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The Panasonic GX-F12A is an advanced inductive proximity sensor designed for the reliable detection of metallic objects in industrial environments. Utilizing non-contact inductive sensing technology, the GX-F12A provides precise and durable detection, minimizing mechanical wear and extending the sensor’s operational life. With a 12mm sensing range, it is ideal for applications that require medium-range detection of metallic objects in automated systems.
This sensor features a compact and robust design with an IP67-rated housing, making it both dustproof and waterproof. It is specifically engineered to withstand harsh industrial environments exposed to moisture, dust, and dirt, ensuring continuous and reliable operation in such conditions. The GX-F12A operates with a 10–30 VDC power supply and offers a PNP output, making it compatible with most industrial control systems for seamless integration.
With high-speed response times, the GX-F12A ensures fast and efficient detection, making it ideal for high-speed operations in manufacturing and assembly lines. Its low power consumption ensures energy efficiency, contributing to reduced operational costs and making it an environmentally friendly option for long-term use. The compact size of the sensor allows for easy installation in tight spaces, offering flexibility in environments with limited room for equipment.
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Product name | GX-F12A |
| Part number | UGXF12A |
| Item | Performance characteristics |
| Max. Operation Distance | 4.0 mm 0.158 in plus or minus 8 % (Note) The maximum operation distance stands for the maximum distance for which the sensor can detect the standard sensing object. |
| Stable Sensing Range | 0 to 3.3 mm 0 to 0.130 in (Note) 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. |
| Standard Sensing Object | Iron sheet 20 × 20 × t 1 mm 0.787 × 0.787 × t 0.039 in |
| Hysteresis | 20 % or less of operation distance(with standard sensing object) |
| Repeatability | Along sensing axis, perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.04 mm 0.002 in or less |
| Supply Voltage | 12 to 24 V DC +10/-15 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less |
| Current Consumption | 15 mA or less |
| Output | NPN open-collector transistor - Maximum sink current: 100 mA - Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) - Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current) |
| Output: Output Operation | Normally open |
| Output: Utilization Category | DC-12 or DC-13 |
| Max. Response Frequency | 500 Hz |
| Operation Indicator | Orange LED(lights up when the output is ON) |
| Ambient Temperature | -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉ , Storage: - 40 to +85 ℃ - 40 to +185 ※ |
| Protection | IP68 (IEC), IP68g (JEM) (Note) Panasonic Electric Works SUNX's IP68 test method 1. Immerse at 0 m below 0 ℃ +32 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. Then, immerse at 0 m below +70 ℃ +158 ℉ water surface and leave for 30 min. 2. Regard the heat shock test in 1 as one cycle and perform 20 cycles. 3. Leave in water at a depth of 1 m 3.281 ft in water for 500 hours. 4. After tests 1 to 3, insulation resistance, voltage withstandability, current consumption, and sensing ranges must meet the standard values. (Note) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. |
| Ambient Humidity | 45 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 95 % RH |
| Voltage Withstandability | 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure |
| Insulation Resistance | 50 MΩ , or more, with 500 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure |
| Vibration Resistance | 10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm 0.118 in double amplitude (Max. 20 G) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each |
| Shock Resistance | 10,000 m/s2 acceleration (1,000 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each |
| Sensing Range Variation: Temperature Characteristics | Over ambient temperature range -25 to +70 ℃ -13 to +158 ℉: Within plus or minus 8 % of sensing range at +23 ℃ +73 ℉ |
| Sensing Range Variation: Voltage Characteristics | Within plus or minus 2 % for +10/-15 % fluctuation of the supply voltage |
| Material | Enclosure: PBT Indicator part: Polyester |
| Cable | 0.15 mm2 3-core oil, heat and cold resistant 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. |
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