With a fast response time, the devices are ideal for detecting tiny objects from long distances. They are frequently used to detect objects on vibrating and oscillating conveyors. Slot grid sensors handle challenging counting and monitoring tasks such as detecting non-guided objects in free fall.
| General specifications |
| Light source |
IRED |
| Light type |
Infrared, continuous light , 940 nm |
| Target size |
0.8 x 1.8 mm |
| Slot width |
5 mm |
| Slot depth |
8.5 mm |
| Ambient light limit |
1000 Lux |
| Functional safety related parameters |
| MTTFd |
3760 a |
| Mission Time (TM) |
20 a |
| Diagnostic Coverage (DC) |
0 % |
| Indicators/operating means |
| Function indicator |
red LED lights up when receiving the light beam |
| Electrical specifications |
| Operating voltage |
5 … 24 V DC , class 2 |
| No-load supply current |
max. 20 mA |
| Time delay before availability |
< 2 ms |
| Output |
| Switching type |
light/dark on |
| Signal output |
2 NPN complementary , overvoltage protected |
| Switching voltage |
max. 30 V DC |
| Switching current |
max. 50 mA , resistive load |
| Voltage drop |
max. 0.2 V at 10 mA max. 0.6 V at 50 mA |
| Switching frequency |
max. 5 kHz |
| Response time |
40 µs Light beam is not interrupted
80 µs Light beam is interrupted |
| Repeat accuracy |
0.03 mm |
| Compliance with standards and directives |
| Directive conformity |
|
| EMC Directive 2004/108/EC |
EN 60947-5-2:2007+A1:2012 |
| Standard conformity |
|
| Standards |
UL 60947-5-2 |
| Approvals and certificates |
| UL approval |
cULus Recognized, Class 2 Power Source |
| CCC approval |
CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V |
| Ambient conditions |
| Ambient temperature |
-25 … 55 °C (-13 … 131 °F) |
| Storage temperature |
-30 … 80 °C (-22 … 176 °F) |
| Pollution degree |
2 |
| Mechanical specifications |
| Housing width |
13.2 mm |
| Housing height |
13.4 mm |
| Degree of protection |
IP50 |
| Connection |
2 m PVC cable, 4 x 0.09 mm2 |
| Material |
|
| Housing |
PBT |
| Mass |
25 g |
| Tightening torque, fastening screws |
0.6 Nm |
| Cable length |
2 m |
