541GB  CE Marking

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

Multi-Sensor Controller  EMC Directive

• Applicable standard: EN60947-5-2, Class A

MU-N Series These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with this product
incorporated complies with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive. The manufacturer
of the end-product is solely responsible for confirming the compliance of the end-product itself
User's Manual according to the EMC Directive.

LR-W500(C) Edition 1-3 Package Contents

• Controller
• Instruction manual

1-4 Specifications
This product can be used by connecting it to KEYENCE sensor models that support the MU-N
Series. MU-N11 MU-N12
Model
It can also be used with product series that feature models that support N-bus (the name of Main unit Expansion unit
Connected sensor LR-W500(C)
KEYENCE's wire-saving system).
Single output: 300 μs/1.1 ms/11 ms/100 ms/500 ms
For details on the these functions, see the "MU-N Series User's Manual". selectable
There is a separate "MU-N Series User's Manual" for each sensor model that can be Response time
Multiple output: 2 ms/3 ms/11 ms/100 ms/500 ms
connected. These manuals can be downloaded from the KEYENCE website selectable
(http://www.keyence.com). Please contact your nearest KEYENCE office, when it is not Mutual interference reduction function Up to 2 units with alternate frequencies set
possible to download these files over the internet. Timer function OFF/ON delay/OFF delay/One-shot
Power supply voltage 24 VDC, ripple (P-P) 10% or less, Class 2 or LPS
Power
135 mA or less 120 mA or less
Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum performance. supply Current consumption
(without load)*1 (without load)*2
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it for future reference.
4 max.,
NPN open collector/PNP open collector selectable,
The following symbols alert you to important messages. Be sure to read these sections
24 V or less,
carefully.
Control output Main unit: 50 mA or less *3 ,
Expansion unit: 20 mA or less,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death Residual voltage: 2 V or less,
WARNING N.O./N.C. selectable
or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor 5 max.,
CAUTION
or moderate injury. Short-circuit current: NPN: 1 mA or less,
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product damage External input PNP: 2 mA or less,
NOTICE For the applied voltage, see wiring diagrams
as well as property damage.
*4 (page 3 of the user's manual)
I/O

Point Indicates additional information on proper operation. 1 max.,

Current output/ Voltage output
selectable,
Current output:
4 to 20 mA,
Analog output -
1. Introduction Max. load resistance:
450 ,
Voltage output: 0 to 10 V,
External load resistance:

1-1 Safety Precautions 5 k or more

Protection against reverse power connection,

• This product is only intended to detect objects. Do not use this product Protection circuit power supply surge, output overcurrent,
for the purpose of protecting a human body or a part of the human body. output surge, and reverse output connection
• This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof product. Do Expansion units Up to 4 expansion units *5
WARNING not use this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially explosive Ambient
-20 to +50°C (no freezing)
atmosphere. temperature

• This product uses DC power. The product may explode or burn if an AC Ambient humidity 35 to 85%RH (no condensation)
voltage is applied. Environmental
resistance Shock resistance 1,000 m/s 2 in X, Y, Z axis directions respectively 6 times
• Do not wire this product along with power lines or high-tension lines.
Doing so may lead to product malfunctions or damage due to noise.
NOTICE 10 to 55 Hz Double amplitude 1.5 mm in the X, Y, Z axis
• Do not use this product outdoors or in a place where extraneous light can Vibration resistance
directions respectively, 2 hours
enter the light-receiving element directly.
Case and dust cover: Polycarbonate
Material Buttons: Polyacetal
Display panel: PMMA
1-2 Precautions on Regulations and Weight Approx. 70 g Approx. 70 g

Standards *1 335 mA or less (when 4 outputs are used, with load)

*2 200 mA or less (when 4 outputs are used, with load)
*3 20 mA or less when an expansion unit is connected.
 CSA Certificate *4 For more information on Control output, External input, and Analog output wire allocation,
please refer to the table of "Power cable pin layout" on page 3 of this manual.
This product complies with the following CSA and UL standards and has been certified by CSA. *5 Up to 5 N-bus devices, including the main unit (or network unit), can be linked together.
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as a CSA-certified
product.
• Applicable standards: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1,
UL61010-1
• Use one of the following types of power supplies.
A CSA/UL certified power supply that provides Class 2 output as defined in the CEC (Canadian
Electrical Code) and NEC (National Electrical Code) or a CSA/UL certified power supply that
has been evaluated as a Limited Power Source as defined in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
60950-1/UL60950-1.
• Use this product at an altitude of 2000 m or less.
• Overvoltage category: I
• Pollution degree: 3
• Indoor use only.

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1-5 Names of Main Unit Components 2-2 Connecting the Sensor and Power
Output Display Arrow
Cables
indicator buttons
• Turn the power off before connecting the sensor cable and power cable.
NOTICE • Insert the sensor cable and power cable securely into their respective
ports. If not properly inserted, the cables can be easily disconnected.

