ANR11151 - Panasonic / NAiS

MICRO LASER SENSORS LM10

Series

DISPLACEMENT LASER SENSOR The LM10’s cost-performance ratio far

outstrips the competition.

Shape recognition

Position displacement

measurement

Thickness

measurement

High-precision

position fixing

High-precision detection

of presence/absence

Simple position fixing

Detection of

presence/absence

Resolution

MeasurementDetection

Price

General

purpose

photoelectric

sensors

LM10

Measuring

sensors

High-precision measurements with

comparative output function

Comparative output function (Intensity/displace-

ment) gives this high-precision device more ver-

satility

In addition to conventional analog output, the LM10 also comes

with ON/OFF control outputs;single (high/low outputs) or double

(high/low/go outputs) comparators. This gives the LM10 the ver-

sitility of both a photoelectric sensor and a high precision laser.

• Setting modes and types of ON/OFF control

New circuitry lowers costs.

Incorporates our own unique built-in single-

channel IC.

The LM10 uses the first single-channel IC (patent pending) ever

produced in the industry,* which reduces the dual-channel pro-

cessing requirement of conventional products to a single chan-

nel. Building the arithmetic circuits into the IC has also helped to

reduce costs. • As of November 1996.

• Measurement principle of the LM10 (optical triangulation)

Part of the light rays which come from the target object by means of dif-

fuse reflection are focused to produce a light spot on the position sens-

ing device (PSD). The location of this light spot varies depending on the

distance of the target object. By measuring the change in the location of

the light spot, the LM10 can measure the displacement of the target

object.

Type

Dual comparator

Single comparator

Intensity mode

Not Available

Intensity control (double output)

Standard mode

Displacement control (triple output)

Displacement control (double output)

Displacement control: ON/OFF control on the basis of distance measurement.

Intensity control: ON/OFF control on the basis of received light level.

Center point

Measurable range

Light receptor lens

Light projector lens

Light element

(semiconductor laser)

Position sensing device (PSD)

Light receptor

Light projector

Conventional circuit LM10

Signal

processing

circuit

Power

circuit

Sensor head

Controller

Use the LM10 with confidence. It

meets FDA standards for class 2 laser

safety.

Products available in two series: laser class 2

high and low power.

Development of a high-precision aspheric surface plastic lens

has made it possible to maintain both high precision and class 2

safety. The visible light spot makes it easy to see and safe to

use.

Interchangeable sensor heads

Sensor head and controller can be managed

separately.

Nine types of sensor heads and eight types of controllers can

be freely combined in 72 different ways. Unlike those of conven-

tional laser sensors, these heads and controllers are completely

interchangeable to meet any type of measuring and processing

requirements, There is no need for matched pair management

of heads and controllers.

Excellent in the following circumstances...

• When carrying out repairs

Suppose an accident on the production

line damages the sensor head.

...all you have to do is replace the

sensor head. As long as there is a

spare sensor available, the prob-

lem can be solved without stop-

ping the production line.

With the

MICRO LASER SENSOR

LM10...

• When changing to a

different model.

Suppose that after purchasing the

LM10 it becomes necessary to switch

to a different model due to changes in

the object you are measuring.

...all you have to do is buy a new

sensor head. The current con-

troller need not be replaced.

With the

MICRO LASER SENSOR

LM10...

Detection of remaining amount of paper roll Detection of pallet orientation

Counting the number of objects in a package Inspection of tire groove depth

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

nAutomated assembly

nFood processing/Packaging nAuto industry applications

4-20 mA PNP

4-20 mA NPN

±5 V PNP

±5 V NPN

Laser class

Output

Part name Specifications Part No.

Extension cable

2 m 6.562 ft. cable length ANR81020

3 m 9.843 ft. cable length ANR81030

5 m 16.404 ft. cable length ANR81050

8 m 26.247 ft. cable length ANR81080

10 m 32.808 ft. cable length ANR81100

20 m 65.617 ft. cable length ANR81200

30 m 98.425 ft. cable length ANR81300

Specifications Part No.

Single comparator with intensity setpoint option ANR5131

Window (dual) comparator with display ANR5231

Type Measurement range Resolution (2σ)Spot diameter Part No.

