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96M13829  CE Marking

KEYENCE Corporation has confirmed, on the basis of the following specifications, that this
product complies with the essential requirements of the applicable EU Directive. Be sure to
consider the following specifications when using this product in a member state of the
European Union.

Multi-Sensor Controller  EMC Directive


• Applicable standard: EN60947-5-2, Class A

MU-N Series These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with this product
incorporated complies with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive. The manufacturer
of the end-product is solely responsible for confirming the compliance of the end-product itself
Instruction Manual according to the EMC Directive.

1-3 Package Contents


• Controller
• Instruction manual

1-4 Specifications
This product can be used by connecting it to KEYENCE sensor models that support the MU-N
Series.
MU-N11 MU-N12
It can also be used with product series that feature models that support N-bus (the name of Model
Main unit Expansion unit
KEYENCE's wire-saving system). *1
Response time Depends on the connected sensor model
For details on the these functions, see the "MU-N Series User's Manual". Power supply voltage 24 VDC, ripple (P-P) 10% or less, Class 2 or LPS
There is a separate "MU-N Series User's Manual" for each sensor model that can be Power
70 mA or less 55 mA or less
connected. These manuals can be downloaded from the KEYENCE website supply Current consumption
(without load)*2 (without load)*3
(http://www.keyence.com). Please contact your nearest KEYENCE office, when it is not 4 max.,
possible to download these files over the internet. NPN open collector/PNP open collector selectable,
24 V or less,
Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum performance. Control output Main unit: 50 mA or less*4,
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it for future reference. Expansion unit: 20 mA or less,
Residual voltage: 2 V or less,
N.O./N.C. selectable
The following symbols alert you to important messages. Be sure to read these sections
carefully. 5 max.,
Short-circuit current: NPN: 1 mA or less,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
WARNING External input PNP: 2 mA or less,
or serious injury. For the applied voltage, see wiring diagrams
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor I/O*1*5 (page 3 of the instruction manual)
CAUTION
or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product damage 1 max.,
NOTICE Current output/ Voltage output
as well as property damage.
selectable,
Current output:
4 to 20 mA,
Point Indicates additional information on proper operation. Analog output -
Max. load resistance:
450 ,
Voltage output: 0 to 10 V,
External load resistance:

1. Introduction 5 k or more

Protection against reverse power connection,


Protection circuit power supply surge, output overcurrent,
output surge, and reverse output connection
1-1 Safety Precautions Expansion units Up to 4 expansion units *6

Sensor
• This product is only intended to detect objects. Do not use this product connection Allowable sensor current 150 mA or less
for the purpose of protecting a human body or a part of the human body. specification
• This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof product. Do
WARNING not use this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially explosive N-bus
Allowable passing
atmosphere. connection 1200 mA or less 900 mA or less
current
• This product uses DC power. The product may explode or burn if an AC specification
voltage is applied. Ambient
-20 to +50°C (no freezing)
• Do not wire this product along with power lines or high-tension lines. temperature
NOTICE Doing so may lead to product malfunctions or damage due to noise. Ambient humidity 35 to 85%RH (no condensation)
• Do not use this product outdoors. Environmental
resistance Shock resistance 2
1,000 m/s in X, Y, Z axis directions respectively 6 times

1-2 Precautions on Regulations and Vibration resistance


10 to 55 Hz Double amplitude 1.5 mm in the X, Y, Z axis
directions respectively, 2 hours

Standards Case and dust cover: Polycarbonate


Material Buttons: Polyacetal
Display panel: PMMA
 CSA Certificate
This product complies with the following CSA and UL standards and has been certified by CSA. Weight Approx. 70 g Approx. 70 g
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as a CSA-certified
product. *1 The response time, as well as the types and number of inputs and outputs that
• Applicable standards: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, are available, vary depending on the connected sensor model.
UL61010-1 For details, see the specific "MU-N Series User's Manual" for the model that will be
• Use one of the following types of power supplies. connected.
A CSA/UL certified power supply that provides Class 2 output as defined in the CEC (Canadian *2 1500 mA or less when a sensor is attached, 4 outputs (with loads) are used,
Electrical Code) and NEC (National Electrical Code) or a CSA/UL certified power supply that and expansion units are connected.
*3 1185 mA or less when a sensor is attached, 4 outputs (with loads) are used,
has been evaluated as a Limited Power Source as defined in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
and expansion units are connected.
60950-1/UL60950-1.
*4 20 mA or less: When using the expansion unit.
• Use this product at an altitude of 2000 m or less. *5 For more information on Control output, External input, and Analog output wire allocation,
• Overvoltage category: I please refer to the table of "Power Cable Pin Layout" on page 3 of this manual.
• Pollution degree: 3 *6 Up to 5 N-bus devices, including the main unit (or network unit), can be linked together.
• Indoor use only.

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1-5 Names of Main Unit Components 1-7 Connecting the Sensor and Power
Cables
Output Display Arrow
indicator buttons
• Turn the power off before connecting the sensor cable and power cable.
NOTICE • Insert the sensor cable and power cable securely into their respective
ports. If not properly inserted, the cables can be easily disconnected.

SELECT
 Sensor cable
OUT
STB H A
Cable type sensor
L
MODE
MU-N
SET
Multi-Sensor Controller

OP-88029 (for PVC cable) / OP-88030 (for PUR cable)


[SET] button Stable operation [MODE] button
indicator B
Connector type sensor
MU-N

1-6 Installation
Connector cable for MU-N OP-88029 (for PVC cable) / OP-88030 (for PUR cable)
 Attaching the MU-N11 (main unit) (3)

1 Align the claw at the bottom of the main body


with the DIN rail, as shown in the figure to the
C Connector type sensor
right. While pushing the main body in the (2) (1) MU-N
direction of arrow (1), push down in the direction
of arrow (2).

