Laser Displacement SensorsCD2H Series
Best-in-class*, All-in-one Middle-range Sensors
- Highest-in-class* Repeat Accuracy: 0.25 μm (CD2H-30□/CD2H-50□)
- Fastest-in-class* Sampling Period: 133.3 μs
- Measurement in a long distance up to 1,200 mm
- Received light waveform can be displayed on OLED Display.
NEW MODELS
Added six new RS-485 models
*Among laser displacement sensors with the repeat accuracy of 1 μm
(Investigated by OPTEX FA in November 2021)

Lineup
Reflection mode | Measurement range | Repeat accuracy |
Linearity | Light source Laser class |
I/O | Connection | Model | |
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0.25 μm | ±0.1% of F.S. | Red semiconductor laser CLASS 1/ Class Ⅰ |
Analog output 2 control outputs External input ![]() |
Cable | CD2H-30A | |
Pigtail cable | CD2H-30M12A | |||||||
RS-485 Control output External input |
Pigtail cable | |||||||
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0.25 μm | ±0.1% of F.S. | Analog output 2 control outputs External input ![]() |
Cable | CD2H-50A | |||
Pigtail cable | CD2H-50M12A | |||||||
RS-485 Control output External input |
Pigtail cable | |||||||
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4 μm | ±0.1% of F.S. | Analog output 2 control outputs External input ![]() |
Cable | CD2H-130 | |||
Pigtail cable | CD2H-130M12 | |||||||
RS-485 Control output External input |
Pigtail cable | |||||||
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10 μm | ±0.1% of F.S. | Red semiconductor laser CLASS 2/ Class Ⅱ |
Analog output 2 control outputs External input ![]() |
Cable | CD2H-2452 | ||
Pigtail cable | CD2H-245M122 | |||||||
RS-485 Control output External input |
Pigtail cable | |||||||
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20 μm | ±0.1% of F.S. | Analog output 2 control outputs External input ![]() |
Cable | CD2H-3502 | |||
Pigtail cable | CD2H-350M122 | |||||||
RS-485 Control output External input |
Pigtail cable | |||||||
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100 μm | ±0.1% of F.S. ±0.3% of F.S. |
Analog output 2 control outputs External input ![]() |
Cable | CD2H-7002 | |||
Pigtail cable | CD2H-700M122 | |||||||
RS-485 Control output External input |
Pigtail cable |
• For the pig tail type, please purchase an optional connector cable.
Model Specifications
IO-Link/analog output Type
Model | Cable | CD2H- 30A |
CD2H- 50A |
CD2H- 130 |
CD2H- 2452 |
CD2H- 3502 |
CD2H- 7002 |
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Pigtail cable | CD2H- 30M12A |
CD2H- 50M12A |
CD2H- 130M12 |
CD2H- 245M122 |
CD2H- 350M122 |
CD2H- 700M122 |
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Center of measurement range | 30 mm | 50 mm | 130 mm | 245 mm | 350 mm | 700 mm | |
Measurement range | ±5 mm | ±10 mm | ±70 mm | ±175 mm | ±250 mm | ±500 mm | |
Light source | Medium | Red semiconductor laser | |||||
Wavelength | 655 nm | ||||||
Maximum output | 0.39 mW | 1 mW | |||||
Laser class |
JIS/IEC/FDA *1 | CLASS 1 / Class Ⅰ | CLASS 2 / Class Ⅱ | ||||
Spot size *2 | φ50 μm | φ70 μm | φ0.3 mm | φ0.5 mm | φ0.6 mm | φ1.0 mm | |
Linearity | ±0.1% of F.S. | ±0.1% of F.S. | ±0.1% of F.S. | ±0.1% of F.S. | ±0.1% of F.S. | ±0.1% of F.S. ± 0.3% of F.S. |
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Resolution *3 | 0.25 μm | 0.25 μm | 4 μm | 10 μm | 20 μm | 100 μm | |
Repeat accuracy *4 | 0.25 μm | 0.25 μm | 4 μm | 10 μm | 20 μm | 100 μm | |
Sampling period *5 | 133.3 μs / 150 μs / 200 μs / 300 μs / 500 μs / 1 ms / 2 ms / 5 ms / Auto | ||||||
Temperature characteristics *6 |
±0.06% of F.S./℃ | ||||||
Weight | Cable models: Approx. 140 g Connector models: Approx. 90 g | ||||||
IO-Link | Specifications | Rev. 1.1 | |||||
Baud rate | COM3 (230.4 kbps) | ||||||
Number of process input data bytes |
6 bytes | ||||||
Minimum cycle time |
0.7 ms | ||||||
Control output (DO1/DO2*7) |
No. of outputs | 2 (DO1 can be switched to IO-Link.) | |||||
Polarity | NPN/PNP, open collector or Push-Pull (selectable by setting) Max. 100 mA/24 VDC, residual voltage 1.8 V or less |
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Analog output QA*7 |
Current | 4 to 20 mA, load impedance: 300 Ω or less | |||||
Voltage | 0 to 10 V, output impedance: 100 Ω or less | ||||||
