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GX-M Inductive Sensor

Cylindrical inductive sensors

The GX-M series cylindrical inductive sensors come in many variations.
In addition to various rated sensing distances, 2- and 3-wire types are available, as well as shielded and non-shielded models.
All models are equipped with an LED that lets you verify when the output is on at a glance.

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Cylindrical inductive sensors

The GX-M series cylindrical inductive sensors come in many variations.
In addition to various rated sensing distances, 2- and 3-wire types are available, as well as shielded and non-shielded models.
All models are equipped with an LED that lets you verify when the output is on at a glance.

Characteristics:

  • 2- or 3-wire types
  • LED indicator
  • Cable or M12 connector type
  • IP68 (cable type)

3-wire type

    Shielded type
    M8 M12 M18 M30
Normally open PNP GX-M8A-P (-Z) GX-M12A-P (-Z) GX-M18A-P (-Z) GX-M30A-P (-Z)
NPN GX-M8A (-Z) GX-M12A (-Z) GX-M18A (-Z) GX-M30A (-Z)
Normally closed PNP GX-M8B-P (-Z) GX-M12B-P (-Z) GX-M18B-P (-Z) GX-M30B-P (-Z)
NPN GX-M8B (-Z) GX-M12B (-Z) GX-M18B (-Z) GX-M30B (-Z)
Size M8 M12 M18 M30
Rated sensing distance (+/- 10%) 1.5mm 2mm 5mm 10mm
Stable sensing distance 0 – 1.2mm 0 – 1.6mm 0 – 4mm 0 – 8mm
Switching frequency: 5kHz 5kHz 2kHz 1kHz
Object to be sensed Iron
8x8x1mm³		 Iron
12x12x1mm³		 Iron
18x18x1mm³		 Iron
30x30x1mm³
Hysteresis Max. 15% of the rated sensing distance
Sensing output 200mA
Current consumption Max. 10mA
Housing material Brass, nickel plated
Degree of protection IP67 (IEC) IP69K (DIN), IP68 (IEC) (cable type), IP67 (IEC) M12 connector type
Dimensions (ØxL) cable type M8x33mm M12x35mm M18x39mm M30x43mm
Dimensions (ØxL) connector type M8x45mm M12x50mm M18x50mm M30x55mm
Dimensions (ØxL) M8x18mm M12x24mm M18x60mm M30x120mm
Connection method 2m cable or M12 plug-in connector (-Z)
Supply voltage 12 – 24V DC (+/-10%)
Ambient temperature -25°C to +70°C
Weight (approx.) Cable type 40g 70g 90g 150g
M12 plug-in connector type 15g 20g 45g 110g

 

 

Non-shielded type
    M12 M18 M30
Normally open PNP GX-MK12A-P (-Z) GX-MK18A-P (-Z) GX-MK30A-P (-Z)
NPN GX-MK12A (-Z) GX-MK18A (-Z) GX-MK30A (-Z)
Normally closed PNP GX-MK12B-P (-Z) GX-MK18B-P (-Z) GX-MK30B-P (-Z)
NPN GX-MK12B (-Z) GX-MK18B (-Z) GX-MK30B (-Z)
Size M12 M18 M30
Rated sensing distance (+/- 10%) 7mm 12mm 22mm
Stable sensing distance 0 – 5.6mm 0 – 9.6mm 0 – 17.6mm
Switching frequency: 2.5kHz 1kHz 0.5kHz
Object to be sensed Iron
24x24x1mm³		 Iron
24x24x1mm³		 Iron
45x45x1mm³
Hysteresis Max. 15% of the rated sensing distance
Sensing output 200mA
Current consumption Max. 10mA
Housing material Brass, nickel plated
Degree of protection IP69K (DIN), IP68 (IEC) (cable type), IP67 (IEC) M12 connector type
Dimensions (ØxL) cable type M12x55mm M18x60mm M30x63mm
Dimensions (ØxL) connector type M12x66mm M18x72mm M30x74mm
Connection method 2m cable or M12 plug-in connector (-Z)
Supply voltage 12 – 24V DC (+/-10%)
Ambient temperature -25°C to +70°C
Weight (approx.) Cable type 75g 100g 180g
M12 plug-in connector type 25g 55g 140g

