surge absorption zener diode
Tr : NPN output transistor 1 3
+V 0V 3 4
0V Output (Note 1)
Notes: 1) The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the output.
2) Sensing mode selection input is incorporated only for the
CX-44□ adjustable range reflective type. When using the
CX-44□, be sure to wire the sensing mode selection input (pink /
2). Unstable operation may occur.
PNP output type

I/O circuit diagram Wiring diagram
Color code / Connector pin No. of the connector type Brown
(Brown / 1) +V
ZD Black (Note 1) + 12 to 24 V DC
Tr ZD 100 mA max. + 12 to 24 V DC – ±10 %
Sensor circuit
D (Black / 4) Output (Note 1) –

±10 % Load
Load Blue
D (Blue / 3) 0 V
*1
*1
(Pink / 2) Sensing mode Pink (Note 2, 3)
selection input (Note 2, 3)
Notes: 1) The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the black wire.
Internal circuit User’s circuit 2) The pink wire is incorporated only for the CX-44□-P adjustable range
reflective type. When using the CX-44□-P, be sure to wire the pink
wire as mentioned *1. Unstable operation may occur.
Notes: 1) The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the 3) When the mating cable is connected to the plug-in connector type
output. of CX-44□-P, its color is white.
2) Sensing mode selection input is incorporated only for the *1
CX-44□-P adjustable range reflective type. When using the
CX-44□-P, be sure to wire the sensing mode selection input (pink / • Sensing mode selection input
2) as mentioned *1. Unstable operation may occur. BGS function: Connect to 0 V
3) When the mating cable is connected to the plug-in connector type FGS function: Connect to +V
of CX-44□-P, its color is white.
*1
Connector pin position
• Sensing mode selection input M8 plug-in connector type M12 pigtailed type
BGS function: Connect to 0 V
2 4 2 1
FGS function: Connect to +V Sensing mode Output (Note 1) Not +V
selection input connected
(Note 2)
Symbols ... D : Reverse supply polarity protection diode
ZD : Surge absorption zener diode 1 3
+V 0V 3 4
Tr : PNP output transistor
0V Output (Note 1)
Notes: 1) The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor does not incorporate the output.
2) Sensing mode selection input is incorporated only for the
CX-44□-P adjustable range reflective type. When using the
CX-44□-P, be sure to wire the sensing mode selection input (pink /
2). Unstable operation may occur.
SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)
CX-411□ Thru-beam type
Parallel deviation Angular deviation Parallel deviation with round Parallel deviation with round
slit masks (ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in) slit masks (ø1 mm ø0.039 in)
10 10 400 800 Slit on
Setting distance L (mm in)

32.808 Slit on one side
Setting distance L (m ft)
32.808 15.748 31.496
one side
Emitter
5 Emitter 5 θ L 200 Slit on Emitter 400 Slit on Emitter

16.404 16.404 7.874 both sides 15.748 both sides
L ℓ L ℓ L
ℓ Receiver
Receiver Receiver Receiver

0 0 0 0
400 200 0 200 400 40 20 0 20 40 20 10 0 10 20 40 20 0 20 40
15.748 7.874 7.874 15.748 Left Center Right 0.787 0.394 0.394 0.787 1.575 0.787 0.787 1.575
Left Center Right Operating angle θ ( ° ) Left Center Right Left Center Right
Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in)
Parallel deviation with round Parallel deviation with rectangular Parallel deviation with rectangular Parallel deviation with rectangular
slit masks (ø2 mm ø0.079 in) slit masks (0.5 × 6 mm 0.020 × 0.236 in) slit masks (1 × 6 mm 0.039 × 0.236 in) slit masks (2 × 6 mm 0.079 × 0.236 in)
4 8
13.123 Slit on one side Slit on one side 26.247
Slit on Slit on one side Horizontal Vertical Slit on one side
one side Vertical direction direction Horizontal
2 2 direction direction
3 6

6.562
6.562
Slit on one side 9.843 Slit on both sides 19.685 Slit on one side
Horizontal Horizontal Vertical
direction direction direction
Slit on Slit on Slit on Vertical 2 Horizontal Vertical 4 Slit on both sides Slit on both sides Vertical
Horizontal both sides both sides 6.562 direction Slit on both sides
direction 13.123 Horizontal Horizontal
1 both sides Emitter 1 direction Vertical Horizontal direction Vertical direction direction direction Vertical direction direction
direction direction Emitter Emitter Emitter Emitter Emitter
3.281 3.281 Emitter
ℓ L 1 2
ℓ L 3.281 ℓ L 6.562 ℓ L
ℓ L ℓ L ℓ L
Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver
0 0 0 0
100 50 0 50 100 100 50 0 50 100 200 100 0 100 200 200 100 0 100 200
3.937 1.969 1.969 3.937 3.937 1.969 1.969 3.937 7.874 3.937 3.937 7.874 7.874 3.937 3.937 7.874
Left Center Right (Down) Left Center Right (Up) (Down) Left Center Right (Up) (Down) Left Center Right (Up)
Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in)
CX-412□ Thru-beam type
Parallel deviation Angular deviation Parallel deviation with round Parallel deviation with round
slit masks (ø0.5 mm ø0.020 in) slit masks (ø1 mm ø0.039 in)
20 20 800 2
65.617 65.617 31.496 Slit on 6.562 Slit on
one side one side
15 15 600 1.5
49.213 49.213 Emitter 23.622 4.921
10 10 θ L 400 1
32.808 32.808 15.748 Emitter 3.281 Emitter
Emitter
Receiver
5 5 200 Slit on ℓ L 0.5 Slit on ℓ L
16.404 ℓ L 16.404 7.874 1.640
both sides both sides
Receiver Receiver Receiver

0 0 0 0
1,000 500 0 500 1,000 40 20 0 20 40 100 50 0 50 100 200 100 0 100 200
39.370 19.685 19.685 39.370 Left Center Right 3.937 1.969 1.969 3.937 7.874 3.937 3.937 7.874
Left Center Right Operating angle θ( ° ) Left Center Right Left Center Right
Parallel deviation with round Parallel deviation with rectangular Parallel deviation with rectangular Parallel deviation with rectangular
slit masks (ø2 mm ø0.079 in) slit masks (0.5 × 6 mm 0.020 × 0.236 in) slit masks (1 × 6 mm 0.039 × 0.236 in) slit masks (2 × 6 mm 0.079 × 0.236 in)
4 4 8
13.123 Slit on 13.123 Slit on one side Slit on one side Slit on one side Slit on one side 26.247 Slit on one side Slit on one side
one side Horizontal Vertical Vertical Horizontal Horizontal Vertical
direction direction direction direction direction direction
4
3 3 13.123 6
9.843 9.843 Slit on both sides 19.685 Slit on both sides

