Separate Amplifier Digital Proximity Sensor

ER-N series

Specs Separate Amplifier Digital Proximity Sensor ER-N series

Sensor head Shielded type Cylindrical type

Model

ER-NH028

ER-NH038

ER-NH054

ER-NH054G

ER-NH080

ER-NH080G

Image

Cable

Standard

Stainless steel
spiral tube

Standard

Stainless steel
spiral tube

Stable detection range

0 to 0.6 mm
0 to 0.02" *1 *2

0 to 0.8 mm
0 to 0.03" *1 *2

0 to 1 mm 0 to 0.04" *1 *2

0 to 2 mm 0 to 0.08" *1 *2

Maximum operating distance

1.2 mm 0.05" *1 *3

2 mm 0.08" *1 *3

3 mm 0.12" *1 *3

5 mm 0.20" *1 *3

Hysteresis distance

Adjustable

Repeatability

1 μm 0.04 Mil *1 *4

2 μm 0.08 Mil *1 *4

Detectable object

Magnetic metal, Non-magnetic metal *5

Standard detectable object (Iron, t = 1 mm 0.04")

5 × 5 mm 0.20" × 0.20"

10 × 10 mm 0.39" × 0.39"

Temperature characteristics

±10% or less of detecting distance at +25°C +77°F (0 to +50°C 32°F to 122°F)
±15% or less of detecting distance at +25°C +77°F (-10 to 0°C 14°F to 32°F, +50 to +60°C 122°F to 140°F)
(For ER-NH028/038/035F/028U) -10 to +15 % or less of detecting distance at +25°C+77°F (0 to +50°C 32°F to 122°F),
-15 to +20 % or less of detecting distance at +25°C +77°F (-10 to 0°C 14°F to 32°F, +50 to +60°C 122°F to 140°F)
*1 *6

Environmental resistance

Enclosure rating

IP67 (IEC60529)

Ambient temperature

-10 to +60°C 14°F to 140°F (no freezing)

Relative humidity

Up to 85% RH (No condensation)

Vibration resistance

10 to 500 Hz; Power spectral density: 0.816 G2/Hz; X, Y, and Z directions

Shock resistance

1000 m/s2 3280.8 ft/s2 (100 G), 10 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions

Material

Detection surface

Epoxy resin

PVC

Phenol resin

Case

SUS304

Cable

PVC

Cable: PVC
Tube: SUS304

PVC

Cable: PVC
Tube: SUS304
End cap: Nickel-plated brass

Sensor head connector

PA66, polycarbonate

Accessories

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Accessories

Weight

Approx. 30 g
1.06 oz

Approx. 40 g
1.41 oz

Approx. 60 g
2.12 oz

Approx. 85 g
3.00 oz

Approx. 60 g
2.12 oz

Approx. 90 g
3.18 oz

*1 The stable detection range, maximum operating distance, repeatability, and temperature characteristics are values for when the operation mode is set to “Normal” using a standard detection object.
*2 The range where 2-point adjustment is normally possible with a detectable object placed within this range and with no detectable object. The stable detection range becomes narrower when in magnetic metal / non-magnetic metal mode.
*3 The maximum distance of the stable detection range and the distance that can be detected under constant temperature when 2-point adjustment is used with no detectable object and the set value is set appropriately.
*4 Values obtained by converting the fluctuation range of the detection amount to the detecting distance under a constant environment using KEYENCE default settings.
*5 Detecting distance varies according to the material and size. See the characteristic diagrams for details.
*6 The value when using the 2-point adjustment function at a distance of 25% of the stable detection range with no detectable object and a standard detectable object at a distance of 50% of the stable detection range.

