INSTRUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing Panasonic products.

Read this Instruction Manual carefully and thoroughly for 4 MOUNTING

MANUAL the correct and optimum use of this product. Kindly keep ‫ ە‬The tightening torque should be 0.8N㺃m or less.
this manual in a convenient place for quick reference. M5 QXW
Photoelectric Sensor
‫ ە‬Never use this product as a sensing M5 (length 32mm)
Adjustable Range Reflective device for personnel protection. screw with washers
‫ ە‬In case of using sensing devices for personnel
EQ-500 Series protection, use products which meet laws and standards,
MJE-EQ500 No.0066-68V WARNING such as OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection Sensor
applicable in each region or country. mounting
bracket
MS-EQ5-01
1 SPECIFICATIONS (Optional)

Multi-voltage DC-voltage
Type
Short sensing range Short sensing range ‫ ە‬Care must be taken regarding the sensor mounting
Model No. EQ-501 EQ-502 EQ-511 EQ-512 direction with respect to the object's direction of movement.
Item With timer EQ-501T EQ-502T EQ-511T EQ-512T
Adjustable range (Note 1) (Note 2) 0.2 to 2.5m 0.2 to 1.0m 0.2 to 2.5m 0.2 to 1.0m Good Good Not good
Sensing range (Setting
0.1 to 2.5m 0.1 to 1.0m 0.1 to 2.5m 0.1 to 1.0m
distance maximum) (Note 2)
Hysteresis (Note 2) 10% or less of operation distance
Supply voltage 24 to 240V AC s 10% or 12 to 240V DC s 10%
12 to 24V DCs10%ࠉRipple P-P 10% or less
Ripple P-P 10% or less
Power / Current AC: 4VA or less (With timer: 5VA or less)
45mA or less Sensing object Sensing object Sensing object
consumption DC: 3W or less (With timer: 4W or less)
NPN open-collector transistor Do not make the
࣭Maximum sink current: 100mA sensor detect an
Relay contact 1a
࣭Applied voltage: 30V DC or less (between output and 0V) object in this direction
࣭Switching capacity: 250V AC 3A (resistive load)
࣭Residual voltage: 1V or less (at 100mA sink current) because it may cause
30V DC 3A (resistive load)
0.4V or less (at 16mA sink current) unstable operation.
Output ࣭Electrical life: 100,000 or more operations
PNP open-collector transistor
(switching frequency 1,200 times/hour) ‫ ە‬When detecting a specular object (aluminum or copper
࣭Maximum source current: 100mA
࣭Mechanical life: 50,000,000 or more operations foil, etc.) or an object having a glossy surface or
࣭Applied voltage: 30V DC or less (between output and +V)
(switching frequency 18,000 times/hour)
࣭Residual voltage: 1V or less (at 100mA source current) coating, please take care that there are cases when
0.4V or less (at 16mA source current) the object may not be detected due to a small change
Output operation Switchable either Detection-ON or Detection-OFF in angle, wrinkles on the object surface, etc.
Short-circuit protection 㸫 Incorporated ‫ ە‬When a specular body is present below the sensor, use the
Response time 20ms or less (Depends on the timer setting period for EQ-50‫ڧ‬T) 2ms or less (Depends on the timer setting period for EQ-51‫ڧ‬T) sensor by tiling it slightly upwards to avoid wrong operation.
Sensing mode 㸫 Switch either BGS or FGS function
Timer function EQ-5‫ڧ‬T: Selectable from ON-delay and OFF-delay (0.1 to 5 sec. variable)
Not good Good
Specular Specular
Automatic interference
Incorporated (Note 3) face face
prevention function
Protection IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature -25 to +55Υ (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -30 to +70Υ
Tilt
Ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH
Emitting element Infrared LED (modulated) ‫ ە‬If a specular body is present in the background, wrong
Receiving element 2-segment photodiode operation may be caused due to a small change in the
Material Enclosure: ABS, Front cover: Polycarbonate, Display cover: Polycarbonate
angle of the background body. In that case, install the
sensor at an inclination and confirm the operation with
Connection method Screw-on terminal connection
the actual sensing object.
Cable Suitable for round cable ȭ9 toȭ11mm
‫ ە‬This product is not easily affected by the reflected light
Cable length Extension up to total 100m is possible with 0.3mm2, or more, cabtyre cable
intensity since this sensor is the adjustable range reflective
Weight 100g approx. 85g approx. type. When the reflected light intensity is remarkably low, the
Accessory Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc. sensing range may be affected. In that case, mount the
Notes: 1) The adjustable range stands for the maximum sensing range which can be set with the adjuster. sensor, while checking light-up of the stable indicator (green).
2) The adjustable range, the sensing range and the hysteresis are specified for white non-glossy paper (200™200mm) as the object. ‫ ە‬Mounting screws of the terminal cover and display
3) When the sensors are mounted closely, use them in the interference prevented area, as shown below. cover should certainly be tightened to maintain the
3 3 water tight rating, however, the tightening torque of the
screws should be of 0.3 to 0.5N㺃m.
Setting range (m)

