During technical comparisons, LR-W500 appears alongside Sick Diffuse Sensor, Keyence LVDT and Keyence Photoelectric Sensors so engineers assess signal types, ingress protection, and ambient tolerances accurately.
Keyence LR-W500 Photoelectric Sensor
The Keyence LR-W500 Photoelectric Sensor offers 30 to 500 mm detecting distance, White LED light source, 2 m cable type type. Manufactured by Keyence under the Keyence Photoelectric Sensor category, this model belongs to the LR-W Series.
| Brand | Keyence |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Model Number | LR-W500 |
Keyence LR-W500 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 2 m cable type |
| Detecting distance | 30 to 500 mm |
| Min. spot diameter | Adjustable spot Approx. ø3.5 mm at 100 mm Approx. ø9 mm at 250 mm Approx. ø18 mm at 500 mm |
| Light source | White LED |
| Timer | OFF/ON delay/OFF delay/One-shot |
| Response time | 200 µs/1 ms/10 ms/100 ms/500 ms selectable *1 |
| Control output | NPN open collector/PNP open collector selectable 30 VDC or less, 50 mA or less, remaining voltage: 2 V or less N.O./N.C. selectable |
| Power voltage | 10 to 30 VDC, including 10% ripple (P-P), Class 2 or LPS |
| Current consumption | 65 mA or less (without load) at 24 VDC; 120 mA or less (without load) at 12 VDC *3 |
| Enclosure rating | IP65/IP67 (IEC60529) |
| Ambient temperature | -20 to +50 °C (No freezing) |
| "Relative humidity " | 35 to 85 % RH (No condensation) |
| "Vibration resistance " | 10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours in each of the X, Y, and Z directions |
| "Shock resistance " | 1,000 m/s2, 6 times in each of the X, Y, and Z directions |
| Material | Case: Zinc die cast (Nickel chrome plating), Indicator cover: PPSU, Buttons: PES Lens cover and display: PMMA (scratch-resistant coating), Cable bushing: PBT, Cable: PVC, Spot adjustment dial: Iron (triiron tetraoxide coated) |
| Weight | Approx. 170 g (including cable) |
IndMALL Automation offers the Keyence Self-Contained Full-Spectrum Sensor LR-W500. This sensor features a 2 m cable, adjustable spot sizes, and a white LED light source. It has selectable response times of 200 µs, 1 ms, 10 ms, 100 ms, and 500 ms. The sensor supports NPN/PNP open collector outputs and can handle up to 30 VDC with a 50 mA load. It operates on a power supply of 10 to 30 VDC and consumes 65 mA at 24 VDC or 120 mA at 12 VDC. The sensor is rated IP65/IP67 for environmental resistance and functions within temperatures of -20 to +50 °C. It withstands vibrations of 10 to 55 Hz and shocks of 1,000 m/s². The housing is made of zinc die cast with various protective coatings, weighing approximately 170 g including the cable.
