Panasonic VF2 Series, VF Series Instruction Manual

(Unit: mm)

Sensor output

DC relay

+ DC

- power

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Photoelectric Sensor

Terminal Connection Type

Multi-voltage Relay Contact Output

DC-voltage Non-contact Output

VF Series

VF2 Series

SPECIFICATIONS

1

Multi-voltage relay contact output

DC-voltage non-contact output

Type

Thru-

Retroreflective

Thru-

Retroreflective

Diffuse

With

polarizing

Diffuse reflective

With

polarizing

beam

beam

reflective

filters

0QVG

filters

0QVG

Item

Model No. (Note 1)

VF-M10 T

VF-RM5 T

VF-PRM3

VF-D500 T

VF-D1000 T

VF2-M10

VF2-RM5

VF2-PRM3

VF2-D500

Sensing range

10m

0.1 to 5m

0.2 to 3m

500mm

1m

10m

0.1 to 5m

0.2 to 3m

500mm

(Note 3)

(Note 3)

(Note 4)

(Note 4)

(Note 3)

(Note 3)

(Note 4)

Hysteresis

15% or less of op-

10% or less of op-

eration distance

eration distance

Supply voltage

24 to 240V AC -+1015 % or 12

to 240V DC -+1015 %

12 to 24V DC

10%

Emitter:

3VA or less

Average:

3VA or less

Emitter:

Power / Current

1.5W or less

25mA or less

45mA or less

consumption

Receiver:

(Average: 1.5W or less)

Receiver:

3VA or less

25mA or less

Average:

1.5W or less

Relay contact 1a

NPN transistor universal

Switching capacity: 250V 1A AC (resistive load)

30V 2A DC (resistive load)

Maximum sink current: 100mA

Output

Electrical life: 500,000 or more switching operations

Applied voltage: 30V DC or less

(switching frequency 3,600 operations/hour)

PNP open-collector transistor

Mechanical life: 100,000,000 or more switching operations

Maximum source current: 100mA

(switching frequency 36,000 operations/hour)

Response time

20ms or less

3ms or less

Protection

IP66 (IEC)

Ambient temperature

-10 to +60 (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +70

Ambient humidity

35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH

Material

Enclosure: PBT, Lens: Acrylic (front surface of retroreflective type sensor with

polarizing filters: Triacetate)

Emitter:

Emitter:

Weight

75g approx.

95g approx.

70g approx.

85g approx.

Receiver:

Receiver:

95g approx.

85g approx.

MS-N70 (Sensor mounting bracket): 1 set, Gland and gland washer: 1 set Gland packing (large / small 1 No. each): 1 set, VF-SKG (Short-circuit metal joint): 1 pc. for the VF series

RF-230 (Reflector): 1 pc. for the retroreflective type sensor

Accessories Adjusting screwdriver: 1 pc. for the diffuse reflective type sensor and for sensors with timer functions 2 sets of sensor mounting bracket, gland, gland washer and gland packing are attached for the thru-beam type sensors.

Notes: 1) The model No. with suffix 'T' stands for the timer incorporated models.

The model No. with suffix 'P' shown on the label affixed to the thru-beam type sensor is the emitter, 'D' shown on the label is the receiver.

(e.g.) Thru-beam type sensor emitter: VF-M10P, Thru-beam type sensor receiver: VF-M10D

2)The retroreflective type sensor with polarizing filters may not stably detect specular or glossy objects through transparent film since light is polarized by the transparent film. For details, refer to ' 9 RETROREFLECTIVE TYPE SENSOR WITH POLARIZING FILTERS'.

3)The sensing range for the retroreflective type sensor are specified for the

RF-230 reflector. Further, the sensing range is the possible setting range for the reflector. The sensor can detect an object less than 0.1m (VF-PRM3, VF2-PRM3: 0.2m) away.

4)The sensing range of the diffuse reflective type sensor is specified for white non-glossy paper (200 200mm) as the object.

2 CAUTIONS

This product has been developed / produced for inductrial use. Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring.

Take care that wrong wiring will damage the sensor. Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.

If power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, ensure that the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the power supply is connected to an actual ground.

In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, inverter motor, etc.) is used in the vicinity of this product, 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 power lines or put them in the same raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction.

Take care that the sensor is not directly exposed to fluorescent lamp from a rapidstarter lamp, a high frequency lighting device or sunlight etc., as it may affect the sensing performance.

Do not use during the initial transient time (VF series: 200ms, VF2 series: 50ms) after the power supply is switched on.

The cable length should be up to 100m.

When connecting the induction load for a load, such as DC relay, the measure against surge

should be done, as shown in the figure right.

This sensor is suitable for indoor use only.

