Leuze GS04B/P.1-50-M8.3 Fork Sensor
The Leuze GS04B/P.1-50-M8.3 fork sensor detects 0.3 mm objects using red LED light across 50 mm mouth width opening. This Leuze Fork Sensor operates on 10–30 V DC, provides a PNP transistor digital output, and supports a 5,000 Hz switching frequency via an M8 3-pin connector. It belongs to the GS Series and features 100 µm switching hysteresis, 0.1 ms response time, and IP67 protection for industrial automation.
| Brand | Leuze |
| Product Type | Fork Sensors |
| Product | GS04B/P.1-50-M8.3 |
Leuze GS04B/P.1-50-M8.3 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | 04B |
| Application | Detection of small parts |
| MTTF | 700.42 years |
| Light source | LED, Red |
| Wavelength | 660 nm |
| Laser class | - |
| Transmitted-signal shape | Pulsed |
| Minimum object diameter | 0.3 mm |
| Power Supply | 10 ... 30 V, DC |
| Open-circuit current | 0 ... 30 mA |
| Switching hysteresis | 100 µm |
| Number of digital switching outputs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Output Type | Digital switching output |
| Switching current, max. | 100 mA |
| Switching voltage | high: ≥(UB-2V) low: ≤ 2 V |
| Switching element | Transistor, PNP |
| Switching principle | Light/dark switchable |
| Switching frequency | 5,000 Hz |
| Response time | 0.1 ms |
| Number of connections | 1 Piece(s) |
| Connection Function | Signal OUT Voltage supply |
| Type of Connection | M8 Connector, 3 -pin |
| Design | Fork |
| Mouth width | 50 mm |
| Mouth depth | 55 mm |
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 10 mm x 70 mm x 80 mm |
| Housing material | Metal; Diecast zinc |
| Lens cover material | Glass |
| Housing color | Black, RAL 9005 |
| Type of fastening | Through-hole mounting |
| Number of LEDs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Ambient temperature | -25 ... 60 °C |
| Degree of protection | IP 67 |
| Net weight | 96 g |
The GS04B/P.1-50-M8.3 Leuze Transistor PNP Fork Sensor is a GS Series photoelectric fork sensor used in industrial automation systems. The GS04B/P.1-50-M8.3 operates with 660 nm red LED light, detects objects down to 0.3 mm diameter, and delivers a PNP transistor switching output for standard control interfaces.
The GS04B/P.1-50-M8.3 Leuze Transistor PNP Fork Sensor is applied in conveyors, packaging machines, automated assembly lines, and part detection stations. Its 50 mm fork opening enables stable detection across fixed mechanical gaps, while the 5,000 Hz switching frequency supports consistent operation in continuous motion environments.
The GS04B/P.1-50-M8.3 Fork Sensor from Leuze is designed for long-term industrial use with defined switching behavior and sealed construction. With IP67 environmental protection, metal housing, and controlled hysteresis, it ensures dependable sensing performance. As part of the GS Series, this model reflects Leuze reliability standards for fork photoelectric sensors.
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