96M13761

1-4 Specifications
LR-W500 LR-W500C
Model 2 m cable type 4-pin M12 connector
type

Full-Spectrum Sensor Detectable distance 30 to 500 mm

Adjustable spot
Approx. 3.5 mm at 100

LR-W500(C)
Min. spot diameter
mm
Approx. 9 mm at 250 mm
Approx. 18 mm at 500 mm
Response time*1 200 μs/1 ms/10 ms/100 ms/500 ms selectable

Instruction Manual Light source

Mutual interference
reduction function
White LED
Up to 2 units with alternate frequencies set
Timer function OFF/ON delay/OFF delay/One-shot
Power supply
10 to 30 VDC, including 10% ripple (P-P), Class 2 or
Powe voltage
LPS
r Current 65 mA or less at 24 V (without
suppl consumption load), 120 mA or less at 12 V
y *2
(without load)
Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum
performance. Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it for future NPN open collector/PNP open collector
Control selectable, 30 V or less, 50 mA or less, residual
reference.
output voltage: 2 V or less,
N.O./N.C. selectable
The following symbols alert you to important messages. Be sure to read this section carefully.
I/O*3 Tuning /Transmission OFF selectable,
Short-circuit current: NPN: 1 mA or less, PNP: 2 mA
or less,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could External For the applied voltage, see the wiring
WARNING input
result in death or serious injury. diagrams ( page 2 in the instruction
manual),
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in For the input times, see the time charts
NOTICE
product damage as well as property damage. ( page 6 in the instruction manual)
Protection against reverse power connection, power
Protection circuit
supply surge, output overcurrent, output surge, and
1. Introduction reverse output connection
Enclosur
IP65/IP67 (IEC60529)
e ratings
1-1 Safety Precautions Ambient
Incandescent lamp: 10000 lux or less
Sunlight: 20000 lux or less
light
Ambient
• This product is only intended to detect object(s). Do not use -20 to +50°C (no freezing)
temperatu
this product for the purpose of protecting a human body or a re
Environmental

part of the human body. Ambien

resistance

35 to 85%RH (no condensation)

WARNING • This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof t
product. Do not use this product in a hazardous location and/or humidit
potentially explosive atmosphere. y
Shock
• This product uses DC power. The product may explode or burn if resistance 1,000 m/s2 in X, Y, Z axis directions respectively 6
an AC times
voltage is applied. Vibration 10 to 55 Hz Double amplitude 1.5 mm in the X, Y, Z
resistance axis
• Do not wire this product along with power lines or high-tension directions respectively, 2 hours
lines. Doing so may lead to product malfunctions or damage
NOTICE Case: Zinc die cast (Nickel chrome
due to noise.
plating) Indicator cover: PPSU
• Do not use this product outdoors or in a place where extraneous
light can
enter the light-receiving element directly.

1-2 Precautions on Regulations and Standards *1 When you set an alternate frequency, the response time becomes
approximately 20% slower.
*2 195 mA or less (at 10 V, with load)
 CSA Certificate *3 IO-Link specification v.1.1/COM2 (38.4 kbps) is supported.
You can download a setup file from the KEYENCE website
This product complies with the following CSA and UL standards and has been
(http://www.keyence.com). If you are using the product in an environment in
certified by CSA. Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this which you cannot download files over the Internet, contact your nearest
product as a CSA-certified product. KEYENCE office.
• Applicable standards: CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1,
UL61010-1
• Use one of the following types of power supplies.
A CSA/UL certified power supply that provides Class 2 output as defined in the CEC
(Canadian Electrical Code) and NEC (National Electrical Code) or a CSA/UL certified
power supply that has been evaluated as a Limited Power Source as defined in
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
1-5 Part Functions
60950-1/UL60950-1.
• Use this product at an altitude of 2000 m or less. Indicator [SET] button
• Overvoltage category: I Off: Output off The operation of this button varies
• Pollution degree: 3 Orange: Output depending on the sensitivity
• Indoor use only. on Red (flashing): adjustment method.
Error Green: ( pages 3 to 4)
 CE Marking Master calibration
KEYENCE Corporation has confirmed, on the basis of the following reference
Function Indicators
specifications, that this product complies with the essential requirements of the registered
STB: Illuminates green when receiving
applicable EU Directive. Be sure to consider the following specifications when stable light C: Illuminates green when using
using this product in a member state of the European Union.
C/C+I mode
I: Illuminates green when using C+I/Super I
mode
STB C I
 EMC Directive NO/NC
(3sec)
• Applicable standard: EN60947-5-2, Class A FOCUS MODE