External input*8 | Switchable between Off, Multi operations, Hold, Zero point teach, and Laser off | ||||||
Connection | Cable: ø4.5 mm, 2 m cable Pigtail cable: ø4.5 mm, 300 mm cable with M12 5-pin connector Minimum bending radius: Cable diameter × 2 (when fixed in place), cable diameter × 6 (when movable) |
<Measurement conditions>
The measurement conditions are as follows unless otherwise designated:
Ambient temperature: 25°C (room temperature); supply voltage: 24 VDC; sampling period: 200 μs; moving average performed: 128; median filter: 31; center of measurement range, standard measured object (white ceramic). Furthermore, the sensor is fixed in place with an aluminum bracket when measurements are performed.
*1: In accordance with the FDA provisions of Laser Notice No. 56, the laser is classified per the IEC 60825-1:2014 standard.
*2: Defined with center strength 1/e2 (13.5 %) at the center of the measurement range. There may be leak light other than the specified spot size. The sensor may be affected when there is a highly reflective object close to the detection area.
*3: The smallest determinable step when changing the distance between the sensor and the target one step at a time (at moving average of 512)
*4: Peak to peak value of measurement in stationary state (at moving average of 512)
*5: Set to 200 µs by default.
*6: Typical example when the object (white ceramic) is measured while the object and the sensor are fixed in place with aluminum brackets. This object is placed at the center of the measurement range.
*7: Set to analog current output by default.
*8: Set to laser off by default.
RS-485 Type
Model | CD2H-30- 485M12A |
CD2H-50- 485M12A |
CD2H-130- 485M12 |
CD2H-245- 485M122 |
CD2H-350- 485M122 |
CD2H-700- 485M122 |
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Center of measurement range |
30 mm | 50 mm | 130 mm | 245 mm | 350 mm | 700 mm | |
Measurement range | ±5 mm | ±10 mm | ±70 mm | ±175 mm | ±250 mm | ±500 mm | |
Light source | Medium | Red semiconductor laser | |||||
Wavelength | 655 nm | ||||||
Maximum output | 0.39 mW | 1 mW | |||||
Laser class |
CLASS 1 / Class Ⅰ | CLASS 2 / Class Ⅱ | |||||
Spot size *2 | φ50 μm | φ70 μm | φ0.3 mm | φ0.5 mm | φ0.6 mm | φ1.0 mm | |
Linearity | ±0.1% of F.S. | ±0.1% of F.S. | ±0.1% of F.S. | ±0.1% of F.S. | ±0.1% of F.S. | ±0.1% of F.S. ± 0.3% of F.S. |
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Resolution *3 | 0.25 μm | 0.25 μm | 4 μm | 10 μm | 20 μm | 100 μm | |
Repeat accuracy *4 | 0.25 μm | 0.25 μm | 4 μm | 10 μm | 20 μm | 100 μm | |
Sampling period *5 | 133.3 μs / 150 μs / 200 μs / 300 μs / 500 μs / 1 ms / 2 ms / 5 ms / Auto | ||||||
Temperature characteristics *6 |
±0.06% of F.S./℃ | ||||||
Weight | Connector models: Approx. 90 g | ||||||
Communication specifications |
Data transmission | RS-485 half-duplex communication, start-stop synchronization | |||||
Protocol | Modbus RTU | ||||||
Baud rate | 9600 bps / 19200 bps / 38400 bps / 57600 bps / 115.2 Kbps / 230.4 Kbps / 1 Mbps / 2 Mbps / 4 Mbps |
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Data length | 8 bit | ||||||
Parity | Even / Odd / None | ||||||
Stop bit | 1 bit, 2 bit | ||||||
Control output (DO1) |
No. of outputs | 1 (switchable to external input.) | |||||
Polarity | NPN/PNP, open collector or Push-Pull (selectable by setting) Max. 100 mA/24 VDC, residual voltage 1.8 V or less |
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External input*7 | Teach 1 / Teach 2 / Offset / Offset clear / Laser off / Input hold / Buffering / Buffer clear / Rise: Teach 1, Fall:Teach 2 / Rise Teach 2, Fall: Teach 1 |
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Connection | Pigtail cable: ø4.5 mm, 300 mm cable with M12 5-pin connector Minimum bending radius: Cable diameter × 2 (when fixed in place), cable diameter × 6 (when movable) |
<Measurement conditions>
The measurement conditions are as follows unless otherwise designated:
Ambient temperature: 25°C (room temperature); supply voltage: 24 VDC; sampling period: 200 μs; moving average performed: 128; median filter: 31; center of measurement range, standard measured object (white ceramic). Furthermore, the sensor is fixed in place with an aluminum bracket when measurements are performed.
