Panasonic, HG-F1 Series

The laser distance sensor HG-F1 series features a lightweight and high-strength aluminum diecast case with a built-in TOF sensor module.
The sensor unit boasts a compact and robust body and offers a long-range sensing capability.

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The sensor unit boasts a compact and robust body and offers a long-range sensing capability.

The HG-F1 series sensor is capable of long-distance sensing so it can perform detection from above on a process line involving human workers or inside a robot's operating range from a distance.

Actual measured value can be used for setting / confirmation of the sensing distance.

The sensor unit has a 7-segment display and enables the numerical setting of threshold values in mm.
When multiple sensor units are used, the conventional adjuster setting method requires the adjustment of each sensor in actual usage condition. With the HG-F1 series, the distance (numeric value) set in the first sensor unit can be used as a guideline for setting the distance in the second and other sensor units.

Compact and robust aluminum diecast body

The HG-F1 series sensor has been downsized to about 80% of the previous long range distance sensor model (EQ-500 series) by volume ratio.
The unit body is made of aluminum diecast so it is lightweight and robust.

Easy confirmation of sensing position

Emitted beam spot check mode
In this mode, the beam emitting power is increased from the normal level and the beam flashes so that the beam spot can be confirmed clearly even if the sensor unit is installed at a distance.
This mode facilitates the confirmation of the sensing position.

* The beam spot looks differently depending on target materials, ambient conditions and distances.

Narrow field sensing
The beam spot is smaller than that of a conventional adjustable-range distance sensor. Therefore, the sensor resists the effects of the surrounding area and the sensor unit can be installed and positioned for detection through a narrow gap.

* The above beam diameters are typical values. Confirm the appropriateness of the beam diameter in actual installation condition.
* The beam diameter may be affected by the materials of surrounding objects and their distances.
* The typical beam diameter of the EQ-501 / EQ-511 is used as the diameter of the EQ-500 series.

Specifications

Type			NPN output type	PNP output type
Model No.			HG-F13A-A-N	HG-F13A-A-P
Measurable range			250 to 3,000 mm 9.843 in to 118.110 in
Displayable range (Note 2)			200 to 3,300 mm 7.874 in to 129.921 in
Repeatability			10 mm 0.394 in or less
Hysteresis			30 mm 1.181 in (default setting) Possible to vary up to 1 mm 0.039 in minimum in the PRO mode (Note 3)
Linearity			± 2% F.S. (Note 4) (at a measuring distance of 500 mm to 3,000 mm 19.685 in to 118.110 in)
Temperature characteristics			0.1% F.S./℃
Light source			Red semiconductor laser: Class 1 [JIS / IEC / GB / KS / FDA(Note 5)] Maximum output: 0.39 mW, Peak emission wavelength: 680 nm 0.0268 mil
Beam diameter (Note 6)			Approx. ø10 mm ø0.394 in (typical) (at the measuring distance of 1,000 mm 39.370 in)
Supply voltage			24 V DC ±10%, including 10% ripple (P-P)
Power consumption (Note 7)			40 mA or less (at 24 V DC supply voltage)
Control output			NPN open-collector transistor • Maximum sink current: 50 mA • A pplied voltage: 30 V DC or less (Between control output to 0 V) • Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (At 50 mA sink current) • Leakage current: 0.1 mA or less	PNP open-collector transistor • Maximum source current: 50 mA • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (Between control output to +V) • Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (At 50 mA source current) • Leakage current: 0.1 mA or less
	Output operation		Switchable between Light-ON / Dark-ON, (Default: Light-ON)
	Short-circuit protection		Incorporated (Auto reset type)
Analog output			Switchable between voltage output / current output (Default: voltage output)
	Analog voltage output	Output range(Note 9)	• In normal operation: 0 to +5 V Possible to set the distance range (Default: 250 to 3,000 mm 9.843 in to 118.110 in) • When alarm occurs: Last value is held or the range is set to 0 V on the near point side and to +5.2 V on the far point side.
	Analog voltage output	Output impedance	100 Ω
	Analog current output	Output range(Note 9)	• In normal operation: +4 mA to +20 mA Possible to set the distance range (Default: 250 to 3,000 mm 9.843 in to 118.110 in) • When alarm occurs: Last value is held or the range is set to 0 mA on the near point side and to +20.8 mA on the far point side.
	Analog current output	Output impedance	250 Ω or less
Response time			Switchable between 35 ms / 100 ms / 300 ms / 2,000 ms (Default: 100 ms)
External input			NPN non-contact input • Input condition Invalid: +8 to + V DC or Open Valid: 0 to +1.2 V DC • Input impedance: approx. 10 kΩ	PNP non-contact input • Input condition Invalid: 0 to +0.6 V DC or Open Valid: +4 to +V DC • Input impedance: approx. 10 kΩ
External input function			Switchable between zero set, teaching, or emission stop (Default: zero set)
Teaching function			Switchable between normal sensing mode (2-point / limit) or window comparator mode (1-point / 2-point / 3-point) (Default: Normal sensing mode)
Timer function			Switchable between OFF / ON delay / OFF delay / one-shot (Default: OFF)
Timer period			Switchable between 5 ms / 10 ms / 25 ms / 50 ms / 100 ms / 250 ms / 500 ms / 1,000 ms / 5,000 ms (Default: 5 ms)
Pollution degree			2
Overvoltage category			Category I
Ambient altitude (Note 8)			2,000 m 6561.680 ft or less
Environmental resistance		Protection	IP67 (IEC)
		Ambient temperature	-10 to +45 ℃ +14 to 113 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +60 ℃ -4 to 140 ℉
		Ambient humidity	35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH
		Ambient illuminance	Incandescent light: 3,000 ℓx or less at the light-receiving face
		Vibration resistance	10 to 55 Hz (period: 1 min.) frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
		Shock resistance	500 m/s² acceleration (approx. 50 G) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Cable			0.2 mm² 5-core composite cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension			Extension up to total 10 m 32.808 ft is possible with 0.3 mm², or more, cable
Material			Enclosure: Aluminum die-cast, Front cover: Acrylic, Cable: PVC
Weight			Net weight: approx. 85 g, Gross weight: approx. 130 g