SET
LR-W series
These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with this
product incorporated complies with the essential requirements of the EMC
Directive. The manufacturer of the end-product is solely responsible for confirming
the compliance of the end-product itself according to the EMC Directive. [▲] button [▼] button
• Sensor
 Low-voltage directive
• Applicable standard: EN62471
1-3 Package • Instruction manual
Contents
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 Press (1s or less)  Press (1s or less)
Adjusts setting value ( pages 3 to 4) Adjus
 Hold (3s or more) Switches between N.O./N.C. ( page 2) ts
settin
g
value
(

pages
3 to
4)
 Hold (3s or more)
Switches to
the setting
screen ( page
5)

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2. Installation and Wiring 3. Initial Settings (NPN/PNP Selection)
2-1 Installation When the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, or
initialization is performed, the initial setting (NPN/PNP selection) is
• Tightening torque for the mounting holes: 0.63 N·m (M3 screw) required as shown below.
• If the workpiece contains a glossy surface that could interfere
with stable detection, tilt the sensor approx. 15° to 20°. If
tilting the sensor does not improve detection, please attach the
reflection canceling attachment
(LR-WA1).
÷÷ ÷
NPN PNP

15 to 20°

3 s or more

RUN

* After the initial setup is complete, “NPN/PNP selection” setting

cannot be changed. To change this setting, initialize the sensor.
"6-2 Initialization" (page 4)

• High-frequency light, such as that from an inverter fluorescent lamp, 4. Basic Settings
entering the receiver directly or after reflecting from the workpiece
may lead to malfunctions. In this situation, implement Establesca la logica de salida N.O. or N.C..
countermeasures such as installing a light shielding plate or 4-1 Seleccion logica de salida
• _ ()*: Enciende la salida cuando se cumple la condiccion, enciende
changing the product's installation position.
(N.O./N.C. seleccion)
cuando se recibe luz) *.
• _ ()*: Enciende la luz cuando la condicion es distinta a la
programada (enciende la salida cuando no se recibe luz) *.
2-2 Wiring
Either an NPN or a PNP output can be selected during the initial
La condicion entre parentesis indica la condicion cuando se seleciona el
setup of this product.
modo
"3. Initial Settings (NPN/PNP Selection)" (page 2)

Independently insulate any unused I/O wires.

= Load (input device)

 When NPN output is selected ÷ RUN

 When PNP output is selected

3 s or more
1, brown 10 … 30 1, brown
V 10 … 30 V

4, black 4, black ÷_5 ÷_

3s
2, white 2, white
0V 0V
3, blue 3, blue ÷ RUN

2-3 Adjusting the Spot Diameter

Use the dial on the side of the sensor to adjust the spot diameter. 4-2 Detection Mode
This sensor contains four detection modes.
SET
FOCUS
FOCUS
Detection mode Explanatio
n
NOTICE
Auto When adjusting the sensitivity, the optimal
Dial turning torque: 0.2 N · m or less
(default) mode
is automatically selected between C+I or C.
• Turn the dial to the right to decrease the focal distance.
Detection is performed according to
C+I mode the color components (R, G, B) and
illumination (the
received light intensity).
The focal point
moves closer to Detection is performed according to the
C mode color
the sensor.
components (R, G, B) only.
Detection is performed according to
• Turn the dial to the left to increase the focal distance. Super I mode
the illumination (the received light
intensity) only.

* To change the detection mode, see "7 Settings" (page 5).

The focal point

moves farther

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away from the
sensor.

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 button for
5. Sensitivity Adjustment 3 seconds
or more.

5-1 Auto/C+I/C Mode

 About the display value
• Conformity
The level of conformity of the current detected workpiece to the
registered reference workpiece.
Display range: 0 to 999 (The more the workpiece conform to reference
workpiece, the higher the value.)

