CE Marking

96M12305

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

z EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)

Self-contained
CMOS Laser Sensor

Applicable standard

LR-ZB250AN/ZB250AP

Specifications

Instruction Manual

Type
Appearance
Model

Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum performance.
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it so that it can be used at any time.

Light
source

It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product

damage as well as property damage.

NOTICE

Function
Specifications

Do not wire the cable along with power lines or high-tension lines,
as the sensor may malfunction or be damaged due to noise.
When using a commercially available switching regulator, ground
the frame ground terminal and ground terminal.
Do not disassemble this product. Laser emission from this product
is not automatically stopped when it is disassembled.
Use with an over current protection device which is rated 30 V or
more and not more than 1 A.

This product employs a semiconductor laser for the light source.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
Follow the instructions mentioned in this manual. Otherwise, injury to
the human body (eyes and skin) may result.
Laser emission from this product is not automatically stopped
when it is disassembled. Do not disassemble this product.
Do not stare into the beam.
660 nm/145 W

FDA(CDRH) Part1040.10 *

Class 1 laser product

IEC 60825-1

Class 1 laser product

Control output

Protection circuit

Ambient light*4
Ambient temperature
Storage temperature
Ambient humidity
Shock resistance
Vibration resistance
Insulating resistance
Withstand voltage

Material
Weight

*1 Display reading used as a guide for the detecting distance. When the setting value is
tuned, the readout shifts. When the value exceeds -99, -FF is displayed.
*2 The display resolution is 1 in I-DATUM mode.
*3 The laser classification for FDA (CDRH) is implemented based on IEC60825-1 in
accordance with the requirements of Laser Notice No.50.
*4 When the response time is 10 ms

The laser classification for FDA (CDRH) is implemented based on IEC60825-1 in

accordance with the requirements of Laser Notice No.50.

Certification and
Identification Label

I/O Circuit Diagram

Certification and
When using this product in the Identification Label
U.S. affix the Certification and
Identification Label included in
the package of this product as
shown on the right.
(Affix this label in a location that is not splashed with oils or chemicals.)

LR-ZB250AN

Sensor main circuit

Brown

Consignes de scurit relatives au Laser

AVERTISSEMENT

Timer
Power voltage
Power consumption

Enclosure rating

Wavelength/Output

3-digit 7-segment display (red),

output indicator (yellow),
DATUM indicator (orange), 1 spot indicator (green)
OFF/ON delay/OFF delay/One-shot
10 to 30 VDC, including 10% ripple (P-P), Class 2 or LPS
450 mW or less (18 mA or less at 24 V, 34 mA or less at 12V)
LR-ZB250AN: NPN Open collector
LR-ZB250AP: PNP Open collector
Applied voltage 30 VDC or less,
Control current 100 mA or less,
Residual voltage 1.2 V or less at 10 mA or less,
2 V or less at 10 to 100 mA
Protection against reverse power connection, output overcurrent,
output surge, reverse output connection
Light-ON / Dark-ON selectable
Short-circuit current NPN: 1 mA or less/PNP: 2 mA or less
For input time, refer to the time chart. (Instruction manual P3)
IP68 (IEC60529)/IP69K (DIN40050-9)/
4X, 6P, 13 (NEMA250)
Incandescent lamp: 2000 lx or less
Sunlight: 4000 lx or less
-10 to +50C (No freezing)
-25 to +75C
35 to 85%RH (No condensation)
1000 m/s2 in X, Y, Z axis directions respectively 6 times
10 to 55 Hz Double amplitude 1.5 mm in the X, Y, Z
axis directions respectively, 2 hours
20 M or more (500 VDC)
1000 VAC 50/60 Hz 1 min
Case: SUS316L, Display: PES,
Lens cover: PMMA with scratch-resistant coating,
Packing/Connector ring: FKM
Approx. 110 g (Including cable)

Indicator

External input

Safety Precautions on Laser Product

WARNING

Class 1 laser product

(IEC60825-1, FDA (CDRH) Part1040.10*3)

Output operation

Environmental resistance

This product is only intended to detect object(s). Do not use this

product for the purpose to protect a human body or part of a human
body.
This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof product.
Do not use this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially
explosive atmosphere.
This product uses DC power. The product may explode or burn if an
AC voltage is applied.