Class 2

low power

LM10-50-1 50 ±10 mm 1.969 ±.394 inch 5 µm .0002 inch 0.6 × 1.1 mm .024 ×.043 inch ANR11501

LM10-50S-1 50 ±10 mm 1.969 ±.394 inch 5 µm .0002 inch 0.09 × 0.05 mm .004 ×.002 inch ANR11511

LM10-80-1 80 ±20 mm 3.150 ±.787 inch 20 µm .0008 inch 0.7 × 1.2 mm .028 ×.047 inch ANR11821

LM10-130-1 130 ±50 mm 5.118 ±1.969 inch 100 µm .0039 inch 0.7 × 1.4 mm .028 ×.055 inch ANR11151

Class 2

high power

LM10-50-2 50 ±10 mm 1.969 ±.394 inch 1 µm .00004 inch 0.6 × 1.1 mm .024 ×.043 inch ANR12501

LM10-50S-2 50 ±10 mm 1.969 ±.394 inch 1 µm .00004 inch 0.09 × 0.05 mm .004 ×.002 inch ANR12511

LM10-80-2 80 ±20 mm 3.150 ±.787 inch 4 µm .0002 inch 0.7 × 1.2 mm .028 ×.047 inch ANR12821

LM10-130-2 130 ±50 mm 5.118 ±1.969 inch 20 µm .0008 inch 0.7 × 1.4 mm .028 ×.055 inch ANR12151

LM10-250-2 250 ±150 mm 9.843 ±5.906 inch 150 µm .0059 inch 0.8 × 1.5 mm .031 ×.059 inch ANR12261

Product types

• Sensors

Sensor head and controller assembly

• Controller

• Extension cable (for sensor class 2 types only) for connection to the relay cable (1.5 m 4.921 ft. relay cable is supplied with class 2 type sensor heads)

Single comparator with intensity setpoint option ANR5132

Window (dual) comparator with display ANR5232

Single comparator with intensity setpoint option ANR5141

Window (dual) comparator with display ANR5241

Single comparator with intensity setpoint option ANR5142

Window (dual) comparator with display ANR5242

2 m 6.562 ft.

(ANR11501)

(ANR11511)

(ANR11821)

(ANR11151)

(ANR51××)

(ANR52××)

(ANR12501)

(ANR12511)

(ANR12821)

(ANR12151)

(ANR12261)

0.5 m 1.640 ft.

Relay connector Relay cable

Double comparator judgment output

(displacement).

With LCD monitor.

Window comparator type

Single comparator type

Class 2

Single comparator judgment output

(displacement/amount of light).

1.5 m 4.921 ft.

Range: 50 ±10 mm 1.969 ±.394 inch

Resolution: 5 µm .0002 inch

Range: 50 ±10 mm 1.969 ±.394 inch

Resolution: 5 µm .0002 inch

Range: 80 ±20 mm 3.150 ±.787 inch

Resolution: 20 µm .0008 inch

Range: 130 ±50 mm 5.118 ±1.969 inch

Resolution: 100 µm .0039 inch

Range: 50 ±10 mm 1.969 ±.394 inch

Resolution: 1 µm .00004 inch

Range: 50 ±10 mm 1.969 ±.394 inch

Resolution: 1 µm .00004 inch

Range: 80 ±20 mm 3.150 ±.787 inch

Resolution: 4 µm .0002 inch

Range: 130 ±50 mm 5.118 ±1.969 inch

Resolution: 20 µm .0008 inch

Range: 250 ±150 mm 9.843 ±5.906 inch

Resolution: 150 µm .0059 inch

MICRO LASER

LASER LASER

ADJ

AUTO

DISPLACE



MENT

LOW

SET

GAIN

SPEED(Hz)

OPRRATION

SENSOR LM10



MICRO LASER

LASER

LOW

SET

LOW

HIGH



HIGH

SET



LASER

ADJ

AUTO

DISPLACE



MENT

LOW

HIGHLOW

GAIN

SPEED(Hz)

SENSOR LM10



Low Power

High Power

Specifications

1) Sensor head

• Low Power

2) Controller

• High Power

*White ceramics is the target of this value

3) Common

**The value of the linearity characteristics, resolution and response time might get worse.

• If there is no description for measurement conditions, the test is performed under operating voltage 24 V DC, ambient temperature 20° C 68° F, Gain AUTO, response

10 Hz, Cross-talk prevention OFF and white ceramics as a target at a center point distance.

Part Number ANR11501

50 mm 1.969 inch 50 mm 1.969 inch 80 mm 3.150 inch 130 mm 5.118 inch

±10 mm ±.394 inch

0.6 ×1.1 mm .024 ×.043 inch

5 µm .0002 inch 3mV

16 µm .0006 inch 8mV

50 µm .0020 inch 25mV

5 µm .0002 inch 3mV

16 µm .0006 inch 8mV

50 µm .0020 inch 25mV

20 µm .0008 inch 5mV

65 µm .0026 inch 16mV

200 µm .0079 inch 50mV

100 µm .0039 inch 10mV

330 µm .0130 inch 33mV

1 mm .039 inch 100mV

0.09 ×0.05 mm .004 ×.002 inch

0.7 ×1.2 mm .028 ×.047 inch 0.7 ×1.4 mm .028 ×.055 inch

Visible laser diode (685 nm)

15 µs (Duty 50 %)/0.4 mW (Peak value)/Class 1 (IEC825)

±10 mm ±.394 inch ±20 mm ±.787 inch ±50 mm ±1.969 inch

ANR11511 ANR11821 ANR11151

Center Point Distance

Measurable Range

Light Source

Beam Spot Diameter

±0.2 % of F.S.

