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Description
Super-small
Approximately the same size as a general microswitch, the PZ Series photoelectric sensors combine compactness and long-distance detection.
1.18" 30 PZ-51(P) Microswitch

PZ Series
Features
G G G G Super-small IP-67-rated waterproof Bright powerful beam Easy-to-see LED indicators
Detecting Distance
Thrubeam 0 to 7,000 mm (0 to 275.59") Retro-reflective 100 to 2,500 mm (3.94" to 98.43")

Unit: mm

Inch

18 0.71"

0.39" 10

Powerful and versatile

Using a super-bright LED, the PZ Series is very powerful. The PZ51(P) thrubeam type can penetrate even a large amount of accumulated dust or dirt with ease. The PZ-41(P) reflective type is able to detect at a distance even if the target is black or transparent. Example :
PZ-51(P)/51l(P) penetrates up to 22 sheets of white paper (detecting distance: 100 mm 3.94").
Number of sheets 22 20
PZ-41(P)/ PZ-41L(P) 350 mm 13.78" 500 mm 19.69" Black rubber

Diffuse-reflective 0 to 600 mm (0 to 23.62")

PZ-41(P)/41L(P) detects black or transparent targets from a distance.

Transparent bottle

10 4 PZ-51(P)/51L(P) Conventional 5m type 16.4'

150 mm Conventional 500 mm type 5.91" 19.69" 130 mm 5.12"

Transparent bottle Black rubber

Easy-to-see LED indicators

The LED indicators provided on the top of the sensor head project slightly, making them easily visible even from a distance. Examples: Stable operation (Both red and green LEDs light when sensor is in LIGHT-ON mode.) Unstable operation (Green LED turns off and alarm output is activated.)

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Applications

Detection of transparent bottles

Detection of labels on plastic bottles

Differentiates object height

Detection of tires

Specifications
Type Model Detecting distance Detectable object Hysteresis Response time Light source Sensitivity adjustment Operation mode Indicators Control output Alarm output (NPN type only) Power supply Current consumption Enclosure rating Ambient light Ambient temperature Housing Weight (including 2-m 6.6' cable) NPN PNP PZ-51 PZ-51P Thrubeam PZ-51L PZ-51LP PZ-41 PZ-41P Diffuse-reflective PZ-41L PZ-41LP PZ-42 PZ-42P PZ-42L PZ-42LP

0 to 7,000 mm 275.59" Opaque materials (8 x 8 mm 0.31" min.) 1.5 ms max. Infrared LED 1-turn trimmer (240)

0 to 600 mm 23.62"

0 to 80 mm 3.15"

Transparent and opaque materials 20% max. of detecting distance 1 ms max. (2 ms when transmitter's LED operates on different frequency) Infrared LED 1-turn trimmer (240) LIGHT-ON/DARK-ON (selectable by wiring)

Output: Red LED, Stable operation: Green LED, Power supply: Red LED 1. NPN or PNP: 100 mA (40 V) max. NPN or PNP: 100 mA (40 V) max.

NPN: 50 mA (40 V) max. (with short-circuit protection circuit) 12 to 24 VDC 10% Transmitter: 20 mA max. Receiver: 25 mA max. IP-67 12 to 24 VDC 10% 30 mA max. IP-67 Incandescent lamp: 5,000 lux max., Sunlight: 20,000 lux max. -20 to +55C Glass-fiber reinforced resin Transmitter: approx. 60g Receiver: approx. 70g Approx. 75 g -20 to +55C Glass-fiber reinforced resin Approx. 75 g Approx. 75 g Approx. 75 g

1. The power indicator is equipped on the transmitter of the thrubeam type only.

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Type Model Detecting distance Detectable object Hysteresis Response time Light source Sensitivity adjustment Operation mode NPN PNP Retro-reflective PZ-61 PZ-61P PZ-61L PZ-61LP

