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42CM-D8MNA-D4

18 mm Cylindrical 18 mm Metal Sensor

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PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor, 300mm (12in), Standard Diffuse, Sink (NPN), 4-pin DC Micro QD
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Unique Product Identifier
42CM-D8MNA-D4
UPC
662074294725
Estimated Lead Time
45 days
Standard Warranty Duration

1 year See details

Country of Origin
Italy
EU Importer Address

Rockwell Automation N.V
Pegasus Park
De Kleetlaan 12A
1831 Diegem
Belgium

EU Authorized Representative Address

Rockwell Automation N.V
Pegasus Park
De Kleetlaan 12A
1831 Diegem
Belgium

The information provided by Rockwell Automation on www.rockwellautomation.com (the “Site”) is for demonstration purposes only and may be incomplete or inaccurate. All information is provided “as is”, and Rockwell Automation makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, or completeness of any information on the Site. Use of this information is at your own risk.

Light Source
Laser
Minimum Sensing Distance
3,400,300
Quick Disconnect
4-pin DC Micro
Response Time
0.70 ms
Sensitivity Adjustment
Teach Button
Wavelength of the sensor
650 nm
Max. output current
100 mA
Response time
2 ms
Voltage type
DC
Type of switching output
NPN
Type of electric connection
Connector M12
Sensing mode
Light-/dark switching
Current consumption, max
30 mA
Lens material
Acrylic
Light source
Laser
Operating voltage/mode
DC - light or dark operate complementary
Connection type
4 pin micro (M12) quick disconnect
Protection type
Short circuit, reverse polarity, false pulse, overload
LED status
Orange ON: light condition (excess gain >2), LO output- ON, DO output- OFF
With time function
False
With reflector
False
Diameter sensor
16.4 mm
Max. switching distance
300 mm
Length of sensor
79.4 mm
Operating distance
3 mm
Sensing mode type
Standard diffuse
Vibration
10...55 Hz, 0.5 mm Alitude, meets or exceeds IEC 600947-5-2
Shock
30 G with 11 ms pulse duration, meets or exceeds IEC 600947-5-2
Setting procedure
Manual adjustment
Material housing
Metal
Laser protection class
Class 1
Construction type housing
Cylinder, screw-thread
Material of optical surface
Plastic
Field of view
6.6 °
Operating temperature
-25 °C
Relative humidity
5...95% (noncondensing)
Ambient light immunity
Incandescent light 5000 lux
Drawings
3D STEP Model (STP) Download (ZIP)
Product Drawing Drawing (DWG)
Drawings
3D STEP Model (STP) Download (ZIP)
Product Drawing Drawing (DWG)
General Publication
Product Cutsheet --
Installation Instructions Publication
42cm-in001_-en-p 42CM-IN001
Technical Data Publication
pe-td001_-en-p PE-TD001
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Overview
Unique Product Identifier
42CM-D8MNA-D4
UPC
662074294725
Estimated Lead Time
45 days
Standard Warranty Duration

1 year See details

Country of Origin
Italy
EU Importer Address

Rockwell Automation N.V
Pegasus Park
De Kleetlaan 12A
1831 Diegem
Belgium

EU Authorized Representative Address

Rockwell Automation N.V
Pegasus Park
De Kleetlaan 12A
1831 Diegem
Belgium

The information provided by Rockwell Automation on www.rockwellautomation.com (the “Site”) is for demonstration purposes only and may be incomplete or inaccurate. All information is provided “as is”, and Rockwell Automation makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, or completeness of any information on the Site. Use of this information is at your own risk.

Technical Specifications
Light Source
Laser
Minimum Sensing Distance
3,400,300
Quick Disconnect
4-pin DC Micro
Response Time
0.70 ms
Sensitivity Adjustment
Teach Button
Wavelength of the sensor
650 nm
Max. output current
100 mA
Response time
2 ms
Voltage type
DC
Type of switching output
NPN
Type of electric connection
Connector M12
Sensing mode
Light-/dark switching
Current consumption, max
30 mA
Lens material
Acrylic
Light source
Laser
Operating voltage/mode
DC - light or dark operate complementary
Connection type
4 pin micro (M12) quick disconnect
Protection type
Short circuit, reverse polarity, false pulse, overload
LED status
Orange ON: light condition (excess gain >2), LO output- ON, DO output- OFF
With time function
False
With reflector
False
Diameter sensor
16.4 mm
Max. switching distance
300 mm
Length of sensor
79.4 mm
Operating distance
3 mm
Sensing mode type
Standard diffuse
Vibration
10...55 Hz, 0.5 mm Alitude, meets or exceeds IEC 600947-5-2
Shock
30 G with 11 ms pulse duration, meets or exceeds IEC 600947-5-2
Setting procedure
Manual adjustment
Material housing
Metal
Laser protection class
Class 1
Construction type housing
Cylinder, screw-thread
Material of optical surface
Plastic
Field of view
6.6 °
Operating temperature
-25 °C
Relative humidity
5...95% (noncondensing)
Ambient light immunity
Incandescent light 5000 lux
Drawings
Drawings
3D STEP Model (STP) Download (ZIP)
Product Drawing Drawing (DWG)
Drawings
3D STEP Model (STP) Download (ZIP)
Product Drawing Drawing (DWG)
Documents
Product Cutsheet General
--
42cm-in001_-en-p Installation Instructions
42CM-IN001
pe-td001_-en-p Technical Data
PE-TD001
General Publication
Product Cutsheet --
Installation Instructions Publication
42cm-in001_-en-p 42CM-IN001
Technical Data Publication
pe-td001_-en-p PE-TD001
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