Due to the customized IC and optical design, high precision detection is fulfilled with directivity and visibility achievable only by laser. The laser adopted is Class 1 (IEC / JIS / FDA / GB) laser that is safe to use, so that there is no need to separate the areas of sensor usage.

Specifications

Thru-beam type

Type		Thru-beam
Type		Minute object detection	Long sensing range
Model No.	NPN output	EX-L211	EX-L212
Model No.	PNP output	EX-L211-P	EX-L212-P
CE marking directive compliance		EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Sensing range		1 m 3.281 ft	3 m 9.843 ft
Emission spot size (Typical)		Approx. 6 × 4 mm 0.236 × 0.157 in (vertical × horizontal) (at a sensing distance of 1 m)	Approx. 8 × 5.5 mm 0.315 × 0.217 in (vertical × horizontal) (at a sensing distance of 1 m) (Note 2)
Sensing object		Opaque object of ø2 mm ø0.079 in or more	Opaque object of ø3 mm ø0.118 in or more
Minimum sensing object (Typical) (Note 3)		Opaque object of ø0.3 mm ø0.012 in	–
Repeatability		Perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.05 mm 0.0020 in or less
Repeatability (Typical) (perpendicular to sensing axis) (Note 3)		0.01 mm 0.0004 in or less (all area)	–
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		Emitter: 10 mA or less, Receiver: 10 mA or less
Output		<NPN output type> NPN open-collector transistor ・Maximum sink current: 50 mA ・Applied voltage: 26.4 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) ・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 50 mA sink current) 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current) <PNP output type> PNP open-collector transistor ・Maximum source current: 50 mA ・Applied voltage: 26.4 V DC or less (between output and +V) ・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 50 mA source current) 1 V or less (at 16 mA source current)
	Output operation	Light-ON / Dark-ON selectable by the output operation switching input
	Short-circuit protection	Incorporated (short-circuit protection / inverse polarity protection)
Response time		0.5 ms or less
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) (incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Stability indicator		Green LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition) (incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Power indicator		Green LED (lights up when the power is ON) (incorporated on the emitter)
Sensitivity adjuster		Continuously variable adjuster (receiver)	–
Protection		IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature		-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉ (No dew condensation or no icing condition), Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ -22 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminance		Incandescent light: 3,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance		10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance		500 m/s² acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element		Red semiconductor laser Class 1 (IEC / JIS / FDA / GB) (Note 4) (Maximum output: 390 μW, Peak emission wavelength: 655 nm 0.026 mil)
Material		Enclosure: Polybutylene terephthalate, Front cover: Acylic, Lens: Glass, Indicator part: Polyarylate
Cable		0.15 mm² 4-core (emitter of a thru-beam type: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 50 m 164.042 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable (thru-beam type: Total 100 m 328.084 ft both emitter and receiver).
Weight		Net weight: Emitter; 40 g approx., Receiver; 40 g approx., Gross weight: 90 g approx.
Accessory		MS-EXL2-2 (Mounting plate): 2 pcs.

Notes :

1)	Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉
2)	In the case sensing distance is 3 m 9.843 ft, the emission spot size is H 17 × W 11 mm H 0.669 × W 0.433 in (visual reference value).
3)	Typical values when the sensitivity adjuster is optimally adjusted.
4)	This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019, issued by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) under the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).

Reflective type

Type		Retroreflective	Spot reflective
Type		Long sensing range	Minute object detection
Model No.	NPN output	EX-L291	EX-L221
Model No.	PNP output	EX-L291-P	EX-L221-P
CE marking directive compliance		EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Sensing range		4 m 13.123 ft (Note 2)	45 to 300 mm 1.772 to 11.811 in (Note 3)
Emission spot size (Typical)		Approx. 6 × 4 mm 0.236 × 0.157 in (vertical x horizontal) (at a sensing distance of 1 m) (Note 4)	ø1 mm ø0.039 in or less (at a sensing distance of 300 mm)
Sensing object		Opaque translucent object of ø25 mm ø0.984 in or more	Opaque, translucent or transparent object (Note 7)
Minimum sensing object (Typical) (Note 5)		–	Gold wire of ø0.01 mm ø0.0004 in
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance
Repeatability		Perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.2 mm 0.0080 in or less
Repeatability (Typical) (perpendicular to sensing axis) (Note 5)		–	0.02 mm 0.0008 in or less (at 100 to 200 mm sensing distance)
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		<NPN output type> NPN open-collector transistor ・Maximum sink current: 50 mA ・Applied voltage: 26.4 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) ・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 50 mA sink current) 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current) <PNP output type> PNP open-collector transistor ・Maximum source current: 50 mA ・Applied voltage: 26.4 V DC or less (between output and +V) ・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 50 mA source current) 1 V or less (at 16 mA source current)
	Output operation	Light-ON / Dark-ON selectable by the output operation switching input
	Short-circuit protection	Incorporated (short-circuit protection / inverse polarity protection)
Response time		0.5 ms or less
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) (incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Stability indicator		Green LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition) (incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Automatic interference prevention function		Incorporated (Two sensors can be mounted close together.)
Sensitivity adjuster		Continuously variable adjuster
Protection		IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature		-10 to +55 ℃ +14 to +131 ℉ (No dew condensation or no icing condition), Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ -22 to +158 ℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Ambient illuminance		Incandescent light: 3,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face
Voltage withstandability		1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance		20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance		10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude (10 G max.) in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance		500 m/s² acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Emitting element		Red semiconductor laser Class 1 (IEC / JIS / FDA / GB) (Note 6) (Maximum output: EX-L291□ 0.5 mW, EX-L221□ 2 mW, Peak emission wavelength: 655 nm 0.026 mil)
Material		Enclosure: Polybutylene terephthalate, Front cover: Acylic, Lens: Glass, Indicator part: Polyarylate
Cable		0.15 mm² 4-core (emitter of a thru-beam type: 2-core) cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 50 m 164.042 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable.
Weight		Net weight: 45 g approx., Gross weight: 60 g approx.
Accessory		RF-330 (Reflector): 1 pc. MS-EXL2-3 (Mounting plate): 1 pc.	MS-EXL2-3 (Mounting plate): 1 pc.