Do not use this sensor in places having excessive vapor, dust, etc., or where it may come in direct contact with water, or corrosive gas.

Take care that the sensor does not come in direct contact with water, oil, grease, organic solvents, such as, thinner etc., or strong acid, and alkaline.

The following items are required, as conditions for use of VF series in order to conform to CE.

The output applied voltage should be the same as the supply voltage of the sensor.

Be sure to add a short-circuit protection (a fuse or a breaker) to the power supply input and the output.

Thank you very much for using SUNX products. Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and thoroughly for the correct and optimum use of this product. Kindly keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference.

		Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection.
		In case of using sensing devices for personnel protection, use
		products which meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, ANSI or
	WARNING	IEC etc., for personnel protection applicable in each region or
		country.

3 MOUNTING

The tightening torque should be 0.78N m or less.

Sensor mounting bracket

MS-N70

(Accessory)

4 I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS

Multi-voltage relay contact output / VF series

	Multi-
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	circuit
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Sensor	Output relay
	Internal circuit

Terminal No.

Power supply 24 to 240V AC

or 12 to 240V DC

Relay contact (1a)

+10-15 %

+10-15 %

Note: The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor has only two terminals for power supply (terminal No. and ).

DC-voltage non-contact output / VF2 series
			Terminal No.
	10	D1	+V
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>circuit	ZD1	D2	100mA max.		+
	Tr1		PNP OUT	Load		12 to 24V DC
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Sensor	4.7k		Load
					-	10%
			NPN OUT
	Tr2
	ZD2			100mA max.
			0V
	Internal circuit		Users' circuit

Note: The emitter of the thru-beam type sensor has only two terminals for power supply (terminal No. and ).

Symbols... D1: Reverse supply polarity protection diode

D2: Reverse current protection diode

ZD1, ZD2: Surge absorption zener diode

Tr1: PNP output transistor

Tr2: NPN output transistor

5 WIRING

Prepare the cable end as shown below.

To maintain a watertight performance, the cable should have an outer diameter between 6 to 10mm with a smooth covering material that allows the gland to be securely tightened, however, the tightening torque of the screw should be of 0.96 to 1.44N m.

	80mm
		}Output
		}Power
	65mm	supply
Cable		Gland

			Gland washer	Gland packing (2 Nos. enclosed)
	Outer dia: 6 to 10mm
	Conductor cross section area:			Small hole: For	6 to	8mm cable
	0.25 to 0.75mm2			Large hole: For	8 to	10mm cable

Check the terminal No. first and		Terminal No.
connect from the terminal No. .
However, the tightening torque of
the screw should be of 0.48N m or	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>}	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>}
less.	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Power supply	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Output

Fix the cover with the mounting screw.

However, the tightening torque of the screw should be of 0.48 to 0.76N m.

Dimensions of the suitable crimp terminals

	Round type			Y-shaped type
3.6 or more		10 or less		3.6 or more	10 or less
7		7	7		7
or less		or less	or less		or less
		19 or less			19 or less
		(After crimping)			(After crimping)

Note: Use crimp terminals with insulating sleeves.

Recommended crimp terminal: Nominal size 1.25 3.5

Receiver

6 MOUNTING THE SHORT-CIRCUIT METAL JOINT (VF-SKG) (Accessory for VF series)

If the sensor and the load are supplied power from the same power supply, the number of wires can be reduced by one by using the enclosed short-circuit metal joint.

	Connection example
			Terminal No.
		Multi-
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>circuit	voltage	Power supply
		circuit
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Sensor		Load
		Output relay	Short-circuited by the short-
			circuit metal joint (VF-SKG)

	How to mount	Short-circuit
	Loosen the screws on terminals and .
		metal joint

Mount the short-circuit metal joint VF-SKG on the terminals as shown on the right.

7 ADJUSTMENTS

Adjust the sensitivity, observing the

Operation mode switch

operation indicator (red). However,

Sensing

Light-ON

Dark-ON

since the condition for lighting up of

condition

the indicator depends on the com-

(LIGHT ON)

(DARK ON)

bination of the sensing condition

Light

Lights up

Lights off

and the selected operation Light-

Dark

Lights off

Lights up

ON / Dark-ON, verify if from the ta-

ble on the light.

1

2

For the sensor with timer, be sure to adjust in the state where

the timer function is not operating. As shown in the figure right,

set the timer operation mode switches to '3' and '4' respectively.