1 to 3 (1 to 3 mm)
2.4 X 1.2 mm at 250 mm
1.5 ms / 10 ms / 50 ms selectable
2 m cable
Red laser (660 nm)

Laser class

Lutilisation des commandes ou rglages ou lexcution des

procdures autres que celles spcifies dans les prsentes exigences
peuvent tre la cause dune exposition un rayonnement dangereux.

Overcurrent
protection circuit

LR-ZB250AP
35 to 250 mm (215 to 0)*1
35 to 180 mm : 9 mm
180 to 250 mm : 25 mm

Display resolution*2
Spot diameter
Response time
Connection
Type

Safety Information for LR-ZB Series

WARNING

LR-ZB250AN

PNP

Standard detection deviation

It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

NPN

10 to 30 VDC
Load

Black

3 VDC
White
PLC, etc.
0V

Blue

LR-ZB250AP

Precautions on Regulations and Standards

Brown

Sensor main circuit

UL Certification
This product is an UL/C-UL Listed product.
UL File No.: E301717, Category: NRKH/NRKH7, Enclosure Type 1 ( UL50 )
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as a UL/CUL
Listed Product.
Use a power supply with Class 2 output defined in NFPA70 (NEC: National Electrical
Code).
Power supply, external input and control output circuits shall be connected to a single
Class 2 source only.

Overcurrent
protection circuit

NOTICE

Distance setting
Rectangular

Detectable distance

The following symbols alert you to important messages.

Be sure to read these messages carefully.
WARNING

EMI: 60947-5-2, Class A, EMS: 60947-5-2

These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with this product
incorporated complies with the essential requirements of EMC Directive. The
manufacturer of the end-product is solely responsible for the compliance on the endproduct itself according to EMC Directive.

Load
White
Blue

10 to 30 VDC

Black

0V

LR-ZB250AN/P_IM_E

Basic Operation
Part names and functions

Package contents

Calibration

Sensor

UP
L.ON/D.ON

DOWN
MODE

DTM: This lights up when datum

calibration is performed.
1 spot: This turns off when no light enters
or multiple reflections occurs.

Wiring
Brown: 10 to 30 V
White: IN
Blue: 0 V
Black: OUT

Certification and
Identification Label

Instruction Manual

Installation

Output configuration (L.ON D.ON)

Tightening Torque: 0.6 Nm or less

Direction of installation

OK

Operation

(Detection
Status)

> 3s

NG

M3

25.4 mm



.QP

&QP

L.ON

D.ON

3s



Output at the time

of L.ON

ON
OFF

Output at the time

of D.ON

ON
OFF

(Detection Status)

Sensitivity adjustment
z Basic setting (high accuracy)
(2-point calibration, background
suppression - BGS)

z When an object other than the

background is to be detected
(Datum calibration, foreground
suppression - FGS)

z When an object located nearer

than the background is to be
detected (Maximum sensitivity
calibration, background
suppression - BGS)

Press briefly
< 1s

Press briefly
< 1s

1
Press and
hold
> 3s

Release the button when [5'6] flashes

Press again
< 1s

z Moving target calibration

(Full auto calibration,
background suppression - BGS)

Press and
hold
> 3s

OK

Press and
hold
> 3s
Let the detected object pass
with the button pressed until
[5'6] flashes.



Release the button when [5'6] flashes

When the difference
is too small

OK 

DTM



or NG

OK

Completed

When the 1 spot

indicator light is off

 or NG 

OK



Setting value

Completed

Completed

Completed

Setting value A

Setting value

Setting
value

Setting value -A

* This function cannot be used when

the background is not within
the detecting area.

z Manual adjustment



(Run Mode)

Press briefly
< 1s

LR-ZB250AN/P_IM_E



Completed

-99 to 999
Adjust
sensitivity



3s

(Run Mode)

Advanced Settings
 Operation mode
Select

Set


Pressing and holding
during setting will finish
the setting, and Run
Mode will be restored.