Notes :

Column 1

1)	Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉
2)	The sensing range is the value for RF-330 reflector. The sensing range represents the actual sensing range of the sensor. The sensing ranges itemized in ” A ” of the table below may vary depending on the shape of sensing object. Be sure to check the operation with the actual sensing object. 1 Refer to “OPTIONS” for the polarizing filter PF-EXL2-1 and the reflector RF-210. 2 When positioning the reflector nearby, the angular characteristic become more narrow. Adjust the angle of a sensor or reflector.
3)	The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy papar (100 × 100 mm 3.937 × 3.937 in) as the object.
4)	In the case sensing distance is 4 m 13.123 ft, the emission spot size is H 18 × W 10 mm H 0.709 × W 0.394 in (visual reference value).
5)	Typical values when the sensitivity adjuster is optimally adjusted.
6)	This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019, issued by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) under the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
7)	Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.

Convergent reflective type

Type		Convergent reflective
Type		Spot	Line spot
Model No.	NPN output	EX-L261	EX-L262
Model No.	PNP output	EX-L261-P	EX-L262-P
CE marking directive compliance		EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Sensing range		20 to 50 mm 0.787 to 1.969 in (Convergent point: 22 mm 0.866 in) (Note 2)	20 to 70 mm 0.787 to 2.756 in (Convergent point: 22 mm 0.866 in) (Note 2)
Emission spot size (Typical)		ø1mm 0.039 in or less (at a sensing distance of 50 mm)	Approx. 5 × 1 mm 0.197 × 0.039 in (vertical × horizontal) (at a sensing distance of 50 mm)
Sensing object		Opaque, translucent or transparent object (Note 5)
Minimum sensing object (Typical) (Note 3)		Gold wire of ø0.01 mm ø0.0004 in	–
Hysteresis		20 % or less of operation distance
Repeatability		Perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.2 mm 0.0080 in or less
Supply voltage		12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less
Current consumption		15 mA or less
Output		<NPN output type> NPN open-collector transistor ・Maximum sink current: 50 mA ・Applied voltage: 26.4 V DC or less (between output and 0 V) ・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 50 mA sink current) 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current) <PNP output type> PNP open-collector transistor ・Maximum source current: 50 mA ・Applied voltage: 26.4 V DC or less (between output and +V) ・Residual voltage: 2 V or less (at 50 mA source current) 1 V or less (at 16 mA source current)
	Output operation	Light-ON / Dark-ON selectable by the output operation switching input
	Short-circuit protection	Incorporated (short-circuit protection / inverse polarity protection)
Response time		0.5 ms or less
Operation indicator		Orange LED (lights up when the output is ON) (incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Stability indicator		Green LED (lights up under stable light received condition or stable dark condition) (incorporated on the receiver for thru-beam type)
Automatic interference prevention function		Incorporated (Two sensors can be mounted close together.)
Sensitivity adjuster		Continuously variable adjuster
Protection		IP67（IEC）
Ambient temperature		-10 to +55℃ +14 to +131℉(No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: –30 to +70℃ –22 to +158℉
Ambient humidity		35 to 85%RH , Storage:35 to 85%RH
Emitting element		Red semiconductor laser Class 1 (IEC / JIS / FDA / GB) (Note 4) (Maximum output: EX-L261□ 1 mW, EX-L262□ 1.3 mW, Peak emission wavelength: 655 nm 0.026 mil)
Material		Enclosure: Polybutylene terephthalate, Front cover: Acylic, Lens: Glass, Indicator part: Polyarylate
Cable		0.15 mm² 4-core cabtyre cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension		Extension up to total 50 m 164.042 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable
Weight		Net weight: 45 g approx., Gross weight: 60 g approx.
Accessory		MS-EXL2-3 (Mounting plate): 1 pc.

Notes :

1)	Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an ambient temperature of +23 ℃ +73.4 ℉
2)	The sensing range is specified for white non-glossy papar (100 × 100 mm 3.937 × 3.937 in) as the object.
3)	Typical values when the sensitivity adjuster is optimally adjusted.
4)	This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019, issued by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) under the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
5)	Make sure to confirm detection with an actual sensor before use.