Panasonic CX-462A Photoelectric Switch Sensor 

Panasonic CX-462A-C05, CX-462A-P-C05 Photoelectric Switch Sensor CX462AC05 12~24V DC 15mA or less 10 To 70mm Range NPN/PNP open collector transistor IP67 

The Panasonic CX-462A is a compact photoelectric sensor, part of the CX-400 series. It is a diffuse-reflective type sensor, meaning the emitter and receiver are in a single housing and detect objects by sensing the light reflected from them. The sensor is designed for industrial automation applications and comes in multiple variations based on output configuration. 

Key specifications

• Sensor type: Compact photoelectric sensor, diffuse-reflective.
• Sensing range: 10 to 70 mm.
• Operating modes:
  • Light-ON (L-ON): Output turns on when light is received (detecting).
  • Dark-ON (D-ON): Output turns on when light is not received (not detecting).
• Spot size: 3 x 30 mm.
• Supply voltage: 12 to 24 V DC (±10% ripple).
• Current consumption: 15 mA or less.
• Response time: 1 ms or less.
• Protection rating: IP67.
• Body material: PBT.

Available model variations

The primary variations of the CX-462A are determined by the output configuration:

CX-462A-C05 (NPN output): Uses an NPN open collector transistor output.
CX-462A-P-C05 (PNP output): Uses a PNP open collector transistor output.

Features

• Trigonometric sensing: The sensor uses a 2-segment light-receiving element to perform a trigonometric calculation. This allows it to detect objects stably by minimizing the effect of glossy surfaces and background interference.
• Adjustable range: The sensing distance can be adjusted using a 5-turn range adjuster.
• Operational indicators: It includes a green stability indicator and an orange operation indicator for easy setup and monitoring.

Potential applications

Due to its compact size and stable sensing capabilities, the CX-462A is suitable for detecting objects in various industrial automation settings, particularly where space is limited or where objects with glossy surfaces or similar backgrounds need to be differentiated.