>3s

(PE

 Key lock

(

(

Distance

I-DATUM





J52

10 ms

50 ms

1.5 ms

52F

 Response
time

) > 3s



F.[

 Delay timer

WP.

.QE

Key lock



(Run Mode)

Unlock

(Run Mode)

Q((

QPF

Q(F

5JV

OFF

ON delay

OFF delay

One-shot

+
 Amount of time
for timer
Only when an option
other than Q(( is
selected in F.;

FVK









10 ms

20 ms

900 ms

1 ms

Q((

5'V

OFF

Tuning

KP

 External input

.Q(

Only when J52 is

selected in 52F

CFL

Transmission OFF

Adjust*1

&5%

 DSC*1

QP
ON

QHH

JKH

OFF

High speed

 Initialization
x 5 while

*.F

 Hold function

is pressed.



Q((

2A*

DA*

OFF

Peak hold

Bottom hold

T5V

(Run Mode)

PQ

;'5

Not initialize

Initialize

5(V

 Shift function*2
*3

QP

Q((

ON

OFF

Q((

QP

OFF

ON

QP

Q((

D#T

ON

OFF

Bar display*2

 Initialization

+
 Clamp function*2

E.2

 (Run Mode)

Default Settings
Item

+
 Display

F52
'PF


(Run Mode)

 (Run Mode)

Pressing any button will show the standard

display for a brief period of time even when
the display is set to [Q((] or [D#T].

*1 This can be set only when the operation mode is set to I-DATUM (F-2).
*2 This can be set only when the operation mode is set t o Distance (F-1).
*3 This cannot be set when Datum tuning is being performed.

Item

Default

Default

Operation mode

Distance

Hold function

OFF

Response time

10ms

Shift function

OFF

Delay timer

OFF

Clamp function

OFF

Amount of time
for timer

10ms

Display

ON

External input

OFF

DSC

ON

Setting value

LR-ZB100* : 300
LR-ZB250* : 100
I-DATUM mode : 80

Output operation L.ON

Various Functions
Operation mode (Fnc)

External input (in)

The Distance (F-1) mode detects distance.

I-DATUM (F-2) memorizes the Light receiving pattern and detects the amount of
change from the reference surface. Even a subtle uneven part can be detected if the
surface condition or color is different. Also, this mode is suitable for the detection of
transparent objects.The display value is i100 for the background (reference surface) and
the figure decreases when the target object is detected.

Turning the external input line (white line/(2) pin) ON will enable the following functions to
be performed.

z Tuning ()

This performs the same function as the [SET] button.

ON

z Setting procedure in I-DATUM mode (F-2)

>35ms

OFF

1. Set the operation mode to I-DATUM (F-2).

>35ms

z Transmission OFF ()

2. Set the reference surface.

This turns off the laser diode.

z Standard tuning
1. Press the [SET button] briefly (<1s).
2. Press and hold the [SET button] (>3s).

ON
<2ms

OFF

[DTM indicator] will illuminate.

Transmission

z High sensitivity tuning

1. Press and hold the [SET button] (>3s).

<20ms

OFF

Transmission

z Adjust (Adj)

[DTM indicator] will not illuminate.

Sets the reference surface. There is no limit for the number of times of setting. The
setting is reset by turning ON/OFF.

If no detection is achieved with the standard tuning, use the high sensitivity tuning.

ON

When detecting transparent objects, refer to the LR-ZB250AN/ZB250AP supplemental

manual.
You can download the LR-ZB250AN/ZB250AP supplemental manual from the
KEYENCE homepage.

OFF
<35ms

100ms*
Output OFF

Output at the new reference surface

*250 ms when the response time is 50 ms

DSC function (dC)

This can be set when the operation mode is set to I-DATUM (F-2). This mode
automatically corrects the reference surface to i100 if changes due to temperature
change or build-up occur. If the display value largely fluctuates on the reference surface,
set the DSC function to [High speed (hiF)].

LR-ZB250AN/P_IM_E

 Hold function (Hd)

Clamp function(cP)

Display values can be held. The held value is updated each time the detected value
exceeds the setting value.

This can be used when the operation mode is set to Distance (F-1). Turning the clamp
function ON will keep the previous display value and output status when light cannot be
received.