Setting range (m)

2 2
5 WIRING CONNECTIONS
1 1 ‫ ە‬Check all wiring before applying power since incorrect
L mm Interference Interference wiring may damage the internal circuit.
or more prevented area L mm L mm L mm prevented area Also, carefully tighten the terminal screws so that the
or more or more or more wires of adjacent terminals do not touch.
20 40 60 80 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 ‫ ە‬The mounting hole for screw the terminal cover fixing
Mounting interval L (mm) Mounting interval L (mm)
inclines 70 degrees to the Screw for terminal
Note that the detection may be unstable depending on the mounting conditions or the sensing object. In the state where this terminal cover, as shown
product is mounted, be sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object to be used. cover fixing
in the figure below.
‫ ە‬Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or To avoid damaging this
2 INFORMATION RELATING TO power lines or put them in the same raceway. This can product or a screw, take 70r
care when tightening or
LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE cause malfunction due to induction.
loosening a screw.
Screwdriver
‫ ە‬In case noise generating equipment (switching
(Multi-voltage type only) regulator, inverter motor, etc.) is used in the vicinity of ‫ ە‬To maintain a watertight performance, the cable should
Item Description this product, connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal have an outer diameter between ȭ9 to ȭ11mm with a
Refering standard IEC 60947-5-2: 1998
of the equipment to an actual ground. smooth covering material that allows the accessory
‫ ە‬Take care that the sensor is not directly exposed to fluorescent conduit connector to be securely tightened, however, the
Utilaization category AC-12/DC-12
light from a rapid-starter lamp, a high frequency lighting device tightening torque of the screw should be of 1.5 to 2.0N㺃m.
Impulse withstanding voltage 2.5kV
or sunlight etc. as it may affect the sensing performance. ࣭ Composition of a conduit connector, and process-
Pollution degree 3
‫ ە‬If an external surge voltage exceeding 4kV (DC-voltage: ing of a cable
Frequency of operation cycle 25Hz 1kV) is impressed, the internal circuit will be damaged,
Turn off time 20ms and a surge suppressing element should be used.
Excess gain 12% ‫ ە‬Do not use during the initial transient time (50ms) after
Rated conditional protective device 100A the power supply is switched on. Conduit connector
Short-circuit protective device FUSE 5A FAST BLOW ‫ ە‬This sensor is suitable for indoor use only.
Note: Each condition for use that the standards require is under ‫ ە‬A mechanical structure is employed for the distance
less than 2,000m above sea level. adjuster of this product. Take care not to drop the product. Gland packing (Note) Gland
‫ ە‬Do not use this sensor in places having excessive
3 CAUTIONS vapor, dust, etc., or where it may come in direct
37mm

