259GB

Interpreting the Part Number

PR-G 51 C N 
Self-contained (1) (2) (3) (4)

Photoelectric Sensor M3
(1) Detection type (2) Cable connection

PR-G…N/P 51 :
C: 2
1
4
3

Series 25.4 mm
56 : M8 (4-pin)

100
S.V.
Built-in slit C3 :
User's Manual
4

1 3
61 :
M8 (3-pin)
Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum
500 mm blank :
performance. 41 :
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it so that it can be used at
any time.
120 mm
42 :
The following symbols alert you to important messages.
Be sure to read these messages carefully.
(3) Output type (4) Output operation
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
WARNING
result in death or serious injury. N : NPN D : D.ON

It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could P : PNP blank : D.ON
NOTICE
result in minor or moderate injury. + L.ON

Safety Information for PR-G…N/P Series Sensor Head Components

• This product is only intended to detect object(s). Do not use „ Thrubeam type „ Reflective type,
this product to protect a human body or part of a human body. Retro-Reflective type
• This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof
WARNING product. Do not use this product in a hazardous location and/ Power supply indicator (green) Output indicator (yellow)
or potentially explosive atmosphere.
Output indicator (yellow) Sensitivity adjustment
• This product uses DC power. The product may explode or burn trimmer
if an AC voltage is applied. Stable operation
indicator (green)
• Do not wire the sensor together with power lines or high M3
voltage lines. If the sensor is wired together with power lines
Sensitivity
or high voltage lines, there is a risk of malfunction from noise adjustment
or damage to the sensor. trimmer M3
NOTICE
• When using a commercially available switching regulator, 25.4 mm
always ground the frame and ground terminal. Transmitter
• Do not use the sensor outdoors or in locations where ambient
light hits the receiving surface. 25.4 mm Display

Tightening torque
M3 screw: 0.6Nm or less
Precautions on Regulations and Standards Receiver

„ UL Certificate (Only connector type)

PR-GxxCxx and PR-GxxC3xx are UL/C-UL Listed products. Wiring
• UL File No.: E301717, Category: NRKH/NRKH7, Enclosure Type 1 (UL50)
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as „ NPN
an UL/C-UL Listed product.
Brown/(1)
• Use a power supply with Class 2 output defined in NFPA70 (NEC: 10 to 30 V DC
National Electrical Code).
• Power supply and control output circuits shall be connected to a Black/(4)
protection circuit

Load
Main circuit

single Class 2 source only. Output 1

Overcurrent

• Use with an over current protection device which is rated 30 V or White/(2)

more and not more than 2 A. Load
Output 2
„ CE Marking Blue/(3)
0V
Keyence Corporation has confirmed that this product complies with the
essential requirements of the applicable EC Directive(s), based on the
following specifications. Be sure to consider the following specifications
„ PNP
when using this product in the Member States of European Union.
z EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) Brown/(1)
10 to 30 V
• Applicable Standard EMI : EN60947-5-2, Class A / EMS : EN60947-5-2
DC
protection circuit

• Use PR-GxxCxx and PR-GxxC3xx with the enclosure connected to the earth.
Black/(4)
Load
Overcurrent
Main circuit

Output 1
These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with
this product incorporated complies with the essential requirements of White/(2)
Load
EMC Directive. The manufacturer of the end-product is solely responsible Output 2
for the compliance on the end-product itself according to EMC Directive.
Blue/(3)
0V

Packed Items
• PR-G sensor
• Instruction Manual

1 PR-G51CN-UM-E
„ Thrubeam type transmitter „ Reflective type
Brown / (1)
10 to 30 V DC
5 V DC
Main circuit

Black / (4)
Light emission
stop input

Blue / (3)
0V

Short-circuit current: 1mA or less

Display

„ Connector type pin layout 

M8 connector (4-pin) type M8 connector (3-pin) type
To calibrate the sensor, set the display
2 4 4 value to 120 or more when the target is
1 3 1 3
present. Also, set the display value to 60
or less when the target is not present.

Setting
Point The recommended tightening torque for the M8 connector is 0.6
value 
(Fixed)
Nm. Waterproof performance will decrease when the connection
is loose, so tighten it with a tool. 

ON
Output and Indicator Operation Output 1
OFF
„ Thrubeam type, Retro-Reflective type
ON
Output 2
OFF

ON
Output
indicator
OFF

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Check & Action

Display*1
The power supply is not
All indicators are off. Connect the power supply.
connected.