100 3.94" to 2,500 mm 98.43" (with R-1) Opaque materials (30 x 30 mm 1.18" min.) 1. 1 ms max. (2 ms when transmitter's LED operates on different frequency) Infrared LED 1-turn trimmer (240) LIGHT-ON/DARK-ON (selectable by wiring) Output: Red LED Stable operation: Green LED Power supply: Red LED NPN or PNP: 100 mA (40 V) max. NPN: 50 mA (40 V) max. (with short-circuit protection circuit) 12 to 24 VDC 10% 30 mA max. IP-67 Incandescent lamp: 5,000 lux max. Sunlight: 20,000 lux max. -20 to +55C Glass-fiber reinforced resin Approx. 75 g Approx. 75 g

Indicators Control output Alarm output (NPN type only) Power supply Current consumption Enclosure rating Ambient light Ambient temperature Housing Weight (including 2-m 6.6' cable)

1. Objects smaller than 30 x 30 mm 1.18" can be detected depending on the sensitivity adjustment.

Connections
Thrubeam type (transmitter) PZ-51(T)/51L(T)/51P(T)/51LP(T)
Brown 12 to 24 VDC

Blue

Thrubeam (receiver) and reflective types NPN PZ-51(R)/51L(R)/41/41L/42/42L/61/61L/101

Brown (Control output) Black Load Orange Load (Alarm output) Norm. frequency 12 to 24 VDC DARK-ON

PNP PZ-51P(R)/51LP(R)/41P/41LP/42P/42LP/61P/61LP/ LIGHT- Normal 101P

Blue Black (Control output) Load 12 to 24 VDC ON

frequency

Purple (Output mode control) Pink (Output mode control) Brown

Pink (Output mode control) Blue

Different1. LIGHT-ON frequency

DARK- Different2. frequency ON

1. To operate the transmitter on a different frequency, supply 12 to 24 VDC through the blue wire and 0 V through the brown wire.

2. Provided only for diffuse reflective type and focusedbeam type.

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Output Circuits
Thrubeam type: PZ-51/51L NPN
Brown Load Pink (Output mode control) Black (Control output) Load
Short-circuit protection circuit

Diffuse-reflective type: PZ-41/41L/42/42L/101 Retro-reflective type: PZ-61/61L NPN

Brown Load Pink (Output mode control) Load Black (Control output)

Main circuit

Main circuit

Orange (Alarm output)

12 to 24 VDC

Short-circuit protection circuit

12 to 24 VDC Orange (Alarm output)

Blue

Blue

Thrubeam type: PZ-51P/51LP PNP

Brown

Diffuse-reflective type: PZ-41P/41LP/42P/42LP/101P Retro-reflective type: PZ-61P/61LP PNP

Purple (Alternet frequency control)

Main circuit

Main circuit

Pink (Output mode control) 12 to 24 VDC Black Blue (Control output) Load

Brown (Control output) Load 12 to 24 VDC

Black

Purple (Alternate frequency control) Blue

Adjustment
Reflective
LIGHT-ON mode (When DARK-ON mode is specified, refer to words in parentheses.)
1. With no target, turn the trimmer clockwise until the red LED indicator lights (turns off). Point A If the red LED does not light (turn off) with the trimmer turned to Max., use Max. as point A. 2. With a target in place, turn the trimmer counterclockwise until the green LED turns off. Point B
A

Thrubeam
DARK-ON mode
1. With no target, turn the trimmer to Max. With the receiver in place, move the transmitter up/down and right/left. Then secure the transmitter at the midpoint of the range in which the green LED indicator lights. 2. Turn the trimmer counterclockwise from Max., until the green LED turns off. Point A
Max.

Max.

Optimal B position

3. Set the trimmer midway between points A and B. Confirm sensor operation.

Optimal A position

3. Set the trimmer midway between point A and Max. Confirm sensor operation.

Max.

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Timing Chart
LIGHT-ON mode
1 Stable operating level Operating level 2 3

DARK-ON mode
1 2 3

Stable operating level Operating level

Red LED Green LED

ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Reset*

Red LED Green LED

ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Reset*

Control output

Control output

Alarm output (NPN type only)

Alarm output (NPN type only)

If the light quantity received by the receiver of the sensor drops from a stable level (1) to an unstable level (2), the alarm output level is triggered.