‫ ە‬This product has been developed / produced for contact with water, or corrosive gas. Power supply
industrial use only. ‫ ە‬Take care that the sensor does not come in contact
‫ ە‬Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring with water, oil, grease, organic solvents, such as, Output
and adjusting. thinner, etc., strong acid or alkaline.
‫ ە‬Take care that wrong wiring will damage the sensor. ‫ ە‬This sensor cannot be used in an environment 25mm
‫ ە‬Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating. containing inflammable or explosive gases. Note: When assembling the conduit connector, take care of the
‫ ە‬If power is supplied from a commercial switching ‫ ە‬Never disassemble or modify the sensor. direction of the gland packing.
regulator, ensure that the frame ground (F.G.) ‫ ە‬Due to the configuration of the circuit, a slight noise Furthermore, in order to maintain a watertight performance, fit the
terminal of the power supply is connected to an may be generated in this product, however, this is not gland packing such that the seating surface of the gland packing
actual ground. a problem. contacts the packing holder part of the terminal cover evenly.
‫ ە‬If pressure terminals are to be used, affix the connected
pressure terminals to a terminal (M3.5 screw). 9 BGS / FGS FUNCTION 11 STABILITY INDICATOR
࣭ Dimensions of the suitable crimp terminals (DC-voltage type only) ‫ ە‬Since the EQ-500 series use a 2-segment photodi-
(Unit: mm) ode as its receiving element, and sensing is done
‫ ە‬This sensor incorporates BGS / FGS function. Select based on the difference in the incident beam angle
Round type Y-shaped type either BGS or FGS function depending on the of the reflected beam from the sensing object, the
22 or less 22 or less positions of the background and sensing object. output and the operation indicator (orange) operate
ȭ3.6 ȭ3.6
or more 10 or more 10 BGS / FGS function is set with the operation mode switch. according to the object distance.
or less or less ‫ ە‬Depends on a selection of either BGS or FGS Further, the stability indicator (green) shows the
function, the output operation changes as follows. margin to the setting distance.
Sensing range Setting distance
17 7 17 7
7.5 or less 7.5 or less Adjusted distance
or less or less Non-detectable area
or less or less
(After crimping) (After crimping) ON
L-ON
OFF
࣭ The tightening torque of the terminal screws should be BGS
0.3 to 0.5N㺃m. ON
D-ON Sensing object
OFF
ON
6 I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS L-ON
OFF Output ON (lights up)
FGS (operation indicator)
‫ ە‬Multi-voltage type ON (In case of Detection-ON) OFF (lights off)
Terminal No. D-ON
OFF
Lights up
Power supply <BGS function> Stability indicator Stable Stable operating

Background
Multi-voltage 24 to 240V ACs10% operating condition Lights off
circuit or ‫ ە‬This function is used when condition Unstable operating
Sensor circuit

12 to 240V DCs10% the sensing object is apart condition

from the background. Sensing object
Output relay <FGS function> 12 TIMER FUNCTION (EQ-5‫ڧ‬T only)
Relay contact ‫ ە‬This function is used when the ‫ ە‬An OFF-delay timer, which is useful when the
(1a) sensing object contacts the Sensing response of the connected device is slow, etc., an
background or the sensing object is object ON-delay timer, which is useful when the input
Internal circuit glossy, etc. Background specifications of the connected device require a
‫ ە‬DC-voltage type signal of a fixed width, are possible with EQ-5‫ڧ‬T.
Terminal No. 10 DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT ‫ ە‬The OFF-delay timer and the ON-delay timer can
be used at the same time.
D +V For DC-voltage type, be sure to set the BGS / FGS function ‫ ە‬For DC-voltage type, set the DIP switch for the
before distance adjustment. If the setting is done after the
Sensor circuit

Tr2 ZD2 100mA max. timer selecting to 'Timer ON' side.

