MA Motion Sensor (AMA1, AMB1, 2, 3)
MOTION SENSOR
(AREA REFLECTIVE TYPE) MA MOTION
SENSOR Series
FEATURES
1. Now even more miniature.
The new thin type cuts 35% from the
thickness of the previous short type.
Device installing is now easier than ever.
Existing short type
W10 × H20 × D19.5 mm
W.394 × H.787 × D.768 inch
Thin short type
W10 × H20 × D12.7 mm
W.394 × H.787 × D.500 inch
*“W” and “H” are detection value measurements.
2. Certain detection unaffected by the
reflectance of the object
The sensor can provide stable
detection that is not affected by the
condition (color or material of the
clothing) or parts (skin, hair, etc.) of the
object being monitored. (Reflectance
18% to 90%). Excellent performance
even when the detection surface is dirty.
3. Only connecting DC power supply
for operating
Built-in oscillation circuit type obviates
the hitherto existing need for start signal
input.
4. Use in adjacent positions is
possible
These sensors can be located in
adjacent positions, because the timing of
the external trigger signals can be
adjusted so that the beam frequency of
each adjacent sensor will not interfere
with the other.
5. Battery drive possible
By applying longer interval for the trigger
signal, you can reduce the total power
consumption.
6. Can be used with a number of
different supply voltages.
1) The 5V DC type (4.5 to 6.5V DC)
2) The free-ranging power type (6.5 to
27V DC)
They support the DC power supplies of
electronic products and equipment in
general.
*The thin short type is only available for 5V DC.
7. The open collector output system
makes for easy load drive.
These sensors provide a continuous
output during detection because the
output system makes it easy to drive the
load.
They achieve an output performance of
30V, Built-in oscillation circuit type:
100 mA, External triggering type: 10 mA
(Thin short type: 100 mA). Also, the thin
short type is available in a PNP open
collector type in addition to a NPN open
collector type.
APPLICATIONS
1. Water-based product market
• Automatic lighting of wash basin units
• Toilets
• Automatic water flow from faucets
2. Stores and financial instructions
• Automatic doors
• Automatic lighting
• Cash dispensing machines
• Automatic teller machines
Visitor detecting sensors
3. Amusement market
• Automatic lighting for game display
4. Medical field
• Non-contact switch
5. Others
• Automatic ticket gates
• Seat-taking sensors
• Detection of passengers getting on and
off a bus
What is area reflective type?
The sensor emits a ray of light toward the
human body and detects the distance and
determine whether there is a person within
a given distance of the sensor. If the
sensor detects a person, it sets an output
non-contact switch to ON.
Thin short type
(Mounting direction: V type)
Short type
(Mounting direction: H type)
Middle type
(Mounting direction: H type)
Long type
(Mounting direction: H type)
Long type
(Mounting direction: V type)
Output
Non-contact
switch
Light beam
Reflected beam
Compliance with RoHS Directive
New
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ORDERING INFORMATION
DETECTION DISTANCE TYPE (distance limited)
1. Thin short type (V type)
Note: If you plan to use multiple sensors side-by-side, or you wish to keep the current consumption small, inquire for details about external trigger type, which is suitable for
such applications.
2. Short type (H type)
Note: If you plan to use multiple sensors side-by-side, or you wish to keep the current consumption small, inquire for details about external trigger type, which is suitable for
such applications.
Mounting
direction
Type
(shape)
Operating
voltage Output method Rated detection
distance
Part No. Packing quantity
Built-in oscillation circuit type External triggering type Inner Outer
V type Thin short
type 4.5 to 6.5 V DC
NPN open
collector output
5 cm 1.969 inch AMA145905 AMA115905
20 pcs. 200 pcs.
10 cm 3.937 inch AMA1459 AMA1159
15 cm 5.906 inch AMA145915 AMA115915
PNP open
collector output
5 cm 1.969 inch AMA146905 AMA116905
10 cm 3.937 inch AMA1469 AMA1169
15 cm 5.906 inch AMA146915 AMA116915
Mounting
direction Type (shape) Rated operating
voltage
Rated detection
distance
Part No. Packing quantity
Built-in oscillation circuit type External triggering type Inner Outer
H type Short type
4.5 to 6.5 V DC
5 cm 1.969 inch AMB140905 AMB110905
20 pcs. 200 pcs.
