42EF-G1RCA-A2
RightSight Photosensor
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PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor, RightSight, Infrared Glass Fiber Optic, Infred, AC/DC - Light Operate Only, Power MOSFET, 2m (6.5ft) cable
42EF-G1RCA-A2
RightSight Photosensor
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PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor, RightSight, Infrared Glass Fiber Optic, Infred, AC/DC - Light Operate Only, Power MOSFET, 2m (6.5ft) cable
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| Unique Product Identifier |
42EF-G1RCA-A2
|
|---|---|
| UPC |
662468595858
|
| Estimated Lead Time |
35 days
|
| Standard Warranty Duration |
1 year See details |
| Country of Origin |
Dominican Republic
|
| Light Source |
Infrared
|
|---|
| Connection type |
2 m cable
|
|---|---|
| Current consumption |
35 mA DC max, 15 mA AC max
|
| Indication |
LED
|
| 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
|
| Load current |
100 mA
|
| Material housing |
Other
|
| Max. output current |
100 mA
|
| Operating voltage |
21.6...264V @ AC/DC
|
| Output type |
Power MOSFET 2
|
| Protection type |
Short circuit, reverse polarity, false pulse, overload
|
| Response time |
Depends on fiber optic cable
|
| Sensitivity adjustment |
Single-turn knob
|
| Type of electric connection |
Cable
|
| Type of light |
Infrared light
|
| Type of switching output |
Other
|
| Voltage type |
AC/DC
|
| Ambient light immunity |
Incandescent light 5000 lux
|
|---|---|
| Operating temperature |
-25...70 °C (-13...158 °F) 132V @ AC/DC
|
| Relative humidity |
5...95% (noncondensing)
|
Mechanical
| AWG-number |
22 AWG
|
|---|---|
| Degree of protection (IP) |
IP67
|
| List of degrees of protection (IP) |
IP67 (IEC 529), 1200 psi (8270 kPa) washdown
|
| List of degrees of protection (NEMA) |
6P, 4X
|
| Sensing distance |
Depends on fiber optic
|
| Sensing mode type |
Fiber optic large aperture
|
| Setting procedure |
Manual adjustment
|
| Shock |
30 G with 1 ms pulse duration, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2
|
| Vibration |
10...55 Hz, 1 mm Alitude, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2
|
Construction
| Cover material |
Udel™
|
|---|---|
| Housing material |
Mindel™
|
| Lens material |
Acrylic
|
| Material of cable sheath |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
|
| 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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Release notes
1.000
| IODD - IO-Link Device Description Files | Size | Notes | |
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IODD for 42EF-D2JBAK-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
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IODD for 42EF-D2KBAK-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
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IODD for 42EF-D2MPAK-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
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IODD for 42EF-P2JBB-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
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IODD for 42EF-P2KBB-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
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IODD for 42EF-P2MPB-xx Ser.D v.1.000 | 175 KB | |
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Overview
| Unique Product Identifier |
42EF-G1RCA-A2
|
|---|---|
| UPC |
662468595858
|
| Estimated Lead Time |
35 days
|
| Standard Warranty Duration |
1 year See details |
| Country of Origin |
Dominican Republic
|
Electrical & Connectivity
| Light Source |
Infrared
|
|---|
| Connection type |
2 m cable
|
|---|---|
| Current consumption |
35 mA DC max, 15 mA AC max
|
| Indication |
LED
|
| 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
|
| Load current |
100 mA
|
| Material housing |
Other
|
| Max. output current |
100 mA
|
| Operating voltage |
21.6...264V @ AC/DC
|
| Output type |
Power MOSFET 2
|
| Protection type |
Short circuit, reverse polarity, false pulse, overload
|
| Response time |
Depends on fiber optic cable
|
| Sensitivity adjustment |
Single-turn knob
|
| Type of electric connection |
Cable
|
| Type of light |
Infrared light
|
| Type of switching output |
Other
|
| Voltage type |
AC/DC
|
Compliance & Environment
| Ambient light immunity |
Incandescent light 5000 lux
|
|---|---|
| Operating temperature |
-25...70 °C (-13...158 °F) 132V @ AC/DC
|
| Relative humidity |
5...95% (noncondensing)
|
Physical Characteristics
Mechanical
| AWG-number |
22 AWG
|
|---|---|
| Degree of protection (IP) |
IP67
|
| List of degrees of protection (IP) |
IP67 (IEC 529), 1200 psi (8270 kPa) washdown
|
| List of degrees of protection (NEMA) |
6P, 4X
|
| Sensing distance |
Depends on fiber optic
|
| Sensing mode type |
Fiber optic large aperture
|
| Setting procedure |
Manual adjustment
|
| Shock |
30 G with 1 ms pulse duration, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2
|
| Vibration |
10...55 Hz, 1 mm Alitude, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2
|
Construction
| Cover material |
Udel™
|
|---|---|
| Housing material |
Mindel™
|
| Lens material |
Acrylic
|
| Material of cable sheath |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
|
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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