Load + distance adjustment, the sensing area is changed.
Output (PNP) 12 to 24V DC <Time chart>
Load s10% ‫ ە‬Turn the distance adjuster gradually and lightly with
Output (NPN) - Sensing Beam-re
the attached screwdriver. If the distance adjuster is ceived
Tr1 ZD1 100mA max. condition
over turned or pressed heavily, it may be damaged. Beam-inter
0V ‫ ە‬Multi-voltage type, DC-voltage type࣭BGS select Operation rupted
Internal circuit Users' circuit <When a sensing object moves horizontally to the sensor> Light-received ON

Symbols...D: Reverse supply polarity protection diode Distance normal operation OFF
Step Description
ZD1, ZD2: Surge absorption zener diode adjuster ON
Light-received
Tr1: NPN output transistor ON-delay T
Tr2: PNP output transistor OFF
Turn the distance adjuster fully counterclock- ON
ձ wise to the minimum sensing range position. Light-received
‫ ە‬Terminal position OFF-delay T T T
(0.2m approx.) OFF
Turn fully ON
Light-received
ON/OFF-delay T T
ձ ղ Please an object at the required distance OFF
ճ մ from the sensor, turn the distance adjuster ON
Light-interrupted
ղ gradually clockwise, and find out point normal operation OFF
where the sensor changes to the light
received condition. ON
Light-interrupted
ON-delay T T T
Remove the object, turn the distance adjuster OFF
further clockwise, and find out point where ON
7 PART DESCRIPTION the sensor changes to the light received
Light-interrupted
OFF-delay T
ճ condition again with only the background. OFF
Stability indicator (Green)
When the sensor does not go to the light ON
Distance adjuster OFF-delay timer switch Light-interrupted
received condition even if the adjuster is fully ON/OFF-delay T T
(2-turn) (Note 2) OFF
turned clockwise, point is this extreme point.
Timer period: T = 0.1 to 5s (variable)
Optimum Note: Turn the timer switch gradually and lightly with the
The optimum position to stably detect objects position
մ attached screwdriver. If the distance adjuster is over
is the center point between and . turned or pressed heavily, it may be damaged.
Adjuster indicator ON-delay timer switch
(Note 2)
Operation indicator (Orange)
Operation mode switch (Note 1)
When a sensing object is approaching / moving 13 INTENDED PRODUCTS FOR
Notes: 1) The operation mode switch of the DC-voltage type is the
DIP switch. Refer to ' 8 OPERATION MODE SWITCH' for
away from the sensor.
CE MARKING
‫ ە‬Follow only steps ձ and ղ. Since the sensing point
details.
may change depending on the sensing object, be sure ‫ ە‬The models listed under “ 1 SPECI-
2) Incorporated on EQ-5‫ڧ‬T only.
to check the operation with the actual sensing object. FICATIONS” come with CE Marking.
‫ ە‬DC-voltage type࣭FGS select As for all other models, please
8 OPERATION MODE SWITCH Distance
contact our office.
Step Description
‫ ە‬Multi-voltage type (L-ON / D-ON mode only) adjuster
‫ ە‬Contact for CE
Operation mode switch Description
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Turn the distance adjuster fully clockwise to
Detection-ON mode is obtained when the ձ the maximum sensing range position. (2.5m Testing Center
switch is turned fully clockwise. approx., 1.0m approx. for EQ-512‫ڧ‬ Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg,Germany
Turn fully
Detection-OFF mode is obtained when the
switch is turned fully counterclockwise. In the state where the sensor detects the
background, turn the distance adjuster gradu-
ղ ally counterclockwise, and find out point
Note: Turn the operation mode switch gradually and lightly with the
where the sensor changes to the undetecting
attached screwdriver. If the distance adjuster is over turned or
condition.
pressed heavily, it may be damaged.
Place an object at the required distance from the sensor, turn
‫ ە‬DC-voltage type the adjuster counterclockwise further until the sensor goes
into the undetecting condition again. Once it has entered, turn
L-ON / D-ON mode L D ճ the adjuster backward a little until the sensor returns to the
BGS / FGS mode BGS FGS detecting condition. That position is designated as point .
Timer mode OFF Timer ON When the sensor does not go into the undetecting
Not used N.C. N.C. condition even if the adjuster is fully turned
counterclockwise, the position where the adjuster
was fully turned is regarded as the point . https://panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global

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