The Panasonic SUNX GX-F15A-P rectangular inductive proximity sensor is engineered for high-performance sensing in demanding industrial applications. Its design prioritizes stability, offering a long sensing range and exceptional temperature characteristics, minimizing variations across different operating conditions. The sensor's robust construction provides resistance to shock, vibration, and impulse noise, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments. It is suitable for applications such as muting control of light curtains, positioning processing equipment, and detecting the presence of metallic objects on part feeders. The doubled conductor thickness on certain models simplifies wiring and crimping, enhancing ease of installation and maintenance.
Maximum operation distance: GX-□6: 1.6 mm (0.063 in), GX-□8: 2.5 mm (0.098 in), GX-□12: 4.0 mm (0.157 in), GX-□15: 5.0 mm (0.197 in), Long sensing range: 8.0 mm (0.315 in)
Stable sensing range: GX-□6: 0 to 1.3 mm (0.051 in), GX-□8: 0 to 2.1 mm (0.083 in), GX-□12: 0 to 3.3 mm (0.130 in), GX-□15: 0 to 4.2 mm (0.165 in), Long sensing range: 0 to 6.7 mm (0.264 in)
Variation at the maximum operation distance: ±8 %
Temperature characteristics vary within: ±8 % within –25 to +70 °C (–13 to +158 °F)
Shock resistance: 1,000 G
Vibration resistance: 10 to 500 Hz
IP rating: IP68G
Conductor thickness: Doubled for GX-□6 / GX-□8 models