SELECT
 Sensor cable
OUT
STB H A
MODE Cable type sensor
L MU-N
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

OP-88029 (for PVC cable) / OP-88030 (for PUR cable)

[SET] button Stable operation [MODE] button
indicator B
Connector type sensor MU-N
2. Installation and Wiring
2-1 Installation
Connector cable for MU-N OP-88029 (for PVC cable) / OP-88030 (for PUR cable)

 Attaching the MU-N11 (main unit) (3)

1 Align the claw at the bottom of the main body
Connector type sensor
with the DIN rail, as shown in the figure to the C MU-N
right. While pushing the main body in the (2) (1)
direction of arrow (1), push down in the direction
of arrow (2).
Sensor-to-controller cable
2 To remove the sensor, push the main body in
the direction of arrow (1), while lifting the unit in
the direction of arrow (3). In the case of A or B, please follow steps 1 through 3.
 Install the connector as follows:
When using the mounting bracket (OP-76877, sold Mounting bracket 1 Cut the cable to an appropriate length and strip
separately), attach the sensor as shown in the away approx. 17 mm of the outermost insulation. approx.
approx. 17 mm
figure on the right. It is not necessary to remove insulation 17 mm

from the core wires.

 Attaching the MU-N12 (expansion unit) Connector Connector
Several expansion units can be used in conjunction with a main unit. 2 Insert the core wires into the connector by cover body

Up to four expansion units can be connected to one main unit. aligning the pin numbers on the connector
Connector
* You can also connect up to four models that support N-bus (the name of body with the corresponding wire colors, lock
KEYENCE's wire-saving system) to one main unit. refer to the table below for more information.

Press fitting
Mount the product on a DIN rail and install on a metal surface when
CAUTION Connector pin
connecting multiple expansion units or mounting main units close together. Wire color
number Black/ Blue/ White/ Brown
NOTICE Turn the power off before connecting expansion units.
1 Brow n
2 White
Point • Contact your nearest KEYENCE office when connecting units other than
N-bus (the name of KEYENCE's wire-saving system) compatible sensors. 3 Blue
• Turn the power off before connecting expansion units. 4 Black
• Do not touch the expansion unit connectors.
• When using the MU-N Series as the main unit, verify that the expansion 3 To make a connection, press together the body and the connector cover into
products used (other than MU-N Series expansion units) can operate which the cables were inserted. (Use a pair of pliers or a similar tool to press
within the power supply voltage range of the MU-N Series. them together.)

1 Remove the protection covers from If the sensor cable needs to be cut to a shorter length, install the
the main unit and expansion unit(s). connector as described above.

* Do not reuse a connector that has already been press fitted.

Use one of the following connectors.
2 Install the expansion units on the DIN rail, one at a time.
OP-88029 (for use with PVC cables)
For more information about the installation, see "Attaching the MU-N11 (main
OP-88030 (for use with PUR cables)
unit)" (page 2). Main unit Note that 1 spare connector is included with the 10 m PVC type cables
Expansion
unit (OP-88026/88028).

3 Push the expansion unit into

4 Connect the sensor cable on the left side
the main unit connector port Connector of the controller.
until a clicking sound can be heard. Insert the connector
until a clicking sound
is heard.
4 Using the same method as step (2),
End
install the end units (OP-26751: unit
2 units in a set, sold separately)
Connector cover
on either side of the main unit and
End Connector security ring
expansion unit. unit
Then, secure the end units in place.

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 Power cable  Analog output*1
Connect the power cable to the right side
of the controller. NPN/PNP
Brown*1(1*2)
24 V

White(2* )2

(when analog output is

Connector security selected)
Insert the connector ring
until a clicking sound Connector Blue*1(3*2)
0V
is heard. cover

*1 MU-N11 only
* Connector cover
The sensor cable and power cable are both equipped with a connector cover. *2 Pin numbers when using an M12 connector cable
After the connectors are inserted into the main unit, place the connector covers
over the connectors. Finally, secure the connector covers with the connector
security rings. 2-4 Installing the Sensor
• Tightening torque for the mounting holes: 0.63 N·m (M3 screw)
2-3 Wiring • If the workpiece contains a glossy surface that could interfere with stable
detection, tilt the sensor approx. 15° to 20°. If tilting the sensor does not
improve detection, please attach the reflection canceling attachment
 Power cable pin layout
(LR-WA1).
The tables below provide a breakdown of the power cables that can be used with
the MU-N Series. They also contain information on the associated wire colors and
15 to 20°
functions.

<MU-N11 (main unit)>

Connector pin
Wire color Details Pow er cable model/type
number
A1 Brow n (1*) 24 V MU-CB4
A3 Blue (3*) 0V 4-core cable for main unit
A4 Black (4*) Output 1 (MU-CC4:M12 connector
type) *
A2 White (2*) Output 2/Input 1/Analog MU-CB8
B1 Orange Output 3/Input 2 8-core cable for main unit
B2 Gray Output 4/Input 3
B3 Pink Input 4
• High-frequency light, such as that from an inverter fluorescent lamp, entering
B4 Violet Input 5
* Pin numbers w hen using an M12 connector cable the receiver directly or after reflecting from the workpiece may lead to
malfunctions. In this situation, implement countermeasures such as installing a
light shielding plate or changing the product's installation position.
<MU-N12 (expansion unit)>
Connector pin
Wire color Details Pow er cable model/type
number
A4 Black Output 1 MU-CB2

A2 White Output 2/Input 1

2-core cable for expansion
unit 2-5 Adjusting the Spot Diameter
B1 Orange Output 3/Input 2 MU-CB6
6-core cable for expansion Use the dial on the side of the sensor to adjust the spot diameter.
B2 Gray Output 4/Input 3 unit

B3 Pink Input 4

B4 Violet Input 5
SET
FOCUS
FOCUS

 Wiring NOTICE Dial turning torque: 0.2 N·m or less

Load (input device) Analog current or voltage input device • Turn the dial to the right to decrease the focal distance.

