96M13761

1-4 Specifications
LR-W500 LR-W500C
Model
2 m cable type 4-pin M12 connector type
Detectable distance 30 to 500 mm
Full-Spectrum Sensor Adjustable spot
Approx. 3.5 mm at 100 mm
Min. spot diameter

LR-W500(C)
Approx. 9 mm at 250 mm
Approx. 18 mm at 500 mm
*1
Response time 200 μs/1 ms/10 ms/100 ms/500 ms selectable
Light source White LED

Instruction Manual Mutual interference

reduction function
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 LPS
Power voltage
supply Current 65 mA or less at 24 V (without load),
*2
consumption 120 mA or less at 12 V (without load)
NPN open collector/PNP open collector selectable,
Read this manual before using the product in order to achieve maximum performance. Control output 30 V or less, 50 mA or less, residual voltage: 2 V or less,
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it for future reference. N.O./N.C. selectable

*3
Tuning /Transmission OFF selectable,
I/O Short-circuit current: NPN: 1 mA or less, PNP: 2 mA or less,
The following symbols alert you to important messages. Be sure to read this section carefully.
For the applied voltage, see the wiring diagrams
External input
( page 2 in the instruction manual),
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death For the input times, see the time charts
WARNING ( page 6 in the instruction manual)
or serious injury.
Protection against reverse power connection, power supply surge,
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product damage Protection circuit
NOTICE output overcurrent, output surge, and reverse output connection
as well as property damage.
Enclosure
IP65/IP67 (IEC60529)
ratings

1. Introduction Ambient light

Incandescent lamp: 10000 lux or less
Sunlight: 20000 lux or less

Environmental
resistance
Ambient
-20 to +50°C (no freezing)
temperature
1-1 Safety Precautions Ambient
35 to 85%RH (no condensation)
humidity
Shock 2
• This product is only intended to detect object(s). Do not use this product 1,000 m/s in X, Y, Z axis directions respectively 6 times
resistance
for the purpose of protecting a human body or a part of the human body. Vibration 10 to 55 Hz Double amplitude 1.5 mm in the X, Y, Z axis
• This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof product. Do not resistance directions respectively, 2 hours
WARNING use this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially explosive Case: Zinc die cast (Nickel chrome plating)
atmosphere. Indicator cover: PPSU
• This product uses DC power. The product may explode or burn if an AC Buttons: PES
voltage is applied. Lens cover and display: PMMA (scratch-resistant coating)
Material Spot adjustment dial: Iron (black oxide finish)
• Do not wire this product along with power lines or high-tension lines. Doing Cable bushing (2 m cable type only): PBT
so may lead to product malfunctions or damage due to noise. Cable (2 m cable type only): PVC
NOTICE
• Do not use this product outdoors or in a place where extraneous light can Connector ring (4-pin M12 connector type only): PMP
enter the light-receiving element directly. Connector socket (4-pin M12 connector type only): PEI
Approx. 170 g
Weight Approx. 110 g
(including cable)

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)
*3 IO-Link specification v.1.1/COM2 (38.4 kbps) is supported.
 CSA Certificate You can download a setup file from the KEYENCE website (http://www.keyence.com). If you
This product complies with the following CSA and UL standards and has been certified by CSA. are using the product in an environment in which you cannot download files over the Internet,
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as a CSA-certified contact your nearest KEYENCE office.
product.
• 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 1-5 Part Functions
has been evaluated as a Limited Power Source as defined in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
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 depending
• Pollution degree: 3 Orange: Output on on the sensitivity adjustment method.
• Indoor use only. Red (flashing): Error ( pages 3 to 4)
Green: Master
calibration reference
 CE Marking registered
Function Indicators
KEYENCE Corporation has confirmed, on the basis of the following specifications, that this STB: Illuminates green when receiving stable light
product complies with the essential requirements of the applicable EU Directive. Be sure to C: Illuminates green when using C/C+I mode
consider the following specifications when using this product in a member state of the I: Illuminates green when using C+I/Super I mode
European Union.