6 cm 2.362 inch AMB140906 AMB110906
7 cm 2.756 inch AMB140907 AMB110907
8 cm 3.150 inch AMB140908 AMB110908
9 cm 3.543 inch AMB140909 AMB110909
10 cm 3.937 inch AMB1409 AMB1109
6.5 to 27 V DC
5 cm 1.969 inch AMB140205 AMB110205
6 cm 2.362 inch AMB140206 AMB110206
7 cm 2.756 inch AMB140207 AMB110207
8 cm 3.150 inch AMB140208 AMB110208
9 cm 3.543 inch AMB140209 AMB110209
10 cm 3.937 inch AMB1402 AMB1102
MA Motion Sensor
A: Thin short type MA Motion sensor
B: MA Motion sensor
AM
Detection distance type (shape)
1: Short type
2: Middle type
3: Long type
Triggering function
1: External triggering type
4: Built-in oscillation circuit type (Internal trigger)
Classification by output method & mounting direction
0: NPN open collector/H type
5: NPN open collector/V type
6: PNP open collector/V type
Operating voltage
2: Free-ranging power type (6.5 to 27V DC)
9: The DC 5V type (4.5 to 6.5V DC)
Rated detection distance inchcm
Thin short type 5————10 ————15 —————
1.969 3.937 5.906
Short type 5678910
——————————
1.969 2.362 2.756 3.150 3.543 3.937
Middle type 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 ————————————
7.874 11.811 15.748 19.685 23.622 27.559 31.496
Long type 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200
11.811 15.748 19.685 23.622 27.559 31.496 35.433 39.37 43.307 47.244 51.181 55.118 59.055 62.992 66.929 70.866 74.803 78.74
Detection
distance
Part No.
02 03 04 05 06 07
08
09
10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20
(Middle type
does not
need 08)
(Short type
does not
need 10)
(Long type
does not
need 20)
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3. Middle type (H type)
Note: If you plan to use multiple sensors side-by-side, or you wish to keep the current consumption small, inquire for details about external trigger type, which is suitable for
such applications.
4. Long type (H type)
Note: If you plan to use multiple sensors side-by-side, or you wish to keep the current consumption small, inquire for details about external trigger type, which is suitable for
such applications.
Mounting
direction Type (shape) Rated operating
voltage
Rated detection
distance
Part No. Packing quantity
Built-in oscillation circuit type External triggering type Inner Outer
H type Middle type
4.5 to 6.5 V DC
20 cm 7.874 inch AMB240902 AMB210902
20 pcs. 200 pcs.
30 cm 11.811 inch AMB240903 AMB210903
40 cm 15.748 inch AMB240904 AMB210904
50 cm 19.685 inch AMB240905 AMB210905
60 cm 23.622 inch AMB240906 AMB210906
70 cm 27.559 inch AMB240907 AMB210907
80 cm 31.496 inch AMB2409 AMB2109
6.5 to 27 V DC
20 cm 7.874 inch AMB240202 AMB210202
30 cm 11.811 inch AMB240203 AMB210203
40 cm 15.748 inch AMB240204 AMB210204
50 cm 19.685 inch AMB240205 AMB210205
60 cm 23.622 inch AMB240206 AMB210206
70 cm 27.559 inch AMB240207 AMB210207
80 cm 31.496 inch AMB2402 AMB2102
Mounting
direction Type (shape) Rated operating
voltage
Rated detection
distance
Part No. Packing quantity
Built-in oscillation circuit type External triggering type Inner Outer
H type Long type
4.5 to 6.5 V DC
30 cm 11.811 inch AMB340903 AMB310903
20 pcs. 200 pcs.
40 cm 15.748 inch AMB340904 AMB310904
50 cm 19.685 inch AMB340905 AMB310905
60 cm 23.622 inch AMB340906 AMB310906
70 cm 27.559 inch AMB340907 AMB310907
80 cm 31.496 inch AMB340908 AMB310908
90 cm 35.433 inch AMB340909 AMB310909
100 cm 39.370 inch AMB340910 AMB310910
110 cm 43.307 inch AMB340911 AMB310911
120 cm 47.244 inch AMB340912 AMB310912
130 cm 51.181 inch AMB340913 AMB310913
140 cm 55.118 inch AMB340914 AMB310914
150 cm 59.055 inch AMB340915 AMB310915
160 cm 62.992 inch AMB340916 AMB310916
170 cm 66.929 inch AMB340917 AMB310917
180 cm 70.866 inch AMB340918 AMB310918
190 cm 74.803 inch AMB340919 AMB310919
200 cm 78.740 inch AMB3409 AMB3109
6.5 to 27 V DC
30 cm 11.811 inch AMB340203 AMB310203
20 pcs. 200 pcs.
