GL-8/8U SERIES

PROXIMITY SENSORS
INDUCTIVE

Low Price & Compact Inductive Proximity Sensor Amplifier Built-in

2-wire type Different freq.

available type available
GXL

Wide variety!
Low price!
GL-6
GL-8/8U GL-N12
Amplifier Built-in

Conforming to
EMC Directive

Low price Easy handling DC 3-wire type Energy-efficient and wire-saving DC 2-wire type
GL-18H/18HL

The GL-8/8U series satisfies the need Compared with the DC 2-wire type, Its electric current consumption is just
for a low price inductive proximity there are no restrictions to connection 0.8 mA or less and the wiring workload
sensor. It is recommended to large device input conditions when wiring. is reduced by about 30 %.
volume users for cost reduction.
In case 100 Nos.
The GL-8/8U series is available in are wired 30 % approx.
units of ten sensors. down
GX-U/FU

300 Nos. 200 Nos.

DC 3-wire DC 2-wire
GX-N

Wide variety Equipped with operation indicator Waterproof

A wide variety of 16 types, front The GL-8/8U series is equipped with Since the sensor has IP67 protection,
sensing type / top sensing type, an operation indicator (orange) for it can withstand water splashes.
normally open type / normally closed operation confirmation.
GX

type, as well as, different frequency

type which allows close mounting of
sensors, is available.
Amplifier-separated

Operation indicator
Front sensing type
GA-10/GH

(Orange)

Top sensing type

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APPLICATIONS

Detecting table over-run Detecting cam position

GXL
GL-6
ORDER GUIDE

GL-8/8U
Type Appearance (mm in) Sensing range (Note 1) Model No. (Note 2) Output Output operation

GL-8F10
Top sensing Front sensing Top sensing Front sensing

7.4 0.291
Normally open
GL-8FI10
8
0.315 24 GL-8FB10
DC 3-wire

0.945 Normally closed

GL-8FIB10 NPN

GL-N12
open-collector
8 Maximum operation GL-8H10

Amplifier Built-in
0.315 transistor Normally open
distance GL-8HI10
8
0.315 24.2 GL-8HB10
0.953 Normally closed
2.5 mm 0.098 in GL-8HIB10
GL-8FU10

GL-18H/18HL
7.4 0.291
Normally open
(0 to 1.8 mm 0 to 0.071 in) GL-8FUI10
8
0.315 24 GL-8FUB10
DC 2-wire

0.945 Normally closed

GL-8FUIB10
Stable sensing range
Non-contact
8
0.315
GL-8HU10 DC 2-wire type
Normally open
GL-8HUI10
8
0.315 24.2 GL-8HUB10
Normally closed

GX-U/FU
0.953
GL-8HUIB10
Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
Notes: 1) The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even
if there is an ambient temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.
Notes: 2) ‘I’ in the model No. indicates a different frequency type.

NOTE: Low price & compact inductive proximity sensors (GL-8/8U series) are available in units of ten.

GX-N
5 m 16.404 ft cable length type
5 m 16.404 ft cable length type (standard: 1 m 3.281 ft) is also available.

• Table of Model Nos.

Type Standard 5 m 16.404 ft cable length type

GX

GL-8F10 GL-8F-C510
Top sensing Front sensing Top sensing Front sensing

GL-8FI10 GL-8FI-C510
GL-8FB10 GL-8FB-C510
DC 3-wire

GL-8FIB10
Amplifier-separated
GA-10/GH

GL-8H10 GL-8H-C510
GL-8HI10 GL-8HI-C510
GL-8HB10 GL-8HB-C510
GL-8HIB10
GL-8FU10 GL-8FU-C510
GL-8FUI10 GL-8FUI-C510
GL-8FUB10 GL-8FUB-C510
DC 2-wire

GL-8FUIB10
GL-8HU10 GL-8HU-C510
GL-8HUI10 GL-8HUI-C510
GL-8HUB10 GL-8HUB-C510
GL-8HUIB10

705
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OPTION

Sensor mounting bracket

Designation Model No. • MS-GL810

MS-GL810
Sensor mounting
bracket
GXL

NOTE: Sensor mounting bracket (MS-GL810) is available in units of ten.

