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42FA-F2LPA-P3

Side Through Hole Fiber Optic Sensor

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Rockwell Automation announces that as of March 31, 2023, the Side Through Hole Fiber Optic Sensor will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s)
Discontinued Date: March 31, 2023 Replacement Category: No planned RA replacement
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PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor, Slim Fiber Optic, Source (PNP), 3-pin Pico QD
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42FA-F2LPA-P3

Side Through Hole Fiber Optic Sensor

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Discontinued Date: March 31, 2023 Replacement Category: No planned RA replacement
Description
PHOTOSWITCH Photoelectric Sensor, Slim Fiber Optic, Source (PNP), 3-pin Pico QD
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Unique Product Identifier
42FA-F2LPA-P3
UPC
662468476423
Standard Warranty Duration

1 year See details

Country of Origin
Japan
Ambient temperature
-25 °C
Relative humidity, max
85 %
Connection type
3 pin pico (M8) QD
Indication
LED
Indicator status
Red LED: Output Green LED: Stability
Leakage current, max
0.5 mA
Light source
Visible red LED
Load current, max
100 mA
Material housing
Plastic
Operating voltage
12...24V DC ±10%
Operating voltage/mode
DC - light or dark operate output
Protection type
Reverse polarity, false pulse, transient noise
Response time
500 µs
Sensitivity adjustment
Manually adjustable
Supply current
30 mA
Type of electric connection
Connector M8
Type of switching output
PNP
Voltage type
DC
Mechanical
Degree of protection (IP)
IP65
Height amplifier
65.7 mm
Length amplifier
8.2 mm
Operating environment
NEMA 1, 12, 13 and IP65
Sensing mode type
Fiber optic
Setting procedure
Manual adjustment
Wave length
660 nm
Weight
65 g
Width amplifier
10 mm
Construction
Housing material
Noryl®
General Publication
Product Cutsheet --
Installation Instructions Publication
42ef-in003_-en-p 42EF-IN003
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EU Importer Address

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

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Pegasus Park
De Kleetlaan 12A
1831 Diegem
Belgium

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Overview
Unique Product Identifier
42FA-F2LPA-P3
UPC
662468476423
Standard Warranty Duration

1 year See details

Country of Origin
Japan
Compliance & Environment
Ambient temperature
-25 °C
Relative humidity, max
85 %
Electrical & Connectivity
Connection type
3 pin pico (M8) QD
Indication
LED
Indicator status
Red LED: Output Green LED: Stability
Leakage current, max
0.5 mA
Light source
Visible red LED
Load current, max
100 mA
Material housing
Plastic
Operating voltage
12...24V DC ±10%
Operating voltage/mode
DC - light or dark operate output
Protection type
Reverse polarity, false pulse, transient noise
Response time
500 µs
Sensitivity adjustment
Manually adjustable
Supply current
30 mA
Type of electric connection
Connector M8
Type of switching output
PNP
Voltage type
DC
Physical Characteristics
Mechanical
Degree of protection (IP)
IP65
Height amplifier
65.7 mm
Length amplifier
8.2 mm
Operating environment
NEMA 1, 12, 13 and IP65
Sensing mode type
Fiber optic
Setting procedure
Manual adjustment
Wave length
660 nm
Weight
65 g
Width amplifier
10 mm
Construction
Housing material
Noryl®
Documents
Product Cutsheet General
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42ef-in003_-en-p Installation Instructions
42EF-IN003
General Publication
Product Cutsheet --
Installation Instructions Publication
42ef-in003_-en-p 42EF-IN003
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Regulatory Information
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

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