40 cm 15.748 inch AMB340204 AMB310204
50 cm 19.685 inch AMB340205 AMB310205
60 cm 23.622 inch AMB340206 AMB310206
70 cm 27.559 inch AMB340207 AMB310207
80 cm 31.496 inch AMB340208 AMB310208
90 cm 35.433 inch AMB340209 AMB310209
100 cm 39.370 inch AMB340210 AMB310210
110 cm 43.307 inch AMB340211 AMB310211
120 cm 47.244 inch AMB340212 AMB310212
130 cm 51.181 inch AMB340213 AMB310213
140 cm 55.118 inch AMB340214 AMB310214
150 cm 59.055 inch AMB340215 AMB310215
160 cm 62.992 inch AMB340216 AMB310216
170 cm 66.929 inch AMB340217 AMB310217
180 cm 70.866 inch AMB340218 AMB310218
190 cm 74.803 inch AMB340219 AMB310219
200 cm 78.740 inch AMB3402 AMB3102
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5. Long type (V type)
Note: If you plan to use multiple sensors side-by-side, or you wish to keep the current consumption small, inquire for details about external trigger type, which is suitable for
such applications.
PERFORMANCE
1. Detection performance (Measuring conditions: ambient temp.: 25°C 77°F; operating voltage: 5 V DC)
1) Thin short type
Notes: *1. Ambient brightness: 500 lx
*2. Install so that light from direct light sources does not enter the sensor (within 30° of the sensor light beam).
Indicates brightness detectible enough for sensor operation. (Measuring conditions: ambient temp.: 25°C 77°F; operating voltage: 5 V DC type 5V, Free-ranging
power type 24V DC)
Mounting
direction Type (shape) Rated operating
voltage
Rated detection
distance
Part No. Packing quantity
Built-in oscillation circuit type External triggering type Inner Outer
V type Long type
4.5 to 6.5 V DC
30 cm 11.811 inch AMB345903 AMB315903
20 pcs. 200 pcs.
40 cm 15.748 inch AMB345904 AMB315904
50 cm 19.685 inch AMB345905 AMB315905
60 cm 23.622 inch AMB345906 AMB315906
70 cm 27.559 inch AMB345907 AMB315907
80 cm 31.496 inch AMB345908 AMB315908
90 cm 35.433 inch AMB345909 AMB315909
100 cm 39.370 inch AMB345910 AMB315910
110 cm 43.307 inch AMB345911 AMB315911
120 cm 47.244 inch AMB345912 AMB315912
130 cm 51.181 inch AMB345913 AMB315913
140 cm 55.118 inch AMB345914 AMB315914
150 cm 59.055 inch AMB345915 AMB315915
160 cm 62.992 inch AMB345916 AMB315916
170 cm 66.929 inch AMB345917 AMB315917
180 cm 70.866 inch AMB345918 AMB315918
190 cm 74.803 inch AMB345919 AMB315919
200 cm 78.740 inch AMB3459 AMB3159
6.5 to 27 V DC
30 cm 11.811 inch AMB345203 AMB315203
20 pcs. 200 pcs.
40 cm 15.748 inch AMB345204 AMB315204
50 cm 19.685 inch AMB345205 AMB315205
60 cm 23.622 inch AMB345206 AMB315206
70 cm 27.559 inch AMB345207 AMB315207
80 cm 31.496 inch AMB345208 AMB315208
90 cm 35.433 inch AMB345209 AMB315209
100 cm 39.370 inch AMB345210 AMB315210
110 cm 43.307 inch AMB345211 AMB315211
120 cm 47.244 inch AMB345212 AMB315212
130 cm 51.181 inch AMB345213 AMB315213
140 cm 55.118 inch AMB345214 AMB315214
150 cm 59.055 inch AMB345215 AMB315215
160 cm 62.992 inch AMB345216 AMB315216
170 cm 66.929 inch AMB345217 AMB315217
180 cm 70.866 inch AMB345218 AMB315218
190 cm 74.803 inch AMB345219 AMB315219
200 cm 78.740 inch AMB3452 AMB3152
Items
Thin short type Measured
conditions
5 cm
1.969 inch
10 cm
3.937 inch
15 cm
3.937 inch
Rated detection distance
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
45 mm
1.772 inch
50 mm
1.969 inch
55 mm
2.165 inch
90 mm
3.543 inch
100 mm
3.937 inch
110 mm
4.331 inch
135 mm
5.315 inch
150 mm
5.906 inch
165 mm
6.496 inch
with a standard
reflection
board*1
Measuring tolerance Typical 10% 25% 35% Reflection rate:
90 to 18%
Usable
ambient
brightness
(Resistance
to ambient
light)*2
Brightness
of sensor
surface
Maximum 30,000 lx See the drawing
(Fig. 1) on the
next page.
Brightness
of reflection
surface
Maximum 30,000 lx
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2) Short type
Notes: *1. After receipt of order, average rated detection distance to 15 cm 5.906 inch is possible. Please inquire.
*2. Install so that light from direct light sources does not enter the sensor (within 30° of the sensor light beam).
3) Middle type
(Measuring conditions: ambient temp.: 25°C 77°F; operating voltage: 5 V DC type 5V, Free-ranging power type 24V DC)
Notes: *1. After receipt of order, average rated detection distance to 110 cm 43.307 inch is possible. Please inquire.