Linearity Error (%FS)* IP67

Max. 2,500 lx

Protective Construction (except for connector)

Ambient Light Level (fluorescent lamp) 300 g 10.58 oz

Weight (with cable)

Resolution (2σ)10 Hz

100 Hz

1 kHz

Pulse Width/Max. Output/Laser Class

Part Number ANR12501

50 mm 1.969 inch

±10 mm ±.394 inch

0.6 ×1.1 mm .024 ×.043 inch

1 µm .00004 inch 1mV

3.5 µm .0001 inch 2mV

10 µm .0004 inch 5mv

ANR12511

50 mm 1.969 inch

±10 mm ±.394 inch

0.09 ×0.05 mm .004 ×.002 inch

1 µm .00004 inch 1mV

3.5 µm .0001 inch 2mV

10 µm .0004 inch 5mV

ANR12821

80 mm 3.150 inch

±20 mm ±.787 inch

0.7 ×1.2 mm .028 ×.047 inch

4 µm .0002 inch 1mV

13 µm .0005 inch 3mV

40 µm .0016 inch 10mV

ANR12151

130 mm 5.118 inch

±50 mm ±1.969 inch

0.7 ×1.4 mm .028 ×.055 inch

20 µm .0008 inch 2mV

65 µm .0026 inch 7mV

200 µm .0079 inch 20mV

ANR12261

250 mm 9.843 inch

±150 mm ±5.906 inch

0.8 ×1.5 mm .031 ×.059 inch

150 µm .0059 inch 5mV

500 µm .0197 inch 17mV

1.5 mm .059 inch 50mV

Visible laser diode (685 nm)

15 µs (Duty 50 %)/1.6 mW (Peak value)/Class 2

Center Point Distance

Measurable Range

Light Source

Beam Spot Diameter

±0.2 % of F.S. ±0.4 % of F.S.

Linearity Error (%FS)* IP67

Max. 3,000 lx Max. 2,500 lx

Protective Construction (except for connector)

Ambient Light Level (fluorescent lamp) Sensor (with cable): 240 g 8.47 oz, Relay Cable: 130 g 4.59 oz

Weight

Resolution (2σ)10 Hz

100 Hz

1 kHz

Pulse Width/Max. Output/Laser Class

Between external DC input and Sensor metal parts (except for connector metal parts) 20 MΩor more (at 500 V DC)

Insulated Resistance (initial) Between external DC input and Sensor metal parts (except for connector metal parts) 50 V AC 1 min

Breakdown Voltage (initial) 10 to 55 Hz (1 cycle/min) Double amplitude of 1.5 mm .059 inch (Sensor)

2 hours on 3 axes Double amplitude of 0.75 mm .030 inch (Controller)

Vibration Resistance (screw installation)

Shock of 98 m/s2or more, 3 times on 3 axesShock Resistance (screw installation) 0 to 50° C +32 to +122° F

Operating Ambient Temperature –20 to 70° C –4 to +158° F

Storage Ambient Temperature 35 % to 85 % RH (without dew condensation)

Operating Ambient Humidity

Part Number ANR5131/ANR5132 ANR5141/ANR5142 ANR5231/ANR5232 ANR5241/ANR5242

±5 V/F.S. (Max. 2 mA)

4 to 20 mA/F.S. (Max. 250 Ω)

±5 V/F.S. (Max. 2 mA)

4 to 20 mA/F.S. (Max. 250 Ω)

Analog Output 50 Ω—50 Ω—

Output Impedance Max. ±(0.03 % of F.S.)/°C Max. ±(0.04 % of F.S.)/°C Max. ±(0.03 % of F.S.)/°C Max. ±(0.04 % of F.S.)/°C

Temperature Drift (sensor and controller range set)

±10 % of F.S.Zero-Point Adjustment 1 kHz/100 Hz/10 Hz

0.4 ms/4 ms/40 ms

Response Frequency (–3 dB)

Response Time (10 – 90 %) NPN/PNP open collector 2 points

(100 mA, Max. 30 V DC, residual output voltage Max. 1.5 V)

FAR/LIGHT ON, NEAR/DARK ON

NPN/PNP open collector 3 points

(100 mA, Max. 30 V DC, residual output voltage Max. 1.5 V)

HIGH, IN-RANGE, LOW

Comparison Output

Max. 0.15 % of F.S.

