PANASONIC GX-318ML — Non-Flush Cylindrical Inductive Sensors
Panasonic GX-318ML: Inductive proximity sensor, M18, non-flush, standard sensing range; Sn 10 mm, NPN/PNP output (IO-Link), 2 m cable.
Status: In production
Brand: Panasonic
Product: Inductive proximity sensor, M18, non-flush, standard sensing range
Max. operation distance (Sn): 10 mm
Output: NPN or PNP, NO or NC; IO-Link (-A-P)
Connection: 2 m cable
Supply voltage: 10–30 V DC
Protection: IP67, IP69K, IP67G
Panasonic GX-318ML is an M18 threaded, non-flush (non-shielded), standard sensing range inductive proximity sensor from the GX-300 series. The housing is nickel-plated brass and the sensing face is PBT. The maximum operation distance (Sn) is 10 mm ±10 % and the stable sensing range is 0 to 8 mm, referenced to an iron sheet of 30 × 30 × t 1 mm. The response frequency is 400 Hz and the hysteresis is 10 % or less of the operation distance. Between -25 and +70 °C the sensing range stays within ±10 % of its value at +23 °C.
Supply voltage is 10 to 30 V DC and current consumption 16 mA or less. The NPN (-N) or PNP (-P) open-collector output carries up to 200 mA and is short-circuit protected; normally open (-A) and normally closed (-B) versions exist. The PNP normally open model GX-318ML-A-P communicates via IO-Link (COM3, 230.4 kbps). Protection is IP67, IP69K and IP67G, with an operating range of -40 to +85 °C. The standard connection is a 2 m oil-resistant cable, with -C5, -J, -Z suffix connection options. Net weight is about 140 g.
Panasonic GX-318ML technical specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-shielded, standard sensing range, GX-300 series |
| Housing | M18 threaded cylindrical |
| Regulations and certifications | CE marking (EMC and RoHS directives), UKCA marking (EMC and RoHS regulations), UL/c-UL Listing certification |
| Detection | |
| Max. operation distance (Sn) | 10 mm ±10 % |
| Stable sensing range (Sa) | 0 to 8 mm |
| Standard sensing object | Iron sheet 30 × 30 × t 1 mm |
| Hysteresis | 10 % or less of operation distance |
| Response frequency | 400 Hz (average value) |
| Temperature characteristics | Within ±15 % of sensing range at +23 °C over the ambient temperature range; within ±10 % from -25 to +70 °C |
| Voltage characteristics | Within ±1 % for ±15 % fluctuation of the rated supply voltage |
| Electrical characteristics | |
| Supply voltage | 10 to 30 V DC (including 10 % ripple p-p), Class 2 |
| Current consumption | 16 mA or less |
| Short-circuit protection | Incorporated |
| Outputs and indicators | |
| Output type | NPN open-collector transistor (-N) or PNP open-collector transistor (-P) |
| Maximum output current | 200 mA or less; applied voltage 30 V DC or less; residual voltage 2 V or less (with 2 m cable) |
| Output operation | Normally open, NO (-A) or normally closed, NC (-B) |
| Indicators | Orange operation indicator; green communication indicator flashes at 1 s intervals during IO-Link communication |
| IO-Link | PNP normally open type (-A-P) only: COM3 (230.4 kbps), minimum cycle time 0.4 ms; cable to IO-Link master 20 m or less |
| Environmental | |
| Protection | IP67 (IEC), IP69K, IP67G (connector type: IP67, IP69K) |
| Ambient temperature | -40 to +85 °C (no condensation or icing); storage -45 to +85 °C |
| Ambient humidity | 35 to 95 % RH (also in storage, no condensation) |
| Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each |
| Shock resistance | 1,000 m/s² in X, Y and Z directions ten times each |
| Voltage withstandability | 1,000 V AC for 1 min between all supply terminals and enclosure |
| Insulation resistance | 50 MΩ or more (500 V DC megger) |
| Mechanical and connection | |
| Material | Enclosure: nickel-plated brass; sensing part: polybutylene terephthalate (PBT); cable: PVC |
| Cable | 0.2 mm², 3-core, ø6 mm, oil-resistant cabtyre cable, 2 m |
| Net weight | Approx. 140 g (with 2 m cable) |
| Tightening torque | 70 N·m or less (with washer) |
| Accessories supplied | Nut: 2 pcs., toothed lock washer: 1 pc. |
Key features
- M18 threaded nickel-plated brass housing, non-flush mounting, standard sensing range
- Sn 10 mm, response frequency 400 Hz
- IO-Link communication on the PNP normally open model (-A-P)
- IP67, IP69K and IP67G protection; -40 to +85 °C operating range
- High-brightness indicator visible from 2 locations on one side
- Connection: 2 m cable; 5 m cable (-C5), pigtail with M12 connector (-J), M12 connector type (-Z)
GX-318ML ordering codes
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| GX-318ML-A-N | NPN output, NO, 2 m cable |
| GX-318ML-B-N | NPN output, NC, 2 m cable |
| GX-318ML-A-P | PNP output, NO, 2 m cable, IO-Link |
| GX-318ML-B-P | PNP output, NC, 2 m cable |
| GX-318ML-A-N-C5 | NPN output, NO, 5 m cable |
| GX-318ML-A-P-C5 | PNP output, NO, 5 m cable, IO-Link |
| GX-318ML-A-N-J | NPN output, NO, pigtail with M12 connector |
| GX-318ML-A-P-J | PNP output, NO, pigtail with M12 connector, IO-Link |
| GX-318ML-A-N-Z | NPN output, NO, M12 connector |
| GX-318ML-A-P-Z | PNP output, NO, M12 connector, IO-Link |
GX-318ML accessories
Accessories listed by the manufacturer for this product (ordered separately):
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| CN-24S-C2 | AWG20 4-core cable with M12 connector on one end, 2 m (mating cable for pigtailed -J type) |
| CN-24S-C5 | AWG20 4-core cable with M12 connector on one end, 5 m (mating cable for pigtailed -J type) |
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All product specifications are subject to change without notice. Source: Panasonic, GX-300 series page (order guide, specifications, cautions for use) and GX-318ML-A-N, GX-318ML-A-P Spec Detail tables: https://industry.panasonic.com/global/en/products/fasys/sensor/proximity/gx-300, https://industry.panasonic.com/global/en/products/fasys/sensor/proximity/number/GX-318ML-A-N, https://industry.panasonic.com/global/en/products/fasys/sensor/proximity/number/GX-318ML-A-P (accessed 28 September 2026).