*2. Install so that light from direct light sources does not enter the sensor (within 30° of the sensor light beam).
4) Long type (Measuring conditions: ambient temp.: 25°C 77°F; operating voltage: 5 V DC type 5V, Free-ranging power type 24V DC)
Note: * Install so that light from direct light sources does not enter the sensor (within 30° of the sensor light beam).
Items
Short type*1
Measured
conditions
5 cm
1.969 inch
6 cm
2.362 inch
7 cm
2.756 inch
8 cm
3.150 inch
9 cm
3.543 inch
10 cm
3.937 inch
Rated detection distance
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
45 mm
1.772 inch
50 mm
1.969 inch
55 mm
2.165 inch
54 mm
2.126 inch
60 mm
3.362 inch
66 mm
2.598 inch
63 mm
2.480 inch
70 mm
2.756 inch
77 mm
3.031 inch
72 mm
2.835 inch
80 mm
3.150 inch
88 mm
3.465 inch
81 mm
3.189 inch
90 mm
3.543 inch
99 mm
3.898 inch
90 mm
3.543 inch
100 mm
3.937 inch
110 mm
4.331 inch
with a standard
reflection board
Measuring tolerance Typical 10% 15% 20% 25% Reflection rate:
90 to 18%
Usable
ambient
brightness
(Resistance
to ambient
light)*2
Brightness
of sensor
surface
Maximum 30,000 lx See the drawing
(Fig. 1) on the
next page.
Brightness
of reflection
surface
Maximum 30,000 lx
Items
Middle type*1
Measured
conditions
20 cm
7.874 inch
30 cm
11.811 inch
40 cm
15.748 inch
50 cm
19.685 inch
60 cm
23.622 inch
70 cm
27.559 inch
80 cm
31.496 inch
Rated detection distance
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
190 mm
7.480 inch
200 mm
7.874 inch
210 mm
8.268 inch
285 mm
11.220 inch
300 mm
11.811 inch
315 mm
12.402 inch
380 mm
14.961 inch
400 mm
15.748 inch
420 mm
16.535 inch
475 mm
18.701 inch
500 mm
19.685 inch
525 mm
20.669 inch
570 mm
22.441 inch
600 mm
23.622 inch
630 mm
24.803 inch
665 mm
26.181 inch
700 mm
27.559 inch
735 mm
28.937 inch
760 mm
29.921 inch
800 mm
31.496 inch
840 mm
33.071 inch
with a standard
reflection board
Measuring tolerance Typical 3% 5% 10% Reflection rate:
90 to 18%
Usable
ambient
brightness
(Resistance
to ambient
light)*2
Brightness
of sensor
surface
Maximum 30,000 lx See the drawing
(Fig. 1) on the
next page.
Brightness
of reflection
surface
Maximum 30,000 lx
Items
Long type Measured
conditions
30 cm
11.811 inch
40 cm
15.748 inch
50 cm
19.685 inch
60 cm
23.622 inch
70 cm
27.559 inch
80 cm
31.496 inch
90 cm
35.433 inch
100 cm
39.37 inch
110 cm
43.307 inch
Rated detection distance
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
285 mm
11.220 inch
300 mm
11.811 inch
315 mm
12.402 inch
380 mm
14.961 inch
400 mm
15.748 inch
420 mm
16.535 inch
475 mm
18.701 inch
500 mm
19.685 inch
525 mm
20.669 inch
570 mm
22.441 inch
600 mm
23.622 inch
630 mm
24.803 inch
665 mm
26.181 inch
700 mm
27.559 inch
735 mm
28.937 inch
760 mm
29.921 inch
800 mm
31.496 inch
840 mm
33.071 inch
855 mm
33.661 inch
900 mm
34.433 inch
945 mm
37.205 inch
950 mm
37.402 inch
1000 mm
39.37 inch
1050 mm
41.339 inch
1045 mm
41.142 inch
1100 mm
43.307 inch
1155 mm
45.472 inch
with a standard
reflection board
Measuring tolerance Typical 3% 5% Reflection rate:
90 to 18%
Usable
ambient
brightness
(Resistance
to ambient
light)*
Brightness
of sensor
surface
Maximum 30,000 lx See the drawing
(Fig. 1) on the
next page.
