42EF-B1RFBE-A2
RightSight Photosensor
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PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor, RightSight, Background Suppression, Infred, AC/DC - Light Operate Only, 2m (6.5ft) cable
42EF-B1RFBE-A2
RightSight Photosensor
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PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor, RightSight, Background Suppression, Infred, AC/DC - Light Operate Only, 2m (6.5ft) cable
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| Unique Product Identifier |
42EF-B1RFBE-A2
|
|---|---|
| UPC |
611320276497
|
| Estimated Lead Time |
31 days
|
| Standard Warranty Duration |
1 year See details |
| Country of Origin |
Dominican Republic
|
| Light Source |
Infrared
|
|---|
| Current consumption |
35 mA DC max, 15 mA AC max
|
|---|---|
| Housing material |
Mindel™
|
| LED status |
Yellow (for DC models, output and margin LEDs alternate flashing when SCP is active), OFF: output de-energized, label: output de-energized, ON: output energized, label: output energized, Flashing: short circuit protection (SCP) active
|
| Leakage current |
DC: 0.1 mA, max, AC: 0.4 mA, max
|
| Light source |
Infrared
|
| Max. output current |
100 mA
|
| Operating distance |
3 mm
|
| Operating voltage/mode |
AC/DC - light operate
|
| Output type |
PNP power MOSFET
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| Protection type |
Short circuit, reverse polarity, false pulse, overload
|
| Response time |
1 ms
|
| Sensitivity adjustment |
Not adjustable
|
| Type of light |
Infrared light
|
| Type of switching output |
Other
|
| Voltage type |
AC/DC
|
| Ambient light immunity |
Incandescent light 5000 lux
|
|---|---|
| Field of view |
20 °
|
| Operating temperature |
-25 to 70 °C (-13 to 158 °F) @ 132V AC/DC
|
| Relative humidity |
5...95% (noncondensing)
|
Mechanical
| AWG-number |
22 AWG
|
|---|---|
| Degree of protection (IP) |
IP67
|
| Degree of protection (NEMA) |
6P
|
| Height of sensor |
69 mm
|
| Length of sensor |
34.5 mm
|
| List of degrees of protection (IP) |
IP67 (IEC 529), 1200 psi (8270 kPa) washdown
|
| List of degrees of protection (NEMA) |
6P, 4X
|
| Max. switching distance |
100 mm
|
| Operating voltage |
21.6...264V @ AC/DC
|
| Sensing distance designator |
TBD
|
| Sensing mode |
Background suppression
|
| Shock |
30 G with 1 ms pulse duration, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2
|
| Spot size |
17.8 mm @ 50 mm, 14.2 mm @100 mm
|
| Vibration |
10...55 Hz, 1 mm Alitude, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2
|
| Width sensor |
27 mm
|
| With reflector |
False
|
Construction
| Connection type |
2 m cable
|
|---|---|
| Cover material |
Udel™
|
| Lens material |
Acrylic
|
| Material housing |
Other
|
| Material of cable sheath |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
|
| Type of electric connection |
Cable
|
| Drawings | |
|---|---|
| 3D STEP Model (STP) | Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing | Drawing (DXF) |
| Drawings |
|---|
| 3D STEP Model (STP) Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing Drawing (DXF) |
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| General | Publication |
|---|---|
| Product Cutsheet | -- |
| Installation Instructions | Publication |
|---|---|
| 42ef-in002_-en-p | 42EF-IN002 |
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Regulatory Information
| EU Importer Address |
Rockwell Automation N.V |
|---|---|
| EU Authorized Representative Address |
Rockwell Automation N.V |
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Overview
| Unique Product Identifier |
42EF-B1RFBE-A2
|
|---|---|
| UPC |
611320276497
|
| Estimated Lead Time |
31 days
|
| Standard Warranty Duration |
1 year See details |
| Country of Origin |
Dominican Republic
|
Electrical & Connectivity
| Light Source |
Infrared
|
|---|
| Current consumption |
35 mA DC max, 15 mA AC max
|
|---|---|
| Housing material |
Mindel™
|
| LED status |
Yellow (for DC models, output and margin LEDs alternate flashing when SCP is active), OFF: output de-energized, label: output de-energized, ON: output energized, label: output energized, Flashing: short circuit protection (SCP) active
|
| Leakage current |
DC: 0.1 mA, max, AC: 0.4 mA, max
|
| Light source |
Infrared
|
| Max. output current |
100 mA
|
| Operating distance |
3 mm
|
| Operating voltage/mode |
AC/DC - light operate
|
| Output type |
PNP power MOSFET
|
| Protection type |
Short circuit, reverse polarity, false pulse, overload
|
| Response time |
1 ms
|
| Sensitivity adjustment |
Not adjustable
|
| Type of light |
Infrared light
|
| Type of switching output |
Other
|
| Voltage type |
AC/DC
|
Compliance & Environment
| Ambient light immunity |
Incandescent light 5000 lux
|
|---|---|
| Field of view |
20 °
|
| Operating temperature |
-25 to 70 °C (-13 to 158 °F) @ 132V AC/DC
|
| Relative humidity |
5...95% (noncondensing)
|
Physical Characteristics
Mechanical
| AWG-number |
22 AWG
|
|---|---|
| Degree of protection (IP) |
IP67
|
| Degree of protection (NEMA) |
6P
|
| Height of sensor |
69 mm
|
| Length of sensor |
34.5 mm
|
| List of degrees of protection (IP) |
IP67 (IEC 529), 1200 psi (8270 kPa) washdown
|
| List of degrees of protection (NEMA) |
6P, 4X
|
| Max. switching distance |
100 mm
|
| Operating voltage |
21.6...264V @ AC/DC
|
| Sensing distance designator |
TBD
|
| Sensing mode |
Background suppression
|
| Shock |
30 G with 1 ms pulse duration, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2
|
| Spot size |
17.8 mm @ 50 mm, 14.2 mm @100 mm
|
| Vibration |
10...55 Hz, 1 mm Alitude, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2
|
| Width sensor |
27 mm
|
| With reflector |
False
|
Construction
| Connection type |
2 m cable
|
|---|---|
| Cover material |
Udel™
|
| Lens material |
Acrylic
|
| Material housing |
Other
|
| Material of cable sheath |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
|
| Type of electric connection |
Cable
|
Drawings
| Drawings | |
|---|---|
| 3D STEP Model (STP) | Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing | Drawing (DXF) |
| Drawings |
|---|
| 3D STEP Model (STP) Download (ZIP) |
| Product Drawing Drawing (DXF) |
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Documents
|
Product Cutsheet
General
-- |
|
42ef-in002_-en-p
Installation Instructions
42EF-IN002 |
| General | Publication |
|---|---|
| Product Cutsheet | -- |
| Installation Instructions | Publication |
| 42ef-in002_-en-p | 42EF-IN002 |
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Downloads
Version:
Release notes
1.000
| IODD - IO-Link Device Description Files | Size | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
IODD for 42EF-D2JBAK-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
|
|
IODD for 42EF-D2KBAK-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
|
|
IODD for 42EF-D2MPAK-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
|
|
IODD for 42EF-P2JBB-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
|
|
IODD for 42EF-P2KBB-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
|
|
IODD for 42EF-P2MPB-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
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Certifications
This product was certified with the above certifications as of 2026-08-12. Products sold before or after this date might carry different certifications. Please review the product label to check for the certifications your specific product carries.
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Regulatory Information
| EU Importer Address |
Rockwell Automation N.V |
|---|---|
| EU Authorized Representative Address |
Rockwell Automation N.V |
Accessories
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Technotes
| Technotes |
|---|
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