Specifications

INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSOR

CYLINDRICAL TYPE DC 3WIRE

A

Model

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Caution for your safety

Please keep these instructions and review them before using this unit.
Please observe the cautions that follow;

Warning Serious injury may result if instructions are not followed.

Caution Product may be damaged, or injury may result if instructions are not followed.
The following is an explanation of the symbols used in the operation manual.
Caution: Injury or danger may occur under special conditions.

Sensing distance
Hysteresis
Standard sensing
target
Setting distance
Power supply
(Operating voltage)
Current consumption
Response frequency
Residual voltage
Affection by Temp.
Control output
Insulation resistance
Dielectric strength
Vibration
Shock
Indicator
Environment

Caution

PR12-4DN
PR12-4DP
PR12-4DN2
PR12-4DP2
PRS12-4DN
PRS12-4DP
PRS12-4DN2
PRS12-4DP2
PRW12-4DN
PRW12-4DP
PRW12-4DN2
PRW12-4DP2
PRL12-4DN
PRL12-4DP

PR18-5DN
PR18-5DP
PR18-5DN2
PR18-5DP2
PRL18-5DN
PRL18-5DP
PRL18-5DN2
PRL18-5DP2
PRW18-5DN
PRW18-5DP
PRW18-5DN2
PRW18-5DP2
PRWL18-5DN
PRWL18-5DP
PRWL18-5DN2
PRWL18-5DP2

PR18-8DN
PR18-8DP
PR18-8DN2
PR18-8DP2
PRL18-8DN
PRL18-8DP
PRL18-8DN2
PRL18-8DP2
PRW18-8DN
PRW18-8DP
PRW18-8DN2
PRW18-8DP2
PRWL18-8DN
PRWL18-8DP
PRWL18-8DN2
PRWL18-8DP2

1.5mm
2mm
Max. 10% of sensing distance

2mm

4mm

5mm

8mm

10mm

15mm

881mm(Iron)

12121mm(Iron)

18181mm(Iron)

25251mm(Iron)

30301mm(Iron)

45451mm(Iron)

0 to 7mm

0 to 10.5mm

400Hz

200Hz

0 to 1.05mm
0 to 1.4mm
0 to 2.8mm
0 to 3.5mm
0 to 5.6mm
12-24VDC
(10-30VDC)
Max. 10mA
1.5kHz
1kHz
1.5kHz
500Hz
500Hz
350Hz
Max. 2.0V
Max. 1.5V
Within 10 max. of sensing distance at 20 in temperature range of -25 ~70(PR 08 Series: Max. 20%)
Max. 200mA
Min. 50M(at 500VDC megger)
1,500VAC 50/60Hz for 1minute
1mm amplitude at frequency of 10 to 55Hz in each of X, Y, Z directions for 2 hours
500m/s2(50G) X, Y, Z directions for 3 times
Operating indicator(Red LED)
-25 to 70, Storage: -30 to 80

Ambient
humidity

35 to 95%RH, Storage: 35 to 95%RH

Unit weight

Type

M8, M12, M18, M30

Sensing distance
Dimension
Body size

Connection
Shape
Item

NPN N.O.(Normally Open)

NPN N.C.(Normally Closed)
PNP N.O.(Normally Open)
PNP N.C.(Normally Closed)

Number

Standard sensing distance(Unit: mm)

Number

Diameter of head(mm)

No mark
S
L

Standard
Short body
Long body

No mark
W

DC 3 wire, cable outgoing type

DC 3 wire, cable outgoing connector type

Cylindrical type

Inductive proximity sensor

M8

M12
Flush
M18

M30

M8

Main circuit

10k

Black

+V
Load

Normally Open

Normally Closed

Presence
Nothing

Presence
Nothing

Operation
Return

Operation
Return

(Black-Blue)

H
L

H
L

Indicator
(LED)

ON
OFF

ON
OFF

Normally Open

Normally Closed

Presence
Nothing

Presence
Nothing

Operation
Return

Operation
Return

(Black-Blue)

H
L

H
L

Indicator
(LED)

ON
OFF

ON
OFF

Sensing
target
Load
(Brown-Black)

Output voltage
Blue

0V

Brown

+V

Black
10k
Blue

Sensing
target
Load
(Black-Blue)

Output voltage

Load
0V

The above specifications are subject to change without notice.

PR 08-1.5D

PR 08-2D

PR 12-2D

PR 12-4D

PR 18-5D
PRW 18-5D

PR 18-8D
PRW 18-8D

PR 30-10D
PRW 30-10D

PR 30-15D
PRW 30-15D

9
16
0
8
4.5
12

12
24
8
24
6
24

12
24
0
12
6
18

24
36
11
36
12
36

30
36
0
18
15
27

48
54
14
54
24
54

60
60
0
30
30
45

90
90
15
90
45
90

M12
Nonflush
M18

M30

Moving
direction

J
H

(70% of Sn)
(b)

(a)

Model

Head

M121

M81
M81
M81
M81
M121
M121
M121
M121
M181
M181
M181
M181
M301.5
M301.5
M301.5
M301.5
M81
M81
M81
M81
M121
M121
M121
M121
M181
M181
M181
M181
M301.5
M301.5
M301.5
M301.5

