Name: Panasonic EX-13SA-PN Ultra-slim Thru-Beam Photo Sensor - INOSAKI
SKU: Pananonic-EX-13SA-PN
Price: 78.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Technical Overview

Ultra-slim 3.5mm through-beam sensor with 500mm range, 0.5ms response, and 1.0mm object detection. IP67 rated, 12-24VDC, ideal for precision industrial tasks.

Key Features

Ultra-slim body, just 3.5 mm thick.
Super narrow-beam allows closer side-by-side mounting without slit masks, minimizing interference.
Through-beam sensing with Red LED light source.
Sensing range of 500 mm (0.5m).
PNP open-collector output, Light-ON mode.
Built-in amplifier.
Detects opaque objects as small as Ø1.0 mm.
IP67 protection for industrial environments.
Fast response time of 0.5 ms or less.
Operating supply voltage from 12 to 24 VDC.
Equipped with a 2-meter connection cable.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Sensing Method	Through-Beam
Sensing Range	500 mm (0.5 m)
Minimum Detectable Object	Ø1.0 mm opaque object
Supply Voltage	12 to 24 VDC ±10% (Ripple P-P 10% or less)
Current Consumption	Emitter: 10 mA or less; Receiver: 10 mA or less
Output Type	PNP Open-Collector Transistor
Maximum Output Current	50 mA
Applied Output Voltage	30 VDC or less (between output and +V)
Residual Output Voltage	2 V or less (at 50 mA), 1 V or less (at 16 mA)
Output Mode	Light-ON
Response Time	0.5 ms or less
Repeatability	0.05 mm or less (perpendicular to sensing axis)
Light Source	Red LED
Operation Indicator	Orange LED (output ON)
Stability Indicator	Green LED (stable light/dark condition)
Protection Rating	IP67 (IEC)
Operating Temperature	-25 to +55 °C (-13 to +131 °F)
Ambient Humidity	35 to 85 % RH (no dew condensation or icing)
Ambient Illuminance	Incandescent light: 3,000 lx at light-receiving face
Voltage Withstandability	1,000 V AC for 1 min (between all supply terminals and enclosure)
Insulation Resistance	20 MΩ or more (250 VDC megger, between all supply terminals and enclosure)
Pollution Degree	3 (Industrial environment)
Cable Length	2 meters
Body Material	Polyethylene terephthalate (Enclosure), Polyarylate (Lens)
Physical Weight (kg)	0
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	2.05 x 1 x 0.35

Industrial Applications

1. Precision Component Detection in Automated Assembly Lines

The EX-13SA-PN's ultra-slim profile (0.35 cm thick) allows seamless integration into densely packed automated assembly machinery. Its narrow beam and ability to detect objects as small as Ø1.0 mm, coupled with a fast 0.5 ms response time, make it ideal for precisely sensing miniature components on high-speed conveyors in electronics or medical device manufacturing.

Problem Solved

Ensures accurate and rapid detection of minute components, preventing assembly errors and bottlenecks in high-throughput, space-constrained automation systems.

Automated assemblyMiniature component detectionHigh-speed sensingSpace-constrainedPrecision placement0.35 cm thicknessØ1.0 mm object detection0.5 ms response time

2. Material Edge Alignment in Web Handling Systems

For sensitive web handling processes involving thin films, paper, or textiles, the sensor's narrow beam and excellent repeatability (0.05 mm or less) enable precise edge detection. The 500 mm sensing range offers flexible mounting, while the IP67 protection ensures reliable operation in dusty or mildly wet industrial environments common in material processing.

Problem Solved

Maintains precise material alignment, reducing waste and ensuring consistent product quality by accurately detecting and monitoring web edges in real-time.

Web guidingEdge detectionMaterial processingThin filmHigh accuracyRepeatabilityIP67500 mm sensing range0.05 mm repeatability

3. Small Object Counting and Presence Sensing in Packaging Machinery

The EX-13SA-PN is perfectly suited for counting or verifying the presence of small items within packaging lines, such as pharmaceuticals or tiny hardware. Its narrow beam and 1.0 mm minimum detectable object size ensure reliable counting. The quick 0.5 ms response time supports high-speed packaging operations, and the IP67 housing guarantees durability against dust and occasional cleaning sprays.

Problem Solved

Provides accurate counting and verification of small products, improving quality control, reducing errors, and supporting high-speed operations in automated packaging applications.

Object countingPresence sensingPackaging automationQuality controlHigh-throughputPharmaceutical packagingØ1.0 mm object detection0.5 ms response timeIP67