Panasonic EX-17 Ultra-slim Through-Beam Photoelectric Sensor

USD 97.44

Ultra-slim 3.5mm thick through-beam photoelectric sensor with 500mm sensing range, 0.5ms response, NPN output, and IP67 rating for demanding industrial use.

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Panasonic EX-17 Ultra-slim Through-Beam Photoelectric Sensor

Model Identifier EX-17
Official Part Number EX-17
GTIN Standard NA

Technical Overview

Ultra-slim 3.5mm thick through-beam photoelectric sensor with 500mm sensing range, 0.5ms response, NPN output, and IP67 rating for demanding industrial use.

Key Features

  • Ultra-slim miniature design (3.5 mm thick)
  • Through-beam sensing method
  • 500 mm (19.7 inches) sensing distance
  • Fast response time of 0.5 ms (500 µs)
  • NPN open-collector transistor output
  • Wide supply voltage range: 12 to 24 VDC
  • IP67 ingress protection rating
  • Detection of opaque objects as small as ø2 mm
  • Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable output mode
  • Equipped with operation, incident beam, and stability indicators (LEDs)
  • RoHS Compliant
  • Built-in short-circuit protection

Ultra-slim design, only 3.5mm thick, allows for mounting in extremely small spaces where conventional sensors cannot fit.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
Sensing MethodThrough-Beam
Sensing Distance500 mm
Minimum Detectable Objectø2 mm opaque object
Supply Voltage12 to 24 V DC ±10% (Ripple P-P 10% or less)
Current Consumption25 mA or less
Output TypeNPN open-collector transistor
Maximum Sink Current100 mA
Applied Output Voltage30 V DC or less
Response Time0.5 ms or less
Repeatability0.05 mm or less
Protection RatingIP67 (IEC)
Operating Temperature-25 to +55 ℃
Operating Humidity35 to 85 % RH
Light SourceRed LED (680 nm peak emission wavelength)
Cable Length2 m
Cable Type0.1 mm² 3-core (emitter: 2-core) cabtyre cable
Vibration Resistance10 to 500 Hz frequency, 3 mm double amplitude (20 G max.)
Shock Resistance500 m/s² acceleration (50 G approx.)
Material (Enclosure/Lens/Bifurcation)Polyarylate
Physical Weight (kg)0.06
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)1.45 x 1 x 0.35

Industrial Applications

1. High-Speed Small Part Detection on Conveyor Belts

The EX-17's 500 mm sensing distance and rapid 0.5 ms response time enable precise and quick detection of small objects (min Ø2mm) moving at high speeds on industrial conveyor systems.

Problem Solved

Ensures accurate counting, presence detection, and flow monitoring of rapidly moving small components without missed detections or false triggers.

High-speed detectionSmall object detectionConveyor automation0.5 ms response time500 mm sensing range

2. Packaging Line Synchronization in Harsh Environments

With an IP67 rating and 500 mm sensing range, the sensor reliably detects packages for synchronization on bottling or food packaging lines, even in washdown areas or environments prone to splashes.

Problem Solved

Provides accurate timing for automated processes like sealing, filling, or labeling in wet or dusty conditions, maintaining operational integrity and preventing errors.

IP67 protectionPackaging automationWet environmentLine synchronizationThrough-beam sensing

3. Compact Door/Gate Safety Interlock for Industrial Machinery

The ultra-slim 3.5 mm thick design and through-beam method allow for unobtrusive integration into machine frames, providing reliable open/close detection for safety interlocks on automated doors or gates.

Problem Solved

Enhances machine safety by accurately detecting the position of protective barriers, preventing operation when guards are open, and fitting into tight-clearance areas.

Ultra-slim designSafety interlockMachine guardingCompact integrationDoor position sensing
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