 Control output
The focal point moves
NPN PNP closer to the sensor.
Brown*1(1*2) Brown*1(1*2)
24 V 24 V
Black(4*2)/White(2*2)/ Black(4*2)/White(2*2)/
Orange/Gray Orange/Gray • Turn the dial to the left to increase the focal distance.
(when output is (when output is
selected) selected)

Blue*1(3*2) Blue*1(3*2)
0V 0V

The focal point moves

 External input farther away from the
sensor.
NPN PNP
Brown* (1* )
1 2 Brown*1(1*2)
24 V 24 V
White(2* )/Orange/Gray/
2 White(2*2)/Orange/Gray/
Pink/Violet (when Pink/Violet (when
external input is external input is
selected) selected)

Blue*1(3*2) Blue*1(3*2)
0V 0V

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3. Initial Settings *3 R (red) amount, G (green) amount, and B (blue) amount are values related to
that specific color elements portion of the full RGB reading. All three
components will total 1000.
When the MU-N Series and an LR-W500(C) are connected, the button For the selection method, see "8-2 Switching Banks through External Inputs"
NOTICE
operations for the LR-W500(C) main unit are disabled.
(page 11).
Depending on the setup statuses of the MU-N Series and the LR-W500(C), the
following initial settings are required when power is turned on.  Selecting Control Output Setup
When using the control output(s), select from the following:
Condition Required initial settings • 1 output 16 banks [1out 16bank]: 1 output wire with 16 banks available
Both the MU-N Series and the LR-W500(C) 3-1 Settings when both • 4 outputs 2 banks [4out 2bank]: 4 output wires with 2 banks available
are in factory default. units are Initialized • Binary output (Up to 15 patterns) [Binary out]: 4 output wires with 1 to 15 signal
The settings on the MU-N Series and the 3-2 Selecting the Settings combinations possible
LR-W500(C) do not match. to Use (See "8-2 Switching Banks through External Inputs" (page 11).)
The settings on the MU-N Series and the Initial settings are not
LR-W500(C) match. required.  Selecting I/O for white wire (2)
* When "6-2 Initialization" (page 6) is performed, "3-1 Settings when When "1out 16bank" is selected, the Input or Output functionality of the white wire
both units are Initialized" (page 4) is required. (2) can be selected.
• External input [Input]
• Control output [Output]
3-1 Settings when both units are * Disabled when [Off] is selected. See "8-1 Input/Output Wire Settings List"
(page 11).
Initialized
MODE
3-2 Selecting the Settings to Use
Press or to advance through the menus.
When the settings on the MU-N Series and the LR-W500(C) do not match at
Press to return to the previous menu.
power-on, the desired settings need to be chosen from either the sensor or the
Press or to select/change menu options. controller.
Power ON
Selecting Select Output
NPN Type mismatch Type match
NPN/PNP
NPN PNP
(page 4)
Sensor type
Sub unit Main unit is mismatch
Off
Selecting Analog Out 4-20mA MODE
Analog Off 0-10V
Output
(page 4) Off ≠Off Disp. Value
Copy From Controller
RGB Data
Controller Sensor
Selecting Analog Data
Analog Data Disp. Value MODE
(page 4) >3s

Selecting Control Output Mode 1out 16bank Return to the initial settings screen.
Output Setup 1 out 16 bank 4out 2bank
(page 4) Binary out Controller*1 (Default*2) Sends the MU-N settings to the LR-W500(C).
≠1out 16bank Sensor Sends the LR-W500(C) settings to the MU-N.
When 1out 16bank is selected
*1 If the settings stored in the MU-N cannot be sent to LR-W500(C), [Initialize] is
Selecting Wire2 Function Off
I/O for white Off
displayed instead of [Controller]. Selecting [Initialize] requires
Input
wire (2) "3-1 Settings when both units are Initialized" (page 4).
Output
(page 4) *2 If the connected MU-N is in the initial setting, [Sensor] is the default value.

While setting the above, the 7 segment display shows [].

End Config.

4. Basic Settings
Return to the initial settings screen.

4-1 Output Logic Selection

* During initial settings, the 7 segment display shows [].
(N.O./N.C. Selection)
 Selecting NPN/PNP
Select the output type from either NPN or PNP. See "2-3 Wiring" (page 3). Set the output logic to N.O. or N.C..
* To change the output logic, see "7. Advanced settings" (page 8).
 Selecting Analog Output (only for MU-N11)
When using the analog output, select from the following: 4-2 Detection Mode
• Current output [4 - 20mA]
• Voltage output [0 - 10V] This sensor contains four detection modes.
Detection mode Explanation
 Selecting Analog Data (only for MU-N11) Auto When adjusting the sensitivity, the optimal mode is
Select the data to output in analog format from the following: (default) automatically selected between C+I or C.
• Display value [Disp. Value] *1: Outputs the value (0-999) displayed on the unit. Detection is performed according to the color
• RGB data [RGB Data] *2: Outputs one of the following values (0-999) selected C+I mode components (R, G, B) and illumination (the
using an external input: Display value, R (red) amount, G (green) amount, or B received light intensity).
(blue) amount*3. Detection is performed according to the color
C mode
components (R, G, B) only.
*1 When [Disp. Value] is selected, the control output is set to 1out 16bank. Detection is performed according to the
Super I mode*
*2 When [RGB Data] is selected, the control output is set to 1out 4bank. The illumination (the received light intensity) only.
external input is set to the RGB selection setting. To change the detection mode, see "7. Advanced settings" (page 8).
* When using the binary output mode, this cannot be selected.