• Setting value
The threshold of conformity at which a workpiece is judged to be the
same as the registered workpiece.
To check or manually make fine adjustments to the
setting value, see "Checking and adjusting the
setting value" (page 3).
* The blinking numeric value that appears after calibration is the setting
value.

 Setting the sensitivity (apply one of the

following three methods)
1-point calibration (use to detect 1 specific color)
Register the color of the workpiece to be
detected. (When Auto mode is used, this function
operates in C+I.)
1
Press and hold the [SET]
button for 3 seconds or more.
FOCUS
SET

Release the button when "" flashes.

OK

2-point calibration (use to differentiate between 2 colors)

Register the color of the reference workpiece and the
color to be differentiated. (The first point is used as the
reference color.)
1 2
Press the [SET] Press the [SET]
FOCUS

FOCUS

button (for 1 second or less).

button again (for 1 second or less).
SET

SET

OK ÷

When the difference is too small.

NG −−−

Master calibration (use to permit color variations within the same

workpiece)
Press the [SET] button to register the reference color. Then, press
and hold the [SET] button to perform sampling. During sampling,
references are added and are set to be judged as the same color.
When a reference is added, the indicator flashes (once) in green.
When master calibration is executed, the setting value becomes
950 (default). To change this value, see "7-8 Master
Calibration Set Value" (page 6).
(When Auto mode is used, this function operates in C+I.)

1 2
FOCUS

FOCUS

Press the [SET] Press

SET

SET

button (for 1 second or less). and hold

OK
the
[SET]

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 < Precautions for master calibration> < Precautions for master addition calibration>
• Continue calibration until the green light that indicates • To clear the master addition calibration, perform another calibration.
reference addition does not turn on any more. • If the setting fails or the registration state is saturated, "---" is
• If the master calibration is performed again, the registered displayed. To add an allowable range, lower the setting value,
contents from the first master calibration will be overwritten. To and perform the master addition calibration again.
add an allowable range after the master calibration, perform the
master addition calibration.  Checking and adjusting the setting value
• If the registration status is saturated and "---" is displayed. When a larger setting value is in place, the detection tolerance is tight.
Perform the master calibration again after lowering the "7- In contrast, when the setting value is reduced, a wider detection
8 Master Calibration Set Value " (page 6). tolerance is enabled. The [▲] and [▼] buttons can be used to increase
or decrease the setting value.
• Changing the master calibration set value after a master
calibration has been performed, does not affect the current
setting value, only subsequent calibrations. STB C I RUN
NO/NC
(3sec) MODE
 Permitting color variations between Press the [▲]
button (for 1
different workpieces second or less).
Master addition calibration (when adding workpieces to be
permitted) Position a workpiece which is to be judged the same
as the current registered color. Then press and hold the [SET] Setting value (flashes)
button and the [▼] button. When the added registration is ...
successful, the "setting value" flashes three times, and the
sensor returns to the normal screen (the setting value is not
changed at this point in time).
In this case, references are added to permit colors between "the
current registered color" and "the additional registered color". 2s RUN

* After 1
master calibration or master addition calibration has been
Press and
executed, the setting holdcannot
value the [SET]
beand [▼] buttons at the same time for 3 seconds or
increased.

FOCUS
SET

OK

Release the buttons when "" flashes.

When "" and "*" flash

alternately, continue
holding down the [SET]
button and scan the *When the registration
area to be registered. state is saturated, ""
When the scan is and "" flash
complete, release the alternately.
[SET] button.

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 5-2 Super I Mode  When the received light intensity is saturated or
insufficient
When using the product with the  (200 μs) or 1 ms response time
 About the display value selected, stable operation may be reduced. In this situation, it may be
• Received light intensity possible to increase stability by adjusting the light intensity to the
The current received light intensity is displayed. optimal value using the steps below.
Display range: 0 to 999 (The greater the received light intensity, the
higher the value.) 1 Press the [SET] and [▲] buttons at the same time (for 1 second or less.)

