Description

The 42KL MiniSight sensors offer a wide range of sensing modes in a compact housing that is designed to meet the requirements of the material handling and packaging industries. These sensors feature flexible mounting options to facilitate product installation by providing 18 mm threaded nose and 24.1 mm side mounting.

The high visibility indicators for power, output, and margin help customers troubleshoot and verify proper sensor operation.

Features

Easy access to sensor adjustments through a captive cover DC and two- wire universal AC/ DC models 0.3 ms high speed DC versions Selectable switch for light or dark operation Dual (NPN and PNP) output models No tools required to attach fiber optic cables IP67 with 1200 psi

Available Models

Retroreflective

Polarized Retroreflective

Standard Diffuse

Wide Angle Diffuse

Fixed Focus Diffuse

Large Aperture Fiber Optic

Small Aperture Fiber Optic

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INTRODUCTION

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Specifications

Certifications UL Listed, CSA Certified, and CE Marked for all applicable directives

Vibration 10… 55 Hz, 1 mm amplitude, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2

Shock 30 g with 1 ms pulse duration, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2

Environmental

Enclosure Type Rating NEMA 4X, 6P, IP67; 1200 psi (8270kPa) washdown

Operating Temperature [C (F)] -20… +70° (-4… +158°)

Relative Humidity 5… 95%

User Interface

Indicator LEDs Green, orange, and amber

Electrical

Current Consumption 30 mA max.

Protection Type Overload short circuit, reverse polarity, false pulse

Outputs

Output Function Selectable light or dark operate

Load Current 100 mA

Mechanical

Housing Material Noryl® 190X

Lens Material Acrylic

Supplied Accessory 18 mm mounting lock nut

 

For Output Type and Connection Type, see Product Selection.

Optical and Reponse Time Characteristics

Sensing Mode

Retroreflective Polarized Retroreflective

Diffuse Wide Angle Diffuse

Fixed Focus Transmitted Beam

Large Aperture Fiber Optic

Small Aperture Fiber Optic

Standard

Field of View

1.5° 1.5° 5° 18° Refer to Product Selection

7° Depends on glass fiber optic cable selected

Depends on glass fiber optic cable selected

Spot Size 134 mm (5.24 in.) @ 5 m65 mm (2.56 in.) @ 2 m

53 mm (2.1 in.) @ 2 m27 mm (1.06 in.) @ 1 m

42 mm (1.65 in.) @ 380 mm20 mm (0.79 in.) @ 190 mm

64 mm (2.52 in.) @ 180 mm27.4 mm (1.08 in.) @ 90 mm

— 1.12 m (3.7 ft)

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Light Source

Visible red 660 nm Infrared 880 nm Visible red 660 nmVisible green 525 nm

Infrared 880 nm Visible red 660 nm

Response Time

1 ms (DC), 0.3 ms (high speed DC), 8.3 ms (AC/ DC) — 1 ms ms (DC), 0.3 ms (high speed DC), 8.3 ms (AC/ DC)

 

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SPECIFICATIONS

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Product Selection

Retroreflective, Polarized Retroreflective, Diffuse, and Wide Angle Diffuse Sensing Modes

Sensing Mode Operating Voltage Light Source Sensing Distance Output Type Cat. No.⋆ 

Retroreflective 10.8… 30V DC Visible red 0.025… 5 m (0.08 … 16.4 ft) NPN and PNP

42KL- U2LB- F4

0.025… 2.5 m (0..08 … 8.2 ft)

42KL- U2LBQ- F4

21.6… 250V AC/ DC

0.025… 5 m (0.08 … 16.4 ft) MOSFET 42KL- U2TC- G3

Polarized Retroreflective

10.8… 30V DC Visible red 0.025… 2 m (0.08 … 6.6 ft) NPN and PNP

42KL- P2LB- F4

0.025… 1 m (0.08 … 3.3 ft) 42KL- P2LBQ- F4

21.6… 250V AC/ DC

0.025… 2 m (0.08 … 6.6 ft) 42KL- P2TC- G3

Diffuse 10.8… 30V DC Infrared 1… 380 mm (0… 15 in.) NPN and PNP

42KL- D1LB- F4

1… 190 mm (0… 7.5 in.) 42KL- D1LBQ- F4

21.6… 250V AC/ DC

1… 380 mm (0… 15 in.) MOSFET 42KL- D1TC- G3

Wide Angle Diffuse 10.8… 30V DC Infrared 880 nm

1… 180 mm (0… 7 in.) NPN and PNP

42KL- W1LB- F4

1… 90 mm (0… 3.5 in.) 42KL- W1LBQ- F4

21.6… 250V AC/ DC

1… 180 mm (0… 7 in.) MOSFET 42KL- W1TC- G3

Recommended standard 4- pin DC micro (M12) quick- disconnect cordset 889D- F4AC-2

Recommended standard 4- pin DC pico (M8) quick- disconnect cordset 889P- F4AB-2

⋆ Connection Options: The - F4 suffix describes a 4- pin DC micro (M12) quick- disconnect connector on a pigtail for DC models and the - G4 denotes a 4- pin AC micro (M12) quick- disconnect connector on a pigtail for AC models. For additional connection options, replace the - F4 suffix with:    - A2 for a 2 m cable without quick- disconnect connection (for example, 42KL- P2LB- A2).    - Y4 for a 4- pin pico (M8) quick- disconnect connection on a 150 mm (6 in.) pigtail (for example, 42KL- P2LB- Y4). This option is only available for DC sensors.