GL-6

1 pc. each of M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head

screw, nut, spring washer and plain washer is
attached.
SPECIFICATIONS

DC 3-wire type DC 2-wire type

Type
GL-8/8U

Front sensing Top sensing Front sensing Top sensing

Model No. GL-8F10 GL-8FB10 GL-8H10 GL-8HB10 GL-8FU10 GL-8FUB10 GL-8HU10 GL-8HUB10
Item Different frequency GL-8FI10 GL-8FIB10 GL-8HI10 GL-8HIB10 GL-8FUI10 GL-8FUIB10 GL-8HUI10 GL-8HUIB10
Max. operation distance (Note 1) 2.5 mm 0.098 in20 %

Stable sensing range (Note 1) 0 to 1.8 mm 0 to 0.071 in

GL-N12

Iron sheet 1515t 1 mm 0.5910.591t 0.039 in

Amplifier Built-in

Standard sensing object

Hysteresis 20 % or less of operation distance

Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC10 %

GL-18H/18HL

Current consumption 15 mA or less 0.8 mA or less (Note 2)

NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 100 mA (Note 3) Non-contact DC 2-wire type
Output • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) • Load current: 3 to 70 mA (Note 4)
• Residual voltage: 1 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 3 V or less (Note 5)
0.4 V or less (at 16 mA sink current)
Utilization category DC-12 or DC-13

Output operation Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed Normally open Normally closed
GX-U/FU

Short-circuit protection Incorporated

Max. response frequency 1 kHz

Operation indicator Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON)

Pollution degree 3 (Industrial environment)

Protection IP67 (IEC)

GX-N

Environmental resistance

Ambient temperature 25 to70 C 13 to158 F, Storage: 30 to80 C 22 to176 F
Ambient humidity 35 to 95 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH

EMC EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2, EN 60947-5-2

Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure

Insulation resistance 50 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
GX

Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each

Shock resistance 1,000 m/s2 acceleration (100 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for three times each

Sensing range Temperature characteristics Over ambient temperature range25 to70 C 13 to158 F: within 15
10 % of sensing range at 20 C 68 F
Amplifier-separated
GA-10/GH

variation Voltage characteristics Within2 % for10 % fluctuation of the supply voltage

Material Enclosure: Polyalylate

Cable 0.15 mm2 3-core cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long 0.15 mm2 2-core cabtyre cable, 1 m 3.281 ft long

Cable extension Extension up to total 100 m 328.084 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable. Extension up to total 50 m 164.042 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.

Weight 13 g approx. 12 g approx.

Notes: 1) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object.
The stable sensing range stands for the sensing range for which the sensor can stably detect the standard sensing object even if there is an ambient
temperature drift and/or supply voltage fluctuation.
Notes: 2) It is the leakage current when the output is in the OFF state.
Notes: 3) When the ambient temperature is 60 to70 °C 140 to158 °F, the maximum sink current varies depending on the ambient humidity. Refer to
‘I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS’ on p.707 for more details.
Notes: 4) The maximum load current varies depending on the ambient temperature. Refer to ‘I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS’ on p.707 for more details.
Notes: 5) When the cable is extended, the residual voltage becomes larger according to the resistance of the cable.
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I/O CIRCUIT AND WIRING DIAGRAMS

DC 3-wire type
I/O circuit diagram Wiring diagram
Color code Brown

GXL
D (Brown) V Load
Black  12 to 24 V DC
 10 %
Sensor circuit

Load
(Black) Output  12 to 24 V DC Blue
 10 %
100 mA MAX.
Tr ZD
(Blue) 0 V

GL-6
Internal circuit Users’ circuit

Symbols ... D : Reverse supply polarity protection diode

ZD: Surge absorption zener diode
Tr : NPN output transistor

GL-8/8U
Note: When the ambient temperature is 60 °C to70 °C 140 °F to158 °F,
the maximum sink current varies depending on the ambient humidity.
Max. sink current (mA)

