Koyo proximity sensors. APS-GMC Series

Metal Cylinder, 2-wire DC System

Like a limit switch
  1. Wire-saving because of 2-wire type
  2. Low power consumption 0.55 mA or less
  3. Offers reliable installation through stable detection range indicator
  4. Supports sinking / sourcing connection

2-wire DC System

Output Form Operating Distance (mm) Output Form Model Number Remarks
M8 Flush Mount Type NO APS2-8GMC2-Z
2
M12 Flush Mount Type NO APS3-12GMC2-Z
3
M18 Flush Mount Type NO APS7-18GMC2-Z
7

APS-GMC Series

2-wire DC System    Flush Mount Type

Effective Operating Distance 2 mm ±10% 3 mm ±10% 7 mm ±10%
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Remarks Equipped with stable detection range indicator Equipped with short-circuit protection
Output Form NO Model Number APS2-8GMC2-Z APS3-12GMC2-Z APS7-18GMC2-Z
Price Open Open Open
Rated Working Voltage 12/24 V DC (10 to 30 V DC)
Standard Target Object (mm) Iron    8 x 8 x 1 t Iron    12 x 12 x 1 t Iron    18 x 18 x 1 t
Guaranteed Operating Distance 0 to 1.4 mm 0 to 2.1 mm 0 to 4.9 mm
Reaction Material Iron/Non ferrous metal (Operating distance changes depending on materials.)
Hysteresis 15% or less of operating distance
Operating Cycle Frequency 2 kHz 1.5 kHz 500 Hz
Rated Working Current 3 to 100 mA
Voltage Drop 3 V or lower
Off-state Current 0.55 mA or lower
Indicator Lamp Operation indication: Red or green lights up when output is ON. Installation indication: Green lights up within the stable detection range.
Use Ambient Temperature -25 to +70˚C
Temperature Characteristics Within ±10% (At the operating distance at +25˚C)
Withstand Voltage 1,000 V AC    50/60 Hz (1 minute)
Insulation Resistance 50 MK or higher (500 V DC)
Vibration Resistance Double amplitude: 1.5 mm, 10 to 55 Hz (2 h each for X, Y and Z direction)
Impact Resistance 980 m/s2, within 11 ms (10 times each for X, Y and Z direction)
Protection Level IP67
Case Material Case Stainless steel Brass nickel plate
Detector Surface PBT PBT
Indicator Lamp Nylon Nylon
Cord Protection PBT PBT
Lead Wire Oilproof cable 2 m
Outside diameter (Approx. φ4.1) 0.3 mm2, 2 core
Oil-resistant cable 2 m
Outside diameter (Approx. φ5.7)
0.5 mm2, 2 core
Tightening Torque Range up to 10 mm from the detector surface: 9 Nm or less
Range that is more than 10 mm from the detector surface on the cable side:
12 Nm or less
Range up to 10 mm from the detector surface: 20 Nm or less
Range that is more than 10 mm from the detector surface on the cable side:
30 Nm or less
70 Nm or less
Weight (g) Approx. 50 Approx. 60 Approx. 130