Notes:

1)	Unless otherwise specified, measurement conditions are as follows: Power supply voltage of 24 VDC, ambient temperature of +20 ℃ +68 ℉, response time of 100 ms, and measuring distance of 1,000 mm 39.370 in. The target object is a 200 mm × 200 mm 7.874 in ×7.874 in white non-glossy paper. Perform measurement 30 minutes after turning on the power supply.
2)	When an object is detected, the range of numerical values that appear on the digital display is regarded as the displayable distance. When zero setting is performed, the displayable distance varies depending on the zero setting distance.
3)	Changing the hysteresis may result in unstable sensing. After making a change, perform operation check using actual equipment.
4)	F.S. (full scale) represents a range from 0 mm to 3,000 mm 0 in to 118.110 in.
5)	This product complies with the FDA regulations (FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) in accordance with FDA Laser Notice No. 56, except for complying with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3.
6)	The beam diameter is defined as 1/e² (approx. 13.5%) of the center light intensity. Due to leak light outside the defined range, the measurement values may be affected if the reflectance around the detecting point is higher than that of the detecting point.
7)	Analog output is not included.
8)	Do not use or store this product in environments where ambient air is pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at an altitude of 0 m.
9)	When the intensity of received light is unstable, the voltage is output as 0 V and the current is output as 0 mA.

Regulations and Standards

■ Conforming directives and conforming regulations

EU Regulations:	EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
UK Regulations:	EMC Regulations 2016/1091

● Applicable standards

EN 61000-6-4
EN 61000-6-2

USA regulations:	FDA21 CFR1040.10, and 1040.11 (Laser Notice No.56 applied)

■ Conforming standards

● USA/Canada Standards

UL 61010-1
CAN/CSA No.61010-1

● Other standards

IEC 60825-1
JIS C 6802
GB 7247.1
KS C IEC 60825-1

Dimensions

Unit: mm in

HG-F13A-A-N
HG-F13A-A-P

Sensor

MS-HG-01

Simple mounting bracket (Optional)

Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Two M3 (length 25 mm 0.984 in) screws with washers (SPCC) are attached.

Assembly dimensions

TITLE	DOCUMENT TYPE	SIZE
HG-F1 Series Catalog	Catalog	3120 KB
HG-F1 Series User Manual	Manual	4340 KB

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