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EQ-500 photoelectric sensor

Adjustable range reflective photoelectric sensor.
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EQ-500 series DC type

The EQ-500 series is a reflective photoelectric sensor with a compact design. Background and foreground suppression (DC types) and a long sensing range of  up to 2.5m is characteristic of this sensor.Even in harsh environments prone to water or dust stable sensing is possible.

EQ-500 series can be used to confirm the passage of packages on a conveyer belt or detect people in front of automatic doors.

Characteristics:

  • Long sensing range: 100cm or 250cm
  • BGS and FGS function
  • Unaffected by colour, form or material of an object
  • Response time 2ms
  • NPN/PNP transistor output
  • Compact design H68 x W26 x L68mm
  • Timer function (EQ-5_T only)
  • Short-circuit proof
  • Protection IP67

Options:

  • Sensor mounting bracket
  • Foot angled mounting 

EQ-500 series multivoltage type

The sensor functions with power supplies from 24 to 240V AC and 12 to 24V DC.With the multivoltage type, a wide product range is available for customers. The relay output assures a high switching capacity. IP67 protection permits use in dusty or splashy environments.

Characteristics:

  • Long sensing range: 100cm or 250cm
  • BGS and FIGS function
  • Unaffected by colour, form or material of an object
  • Light ON, dark ON types
  • NPN/PNP transistor output
  • Compact design H68 x W26 x L68mm
  • Timer function (EQ-50T only)
  • Short-circuit proof
  • Protection IP67 

Options:

  • Sensor mounting bracket
  • Foot angled mounting
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Applications

EQ-500 applications Panasonic Industry
  • Object detection
  • Positioning
  • Automatic door control

Downloads

Name File Type Size Date Language
PDF Brochure "Focus Automazione" Catalog, Shortform 3.1 MB 01.04.2022 Italian
PDF Brochure Capteurs Catalog, Shortform 32.5 MB 13.09.2021 French
PDF Catálogo Resumen Sensores Data sheet 29 MB 28.04.2021 Spanish
PDF Control de Aforos. Detección óptica independiente de color, material y forma. Flyer 818.8 KB 07.05.2020 Spanish
PDF Data sheet EQ-500 Data sheet 1.5 MB Italian
PDF Data sheet EQ-500 Data sheet 2.6 MB English
PDF Datenblatt EQ500 Data sheet 1.2 MB German
ZIP EQ-500 2D Data CAD 20 KB 01.06.2007
ZIP EQ-500 3D Data CAD 207.2 KB 01.06.2007
PDF EQ-500 Instruction Manual, MJE-EQ500 No.0081-97V Manual 575.6 KB 27.09.2023 English
PDF Fotocélulas para detección de personas Flyer 471.3 KB Spanish
PDF Optical sensors for people detection Flyer 1 MB 01.01.2015 English
PDF Optische Sensoren zur Personenerkennung Flyer 2.6 MB 01.01.2015 German
PDF Programma Sensori Catalog, Shortform 2.6 MB 11.01.2021 Italian
Raccolta Applicazioni Sensori Data sheet 24.2 KB 20.12.2018 Italian
PDF Sensor Selection Guide for Packaging Industry Catalog 14.7 MB 12.07.2022 English
PDF Sensori Fotoelettrici Guida tecnica Data sheet, Technical information 1.9 MB 01.05.2006 Italian
PDF Senzory - Zkrácená verze Catalog, Shortform 10.1 MB 28.01.2013 Czech
PDF Short Form Sensors for Factory Automation Catalog, Shortform 32.7 MB 08.07.2021 English
PDF Top seller - Automation products, 6215euen Catalog, Shortform 15.7 MB 04.05.2023 English
PDF Übersicht Sensoren Catalog, Shortform 28 MB 05.05.2022 German
PDF Übersicht Topseller Automatisierungstechnik, 6215eude Catalog, Shortform 15.6 MB 24.04.2023 German