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5. Sensitivity Adjustment < Precautions for master calibration>
• Continue calibration until the green light that indicates reference addition
does not turn on any more.
5-1 Auto/C+I/C Mode • If the master calibration is performed again, the registered contents from the
first master calibration will be overwritten. To add an allowable range after
the master calibration, perform the master addition calibration.
 About the display value
• If the registration status is saturated and "---" is displayed. Perform the
• Conformity
master calibration again after lowering the "7-12 Master Calibration Set
The level of conformity of the current detected workpiece to the registered
Value" (page 10).
reference workpiece.
• Changing the master calibration set value after a master calibration has
Display range: 0 to 999 (The more the workpiece conform to reference workpiece,
been performed, does not affect the current setting value, only subsequent
the higher the value.)
calibrations.

• Setting value
The threshold of conformity at which a workpiece is judged to be the same as the  Permitting color variations between different
registered workpiece. workpieces
To check or manually make fine adjustments to the setting value,  Master addition calibration (when adding workpieces to be permitted)
see " Checking and adjusting the setting value" (page 5). Position a workpiece which is to be judged the same as the current
* The blinking numeric value that appears after calibration is the setting value. registered color. Then press and hold the [SET] button and the [] button.
When the added registration is successful, the "setting value" flashes three
 Setting the sensitivity (apply one of the following three times, and the sensor returns to the normal screen (the setting value is not
changed at this point in time).
methods)
In this case, references are added to permit colors between "the current
 1-point calibration (use to detect 1 specific color)
registered color" and "the additional registered color".
Register the color of the workpiece to be detected.
(When Auto mode is used, this function operates in C+I.)
1 OUT

SET
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE

Multi-Sensor Controller

1 MU-N12

FOCUS
SELECT

OUT
STB H
MODE
L

SET
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

Press and
FOCUS

hold the [SET] and OK

Press and 945
SET

[] buttons at the

hold the
[SET] button
OK 945 same time for 3
seconds or more.
for 3 seconds
or more. Release the buttons when
Release the button when "ADD" flashes.
"SET" flashes.
< Precautions for master addition calibration>
 2-point calibration (use to differentiate between 2 colors) • To clear the master addition calibration, perform another calibration.
Register the color of the reference workpiece and the color to be • If the setting fails or the registration state is saturated, "" is displayed. To
differentiated. (The first point is used as the reference color.) add an allowable range, lower the setting value, and perform the master
addition calibration again.

1 MU-N12
SELECT

2 MU-N12
SELECT

 Checking and adjusting the setting value

OUT OUT

OK 750
STB H STB H
MODE MODE
L L
SET SET
Multi-Sensor Controller Multi-Sensor Controller
FOCUS

FOCUS

When a larger setting value is in place, the detection tolerance is tight.

Press the Press the
SET

SET

[SET] [SET] When the In contrast, when the setting value is reduced, a wider detection tolerance is
button (for button difference is enabled. The [] and [] buttons can be used to increase or decrease the
1 second or again (for too small.
setting value.
less). 1 second
or less).
NG ---
MU-N12
SELECT RUN
OUT
STB H

Press the [] button

MODE
L

 Master calibration (use to permit color variations within the same SET
Multi-Sensor Controller
(for 1 second or less).
workpiece)
Press the [SET] button to register the reference color. Then, press and hold
Setting value
the [SET] button to perform sampling. During sampling, references are
OUT BANK16

845
added and are set to be judged as the same color. When a reference is
added, the indicator flashes (once) in green.
1 0 ... 999
When master calibration is executed, the setting value becomes 950
(default). To change this value, see "7-12 Master Calibration Set Value"
(page 10). <Note for sensitivity setting and setting value adjustment >
(When Auto mode is used, this function operates in C+I.) *1 When using the following settings, the master calibration and master addition
calibration cannot be used.
• When using 1 output 16 banks, banks 5 through 16 cannot use these
1 OUT
H
MU-N12
SELECT

2 OUT
H
MU-N12
SELECT

functions.
STB STB
MODE MODE
L L
SET SET
Multi-Sensor Controller Multi-Sensor Controller
FOCUS

FOCUS

• When selecting the response time of 2 ms while using 4 outputs 2 banks

SET

SET

Press the Press and OK 950 • When using the binary output mode
[SET] hold the
button (for [SET]
1 second or button for *2 After master calibration or master addition calibration has been executed, the
less). 3 seconds setting value cannot be increased.
or more.

When "SET" and "ADD*"

flash alternately, continue
holding down the [SET] * When the
button and scan the area to registration state is
be registered. When the saturated, "SET" and
scan is complete, release "---" flash alternately.
the [SET] button.