100

GL-N12
70

Amplifier Built-in
0 85 95

GL-18H/18HL
Ambient humidity (%RH)

DC 2-wire type
I/O circuit diagram Wiring diagram
Color code Bleeder resistance Bleeder resistance

GX-U/FU
(Brown) Output Brown
Load Load
Sensor circuit

3 to 70 mA in ON state (Note)  12 to 24 V DC

 10 %
Tr 0.8 mA in OFF state
ZD 3 V in ON state 12 to 24 V DC
 10 %
Blue
Load
Load
(Blue) 0 V

GX-N
Internal circuit Users’ circuit Conditions for the load
1) The load should not be actuated by the leakage current (0.8 mA) in
Symbols ... ZD: Surge absorption zener diode the OFF state.
Tr : NPN output transistor 2) The load should be actuated by (supply voltage 3 V) in the ON state.
3) The current in the ON state should be between 3 to 70 mA DC.
In case the current is less than 3 mA, connect a bleeder resistance
Note: The maximum load current varies depending on the ambient in parallel to the load so that a current of 3 mA, or more, flows.
temperature.
GX
Max. load current (mA)

70

35
Amplifier-separated
GA-10/GH

3
25 55 70
13 131 158
Ambient temperature (°C °F)

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SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)

Sensing field Correlation between sensing object size and sensing range
4 4 Sensing object Sensing object
0.157 Standard sensing object Iron sheet 0.157 aa mm aa in aa mm aa in
As the sensing object size becomes smaller than
1515t 1 mm 0.5910.591t 0.039 in the standard size (iron sheet 1515t 1 mm
# t 1 mm t 1 mm
0.591 0.591 t 0.039 in), the sensing range
# t 0.039 in L t 0.039 in

Sensing range L (mm in)

Setting distance L (mm in)

Front L
3 L L 3
sensing Top sensing Front Top sensing
0.118 0.118
sensing Iron shortens as shown in the left figure.
Stainless steel
GXL

(SUS304)
2 Standard sensing object 2
0.079 Iron sheet 0.079
1515t 1 mm Brass
0.5910.591t 0.039 in Aluminum
1 1
0.039 0.039

0
10 5 0 5 10 0 5 10 15 20
GL-6

0.394 0.197 0.197 0.394 0.197 0.394 0.591 0.787

Left Center Right Sensing object side
Operating point ?(mm in) length a (mm in)

PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1152l for general precautions.

GL-8/8U

This product is not a safety sensor. Its use is not Mutual interference prevention
intended or designed to protect life and prevent body • When two or more sensors are installed in parallel or face
injury or property damage from dangerous parts of to face, keep the minimum separation distance specified
machinery. It is a normal object detection sensor. below to avoid mutual interference.
GL-8F 10, GL-8FU 10 A B
Mounting
GL-N12

Between ‘I’
• Make sure to mount with an M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) 0 mm 15 mm
Amplifier Built-in

truss head screw type and non

M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in (Note 2) 0.591 in
(Accessory for
) B
GL-8F 10, ‘I’ type
or more) truss head screw MS-GL810 A A GL-8FU 10 Between two
with a tightening torque of ‘I’ types or two
20 mm 40 mm
0.5 N m or less. 0.787 in 1.575 in
MS-GL810 (Optional) non ‘I’ types
GL-18H/18HL

screw.
(
Do not use a flat head
screw or a pan head ) 11.5 mm 0.453 in
M30.5 mm 0.020 in tapped hole
(Depth: 8 mm 0.315 in or more)
or "3.4 mm "0.134 in thru-hole
GL-8H 10, GL-8HU 10
Between ‘I’
type and non
GL-8H 10, ‘I’ type
GL-8HU 10 Between two
0 mm 15 mm
(Note 2) 0.591 in

If mounting using nut 25 mm 40 mm

‘I’ types or two
and washers 0.984 in 1.575 in
"2.4 "0.094 in hole non ‘I’ types
(Depth: 3 mm 0.118 in or more) (Accessory for
MS-GL810 ) A B
GX-U/FU