Horizontal and Slit on both sides Horizontal and
Slit on Horizontal and Vertical direction
both sides Vertical direction Vertical direction
2 2 Vertical Vertical 4 Horizontal Vertical
6.562 6.562 Horizontal Horizontal direction 13.123 direction direction
Emitter direction
direction 2 direction Emitter Emitter
Emitter Emitter 6.562 Emitter Emitter
1 ℓ L 1 2
3.281 3.281 ℓ L ℓ L 6.562 ℓ L
ℓ L ℓ L ℓ L
Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver Receiver
0 0 0 0
400 200 0 200 400 400 200 0 200 400 400 200 0 200 400 800 400 0 400 800
15.748 7.874 7.874 15.748 15.748 7.874 7.874 15.748 15.748 7.874 7.874 15.748 31.496 15.748 15.748 31.496
Left Center Right (Down) Left Center Right (Up) (Down) Left Center Right (Up) (Down) Left Center Right (Up)
Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in)
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CX-491□ Retroreflective type CX-493□ Retroreflective type
Parallel deviation Angular deviation Parallel deviation Angular deviation

4 4 8 8
13.123 13.123 26.247 26.247
Reflector
angular
deviation
3 3 6 6


9.843 Reflector 9.843 19.685 19.685
(RF-230) Sensor Reflector
angular angular
ℓ L deviation deviation
2 2 Sensor Reflector 4 4 Sensor
angular angular 13.123 Sensor Sensor
6.562 Sensor 6.562 deviation 13.123 Reflector angular angular
deviation deviation deviation
Reflector (RF-230) Reflector (RF-230) (RF-230)
Reflector (RF-230) Reflector angular
1 1 θ L 2 ℓ 2 θ deviation
L L 6.562 Reflector
3.281 3.281 θ 6.562 L
(RF-230) θ L
Sensor Sensor
Sensor Sensor Sensor
0 0 0 0
200 100 0 100 200 40 20 0 20 40 200 100 0 100 200 40 20 0 20 40
7.874 3.937 3.937 7.874 Left Center Right 7.874 3.937 3.937 7.874 Left Center Right
Left Center Right Operating angle θ ( ° ) Left Center Right Operating angle θ( ° )
Operating point ℓ (mm in) Operating point ℓ (mm in)
CX-481□ Retroreflective type CX-482□ Retroreflective type
Parallel deviation Angular deviation Parallel deviation Angular deviation

800 800 Sensor angular
31.496 31.496 deviation
Reflector (RF-230)
θ 2 2
L
600 600 6.562

6.562
23.622 23.622 Sensor

Reflector Reflector
(RF-230) (RF-230) Reflector
Sensor
400 400 angular angular
ℓ L Reflector ℓ L deviation deviation
15.748 15.748 angular 1 1 Sensor Reflector
Reflector deviation
Sensor angular Reflector (RF-230) 3.281 Sensor 3.281 angular angular
200 deviation deviation deviation
200
7.874 7.874 θ L Reflector Reflector
Sensor θ L (RF-230) (RF-230) θ L
angular
deviation Sensor Sensor Sensor
0 0 0 0
100 50 0 50 100 40 20 0 20 40 200 100 0 100 200 40 20 0 20 40
3.937 1.969 1.969 3.937 7.874 3.937 3.937 7.874 Left Center Right
Left Center Right
Left Center Right Operating angle θ ( ° ) Left Center Right Operating angle θ ( ° )
CX-424□ Diffuse reflective type
Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard

200 × 200 mm size (white non-glossy paper 200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in), the
100 7.874 × 7.874 in 100 sensing range shortens, as shown in the left graph.
Sensing range L (mm in)
3.937 White non-glossy paper 3.937

For plotting the left graph, the sensitivity has been set such that
ℓ
L a 200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in white non-glossy paper is just
a × a mm detectable at a distance of 100 mm 3.937 in.
50 Sensor 50 White non-glossy paper
1.969 1.969
L
Sensor
0
20 10 0 10 20 0 50 100 150 200
0.787 0.394 0.394 0.787 1.969 3.937 5.906 7.874
Left Center Right White non-glossy paper
Operating point ℓ (mm in) side length a (mm in)
400
200 × 200 mm
400 As the sensing object size becomes smaller than the standard
15.748 15.748
7.874 × 7.874 in size (white non-glossy paper 200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in), the
White non-
glossy paper sensing range shortens, as shown in the left graph.
300 300
11.811 ℓ 11.811 For plotting the left graph, the sensitivity has been set such that
L
a 200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in white non-glossy paper is just
200 Sensor 200 a × a mm detectable at a distance of 300 mm 11.811 in.
7.874 7.874 White non-
glossy paper
100 100 L
3.937 3.937
Sensor
0
40 20 0 20 40 0 50 100 150 200
1.575 0.787 0.787 1.575 1.969 3.937 5.906 7.874

size (white non-glossy paper 200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in), the
1,000 800 sensing range shortens, as shown in the left graph.

39.370 200 × 200 mm 31.496
7.874 × 7.874 in For plotting the left graph, the sensitivity has been set such that
White non- a 200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in white non-glossy paper is just
glossy paper a × a mm
White non- detectable at a distance of 800 mm 31.496 in.
500 ℓ 400 glossy paper
L
19.685 15.748
L
Sensor
Sensor
0
40 20 0 20 40 0 50 100 150 200
1.575 0.787 0.787 1.575 1.969 3.937 5.906 7.874

White White
size (white non-glossy paper 200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in), the
200 200 sensing range shortens, as shown in the left graph.
7.874 7.874
N6 For plotting the left graph, the sensitivity has been set such
N6 that a 200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in white non-glossy paper
100 200 × 200 mm 100 is just detectable at a distance of 200 mm 7.874 in. Contact us
3.937 7.874 × 7.874 in 3.937 for the sensing characteristics of 300 mm 11.811 in distance.
Non-glossy paper a × a mm
ℓ
Non-glossy paper L Please contact us for the sensing field at the setting distance
L 300 mm 11.811 in.
Sensor Sensor
0
2 1 0 1 2 0 50 100 150 200
0.079 0.039 0.039 0.079 1.969 3.937 5.906 7.874
Left Center Right Non-glossy paper
Correlation between lightness and sensing range Emitted beam