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  When the received light intensity is saturated or
5-2 Super I Mode
insufficient
When using the product with the 300 μs*1 or 1.1 ms*2 response time selected,
 About the display value
stable operation may be reduced. In this situation, it may be possible to increase
• Received light intensity
stability by adjusting the light intensity to the optimal value using the steps below.
The current received light intensity is displayed.
Display range: 0 to 999 (The greater the received light intensity, the higher the
*1 2 ms during multiple outputs
value.)
*2 3 ms during multiple outputs

• Setting value
The threshold at which the received light intensity is judged to indicate that a 1 OUT
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE

workpiece is present.
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

FOCUS
To check or manually make fine adjustments to the value, see " Checking

SET
Press the
and adjusting the setting value" (page 6).
[SET] and [] OK
* The blinking numeric value that appears after calibration is the setting value. buttons at the
same time (for
 Setting the sensitivity (apply one of the following three 1 second or
less.)
methods)
 2-point calibration (basic intensity differentiation)

1 OUT

SET
STB H
L

Multi-Sensor Controller
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE
2 OUT

SET
STB H
L

Multi-Sensor Controller
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE OK 750 6. Useful Functions

FOCUS

FOCUS

Press the Press the

6-1 Key Lock
SET

SET

[SET] [SET] When the

button (for button difference is
1 second again (for too small.
or less). 1 second This function prevents operation mistakes, or the inadvertent changing of settings,
or less). by locking/disabling key operations. To require a password to release the key lock,
NG --- set a password in advance. "7-15 Password" (page 11)

MU-N12
SELECT
RUN
OUT

 Maximum sensitivity calibration (use to increase the sensitivity of the SET

STB H
L
MODE
Press and hold the [MODE] button and [] ([])
sensor to detect small changes)
Multi-Sensor Controller
button at the same time for 3 s or more.

1 OUT

SET
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE
If necessary, enter the password to release the lock.
Multi-Sensor Controller

Input Password 9999 Input from the top digit.

FOCUS

Press and 0000 to

SET

hold the 0000 Press [] to move between digits.

[SET] button OK 63 MODE
or
for 3 seconds
or more.
Release the button when
"SET" flashes.

Keys locked Key lock released

 Full auto calibration (use when workpiece movement cannot be
stopped for calibration)
RUN

1 OUT

SET
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE
OUT

SET
STB H
L
MU-N12
SELECT

MODE

Multi-Sensor Controller Multi-Sensor Controller

FOCUS

FOCUS

6-2 Initialization
SET

SET

Press and
hold the
OK 500
[SET] button It is possible to reset the product to its factory default settings. After initialization,
for 3 seconds
the user must configure the settings again.
or more.
"3-1 Settings when both units are Initialized" (page 4)
When "SET" flashes, continue After passing the
holding the [SET] button and workpiece in front of the RUN
MU-N12
pass the workpiece in front of sensor, release the SELECT

the sensor. [SET] button. OUT

STB H
While pressing the [MODE] button,
MODE
L
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller press the [SET] button five times.

 Checking and adjusting the setting value Press 5x Hold

Yes
Initialize? No
MU-N12
SELECT
RUN No
OUT
STB H

SET
L
MODE
Press the [] button
MODE
Multi-Sensor Controller
(for 1 second or less).

Setting value Yes

Return to the initial settings screen.
OUT BANK16
No
1 845 0 ... 999
RUN

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6-3 Switching the Display Screen
 Basic screen
• 7 segment display
When tuning, the bank and channel of the
Current value output that is having its setting value
changed is displayed.

Press
MODE
+

to switch the bank and channel.

MODE
(Press + to return to the
previous screen.)

• Display

• 1 output 16 banks*1 • 4 outputs 2 banks • Binary output (Up to 15

When [1out 16bank] When [4out 2bank] is signal combinations)
is selected selected When [Binary out] is
selected

OUT BANK16 OUT BANK2 Ch4 OUT Ch15

1 845 12
34
845 15 845
[OUT]: Illuminates when the control output is ON.
[1 to 15]: The number of the channel whose control output is ON The setting value
illuminates.*2
[C+I]: The selected mode illuminates.*3

*1 When the analog output [RGB Data] is selected, 1output 4banks is set.
Therefore, the bank can be selected from BANK1 to 4. (only for MU-N11)
*2 When using the binary output, the channel No. with the output ON illuminates.
*3 When super I mode is selected, press + to display the light source
being used to make judgments.

 Display switching method

Information to display can be selected from the following.

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Setting value
MODE

Graphic mode*1

999 Vertical axis: Display value

Horizontal axis: Time

941 50 Use and ,

to scale the horizontal axis.*2

MODE

* Only for Super I mode

Peak value*3
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1 P
B
923
17 Bottom value*3

MODE

*1 Press and simultaneously for approx. 3 seconds to reset the

graphics display.
*2 For details, see "7-13 Graphic Mode" (page 10).
*3 When the output changes from ON to OFF, the peak value is updated.
When the output changes from OFF to ON, the bottom value is updated.
(Operation for N.O. ON and OFF are reversed for N.C.)

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7. Advanced settings
The value shown on the display screen is the
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initial value.
1 Pressing and holding the Mode key exits the
7-6 Timer
(page 9)
Bank1 Timer
Off
On delay
Off delay
setting screen. One shot*1
MODE
MODE Press or to advance through the menus. MODE
>3S Press + to switch the bank No.

Press to return to the previous menu. Pressing these buttons on the timer duration setting screen
moves to the timer selection screen.
Press or to select/change menu options.
=Off ≠Off
999
Auto
to
C+I
7-1 Detection Bank1 Timer 1
Detect All C
Mode Super I*1 10 ms
(page 9)
Auto
Separate Set
≠Separate Set
When Separate Set is selected,
MODE
press + to switch the bank or channel.
When the Analog Output is used (only for main unit)

Other
Auto 999
7-1 Detection 7-7 Analog Analog Scaling
Bank1 Detect C+I to
Mode Lower and
Auto C 4 mA = 0 0
(page 9) Upper Limits
Super I*1
(page 10)