Hysteresis NPN/PNP open collector 1 point (100 mA, 30 V DC, residual output voltage Max. 1.5 V)

Alarm Output ±5 V

Intensity Output No voltage input (when connected to 0v, no comparison judgement output allowed)

Timing Input

Sensor: LED (RANGE) Sensor: LED (RANGE)

Controller: LCD 3 digits display (indication renewal cycle)

Indication

AUTO, LOW (switchable)

Gain Selection Yes (between 2 sets)

Cross Talk Prevention** 12 to 24 V DC (–15 %, +10 %) Ripple 0.5 V (P-P)

Operating Voltage Range Max. 250 mA at 12 V DC

Rated Current Consumption (sensor and controller set)

180 g 6.35 ozWeight (with cable)

Part names and functions

• Class 1 type sensor • Class 2 type sensor and relay cable • Controller

Single-comparator type Window-comparator type

Common for both types

Q, WLaser emission indicator LED

This LED lights during laser emission or

just before and after its emission. To

indicate an alarm condition, the LED on

the sensor head flashes.

ERange indicator LED

Flashes when the target is within the

measurable range. Stays lit when the tar-

get is near the center point distance.

RAlarm indicator LED

Lights when measurement is not possi-

ble (not enough light [DARK] or too much

light [BRIGHT])

TZero-point adjustment

potentiometer

Adjusts the zero point position to within a

±10 % F.S. Use to make minute adjust-

ments after installing the sensor.

YSPEED selection switch

The response speed can be set to one of

three settings to allow adjustment for the

target speed. When high response

speed is unnecessary, set to the 10 Hz

mode.

UGAIN selector switch

Under normal conditions, set to AUTO.

During edge detection and other applica-

tions where you want to cut out the low

light level areas, set to LOW.

II/O cable

Single comparator type

OOperation indicator LED

lights when the NEAR/DARK ON output

is on.

POUTPUT selector switch

Switches between the displacement

data/intensity data output and the com-

parison value setting output.

{Comparison value setting

potentiometer

Sets the comparison value. By setting

the OUTPUT selector switch to the right,

the set value can be monitored at the

analog displacement output.

Window comparator type

}Operation indicator LED

The LED lights that corresponds to the

comparison output currently activated

qDisplay/output selector switch

Switches between the displacement data

output and the comparison value setting

output.

wDisplay

3-digit display of the displacement data,

the upper or the lower limit values.

eHIGH limit setting potentiometer

rLOW limit setting potentiometer

Sets the comparison value’s upper limit

(HIGH) and lower limit (LOW). Set it so

that the HIGH value is greater than the

LOW value. By setting the display and

analog displacement output switch to

either LOW or HIGH, you can monitor

the set value on the display and the

analog displacement output. When not

setting the comparison output, return the

switch to the center position.

Connections and functions

Single comparator type Window (dual) comparator type

Connector to

controller

Light receptor

Light emitter

Connector to 

controller

Connectors to sensor 

and relay cable

1 3

MICRO LASER

LASER LASER

ADJ

AUTO

DISPLACE



MENT

LOW

SET

GAIN

SPEED(Hz)

OPRRATION

SENSOR LM10



MICRO LASER

LASER

LOW

SET

LOW

HIGH



HIGH

SET



LASER

ADJ

AUTO

DISPLACE



MENT

LOW

HIGHLOW

GAIN

SPEED(Hz)

SENSOR LM10



Connector to 

sensor

11 16

MICRO LASER

LASER LASER

ADJ

AUTO

DISPLACE



MENT

LOW

SET

GAIN

SPEED(Hz)

OPRRATION

SENSOR LM10



[Brown] 12 to 24 V DC

[Blue] 0 V

[White] Displacement output (with shielding)

[Shielding] Analog ground

[Red] Intensity output

[Green] Cross-talk prevention input

[Yellow] Cross-talk prevention output

[Black] Comparison output (FAR/LIGHT ON)

[Gray] Comparison output (NEAR/DARK ON)

[White] Comparison and alarm output COM

[Orange] Alarm output

[Purple] Signal selector input

[Light blue] Timing input

MICRO LASER

LASER

LOW

SET

LOW

HIGH



HIGH

SET



LASER

ADJ

AUTO

DISPLACE



MENT

LOW

HIGHLOW

GAIN

SPEED(Hz)

SENSOR LM10



[Brown] 12 to 24 V DC

[Blue] 0 V

[White] Displacement output (with shielding)

[Shielding] Analog ground

[Red] Intensity output

[Green] Cross-talk prevention input

[Yellow] Cross-talk prevention output

[Black] Comparison output (HIGH)

[Gray] Comparison output (IN RANGE)

[Purple] Comparison output (LOW)

[White] Comparison and alarm output COM

[Orange] Alarm output

[Light blue] Timing input

1. Power supply

[brown (+), blue (–)]

Input 12 to 24 V DC.

