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General Photoelectric Sensors

Ordering Information Connections Specifications

BM Series
This is only for reference, the actual product does not support all combinations. ■ Emitter Model BM3M-TDT BM1M-MDT BM200-DDT
For selecting the specified model, follow the Autonics website. Sensing type Through-beam Retroreflective Diffuse reflective
Brown

INSTRUCTION MANUAL BM ❶ - ❷ ❸ ❹
Sensing distance 3m 1 m 01) 200 mm 02)
Opaque materials,
12-24 VDCᜡ Sensing target Opaque materials Opaque materials
translucent materials
❶ Sensing distance ❸ Power supply
Blue Min. sensing target ≥ Ø 8 mm ≥ Ø 60 mm -
Number: Sensing distance (unit: mm) D: 12 - 24 VDCᜡ
≤ 10 % of sensing
Number+M: Sensing distance (unit: m) Hysteresis - -
distance
TCD210052AC ■ Receiver, Retroreflective, Diffuse reflective type Response time ≤ 3 ms
❷ Sensing type ❹ Output Brown Light source Infrared
T: Through-beam T: Solid state (transistor)
LOAD Peak emission
M: Retroreflective 940 nm
Black wavelength
Thank you for choosing our Autonics product. NPN 12-24 VDCᜡ
D: Diffuse reflective Sensitivity
Read and understand the instruction manual and manual thoroughly before Max. 100 mA
adjustment
- - YES (Adjuster)
Blue
using the product. Light ON mode
Operation mode Dark ON mode Dark ON mode
For your safety, read and follow the below safety considerations before using. (option: Dark ON mode)
For your safety, read and follow the considerations written in the instruction Sold Separately Indicator Operation indicator (red)
manual, other manuals and Autonics website. Circuit Approval ᜢ᜽ᜫ ᜢ᜽ᜫ ᜢ᜽ᜫ
• Reflector: MS Series
Keep this instruction manual in a place where you can find easily. Unit weight
• Retroreflective tape: MST Series ≈ 170 g (≈ 240 g) ≈ 105 g (≈ 188 g) ≈ 88 g (≈ 156 g)
The specifications, dimensions, etc. are subject to change without notice for product ■ NPN open collector output (packaged)

improvement. Some models may be discontinued without notice. 01) R eflector (MS-2)
02) Non-glossy white paper 200 × 200 mm
Follow Autonics website for the latest information. Cautions during Installation LOAD
Power supply 12-24 VDCᜡ ±10 % (ripple P-P: ≤ 10 %)
• Be sure to install this product by following the usage environment, location, and