7-7 Analog 999

Analog Scaling
500 ms Lower and to
100 ms Upper Limits
20 mA = 999 0
7-2 Response Response Time
Time 11 ms (page 10)
(page 9)
11 ms 1.1 ms*2
300 us*1*3
Off
7-8 Analog Analog Test On
Output Test Off
N.O.
7-3 Output Logic (page 10)
Bank1 Logic N.C.
Selection =On
(N.O./N.C.
N.O. Press +
MODE
to switch the bank or channel.
Selection)
(page 9) * When the binary output is used, Output Logic is displayed.
=Off Test Value
4.0 mA
Other

When Output is When Input is When 4out 2bank

4.0-20.0 mA
selected for Wire2 selected for Wire2 or Binary out is
0.0-10.0 V
Function at Function at selected at
initialization initialization initialization 7-9 Screen Brightness
Brightness 100%
7-5 Output Output2 Func. Input1 Func. Iuput5 Func. 30 %
(page 10) 30%
Modes
Off Off Off Display Off
(page 9)
7-10 Mutual
7-4 7-4 Interference
=Off ≠Off Off External Off External Off Reduction Interference A
Error Tuning Tuning*1 Function B Auto
Input Input A
7-3 Output Stability LED Off LED Off (page 10) RGB
Selection Selection
Logic (page 9) (page 9) R
When binary output When Super I mode is selected G
Selection Output2 Logic
N.O. is selected B
(N.O./N.C.
Selection) N.O. N.C. Other
(page 9) 7-12 7-11
M.C. Set Value Bank1 RGB
Master Detection
Calibration
950 Light Source
Auto
Set Value (page 10)
(page 10) Press
999 MODE
Off to + to
Advanced Adv. Setting
setting On 0 switch the bank or
Off =On
judgment No.

=Off
Other When the Timer of the selected bank is set to Off
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End
7-13 Graph Mode On Peak
Graphic On Trigger
Mode On Peak
Return to the basic screen. (page 10)

7-14 Sensor Yes

*1 Cannot be selected when using the binary output Sensor Flash
Indicator No
*2 3 ms when using multiple outputs Blinking No
*3 2 ms when using multiple outputs Function
(page 11)
(Continued to the next page)

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 7-5 Output Modes
Off
7-15 Password Password Lock
On  Stability [Stability]
(page 11)
Off
This function can indicate when the amount of light received is not stable.
=On This output will turn ON when the amount of light is unstable and the stability
indicators do not illuminate.
=Off
9999
Enter Password
to
 Error [Error]
0000 0000 This output turns ON when an error occurs. As soon as the error is cleared, the
output is automatically reset. For the cause of the error, see "9-1 Error
Input from the top digit. Display" (page 12).
Press to move between digits.

7-6 Timer
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End
This function can be used to delay the timing of the sensor output switching.
• On delay
• Off delay
Return to the basic screen.
• One shot

Conformity or received light intensity

7-1 Detection Mode

Select the desired detection mode.
See "4-2 Detection Mode" (page 4).
Selecting [Separate Set] allows different detection modes to be set for each bank
and channel individually. ON
N.O.
Timer Off OFF

ON
7-2 Response Time N.C.
OFF

The longer the response time, the more reliable and stable the detection will be. ON
N.O.
On delay

When detection is unstable due to the workpieces moving at a high speed, set the OFF
response time to a smaller value. ON
N.C.
OFF

7-3 Output Logic Selection ON

N.O.
Off delay

OFF
(N.O./N.C. Selection)
ON
N.C.
Set the output logic to N.O. or N.C.. OFF

• N.O.: Turns the output on when the registered condition is met (turns the output
ON
on when light is received) *. N.O.
One shot

• N.C.: Turns the output on when a condition other than the registered condition OFF
is met (turns the output on when light is not received) *. ON
N.C.
OFF
* The condition within parentheses indicates the condition when super I mode is Timer duration

selected.

7-4 External Input Selection

 Calibration [Tuning]
This external input performs the same function as pressing the [SET] button.

ON
Input
OFF

> 60 ms > 60 ms

 Transmission OFF [LED Off]

This external input stops the emission of the LED.

ON
Input
OFF >100 ms

LED emission LED emission stopped LED emission

< 60 ms < 60 ms

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7-7 Analog Lower and Upper Limits 7-9 Screen Brightness
Configure scaling settings, if necessary. Screen brightness after no operation has been done for a certain period of time
can be configured.
 Current output (4 to 20 mA) Item Description
 Initial settings  When settings are changed 100% The display brightness is always kept at 100%.
(example) After a certain period of time, the display brightness
30% (default value)
will be set to 30%.
Analog 4 mA 0 Analog 4 mA 400
After a certain period of time, the display will be turned
Analog 20 mA 999 Analog 20 mA 800 Display Off
OFF.

20.5 mA
20 mA
• After using LR-W for a long period of time, the brightness will gradually
20 mA
decrease.
• When screen brightness is set to [100%], the brightness will decrease at a
faster rate.
4 mA 4 mA • When screen brightness is set to [Display Off], the 7 segment display will show
3.8 mA
as follows.
0 999 0 400 800

Analog 4 mA 800
Analog 20 mA 400
* Display will be back to normal state after button operation.
20.5 mA
20 mA

7-10 Mutual Interference Reduction

4 mA Function
3.8 mA

0 400 800 The effect of mutual interference can be reduced by changing the light emission
For details on the analog output when an error occurs, period. When using multiple LR-W Series units in close proximity, set each unit to
see "9-2 Displays Other than Numeric Values" (page 12). a different light emission period. When selecting frequency B (alternate
frequency), the response time becomes approximately 20% slower.

