Leuze HT46C/2N Photoelectric Sensor
The HT46C/2N is a Leuze Photoelectric Sensor with 0.005–3 m sensing range and 10–30 V DC supply. It operates on diffuse reflection with background suppression, features red LED light (630 nm), provides NPN light and dark switching outputs, supports 250 Hz switching frequency, and offers IP67 protection with 2 ms response time and 2,000 mm PUR cable. The HT46C/2N belongs to Leuze under the Leuze Photoelectric Sensor category within the HT series used in industrial automation across India.
| Brand | Leuze |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Product | HT46C/2N |
Leuze HT46C/2N Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Design | Cubic |
| Operating principle | Diffuse reflection principle with background suppression |
| Special version | - |
| Sensing Distance | 0.005 ... 3 m |
| Beam path | - |
| Light source | LED, Red |
| Wavelength | 630 nm |
| Type of light spot geometry | - |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 ... 30 V, DC, Incl. residual ripple |
| Switching Output 1 | Transistor, NPN |
| Switching principle | Light switching |
| Switching Output 2 | Transistor, NPN |
| Switching principle | Dark switching |
| Switching frequency | 250 Hz |
| Response time | 2 ms |
| Function | Signal OUT Voltage supply |
| Type of connection | Cable |
| Cable length | 2,000 mm |
| Sheathing material | PUR |
| Cable color | Black |
| Number of conductors | 4 -wire |
| Wire cross section | 0.2 mm² |
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 20.5 mm x 76.3 mm x 44 mm |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Lens cover material | Plastic / PMMA |
| Housing color | Red |
| Type of display | LED |
| Ambient temperature, operation | -40 ... 60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | -40 ... 70 °C |
| Degree of protection | IP 67 |
The HT46C/2N Leuze 0.02-2 m Operating range, gray 18% diffuse sensor is a cubic photoelectric sensor designed for medium-range optical detection in industrial automation systems. This model provides 0.005–3 m sensing distance, operates on 10–30 V DC supply, and delivers NPN switching outputs for light and dark modes. With IP67 protection and 2 ms response time, it belongs to the HT series for structured detection tasks.
In conveyors, packaging lines, and automated assembly stations, the HT46C/2N ensures stable object detection using red LED diffuse reflection with background suppression. The 2,000 mm PUR black cable supports flexible installation inside machinery and control panels. With 250 Hz switching frequency, it maintains consistent signal output in controlled industrial processes.
The HT46C/2N from Leuze combines defined sensing performance with stable DC voltage operation. With specified sensing range, NPN output configuration, and IP67 enclosure rating, it aligns with industrial automation requirements in India. As part of the Leuze HT series Photoelectric Sensor portfolio, this model supports detection applications requiring predictable switching behavior and compact cubic design.