STB C I
 EMC Directive NO/NC

• Applicable standard: EN60947-5-2, Class A FOCUS

(3sec)
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
Press (1s or less)  Press
 (1s or less)
 Low-voltage directive Adjusts setting value Adjusts setting value
• Applicable standard: EN62471 ( pages 3 to 4) ( pages 3 to 4)
 Hold (3s or more)  Hold (3s or more)
Switches between N.O./N.C. Switches to the setting screen
( page 2) ( page 5)
1-3 Package Contents
• Sensor
• Instruction manual

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2. Installation and Wiring 3. Initial Settings (NPN/PNP Selection)
When the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, or initialization is
2-1 Installation performed, the initial setting (NPN/PNP selection) is required as shown below.
• Tightening torque for the mounting holes: 0.63 N·m (M3 screw)
• 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 P2P 2P2
(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, entering

4. Basic Settings
the receiver directly or after reflecting from the workpiece may lead to
malfunctions. In this situation, implement countermeasures such as installing a 4-1 Output Logic Selection
light shielding plate or changing the product's installation position.
(N.O./N.C. Selection)
Set the output logic to N.O. or N.C..
2-2 Wiring •  ()*: Turns the output on when the registered condition is met (turns the
Either an NPN or a PNP output can be selected during the initial setup of this output on when light is received) *.
product. •  ()*: Turns the output on when a condition other than the registered
"3. Initial Settings (NPN/PNP Selection)" (page 2) condition is met (turns the output on when light is not received) *.

Independently insulate any unused I/O wires.

* The condition within parentheses indicates the condition when super I mode is
selected.
= Load (input device)
 RUN

 When NPN output is selected  When PNP output is selected 3 s or more

1, brown 1, brown
10 … 30 V 10 … 30 V
4, black 4, black
PAQ PA%
2, white 2, white
3s
3, blue 3, blue
0V 0V
 RUN

2-3 Adjusting the Spot Diameter

4-2 Detection Mode
Use the dial on the side of the sensor to adjust the spot diameter.
This sensor contains four detection modes.

SET
FOCUS
FOCUS Detection mode Explanation
Auto When adjusting the sensitivity, the optimal mode
(default) is automatically selected between C+I or C.
NOTICE Dial turning torque: 0.2 N · m or less
Detection is performed according to the color
C+I mode components (R, G, B) and illumination (the
• Turn the dial to the right to decrease the focal distance. received light intensity).
Detection is performed according to the color
C mode
components (R, G, B) only.
Detection is performed according to the
Super I mode
The focal point moves illumination (the received light intensity) only.
closer to the sensor.

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

• Turn the dial to the left to increase the focal distance.

The focal point moves

farther away from the
sensor.

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5. Sensitivity Adjustment < Precautions for master calibration>
• Continue calibration until the green light that indicates reference addition
does not turn on any more.
5-1 Auto/C+I/C Mode • If the master calibration is performed again, the registered contents from the
first master calibration will be overwritten. To add an allowable range after
 About the display value the master calibration, perform the master addition calibration.
• Conformity • If the registration status is saturated and "---" is displayed. Perform the
The level of conformity of the current detected workpiece to the registered master calibration again after lowering the "7-8 Master Calibration Set
reference workpiece. Value " (page 6).
Display range: 0 to 999 (The more the workpiece conform to reference workpiece, • Changing the master calibration set value after a master calibration has
the higher the value.) been performed, does not affect the current setting value, only subsequent
calibrations.
• Setting value
The threshold of conformity at which a workpiece is judged to be the same as the  Permitting color variations between different
registered workpiece. workpieces
To check or manually make fine adjustments to the setting value,  Master addition calibration (when adding workpieces to be permitted)
see "Checking and adjusting the setting value" (page 3). Position a workpiece which is to be judged the same as the current
* The blinking numeric value that appears after calibration is the setting value. registered color. Then press and hold the [SET] button and the [] button.
When the added registration is successful, the "setting value" flashes three
 Setting the sensitivity (apply one of the following times, and the sensor returns to the normal screen (the setting value is not
three methods) changed at this point in time).
 1-point calibration (use to detect 1 specific color) In this case, references are added to permit colors between "the current
Register the color of the workpiece to be detected. registered color" and "the additional registered color".
(When Auto mode is used, this function operates in C+I.)
1
Press and
1 hold the [SET]

FOCUS
Press and and []

SET
FOCUS

hold the buttons at the


SET

[SET] same time for OK

button for 3 OK  3 seconds or
seconds or more.
more.
Release the buttons when
Release the button when "" flashes.
"" flashes.

