INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2 CAUTIONS

٨ This product has been developed / produced for industrial use.

Amplifier-separated Type Inductive Proximity Sensor ٨ Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring or adding the units.
٨ Take care that wrong wiring will damage the sensor.
Amplifier GA-311 Sensor head GH-‫غ‬SE ٨ Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.
MJE-GA311 No.0034-54V ٨ In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, inverter motor,
etc.) is used in the vicinity of this product, connect the frame ground
Thank you very much for purchasing Panasonic products. Please read this (F.G.) terminal of the equipment to an actual ground.
Instruction Manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and optimum ٨ If power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, ensure that
use of this product. Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the power supply is connected to an
reference. actual ground.
٨ Do not use during the initial transient time (0.5 sec.) after the power
WARNING supply is switched on.
٨Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection. ٨ Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines or put
٨In case of using sensing devices for personnel protection, use products them in the same raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction.
which meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., for ٨ Be sure to use the optional quick-connection cable for amplifier
personnel protection applicable in each region or country. connection. Furthermore, extension up to 100m (50m: 5 to 8 units are
connected in cascade, 20m: 9 to 16 units are connected in cascade) is
possible with 0.3mm2 or more, cable. However, in order to reduce noise,
1 SPECIFICATIONS make the wiring as short as possible.
٨ Sensor head ٨ Take care that when the cable is extended, the residual voltage rises.
Cylindrical type ٨ Do not shorten or lengthen the sensor head cable.
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Spatter-resistant type ٨ This sensor is suitable for indoor use only.
Item Model No. GH-2SE GH-3SE GH-5SE GH-8SE GH-F8SE ٨ Do not use the sensor at places having intense vibrations, as this can
Applicable amplifier GA-311 cause malfunction.
Stable sensing range (Note 1) 0 to 0.6mm 0 to 0.8mm 0 to 1.0mm 0 to 2.0mm
٨ Take care that the sensor does not come in direct contact with water, oil,
Max. operation distance (Note 1) 1.2mm 1.8mm 2.4mm 4.0mm
Standard sensing object Iron 5˜5˜t1mm Iron 10˜10˜t1mm
grease, organic solvents, such as, thinner etc., or strong acid, and alkaline.
Hysteresis (Note 2) 0.07mm or less 0.05mm or less 0.04mm or less ٨ Make sure that the sensing end is not covered with metal dust, scrap or
Protection IP50 (IEC) IP67 (IEC), IP67g (JEM) spatter. It will result in malfunction.
Ambient temperature -10 to +60͠, Storage: -20 to +70͠ ٨ Take care that stress by forcible bending or pulling is not applied directly
Ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH to the sensor head cable joint.
Temp. characteristic (Note 3) Within r7% Within r5% Within r4%
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3 MOUNTING
Material
Sensing part: Sensing part: Sensing part: Sensing part: Sensing part: Be sure to use a sensor head and amplifier as a set.
PVC ABS PAR ABS Fluorine resin
Connector attached oil resistant high frequency coaxial cable, 3m long ٨ Mounting of amplifier
Cable (Note 4)
[Spatter resistant cable for GH-F8SE (Outer shield: Fluorine resin)]
How to mount the amplifier
Weight 15g approx. 35g approx. 40g approx. 55g approx.
Notes: 1) The stable sensing range represents the sensing range for which the sensor Ԙ Fit the rear part of the mounting section of the
can satisfy all the given specifications with the standard sensing object. amplifier on a 35mm width DIN rail. ԙ
The maximum operation distance represents the maximum distance for ԙ Press down the rear part of the mounting section
which the sensor can detect at +20͠ constant ambient temperature. of the unit on the 35mm width DIN rail and fit the Ԙ
Usage within the stable sensing range is recommended for accurate front part of the mounting section to the DIN rail. 35mm width DIN rail
sensing applications.
2) Value is given for the stable sensing range. How to remove the amplifier Ԙ
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3) The value represents the variation in the operation distance, that has been
Ԙ Push the amplifier forward.
set within the stable sensing range at +20͠, for an ambient temperature
drift from 0 to +55͠. (The value is for sensor head on its own.) ԙ Lift up the front part of the amplifier to remove it.
4) The length of the sensor head cable cannot be changed.
Note: Take care that if the front part is lifted without pushing the amplifier forward, the
٨ Amplifier hook on the rear portion of the mounting section is likely to break.
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Item
GA-311 ٨ Connection of sensor head
Supply voltage 12 to 24V DCr10 %‫ޓ‬Ripple P-P10 % or less Connection method
Sensor head
Current consumption 25mA or less
Ԙ Insert the the sensor head connector into connector part
NPN open-collector transistor
࡮Maximum sink current: 100mA the connector inlet till a click is felt. Ԙ
Output
࡮Applied voltage: 30V DC or less (between output and 0V) ԙ
ԙ Fit the cover on the connector.
࡮Residual voltage: 1V or less [at 100mA (Note 1) sink current]
Output operation Normally open / closed Selectable with the operation mode switch Disconnection method Projection
Short-circuit protection Incorporated
Max. response frequency 3.3kHz Ԙ Pressing the projection on the sensor Cover

Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) head connector, pull out the connector.
Disconnection alarm indicator Red LED (lights up when the sensor head is disconnected or mis-contacted)
Sensitivity adjuster 18-turn potensiometer Note: Take care that if the connector is pulled out without pressing the projection, the pro-
-10 to +60͠ (if 4 to 7 units are connected in cascade: -10 to +50͠, jection may break. Do not use a sensor head connector whose projection has bro-
Ambient temperature if 8 to 16 units are connected in cascade: -10 to +45͠) (No dew con-
densation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +70͠
ken. Furthermore, do not pull by holding the cable, as this can cause a cable-break.
Ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH ٨ Mounting of sensor head
Temp. characteristic (Note 2) Within r5%
Material Enclosure: Heat-resistant ABS, Case cover: Polycarbonate Mounting with a set screw
Weight 15g approx. ࡮ The tightening torque Set screw (M3)
Notes: 1) 50mA, if five, or more, amplifiers are connected in cascade. for mounting should be (Cup-point end) Model No. A mm Tightening torque
2) The value represents the variation in the operation distance, that has been A GH-2SE 3 or more 0.17N㨯m
as given right.
set within the stable sensing range at +20͠, for an ambient temperature GH-3SE 4 or more 0.17N㨯m
Furthermore, be sure GH-5SE 5 or more 0.78N㨯m
drift from 0 to +55͠. (The value is for amplifier on its own.)
to use a set screw with GH-8SE
3) The cable for amplifier connection is not supplied as an accessory. Make 5 or more 0.59N㨯m
sure to use the optional quick-connection cable given below.
a cup-point end. GH-F8SE
Main cable (3-core): CN-73-C1 (cable length 1m), CN-73-C2 (cable length 2m) Note: Do not tighten it with excessive strength.
CN-73-C5 (cable length 5m)
Sub-cable (1-core) : CN-71-C1 (cable length 1m), CN-71-C2 (cable length 2m) Influence of surrounding metal
CN-71-C5 (cable length 5m)
࡮ The surrounding metal
Background metal

will affect the sensing Model No. B mm

performance. Keep the B GH-2SE 3
GH-3SE 4
minimum distance
GH-5SE 5
specified in the table GH-8SE
right. 9
GH-F8SE

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٨ Mutual interference
࡮ When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face to face, keep the
6 I/O DIAGRAMS
minimum separation distance specified below to avoid mutual interference. Connector pin No. for the sensor head side Connector pin No. for power supply side
Color code of quick-connection cable
Face to face mounting Parallel mounting Model No. C (mm) D (mm) D (Brown) +V (Note)
GH-2SE 15 10 Not used 1 1

Sensor circuit
C
GH-3SE 20 15
D Signal wire 2 Load
GH-5SE 25 20 (Black) Output + 12 to 24V DC
3
GH-8SE Shielded wire 3  r10%
40 26 Tr 100mA max.
GH-F8SE ZD
(Blue) 0V (Note)
Not used 4 2
٨ Sensing range
࡮ The sensing range is specified for the standard sensing object. With a Internal circuit User's circuit
non-ferrous metal, the sensing range is obtained by multiplying with the Note: The quick-connection cable does not have +V (Blown) and 0V (Blue). The
correction coefficient specified below. supply voltage is supplied through the main cable connector.
Correction coefficient Symbols... D : Reverse supply polarity protection diode
Model No. GH-8SE ZD : Surge absorption zener diode
GH-2SE GH-3SE GH-5SE
Metal GH-F8SE Tr : NPN output transistor
Iron 1 1 1 1
Stainless steel ٨ Terminal arrangement diagram
0.68 approx. 0.55 approx. 0.69 approx. 0.64 approx.
(SUS304)
Sensor head side connector Power supply side connector
Brass 0.53 approx. 0.35 approx. 0.41 approx. 0.37 approx.
Aluminum 0.51 approx. 0.33 approx. 0.39 approx. 0.32 approx.
Note: The sensing range also changes if the sensing object is plated. ԘNot used Ԙ㧗V
ԙSignal wire
ԚOutput
4 CONNECTION ԚShielded wire
ԛNot used ԙ0V
Make sure that the power supply is off while connecting / disconnecting the
quick-connection cable.
7 PART DESCRIPTION
Connection method
Groove Disconnection alarm indicator (Red) Operation mode switch
Ԙ Holding the connector of the quick-connec-
tion cable, align its projection with the Projection