2 To remove the sensor, push the main body in Sensor-to-controller cable


the direction of arrow (1), while lifting the unit in
the direction of arrow (3).
In the case of A or B, please follow steps 1 through 3.
 Install the connector as follows:
When using the mounting bracket (OP-76877, sold Mounting bracket
1 Cut the cable to an appropriate length and strip
separately), attach the sensor as shown in the approx.
away approx. 17 mm of the outermost insulation. approx. 17 mm
figure on the right.
It is not necessary to remove insulation 17 mm

from the core wires.


 Attaching the MU-N12 (expansion unit)
Connector Connector
Several expansion units can be used in conjunction with a main unit. 2 Insert the core wires into the connector by cover body

Up to four expansion units can be connected to one main unit. aligning the pin numbers on the connector
Connector
* You can also connect up to four models that support N-bus (the name of body with the corresponding wire colors, lock
KEYENCE's wire-saving system) to one main unit. refer to the table below for more information.

Mount the product on a DIN rail and install on a metal surface when Press fitting
CAUTION Connector pin
connecting multiple expansion units or mounting main units close together. Wire color
number Black/ Blue/ White/ Brown
NOTICE Turn the power off before connecting expansion units.
1 Brow n
2 White
Point
• Contact your nearest KEYENCE office when connecting units other than
N-bus (the name of KEYENCE's wire-saving system) compatible sensors. 3 Blue
• Turn the power off before connecting expansion units. 4 Black
• Do not touch the expansion unit connectors.
• When using the MU-N Series as the main unit, verify that the expansion 3 To make a connection, press together the body and the connector cover into
products used (other than MU-N Series expansion units) can operate which the cables were inserted. (Use a pair of pliers or a similar tool to press
within the power supply voltage range of the MU-N Series. them together.)

1 Remove the protection covers from If the sensor cable needs to be cut to a shorter length, install the
the main unit and expansion unit(s). connector as described above.

* Do not reuse a connector that has already been press fitted.


Use one of the following connectors.
2 Install the expansion units on the DIN rail, one at a time.
OP-88029 (for use with PVC cables)
For more information about the installation, see "Attaching the MU-N11 (main
OP-88030 (for use with PUR cables)
unit)" (page 2).
Note that 1 spare connector is included with the 10 m PVC type cables
Main unit
Expansion
(OP-88026/88028).
unit
3 Push the expansion unit into
4 Connect the sensor cable on the left side
the main unit connector port
of the controller.
until a clicking sound can be heard. Connector Insert the connector
until a clicking sound
is heard.

4 Using the same method as step (2),


install the end units (OP-26751: End
unit Connector cover
2 units in a set, sold separately)
on either side of the main unit and Connector security ring
End
expansion unit. unit
Then, secure the end units in place.

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 Power cable  Wiring
Connect the power cable to the right side
of the controller.
Load (input device) Analog current or voltage input device

 Control output
Connector security
Insert the connector ring NPN PNP
until a clicking sound Connector Brown*1(1*2) Brown*1(1*2)
is heard. cover 24 V 24 V
Black(4*2)/White(2*2)/ Black(4*2)/White(2*2)/
Orange/Gray Orange/Gray
(when output is (when output is
* Connector cover selected) selected)

The sensor cable and power cable are both equipped with a connector cover. Blue*1(3*2) Blue*1(3*2)
0V 0V
After the connectors are inserted into the main unit, place the connector covers
over the connectors. Finally, secure the connector covers with the connector
security rings.  External input
NPN PNP
Brown*1(1*2) Brown*1(1*2)
24 V 24 V
White(2*2)/Orange/Gray/ White(2*2)/Orange/Gray/
Pink/Violet (when Pink/Violet (when
2. Wiring external input is
selected)
external input is
selected)

Blue*1(3*2) Blue*1(3*2)
0V 0V
 Power cable pin layout
The tables below provide a breakdown of the power cables that can be used with
the MU-N Series. They also contain information on the associated wire colors and  Analog output*1
functions. NPN/PNP
Brown*1(1*2)
24 V
<MU-N11 (main unit)>
Connector pin White(2*2)
Wire color Details Pow er cable model/type
number (when analog output is
A1 Brow n (1*) 24 V selected)
MU-CB4
A3 Blue (3*) 0V 4-core cable for main unit
Blue*1(3*2)
A4 Black (4*) Output 1 (MU-CC4:M12 connector 0V
A2 White (2*) Output 2/Input 1/Analog type) *
MU-CB8
B1 Orange Output 3/Input 2 8-core cable for main unit
B2 Gray Output 4/Input 3 *1 MU-N11 only
B3 Pink Input 4
B4 Violet Input 5 *2 Pin numbers when using an M12 connector cable
* Pin numbers w hen using an M12 connector cable

<MU-N12 (expansion unit)>


Connector pin
Wire color Details Pow er cable model/type
number
A4 Black Output 1 MU-CB2
2-core cable for expansion
A2 White Output 2/Input 1 unit

B1 Orange Output 3/Input 2 MU-CB6


6-core cable for expansion
B2 Gray Output 4/Input 3 unit

B3 Pink Input 4

B4 Violet Input 5

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workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any
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and examination. Upon examination by KEYENCE, KEYENCE, at its sole
option, will refund the purchase price of, or repair or replace at no charge any
Products found to be defective. This warranty does not apply to any defects
resulting from any action of Buyer, including but not limited to improper
installation, improper interfacing, improper repair, unauthorized modification,
misapplication and mishandling, such as exposure to excessive current, heat,
coldness, moisture, vibration or outdoors air. Components which wear are not
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2015
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