FOCUS
• Setting value

SET
The threshold at which the received light intensity is judged to
indicate that a workpiece is present. ½
To check or manually make fine adjustments to the value, see
OK
"Checking and adjusting the setting value" (page 4).
* The blinking numeric value that appears after calibration is the
setting value.

 Setting the sensitivity (apply one of the 6. Useful Functions

following three methods)
2-point calibration (basic intensity differentiation)
6-1 Key Lock
1 2 This function prevents operation mistakes, or the inadvertent changing
OK ÷
Press the [SET] of settings, by locking/disabling key operations. To require a password
Press the [SET]
FOCUS

FOCUS

button again (for 1 second or less).

button (for 1 second or less). to release the key lock, set a password in advance. "7-9 Password"
SET

SET

When the difference is too small.

(page 6)
STB C I
NO/NC
(3sec) MODE
RUN
NG −−− Press and hold the [▲] button and [▼]
button at the same time for 3 s or
more.

If necessary, enter the password to release the lock.

Maximum sensitivity calibration (use to increase the sensitivity of the
While holding the [▲] button,
sensor to detect small changes) ...
press the [▼] button to decrease
the value.

1
Press and hold the [SET]
button for 3 seconds or more.
÷5÷ ÷÷
FOCUS
SET

Release the button when "" flashes.

OK

Keys locked Key lock released

RUN

Full auto calibration (use when workpiece movement cannot be

stopped for calibration) 6-2 Initialization
It is possible to reset the product to its factory default settings. After
1 initialization, the user must configure the settings again.
Press and hold the [SET] Press 5x
button for 3 seconds or more. "3. Initial Settings (NPN/PNP Selection)" (page 2)
FOCUS

FOCUS

NO/NC STB RUN

C I
SET

SET

(3sec) MODE
When "" flashes, continueAfter passing the holding the [SET] button andworkpiece in front of pass the workpiece in front ofthe sensor, release the
the sensor.[SET] button. OK While pressing the [▼] button, press the [▲] button five times.

Hold

o ÷5
Do not perform initialization.
Perform initialization.
 Checking and adjusting the setting value

STB C I
RUN
NO/NC YES
(3sec) MODE Press the [▲]
button (for 1 NO
−
second or less).

RUN −−
Setting value (flashes)

...
2s
−−

RUN ÷
Return to the initial settings screen.

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7. Settings
NO/NC RUN
(3sec) (Press and hold the ▼ button to enter the settings menu.)
MODE (On the parameter selection screen, press the ▼ button while holding the ▲ button to
return to the previous screen.)

>3s

 7-1 Detection
Mode (
page 6)
_c
÷ Auto −c C
mode
Super I
mode
÷ C+I
mode

 7-2 Response
Time (
page 6)
¦ ¦ ! ¦
10 100 500 200 1 ms
ms ms ms μs

 7-3 Timer
( page 5 5÷ 5 !
6)
÷ ON OFF One-shot
delay delay
OFF

 Timer duration;
when a value other ¦ # ¦ ¦
than [] is selected
for [].
c 10
ms
100
ms
900
ms
1 ms

20
ms

The most significant digit can be changed. 1, 2, …9, 10, 20, …90, 100, 200, …900.

 7-4 External Input

Selection
5 & ÷5%
c÷ OFF Tunin LED Off
g
( page 6)

 7-5 Display
Selection ( page
6)
5÷ 5%%
ON OFF

 7-6 Mutual
Interference
Reduction Function
$
( page 6) ÷ A
(standard)
B
(alternate
÷ frequency
)

 7-7 Detection
Light Source
( page 6) ÷c o'( o ' (
* Only when Auto R+G+ Red Green Blue
Super I mode is B
selected.

 7-8 Master
While holding the [▲] button,
Calibration Set
press the [▼] button to decrease
Value (
6)
page
! the value.

* Only when Auto,

C+I, or C mode is
o 950
(default)
999

0
selected.

Password ( page 6)

 7-9

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 999 While holding the [▲] button,
press the [▼] button to decrease
0 the value.

Select a value from 0 to 999.

÷
÷
RUN

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7-1 Detection Mode 7-5 Display Selection
Select the desired detection mode. The display can be turned off by selecting .
See "4-2 Detection Mode" (page 2).

