PANASONIC HG-C1050 — Displacement Sensors
Panasonic HG-C1050: CMOS type micro laser distance sensor, ±15 mm, repeatability 30 μm, IP67.
Status: In production
Brand: Panasonic
Product: CMOS type micro laser distance sensor
Series: HG-C
Measuring: ±15 mm
Repeatability: 30 μm
Light: Red semiconductor laser, Class 2 (IEC / EN / JIS / GB / KS / FDA)
Protection: IP67 (IEC)
HG-C1050 is a CMOS type micro laser distance sensor from Panasonic’s HG-C series: its compact body has a built-in amplifier and digital display, and it measures distance with a red laser and CMOS image sensor, providing both a control (ON/OFF) output and analog voltage/current outputs. Measurement center distance 50 mm, measurement range ±15 mm. Repeatability: 30 μm. Linearity: ±0.1%F.S. Light source: Red semiconductor laser, Class 2 (IEC / EN / JIS / GB / KS / FDA), max. output 1 mW, 655 nm.
Control output: NPN open-collector, max. 50 mA. Analog voltage output: 0…5 V. Analog current output: 4…20 mA. Supply: 12 to 24 V DC ±10 %, ripple P-P 10 % or less. Degree of protection: IP67 (IEC). Ambient temperature: −10 to +45 °C (no condensation).
Panasonic HG-C1050 technical specifications
| HG-C1050 | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Product | CMOS type micro laser distance sensor |
| Regulations / certifications | CE, UKCA, FDA, KC (Korea), UL/c-UL, UL Recognition |
| Sensing | |
| Measurement center distance | 50 mm |
| Measuring range | ±15 mm |
| Repeatability | 30 μm |
| Linearity | ±0.1%F.S. |
| Temperature characteristics | ±0.03 % F.S./°C |
| Light source | Red semiconductor laser, Class 2 (IEC / EN / JIS / GB / KS / FDA), max. output 1 mW, 655 nm |
| Beam diameter | approx. Ø70 μm |
| Electrical characteristics | |
| Supply voltage | 12 to 24 V DC ±10 %, ripple P-P 10 % or less |
| Current consumption | 40 mA or less (at 24 V) · 65 mA or less (at 12 V) |
| Output and indicators | |
| Control output | NPN open-collector, max. 50 mA |
| Output operation | Either Light-ON or Dark-ON |
| Short-circuit protection | Incorporated (auto reset) |
| Analog voltage output | 0…5 V |
| Analog current output | 4…20 mA |
| Response time | Switchable between 1.5 ms / 5 ms / 10 ms |
| Environmental | |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
| Operating altitude | 2,000 m or less |
| Degree of protection | IP67 (IEC) |
| Ambient temperature | −10 to +45 °C (no condensation) · storage −20 to +60 °C |
| Ambient humidity | 35 to 85 % RH (storage 35 to 85 %) |
| Ambient illuminance | Incandescent light: 3,000 lx or less at the light-receiving face |
| Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude, X/Y/Z two hours each |
| Shock resistance | 500 m/s² (50 G approx.), X/Y/Z three times each |
| Mechanical and connection | |
| Cable | 5-core composite cable, 2 m |
| Cable extension | Up to total 10 m with 0.3 mm² or thicker cable |
| Material | Enclosure: aluminum die-cast · Front cover: acrylic |
| Weight | Net approx. 35 g (without cable) · Approx. 85 g (with cable) |
Key features
- ±15 mm
- repeatability 30 μm
- IP67
- Linearity ±0.1%F.S.
HG-C1050 ordering codes
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| HG-C1050 | NPN output |
| HG-C1050-P | PNP output |
HG-C accessories and related products
Accessories and related products listed by the manufacturer for this series (ordered separately):
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| MS-HG-01 | Sensor mounting bracket |
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All product specifications are subject to change without notice. Data compiled from the specification tables on Panasonic Industry’s industry.panasonic.com model and series pages (HG-C1050, HG-C1050-P). For complete I/O signal conditions and function lists, refer to the manufacturer’s documents.