< Precautions for master addition calibration>

 2-point calibration (use to differentiate between 2 colors) • To clear the master addition calibration, perform another calibration.
Register the color of the reference workpiece and the color to be • If the setting fails or the registration state is saturated, "---" is displayed. To
differentiated. (The first point is used as the reference color.) add an allowable range, lower the setting value, and perform the master
addition calibration again.

1 2  Checking and adjusting the setting value

OK 
Press the Press the
When a larger setting value is in place, the detection tolerance is tight.
FOCUS

FOCUS

[SET] [SET]
SET

SET

button (for button When the In contrast, when the setting value is reduced, a wider detection tolerance is
1 second again (for difference is enabled. The [] and [] buttons can be used to increase or decrease the
or less). 1 second too small. setting value.
or less).

NG  STB C I RUN

NO/NC

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

(3sec)
MODE  Press the [] button
(for 1 second or less).

workpiece)
Press the [SET] button to register the reference color. Then, press and hold
Setting value (flashes)
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 2s

(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.)  RUN

* After master calibration or master addition calibration has been executed, the
1 2
setting value cannot be increased.
FOCUS

FOCUS

Press the Press and

SET

SET

[SET] hold the

OK 
button [SET]
(for 1 button for
second or 3 seconds
less). or more.

When "" and "*"

flash alternately, continue
holding down the [SET] *When the registration
button and scan the area to state is saturated, ""
be registered. When the and "" flash
scan is complete, release alternately.
the [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 selected,
 About the display value stable operation may be reduced. In this situation, it may be possible to increase
• Received light intensity
stability by adjusting the light intensity to the optimal value using the steps below.
The current received light intensity is displayed.
Display range: 0 to 999 (The greater the received light intensity, the higher the
value.) 1 Press the
[SET] and

FOCUS
• Setting value []

SET
The threshold at which the received light intensity is judged to indicate that a buttons at
the same OK CFL
workpiece is present.
time (for 1
To check or manually make fine adjustments to the value, see "Checking second or
and adjusting the setting value" (page 4). less.)
* The blinking numeric value that appears after calibration is the setting value.

 Setting the sensitivity (apply one of the following

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

FOCUS

[SET] [SET] set a password in advance. "7-9 Password" (page 6)

SET

SET

button When the

button (for
again (for difference is
1 second
1 second too small.
or less). STB C I RUN
NO/NC
or less).

NG 
(3sec)
MODE  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
sensor to detect small changes)   ... 
While holding the [] button, press the
[] button to decrease the value.

1
Press and
FOCUS

hold the
.QE WP.
SET

[SET]
button for OK 
3 seconds
or more. Keys locked Key lock released

Release the button when

"" flashes.  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 initialization,
1 the user must configure the settings again.
Press and "3. Initial Settings (NPN/PNP Selection)" (page 2)
FOCUS

FOCUS

hold the
SET

SET

[SET] Press 5x
button for OK  STB C I
NO/NC
RUN
3 seconds
or more. (3sec)
MODE  While pressing the [] button,
press the [] button five times.
When "" flashes, continue After passing the
holding the [SET] button and workpiece in front of Hold
pass the workpiece in front of the sensor, release the

TV PQ [GU
the sensor. [SET] button.

Do not perform Perform

 Checking and adjusting the setting value initialization. initialization.

STB C I RUN
NO/NC YES
(3sec)
 Press the [] button NO

MODE
(for 1 second or less).

 RUN 

Setting value (flashes)

  ... 