2. Timing input [light blue]

While shorted to 0 V (blue), the comparison

output is disabled. When using a transistor

to establish the timing, use a transistor

with a residual output voltage of 1.5 V or

less during output.

Timing input connection example

3. Cross-talk prevention I/O

[green (input), yellow (output)]

When using two sensors, you can set the

cross-talk prevention mode by connect-

ing the input wire of each to the output

wire of the other. Be aware that this

mode may adversely affect the linear

characteristics, resolution, and response.

–

Light blue

Laser sensor

Internal circuit

Photosensor

Blue

4. Analog displacement output

[white, shielding (GND)]

An analog voltage is output that corre-

sponds to the displacement of the target

within the measurement range. When

the output switch is at the SET position,

each comparison value setting is output.

5. Intensity output

[red, shielding (GND)]

Analog voltage (–5 V to +5 V) is output

corresponding to the amount of light

reflected from the target. If the amount of

light increases, the voltage value

becomes larger and if it decreases, the

voltage value becomes smaller.

6. Alarm output

[orange, white (COM)]

Outputs during insufficient light (DARK)

or too much light (BRIGHT).

• Single comparator type

[black, white (COM)]

• Window comparator type

[black, gray, purple, white (COM)]

Judgment result of displacement data is

output.

Signal selector

input [purple]

When not

connected

When connected

to 0 V [blue]

LOW [purple] Outputs when below the set

value’s lower limit.

IN RANGE [gray] Outputs when between the set

value’s lower and upper limits.

HIGH [black] Outputs when above the set

value’s upper limit.

Comparing operations

When displacement data is

greater than set value (far side):

FAR/LIGHT ON output is on.

When displacement data is less

than set value (near side):

NEAR/DARK ON output is on.

When intensity data is greater

than set value (near side):

FAR/LIGHT ON output is on.

When intensity data is less than

set value (far side):

NEAR/DARK ON output is on.

Note: With the single comparator type, connecting the purple

wire and blue wire changes from the analog displace-

ment output to the light amount monitoring value output.

Description of comparison output opera-

tions

Window comparator type

Alarm and comparison output connection

example

Data

1. Distance – output range

An analog voltage is output that corresponds to the displacement of the target within the measurable range.

LM10-50

(ANR11501, ANR12501) LM10-50S

(ANR11511, ANR12511) LM10-80

(ANR11821, ANR12821)

LM10-130

(ANR11151, ANR12151) LM10-250

(ANR12261)

GND

White Displacement

GND

A/D converter etc.Laser sensor

(Voltage output type)

(Current output type)

Red50 Ω

50 Ω

Intensity

Set value’s upper

limit (HIGH)

Set value’s lower

limit (LOW)

LOW output

Displacement 

data

Display

IN RANGE output

HIGH output

Hysteresis Hysteresis



ON ON

OFF



OFF

OFF



OFF



Laser sensor

Load

100mA 30V DC max.

White

• NPN type (ANR5XX1)

Laser sensor

Load

100mA 30V DC max.

White

• PNP type (ANR5XX2)

7. Comparison output

Beam dia.

(mm inch)

Distance

(mm inch)

Displacement 

output (V)

Alarm 

output

Measurable range

Min.6

(Min. 21.6 mA)

(20 mA)

(4 mA)

(12 mA)

-5

OFF

ON ON

0-10

-.394 +10

+.394

0.7

.028

1.0 .039 0.6

.024

1.1 .043 0.5

.020

1.0 .039

Center point

distance

(50 mm 1.969 inch)

-5

OFF

ON ON

0-10

-.394 +10

+.394

0.14

.006

0.1 .004 0.09

.004

0.05 .002 0.08

.003

0.13 .005

Min.6

Beam dia.

(mm inch)

Distance

(mm inch)

Displacement 

output (V)

Alarm 

output

Measurable range

(Min. 21.6 mA)

(20 mA)

(4 mA)

(12 mA)

Center point

distance

(50 mm 1.969 inch)

-5

OFF

ON ON

0-20

-.787 +20

+.787

Min.6

0.8

.031

1.3 .051 0.7

.028

1.2 .047 0.6

.024

1.2 .047

Beam dia.

