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Retroreflective sensor with polarization filter
RL29-55/73c/136
2
Release date: 2012-11-22 13:17 Date of issue: 2012-11-22 801762_eng.xml
Technical data
General specifications
Effective detection range 0.1 ... 7 m
Threshold detection range 10 m
Reference target H85 reflector
Light source LED, 660 nm
Light type modulated visible red light
Approvals CE, cULus Listed 57M3 (Only in association with UL Class 2
power supply; Type 1 enclosure)
Diameter of the light spot approx. 150 mm at a distance of 7 m
Angle of divergence Emitter: 1.2 ° , Receiver: 2 °
Ambient light limit 80000 Lux
Functional safety related parameters
MTTF
d
1982.2 a
Mission Time (T
M
) 20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 %
Indicators/operating means
Function display LED yellow, light with free light beam , flashes when falling
short of the stability control
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage U
B
10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
Ripple 10 %
No-load supply current I
0
≤ 30 mA
Output
Switching type dark on
Signal output 2 push-pull (4 in 1) outputs, short-circuit protected, reverse
polarity protected
Switching voltage max. 30 V DC
Switching current max. 100 mA
Switching frequency f 500 Hz
Response time 1 ms
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 60 °C (-13 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... 75 °C (-40 ... 167 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Protection degree IP65
Connection Plastic connector M12 x 1, 4-pin
Material
Housing Plastic ABS
Optical face plastic
Mass 70 g
Compliance with standards and directi-
ves
Directive conformity
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 60947-5-2:2007
Approvals and certificates
UL approval cULus Listed, Class 2 Power Source, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approval Products with a maximum operating voltage of ≤36 V do not
bear a CCC marking because they do not require approval.
Curves/Diagrams
x
y
H85
C110-3
H60
H160
F2001
RL29-55
Offset Y [mm]
Distance X [m]
Characteristic response curve
024681012
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Suitable reflectors and cable sockets can be
found in the Internet
Accessories
OMH-05
Mounting aid for round steel ø 12 mm or
sheet 1.5 mm ... 3 mm
OMH-07
Mounting aid for round steel ø 12 mm or
sheet 1.5 mm ... 3 mm
OMH-21
Mounting bracket
OMH-22
Mounting bracket
OMH-MLV11-K
dove tail mounting clamp
OMH-RLK29-HW
Mounting bracket for rear wall mounting
OMH-RL28-C
Weld slag cover model
V1-G-2M-PUR
Cable socket, M12, 4-pin, PUR cable
V1-W-2M-PUR
Cable socket, M12, 4-pin, PUR cable