30
40
30
40
46
39
46
58.5
47.5
80.5
47.5
80.5
58
80
58
80
30
40
30
40
46
39
46
58.5
47
80
47
80
58
80
58
80

30
40
30
40
31.5
24.5
31.5
44
29.5
62
29.5
62
38
60
38
60
30
40
30
40
31.5
24.5
31.5
37
29
62
29
62
38
60
38
60

4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5

4
4
4
4
7
7
7
7
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

2,000
2,000
300
300
2,000
2,000
300
2,000
2,000
2,000
300
300
2,000
2,000
300
300
2,000
2,000
300
300
2,000
2,000
300
2,000
2,000
2,000
300
300
2,000
2,000
300
300

3.5
3.5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
3.5
3.5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5

13
13
13
13
17
17
17
17
24
24
24
24
35
35
35
35
13
13
13
13
17
17
17
17
24
24
24
24
35
35
35
35

15
15
15
15
21
21
21
21
29
29
29
29
42
42
42
42
15
15
15
15
21
21
21
21
29
29
29
29
42
42
42
42

Front

NPN

Load
0V

2 1
3 4

Brown

Blue

Mounting
bracket
[Picture 2]

Rear
Torque

Torque

40kgf cm
(3.92Nm)

90kgf cm
(8.82Nm)

PR08 Flush
Series Non-flush

7mm

PR12 Flush
Series Non-flush

13mm 65kgf cm
(6.37Nm)
7mm

PR18 Flush
Series Non-flush

PR30 Flush
Series Non-flush

26mm 500kgf cm
12mm (49Nm)

5mm

120kgf cm
(11.76Nm)

150kgf cm
(14.7Nm)
800kgf cm
(78.4Nm)

[Table 1]

It may cause malfunction if above instructions are not followed.

Major products

+V

Black

Washer

Strength Front
Size

Note1) Allowable tightening torque of a nut may be different by the distance from the head. For allowable tightening torque and the range of front and rear
parts, refer to [Table 1] and above [Picture 1] respectively. The rear part includes a nut on the head side(see above [Picture 1]). Please apply
a tightening torque of the front part when the nut on the front is located in the front part.
Note2) The allowable tightening torque denotes a torque value when using a provided washer as above [Picture 2].
5. Please check the voltage changes of power source in order not to excess the rated power input.
6. Do not use this unit during transient time(80ms) after apply power.
7. It might result in damage to this product, if use automatic transformer. So please use insulated transformer.
8. Please make wire as short as possible in order to avoid noise.
9. Be sure to use cable as indicated specification on this product. If wrong cable or bended cable is used, it shall not maintain the water
proof.
10. It is possible to extend cable with over 0.3mm2 and max. 200m.
11. If the target is plated, the operating distance can be changed by the plating material.
12. It may result in malfunction by metal particle on product.
13. If there are machines(motor, welding etc), which occurs big surge around this unit, please install the varistor or absorber to source of surge, even though
there is built-in surge absorber in this unit.
14. If connecting the load with big inrush current(DC type bulb) to this unit, the big inrush current will flow because the initial resistance is low. If the current
flows, the resistance of load will be bigger, then it will return to standard current. In this case, proximity sensor might be damaged by inrush current. If you
use DC type bulb, please connect extra relay or resistance in order to protect proximity sensor.
15. If making a transceiver close to proximity sensor or wire connection, it may cause malfunction.

PNP

+V

Rear
[Picture 1]

Connections

Blue

Setting distance(Sa)
= Sensing distance(Sn) 70%
Ex)PR30-10DN(See ordering information)
Setting distance(Sa) = 10mm 0.7 = 7mm

G
D

2 1
3 4 Black

'F' type standard: Cable outgoing type/2,000mm, Cable outgoing connector type/300mm
'G' type: 3.5, 3 cores(Conductor cross section: 0.2mm2, Insulator diameter: 1) and 4, 3 cores/5, 3 cores(Conductor cross section: 0.3mm2,
Insulator diameter: 1.25)

Connector

Sa Sn

Sensing distance can be changed by the shape, size or material of the target.
Therefore please check the sensing distance like (a), then pass the target within
range of setting distance(Sa).

Caution for using

Brown

Target

1. This equipment shall not be used outdoors or beyond specified temperature range.
2. Do not apply over tensile strength of cord. (3.5: 25N max. 4: 30N max., 5: 50N max.)
3. Do not use the same conduit with cord of this unit and electric power line or power line.
4. Do not put overload to tighten nut, please use the supplied washer for tightening.

PR
PRL
PRW
PRWL
PR
PRS
PRW
PRL
PR
PRL
PRW
PRWL
PR
PRL
PRW
PRWL
PR
PRL
PRW
PRWL
PR
PRS
PRW
PRL
PR
PRL
PRW
PRWL
PR
PRL
PRW
PRWL

Nut & Washer

M121

Type

Control output diagram & Load operating

Brown

Moving
direction

PR: Approx. 170g

PRL: Approx. 210g
PRW: Approx. 122g
PRWL: Approx. 158g

Target

DN
DN2
DP
DP2

Item
A
B

d
m
n

F
G

Flush

Nonflush

Standard cable
Oil resistant cable
Option

Influence by surrounding metals

When sensors are mounted on metallic panel, it is required to protect the sensors from being affected by any metallic object except target.
Therefore, be sure to provide a minimum distance as below chart.