250
The sensing region is 9.843
represented by oblique lines in ø5 mm
200 200
the left figure. ø0.197 in
7.874 7.874
Distance L (mm in)
However, the sensitivity should 150

ø2.5 mm
be set with an enough margin 5.906
Visible spot range
ø0.098 in
because of slight variation in 110 ø2 mm
Sensing 4.331 ø0.079 in
100 region products. 100 ø2.2 mm
3.937 3.937 ø0.087 in
50 ø4 mm
1.969 ø0.157 in
0 0
N2 N4 N6 N8
Dark Lightness Light Lightness shown on the left may
differ slightly from the actual
N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 object condition.
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CX-441□ Adjustable range reflective type
Sensing fields Emitted beam

• Setting distance: 25 mm 0.984 in • Setting distance: 50 mm 1.969 in
40 80 80
1.575 White non- 3.150 White non- 3.150
glossy paper glossy paper

30 Gray non-glossy paper 60 Gray non-glossy paper 60

Lightness: 5 Lightness: 5
Distance L (mm in)

1.181 2.362 2.362
50
1.969 ø2 mm 0.079 in
20 40 40
0.787 50 × 50 mm 1.575 50 × 50 mm 1.575 ø2 mm 0.079 in
1.969 × 1.969 in 1.969 × 1.969 in
Non-glossy paper 30
Non-glossy paper 1.181 ø3 mm 0.118 in
10 20 ℓ 20
L ℓ L
0.394 0.787 0.787 ø3 mm 0.118 in
Sensor Sensor
0 0 0
4 2 0 2 4 4 2 0 2 4
0.157 0.079 0.079 0.157 0.157 0.079 0.079 0.157
Left Center Right Left Center Right
Correlation between color Correlation between material

(50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in construction paper) and sensing range (50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in) and sensing range
50 These bars indicate the 50 These bars indicate

1.969 sensing range with the 1.969

the sensing range
respective colors when with the respective
the distance adjuster is objects when the
…50 mm
…50 mm set to a sensing range
25 1.969 in 25 1.969 in distance adjuster is
0.984 of 50 mm 1.969 in and 0.984 set to a sensing range
25 mm 0.984 in long, of 50 mm 1.969 in
…25 mm
…25 mm
0.984 in respectively, with white 0.984 in
and 25 mm 0.984 in
color. long, respectively,
0 The sensing range also 0
with white non-glossy
White
Orange
Red
Brown
Green
Blue
Gray
Black
White non-
glossy paper
paper (Lightness: 5)
Cardboard
Plywood
Black rubber
Yellow
Gray non-glossy
varies depending on paper.

material.

• Setting distance: 25 mm 0.984 in • Setting distance: 50 mm 1.969 in
40 80 80
1.575 50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in 50 × 50 mm 1.969 × 1.969 in
3.150 Non-glossy paper 3.150
Non-glossy paper
L ℓ L ℓ
30 60 60
1.181 2.362
Distance L (mm in)
2.362
Sensor Sensor 50
1.969 ø6.5 mm 0.256 in
20 40 40
White non- 1.575 White non-
0.787 glossy paper 1.575 ø6.2 mm 0.244 in
glossy paper 30
Gray non-glossy paper 1.181 ø5.9 mm 0.232 in
10 Lightness: 5 20 Gray non-glossy paper
Lightness: 5 20
0.394 0.787 0.787 ø5.3 mm 0.209 in
0 0 0
4 2 0 2 4 4 2 0 2 4
0.157 0.079 0.079 0.157 0.157 0.079 0.079 0.157
Left Center Right Left Center Right

These bars indicate

50 the sensing range with 50 These bars indicate
1.969 1.969
the respective colors the sensing range
when the distance with the respective
adjuster is set to a objects when the
…50 mm
…50 mm
25 1.969 in sensing range of 25 1.969 in distance adjuster is
0.984 50 mm 1.969 in and 0.984 set to a sensing range
…25 mm 25 mm 0.984 in long, …25 mm of 50 mm 1.969 in
0.984 in 0.984 in
respectively, with white and 25 mm 0.984 in
color. long, respectively,
0 0
The sensing range with white non-glossy
White
Orange
Red
Brown
Green
Blue
Gray
Black
Yellow
White non-
glossy paper
Cardboard
Plywood
Black rubber
Gray non-glossy
also varies depending paper.

on material.

• Setting distance: 25 mm 0.984 in • Setting distance: 50 mm 1.969 in • Setting distance: 100 mm 3.937 in
40 80
1.575 3.150 White non-
glossy paper
White non- 100 100


White non- glossy paper
30 glossy paper 60 3.937 3.937 ø9 mm ø0.354 in
Distance L (mm in)

1.181 2.362
80
Gray non-glossy paper 3.150 ø8 mm ø0.315 in
20 Gray non-glossy paper 50 × 50 mm 40 Gray non-glossy paper 50 × 50 mm Lightness: 5 50 × 50 mm
0.787 Lightness: 5 1.969 × 1.969 in 1.575 Lightness: 5 1.969 × 1.969 in 1.969 × 1.969 in
Non-glossy paper Non-glossy paper 50 50
Non-glossy paper 1.969
1.969 ø6.5 mm ø0.256 in
10 L ℓ 20 L ℓ L ℓ
0.394 0.787 20
Sensor 0.787 ø5.3 mm ø0.209 in
Sensor Sensor
0 0 0 0
10 5 0 5 10 10 5 0 5 10 10 5 0 5 10
0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394
Left Center Right Left Center Right Left Center Right

100 100
3.937 These bars indicate the 3.937

sensing range with the These bars indicate
respective colors when the sensing range with
the distance adjuster is the respective objects
…100
50 50 mm when the distance
…100 mm set to a sensing range
1.969 3.937 in 1.969 3.937 in
of 100 mm 3.937 in adjuster is set to a
and 50 mm 1.969 in sensing range of 100
…50 mm
…50 mm
1.969 in long, respectively, with 1.969 in mm 3.937 in and 50
0 white color. 0 mm 1.969 in long,
respectively, with white
White
Orange
Red
Brown
Green
Blue
Gray
Black
White non-
glossy paper
Cardboard
Plywood
Black rubber
The sensing range also

Yellow
Gray non-glossy
varies depending on non-glossy paper.

material.

