Compact Laser Distance Sensor CX-F100

Basic Information

Stable Long-Range Sensing Capability Realized in a Compact Design

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Features

Compact Size and Stable Long-Range Sensing

TOF (Time of Flight) sensing system employed

The TOF system combined with miniaturization technology has realized stable sensing without being affected by materials or surface conditions of target workpieces in a small unit body equivalent to a general-purpose photoelectric sensor in size.

No larger than a general-purpose photoelectric sensor!
Reflective type sensors with a sensing range of 50 to 3,000 mm.

There are cases where long distance sensing is required but there is no space for sensor installation. The CX-F100 series answers that need!
Our long-cultivated sensor miniaturization technology has enabled a long sensing distance of 50 to 3,000 mm with the same size as a general-purpose photoelectric sensor.
Thanks to the compact dimensions, the CX-F100 series can be installed in a small space where a conventional TOF sensor cannot be mounted, thereby contributing to improvement of productivity.

Only one button to operate! Ultimate simplicity of use.

There is no need for the worker to depend on sensory perception for adjuster operation or to operate multiple buttons in a specified pattern.
The simple design enables all settings with the use of one button. This eliminates variations in teaching by different workers.

Stable sensing even if there is a moving machine or conveyor in the background!

The CX-F100 series is equipped with BGS (Background Suppression) and FGS (Foreground Suppression) functions, so the sensors offer excellent sensing stability even if people walk behind the workpiece or the conveyor or other moving machine is in the background.

【BGS function】Recommended when there is no background

Settings are made with reference to target workpieces.

This function does no detect objects located farther than the set distance. This prevents erroneous operation caused by a change in the background color behind the conveyor or by a person walking behind the conveyor.

【FGS function】Recommended when there are background objects

Settings are made with reference to the background objects that you do not want to detect.

This function disables sensing of background objects and detects only workpieces.
Since this function does not recognize background objects, it is suitable for sensing workpieces placed directly on the conveyor.

Reduced model selection man-hours!

A total of 16 patterns are covered by the combination of setting and wiring.
Even if there are multiple detection conditions, the same model units can be used. This contributes to reduction of model selection man-hours.

Stable sensing unaffected by color or material

Type	Appearance	Setting range	Sensing range	Model No.
Cable type		100 to 3,000mm	50 to 3,000mm	CX-F121-W
M8 connection type		CX-F121-Z-W

Option

Cable with connector

Designation	Model No.	Description
Straight type	CN-24A-C2	Cable length 2m
Straight type	CN-24A-C5	Cable length 5m
Elbow type	CN-24AL-C2	Cable length 2m
Elbow type	CN-24AL-C5	Cable length 5m

Sensor mounting brackets

Designation	Model No.	Description
Sensor mounting brackets	MS-CX2-1	Foot angled mounting bracket
	MS-CX2-5	Back biangled mounting bracket
	MS-CX-3	Back angled mounting bracket

Specifications

Type		Cable type	M8 connection type (Note 5)
Model No.		CX-F121-W	CX-F121-Z-W
Applicable regulations		CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive)
Setting range (Note 1)		100 to 3,000 mm
Sensing range (Note 1)		50 to 3,000 mm
Hysteresis (Note 1, 2)		Within 15% of the sensing distance (Sensing distance less than 900 mm) Within 8% of the sensing distance (Sensing distance 900 mm or more)
Black / white detection error		Within 5% of setting distance
Beam diameter (Typical value)		Approx. ø32 mm (Distance: 1,000 mm) Approx. ø105 mm (Distance: 3,000 mm)
Supply voltage		12 V DC to 24 V DC ±10%, Ripple P-P 10% or less
Current consumption		40 mA or less
Output		<NPN output> NPN transistor open-collector •Max sink current : 100 mA •Applied voltage : 30 V DC or less (between output - 0 V) •Residual voltage : 2 V or less (at 100 mA sink current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA sink current) <PNP output> PNP transistor open-collector •Max source current : 100 mA •Applied voltage : 30 V DC or less (between output - +V) •Residual voltage : 2 V or less (at 100 mA source current), 1 V or less (at 16 mA source current)
	Output operation	Switchable either Light-ON or Dark-ON
	Short-circuit protection	Incorporated (Auto reset)
Response time (Note 3)		Within 50 ms (Sensing distance less than 900 mm) Within 100 ms (Sensing distance 900 mm or more)
Emitting element		Class 1 laser (Note 4) Peak emission wavelength: 940 nm (Infrared invisible light)
L-ON / D-ON indicator		Green LED (ON during L-ON mode, OFF during D-ON mode)
BGS / FGS indicator		Green LED (ON during BGS mode, OFF during FGS mode)
Operation indicator		Orange LED (ON during output ON, OFF during output OFF)
Environmental resistance	Protection	IP67 (IEC)
	Ambient temperature	-25 to +55 ℃, Storage: -30 to +70 ℃ (No dew condensation or icing allowed)
	Ambient humidity	35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH
	Ambient illuminance	Incandescent light: 2,000 ℓx or less at the light-receiving face
	Voltage withstandability	1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
	Insulation resistance	20 MΩ or more with 250 V DC mega between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
	Vibration resistance	10 to 500 Hz frequency, 1.5 mm double amplitude (maximum acceleration 100 m/s²), in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each (without power supply)
	Shock resistance	500 m/s² acceleration (approx. 50 G) in X, Y and Z directions three times each (without power supply)
Material		Enclosure: PBT, Lens: PMMA, Button: PC+TPU, M8 connector (CX-F121-Z-W only) : PBT
Cable		0.2 mm² 4-core cabtyre cable, length: 2 m	- (Note 5)
Cable extension		Extension up to total 100 m is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable
Weight		Net weight: Approx. 50 g, Gross weight: Approx. 60 g	Net weight: Approx. 7 g, Gross weight: Approx. 20 g

Notes:

1)：This value is based on the white non-glossy paper (200 × 200 mm).

2)：Value for BGS mode / 1-point teaching.

3)：Response time may vary in abnormal environments or in the presence of noise.

4)：In accordance with IEC 60825-1: 2014 (EN 60825-1; 2014/A11: 2021, JIS C 6802: 2014).

5)：For the CX-F121-Z-W, be sure to use the following cable with connector (sold separately).
Straight type: CN-24A-C2 (cable length: 2 m), CN-24A-C5 (cable length: 5 m)
Elbow type: CN-24AL-C2 (cable length: 2 m), CN-24AL-C5 (cable length: 5 m)