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PRODUCT SELECTION

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NA (emitter) NA 42KL- E1EZB- F4

30 m (98 ft) NPN and PNP

42KL- RLB- F4

NA (emitter) NA 42KL- E1EZB- Y4

21.6… 250V AC/ DC

30 m (98 ft) MOSFET 42KL- RTC- G3

Large Aperture Fiber Optic

10.8… 30V DC Infrared 880 nm Depends on Fiber Optic Cable

NPN and PNP

42KL- G1LB- F4

42KL- G1LBQ- F4

21.6… 250V AC/ DC

MOSFET 42KL- G1TC- G3

Small Aperture Fiber Optic

10.8… 30V DC Visible red 660 nm

Depends on Fiber Optic Cable

NPN and PNP

42KL- L2LB- F4

42KL- L2LBQ- F4

MOSFET 42KL- L2TC- G3

Recommended standard 4- pin DC micro (M12) quick- disconnect cordset. 889D- F4AC-2

Recommended standard 4- pin DC pico (M8) quick- disconnect cordset. 889P- F4AB-2

⋆ Connection Options: The - F4 suffix describes a 4- pin DC micro (M12) quick- disconnect connector on a pigtail for DC models and the - G4 denotes a 4- pin AC micro (M12) quick- disconnect connector on pigtail for AC models. For additional connection options, replace the - F4 suffix with:    - A2 for a 2 m cable without quick- disconnect connection (for example, 42KL- P2LB- A2 ).    - Y4 for a 4- pin pico (M8) quick- disconnect connection on a 150 mm (6 in.) pigtail (for example, 42KL- P2LB- Y4). This option is only available for DC sensors.

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PRODUCT SELECTION

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Fixed Focus Diffuse, Transmitted Beam, Large Aperture, and Small Aperture Fiber Optic Sensing Modes

Sensing Mode Operating Voltage Light Source Sensing Distance Output Type Cat. No.⋆ 

Fixed Focus Diffuse 10.8… 30V DC Visible red 16 mm (0.63 in.) NPN and PNP

42KL- F2LBS- F4

43 mm (1.7 in.) 42KL- F2LBL- F4

16 mm (0.63 in.) 42KL- F2LBSQ- F4

43 mm (1.7 in.) 42KL- F2LBLQ- F4

21.6… 250V AC/ DC

16 mm (0.63 in.) MOSFET 42KL- F2TCS- G3

43 mm (1.7 in.) 42KL- F2TCL- G3

10.8… 30V DC Visible green 16 mm (0.63 in.) NPN and PNP

42KL- F3LBS- F4

42KL- F3LBSQ- F4

Transmitted Beam Emitter

10.8… 30V DC Infrared NA (emitter) NA 42KL- E1EZBQ- F4

10 m (33 ft) NPN and PNP

42KL- RLBQ- F4

Cat. No. Explanation

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CAT. NO. EXPLANATION

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User Interface

DC Sensors LED Color State Status

Green OFF Power is OFF*

OFF Power is ON

Orange OFF Margin < 2.5X

ON Margin > 2.5X

Flashing Output short- circuit protection active

Amber OFF Output de- energized

ON Output energized

AC Sensors LED Color State Status

Green OFF Power is OFF*

OFF Power is ON

Orange OFF Margin < 2.5X

ON Margin > 2.5X

Flashing Output short- circuit protection active

Amber OFF Output de- energized

ON Output energized

 

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USER INTERFACE

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Wiring Diagrams⋆  � 

⋆  For Allen- Bradley programmable controller compatible interface, refer to publication 42�2.0.�  All wire colors on quick- disconnect models refer to Allen- Bradley 889D cordsets.

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WIRING DIAGRAMS⋆  � 

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Approximate Dimensions

Dimensions are shown in mm (in.). Dimensions are not intended to be used for installation purposes.

 

Special Glass Fiber Optic cables are also available with 2.2 mm (0.09 in) diameter control end tips.Note: Cat. No. 61-6731 adaptors are required for smaller fiber optic cables with jacket diameters of 1.25 mm (0.05 in).

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APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS

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Typical Response Curves

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TYPICAL RESPONSE CURVES

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Cordsets and Accessories

Description Cat. No. Description Cat. No.

DC Micro QD Cordset, Straight, 4- pin, 2 m (6.5 ft) 889D- F4AC-2 Spare reflector, corner cube, 76 mm (3 in.) diameter with mounting hole 92-39

DC pico (M8), right angle, 2 m 889P- F4AB-2 Spare reflector, corner cube, 32 mm (1.25 in.) diameter with mounting hole 92-47

Mounting bracket, right angle 60-2664 Replacement cover and locking clip 60-2679

Mounting bracket, right angle 60-2657 Aperture mounting kit 60-2676

Mounting bracket, side 60-2656 Replacement fiber optic retaining clip 60-2680

 

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CORDSETS AND ACCESSORIES

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