• Setting distance: 100 mm 3.937 in • Setting distance: 200 mm 7.874 in • Setting distance: 300 mm 11.811 in
400 400
White non- White non- 15.748 Gray non-glossy paper 15.748
glossy paper glossy paper Lightness: 5
100 200
White non- 300

3.937 7.874 300 glossy paper
Distance L (mm in)
Gray non-glossy paper 11.811 11.811 □15 mm □0.591 in

Gray non-glossy paper Lightness: 5
Lightness: 5
50 × 50 mm 50 × 50 mm 200 50 × 50 mm 200
1.969 × 1.969 in 1.969 × 1.969 in 7.874 1.969 × 1.969 in 7.874 □11 mm □0.433 in
50 Non-glossy paper 100 Non-glossy paper
1.969 3.937 Non-glossy paper
L ℓ L # ℓ 100 L # ℓ 100
3.937 3.937 □9 mm □0.354 in
Sensor Sensor 1.181 ø8 mm ø0.315 in
Sensor 30
0 0 0 0
10 5 0 5 10 10 5 0 5 10 10 5 0 5 10
0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394
Left Center Right Left Center Right Left Center Right

400 400
15.748 15.748
These bars indicate the

300 300
11.811 sensing range with the 11.811 These bars indicate
respective colors when the sensing range with
200 the distance adjuster is 200 the respective objects
7.874 7.874 300 mm when the distance
300 mm
…11.811 in set to a sensing range …11.811 in
of 300 mm 11.811 in, 200 mm
adjuster is set to a
200 mm …7.874 in sensing range of
100 …7.874 in 200 mm 7.874 in and 100
3.937 3.937 300 mm 11.811 in,
…100 mm
100 mm 3.937 in long, …100 mm
3.937 in 200 mm 7.874 in and
3.937 in respectively, with white
0 0 100 mm 3.937 in long,
color.
White
Orange
Red
Brown
Green
Blue
Gray
Black
White non-
glossy paper
Cardboard
Plywood
Black rubber
Yellow
Gray non-glossy
The sensing range also respectively, with white

varies depending on non-glossy paper.
material.
CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
21
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE
All models
• Never use this product as a sensing device

for personnel protection.
• In case of using sensing devices for
personnel protection, use products which
meet laws and standards, such as OSHA,
ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection
applicable in each region or country.
Mounting
• The tightening
torque should be M3
0.5 N·m or less. (length 12 mm 0.472 in)
screw with washers Sensor
mounting
bracket
(Optional)
Others
• Do not use during the initial transient time (50 ms) after
the power supply is switched on.
CX-41□ CX-42□ CX-49□ CX-48□

Part description and functions Beam alignment
Stability indicator (Green) (Note 1) Operation indicator (Orange) (Note 2) Thru-beam type
Lights up under the Lights up when the sensing
1. Set
the operation mode switch to the Light-ON mode position (L
stable light condition or output is ON
side).
the stable dark condition
2. Place the emitter and the receiver face to face along a straight
Sensitivity adjuster (Note 1) Operation mode switch (Note 1) line, move the emitter in the up, down, left and right directions, in
Sensing range becomes L: Light-ON order to determine the range of the light received condition with
longer when turned. D: Dark-ON the help of the operation indicator (orange). Then, set the emit-
ter at the center of this range.
Notes: 1) Not incorporated on the emitter.
2) It is the power indicator (green, lights up when the power is ON. ) 3. Similarly, adjust for up, down, left and right angular movement of
on the emitter. the emitter. Sensing object
4. Further, perform the angular adjust-

ment for the receiver also.
Operation mode switch
5. Check that the stability indicator
Operation mode switch Description (green) lights up.
6. Choose the operation mode, Light- Emitter
Light-ON mode is obtained when the ON or Dark-ON, as per your re-
operation mode switch (thru-beam type in- quirement, with the operation mode
corporate it in the receiver ) is turned fully switch. Receiver
clockwise (L side).
Retroreflective type
Dark-ON mode is obtained when the opera- 1. Set
the operation mode switch to the Light-ON mode position (L
tion mode switch (thru-beam type incorpo- side).
rate it in the receiver ) is turned fully counter-
clockwise (D side). 2. Placing the sensor and the reflector face to face along a straight
line, move the reflector in the up, down, left and right directions,
in order to determine the range of the light received condition
with the help of the operation indicator (orange). Then, set the
reflector at the center of this range.
3. Similarly, adjust for up, down, left and right angular movement
of the reflector.
4. Further, perform the angular adjustment for the sensor also.
5. Check that the stability indicator
(green) lights up. Sensing object
6. Choose the operation mode,

Light-ON or Dark-ON, as per your
requirement, with the operation
mode switch.
Reflector
Sensor
CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
22 Compact Photoelectric Sensor
CX-41□ CX-42□ CX-49□ CX-48□
Sensitivity adjustment Retroreflective type sensor (excluding CX-491□)
• Please take care of the following points when detecting
Sensitivity
Step Description materials having a gloss.
adjuster
Make L sufficiently
L
Turn the sensitivity adjuster fully 1 Make L, shown in the long
1 counterclockwise to the minimum diagram, sufficiently long. Sensing
sensitivity position, MIN.
2 Install at an angle of 10 to object
10° to 30°
30 degrees to the sensing
A In the light received condition, turn the object.
sensitivity adjuster slowly clockwise and Reflector Glossy surface
2
confirm the point where the sensor
enters the “Light” state operation.
In the dark condition, turn the sensitivity adjuster

further clockwise until the sensor enters the Retroreflective type sensor with polarizing filters (CX-491□)
A B “Light” state operation and then bring it back to
confirm point where the sensor just returns to
3 the “Dark” state operation. • If a shiny object is covered or wrapped with a transparent
If the sensor does not enter the “Light” film, such as those described below, the retroreflective type
state operation even when the sensitivity sensor with polarizing filters may not be able to detect it.
adjuster is turned fully clockwise, the
position is point . In that case, follow the steps given below.
Optimum Example of sensing objects