CIRCUIT
Current consumption It depends on the sensing type
Safety Considerations
Max. 100 mA
specified ratings. Consider the listed conditions below. OCP Through-beam Emitter: ≤ 45 mA, receiver: ≤ 45 mA
SCP
- Installation environment and background (reflected light) Reflective ≤ 40 mA
• Observe all ‘Safety Considerations’ for safe and proper operation to avoid hazards.
- Sensing distance and sensing target Control output NPN open collector output
• ᜸ symbol indicates caution due to special circumstances in which hazards may occur. - Direction of target’s movement
• OCP (over current protection), SCP (short circuit protection) Load voltage ≤ 30 VDCᜡ
- Characteristic curves
᜸ Warning
• If short-circuit the control output terminal or supply current over the rated specification, normal control signal is Load current ≤ 100 mA
Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.
• When installing multiple sensors closely, it may result in malfunction due to mutual not output due to the protection circuit.
Residual voltage ≤ 1.5 VDCᜡ
interference.
01. Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that Protection circuit Reverse power protection circuit, output short overcurrent protection circuit
• Retroreflective type: If the sensing target has a glossy surface or high reflection, tilt
may cause serious injury or substantial economic loss. (e.g., nuclear power
the sensing target with an angle from 30 to 45 degrees and install the sensor. Sensitivity Adjustment Insulation resistance ≥ 20 MΩ (500 VDCᜡ megger)
control, medical equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion Noise immunity ±240 VDCᜡ the square wave noise (pulse width: 1 ㎲) by the noise simulator
apparatus, safety equipment, crime/disaster prevention devices, etc.) • Set the adjuster for stable Light ON area, minimizing the effect of the installation environment. Dielectric strength Between the charging part and the case: 1,000 VACᜠ 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, economic loss or fire. • Use the offered adjustment screwdriver. Do NOT turn with excessive force to prevent 1.5 mm double amplitude at frequency of 10 to 55 Hz
Tilt angle product damage. Vibration
02. Do not use the unit in the place where flammable/explosive/corrosive gas, in each X, Y, Z direction for 2 hours
high humidity, direct sunlight, radiant heat, vibration, impact or salinity • The steps below are based on Light ON mode. Shock 500 m/s² (≈ 50 G) in each X, Y, Z direction for 3 times
may be present. STEP Status Description Ambient illuminance
Sunlight: ≤ 11,000 lx, incandescent lamp: ≤ 3,000 lx
Failure to follow this instruction may result in explosion or fire. Turn the adjuster from MIN to MAX sensitivity and (receiver)
03. Do not disassemble or modify the unit. • For installation, tighten the screw with a torque of 0.8 N m. Mount the brackets 01 Received check the position (A) where the operation indicator Ambient temperature -10 to 60 ℃, storage: -25 to 70 ℃ (no freezing or condensation)
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire. activates under the light ON area.
correctly to prevent the twisting of the sensor's optical axis. Ambient humidity 35 to 85 %RH, storage: 35 to 85 %RH (no freezing or condensation)
04. Do not connect, repair, or inspect the unit while connected to a power Turn the adjuster from (A) to MAX and check the
• Do not impact with a hard object or bend the cable excessively. That could decrease Protection rating -
source. position (B) where the operation indicator activates
the product's water resistance. 02 Interrupted under the light OFF area. Connection Cable type
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
• Use this product after the test. Check whether the indicator works appropriately for If the operation indicator does NOT activate at the Cable spec. Ø 4 mm, 3-wire, 2 m (Emitter: Ø 3 mm, 2-wire, 2 m)
05. Check ‘Connections’ before wiring.
the positions of the detectable object. MAX (maximum sensitivity): MAX = (B). Wire spec. AWG22 (0.08 mm, 60-core), insulator outer diameter: Ø 1.25 mm
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
Through-beam Retroreflective Reflective Case: ABS, sensing part: PC (through-beam type) or Acrylic (retroreflective,
Set the adjuster at the mid position between (A) and Material
᜸ Caution
03 - diffuse reflective type), bracket: SPCC, bolt: SCM, nut: SCM
Failure to follow instructions may result in injury or product damage. (B) for optimal sensitivity.

01. Use the unit within the rated specifications.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire or product damage.
02. Use a dry cloth to clean the unit, and do not use water or organic solvent. Dimensions
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
• Unit: mm, For the detailed drawings, follow the Autonics website.
Operation indicator (red)
Cautions during Use Sensitivity adjustment adjuster
Sensor - Reflector:
Sensor - Sensing target:
• Follow instructions in ‘Cautions during Use’. Otherwise, It may cause unexpected At least 0.1 m apart,
Emitter - Receiver: Install to face each other
install to face each other
accidents.

16.4
Install to face each other (parallel with the sensing
(parallel with the sensing
• When connecting an inductive load such as DC relay or solenoid valve to the output, side of the unit)
side of the unit) 51.5 14.9
remove surge by using diodes or varistors.
Optical axis Optical axis
• Use the product after 0.5 sec of the power input. Ø4, 2m
When using a separate power supply for the sensor and load, supply power to the
sensor first. Operation Timing Chart and Indicators

13.4 7.8
28.4
• The power supply should be insulated and limited voltage/current or Class 2, SELV

17.3
power supply device. Operation mode Light ON Dark ON
Through-beam Retroreflective,
• Wire as short as possible and keep it away from high voltage lines or power lines to 7 39.5 2-Ø4

3.5
Received Received Diffuse reflective
prevent surge and inductive noise. Received light
• When using switching mode power supply (SMPS), ground F.G. terminal and connect Interrupted Interrupted ■ Reflector (MS-2) ■ Bracket
a condenser between 0V and F.G. terminal to remove noise. Operation ON ON 2-Ø3.8
• When using a sensor with a noise-generating equipment (e.g., switching regulator, indicator (red) OFF OFF

3-6.8
4.2

inverter, and servo motor), ground F.G. terminal of the equipment. ON ON

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20
• This unit may be used in the following environments. Transistor output
OFF OFF
- Indoors (in the environment condition rated in ‘Specifications’) 8
60.5
52

- Altitude max. 2,000 m 24 3-4.2

- Pollution degree 3 46.5
- Installation category II 34 3.25 2.5
40.5 8.5 50.5
46.5
1.6
24 3-4.2
Product Components
Sensing type Through-beam Retroreflective Diffuse reflective
20
13

3-6.8
Product components Product, instruction manual
Reflector - MS-2 -
Adjustment screwdriver - - ×1
Bracket ×2 ×1 ×1 18, Bansong-ro 513Beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea, 48002
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