Brightness
of reflection
surface
Maximum 30,000 lx
Items
Long type Measured
conditions
120 cm
47.244 inch
130 cm
51.181 inch
140 cm
55.118 inch
150 cm
49.055 inch
160 cm
62.992 inch
170 cm
66.929 inch
180 cm
70.866 inch
190 cm
74.803 inch
200 cm
78.74 inch
Rated detection distance
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
1140 mm
44.882 inch
1200 mm
47.244 inch
1260 mm
49.606 inch
1235 mm
48.622 inch
1300 mm
51.181 inch
1365 mm
53.740 inch
1330 mm
52.362 inch
1400 mm
55.118 inch
1470 mm
57.874 inch
1425 mm
56.102 inch
1500 mm
59.055 inch
1575 mm
62.008 inch
1520 mm
59.842 inch
1600 mm
62.992 inch
1680 mm
66.142 inch
1615 mm
63.583 inch
1700 mm
66.929 inch
1785 mm
70.275 inch
1710 mm
67.323 inch
1800 mm
70.866 inch
1890 mm
74.409 inch
1805 mm
71.063 inch
1900 mm
74.803 inch
1995 mm
78.543 inch
1900 mm
74.803 inch
2000 mm
78.74 inch
2100 mm
82.677 inch
with a standard
reflection board
Measuring tolerance Typical 5% 10% 15% Reflection rate:
90 to 18%
Usable
ambient
brightness
(Resistance
to ambient
light)*
Brightness
of sensor
surface
Maximum 30,000 lx See the drawing
(Fig. 1) on the
next page.
Brightness
of reflection
surface
Maximum 30,000 lx
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3. Electrical characteristics
(Measuring conditions: ambient temp.: 25°C 77°F; operating voltage: 5 V DC type =5V DC, free-ranging power type =24V DC)
1) Built-in oscillation circuit type
Note: * The thin short type is only available for 5V DC.
Items Symbol
Thin short type*
Short type Middle type Long type Measured conditions
NPN
output
type
PNP
output
type
Rated operating voltage
Minimum
Vdd
5V DC type: 4.5V/Free-ranging power type: 6.5V
Typical
Maximum 5V DC type: 6.5V/Free-ranging power type: 27V
Average current
consumption
(Iout = 0 mA)
No detection
Minimum
It
Typical 4.5mA 5V DC type: 4.5mA/Free-ranging power type: 5.6mA
Maximum 6.2mA 5V DC type: 6.2mA/Free-ranging power type: 7.8mA
Detection
Minimum
It
Typical 7.0mA 11.0mA 5V DC type: 7.0mA/Free-ranging power type: 9.1mA
Maximum 11.2mA 15.2mA 5V DC type: 11.2mA/Free-ranging power type: 14.2mA
Measuring cycle Minimum T 8ms/cycle
Output
characteristics
Remain voltage Maximum Vr 1 V DC 1.2 V DC 1 V DC It = 100 mA
Leakage current Maximum Il 5µA3µAV = 30V
•For thin short type:
Standard reflection board: 100 mm 3.937 inch square area,
90% reflection rate.
•For short type:
Standard reflection board: 100 mm 3.937 inch square area,
90% reflection rate.
•For middle type:
Standard reflection board: 200 mm 7.874 inch square area,
90% reflection rate.
•For long type:
Standard reflection board: 500 mm 19.685 inch square area,
90% reflection rate.
Notes: 1. Detecting an object within the maximum preset detection distance.
2. Distance deviation = × 100 (%)
a: detection distance of detection target with reflectance of 90%.
b: detection distance of standard detection target with reflectance of 18%.
a – b
a
<Fig. 1>
[Brightness of sensor surface]
Note: Light from direct light sources (sunlight, strobe light, inverter illumination,
reflected light from glass or mirrors etc.) that enters the sensor from within
the prohibited range can cause the sensor to operate erroneously.
[Brightness of reflection surface]
Light meter
Sensor
Area for prohibit
direct light
(θ1, θ1) > 15°
θ1
θ1
30°
Light meter
Rated detection distance
Sensor
Reflection
board
θ2
θ2
30°*(θ2, θ2)*45°
2. Absolute maximum rating (Measuring condition: ambient temp.: 25°C 77°F)
Note: * Thin short type is only: 100 mA
Type
Items
Built-in oscillation circuit type External triggering type
5 V DC type Free-ranging power type 5 V DC type Free-ranging power type
Power supply voltage –0.3 to 8 V DC –0.3 to 30 V DC –0.3 to 8 V DC –0.3 to 30 V DC
Output dielectric strength 30 V 30 V
Output flow current 100 mA 10 mA*
Usable ambient temperature –25 to +75°C +5 to +131°F (No freezing) –25 to +75°C +5 to +131°F (No freezing)
Storage temperature –30 to +85°C –4 to +176°F–30 to +85°C –4 to +176°F
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TIMING CHART
1. Built-in oscillation circuit type
Notes: 1. Circuit stability time : Max. 12 ms
2. During the time taken for the circuit to stabilize after the power is turned on, the ON/OFF status of the output transistor is not determined by whether the sensor is
in the detection status or non-detection status.