*1: In accordance with the FDA provisions of Laser Notice No. 56, the laser is classified per the IEC 60825-1:2014 standard.
*2: Defined with center strength 1/e2 (13.5 %) at the center of the measurement range. There may be leak light other than the specified spot size. The sensor may be affected when there is a highly reflective object close to the detection area.
*3: The smallest determinable step when changing the distance between the sensor and the target one step at a time (at moving average of 512)
*4: Peak to peak value of measurement in stationary state (at moving average of 512)
*5: Set to 200 µs by default.
*6: Typical example when the object (white ceramic) is measured while the object and the sensor are fixed in place with aluminum brackets. This object is placed at the center of the measurement range.
*7: Set to laser off by default.
Common specifications
Supply voltage | 18 to 24 VDC (±10%*1, including ripple) | |
Current consumption *2 | 80 mA (at 18 VDC), 70 mA (at 24 VDC) | |
Display | 0.9-inch OLED display Menu languages: English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean | |
Indicators | Power indicator (green), Output indicators (orange x 2), IO-Link communication indicator (flashing green) |
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Protection circuit | Reverse connection protection, overcurrent protection | |
Environmental resistance |
Degree of protection | IP67 (including M12 connector of pigtail cable type) |
Ambient temperature/humidity | -10 to +50°C/35 to 85% RH (without freezing or condensation) | |
Storage temperature/humidity | -20 to +60°C/35 to 85% RH (without freezing or condensation) | |
Ambient illuminance | Incandescent light: 10000 lx Max. Fluorescent light: 10000 lx Max. | |
Vibration resistance | 10 to 55 Hz Double amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours in each X, Y, Z direction | |
Shock resistance | 500 m/s2 (Approx. 50 G) 3 times in each X, Y, Z direction | |
Applicable regulations |
EMC | EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) UK EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016) |
Environment | RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), |
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Safety | FDA Regulations (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11)*3 | |
Applicable standards | EN 60947-5-2, IEC 60825-1 | |
NRTL Certification | UL Recognized Components Proximity Switch Certified for US and Canada. |
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Company standards | Noise resistance: Feilen Level 3 cleared | |
Warm-up time | Approx. 30 minutes | |
Material | Housing: PBT, Front window: PMMA |
*1: When used as an IO-Link device, do not use it at less than 18 VDC.
*2: For IO-Link/analog output type, value when DO2 is set to analog output (current) and measurement is not possible (outputting a current of 21 mA).
*3: Excluding differences per Laser Notice No. 56.
- Precautions for Laser Use
- This product emits a Class 1 or Class 2 visible laser beam that is compliant with JIS C6802/IEC 60825-1/FDA laser safety standards.
Labels for applicable standards are affixed to the product. -
Type Red semiconductor laser Wavelength 655 nm Maximum output 0.39 mW (CLASS 1)
1 mW (CLASS 2) - ● Exports to the United States
If this product will be exported to the United States, approval must first be obtained from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the laser regulating body of the United States.
A report for this product has been submitted to the CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health).
If this product will be exported to the United States, please stick or replace the attached label on the product.