2A*

Peak value
Detected value

Q((
Setting
value

Power ON



ON

OFF

ON

Setting value

1. Set the hold function (page 3).



) <1s

2A*
DA*

* It is invalid when datum calibration is

performed or transmission is turned off.

Troubleshooting



Display


Bottom value

Shift function (F)

Turning the shift function ON will shift the display when tuning. In the Datum tuning/FGS,
the display value is shifted regardless of this function.

Description










After calibration

Check power resistance.

Check the control output cable for
contact with other cables.

Control
Output

Current of 100 mA or more flows

through the control output

Er

System error

Er

Laser diode failure

ErE

Error in the EEPROM that stores

sensor settings*

uuu

Excessive reflected light

Adjust the installation angle of the

sensor.

___

Insufficient reflected light

Verify that the detecting distance is

within specifications.
Adjust the installation angle of the
sensor.

-FF

The detected object is too far

from the display range

Move the target closer.

Turn OFF the shift function.

i0
to
i100

The operation mode is I-DATUM

Use as is.
(F-2).

The key lock function is enabled

Release the key lock function by

pressing UP and DOWN at the same
time (> 3s).

Normal

P_H

The peak value is displayed

Press UP and DOWN at the same time

to switch screens.

Normal

b_H

The bottom value is displayed

Press UP and DOWN at the same time

to switch screens.

Normal

Check the power voltage and power

capacity.
Check the sensor power cable.

Inconsistent

OFF
OFF

Contact the nearest sales office.

No
display or The sensor is not turned on
indicators
*

Checks and Remedies

ErC

(Example of a 2-point calibration)

Before calibration

ON

Peak value

(Run Mode)





Setting value
Clamp function OFF

2. Switch the display screen.



Upper limit
of detection

Upper limit
of detection

z Setting procedure

QP



FAR
Normal
Inconsistent
FAR
Normal
Normal

The settings can be rewritten up to 1 million times when the operation mode is set to
Distance (F-1) and 10 thousand times in I-DATUM mode (F-2).

Warranties and Disclaimers

(1) KEYENCE warrants the Products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any models or samples were
shown to Buyer, such models or samples were used merely to illustrate the general type
and quality of the Products and not to represent that the Products would necessarily
conform to said models or samples. Any Products found to be defective must be
shipped to KEYENCE with all shipping costs paid by Buyer or offered to KEYENCE for
inspection and examination. Upon examination by KEYENCE, KEYENCE, at its sole
option, will refund the purchase price of, or repair or replace at no charge any Products
found to be defective. This warranty does not apply to any defects resulting from any
action of Buyer, including but not limited to improper installation, improper interfacing,
improper repair, unauthorized modification, misapplication and mishandling, such as
exposure to excessive current, heat, coldness, moisture, vibration or outdoors air.
Components which wear are not warranted.
(2) KEYENCE is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various Products. They are
only suggestions, and it is Buyer's responsibility to ascertain the fitness of the
Products for Buyers intended use. KEYENCE will not be responsible for any damages
that may result from the use of the Products.
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used internally in humans, for human transportation, as safety devices or fail-safe
systems, unless their written specifications state otherwise. Should any Products/
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harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of any misuse of the
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IN NO EVENT SHALL KEYENCE AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES BE LIABLE TO
ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE,

SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,

ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,
LOSS OF INFORMATION, LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS,
LOSS OF SAVINGS, THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTED GOODS,
SERVICES OR TECHNOLOGIES, OR FOR ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS, EVEN IF
KEYENCE OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES WAS ADVISED OF A POSSIBLE
THIRD PARTYS CLAIM FOR DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER CLAIM AGAINST
BUYER. In some jurisdictions, some of the foregoing warranty disclaimers or damage
limitations may not apply.

BUYER'S TRANSFER OBLIGATIONS:

If the Products/Samples purchased by Buyer are to be resold or delivered to a third
party, Buyer must provide such third party with a copy of this document, all
specifications, manuals, catalogs, leaflets and written information provided to Buyer
pertaining to the Products/Samples.
E 1101-3

2012

12305E 1014-1b 96M12305

LR-ZB250AN/P_IM_E