(mm inch)

Distance

(mm inch)

Displacement 

output (V)

Alarm 

output

Measurable range

(Min. 21.6 mA)

(20 mA)

(4 mA)

(12 mA)

Center point

distance

(80 mm 3.150 inch)

-5

OFF

ON ON

0-50

–1.969

+50

+1.969

0.8

.031

1.5 .059 0.7

.028

1.4 .055 0.6

.024

1.3 .051

Min.6

Beam dia.

(mm inch)

Distance

(mm inch)

Displacement 

output (V)

Alarm 

output

Measurable range

(Min. 21.6 mA)

(20 mA)

(4 mA)

(12 mA)

Center point

distance

(130 mm 5.118 inch)

-5

OFF

ON ON

0-150

–5.906

+150

+5.906

0.9

.035

1.6 .063 0.8

.031

1.5 .059 0.7

.028

1.4 .055

Min.6

Beam dia.

(mm inch)

Distance

(mm inch)

Displacement 

output (V)

Alarm 

output

Measurable range

(Min. 21.6 mA)

(20 mA)

(4 mA)

(12 mA)

Center point

distance

(250 mm 9.843 inch)

2. Distance characteristics (class 2 type sensor head)

• White ceramic (0°, ±20°) vertical orientation

Sensor

Subject

body

+– ANR1250

–10

–.394

–7.5

–.295

–5

–.197

–2.5

–.098

0 2.5

.098 5

.197 7.5

.295 10

.394

0.100

.004

0.075

.003

0.050

.002

0.025

.001

0.000

–0.050

–.002

–0.025

–.001

–0.075

–.003

–0.100

–.004

Error (mm inch)

Measurement distance (mm inch)

20°

0°

20°–

ANR1251

–10

–.394

–7.5

–.295

–5

–.197

–2.5

–.098

0 2.5

.098 5

.197 7.5

.295 10

.394

0.100

.004

0.075

.003

0.050

.002

0.025

.001

0.000

–0.050

–.002

–0.025

–.001

–0.075

–.003

–0.100

–.004

Error (mm inch)

Measurement distance (mm inch)

20°

0°

20°–

ANR1282

–20

–.787

–15

–.591

–10

–.394

–5

–.197

05

.197 10

.394 15

.591 20

.787

0.20

.008

0.15

.006

0.10

.004

0.05

.002

0.00

–0.10

–.004

–0.05

–.002

–0.15

–.006

–0.20

–.008

Error (mm inch)

Measurement distance (mm inch)

20°

0°

20°–

ANR1215

–50

–1.969

–40

–1.575

–30

–1.181

–20

–.787

–10

–.394

0 10

.394 30

1.181

20

.787 40

1.575

50

1.969

0.8

.031

0.6

.024

0.4

.016

0.2

.008

0.0

–0.4

–.016

–0.2

–.008

–0.6

–.024

–0.8

–.031

Error (mm inch)

Measurement distance (mm inch)

20°

0°

20°–

ANR1226

3.0

.118

2.5

.098

2.0

.079

1.5

.059

1.0

.039

0.5

.020

0.0

–1.5

–.059

–0.5

–.020

–1.0

–.039

–2.5

–.098

–2.0

–.079

–3.0

–.118

20°

0°

20°–

Error (mm inch)

Measurement distance (mm inch)

–150

–5.906

–120

–4.724

–90

–3.543

–60

–2.362

–30

–1.181

0 30

1.181

90

3.543

60

2.362

120

4.724

150

5.906

• White ceramic (0°, ±20°) horizontal orientation

+– Sensor

Subject

body

ANR1250

20°

0°

20°–

–10

–.394

–7.5

–.295

–5

–.197

–2.5

–.098

0 2.5

.098 5

.197 7.5

.295 10

.394

0.100

.004

0.075

.003

0.050

.002

0.025

.001

0.000

–0.050

–.002

–0.025

–.001

–0.075

–.003

–0.100

–.004

Error (mm inch)

Measurement distance (mm inch)

ANR1251

20°

0°

20°–

–10

–.394

–7.5

–.295

–5

–.197

–2.5

–.098

0 2.5

.098 5

.197 7.5

.295 10

.394

0.100

.004

0.075

.003

0.050

.002

0.025

.001

0.000

–0.050

–.002

–0.025

–.001

–0.075

–.003

–0.100

–.004

Error (mm inch)

Measurement distance (mm inch)