Timer

3

4

operation

mode switch

Beam alignment

Thru-beam type sensor

Set the operation mode switch to the Light-ON mode position (LIGHT ON side). Placing the emitter and the receiver face to face along a straight line, move the

	emitter in the up, down, left and right di-
	rections, in order to determine the range	Sensing
	of the light received condition with the
		object
	help of the operation indicator (red).
	Then, set the emitter at the center of	Emitter
	this range.
	Similarly, adjust for up, down, left and
	right angular movement of the emitter.	Operation
	Further, perform the angular adjustment	indicator
	for the receiver also.	(Red)

Retroreflective type sensor

Set the operation mode switch to the Light-ON mode position (LIGHT ON side). Placing the sensor and the reflector face to face along a straight line, move the reflector in the up, down, left and right

directions, in order to determine the	Sensing
	object
range of the light received condition
with the help of the operation indicator
(red). Then, set the reflector at the cen-
ter of this range.		Reflector
Similarly, adjust for up, down, left and	Operation
right angular movement of the reflector.	indicator
Further, perform the angular adjustment	(Red)
for the sensor also.	Sensor

Sensitivity adjustment

Diffuse reflective type sensor

Operation indicator (Red)

Turn the sensitivity adjuster fully counterclockwise to the minimum sensing range position, MIN.

Place an object at the required distance from the sensor, turn the sensitivity adjuster gradually clockwise, and find out point where the sensor changes to the light received condition.

Remove the object, turn the sensitivity adjuster further clockwise, and find out point where the sensor changes to the light received condition again with only the background.

When the sensor does not go to the light received condition even if the adjuster is fully turned clockwise, point is this extreme point.

The optimum position to stably detect objects is the center point between and .

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>MAX	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>MAX	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>1 2	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>3 4
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>MIN	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>MIN
Sensitivity		Operation
adjuster		mode switch
Not	Sensing range
sensing			Optimum
range			position
MIN	MAX
			Sensing
			object

Operation

indicator

(Red) Sensor

8 RETROREFLECTIVE TYPE SENSOR

Please take care of the following points	Make L sufficiently				L
when detecting materials having a gloss.	long
Make L, shown in the diagram, sufficient-	Sensing
ly long.	object					10 to 30
Install at an angle of 10 to 30 degrees to
the sensing object.
* Retroreflective type sensor with polariz-	Reflector				Glossy
ing filters do not need the above adjust-
					surface
ment.

9 RETROREFLECTIVE TYPE SENSOR WITH POLARIZING FILTERS

If a shiny object is covered or wrapped with a transparent film, such as those described below, the retroreflective type sensor with polarizing filters may not be able to detect it.

In that case, take the following measures given below.

<Example of sensing objects>

Can wrapped by clear film

Aluminum sheet covered by plastic film

Gold or silver color (glossy) label or wrapping paper

<Measures>

Tilt the sensor with respect to the sensing object while fitting. Reduce the sensitivity.

Increase the distance between the sensor and the sensing object.

10 TIMER FUNCTION (Only timer incorporated models)

The timer incorporated models have three types of convenient timer functions in addition to the normal operation.

Operation indicator	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>MAX	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>MAX 1 2	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>3 4
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>MIN	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>MIN	Timer operation
lights up when the			mode switch
output is ON.
Sensitivity adjuster	Timer	Operation
(Diffuse reflective type sensor only)	adjuster	mode switch

	1	2			Sensing			Beam-
					condition
Output			Timer
								received
mode	3	4	mode					Beam-
selection			selection		Operation			interrupted
			1	2	Light-received			ON
Light-ON					normal			OFF
			3	4	operation
mode
			1	2		T		ON
					Light-received
			3	4	ON-delay			OFF
			1	2	Light-received			ON
						T	T	T
					OFF-delay
			3	4				OFF
LIGHT ON			1	2	Light-received			ON
						T	T	T
					ONE SHOT
			3	4				OFF
			1	2	Light-interrupted			ON
Dark-ON					normal			OFF
			3	4	operation
mode
			1	2				ON
					Light-interrupted
DARK ON						T	T	T
			3	4	ON-delay
								OFF
			1	2	Light-interrupted			ON
						T
			3	4	OFF-delay			OFF
			1	2	Light-interrupted			ON
						T	T	T
					ONE SHOT
			3	4				OFF

Timer period: T = 0.1 to 5 sec. (variable)

11 SLIT MASK (OPTIONAL)

(Exclusively for thru-beam type sensor)

With the slit mask (OS-VF- ), the sensor can detect a small object. However, the sensing range is reduced when the slit mask is mounted.

Slit mask applied	Assembly	Min. sensing object		Sensing range
Without slit mask			20mm	10m
OS-VF-6 12	Slit on one side		20mm	4m
(6 12mm)	Slit on both sides	6	12mm	3m
OS-VF-3 6	Slit on one side		20mm	2m
(3 6mm)	Slit on both sides	3	6mm	1m

How to mount

Check the directions of the slit mask and press it to the lens surface till you feel a click.

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