 Voltage output (0 to 10 V)
 Initial settings  When settings are changed 7-11 Detection Light Source
(example)
Analog 0 V 0 Analog 0 V 400 When using Super I mode, the light source used for detection is automatically
Analog 10 V 999 Analog 10 V 800 selected to provide optimal performance. To require the sensor to use a specific
light source, adjust this setting to Red, Green, Blue, or RGB.

10 V 10 V

7-12 Master Calibration Set Value

When using Auto/C+I/C mode, a predetermined set value is used when master
0V 0V calibration is executed. The predetermined set value can be changed using this
0 999 0 400 800
menu. When a larger setting value is used, the detection tolerance is tighter. In
contrast, when the setting value is reduced, a wider detection tolerance is
Analog 0 V 800 enabled.
Analog 10 V 400 With a higher setting value, there is a higher possibility of saturation or ""
occurring after Master calibration. If Master calibration results in "", perform
Master calibration again after lowering this value.
10 V

7-13 Graphic Mode

0V Recent display values and peak values can be shown on a graph.
0 400 800
 Peak at ON [On Peak]
999
For details on the analog output when an error occurs,
see "9-2 Displays Other than Numeric Values" (page 12).
941 50

This graph displays the peak values that occur during each output cycle.
7-8 Analog Output Test The peak value is updated each time the output turns off*.

It is possible to output arbitrary current or voltage values to ensure the analog • Vertical axis: Peak value while the output was ON
signal is properly received by the analog input device. • Horizontal axis: The number of times the output turned ON. The maximum
value is selectable from the following :
50 (default), 500, 2000, 10000

* Operation for N.O. ON and OFF are reversed for N.C.

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 Trigger at ON [On Trigger]
8-2 Switching Banks through External
999
Inputs
941 0.1s To switch banks through external inputs, the unit needs to be in a key locked
status.
The transition of the display value before and after the output turned ON for the Set the key lock beforehand. "6-1 Key Lock" (page 6)
most recent output cycle will be plotted on the graph*.
• Vertical axis: Display value at ON
 Bank inputs for 1 output 16 banks
• Horizontal axis: Time and display range selectable from the following :
0.1 sec. (default), 1 sec., 10 sec. Wire color Orange Gray Pink Violet
I/O No. Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5
Wiring
* Operation for N.O. ON and OFF are reversed for N.C. Bank Bank Bank Bank
External input
input A input B input C input D
BANK1 OFF OFF OFF OFF
7-14 Sensor Indicator Blinking Function BANK2 ON OFF OFF OFF
BANK3 OFF ON OFF OFF
While [Yes] is selected, the sensor indicator blinks in green. This function notifies BANK4 ON ON OFF OFF
users which sensor is being set. Exiting this screen returns the setting to [No]. BANK5 OFF OFF ON OFF
BANK6 ON OFF ON OFF
BANK7 OFF ON ON OFF
BANK8 ON ON ON OFF
7-15 Password Bank No.
BANK9 OFF OFF OFF ON
BANK10 ON OFF OFF ON
If you set this to [ON], you can set a personal identification number that must be BANK11 OFF ON OFF ON
entered to release the "6-1 Key Lock" (page 6). You can set the personal BANK12 ON ON OFF ON
identification number to a value from 0 to 9999. BANK13 OFF OFF ON ON
BANK14 ON OFF ON ON
8. Input/Output Wire Settings BANK15 OFF ON ON ON
BANK16 ON ON ON ON

8-1 Input/Output Wire Settings List

 Bank inputs for 4 outputs 2 banks
Wire No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Wire color Black (4) White (2) Orange Gray Pink Violet
Wiring
Output 2/ Output 3/ Output 4/
Wire color Pink
I/O No. Output 1 Input 4 Input 5
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 I/O No. 5
Wiring
External Bank
*1 External input
input input A
1 output Control or Bank Bank Bank Bank
16 banks output 1 Control input A input B input C input D BANK1 OFF
Bank No.
output*2 BANK2 ON
selectable

Control Control Control Control

4 outputs Bank External
2 banks
output 1 output 2 output 3 output 4
input A input*1  Analog output selection inputs and bank inputs for RGB
(Ch1) (Ch2) (Ch3) (Ch4)
I/O
specifications
Display value data (Analog output) + 1 output 4banks
(Analog output) Control Analog Bank Bank Bank Bank
+ output 1 output input A input B input C input D
1 output 16 banks Wire color Orange Gray Pink Violet
RGB data
(Analog output) Control Analog Bank Bank
Analog Analog I/O No. Input 2 Input 3
Input 4 Input 5
selection selection
+ output 1 output input A input B
input 1 input 2 Wiring Analog Analog
1 output 4 banks Bank Bank
External input selection selection
Binary Binary Binary Binary Binary - External input A input B
output output A output B output C output D (Invalid) Input*3
input 1 input 2
Display value*1 OFF OFF
Analog
R (red) amount*2 ON OFF
*1 [Off]/[Tuning]/[LED off] selectable output -
*2 [Off]/[Stability]/[Error] selectable selection G (green) amount*3 OFF ON
*3 [Off]/[LED off] selectable B (blue) amount*4 ON ON
BANK1 OFF OFF
BANK2 ON OFF
Bank No. -
BANK3 OFF ON
BANK4 ON ON

*1 Outputs display value.

*2 Outputs R (red) amount considering the total RGB amount is 1000.
*3 Outputs G (green) amount considering the total RGB amount is 1000.
*4 Outputs B (blue) amount considering the total RGB amount is 1000.