If the lights quantity is not restored to a stable level after detection of a target (2), the alarm output is triggered when detecting a second target (3).

* If the alarm output is triggered, clean the lens surface and/or realign the optical axis so that the stable operation indicator lights again. Operating the sensor with the green LED lit resets the alarm output.

Characteristics
Receiver excess gain vs. distance (Typical)
PZ-41(P)/41L(P)

PZ-51(P)/51L(P)
100 100

PZ-42(P)/42L(P)

100

Excess gain

Excess gain

10 Stable operating level 1.5 1 0 Operating level 2000 4000 6000 800010000 12000 14000 16000 472.44" 157.48" 314.96" 629.92" Detecting distance (mm)

Excess gain
Stable operating level

10

10 Stable operating level 1.5 1 Operating level 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 0.79" 1.57" 2.36"3.15" 3.94"4.72"5.51" 6.30" 7.09" Detecting distance (mm)

1.5 Operating level 1 0 200 400 600 8001000 12001400 1600 15.75" 31.50" 47.24" 62.99" Detecting distance (mm)

Receiver excess gain vs. distance (Typical)

Operating distance vs. detecting distance (Typical)

PZ-61(P)/61L(P)
40 100
Distance Y (mm)

PZ-41(P)/41L(P)
Operating level (600 mm) 23.62" Operating level (300 mm)11.81" 1.57"
Distance Y (mm)

PZ-42(P)/42L(P)
X 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 0 Y 0.20" 0.16" 0.12" 0.08" 0.04" 0.04" 0.08" 0.12" 0.16" 0.20"

20

0.79"

Excess gain

10 Stable operating level 1.5 Operating level 1 0 1000 39.37" 2000 3000 4000 78.74" 118.11" 157.48" Detecting distance (mm)

20 X 40 0 Y 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 7.87" 15.75" 23.62" 31.50" Distance X (mm)

0.79"

1.57"

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0.39" 0.79" 1.18" 1.57" 1.97" 2.36" 2.76" Distance X (mm)

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Parallel displacement of optical axis (Typical)

PZ-51(P)/51L(P)
(Without slit) Operating level 500 Stable operating level 400 300
Distance Y (mm)

PZ-51(P)/51L(P)
19.69" 15.75" 11.81"
Distance Y (mm)

PZ-51(P)/51L(P)
(With polarizing filter) 3.94" 3.15" 2.36" 1.57"
Distance Y (mm)

(With 0.5-mm 0.02" wide slit) Operating level 100 Stable operating level 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 Y X

150 100 50 0 50 100

Operating level Stable operating level

5.91" 3.94"

200 100 0

7.87"

39.37" 118.11" 196.85" 275.59" 354.33" 3.94" 1000 3000 5000 7000 9000 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 78.74" 157.48" 236.22" Distance X 3.94" 100 314.96" 393.70" 7.87" 200 300 400 500 Y X 11.81" 15.75" 19.69"

0.79" 15.75" 23.62" 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 3.94" 7.87" 11.81" 19.69" 27.56" Distance X 0.79" 1.57" 2.36" 3.15" 3.94"

39.37" 1000

78.74" 2000

157.48" 3000 4000 118.11" Distance X

1.97"

1.97" 3.94"

X 150 Y 5.91"

Parallel displacement of optical axis (Typical)

PZ-51(P)/51L(P)
(With 0.5-mm 0.02" wide slit and polarizing filter) 30 20 Operating level Stable operating level 1.18" 0.79" 180 160 120

Residual voltage (All models)

PZ-61(P)/61L(P)
Operating level Stable operating level 7.09" 6.30" 4.72" 3.15" 39.37" 1000 78.74" 2000 118.11" 3000 Distance X 1.57" 1.57" 3.15" 4.72" Y 6.30" 7.09" 1.0

Residual voltage (All models)

Control output Alarm output

10 0 10 20 30 X Y 3.94" 100 7.87" 200 Distance X

11.81" 300

0.39"