2) External triggering type (trigger conditions: trigger pulse width = 20µs and trigger synchronization = 5ms)
Items Symbol
Thin short type
Note 1
Short type Middle type Long type Measured conditions
NPN
output
type
PNP
output
type
Rated operating voltage
Minimum
Vdd
5V DC type: 4.5V/Free-ranging type: 6.5V
Typical
Maximum 5V DC type: 6.5V/Free-ranging type: 27V
Average current
consumption
Without
trigger input
Output OFF
Minimum
Ib
Note 2: *bTypical 0.1m 5V DC type: 0.1mA/Free-ranging type: 1.0mA
Maximum 0.3m 5V DC type: 0.3mA/Free-ranging type: 1.8mA
Output ON
Minimum
Id
Note 2: *dTypical 2.6mA 6.7mA 5V DC type: 0.5mA/Free-ranging type: 1.4mA
Maximum 6.6mA 9.6mA 5V DC type: 3.4mA/Free-ranging type: 4.5mA
With trigger
input
Output OFF
Minimum
Ia
Note 2: *aTypical 2.2mA 5V DC type: 2.2mA/Free-ranging type: 3.1mA
Maximum 6.2mA 5V DC type: 6.2mA/Free-ranging type: 7.2mA
Output ON
Minimum
Ic
Note 2: *cTypical 4.2mA 6.2mA 5V DC type: 2.4mA/Free-ranging type: 3.3mA
Maximum 8.2mA 12.5mA 5V DC type: 8.2mA/Free-ranging type: 9.3mA
Measuring cycle (Trigger interval) Minimum Tt 5ms/cycle
External trigger
Pulse width Minimum Tw 20µs
Maximum 1/2Tt Half off the distance period
Level Maximum VTL 0.8V
Minimum VTH 3V Note 3
Response performance:
time from trigger pulse fall to detection output Maximum Tr 5ms
Output
characteristics
Remain voltage Maximum Vr 1 V DC 1.2 V DC 1 V I = 10 mA
Leakage current Maximum Il 5µA3µAV = 30 mA
Notes: 1. The thin short type is only available for 5V DC.
2. The ratio between the 4 operating modes (*a to *d) depends on the
external trigger period and detector time, and the current consumption
corresponds with this varying ratio.
3. A high level is established in the open state due to pull-up by the internal
circuit. (Refer to the connector wiring diagram.)
4. The output transistor is open collector.
The output transistor is turned ON by the sensor detection status and
turned OFF by its non-detection status.
Stand by
2 ms
(approx.)
2 ms
(approx.)
2 ms
(approx.)
2 ms
(approx.)
Operation
OFF
(With trigger input)
(Without trigger input)
Non-detection status Detection status
(The output is latched
by the previous trigger.)
(The output is latched
by the previous trigger.)
(With trigger input)
(Without trigger input)
OFF
ON
Internal sensor
operation
Trigger input
Output transistor
*a *b *c *d
Detection status:
output transistor ON
Non-detection status:
output transistor OFF
Sensor
Output
transistor
Output
GND
Sensor
Output
transistor Output
(NPN output types of the AMA series and all of AMB series)
Detection status:
output transistor ON
Non-detection status:
output transistor OFF
(PNP output types of the AMA series)
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
(NPN output types of the AMA series and all of AMB series)
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Power supply
Output transistor
(open collector)
Non-detection
status
Detection
status
Non-detection
status
Circuit
stability
time
(PNP output types of the AMA series)
Power supply
Output transistor
(open collector)
Non-detection
status
Detection
status
Non-detection
status
Circuit
stability
time
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2. External triggering type
HOW TO USE
Wiring diagram of connector
Notes: 1. The output transistor has an open collector structure.
• Detection status: Output transistor ON (connected to GND)
• Non-detection status: Output transistor OFF (open state)
2. The status of the external trigger input is as follows:
• Open at the high level
• GND (less than 0.8V) at the low level
Under no circumstances must a high-level voltage be applied.
3. To maintain the power supply noise performance, be certain to connect a capacitor (33µF or more) to the sensor power supply input terminal in order to stabilize
the power supply voltage.
Built-in oscillation circuit type External triggering type
NPN output type
PNP output type
Notes: 1. Circuit stability time : Max. 12 ms
2. During the time taken for the circuit to stabilize after the power is turned
on, the ON/OFF status of the output transistor is not determined by
whether the sensor is in the detection status or non-detection status.
Note: The sensor recognizes at the VTH VTL edge of an external trigger that the
external trigger has been input.
VTH
VTL
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
NPN output types
of the AMA series
AMB series
PNP output types
of the AMA series
Non-
detection
status
Detection
status
Non-
detection
status
Circuit
stability
time
Non-
detection
status
Detection
status
Non-
detection
status
Circuit
stability
time
Power supply
External trigger
Output transistor
(open collector)
Output transistor
VTH
VTL
Tt: Min. 5ms
Tr : M ax. 5ms
Tw
Output
External trigger
Change
(ON to OFF or
OFF to ON)
Power supply
Output
+
+
3
1
Tr
4
2
GND
Min.