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Sensor head Shielded type Screw/Thin/Unshielded Cylindrical type

Model

ER-NH100

ER-NH100G

ER-NH035F

ER-NH048F

ER-NH028U

Image

Cable

Standard

Stainless steel
spiral tube

Standard

Stable detection range

0 to 2 mm 0 to 0.08" *1 *2

0 to 1 mm
0 to 0.04" *1 *2

0 to 5 mm
0 to 0.20" *1 *2

0 to 3 mm
0 to 0.12" *1 *2

Maximum operating distance

5 mm 0.20" *1 *3

3 mm 0.12" *1 *3

8 mm 0.31" *1 *3

7 mm 0.28" *1 *3

Hysteresis distance

Adjustable

Repeatability

2 μm 0.08 Mil *1 *4

1 μm 0.04 Mil *1 *4

2 μm 0.08 Mil *1 *4

Detectable object

Magnetic metal, Non-magnetic metal *5

Standard detectable object (Iron, t = 1 mm 0.04")

10 × 10 mm 0.39" × 0.39"

5 × 5 mm
0.20" × 0.20"

15 × 15 mm
0.59" × 0.59"

10 × 10 mm
0.39" × 0.39"

Temperature characteristics

±10% or less of detecting distance at +25°C +77°F (0 to +50°C 32°F to 122°F)
±15% or less of detecting distance at +25°C +77°F (-10 to 0°C 14°F to 32°F, +50 to +60°C 122°F to 140°F)
(For ER-NH028/038/035F/028U) -10 to +15 % or less of detecting distance at +25°C+77°F (0 to +50°C 32°F to 122°F),
-15 to +20 % or less of detecting distance at +25°C +77°F (-10 to 0°C 14°F to 32°F, +50 to +60°C 122°F to 140°F)
*1 *6

Environmental resistance

Enclosure rating

IP67 (IEC60529)

Ambient temperature

-10 to +60°C 14°F to 140°F (no freezing)

Relative humidity

Up to 85% RH (No condensation)

Vibration resistance

10 to 500 Hz; Power spectral density: 0.816 G2/Hz; X, Y, and Z directions

Shock resistance

1000 m/s2 3280.8 ft/s2 (100 G), 10 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions

Material

Detection surface

Phenol resin

Epoxy resin

Ceramic

Case

Chrome-plated
brass

SUS304

SUS303

SUS304

Cable

PVC

Cable: PVC
Tube: SUS304
End cap: Nickel-plated brass

PVC

Sensor head connector

PA66, polycarbonate

Accessories

Nut: Chrome-plated brass

M2 screw/nut/spring washer/
flat washer: Iron nickel plating

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Accessories

M10 nut × 2

M2 screw/nut/
spring washer/
flat washer ×2 each

Weight

Approx. 65 g
2.29 oz

Approx. 100 g
3.53 oz

Approx. 40 g
1.41 oz

Approx. 65 g
2.29 oz

Approx. 35 g
1.24 oz

*1 The stable detection range, maximum operating distance, repeatability, and temperature characteristics are values for when the operation mode is set to “Normal” using a standard detection object.
*2 The range where 2-point adjustment is normally possible with a detectable object placed within this range and with no detectable object. The stable detection range becomes narrower when in magnetic metal / non-magnetic metal mode.
*3 The maximum distance of the stable detection range and the distance that can be detected under constant temperature when 2-point adjustment is used with no detectable object and the set value is set appropriately.
*4 Values obtained by converting the fluctuation range of the detection amount to the detecting distance under a constant environment using KEYENCE default settings.
*5 Detecting distance varies according to the material and size. See the characteristic diagrams for details.
*6 The value when using the 2-point adjustment function at a distance of 25% of the stable detection range with no detectable object and a standard detectable object at a distance of 50% of the stable detection range.

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Amplifier unit

Model

ER-N11

ER-N12

ER-N11C *6

ER-N10

Image

Type

Separate amplifier Amplifier unit Main unit (cable type)

Separate amplifier Amplifier unit Expansion unit (cable type)

Separate amplifier Amplifier unit Main unit (expansion not supported) (M8 connector type) *7

Separate amplifier Amplifier unit Expansion unit (zero line type)

No. of control outputs

2

2 *8

None *9

No. of external inputs

1

1 *8

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Temperature characteristics

±8% or less of detecting distance at +25°C +77°F (-25 to +55°C -13°F to +131°F) *1

Response time

150 μs *2/ 300 μs *2/ 1 ms / 4 ms / 16 ms / 64 ms (switchable)

