PZ-MK10 One-Touch Teach Laser Sensor

Name: PZ-MK10 One-Touch Teach Laser Sensor
Brand: DAIDISIKE
SKU: pz-mk10-one-touch-teach-laser-sensor
Availability: InStock

One-touch teach laser sensor with setting distances for light, dark, or no-background conditions.

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Technical Specifications

Model	PZ-MK10
Wiring	3-wire (black output)
Detection Method	Laser, one-touch teach (smart)
Setting Distance – Light Background / Reflector	10-500mm
Setting Distance – Dark Background	10-200mm
Detection Distance – No Background (Diffuse Mode)	200mm
Cable Length	2m

Overview

PZ-MK10 is a laser photoelectric sensor using background-referenced (teach-in) detection logic: it learns the background first, then flags a target when it appears in front of that background. It is built for production lines where the background is fixed and stable — a conveyor belt, a fixture plate, a wall behind a work station — and where operators need to set up or re-set up the sensor quickly without a technician performing manual distance calibration.

A single push-button teaches the sensor against the actual installed background, with setting-distance ranges specified for three backdrop conditions: 10-500 mm with a light background or reflector plate, 10-200 mm against a dark background, and 200 mm as a standard diffuse-reflective sensor when no background is present. The unit is 3-wire (black output) with a 2 m pre-wired cable.

Features & Benefits

One-Touch Teach for Your Actual Site Backdrop

A single push-button teaches the sensor against the real installed background, with catalog-specified setting-distance ranges for three distinct backdrop conditions rather than one idealized condition.

Light Background / Reflector: Setting Distance up to 500 mm

When a light-colored background or reflector plate is present, the setting distance range extends to 10-500 mm.

Dedicated Dark-Background Range (10-200 mm)

Dark backgrounds are called out separately in the catalog with their own setting-distance range, rather than being lumped in with light-background performance.

Works With No Background at All (200 mm Diffuse Mode)

If there is no background to reference, the unit operates as a conventional diffuse-reflective photoelectric sensor at 200 mm — one sensor covers two operating concepts.

Laser Emitter for a Focused Beam

Uses a laser light source for the detection beam.

Standard 3-Wire Wiring, 2 m Pre-Wired Cable

Black output wire, 3-wire configuration, ready to connect with a 2 m lead — no special connector or wiring scheme to learn.

Pairs With PZ-CM10 for a Two-Tier Detection Lineup

PZ-MK10 (laser, background-referenced) sits alongside the catalog's PZ-CM10 (vision-based feature recognition) as a laser alternative for fixed-background applications; choose PZ-MK10 when the background is stable and choose vision-based detection when target features vary.

Applications

Presence/Absence Detection on a Fixed-Background Conveyor — Background-referenced teach-in logic is well suited to lines where the background stays constant and the sensor only needs to confirm whether a target is present. With a light background or reflector, the setting distance can be taught up to 500 mm.

Part Detection Against Dark Fixtures or Dark Machine Frames — The catalog specifies a dedicated setting-distance range of 10-200 mm for dark backgrounds, indicating this condition is calibrated separately rather than treated as a scaled-down version of the light-background spec.

Frequent Product Changeover Lines Needing Fast Re-Teach — One-touch teach removes the need for repeated dial-tuning, letting operators re-set the sensor themselves whenever the product or fixture changes.

Stations Paired With PZ-CM10 for a Two-Mode Detection Cell — Use PZ-MK10 (laser, background-referenced) where the background is stable, and PZ-CM10 (vision-based feature recognition) where target features vary — the two can be configured side by side on the same station as needed.

Fallback Diffuse-Mode Sensing When No Stable Background Exists — Without a background to reference, the PZ-MK10 operates as a standard diffuse-reflective photoelectric sensor at 200 mm, so a temporary or unstable setup does not leave the station without detection.

Retrofit Into Lines Already Using Standard 3-Wire Photoelectric Sensors — The 3-wire wiring with a black output line and 2 m pre-wired cable matches conventional photoelectric sensors, so the unit can replace an existing sensor without rewiring.

Models & Ordering Information

Standard Model

PZ-MK10

Currently a single model, with no distance/size sub-variants listed. 3-wire (black output); NPN/PNP output type must be confirmed with the factory before ordering.

