Panasonic EX-L221 – Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor, Spot reflective type, 45 to 300 mm, NPN. It belongs to the Panasonic Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L200 series.
An amplifier built-in laser sensor combines a small red laser spot with a compact housing, which makes alignment easy and allows detection of very small parts.
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Technical data
| Model | EX-L221 |
|---|---|
| Series | Amplifier Built-in Ultra-compact Laser Sensor EX-L200 |
| Sensing range | 45 to 300 mm |
| Emission spot size (Typical) | ø1 mm or less (at a sensing distance of 300 mm) |
| Sensing object | Opaque, translucent or transparent object |
| Minimum sensing object (Typical) | Gold wire of ø0.01 mm |
| Hysteresis | 20 % or less of operation distance |
| Repeatability | Perpendicular to sensing axis: 0.05 mm or less |
| Repeatability (Typical)(perpendicular to sensing axis) | 0.02 mm or less (at 100 to 200 mm sensing distance) |
| Supply voltage | 12 to 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less |
| Current consumption | 15 mA or less |
| Output | NPN open-collector transistor |
| Output: Output operation | Light-ON / Dark-ON selectable by the output operation switching input |
| Output: Short-circuit protection | Incorporated (short-circuit protection / inverse polarity protection) |
| Response time | 0.5 ms or less |
| Automatic Interference prevention function | Incorporated (Two sensors can be mounted close together.) |
| Sensitivity adjuster | Continuously variable adjuster |
| درجة الحماية | IP67 (IEC) |
| Ambient temperature | -10 to +55 °C (No dew condensation or no icing condition), Storage: -30 to +70 °C |
| Ambient humidity | 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH |
Main characteristics
- Product details: Spot reflective type
- Emitting element: Red semiconductor laser Class 1 (IEC/EN/JIS/GB/KS/FDA)
- Material: Enclosure: Polybutylene terephthalate, Front cover: Acylic, Lens: Glass, Indicator part: Polyarylate
- Sensing object: Opaque, translucent or transparent object
Typical applications
- Replacement of an identical sensor
- Detection of small electronic parts
- Positioning in assembly machines
- Detection through narrow gaps
- Packaging and labelling lines
Compatibility and replacement
Order with the complete Panasonic part number EX-L221; suffixes such as -P (PNP output), -C5 (5 m cable), -J (connector) or -R (rear sensing) change the version, so check the label of the old part.
The values in the table come from the official Panasonic Industry product data; if your old unit shows different values, send us a photo of its label and we will check it.
Replacement checklist
- Cable type
- Laser class and safety labelling
- NPN or PNP output
Frequently asked questions
What is the response time?
0.5 ms or less, according to the Panasonic product data.
What type of output does it have?
NPN open-collector transistor, according to the Panasonic product data.
What supply voltage does it need?
12 to 24 V DC ± 10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less, according to the Panasonic product data.
How much does it weigh?
Net weight: 45 g approx Gross weight: 60 g approx, according to the Panasonic product data.
Can I get the datasheet?
The official manufacturer data is the source of the technical values above; we can send the datasheet with the quotation on request.
Can I get a price and delivery time?
Prices are quoted on request. Send the order number, quantity and delivery country on WhatsApp and we will reply with price and delivery time; air shipping is usually 5 to 7 days once ready, with a 1-year warranty.
How to order
Message us the order number and quantity. For breakdowns, tell us the delivery address and we will offer the fastest shipping option. If the exact part is discontinued, we confirm the official successor before quoting.
Need it fast? Send the order number, quantity and delivery country on WhatsApp or through the inquiry form and we reply with a quotation the same working day. All parts are new and original, covered by a 1-year warranty, and ship worldwide by air in 5 to 7 days once ready (shipping, payment and warranty). Local agents: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Egypt, Oman, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Yemen, Algeria and Jordan.