80 40 0 40 80 120 160 180 X

Residual voltage (V)

Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

0.5

0.39" 0.79" 1.18"

50

100 Load current (mA)

Detecting distance vs. object size (Typical)

Interference area
PZ-51(P)/51L(P)
(Without slit) 3.94"

PZ-41(P)/41L(P)
1000 Operating level Stable operating level 39.37" 100 31.50"

PZ-42(P)/42L(P)

800

Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

80 60 40 20 Operating level Stable operating level

3.15" 2.36"

1000 Operating area Interference area 500 T X Y 0 T 2000 78.74" 4000 157.48" R 6000 8000 236.22" 314.96" Distance X (mm) R

39.37"

600

23.62" Stable operating level is calibrated 15.75" so that the detectiing distance is 200 mm for 600 mm square target. 7.87" 23.62" a 7.87" White mat a paper 50 1.97" 150 200 100 3.94" 5.91" 7.87" One side of target a (mm)

400

200

Stable operating level is calibrated 1.57" so that the detecting distance is 100 mm for 100 mm square target. 3.94" 3.94" a 0.79" White mat a paper 0 20 0.79" 40 1.57" 60 80 100 2.36" 3.15" 3.94" One side of target a (mm)

19.69"

PZ-51(P)/51L(P)
(With 0.5-mm 0.02" wide slit) 100 3.94" 300

PZ-51(P)/51L(P)
(With polarizing filter) T X Y R 11.81" 30 7.87" Operating area 100 Interference area 3.94"

PZ-51(P)/51L(P)
(With slit and polarizing filter) T X Y Y 1.18" R

Distance Y (mm)

Distance Y (mm)

Operating area Interference area 50 T X Y T 0 R R 1.97"

Y 200

Distance Y (mm)

20 Operating area 10 Interference area

0.79"

0.39"

100 200 300 400 500 600 700 23.62" 15.75" 7.87" Distance X (mm)

1000 39.37"

2000 3000 78.74" 118.11" Distance X (mm)

100 3.94"

200 300 11.81" 7.87" Distance X (mm)

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Hints on Correct Use
Wiring
Limit the length of extension to within 100 m 328.1'.
Relative level of received light Stable operating level

1.5
Operating level

Mounting
Use the attached mounting bracket to install and mount the sensor. The sensor can be mounted in various ways depending on the installation site or type of sensor. Examples:
Control output (LIGHT-ON mode) Stable operation indicator

1 ON OFF Lights Turns off

[Note] If the alarm output is triggered, clean the lens surface and/or realign the optical axis so that the stable operation indicator lights again.

Slit plate
Mount the sensor at a tightening torque of 0.5 Nm max. Two diffuse-reflective or two retro-reflective type sensors can be mounted side-by-side. Refer to Connections for wiring. [Note] Only two sensors can be mounted side-by-side. Separate to prevent interference. To mount three or more sensors, provide enough distance between the first and third sensors so that they do not interfere with each other. If the sensor is used at an alternate frequency, the response speed will be 2 ms. To install two or more thrubeam type sensors side-byside, alternate the transmitter and receiver. This limits the range of interference and stabilizes detection. If the detecting distance is short (within 50 cm 19.69"), interference can also be eliminated by using a slit plate. An optional slit plate is available for the thrubeam type sensors [models PZ-51 (P) and PZ-51L (P)]. It is used to detect or position thin or small objects. Use the polarizing filter to prevent interference when sensors are installed side-by-side.
Photoelectric sensor casing Attachment Polarizing filter Slit plate Cover

Recess

Slit plate (A-1)

Slit width 0.5 mm 0.02" 1 mm 0.04" 2 mm 0.08" Detecting distance 500 mm 19.69" 800 mm 31.50" 1500 mm 59.06" Smallest detectable object 0.5 x 5 mm opaque 0.02" x 0.20" 1.0 x 5 mm opaque 0.04" x 0.20" 2.0 x 5 mm opaque 0.08" x 0.20"

T
T: Transmitter R: Receiver

Polarizing filter (A-2)

Detecting distance Smallest detectable object 6 x 6 mm 0.24" x 0.24" opaque 2.5 m 8.2'

Stable operation indicator and output

The stable operation indicator (green LED) of the sensor lights when the quantity of light the receiver has received reaches or exceeds 150% of the operating level. This indicator is used as an alarm for detection failure. The indicator turns off when the received light quantity falls below 150% of the operating level due to soiled lens surface or misalignment of the optical axis. If this happens, the alarm output is activated and, the OUT indicator lights simultaneously.

