KEYENCE GT2-PA12K/PA12 User Manual
Instruction manual, High-accuracy digital contact sensor, Safety precautions checking the package

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High-accuracy Digital Contact Sensor
GT2-PA12K/PA12
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Read this instruction manual carefully prior to operating this product. For
connection, settings and precautions on use, make sure to read the GT2 Series
instruction manual included with the amplifier. Be sure to store this manual in a
convenient place so that it is readily accessible for reference. Ensure that the
personnel who will actually operate the product have access to this manual.
For details of each function, refer to the GT2 Series User’s Manual.
You can download the User’s Manual from KEYENCE homepage
(http://www.keyence.com/).
Safety precautions
Checking the package
If you find that a part is faulty or broken, contact your KEYENCE representative.
Sensor head connection cable
Names of parts of the sensor head
Mounting the sensor head
When mounting to the jig, make a round hole on the jig beforehand.
Using mounting bracket A/C
1
Work the sensor head mounting part as below.
2
Insert the tightening sleeve into the hole made in step 1 (from the
chamfered side), and loosely tighten with the nut.
Next, insert the sensor head.
3
Secure the sensor head with the supplied key wrench and tighten the
nut with a wrench or similar tool.
WARNING
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could
result in product damage as well as property damage.
WARNING
• This product is designed to detect the target object.
Do not use this product to protect human bodies or
a part of a human body.
• This product is not intended for use as an explosionproof
product. Do not use this product in hazardous locations
and/or potentially explosive atmospheres.
NOTICE
Warming up
The circuit is not stable immediately after the power
turns ON, which sometimes causes the indicated
value to gradually fluctuate. Wait for about 5 minutes
after the power turns on before using.
Handling of the sensor head
• This device is a precision machine. Do not drop, or
cause any other impact to this device. Doing so may
cause damage or malfunction.
• Do not apply weight greater than what is listed
below to the spindle. Do not apply rotational torque.
Otherwise the spindle may break.
• The spindle can rotate a maximum of 4.5°. When
using an offset contact (OP-77683) or similar, if
pressure in the rotational direction is applied to the
contact, the measurement position may change.
• When attaching and removing contacts, make sure
that the sensor head is detached from any metallic
plates, etc. Apply a tightening torque of 0.2 N•m or
less when attaching the contact.
• If dust, metal powder, or similar becomes attached
to the sliding part of the sensor head, mechanical
responses may become slow. If this happens,
replace the end of the sensor head with a
replacement dust seal (OP-87932). Refer to the
instruction manual included with the replacement
dust seal (OP-87932) for instructions on how to
replace the dust seal.
• Although the GT2-PA12K/PA12 has a protection
rating of IP67, avoid using it immersed in water or in
places where liquid such as oil may come into
contact with it.
GT2-PA12K/PA12
Sensor head × 1
Precautions on Handling × 2
NOTICE
If the nut is fully tightened when the sensor head
is not yet inserted, the fixture will become
deformed.
NOTICE
Apply a tightening torque of 5 to 7 N•m (the
recommended tightening torque is 5 N•m).
GT2-CH2M/5M/10M/20M
(M8 straight connector)
GT2-CHP2M/5M/10M
(M8 oil-resistant straight connector)
GT2-CHL2M/5M/10M/20M
(M8 L-shaped connector)
● GT2-PA12K/PA12
Cable connector
Cable between the sensor head and relay connector
Mounting fixture
Operation indicator
Air supply hole
Contact
Spindle
Dust seal
φ10
G8
( )
*
1
Nut mounting side
Tightening
sleeve
insertion
side
+0.005
+0.027
*1 For head mounting bracket C
*2 Processing accuracy: ±0.05
+0.1
+0.005
φ10
0.51.0
*
2
5.511.3
*
2
A
45°
±1°
φ0.025
A
(Unit: mm)
Chamfered side
Nut
Tightening sleeve
Dust seal
Wrench or similar
tool
Key wrench
96M13156