TAKEX GNA Series Compact Embedded Amplifier Photo Sensors

• Compact space-saving design: The 15 × 10.3 × 25.4 mm side-on housing uses a 19 mm mounting pitch and bottom cable exit for close-contact installation.
• Five sensing methods: The lineup includes through-beam, polarized retroreflective, retroreflective, diffuse reflective, and convergent reflective sensing.
• Up to 10 m detection: GNA-T10S and GNA-T10RS provide a maximum through-beam sensing distance of 10 m, with additional short- and medium-range models available.
• Selectable NPN/PNP output: A single sensor supports NPN or PNP open-collector output through cable selection, helping reduce model and maintenance inventory.
• Cable or M8 connection: Major sensing configurations are available with either an attached cable or M8 connector for flexible machine wiring and maintenance.

Q1: What is the TAKEX GNA Series?
A: The GNA Series consists of compact side-on embedded amplifier photo sensors designed for built-in machine applications.

Q2: What detection methods are available?
A: The lineup includes through-beam, polarized retroreflective, retroreflective, diffuse reflective, and convergent reflective sensing.

Q3: What is the maximum detecting distance?
A: GNA-T10S, GNA-T10RS, and their M8 connector versions provide through-beam sensing up to 10 m.

Q4: What are the dimensions of the GNA Series?
A: The compact housing measures 15 × 10.3 × 25.4 mm with a 19 mm mounting pitch.

Q5: Does one GNA sensor support both NPN and PNP systems?
A: Yes. NPN or PNP open-collector output can be selected through cable wiring.

Q6: Is Light-ON/Dark-ON operation selectable?
A: Yes. The operation mode can be switched between Light-ON and Dark-ON.

Q7: What light sources are available?
A: Red LED and infrared LED models are available depending on the sensing method and model.

Q8: Are M8 connector models available?
A: Yes. Major sensing configurations are available in M8 connector versions identified by the J suffix.

Q9: Can pinhole plates be used with the GNA Series?
A: Yes. Through-beam models support GNP1, GNP2, GNP3, and GNP5-1 pinhole plates for smaller sensing apertures.

Q10: What applications are suitable for the GNA Series?
A: Applications include general machinery, logistics, precision machinery, electronic components, AGV arrival detection with GNA-M2RPS, and automatic faucet sensing with GNA-R40S.