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VisiSight Miniature Photoelectric Sensors

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  • Three Allen-Bradley 42 series black, rectangular sensors.
  • Static view of a black 42JA VisiSight sensor with red lens, indicator LEDs, adjustment knobs on top and integrated quick cable connector coming out of the bottom.
  • Black Allen-Bradley rectangular sensor with clear lens facing left.
  • Black Allen-Bradley rectangular sensor with red lens facing right.
An over the shoulder view of a man in a yellow hard hat holding up a black Allen-Bradley 42JA VisiSight photoelectric sensor.
Three Allen-Bradley 42 series black, rectangular sensors.
Static view of a black 42JA VisiSight sensor with red lens, indicator LEDs, adjustment knobs on top and integrated quick cable connector coming out of the bottom.
Black Allen-Bradley rectangular sensor with clear lens facing left.
Black Allen-Bradley rectangular sensor with red lens facing right.

Our Bulletin 42JA, 42JS, and 42JT VisiSight™ Sensors offer a small rectangular package with visible light beam for ease of alignment and industry standard mounting holes spacing of 25.4 mm (1 in.). Each model offers PNP or NPN and light operate or dark operate outputs.

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42JA, 42JS, and 42JT VisiSight
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Bulletin 42JT VisiSight™ Miniature Photoelectric Sensors

  • Incorporates embedded IO-Link communication protocol in select 42JT sensors to help minimize downtime and increase productivity
  • IO-Link enabled sensors offer advanced features and diagnostics including Automatic Device Configuration, multiple profiles, trending, descriptive tags, and device specific parameters
  • Class 1 "Eye Safe" red laser beam
  • Unique "auto PNP/NPN" output reduces stocking cost and simplifies installation and maintenance
  • Teach push button for sensitivity and LO/DO selection
  • IP69K and ECOLAB rated enclosure
  • Visible red LED light source for ease of alignment
  • Clear object detection
  • Color and contrast detection

Bulletin 42JS VisiSight Miniature Photoelectric Sensors

  • Linear sensitivity adjustment knob or no adjustment models
  • IP67 rated enclosure
  • Visible red LED light source for ease of alignment

Bulletin 42JA VisiSight Miniature Photoelectric Sensors

  • Feature multiple connection styles, adjustable sensing ranges (select models) and output types for application flexibility
  • Provides 360° visible LED status indicators
  • Includes IP67 enclosure rating for harsh industrial conditions
  • Offers visible light source offered on all models for ease of alignment
  • Includes selectable light or dark operate adjustment knob
  • Additional transmitted beam models available with Infrared light source for excellent cross talk immunity
  • Provides input to disable light source on transmitted beam emitter
  • Includes a variety of sensing modes to address a wide range of applications
  • Ideal for material handling, packaging, and other industries
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  42JA VisiSight M20A 42JS VisiSight M20S 42JT VisiSight M20T
Diffuse 1 m 250 mm, 800 mm 250 mm, 800 mm
Background Suppression Adj - 100 mm, 350 mm 55 mm, 130 mm fixed 125 mm, 200 mm, 400 mm
Background Reflection Adj - 350 mm - -
Polarized Retroreflective 5 m 3 m 6 m
Clear Object 2.5 m - 2 m
Transmitted Beam 10 m (red), 15 m (IR) 10 m (red), 10 m (IR) 13 m (red), 18 m (laser)
Light Source Red LED Red LED Red LED
Infrared (T-Beam) Infrared (T-Beam) Class 1 Laser
Output Mode Selectable L.O or D.O Complementary L.O and D.O Teachable L.O. and D.O
Output Type NPN or PNP by Cat No. NPN and PNP by Cat No. Auto PNP or NPN
Operating Voltage DC DC DC
Response Time 1 ms 1 ms 0.5 ms
Enclosure Rating IP67 IP67 IP67 and IP69K
IO-Link Enabled - - Embedded



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IO-Link Technology
IO-Link Technology

IO-Link Technology is a worldwide open-standard protocol that integrates sensors into our Connected Enterprise by connecting the IO-Link enabled device into an IO-Link master module. You can deliver data from the sensor directly into a control system in a very efficient manner. The flexibility of IO-Link capable sensors allows machines to operate more effectively by providing the controller with diagnostics. In addition to product detection, sensors provide detailed and accurate machine health status to improve uptime.

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  • CE Marked for all applicable directives
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Documentation

Resource Publication Number Language
Presence Sensing Brochure SENSOR-BR001
Bulletin 42JT VisiSight Photoelectric Sensors with IO-Link Product Profile 42JT-PP002
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Bulletin 42JA VisiSight M20A General Purpose Photoelectric Sensors Technical Data 42JA-TD001
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VisiSight Miniature Photoelectric Sensors Technical Data 42JSJT-TD001
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Bulletin 42JA VisiSight M20A General Purpose Photoelectric Sensors Installation Instructions 42JA-IN001
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Bulletin 42JT Diffuse Sensors Installation Instructions 42JT-IN001
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Bulletin 42JT Polarized Retroreflective Sensors Installation Instructions 42JT-IN002
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Bulletin 42JT Transmitted Beam Sensors Installation Instructions 42JT-IN003
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Bulletin 42JT Background Suppression Sensors Installation Instructions 42JT-IN004
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Bulletin 42JT Color Mark Sensors Installation Instructions 42JT-IN005
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Bulletin 42JT Clear Object Sensors Installation Instructions 42JT-IN006
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Bulletin 42JS Sensors Installation and Operation Instructions 42JS-IN001
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VisiSight Photoelectric Sensors with IO-Link Interface User Manual 42JT-UM001
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Integrated Smart Sensor Solution Quick Reference Guide IOLINK-SP001
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