groove at the top portion of the amplifier

connector. Operation indicator (Orange) Sensitivity adjuster
ԙ Insert the connector till a click is felt. Quick-connection cable
8 SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
Disconnection method Projection Step Sensing condition Adjustment Sensitivity adjuster
Ԙ Pressing the projection at the top of the
quick-connection cable connector, pull out Set the operation mode switch to ࡮Turn the sensitivity adjuster fully coun-
Ԙ NORM. (Initial setting) terclockwise. (Minimum sensitivity)
the connector.
Note: Take care that if the connector is pulled out without pressing the Sensing object ࡮ Place the sensing object within the
projection, the projection may break. Do not use a quick-connection cable whose Approach stable sensing range.
along sens- ࡮ Turn the sensitivity adjuster clockwise
projection has broken. ing axis Sensor Movement and set it at the point where the op-
Furthermore, do not pull by holding the cable, as this can cause a cable-break. head direction eration indicator (orange) lights up.
ԙ ࡮ Place the sensing object within the
Sensing object
5 CASCADING UNITS Approach
perpendicu-
stable sensing range.
Movement ࡮ Turn the sensitivity adjuster clockwise,
lar to sens- direction and set it at the optimum sensing point
٨Make sure that the power is off while cascading / removing the amplifiers. ing axis
Sensor
which is a little beyond the point where
٨Be sure to check the allowable ambient temperature, as it depends on head
the operation indicator (orange) lights up.
the number of amplifiers connected in cascade. Select the operation mode as per your application.
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٨In case two, or more, amplifiers are connected in cascade, make sure (NORM.: Normally open, INV.: Normally closed)
to mount them on a DIN rail. Note: Use a flathead screwdriver (please arrange separately) to turn the adjuster
٨When the amplifiers move on the DIN rail depending on the attaching slowly. Turning with excessive strength will cause damage to the adjuster.
condition, fitting them between the optional end plates (MS-DIN-E)
mounted at the two ends. 9 DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)
٨When connecting in cascade, mount the amplifiers close to each other, ٨ GH-‫غ‬SE / Sensor head Model No. A B C
fitting them between the optional end plates (MS-DIN-E) mounted at the GH-2SE Ǿ2.8 12 Ǿ1.6
B C
two ends. GH-3SE Ǿ3.8 15 Ǿ2.5
٨When connecting more than two amplifiers in cascade, use the sub ca- A GH-5SE Ǿ5.4 15 Ǿ2.5
ble (CN-71-C‫ )غ‬as the quick-connection cable for the second amplifier Cable 3m long GH-8SE Ǿ8.0 15 Ǿ2.5
GH-F8SE Ǿ8.0 15 Ǿ2.65
onwards.
٨This product does not incorporate the communication function. When ٨ GA-311 / Amplifier 1.9 0.4
this product used by cascading along with other than this product,
mount at the either side of the cascaded products.
Sensor head
21.95
Refer to the ' 3 MOUNTING' for mounting / dismantling the amplifiers. connector
33.5 Quick-connection
Connector cover 2.5 53.7 connector
Cascading method
Sub-cable
10 (16) 64.5 (7)
Ԙ Mount the amplifiers, one by (CN-71-C‫)غ‬
(optional)
one, on the 35mm width DIN
and set them close to each
10.5
other without any gap between
30.5
them. 15.55
ԙ Connect the quick-connection Main cable
(CN-73-C‫( )غ‬optional)
cables to the amplifiers. 4.65
Ԛ Mount the end plate (MS-DIN-E)
(optional) at both ends to hold End plate
6.3 3 36.5 14.5 3.95
the units between their flat sides. (MS-DIN-E) Note: The side view is with the sensor head connector and the quick-connection cable.
ԛ Tighten the screws to fix the (optional)

end plates (MS-DIN-E)

Dismantling
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Ԙ Pressing the projection at the top (MS-DIN-E) (optional)
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