position
A B The position at the middle of points and
• Can wrapped by clear film
4
is the optimum sensing position. • Aluminum sheet covered by plastic film
• Gold or silver color (specular) label or wrapping paper
Note: Use the flathead screwdriver (purchase separately) to turn the adjuster Steps
slowly. Turning with excessive strength will cause damage to the
adjuster. • Tilt the sensor with respect to the sensing object while fitting.
• Reduce the sensitivity.
Light condition Dark condition • Increase the distance between the sensor and the
sensing object.
Emitter Receiver Emitter Receiver
Thru-beam CX-48□
type
Sensing object
Retroreflective type sensor for transparent object sensing (CX-48□)
• Optimum sensing is possible when the position of the
transparent sensing object is set at the center of the
Sensor Reflector Sensor Reflector sensor and the reflector. If the sensing position is set
Retroreflective near the sensor or the reflector, the sensing may be
type unstable. In this case, set the sensing position at the
Sensing object center of the sensor and the reflector.
Sensor Sensor
Diffuse
reflective Sensor Reflector
type Sensing object Transparent sensing object
• When the sensor detects an uneven plastic receptacle or

glass bottle, the received-light amount may differ with the
sensing position or direction. Adjust the sensitivity after
Relation between output and indicators
confirming the stable sensing condition by turning the
sensing object, etc.
In case of Light-ON In case of Dark-ON
Sensing • When sensing pipe-shaped transparent sensing object,
Stability Operation
Output condition Output
Operation Stability set it in a standing, not lying, position as shown in Figure
indicator indicator indicator indicator A. The sensor may fail to detect a lying object as shown
Stable light
in Figure B.
receiving Correct Incorrect
ON OFF
Unstable light A
receiving B
Unstable dark
receiving
OFF ON
Stable dark
receiving
, : Lights up, : Turns OFF Reflector Reflector

Sensor Sensor
23
CX-41□
Slit mask (Optional) Interference prevention filter (CX-411□)
• With the slit mask OS-CX-□, the sensor can detect a • By mounting the interference prevention filters PF-CX4-□,
small object. two sets of the CX-411□ can be mounted close together.
However, the sensing range is reduced when the slit However, the sensing range is reduced when the
mask is mounted. interference prevention filter is mounted.
How to mount
• The filters can be mounted by the same method as for
the slit masks.
1. Insert the fixing hook into the fixing groove. • Since there are two types of the interference prevention
2. Then, pressing the slit mask against the main unit, insert filter, the two sets of sensors should be fitted with
the fixing tab into the fixing groove. different types of interference prevention filters, as shown
in the figure below.
Fixing groove The interference prevention does not work even if the
Fixing tab
filters are mounted for emitters only, receivers only or the
same model No. of the interference prevention filters are
mounted on both the sets of the sensor.
Removing tab
PF-CX4-H
(Horizontal, Light brown)
Slit mask Fixing groove
Fixing hook
How to remove
1. Insert a screwdriver into the removing tab.
PF-CX4-V
2. Pull forward while lifting the removing tab. (Vertical, Silver)
CX-44□
Mounting Operation mode switch
• Care must be taken regarding the sensor mounting Operation mode switch Description
direction with respect to the object’s direction of movement.
Correct Correct Incorrect Detecting-ON mode is obtained when
the operation mode switch is turned fully
Do not make the clockwise (L side).
sensor detect an
object in this direction
because it may cause Not detecting-ON is obtained when the
unstable operation. operation mode switch is turned fully
Sensing Sensing Sensing
object object object counterclockwise (D side)
• When detecting a specular object (aluminum or copper
Note: Use the flathead screwdriver (purchase separately) to turn
foil, etc.) or an object having a glossy surface or coating, the operation mode switch slowly. Turning with excessive
please take care that there are cases when the object strength will cause damage to the adjuster.
may not be detected due to a change in angle, wrinkles
on the object surface, etc.
• When a specular body is present below the sensor, use the • Depending on whether you select the BGS or FGS
sensor by tilting it slightly upwards to avoid wrong operation. function, the output operation changes as follows.
Incorrect Correct Sensing range
Setting
distance
Non-detectable area
Specular
face ON
L-ON
OFF
BGS
Tilt ON
D-ON
• If a specular body is present in the background, wrong operation OFF
may be caused due to a small change in the angle of the ON
L-ON
background body. In that case, install the sensor at an inclination OFF
and confirm the operation with the actual sensing object. FGS
ON
• Take care that there is a non-detectable area right in front D-ON
OFF
of the sensor.
CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
CX-44□
Stability indicator When using the BGS function

• Since the CX-44□ use a 2-segment photodiode as its <When a sensing object is moving right or left to the sensor>
receiving element, and sensing is done based on the
difference in the incident beam angle of the reflected Distance
beam from the sensing object, the output and the Step Description
adjuster
operation indicator (orange) operate according to the
Turn the distance adjuster fully counterclockwise
object distance. to the minimum sensing range position.
Further, the stability indicator (green) shows the margin 1
(CX-441□/443□/444□: 20 mm 0.787 in approx.,
to the setting distance. CX-442□: 40 mm 1.575 in approx.) Turn fully
Place an object at the required distance from the