Notes: 1) ‘I’ in the model No. specifies the

different frequency type.
Influence of surrounding metal Notes: 2) Close mounting is possible for up to
two sensors. When mounting three
• When there is a metal near the sensor, keep the minimum sensors or more, at an equal
separation distance specified below. spacing, in a row, the minimum
value of dimension ‘A’ should be as
given below.
GL-8F 10, GL-8FU 10 Notes: 2) GL-8F 10, GL-8FU 10: 6 mm 0.236 in
GL-8H 10, GL-8HU 10: 8.5 mm 0.335 in
GX-N

Metal Metal
Sensing range
8 mm 3 mm
0.315 in
Metal
0.118 in • The sensing range is Correction coefficient
3 mm
0.118 in specified for the Model No.
standard sensing Metal All models
object (iron sheet
Iron sheet 1
15  15  t 1 mm
0 . 5 9 1  0 . 5 9 1  Stainless Steel
GX

GL-8H 10, GL-8HU 10 0.80 approx.

t 0.039 in). (SUS304)
Metal
With a non-ferrous Brass 0.54 approx.
3 mm 0.118 in
metal, the sensing
Metal range is obtained by Aluminum 0.52 approx.
Amplifier-separated

Metal
GA-10/GH

multiplying with the

10 mm
3 mm
0.118 in
• correction coefficient specified on the right.
3 mm
0.394 in 0.118 in 3 mm • Further, the sensing range also changes if the sensing
0.118 in object is smaller than the standard sensing object (iron
sheet 1515t 1 mm 0.5910.591t 0.039 in) or if the
sensing object is plated.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1152l for general precautions.

Wiring Others
• Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring. • Do not use during the initial transient time [200 ms (DC
• Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating. 2-wire type: 50 ms)] after the power supply is switched on.
• If power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, • Take care that the sensor does not come in direct contact
ensure that the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the power with oil, grease, or organic solvents, such as, thinner, etc.

GXL
supply is connected to an actual ground. • Make sure that the sensing end is not covered with metal
• In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, dust, scrap or spatter. It will result in malfunction.
inverter motor, etc.) is used in the vicinity of this sensor,
connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the equipment
to an actual ground.
• Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or

GL-6
power lines or put them in the same raceway. This can
cause malfunction due to induction.

DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in)

GL-8/8U
GL-8F 10 GL-8H 10
GL-8FU 10 Sensor GL-8HU 10 Sensor
Operation indicator Operation indicator (Orange)
(Orange)
"3.1 "0.122 mounting hole

GL-N12
Sensing
5 0.197
direction

Amplifier Built-in
"2.8 "0.110 cable,
18.5 1 m 3.281 ft long
7.4 0.728
8
0.315 0.291

GL-18H/18HL
8.6 Sensing
0.339 direction 23
11.5 0.906
24 0.453 7.8
0.945 0.307
6
4 0.236 5.3
"3.1 "0.122 mounting hole 0.157 2.6 0.209
0.102
8
0.315
1 "2.8 "0.110 cable,
0.039
1 m 3.281 ft long 8 2 4.8

GX-U/FU
24.2
2.7 0.106 0.315 0.953 0.079 0.189
5.4
0.213 4.9 0.193 26
1.024
5.3 0.209

MS-GL810 Sensor mounting bracket (Optional)

Mounting hole dimensions

GX-N
(9.0)
(0.354)
Center of "2.4 "0.094 hole,
2.3
0.091 2 2 sensing 3 or more deep
0.079 0.079

0.3
0.012 t 0.4
(11.5) t 0.016 11.5 M30.5 0.020 tapped hole,
(16.2) 15.8 3.3 (0.453) 0.453 8 0.315 or more deep
(0.638) 0.622 0.130
GX

4.5
0.177

"3.1 "0.122 hole

Amplifier-separated

Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)

GA-10/GH

1 pc. each of M3 (length 12 mm 0.472 in) truss head screw, nut, spring
washer and plain washer is attached.

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