How to Select

Confirm the background condition on site to determine the usable setting distance: light background or reflector plate (10-500 mm), dark background (10-200 mm), or no stable background (200 mm, diffuse mode).
If the target detection distance exceeds 500 mm, or the background changes frequently or cannot stay in place, the PZ-MK10 is not suitable — consider another series instead.
Confirm NPN or PNP output with the factory before ordering; the catalog does not specify output polarity, and mismatching the customer's PLC input type must be avoided.
Confirm the installation can meet a static-background requirement: the sensor and its background must not experience strong vibration or displacement.
In no-background (diffuse) mode, detection performance is reduced for transparent objects and curved/arc-surface objects — flag this limitation for applications with such targets.
Choose PZ-CM10 instead of PZ-MK10 when target features are complex and vision-based feature recognition is needed rather than background referencing.
Wiring is 3-wire with a black output line and a 2 m pre-wired cable, matching conventional photoelectric sensor wiring — no special adapter required.

📘 Need the full method? NPN vs PNP Sensor Outputs Explained

When NOT to specify the PZ-MK10 — and what to use instead

Target detection distance exceeds 500mm

Why not: The selection guide states plainly that if the target detection distance exceeds 500mm, the PZ-MK10 is not suitable, since its longest documented setting-distance range is 10-500mm against a light background/reflector.

Use instead: a longer-range diffuse sensor (up to 3 m) or a through-beam pair for longer range

The background or the sensor's own mounting is subject to vibration or repositioning

Why not: The catalog specifies a static-background requirement -- the sensor and its reference background must not experience strong vibration or displacement.

Use instead: a through-beam pair, which does not rely on background referencing

The target is transparent or has a curved/arc surface, with no stable background present

Why not: In no-background (diffuse) mode, the selection guide flags reduced detection performance for transparent and curved/arc-surface objects.

Use instead: a through-beam pair for color/shape-independent detection

Personnel guarding or a safety interlock

Why not: No safety rating is documented for the PZ-MK10.

Use instead: a safety-rated light curtain or safety interlock

Specifications we do not publish yet

We only publish a figure once we are confident it is true. The items below are still being validated through further testing and real-world customer feedback, so for now we would rather leave them open than guess. If one of them matters to your design, ask us for the latest validated status.

NPN or PNP output polarity is not specified in the current catalog
Laser class / wavelength
Response time
Operating voltage
Ingress protection (IP) rating
Operating and storage temperature range
MTBF or expected service life
Certification documentation beyond 'available on request'

Frequently Asked Questions

What backgrounds does the PZ-MK10 support, and what setting distance applies to each?

The catalog specifies three conditions: a light-colored background or reflector plate (setting distance 10-500 mm), a dark background (setting distance 10-200 mm), and no background at all, in which case the sensor works as a standard diffuse-reflective sensor at 200 mm.

Can the PZ-MK10 operate without a background?

Yes. If no background is present, the PZ-MK10 falls back to standard diffuse-reflective operation at a 200 mm detection distance.

How is the PZ-MK10 set up on site?

Through one-touch (push-button) teach-in: the sensor is taught against the actual installed background, rather than being manually dialed to a fixed distance.

What output type (NPN/PNP) does the PZ-MK10 use?

This is not specified in the current source catalog. Please confirm the output type with the factory before ordering — do not assume either polarity.

What is the wiring configuration and cable length?

3-wire configuration with a black output wire, and a 2 m pre-wired cable.

Can the PZ-MK10 be installed where there is vibration or where the background moves?

No. The catalog specifies that the sensor and its background must be installed in a static, non-moving arrangement; strong vibration or displacement of either the sensor or the background is not supported.

Can the PZ-MK10 detect transparent or curved (arc-surface) objects well?

Detection performance for transparent objects and curved/arc-surface objects is reduced when operating in the no-background (diffuse) mode, per the catalog notes.

How does the PZ-MK10 differ from the PZ-CM10?

The PZ-CM10 is a vision-based sensor that recognizes target features; the PZ-MK10 is a laser sensor that uses background-referenced (teach-in) detection. Choose PZ-MK10 when the installation background is stable and fixed; choose PZ-CM10 when target features vary and feature-based recognition is needed.

What is the light source type?

Laser.

What certifications does the PZ-MK10 carry?

Certification documents are available on request.