AutomationDirect CX5-AN-1A is a CX Series mini rectangular photoelectric sensor designed for diffuse-mode detection with background suppression. It emits a visible red light, senses objects from 15 to 150 mm away, and provides a three-wire NPN normally open (N.O.) output, adjustable via an integrated potentiometer. The compact housing measures about 30 x 15 x 30 mm and uses a plastic body, with a 6.5 ft (2 m) pigtail cable for straightforward wiring. This sensor is well-suited for inline use on conveyors, pick-and-place stations, or packaging lines where background suppression helps ignore non-target surfaces and maintain reliable detection in constrained spaces.