7-6 Mutual Interference Reduction

7-2 Response Time Function
The longer the response time, the more reliable and stable the
detection. The effect of mutual interference can be reduced by changing the light
When detection is unstable due to the workpieces moving at a high emission period. When using multiple LR-W Series units in close
speed, set the response time to a smaller value. proximity, set each unit to a different light emission period. When
selecting frequency B (alternate frequency), the response time
becomes approximately 20% slower.
7-3 Timer
This function can be used to delay the timing of the sensor output
switching. 7-7 Detection Light Source
When using Super I mode, the light source used for detection is
• ON delay []
automatically selected to provide optimal performance. To require
• OFF delay []
• One-shot [] the sensor to use a specific light source, adjust this setting to Red,
Green, Blue, or RGB.

Conformity or received light

intensity
7-8 Master Calibration Set Value
When using Auto/C+I/C mode, a predetermined set value is used
when master calibration is executed. The predetermined set value
can be changed using this menu. When a larger setting value is used,
the detection tolerance is tighter. In contrast, when the setting value
ON is reduced, a wider detection tolerance is enabled.
N.O.
OFF With a higher setting value, there is a higher possibility of saturation or
"---"
Timer
OFF

ON occurring after Master calibration. If Master calibration results in

N.C.
OFF "---", perform Master calibration again after lowering this value.

ON
N.O.
OFF
7-9 Password
delay
ON

ON
N.C. An optional password can be set to further prohibit unauthorized
OFF
releasing of the "6-1 Key Lock" (page 4). Select a value from 1 to
ON 999 for this setting. If "0" is selected, the password will not be
N.O.
OFF required.
delay
OFF

ON
N.C.
OFF

ON
N.O.
OFF
One-
shot

ON Timer duration
N.C.
OFF

7-4 External Input Selection

 Calibration []
This external input performs the same function as pressing the [SET] button.

ON
Inpu
t OFF

> 60 ms> 60 ms

 Transmission OFF []

This external input stops the emission of the LED.

ON
Inpu
t OFF

LED LED emission LED emission

emission stopped

< 10 ms < 10 ms

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8. Troubleshooting
8-4 Other Precautions
8-1 • When using the luster canceling attachment (LR-WA1)
With some glossy targets (ex. stretched films), stable detection may
not be achievable at certain angles. In such cases, rotate the sensor
Error Display +/-45°, as shown in the diagram below, to determine the most
appropriate angle for stable detection.

FOCUS
Display Cause Solutio

SET
n
Excessiv e current • Check if the output wires
45°
(ov ercurrent) is f are connected correctly
lowing through the and are not in contact

output wire. with other wires.
• Check if the load is within
the rated range f or the
output.
The memory has reached Perf orm initialization. If
its end of lif e, or the the problem persists,

sensor is malf unctioning. contact KEYENCE.

Display ed when excessiv e Adjust the sensor's

light is receiv ed by the installation angle so that
 sensor (Auto/C+I/C modes) specular
ref lections do not enter
the receiv er.
Display ed when insuf f Check whether the
icient light is receiv ed by detection distance is

the sensor (Auto/C+I/C within specif ied range.
modes)
The key lock f unction is Release the key
 enabled. lock. ( page 4)

The display selection is set Set the display selection

 to OFF. to ON.
(The bar
( page 5)
pulses
across the
display .)

8-2 Output When an Error Occurs

Output Condition Indicator

Display Condition
N.O. N.C. N.O. N.C.

 OFF OFF Flashing in red

 Normal operation Flashing in red

 OFF ON Of f Orang

e
 OFF ON Of f Orang
e

 Normal operation Normal operation


(The bar pulses Normal operation Normal operation
across the
display .)

8-3 Default Settings/Values List

Ite Initial v
m alue
NPN/PNP selection NPN
N.O./N.C. selection N.O.
Detection mode Auto
Response time 10 ms
Timer OFF
Timer duration 10 ms
External input OFF
Display selection ON

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Mutual Interf erence
Reduction A
(standard)
Function
Detection light source Auto
Master calibration setting v 950
alue

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