Network compatibility

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NU Series

IO-Link (Specification v1.1/COM2 (38.4 kbps))

NU Series

Function

Operation mode

Normal / Magnetic metal / Non-magnetic metal / Hybrid

Timer function

Timer OFF / Off Delay / On Delay / One Shot / On-Off Delay / On-Delay One Shot

I/O

Control output

Open-collector, 30 VDC or less, PNP/NPN switchable
When used as a solitary unit: 100 mA or less for 1 output; 100 mA or less in total for 2 outputs / When used as an expansion unit: 50 mA or less in total for 2 outputs
Residual voltage: 1.7 V or less (Output current: 10 mA or less) / 2.4 V or less (Output current: 10 to 100 mA)

External input

Tuning / Detection stop / Zero shift / Hold value reset (switchable)
Short-circuit current: 1.5 mA or less; Input time: 3 ms or more ON, 20 ms or more OFF (When tuning is selected: 25 ms or more ON, 25 ms or more OFF)

Additional expansion units

Up to 8 units (9 units connected in total including the main unit); Up to 16 units when connecting an ER-N10 to an NU Series device

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Up to 8 units (9 units connected in total including the main unit); Up to 16 units when connecting an ER-N10 to an NU Series device

Protection circuit

Protection against reverse power connection, output overcurrent, output surge, and reverse output connection

No. of mutual interference prevention units

OFF / 4 units / 8 units (selectable) *3

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OFF / 4 units / 8 units (selectable) *3

Power supply

Power voltage

18 to 30 VDC *4 (including 10% or less ripple (P-P)), Class 2

Power consumption (excluding load current)

1110 mW or less (47 mA or less at 24 V, 62 mA or less at 18 V)

830 mW or less
(35 mA or less at 24 V, 47 mA or less at 18 V)

Environmental resistance

Ambient temperature

Operation: -25 to +55°C -13°F to +131°F *5, Storage: -30 to 70°C -22°F to +158°F (no freezing)

Relative humidity

Operation/storage: Up to 85% RH (no condensation)

Vibration resistance

10 to 500 Hz; Power spectral density: 0.816 G2/Hz; X, Y, and Z directions

Shock resistance

500 m/s2 1640.4 ft/s2 (50 G), 10 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions

Case material

Main unit and cover: Polycarbonate, FG terminal: Copper/iron, Sheet metal: Aluminum alloy, M8 connector metal: Nickel-plated brass

Accessories

Instruction manual

Weight

Approx. 90 g 3.18 oz

Approx. 55 g 1.94 oz

Approx. 50 g 1.77 oz

*1 The value when the operation mode is set to “Normal”, using the 2-point adjust function at a distance of 25% of the stable detection range with no detectable object, and a standard detectable object is placed at a distance of 50% of the stable detection range.
*2 150 μs and 300 μs are selectable only when the operation mode is set to “Normal”.
*3 The response time changes as follows when 4 or 8 units are selected as the number of interference prevention units. When set to 4 units: 5 ms / 10 ms / 40 ms / 170 ms / 700 ms (switchable), When set to 8 units: 10 ms / 20 ms / 70 ms / 300 ms / 1.2 s (switchable)
*4 Use a power voltage of 20 V or more when connecting 4 or more expansion units.
*5 When 1 or 2 units are added: -25 to +55°C -13°F to +131°F; when 3 to 10 units are added: -25 to +50°C -13°F to +122°F; when 11 to 16 units are added: -25 to +45°C -13°F to +113°F. When using two outputs, one unit is counted as two units. The prescribed values for the operating ambient temperature assume the sensor amplifier is mounted on a DIN rail installed on a metal surface. Exercise special care when installing the product in an airtight space.
*6 Supports IO-Link specification v1.1/COM2 (38.4 kbps).
*7 Ensure the power cable is no longer than 30 m 98.4' for M8 connector types and no longer than 20 m 65.6' with IO-Link connections.
*8 Output 2 and the external input are selectable.
*9 Counts as 1 output when connecting multiple units to the FS-MC8P/MC8N or NU Series.

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