Discontinuation Notice for Proximity Sensor Models：APS3-12GMD-Z-5M 、APS5-12GK-E-2M 、APS7-18GMD-Z-5M 、CS-16-5T

Sep. 5, 2025

Dear valued customers,

We would like to inform you that the following proximity sensor models manufactured by JTEKT ELECTRONICS Corporation (formerly KOYO ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.) will be discontinued.

1.Discontinued Models and Replacement Products

Discontinued Model	Replacement Model	Main Differences
APS3-12GMD-Z-5M	APS3-12GMD-Z	Cable length:5m⇒2m
APS5-12GK-E-2M	APS5-12GK-E	Cable length:2m⇒1m
APS7-18GMD-Z-5M	APS7-18GMD-Z	Cable length:5m⇒2m
CS-16-5T	CS-16-5N	Voltage output⇒NPN open collector output

2.Final Order Deadline

September 30, 2025 (Tuesday)
Please note that we may not be able to fulfill orders if the quantity exceeds our production capacity.

3. Technical Inquiries

PDF Announcement

For the Japanese PDF version of this notice (513KB / 1 page), please click the link below to download:

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