Check the wiring of the
Mistaken wiring.
To calibrate the sensor, set the display output wires.
value to 140 or more when the target is The output indicators
The input device has been
not present. Also, set the display value to turn on and off, but
damaged. Try connecting the sensor
80 or less when the target is present.*1 output does not turn on
or off. The sensor output has been output to another input
damaged. Or an output wire device.
Setting
is broken.
value 
(Fixed) Check that the rated current
 Current of 100 mA or more
for the input device has not
"ErC" appears on the exceeded 100 mA.
has passed through a
display. Check that the output wires
control output
are not shorted with any
ON other wires.
Output 1 Check that the rated current
OFF for the input device has not
Current of 100 mA or more exceeded 100 mA.
ON has passed through a
Output 2*2 control output Check that the output wires
OFF The output indicator is are not shorted with any
flashing. other wires.
When there are light
ON
Output The sensor is affected by sources nearby (sensors,
indicator ambient light. lighting, etc.), adjust the
OFF
sensor installation.
ON
Stable
operation OFF
indicator*3

*1 There is no display for the thrubeam type.

*2 Not available on the M8 connector (3-pin) type.
*3 • There is no stable operation indicator for the Retro-Reflective type.
• The stable operation indicator on the thrubeam type turns on when
stable incoming light is received and when light is stably blocked.
Adjust the installation condition so that the stable operation
indicator is always on. Rotate the trimmer as necessary to adjust
the light reception sensitivity.

PR-G51CN-UM-E 2
 Specifications

Body type Rectangular type

Type Thrubeam Thrubeam (Built-in slit) Retro-reflective Diffuse reflective (Long distance) Diffuse reflective (Short distance)
2 m cable PR-G51N PR-G56N PR-G61N PR-G41N PR-G42N
NPN
M8 connector (4-pin) PR-G51CN – – – –
Model 2 m cable PR-G51P – PR-G61P – –
PNP M8 connector (4-pin) PR-G51CP – PR-G61CP PR-G41CP PR-G42CP
M8 connector (3-pin) PR-G51C3PD – PR-G61C3PD – –
Detection distance 30 m 600 mm 0.1 to 4.2 m (when using R-2L) 500 mm 120 mm
Number of control outputs 2 (Dark-ON +Light ON)*1
Output Output 1 Dark-ON Light-ON
operation Output 2 Light-ON*1 Dark-ON
Response time 1 ms 0.5 ms
Sensitivity adjustment 1-rotation trimmer (230°) 5-rotation trimmer
Spot diameter – – φ20 mm or less (at 300 mm) Approx. φ3 mm (at 100 mm)
Light source 4 element, red LED (631 nm) 4 element, red LED (630 nm) 4 element, point light source, red LED (650 nm)
Mutual interference prevention function – 2 sensors
Transmitter: power supply indicator (green)
Indicator Receiver: output indicator (yellow), 7 segment display (0 to 999), output indicator (yellow)
stable operation indicator (green)
Power supply voltage 10 to 30 V DC including 10% ripple (P-P)
Transmitter: 450 mW or less (15 mA or less at 24 V, 15 mA or less at 12 V)
Power consumption 450 mW or less (15 mA or less at 24 V, 21 mA or less at 12 V)
Receiver: 360 mW or less (12 mA or less at 24 V, 15 mA or less at 12 V)
Open collector
Control output 30 V DC or less, 100 mA or less
Residual voltage: 1.2 V or less at 10 mA or less, 2 V or less at 10 to 100 mA
No voltage input
Light emission stop input –
Input time ON: 1 ms or more, OFF: 20 ms or more
Protection circuit Power supply reverse connection protection, power supply surge protection, output overcurrent protection, output surge protection, output reverse connection protection
Enclosure rating*2 IP68 (IEC60529), IP69K (DIN40050-9), 4X, 6P, 13 (NEMA250)
Ambient light Incandescent lamp 5,000 lx or less, sunlight: 20,000 lx or less
Ambient temperature -20 to +70°C (No freezing)*3
Storage ambient temperature -20 to +70°C
Environment
Ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH (No condensation)
resistance
Shock resistance 1,000 m/s2, X, Y, Z each direction 6 times
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, double amplitude 1.5 mm, X, Y, Z each direction 2 hours
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ or more (500 V DC)
Withstand voltage 1,000 V AC 50/60Hz 1 min
Material Case: SUS 316L, Indicator cover: PES, 7 segment display/lens cover: PMMA (Scratch-resistant coating)
2 m cable type Approx. 160g Approx. 75g
Weight
M8 connector type Approx. 55g Approx. 25g
Accessory Instruction Manual

*1 The M8 connector (3-pin) type has 1 output. If "D" is at the end of the model code, the sensor is equipped with a Dark-ON output only.
*2 The enclosure rating for the connector type varies based on the cable that is used.
*3 When the ambient temperature is 60°C or higher, the device should be powered with no more than 24 VDC and 50 mA.

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