Multi-function color sensors- LA3-W Series

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Sensor Head
Controller

Sensor Head

Type		Relay type
Model	NPN/PNP	LA3-W70CA	LA3-WS300CA	LA3-W500CA
Detection distance		30–70 mm	30–300 mm	30–500 mm
Minimum spot diameter		Approx. 1.6 x 2.9 mm at 45 mm	Adjustable light spot Approx. Φ2±0.2 mm (at 90 mm) Approx. Φ5±0.5 mm (at 200 mm) Approx. Φ7±0.8 mm (at 300 mm)	Adjustable light spot Approx. Φ3.5±0.2 mm (at 100 mm) Approx. Φ9±0.5 mm (at 250 mm) Approx. Φ18±1 mm (at 500 mm)
Light source		White LED
Reduced mutual interference frequency		Setting of different frequencies, max. 2 units*1
Timer		OFF / ON-Delay / OFF-Delay / One-Shot
Protection circuit		Power reverse connection protection, power surge protection, output overcurrent protection, output surge protection, output reverse connection protection
Housing rating		IP65/IP67 (IEC60529)
Ambient light		Incandescent lamp: 10,000 lux or less, Sunlight: 20,000 lux or less
Ambient temperature		-20 to +50 °C (no freezing)
Relative humidity		35 to 85 % RH (no condensation)
Shock resistance		1,000 m/s² , 6 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions
Vibration resistance		10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours in each of the X, Y, and Z directions
Cable length (cm)		190±5 (Plug-in M8)
Material		Zinc alloy
Weight		Approx. 150 g
Notes:
* 1 The response time is delayed by approximately 20% for different frequencies set under the anti-interference function menu. *2 OUT2 multiplexes the white line with the external input, and when the white line is set to output, there is no external input.

Technical Specs(PDF)

Controller

Type		Main module			Expansion module
Model		LU-N11			LU-N12
Connected sensors		LA3-W70*	LA3-WS300*	LA3-W500*	LA3-W70*	LA3-WS300*	LA3-W500*
Response time		1 Spot Mode, 1 Output: Switchable between 0.6 ms / 1.1 ms / 11 ms / 100 ms / 500 ms 2 Spot Differential Mode, 1 Output: Switchable between 0.6 ms / 2.6 ms / 21 ms / 200 ms / 1 s 2 Spot Matching Mode, 1 Output: Switchable between 0.5 ms / 2.1 ms / 21 ms / 200 ms / 1 s 1 Spot Mode, Multiple Outputs: Switchable between 2 ns / 3 ms / 11 ms / 100 ms / 500 ms 2 Spot Matching Mode, Multiple Outputs: Switchable between 2 ms / 4 ms / 21 ms / 200 ms / 1 s	1 Output: Switchable between 0.6 ms / 1.1 ms / 11 ms / 100 ms / 500 ms Multiple Outputs: Switchable between 2 ms / 3 ms / 11 ms / 100 ms / 500 ms		1 Spot Mode, 1 Output: Switchable between 0.6 ms / 1.1 ms / 11 ms / 100 ms / 500 ms 2 Spot Differential Mode, 1 Output: Switchable between 0.6 ms / 2.6 ms / 21 ms / 200 ms / 1 s 2 Spot Matching Mode, 1 Output: Switchable between 0.5 ms / 2.1 ms / 21 ms / 200 ms / 1 s 1 Spot Mode, Multiple Outputs: Switchable between 2 ns / 3 ms / 11 ms / 100 ms / 500 ms 2 Spot Matching Mode, Multiple Outputs: Switchable between 2 ms / 4 ms / 21 ms / 200 ms / 1 s	1 Output: Switchable between 0.6 ms / 1.1 ms / 11 ms / 100 ms / 500 ms Multiple Outputs: Switchable between 2 ms / 3 ms / 11 ms / 100 ms / 500 ms
Mutual interference reduction function		Setting of different frequencies, up to 2 units*1
Timer		OFF / ON-Delay / OFF-Delay / One-Shot
Power supply	Power voltage	15 to 30 VDC with ripple (P-P) 10%, Class 2 or LPS
	Current consumption	80 mA or less at 24 V (without load) 70 mA or less at 30 V (without load)
Input/ Output	Control output	Up to 4 outputs (NPN/PNP; normally open/normally closed, switchable) Main module: 50 mA or less, Expansion module: 20 mA or less Residual voltage: 2 V or less
	External input	Up to 4 inputs; Short-circuit current: NPN: 1 mA or less, PNP: 2 mA or less
	Analog output	Up to 1 analog output (available only on the main module) Switchable between current output / voltage output Current output: 4 to 20 mA, maximum load resistance 350 Ω Voltage output: 0 to 10 V, output impedance 100 Ω
External input function		Tune/Stop transmit, switchable
Protection circuit		Power reverse connection protection, power surge protection, output overcurrent protection, output surge protection, output reverse connection protection
Connection of expansion modules		Up to 3 expansion modules can be connected to 1 main module
Environmental resistance	Ambient temperature	-10 to +50 °C (no freezing)
	Relative humidity	35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
	Shock resistance	1,000 m/s² , 6 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions
	Vibration resistance	10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours in each of the X, Y, and Z directions
Material		Polycarbonate
Weight		Approx. 140 g
* 1 The response time is delayed by approximately 20% for different frequencies set under the Anti-Interference Function menu.