Sensor sensor, turn the distance adjuster gradually
Setting distance 2
clockwise, and find out point A where the sensor
changes to the detecting condition.
Sensing object
ON (Lights up)
Remove the object, turn the adjuster clockwise
Output (operation indicator) further until the sensor goes into the detecting
(BGS mode, In case of Detection-ON) OFF (Lights off) state again. Once it has entered, turn the
Lights up
distance adjuster backward until the sensor
Stability indicator Stable operating condition Stable operating condition returns to the non-detecting condition. This
Lights off position is designated as point B . When the
Unstable operating condition sensor does not go into the detecting condition
3
even if the adjuster is turned fully clockwise, the
position where the adjuster was fully turned is
BGS/FGS functions regarded as the point B .
There may be more than 1 turn between point
• This sensor incorporates BGS/FGS functions. Select A and B , since this sensor incorporates a
either BGS or FGS function depending on the positions of 5-turn adjuster.
the background and sensing object.
Optimum
position
BGS function The optimum position to stably detect objects is
4
the center point between A and B .
• This function is used when the sensing object is
apart from the background.
<When a sensing object is approaching / moving away from the sensor>
Background
Sensing • Follow only steps 1 and 2 . Since the sensing point may
object change depending on the sensing object, be sure to
check the operation with the actual sensing object.
FGS function When using the FGS function
• This function is used when the • Please use the FGS function together with a conveyor or other background unit.
sensing object contacts the
Distance
background or the sensing object is Step Description
adjuster
glossy, etc.
Turn the distance adjuster fully clockwise to the
• Please use the FGS function maximum sensing range position.
together with a conveyor or other Sensing 1 (CX-441□/443□: 50 mm 1.969 in approx.,
background unit. object CX-444□: 100 mm 3.937 in approx.,
CX-442□: 300 mm 11.811 in approx.) Turn fully
Background
In the state where the sensor detects the
Distance adjustment background, turn the distance adjuster gradually
2 counterclockwise, and find out point A where
the sensor changes to the non-detecting
• When this product is used, be sure to carry condition.
out the distance adjustment. Place an object at the required distance from the
• Since the distance adjuster of this sensor is sensor, turn the adjuster counterclockwise further
a 5-turn adjuster, when the point A and B is until the sensor goes into the non-detecting
condition again. Once entered, turn the distance
adjusted as explained in the table right, there adjuster backward until the sensor returns to the
may be more than 1 turn between the point A detecting condition. This position is designated
and B . Therefore, make sure to remember the as point B . When the sensor does not go into
3 the non-detecting condition even if the adjuster is
turns of both points to find the optimum position.
turned fully counterclockwise, the position where
• Be sure to wire the sensing mode selection the adjuster was fully turned is regarded as the
input (Pink / 2) before distance adjustment. point B .
If the wiring is done after the distance There may be more than 1 turn between point
adjustment, the sensing area is changed. A and B , since this sensor incorporates a
5-turn adjuster.
• Turn the distance adjuster gradually and lightly with a Optimum
“minus” screwdriver (purchase separately). In order to The optimum position to stably detect objects is position
4
protect itself, the distance adjuster idles if turned fully. the center point between A and B .
If the adjuster is idled when distance adjustment is done,
carry out the adjustment again.
Others
• Its distance adjuster is mechanically operated. Do not
drop; avoid other shocks.
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DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)
CX-41□ Sensor CX-41□-Z Sensor
Sensitivity adjuster (Note 1) 11.8 Sensitivity adjuster (Note 1) 11.8

0.465 0.465
Operation indicator (Orange)(Note 2) Operation indicator (Orange)(Note 2) 7.85 0.309
7.85 0.309
3.95 0.156 3.95 0.156
Stability indicator (Green)(Note 1)

Stability indicator (Green)(Note 3) Operation mode switch (Note 1) Operation mode switch (Note 1)
20
0.787 20
11.2 3 11.2 0.787
0.441 0.118 0.441 3
0.118
Beam Beam
axis axis
15.5 0.610
31 25.4 (0.091
2.3
) 15.5
31 0.610 25.4 ( 0.091
2.3
)
1.220 1.000 1.220 1.000
35.5
1.398
42.5
1.673
2-M3 × 0.5 0.020 ø3.7 ø0.146 cable,
thru-hole threads 2 m 6.562 ft long (Note 4) 2-M3 × 0.5 0.020
3-core (emitter: 2-core) × 0.2 mm2 ø9.4 thru-hole threads
ø0.370 M8 connector
insulator diameter: ø1.2 ø0.047
Notes: 1) Not incorporated on the emitter and the basic type sensor. Notes: 1) Not incorporated on the emitter.
2) It is the power indicator (green) on the emitter. 2) It is the power indicator (green) on the emitter.
3) Not incorporated on the emitter.
4) Basic type: 0.5 m 1.640 ft long
CX-41□-J Sensor CX-49□ CX-48□ CX-42□ Sensor
Sensitivity adjuster (Note 1) 11.8 Sensitivity adjuster (Note 1) 11.8

0.465 0.465
Operation indicator (Orange)(Note 2) 7.85 0.309 Operation indicator (Orange) 7.85 0.309
3.95 0.156 3.95 0.156
Stability indicator (Green)(Note 1) Operation mode switch (Note 1) Stability indicator (Green) Operation mode switch (Note 1)
20 20
11.2 0.787 11.2 0.787
3 Beam-receiving 0.441 3
0.441 0.118 part 0.118
Beam Center of
axis 4 0.157 sensing
15.5 0.610
31 25.4 ( 2.3
0.091 ) M12 connector 15.5 0.610
31 25.4 (0.091
2.3
)
1.220 1.000 1.220 1.000
(1.732
44
)
4
0.157
2-M3 × 0.5 0.020 Beam-emitting 2-M3 × 0.5 0.020
thru-hole threads thru-hole threads ø3.7 ø0.146 cable,
part 2 m 6.562 ft long (Note 2)
ø3.7 ø0.146 cable
3-core × 0.2 mm2
(11.811
300
) insulator diameter: ø1.2 ø0.047
Notes: 1) Not incorporated on the emitter. Notes: 1) Not incorporated on the Bacic type sensors.
2) It is the power indicator (green) on the emitter. 2) Basic type: 0.5 m 1.640 ft long
CX-49□-Z CX-48□-Z CX-42□-Z Sensor CX-49□-J CX-48□-J CX-42□-J Sensor
Sensitivity adjuster 11.8 Sensitivity adjuster 11.8

0.465 0.465
Operation indicator (Orange) 7.85 0.309 Operation indicator (Orange) 7.85 0.309
3.95 0.156 3.95 0.156
Stability indicator (Green) Operation mode switch Stability indicator (Green) Operation mode switch
20
20 11.2 0.787
11.2 0.787 3
Beam-receiving 0.441
Beam-receiving 0.441 3
part 0.118
part 0.118 Center of
Center of 4 0.157 sensing
sensing
15.5 0.610
( 0.091
2.3
)
15.5 0.610
31 25.4 ( 0.091
2.3
) M12 connector
35.5 31 25.4 1.220 1.000
4
42.5 1.398
1.673
1.220 1.000 (1.732
44
)
4
4 0.157 0.157
0.157 2-M3 × 0.5 0.020
Beam-emitting
Beam-emitting part thru-hole threads
part M8 connector ø3.7 ø0.146 cable
ø9.4 2-M3 × 0.5 0.020
ø0.370 thru-hole threads (11.811
300
)
CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
CX-44□ Sensor CX-44□-Z Sensor
12.5 12.5
0.492 8.2 0.492
Operation indicator (Orange) Operation indicator (Orange) 8.2
0.323 0.323
4 4
Distance adjuster (5-turn) 0.157 Distance adjuster (5-turn) 0.157
Operation mode switch Operation mode switch
Stability indicator (Green) Stability indicator (Green)

