CY-29-PN Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The CY-29-PN is a retroreflective optical sensor manufactured by Panasonic Industrial Automation Sales, designed for 15cm (5.9") sensing distance applications with PNP open collector output. This component operates across a 10V to 30V supply range and features red LED light source technology with IP67 ingress protection rating.

The CY-29-PN is classified as obsolete. Identifying equivalent and substitute parts is necessary to maintain system continuity, ensure procurement availability, and support ongoing maintenance and replacement requirements for legacy installations.

Substiute Parts

CY-29-PN

Panasonic Industrial Automation SalesIn Stock: 1137CY-29-PN Datasheet

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CX-483-P

Panasonic Industrial Automation SalesIn Stock: 975CX-483-P Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The CX-483-P qualifies as a substitute for the CY-29-PN based on the following alignment of critical parameters:

Matching Parameters:

• Sensing Method: Both employ retroreflective detection
• Output Configuration: Both feature PNP open collector output
• Ingress Protection: Both maintain IP67 rating
• Cable Length: Both provide 78.74" (2m) cable
• Operating Temperature: Both operate across -25°C to 55°C range
• Manufacturer: Both sourced from Panasonic Industrial Automation Sales
• RoHS Compliance: Both meet RoHS standards

Differing Parameters:

• Sensing Distance: CX-483-P extends to 39.37" (1m) versus CY-29-PN at 5.9" (15cm)
• Voltage Supply: CX-483-P operates 12V ~ 24V versus CY-29-PN at 10V ~ 30V
• Response Time: CX-483-P provides 1ms versus CY-29-PN at 2ms
• Light Source: CX-483-P uses Infrared versus CY-29-PN Red LED
• Product Status: CX-483-P is Active versus CY-29-PN Obsolete

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The CX-483-P is available as an active product with current manufacturing status, whereas the CY-29-PN is obsolete. Both components meet RoHS compliance requirements, with CX-483-P meeting the more recent ROHS3 standard.

Selection between these parts depends on application-specific sensing distance requirements. The CX-483-P provides extended sensing range at 1m compared to the CY-29-PN at 15cm. The CX-483-P operates within a narrower voltage window (12V ~ 24V) relative to the CY-29-PN (10V ~ 30V), requiring verification of system supply voltage compatibility. The CX-483-P employs infrared light source technology versus the red LED of the CY-29-PN, which may affect performance in applications with specific ambient light conditions or reflective surface characteristics.

Both components maintain identical IP67 ingress protection, cable length, and operating temperature specifications, supporting direct mechanical and environmental compatibility in equivalent installations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the CX-483-P directly replace the CY-29-PN in existing installations?

A: Direct replacement requires verification of three parameters: system supply voltage must fall within the CX-483-P range of 12V ~ 24V, application sensing distance must accommodate the extended 1m range of the CX-483-P, and optical characteristics of the target reflective surface must be compatible with infrared detection versus red LED detection.

Q: What is the primary difference in sensing capability between these parts?

A: The CX-483-P provides 1m (39.37") sensing distance compared to the CY-29-PN at 15cm (5.9"). Applications requiring detection at distances exceeding 15cm will require the CX-483-P. Applications with fixed detection distances below 15cm may experience performance variations with the extended range sensor.

Q: Are there packaging differences between CY-29-PN and CX-483-P?

A: The CX-483-P is supplied in Box packaging. Packaging specifications for the CY-29-PN are not provided in available documentation. Verify packaging requirements for your procurement and assembly processes.

Q: How do the voltage supply ranges compare?

A: The CY-29-PN accepts 10V ~ 30V supply, while the CX-483-P operates within 12V ~ 24V. Systems operating at voltages below 12V or above 24V cannot use the CX-483-P. Systems within the 12V ~ 24V window support both components.

Q: What is the significance of the light source difference?

A: The CY-29-PN uses red LED while the CX-483-P uses infrared. Infrared sensors may perform differently in environments with high ambient infrared radiation or when detecting surfaces with wavelength-dependent reflectivity characteristics. Red LED sensors may be affected differently by visible light interference.