The Panasonic EX-Z13A is a ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor: Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor, Thru-beam, 500 mm, NPN.
Compact photoelectric sensors are the standard way to detect parts on conveyors, in feeders and in assembly machines; the sensing mode, range and output type decide where a model can be used.
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Technical data
| Model | EX-Z13A |
|---|---|
| Series | Ultra-minute Photoelectric Sensor EX-Z |
| Output operation | Light-ON |
| Sensing range | 500 mm |
| Min. sensing object | ø1.0 mm opaque object (Completely beam interrupted object)(Setting distance between emitter and receiver: 500 mm) |
| Repeatability (perpendicular to sensing axis) | 0.05 mm or less |
| Supply voltage | 12 to 24 V DC ±10 % Ripple P-P 10 % or less |
| Current consumption | Emitter: 10 mA or less Receiver: 10 mA or less |
| Output | NPN open-collector transistor |
| Output: Short-circuit protection | Incorporated |
| Response time | 0.5 ms or less |
| Operation indicator | Orange LED (Lights up when the sensing output is ON) |
| Stability indicator | Green LED (Lights up under the stable light received condition or the stable dark condition) |
| درجة الحماية | IP67 (IEC) |
| Ambient temperature | -10 to +55 °C (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -30 to +70 °C |
At a glance
- Product details: Thru-beam [Side sensing]
- Output operation: Light-ON
- Emitting element: Red LED (Peak emission wavelength: 650 nm, modulated)
- Material: Enclosure: PBT Lens: Polycarbonate Metallic part: Stainless steel (SUS304)(SUS301 for rear side of front sensing type)
Typical applications
- Electronic component handling
- Assembly and packaging machines
- Part presence detection on conveyors and feeders
- Counting and position checks
- Replacement of an identical sensor on an existing machine
Compatibility and replacement
Order with the complete Panasonic part number EX-Z13A; 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
- Sensing range
- NPN or PNP output
- Sensing mode (thru-beam, retroreflective, diffuse)
Frequently asked questions
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.
What is the sensing range?
500 mm, 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.
Ordering tips
Send us the full order number from the label of the old part, or a clear photo of the label, together with the quantity you need. We check the number against the current manufacturer data before we quote and tell you if there is a newer replacement.
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.