2 20 20
0.787 2 2.8
11.2 0.079 2.8 11.2
0.079 0.110
0.787
0.441 0.110 3 0.118 0.441 3 0.118
Beam- Beam-
receiving part receiving part
0.9 0.9
22 0.035 22
0.866 31 25.4 0.866 31 25.4 0.035
1.220 1.000 35.5
Beam- 42.5 1.398 1.220 1.000
emitting part Beam- 1.673
Center of Center of emitting part
sensing sensing
2-M3 × 0.5 0.020
thru-hole threads ø3.7 ø0.146 cable,
2 m 6.562 ft long ø9.4
4-core × 0.2mm2 0.370 M8 connector
insulator diameter: 2-M3 × 0.5 0.020
ø1.2 ø0.047 thru-hole threads
RF-230 Reflector (Accessory for the retroreflective type sensor) RF-220 Reflector (Optional) RF-210 Reflector (Optional)
33.3
50.3 1.311
1.980
35.3 12.8 0.504

1.390
M3 nut mounting holes
Reflector (for mounting at the back)
49.3
59.3 1.941
2.335 34.3 11 0.433
Base
(1.181
30
) 42.31.350
1.665 2-ø3.4 ø0.134 thru-holes
( 0.827
21
) 3.2
0.126 25 (for mounting at the side)
10 0.394 0.984
5 0.197 8 0.315 10 2-ø3.4 ø0.134 holes,
4 0.157 6 0.236 deep
3.3 0.394
3.3 (for mounting at the back)
0.130 2-ø3.6 ø0.142 0.130
40 25 mounting 8.3
1.575 8.3 0.984 holes 0.327
0.327
2-M3 nut mounting holes
Material: Acrylic (Reflector) (for mounting at the side)
ABS (Base)
2-ø4.6 ø0.181
Material: Acrylic (Reflector) mounting Material: Acrylic (Reflector)
ABS (Base) holes ABS (Base)
Two M3 (length 8 mm 0.315 in)
screws with washers and two nuts are attached.
Note: It is not attached with the basic type sensor.
RF-11 Reflective tape (Optional) RF-12 Reflective tape (Optional) RF-13 Reflective tape (Optional)
30 30 30
1.181 1.181 1.181 0.5
0.7
( 28
1.102 ) 0.028 (28
1.102 ) 0.7
0.028
0.020
30
8
( )6
0.315 0.236
1.181
Rear surface
Effective Adhesive ( pressure-sensitive )
( )
reflecting surface 25 23 adhesive
tape
0.984 0.906 Reflective surface
Material: Acrylic (Acrylic)
Adhesive
tape
Effective
reflecting surface
Material: Flexible polyvinyl chloride
CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
27
MS-CX2-1 Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)
Assembly dimensions
5 12 0.5 20
0.197 0.472 Mounting drawing with the 0.020 0.787
3.4 3
0.134 0.118 receiver of CX-41□
R12 3.4
14 0.551 R0.472 14° 0.134 13.6 0.535 25.2
8 0.315 0.992
14˚
3.4 R12 R0.472
0.134
22 3.4 3
0.866 0.134 0.118
15 12 5
0.591 0.472 0.197
7°
2-ø3.4 ø0.134 holes
(for RF-210) 22
0.866
3.4
25 0.134 R25 10 0.394 7˚
(0.012
0.3
)
42.5 0.984 R0.984
1.673
t 1.2 Beam axis
20
t 0.047 0.787
12.5 0.492
31 25.4
1.220 1.000 42.5
1.673
25
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304) 0.984 t 1.2
9.5 12.3 0.484 t 0.047
Two M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) screws with washers are attached. 0.374
14 7 Assembly dimensions
0.551 0.276
7.8 Mounting drawing with the
0.307 receiver of CX-41□
15.8 22 0.866
0.622 8-ø3.4 ø0.134
14 holes 22
0.551 0.866
14
15.8
0.622 (0.142
3.6
) 4
0.157 0.551
8.2
36 10 25 0.323
1.417 0.394 0.984
55
2.165 25.4
Beam axis 1.000
23
15.5
0.906 0.610 36
R12 R0.472 1.417
55
14° 2.165 15.5
7 0.276 28 0.610
R12 R0.472
4.5 4.5 1.102 14˚
t2 0.177 12 0.177 7 0.276
t 0.079 0.472 5 0.197
4.5 4.5
4 0.157 0.177 0.177
12 5 0.197
4.5 0.177 0.472
t2 4
t 0.079 0.157
7.8
0.307
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304) 4.5 0.177
8.2 0.323
Two M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) screws with washers are attached.
ø55 ø2.165 Assembly dimensions

ø39 ø1.535
Mounting drawing ø55 ø2.165
6 ø39 ø1.535
0.236 with the receiver 7
of CX-41□ 0.276
19 29
40° 20° 0.748 1.142
29
40°20° 1.142
5.5
7 0.217 5.5
0.276 0.9
19 0.217 0.035
0.748 18
14° 4 18 6.2 0.709
7° 0.157 0.709 0.244 13
3.4 3.4 0.512 11.2
0.134 0.134 0.9 0.441
0.035
R9.5
SENSOR
SENSOR
25 ø25 ø0.984 25 R0.374

46
SENSOR
0.984 R25 0.984

SENSOR
1.811 25.4 46
R0.984 1.000
25 1.811
0.984 25
0.984
12.3 0.484
13
t 2.5
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304) 0.512
t 0.098 Beam axis t 2.5
Two M3 (length 14 mm 0.551 in) screws with washers are attached. t 0.098
CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
Assembly dimensions
25
0.984 Mounting drawing with the
19
0.748 receiver of CX-41□ 20.6
26.2 0.811
19 1.031
15 3.4 0.748
0.591 3.5 0.134 15
t 1.5 0.138 Beam axis
t 0.059 3.4 0.591 t 1.5
0.134 25.4
t 0.059 1.000
7° R19
R 0.748 7°
R25
R25 R0.984
45 R0.984 45
1.772 1.772
18.9
18.9 0.744 5 0.197
0.744 5 0.197 6.5 0.256
6.5 0.256 20
20 7 0.787
0.276 37
7 0.787
0.276 37 1.457
1.457
5 8 5
0.197 0.315 0.197
7.9 7.9 0.311