2-wire type

    Standard
    M8 M12 M18 M30
Normally open Cable type GX-M8A-U GX-M12A-U GX-M18A-U GX-M30A-U
M12 plug-in connector type – GX-M12A-U-Z GX-M18A-U-Z GX-M30A-U-Z
M12 pigtailed type GX-M8A-U-J – – –
Normally closed
(N.C.)		 Cable type GX-M8B-U GX-M12B-U GX-M18B-U GX-M30B-U
M12 plug-in connector type – GX-M12B-U-Z GX-M18B-U-Z GX-M30B-U-Z
M12 pigtailed type GX-M8B-U-J – – –
Size M8 M12 M18 M30
Rated operation distance (+/- 10%) 1.5mm 2mm 5mm 10mm
Stable sensing distance 0 – 1.2mm 0 – 1.6mm 0 – 4.0mm 0 – 8.0mm
Switching frequency: 1kHz 1kHz 1.2kHz 1.3kHz
Object to be sensed Iron
8x8x1mm³		 Iron
12x12x1mm³		 Iron
18x18x1mm³		 Iron
30x30x1mm³
Hysteresis Max. 15% of the rated sensing distance
Output Current: 1.5 – 100mA, Residual voltage: max. 4.2V
Housing material Brass, nickel plated
Degree of protection IP67 (IEC) IP69K (DIN), IP68 (IEC) (cable type), IP67 (IEC) M12 connector type
Dimensions (ØxL) cable type M8x33mm M12x35mm M18x39mm M30x43mm
Dimensions (ØxL) connector type M8x44mm M12x50mm M18x50mm M30x55mm
Connection method Cable 2m 2m cable, M12 plug-in connector(-Z), M12 pigtailed connector (-J)
Supply voltage 12 – 24V DC (+/-10%)
Ambient temperature -25°C to +70°C
Weight (approx.) Cable type 40g 70g 90g 150g
M12 plug-in connector type – 20g 45g 110g

 

 

    Large rated sensing distance
    M8 M12 M18 M30
Normally open Cable type GX-ML8A-U GX-ML12A-U GX-ML18A-U GX-ML30A-U
M12 plug-in connector type – GX-ML12A-U-Z GX-ML18A-U-Z GX-ML30A-U-Z
M12 pigtailed type GX-ML8A-U-J – – –
Normally closed
(N.C.)		 Cable type GX-ML8B-U GX-ML12B-U GX-ML18B-U GX-ML30B-U
M12 plug-in connector type – GX-ML12B-U-Z GX-ML18B-U-Z GX-ML30B-U-Z
M12 pigtailed type GX-ML8B-U-J – – –
Size M8 M12 M18 M30
Rated operation distance (+/- 10%) 2.5mm 4mm 8mm 15mm
Stable sensing distance 0 – 2.0mm 0 – 3.2mm 0 – 6.4mm 0 – 12mm
Switching frequency: 1.1kHz 1.3kHz 1.5kHz 0.8kHz
Object to be sensed Iron
8x8x1mm³		 Iron
12x12x1mm³		 Iron
18x18x1mm³		 Iron
30x30x1mm³
Hysteresis Max. 15% of the rated sensing distance
Output Current: 1.5 – 100mA, Residual voltage: max. 4.2V
Housing material Brass, nickel plated
Degree of protection IP69K (DIN), IP68 (IEC) (cable type), IP67 (IEC) M12 connector type
Dimensions (ØxL) cable type M8x33mm M12x35mm M18x39mm M30x43mm
Dimensions (ØxL) connector type M8x50mm M12x50mm M18x50mm M30x55mm
Connection method Cable 2m 2m cable or M12 plug-in connector type (-Z)
Supply voltage 12 – 24V DC (+/-10%)
Ambient temperature -25°C to +70°C
Weight (approx.) Cable type 40g 70g 90g 150g
M12 plug-in connector type – 20g 45g 110g

Typical applications

Product Feature Product Feature Product Feature
Completeness check Positioning control Object detection

 

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