Product Description

​The Panasonic LX-101 is a digital mark sensor from the LX-100 series, designed for precise color and mark detection in industrial applications. It utilizes red, green, and blue LEDs to accurately identify various colors and marks, offering a sensing range of 10 ± 3 mm with a spot size of 1 × 5 mm at the optimal distance of 10 mm. The sensor features a 4-digit red LED display for easy status monitoring and supports both mark and color modes, with adjustable sensitivity settings. It operates on a 12 to 24 V DC supply and offers NPN open-collector transistor outputs with short-circuit protection. The LX-101 is housed in an IP67-rated enclosure, ensuring reliable performance in challenging environments. Please note that this model has been discontinued; however, it may still be available through authorized distributors while stocks last.

Technical Specifications

• Model: LX-101​
• Type: Digital Mark Sensor​
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• Series: LX-100​
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• Sensing Method: Reflective​
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• Sensing Range: 10 ± 3 mm​
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• Spot Size: 1 × 5 mm (at 10 mm setting distance)​
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• Supply Voltage: 12 to 24 V DC ± 10% (Ripple P-P 10% or less)​
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• Current Consumption:
• Normal Mode: 30 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage​
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• ECO Mode: 25 mA or less at 24 V supply voltage​
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• Output 1 (OUT):
• Type: NPN open-collector transistor​
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• Maximum Sink Current: 50 mA​
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• Applied Voltage: 30 V DC or less​
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• Residual Voltage: 1.5 V or less at 50 mA sink current​
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• Operation: Light-ON / Dark-ON (Auto-setting on teaching)​
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• Output 2 (OUT):
• Type: NPN open-collector transistor​
• Maximum Sink Current: 50 mA​
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• Applied Voltage: 30 V DC or less​
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• Residual Voltage: 1.5 V or less at 50 mA sink current​
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• Operation: Inverted operation of Output 1​
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• Response Time:
• Mark Mode: 45 µs or less​
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• Color Mode: 150 µs or less​
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• Teaching Input:
• Type: NPN non-contact input​
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• Signal Condition: High: +5 V to +V, or open; Low: 0 to +2 V (source current: 0.5 mA or less)​
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• Input Impedance: Approximately 10 kΩ​
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• Digital Display: 4-digit red LED​
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• Sensitivity Setting:
• Mark Mode: 2-level teaching / Full-auto teaching​
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• Color Mode: 1-level teaching​
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• Fine Sensitivity Adjustment: Incorporated​
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• Timer Function: Variable ON-delay / OFF-delay timer (1 to 500 ms, 9 levels variable)​
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• Protection Rating: IP67 (IEC)​
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• Ambient Temperature:
• Operating: 0°C to 55°C (No dew condensation or icing allowed)​
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• Storage: -20°C to 70°C​
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• Ambient Humidity: 35% to 85% RH​
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• Weight: Approximately 120 grams​
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• Accessory: M4 (length 30 mm) screw with washers: 2 pcs​
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