33 µF
Note 3.
Note 1.
N.C.
(No connection)
3
1
4
2
GND
Power supply
Output
+
+
Min.
33 µF
Note 3.
Note 1.
External trigger input
Note 2.
3
1
Tr
4
2
GND
Power supply
Output
+
+
Note 1.
N.C.
(No connection)
Min.
33 µF
Note 3.
3
4
2
GND
1
Power supply
Output
+
+
Min.
33 µF
Note 3.
Note 1.
External trigger input
Note 2.
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REFERENCE DATA
Operating region characteristics
DIMENSIONS (Common to the Built-in oscillation circuit type and External triggering type) mm inch
• How to interpret the graph
Example: Operating area of the Short Type
with rated detection distance of
8 cm 3.150 inch.
Detection width W (mm inch)
Detection distance L (mm inch)
0
10
.394
10
.394
20
.787
20
.787
0
100
3.937
10
.394
20
.787
30
1.181
40
1.575
50
1.969
60
2.362
70
2.756
80
3.150
90
3.543
Operating area
within the dotted lines
Operating region for
rated detection
distance of 8 cm
3.150 inch
Objects that enter the entire area are detected.
Operating area within the dotted lines
Object
Operating area
within the solid lines
Object
Objects that even partially enter the area are detected.
Operating area within the solid lines
Note: If only part of the object is in the detection area, it is not
detected.
(1) Thin short type (AMA14)
Short type (AMB14)
(2) Middle type (AMB24) (3) Long type (AMB34)
Reflection board
200 × 200 mm
7.874 × 7.874 inch
(reflectivity: 90%)
9 cm 3.534 inch
8 cm 3.150 inch
7 cm 2.756 inch
6 cm 2.362 inch
5 cm 1.969 inch
Y
X
Reflection
board
Detection width W (mm inch)
Detection distance L (mm inch)
0
10
.394
10
.394
20
.787
20
.787
0
100
3.937
10
.394
20
.787
30
1.181
40
1.575
50
1.969
60
2.362
70
2.756
80
3.150
90
3.543
Operating region for
rated detection distance
of 10 cm 3.937 inch
30
1.181
40
1.575
40
0
100
3.937
200
7.874
300
11.811
400
15.748
500
19.685
600
23.622
700
27.559
800
31.496
Reflection board
200 × 200 mm
7.874 × 7.874 inch
(reflectivity: 90%)
70 cm
27.559 inch
60 cm
23.622 inch
50 cm
19.685 inch
40 cm
15.748 inch
30 cm
11.811 inch
20 cm
7.874 inch
Y
X
Reflection
board
Detection width W (mm inch)
Detection distance L (mm inch)
0
10
.394
10
.394
30
1.181
20
.787
20
.787
Operating region for
rated detection distance
of 80 cm 31.496 inch
0
250
9.843
500
19.685
750
29.528
1000
39.37
1250
49.213
1500
59.055
1750
68.898
2000
78.74
Reflection board
500 × 500 mm
19.685 × 19.685 inch
(reflectivity: 90%)
150 cm
59.055 inch
100 cm
39.37 inch
50 cm
19.685 inch
Y
X
Reflection
board
30
1.181
40
1.575
40
Detection width W (mm inch)
Detection distance L (mm inch)
0
10
.394
10
.394
30
1.181
20
.787
20
.787
Operating region for
rated detection distance
of 200 cm 78.74 inch
1) Thin short type (V) 2) Short type (H)
2-R3.25
2-R.128
29.0
20.0
1.142
.787
11.0
10.0
.433
.394
Stamped side
(one side only)
12.7
.500
6.6
.260
*Rear side connector protrusion: Max. 0.4mm
16 2.5 dia.
6.5
16.25
10
11
Receiver
Projector
Connector surface
(Front lens surface)
Optical surface
20
19.5
22.5
4
6
.630 .098 dia.
.256
.640
.394
.433
.787
.768
.886
.157
.236
3) Middle type (H)
Receiver
Projector
22
19.35
3.1 dia.
31.2
5
14 23.1
29.5 0.4
Connector surface
(Front lens surface)
Optical surface
.866
.762
.122 dia.
1.228
.197
.551 .909
1.161 .016
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WIRING DIAGRAM (Connector surface view)
OPTIONAL mm inch
4) Long type (H) Long type (V)
10
33
4.2 dia.
24.7
46
20
43
Receiver
Projector
7
29.7
Max. 1
Connector surface
(Front lens surface)
Optical surface
.394
1.299
.165 dia.
.972
1.811
.787
1.693
.276
1.169
.039 MAX. 1
29.7
7
Optical
surface Connector
surface
10
20
Receiver
Projector
46
55
65
4.2 dia.