0.311
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
MS-CX-3 Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)
Assembly dimensions
t 1.2
t 0.047 Mounting drawing with the 0.5 20
0.020 0.787
receiver of CX-41□
14
0.551
30 1.181 8
20.5 3.5 0.315 3.4
0.807 0.138 5 0.134
R25 10° 3.4 0.197 6
R0.984 0.134 0.236 25.2 30
8.5 0.992 1.181
13.6 3.5 t 1.2
3.4 0.335 0.138 t 0.047
0.535
0.134
25 35 18
11.2
0.441
6
4.8
0.189
10° (0.4
0.016 )
0.984 1.378 0.709 0.236
8.5
0.335
Beam axis
9 0.354
R25 6 31 18 25.4 35
3.4 0.709
R0.984 0.134 0.236 1.220 1.000 1.378
10°
15 5 6 0.236
0.591 0.197
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304) 3.4

0.134 8
Two M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) screws with washers are attached. 0.315
14
0.551
CX-400 SERIES Ver.2
29
MS-RF21-1 Reflector mounting bracket for RF-210 (Optional)
Assembly dimensions
23 23
5.5 0.906 5.5 0.906
0.217 0.217
ø36 50 ø36 50
ø1.417 1.969 ø1.417 1.969
30°
30°
20°
16
10 0.630
0.394 20°
3.2 3.5 10
0.126 0.138 0.394
R7.5
R0.295
ø25 46 46
t 1.2 ø0.984 1.811 1.811
t 0.047 25 25
12.5 0.492 0.984 0.984
13 13
0.512 0.512
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)

MS-RF22 Reflector mounting bracket for RF-220 (Optional)
25
Assembly dimensions
0.984
25
4.5 0.984
0.177 4.5
0.177
10
11 0.394 28.3
0.433 19.3 1.114
10 0.760
35 0.394
1.378 8.3
25 4 0.327
0.984 0.157 35.3
1.390
16 0.630
44 34.3
10 0.394 1.732 44.3 1.350
t 1.6
8 0.315 t 0.063 1.744
(1.063
27
) ( 21
0.827) t 1.6
6 0.236 t 0.063
8 0.315
8-M3 × 0.5 0.020 20
thru-hole threads 0.787 6 4
0.236 0.157
Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)
(Uni-chrome plated)
MS-RF23 Reflector mounting bracket for RF-230 (Optional)
Assembly dimensions
40
1.575 4.5
0.177 40
4.5 1.575
(0.118
3
) 10
0.394 11
0.177
0.433 10
0.394 28.3
19.3 1.114
50 0.760
1.969
40
1.575 50.3 8.3
1.980 0.327
5 0.197
16 0.630
35 15 0.591 61
2.402 49.3
1.378 1.941
61.3
18 0.709 t2 2.413
12 t 0.079
( 37
1.457 ) (1.181
30
) t2
0.472 7 0.276
10 t 0.079
26 20 0.394
(0.118
3
) 1.024 0.787
( 28
1.102 ) 8-M4 × 0.7 0.028 thru-hole threads 7
40
1.575
5
0.197
0.276
Material: Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)
(Uni-chrome plated)
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intellectual properties, such as patent rights, with respect to such applications, or that the described applications may not infringe any
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Amplifier Built-in

Compact Photoelectric Sensor

* The contents of this catalog are as of October 2017.

CX-400 SERIES Ver.2

PNP output Light intensity Interference

Sensors that are environmentally and user friendly.

Test Oil JIS Standard Product Name

Previous CX-482 New CX-482 Strong against ethanol CX-44□/48□

Contributing to reduced carbon dioxide emissions A strong, ethanol resistant

Detecting transparent glass bottles Detecting a small tablet Detecting a biscuit

2.5 times the

Twice the PET bottle (500mℓ) ø66 ø2.598

CX-422: 800 mm 31.496 in

Less processing time

BGS (Background suppression) function FGS (Foreground suppression) function

Conveyor Conveyor Conveyor

Light received Light received Light is not

Interference Retroreflective type

Thru-beam type Automatic

10 m 32.808 ft CX-411 CX-411-P Red LED

15 m 49.213 ft CX-412 CX-412-P

30 m 98.425 ft CX-413 CX-413-P

3 m 9.843 ft (Note 2) CX-491 CX-491-P

50 to 500 mm 1.969 to 19.685 in (Note 2) CX-481 CX-481-P

0.1 to 2 m 0.328 to 6.562 ft (Note 2) CX-482 CX-482-P

100 mm 3.937 in CX-424 CX-424-P

300 mm 11.811 in Infrared

800 mm 31.496 in CX-422 CX-422-P

70 to 300 mm 2.756 to 11.811 in CX-423 CX-423-P Red LED

20 to 300 mm 0.787 to 11.811 in CX-442 CX-442-P

CX-411A-C05 CX-411A-P-C05 Light-ON

CX-412A-C05 CX-412A-P-C05 Light-ON

CX-412B-C05 CX-412B-P-C05 Dark-ON

CX-491A-C05-Y CX-491A-P-C05-Y Light-ON

0.5 m 1.640 ft / 5 m 16.404 ft cable length types

M8 plug-in connector type, M12 pigtailed type

• Mating cable (2 cables are required for the thru-beam type.)

Package without reflector

Model No. Sensing range Min. sensing object

CX-411□ 2 m 6.562 ft 400 mm 15.748 in ø2 mm ø0.079 in

Round slit mask Round slit mask

CX-491□ 1 m 3.281 ft (Note 2)

Reflector mounting bracket

Protective mounting bracket for RF-210

MS-RF23 For RF-230

MS-CX2-5 Back biangled mounting bracket • RF-13

MS-AJ1-M Horizontal mounting type Sensor mounting bracket

for M6 screw Mounting hole LE

rotation for M6 screw

Setting range 0.1 to 3 m 0.1 to 5 m 100 to 500 mm 100 to 1,000 mm 0.8 to 2 m

Type Adjustable range reflective

Item PNP output CX-441-P CX-443-P CX-444-P CX-442-P

Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less

Current consumption 20 mA or less

<NPN output type> <PNP output type>

Output operation Switchable either Detection-ON or Detection-OFF

Short-circuit protection Incorporated

Response time 1 ms or less

Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)

Stability indicator Green LED (lights up under stable operating condition)

Distance adjuster 5-turn mechanical adjuster

Automatic interference prevention function (Note 3) Incorporated