ANR1282

20°

0°

20°–

–20

–.787

–15

–.591

–10

–.394

–5

–.197

05

.197 10

.394 15

.591 20

.787

0.20

.008

0.15

.006

0.10

.004

0.05

.002

0.00

–0.10

–.004

–0.05

–.002

–0.15

–.006

–0.20

–.008

Error (mm inch)

Measurement distance (mm inch)

ANR1215

20°

0°

20°–

–50

–1.969

–40

–1.575

–30

–1.181

–20

–.787

–10

–.394

0 10

.394 30

1.181

20

.787 40

1.575

50

1.969

0.8

.031

0.6

.024

0.4

.016

0.2

.008

0.0

–0.4

–.016

–0.2

–.008

–0.6

–.024

–0.8

–.031

Error (mm inch)

Measurement distance (mm inch)

ANR1226

20°

0°

20°–

3.0

.118

2.5

.098

2.0

.079

1.5

.059

1.0

.039

0.5

.020

0.0

–1.5

–.059

–0.5

–.020

–1.0

–.039

–2.5

–.098

–2.0

–.079

–3.0

–.118

Error (mm inch)

Measurement distance (mm inch)

–150

–5.906

–120

–4.724

–90

–3.543

–60

–2.362

–30

–1.181

0 30

1.181

90

3.543

60

2.362

120

4.724

150

5.906

Precautions during installation

1. Procedure for setting the sensor

1) While watching the range indicator

LED, set the sensor so that the distance

to the subject body is within the measur-

able range.

2) Be careful of the sensor’s orientation

during installation. When the subject

body moves as shown below, errors will

develop depending on the orientation of

the sensor. In order to minimize these

errors, be sure to install the sensor in the

correct orientation.

2. Installing the sensor

1) Using the two installation holes, firmly

install the sensor so that the sensor’s

front surface is parallel to the target. Do

not tighten the installation screws to a

torque over 2 N·m.

2) Glass is used at the sensor’s light

emission and light reception surfaces

and, therefore, never subject it to

impacts of any kind. Also, be very careful

not to allow oils, fingerprints, or other

substances that may refract the light, to

get on the glass during installation.

3) If light reflected off the target is then

reflected off nearby objects or walls and

then received by the sensor, the sensor

reading will be adversely affected. To

prevent this, either further separate the

sensor or apply a black delustering paint

to prevent the unwanted reflection of

light.

3. Installing the controller

1) When installing more than one con-

troller in a row, maintain at least 10 mm

between each unit. Also, when installing

the controller inside control panels or

other areas where the air is not properly

ventilated, the controller will cause the

ambient temperature to rise. In these

cases, ensure the proper cooling facili-

ties.

4. Wiring

1) Perform all wiring by faithfully follow-

ing the input and output circuit explana-

tions and documents that came with the

instrument.

2) When installing or removing a connec-

tor, always first turn off the controller and

then begin operations.

3) All connectors are of the lock-on type.

When connecting a connector, be sure to

securely insert it until it locks into place.

When removing a connector, first press

in the lock release button on the connec-

tor side and then remove the connector.

4) After removing a connector, do not

touch the terminals located inside.

5) The connector’s metal portion is inter-

nally connected to the analog output

GND. In order to prevent affects from

noise or damage to the internal circuits,

be sure to insulate the metal portion with

electrical tape or other means.

5. Cable

1) When the sensor and controller are

fixed and cables connected, do not sub-

ject the cables to a pull of more than 3

kg. Have no bends in the cables with a

radius of less than 20 mm. Also, do not

bend a sensor’s cable near where the

cable is attached to the sensor.

2) When the sensor is to be moved while

in use, do not have it so that the sensor’s

cable becomes bent. If the location is

such that it cannot be helped, we recom-

mend purchasing the appropriate length

extension cable so that bending is

unnecessary.

• Step detection

• Concentricity measurement

• Extremely different adjacent colors or

materials

Measurement range 

indicator LED

Outside of 

measurable 

range

Off OffFlashing FlashingOn

Center of 

measurement 

range

Outside of 

measurable 

range

Lock release button

R20 .787 or more

These products are not

safety sensors and are

not designed or intended

to be used to protect life

and prevent bodily injury

or property damage.

Sensor model a b c

ANR1150 40 1.575

10 .394

70 2.756

ANR1151

ANR1182 50 1.969 110 4.331

ANR1115 80 3.150 150 5.906

ANR1250 50 1.969

20 .787

90 3.543

ANR1251

ANR1282 80 3.150 130 5.118

ANR1215 120 4.724 190 7.480

ANR1226 210 8.268 400 15.748

Precautions during operation

1. Operating environment

1) Use in an ambient temperature

between 0 °C 32 °F and 50 °C 122 °F.