<Time chart for bank input and analog selection input>

(Example)

ON
Input 2
OFF >100 ms

BANK1 BANK2 BANK1

< 60 ms < 60 ms

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8-3 Control Outputs during Binary Output 9-3 WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
Wire color Black (4) White (2) Orange Gray
Wiring
(1) KEYENCE warrants the Products to be free of defects in materials and
I/O No. 1 2 3 4
Control output Binary output A Binary output B Binary output C Binary output D workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any
No match OFF OFF OFF OFF models or samples were shown to Buyer, such models or samples were used
Matches ch1 ON OFF OFF OFF
merely to illustrate the general type and quality of the Products and not to
Matches ch2 OFF ON OFF OFF
Matches ch3 ON ON OFF OFF represent that the Products would necessarily conform to said models or
Matches ch4 OFF OFF ON OFF samples. Any Products found to be defective must be shipped to KEYENCE
Matches ch5 ON OFF ON OFF with all shipping costs paid by Buyer or offered to KEYENCE for inspection
Signal Matches ch6 OFF ON ON OFF
Combination Matches ch7 ON ON ON OFF and examination. Upon examination by KEYENCE, KEYENCE, at its sole
When Match Matches ch8 OFF OFF OFF ON option, will refund the purchase price of, or repair or replace at no charge any
Occurs Matches ch9 ON OFF OFF ON Products found to be defective. This warranty does not apply to any defects
Matches ch10 OFF ON OFF ON
Matches ch11 ON ON OFF ON resulting from any action of Buyer, including but not limited to improper
Matches ch12 OFF OFF ON ON installation, improper interfacing, improper repair, unauthorized modification,
Matches ch13 ON OFF ON ON misapplication and mishandling, such as exposure to excessive current, heat,
Matches ch14 OFF ON ON ON
Matches ch15 ON ON ON ON
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.
• I f the unit matches on multiple channels, it outputs the channel with the highest They are only suggestions, and it is Buyer's responsibility to ascertain the
matching degree. fitness of the Products for Buyer's intended use. KEYENCE will not be
• I f N.C. is set, ON and OFF output logic is reversed in the above chart. responsible for any damages that may result from the use of the Products.
(3) The Products and any samples ("Products/Samples") supplied to Buyer are not

9. Troubleshooting to be used internally in humans, for human transportation, as safety devices or

fail-safe systems, unless their written specifications state otherwise. Should
any Products/Samples be used in such a manner or misused in any way,
9-1 Error Display KEYENCE assumes no responsibility, and additionally Buyer will indemnify
KEYENCE and hold KEYENCE harmless from any liability or damage
whatsoever arising out of any misuse of the Products/Samples.
Display Cause Solution
(4) OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN, THE PRODUCTS/SAMPLES ARE
The sensor cable is broken, or • Check if the sensor is connected.
the sensor is disconnected. • Check if the sensor cable is not
PROVIDED WITH NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. ALL
broken. EXPRESS, IMPLIED, AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
 • Check if the sensor cable is properly WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
wired to the connector. FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF
Af ter conf irmation, turn the power on PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
again.
IN NO EVENT SHALL KEYENCE AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES BE
Excessiv e current • Check if the output wires are LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
(ov ercurrent) is f lowing connected correctly and are INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
through the output wire. not in contact with other wires.
 (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
• Check if the load is within the
LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION,
rated range f or the output.
LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
The memory has reached its Perf orm initialization. If the problem SAVINGS, THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTED GOODS,
 end of lif e, or the sensor is persists, contact KEY ENCE. SERVICES OR TECHNOLOGIES, OR FOR ANY MATTER ARISING OUT
malf unctioning.
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
Display ed when excessiv e Adjust the sensor's installation angle so PRODUCTS, EVEN IF KEYENCE OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES
light is receiv ed by the sensor that specular ref lections do not enter the
 WAS ADVISED OF A POSSIBLE THIRD PARTY'S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
(Auto/C+I/C modes) receiv er.
OR ANY OTHER CLAIM AGAINST BUYER. In some jurisdictions, some of
Display ed when insuf f icient Check whether the detection distance is the foregoing warranty disclaimers or damage limitations may not apply.
light is receiv ed by the sensor within specif ied range.

(Auto/C+I/C modes) BUYER'S TRANSFER OBLIGATIONS:
If the Products/Samples purchased by Buyer are to be resold or delivered to a
The key lock f unction is Release the key lock.
third party, Buyer must provide such third party with a copy of this document, all
 enabled. ( page 6)
specifications, manuals, catalogs, leaflets and written information provided to

The Screen brightness is set Set the Screen brightness to [30%]. Buyer pertaining to the Products/Samples.
to [Display Of f ]. ( page 8) E 1101-3
(The bar
pulses across
the display .)

9-2 Displays Other than Numeric Values

ON/OFF output Analog output Indicator
Indication
N.O. N.C. 4-20 mA 0-10 V N.O. N.C.

 OFF* OFF* 2 mA 0V Blinking red

 OFF OFF Normal Blinking red

 Normal* Normal Blinking red

 OFF ON 2 mA 0V OFF Orange

 OFF ON 2 mA 0V OFF Orange

 Normal Normal Normal


(Bar mov es along Normal Normal Normal
the display )

* When Output modes is set to [Error], MU-N would turn ON with N.O. and turn
OFF with N.C.

2015
243006E 1125-1 541GB

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