2s

P2P
 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) (PE #WV %K % 5AK
Auto C+I mode C mode Super I mode

 7-2 Response Time

( page 6) URF    J52 
10 ms 100 ms 500 ms 200 μs 1 ms

 7-3 Timer
( page 6) F.[ Q(( QPF Q(F 5JV
OFF ON delay OFF delay One-shot

 Timer duration; when a

value other than [] FVK     
is selected for [].
10 ms 20 ms 100 ms 900 ms 1 ms

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

 7-4 External Input

Selection KP Q(( 5'V .QH
( page 6)
OFF Tuning LED Off

 7-5 Display Selection

( page 6) FUR QP QHH
ON OFF

 7-6 Mutual Interference

Reduction Function UEP C $
( page 6)
A (standard) B (alternate
frequency)

 7-7 Detection Light

Source
( page 6)
.K5 #WV T)D T ) D
* Only when Super I Auto R+G+B Red Green Blue
mode is selected.

 7-8 Master Calibration While holding the [] button, press the
Set Value ( page 6)
* Only when Auto, C+I, or VJT    [] button to decrease the value.

C mode is selected. 950 (default) 999 0

While holding the [] button, press the

 7-9 Password
2#5  
[] button to decrease the value.
( page 6)
0 999

G Select a value from 0 to 999.

GP
GPF
 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.
When detection is unstable due to the workpieces moving at a high speed, set the The effect of mutual interference can be reduced by changing the light emission
response time to a smaller value. period. When using multiple LR-W Series units in close 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
• ON delay [] When using Super I mode, the light source used for detection is automatically
• OFF delay [] selected to provide optimal performance. To require the sensor to use a specific
• One-shot [] 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 is reduced, a wider detection tolerance is
ON
N.O. enabled.
Timer OFF

OFF
With a higher setting value, there is a higher possibility of saturation or "---"
ON occurring after Master calibration. If Master calibration results in "---", perform
N.C.
OFF Master calibration again after lowering this value.

ON
N.O.
ON delay

OFF
7-9 Password
ON
N.C. An optional password can be set to further prohibit unauthorized releasing of the
OFF
"6-1 Key Lock" (page 4). Select a value from 1 to 999 for this setting. If "0" is
ON selected, the password will not be required.
N.O.
OFF delay

OFF

ON
N.C.
OFF

ON
N.O.
One-shot

OFF

ON
N.C.
OFF
Timer duration

7-4 External Input Selection

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

ON
Input
OFF

> 60 ms > 60 ms

 Transmission OFF []

This external input stops the emission of the LED.

ON
Input
OFF

LED emission LED emission stopped LED emission

< 10 ms < 10 ms

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8. Troubleshooting 8-4 Other Precautions
• When using the luster canceling attachment (LR-WA1)
8-1 Error Display With some glossy targets (ex. stretched films), stable detection may not be
achievable at certain angles. In such cases, rotate the sensor +/-45°, as shown in
Display Cause Solution the diagram below, to determine the most appropriate angle for stable detection.
Excessiv e current • Check if the output wires are
(ov ercurrent) is f lowing connected correctly and are
through the output wire. not in contact with other wires.

• Check if the load is within the

FOCUS
rated range f or the output.

SET
SET
The memory has reached its Perf orm initialization. If the 45°
end of lif e, or the sensor is problem persists, contact

malf unctioning. KEY ENCE.

Display ed when excessiv e Adjust the sensor's installation

light is receiv ed by the sensor angle so that specular
 (Auto/C+I/C modes) ref lections do not enter the
receiv er.

Display ed when insuf f icient Check whether the detection

light is receiv ed by the sensor distance is within specif ied

(Auto/C+I/C modes) range.

The key lock f unction is Release the key lock.

 enabled. ( page 4)

The display selection is set to Set the display selection to

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

8-2 Output When an Error Occurs

Output Condition Indicator Condition

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

 OFF OFF Flashing in red

 Normal operation Flashing in red

 OFF ON Of f Orange

 OFF ON Of f Orange

 Normal operation Normal operation

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

8-3 Default Settings/Values List

Item Initial v 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
Mutual Interf erence Reduction
A (standard)
Function
Detection light source Auto

Master calibration setting v alue 950

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