Sn:Sensing distance

No mark
V
S

{ Sa:Setting distance

M8, M12, M18, M30

Parallel

Model

(Unit: mm)

Output

Main circuit

PR: Approx. 110g

PRL: Approx. 130g
PRW: Approx. 58g
PRWL: Approx. 78g

Cable outgoing connector type

Cable type

PNP
Output

PR: Approx. 72g

PRS: Approx. 70g
PRW: Approx. 42g
PRL: Approx. 76g

Setting distance

Cable outgoing type

DN

Face to Face

Environment resistance is rated at no freezing or condensation.

Ordering information
P R W L 18

Approval

PR: Approx. 52g

PRL: Approx. 54g
PRW: Approx. 32g
PRWL: Approx. 34g

Mutual-interference
When several proximity sensors are mounted closely, malfunction of sensor may be caused due to mutual interference. Therefore, be
sure to provide a minimum distance between the two sensors with referring to the chart below.

(Unit: mm)

Dimensions

1. Do not use this unit in place where there are flammable, explosive gas, chemical or strong alkalis, acids.
It may cause a fire or explosion.
2. Do not impact on this unit.
It may result in malfunction or damage to the product.
3. Do not apply AC power and observe the rated specification.
It may result in serious damage to the product.

NPN
Output

PR30-15DN
PR30-15DP
PR30-15DN2
PR30-15DP2
PRL30-15DN
PRL30-15DP
PRL30-15DN2
PRL30-15DP2
PRW30-15DN
PRW30-15DP
PRW30-15DN2
PRW30-15DP2
PRW30-15DN-V
PRW30-15DP-V
PRWL30-15DN
PRWL30-15DP
PRWL30-15DN2
PRWL30-15DP2

Surge protection, Reverse polarity proteciton, Overload & short circuit protection
IP67(IEC Standards)
Case/Nut: Nikel plated Brass, Washer: Nikel plated Iron, Sensing surface: Heat-resistant ABS,
Standard cable(Black): Polyvinyl chloride(PVC), Oil resistant cable(Gray): Oil resistant Polyvinyl chloride(PVC)

Materials

1. In case of using this unit with machinery(Ex: nuclear power control, medical equipment, ship, vehicle,
train, airplane, combustion apparatus, safety device, crime/disaster prevention equipment, etc) which
may cause damages to human life or property, it is required to install fail-safe device.
It may cause a fire, human injury or damage to property.

PR12-2DN
PR12-2DP
PR12-2DN2
PR12-2DP2
PRS12-2DN
PRS12-2DP
PRS12-2DN2
PRS12-2DP2
PRW12-2DN
PRW12-2DP
PRW12-2DN2
PRW12-2DP2
PRL12-2DN
PRL12-2DP

PR08-2DN
PR08-2DP
PR08-2DN2
PR08-2DP2
PRL08-2DN
PRL08-2DP
PRL08-2DN2
PRL08-2DP2
PRW08-2DN
PRW08-2DP
PRW08-2DN2
PRW08-2DP2
PRW08-2DN-V
PRW08-2DP-V
PRWL08-2DN
PRWL08-2DP
PRWL08-2DN2
PRWL08-2DP2

Ambient
temperature

Protection circuit
Protection

Warning

Mutual-interference & Influence by surrounding metals

PR30-10DN
PR30-10DP
PR30-10DN2
PR30-10DP2
PRL30-10DN
PRL30-10DP
PRL30-10DN2
PRL30-10DP2
PRW30-10DN
PRW30-10DP
PRW30-10DN2
PRW30-10DP2
PRW30-10DN-V
PRW30-10DP-V
PRWL30-10DN
PRWL30-10DP
PRWL30-10DN2
PRWL30-10DP2

PR08-1.5DN
PR08-1.5DP
PR08-1.5DN2
PR08-1.5DP2
PRL08-1.5DN
PRL08-1.5DP
PRL08-1.5DN2
PRL08-1.5DP2
PRW08-1.5DN
PRW08-1.5DP
PRW08-1.5DN2
PRW08-1.5DP2
PRW08-1.5DN-V
PRW08-1.5DP-V
PRWL08-1.5DN
PRWL08-1.5DP
PRWL08-1.5DN2
PRWL08-1.5DP2

Load
0V

Proximity sensors
Area sensors
Photoelectric sensors
Fiber optic sensors
Door/Door side sensors
Sensor controllers
Graphic/Logic panels
Temperature controllers
Tachometer/Pulse(Rate) meters
Temperature/Humidity transducers
Switching power supplies
Stepping motors/drivers/motion controllers
Field network devices
Laser marking system(CO , Nd:YAG)
Laser welding/soldering system

Counters
Timers
Display units
Panel meters
Pressure sensors
Rotary encoders
Power controllers

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