When both slit plate and polarizing filter are attached.

Slit width 0.5 mm 0.02" 1 mm 0.04" 2 mm 0.08" Detecting distance 200 mm 7.87" 400 mm 15.75" 700 mm 27.56" Smallest detectable object 0.5 x 5 mm opaque 0.02" x 0.20" 1.0 x 5 mm opaque 0.04" x 0.20" 2.0 x 5 mm opaque 0.08" x 0.20"

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Dimensions
Thrubeam type PZ-51(P) Unit: mm
Indicator Sensitivity adjustment trimmer (receiver only) 0.18" 4.5, Cable length: 2 m 6.6' 9 0.35"

CAD
Inch

PZ-51L(P)

Sensitivity adjustment trimmer (receiver only) 0.39" 10 0.31" 8 1.7 0.07" 3.5 0.14"

Indicator

5 3 0.12" 0.20"

0.31" 8

10.5 0.41" 1.70.07" 6 0.24" 7 0.28"

5 0.20"

3.5 0.14"

0.13" 2 x 3.2 mounting hole

13 0.51" 9 0.35" 7

9 0.35"

0.47" 12 18 0.71"

0.28"

1.06" 27 30 1.18"

0.13" 2 x 3.2 mounting hole

10 0.39" Attachment mounting position

27 1.06" 30 1.18" 5 0.20"

Attachment mounting position 9 0.35"

5 0.20" 0.18" 4.5 Cable length: 2 m 6.6'

0.47" 12 0.71" 18

Diffuse-reflective, and retro-reflective types PZ-41(P) PZ-42(P) PZ-61(P) PZ-101(P)

0.49" 12.5 0.31" 8 1.7 0.07" 5 0.20" 3.5 0.14" 0.13" 2 x 3.2 mounting hole

Indicator Sensitivity adjustment trimmer 0.18" 4.5, cable length: 2 m 6.6' 9 0.35"

PZ-41L(P) PZ-42L(P) PZ-61L(P)

0.31" 8 1.7 0.07" 0.39" 10

Sensitivity adjustment Indicator trimmer

5 5 0.20" 0.20"

3.5 0.14"

16 0.63" 14.5 0.57" 1.26" 32 0.13" 2 x 3.2 mounting hole 0.18" 4.5 5 0.20"

9 0.35" 14.5 0.57"

0.47" 12 18 0.71"

35 1.38"

10 0.39"

32 1.26" 35 1.38"

5 0.20" 9 0.35"

Cable length:2 m 6.6'

Reflector (standard for PZ-61(P)/61L(P)) R-1 2 x 4.5 0.18"

0.47" 12 0.71" 18

Mounting bracket (standard)

3.5 0.14" 3.5 0.14" 9 0.35" 3.5 0.14" 2 0.08" M3 screw 0.31" 8 t = 1.6 0.06" 0.47" 12 25.2 0.99" 10 0.39" 0.47" 12 1.18" 30 4 * Detail of slot 0.47" 12 18 0.71"

14.5 5 0.57"

2.72" 3.35" 65 69 75 85 2.56" 2.95"

3.5 0.20" 0.28" 0.35" 0.14" 7 7 9 3 0.12" 0.28" 0.14" 3.5 8 0.31"

0.12" 3 7 0.28"

0.39" 10 46 1.18"

2 slots *

0.39" 10

M3 x 15 screw:2 t = 1.2 0.05"

Reflective tape (optional) OP-92070

40 1.57"

0.16"

1.18" 30

* The thrubeam type (PZ-51/51L) also comes with a plane-symmetrical type bracket (not shown).

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