.039
1.169
.276
.394
.787
1.811
2.165
2.559
.165 dia.
1
2
3
4
IL-Z-4P-S125L3-E
(Japan Aviation Electronics Industry,
Limited)
1: Output
2: GND
3: Power source
4. Built-in oscillation circuit type: N.C.
External triggering type:
external trigger input
1) Thin short type (V) 2) Short type (H) 3) Middle type (H)
1
2
3
4
IL-Z-4P-S125T3-E
(Japan Aviation Electronics Industry,
Limited)
1: Output
2: GND
3: Power source
4. Built-in oscillation circuit type: N.C.
External triggering type:
external trigger input
4321
BM04B-SRSS
(J.S.T. Mfg. Co., Ltd.)
1: Output
2: GND
3: Power source
4. Built-in oscillation circuit type: N.C.
External triggering type:
external trigger input
4) Long type (H) Long type (V)
Notes: Purchase the follwing connections:
1. Socket housing IL-Z-4S-S125C3
(Japan Aviation Electronic Industry, Ltd.)
2. Lead wire (with metal connector at one end)
1
2
3
4
IL-Z-4P-S125T3-E
(Japan Aviation Electronics Industry,
Limited)
1: Output
2: GND
3: Power source
4. Built-in oscillation circuit type: N.C.
External triggering type:
external trigger input
1
2
3
4
IL-Z-4P-S125T3-E
(Japan Aviation Electronics Industry,
Limited)
1: Output
2: GND
3: Power source
4. Built-in oscillation circuit type: N.C.
External triggering type:
external trigger input
1. Output (Black)
2. GND (Blue)
3. Power source (Brown)
4. Built-in oscillation circuit type: N.C.
External triggering type: external trigger input (Purple)
The edge is soldered
4.5±1
150±5
4.3
Socket housing IL-Z-4S-S125C3
Lead wires AWG 28
(Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited)
6.45
.177±.039
5.906±.197
.169
.254
1. Connector with cable (for AMB series)
AMV9001
Note: Mistaken cable assembly can cause
damage to the internal circuits, so please
check the power cord before switching
ON. (Particular care must be taken as to
avoid reverse connection of the power.)
3. Power source (Brown)
2. GND (Blue)
4. Start signal input (Purple)
1. Output (Black)
Solder coated
Lead wires UL 10368, AWG 30
Socket housing SHR-04V-S
4.5±2
.177±.079
150±5
5.906±.197
5
.197
5
.197
2. Connector with cable (for AMA series)
AMV9002
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NOTES
1. Environment
1) Avoid using the sensor in
environments containing excessive
amounts of steam, dust, corrosive gas, or
where organic solvents are present.
2) When the sensor is used in noisy
environments, connect a capacitor
(minimum 33 µF) across its power input
terminals.
2. Wiring
1) Check all wiring before applying
power. Incorrect wiring may damage the
internal circuit (in particular, check that
the connection to the power supply is not
reversed.)
2) Avoid excessive removing and
replacing of the connector.
3. Detector surface (Optical surface)
1) Keep the detector surface clean.
Excessive dust or dirt on the detector
surface will deteriorate the sensing
performance.
2) Do not allow condensation or freezing
to occur on the surface of the sensor. If
condensation or freezing does occur at
low temperatures, the sensor may not
detect objects correctly.
3) This product is designed to detect the
existence of human body. The sensor will
not detect objects consisting of a low
reflective material (e.g., an object coated
with black rubber, etc.) or of a highly
reflective material (e.g., mirror, glass,
coated paper, etc.)
4) The front surface of the lens and case
are made of polycarbonate resin and can
withstand water, alcohol, oils, salts and
weak acids. Other fluids such as
alkalines, aromatic hydrocarbons and
halogenated hydrocarbons may melt or
swell the lens and case, please do not
have such fluids touch the lens and case.
5) If you use the sensor with a cover or
filter connected to the front of the sensor,
the sensor may detect the cover itself, the
detection distance can change, and
unstable operation can result.
6) When multiple sensors are to be used
side by side, please verify that there will
be no mutual interference by installing
them with the proper spacing, depending
on the type as shown below.
7) To protect the inner circuit, wiring
should be max. 3 m 9.843 ft..
4. Recommended installation
procedure
Install the photoelectric sensor so that it
is orientated correctly in relation to the
pass directions of the target objects as
shown in the figure below.
For the general precautions, refer to the
Notes for Motion Sensors on next page.
Model number Sensor spacing
AMB1 series 5 cm 1.969 inch
AMA1 series 8 cm 3.150 inch
AMB2 series 10 cm 3.937 inch
AMB3 series 20 cm 7.874 inch
Pass
directions
Y
X
Z
Pass directions
Pass
directions
Object
Object
Object
stands for pass direction of the target object.
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