Store in a location where the tempera-

ture stays between –20 °C –4 °F and

70 °C 158 °F.

2) Use in an ambient humidity between

35 % and 85 % RH. Avoid use in loca-

tions with drastic humidity changes

which cause condensation.

3) Use in a location where the illumi-

nance from incandescent lamps received

at the light receptors surface is below

2,500 lx (ANR11 series and ANR1226),

or below 3,000 lx (ANR1250, ANR1251,

ANR1282, and ANR1215). Also, locate

the unit so that sunlight, light of the same

wavelength, or other disturbing light,

does not directly hit the light receptor.

When exceptional accuracy is required,

install a shielding plate or other type of

shading mechanism.

4) The power supply voltage should be

between 85 % and 110 % of the rated

voltage.

5) Since the internal circuits may

become damaged if an external surge

voltage exceeds 500 V [±(1.2 ×50) µs

unipolar full-wave voltage], always use a

surge absorber or surge absorbing ele-

ment.

6) Keep the sensor light emitter and light

receptor surface clean and free of mois-

ture, oil, finger prints, and other light

refracting substances, and free of dust,

dirt, and other light blocking substances.

When cleaning the glass surfaces, wipe

with a soft cloth or lens cleaning paper.

7) Although the sensor is of waterproof

construction, it does not mean that mea-

surements can be taken underwater or in

the rain. Moreover, the connectors are

not watertight.

8) Do not use the unit in locations with

flammable or corrosive gases, locations

with excessive dust, locations splashed

by water, or locations subjected to vibra-

tions or excessive shocks.

9) Since the controller contains molded

resins, do not use in environments that

contain, or where contact with, benzene,

thinners, alcohols and other organic sol-

vents; and ammonia, caustic sodas, and

other alkaline substances is possible.

2. Noise precautions

1) Install the unit as far away as possible

from high voltage wires, power wires, or

devices that generate large switching

surges.

2) Separate the sensor cable wiring, high

voltage circuit, and power circuit.

3) If there is much noise on the power

supply, it will affect the analog output. In

such cases, use a noise filter or noise-

cut transformer.

3. Insulation resistance and withstand

voltage

1) Do not perform insulation resistance

or withstand voltage tests between the

connector’s metal portions and input/out-

puts.

4. Power supply

1) Select a power supply with a ripple

voltage below 0.5 V (P-P) and a current

capacity above 0.3 A.

2) In order to avoid high-frequency nois-

es when using an off-the-market switch-

ing regulator, be sure to ground the

frame ground (FG) terminal.

3) When using a power supply that uses

a transformer, be sure to use an insulat-

ed transformer. When using an auto-

transformer (single-wound transformer),

it is possible to damage this unit or the

power supply.

5. Warm-up time

1) Allow at least 30 minutes, after turning

on the unit, for the unit to properly warm

up.

Area of interference

When using more than one sensor

together, be careful of the area of inter-

ference.

CE marking

Conforms to the EMC and low voltage

directives listed below.

• EMC directive (89/336/EEC)

EN50081-2: 1993

EN50082-2: 1995

• Low voltage directive (73/23/EEC)

EN60825-1: 1994

CE marking obtained by the standard

product specifications.

cba

Units (mm inch)

Dimensions (units: mm inch)

• Sensor (ANR11 series)

• Sensor (ANR12 series)

• Controller (common)

Relay cable (ANR12 series)

48

1.890

50±0.2 1.969±.008

50±0.2

1.969±.008

15.8

.622

13.3

.524

25

.984

20.6

.811

16.5

.650 19.2

.756

28

1.102

5

.197

60

2.362

60 2.362

6 dia.

.236

2-M5 .197

Min. 2,000 78.74

11.8

.465

48

1.890

43

1.693

20.6

.811 19.2

.756

28

1.102

Min.1,500 59.055

43

1.693

5

.197 5

.197

60

2.362

14 dia.

.551

Min. 500 19.685

11.8

.465

15.8

.622 25

.984

16.5

.650

13.3

.524

14.7 dia.

.579

50±0.2 1.969±.008

50±0.2

1.969±.008

60 2.362

6 dia.

.236

2-M5 .197

6 dia.

.236

6 dia.

.236

2-4.5 dia.

2-.177

68.5

2.697

96

3.780 86±0.5

3.386±.020

35

1.378 55

2.165

29

1.142

35

1.378

(16)

(.630)

Min. 1,500

59.055

25±0.5

.984±.020

ANR1 × 550 mm 1.969 inch 20°

ANR1 × 82 80 mm 3.150 inch 16°

ANR1 × 15 130 mm 5.118 inch 11°

ANR1226 250 mm 9.843 inch 8°