Leuze HT36/2 Photoelectric Sensor
HT36/2 is a Photoelectric Sensor with 0.01–2.5 m sensing distance, NPN light switching output and 250 Hz frequency. The Leuze HT36/2 is a Leuze PC-PBT Plastic housing diffuse sensor from the Leuze Photoelectric Sensor range and HT series, offering 2 ms response time, IP67 protection, 10–30 V DC supply, focused red LED (645 nm), 2,000 mm PUR cable, and 3-wire 0.14 mm² cross section.
| Brand | Leuze |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Product | HT36/2 |
Leuze HT36/2 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Design | Cubic |
| Operating principle | Diffuse reflection principle with background suppression |
| Special version | - |
| Sensing Distance | 0.01 ... 2.5 m |
| Beam path | Focused |
| Light source | LED, Red |
| Wavelength | 645 nm |
| Type of light spot geometry | Rectangular |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 ... 30 V, DC, Incl. residual ripple |
| Switching Output 1 | Transistor, NPN |
| Switching principle | Light switching |
| Switching Output 2 | - |
| Switching principle | - |
| 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 | 3 -wire |
| Wire cross section | 0.14 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 | Black |
| Type of display | LED |
| Ambient temperature, operation | -40 ... 60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | -40 ... 70 °C |
| Degree of protection | IP 67 |
The HT36/2 is defined as Leuze PC-PBT Plastic housing diffuse sensor within the HT series of Photoelectric Sensors. The HT36/2 operates with 0.01–2.5 m sensing distance, 250 Hz switching frequency, 2 ms response time, and IP67 protection. It belongs to the Leuze optical sensing portfolio used in industrial automation environments requiring background suppression and stable NPN light switching output.
In conveyors, packaging machines, and automated assembly systems, the HT36/2 ensures consistent object detection using diffuse reflection principle with background suppression. The focused beam and rectangular light spot geometry support accurate sensing across varied surfaces. Its 10–30 V DC supply compatibility allows integration into standard industrial control circuits.
The Leuze HT36/2 Photoelectric Sensor includes a 2,000 mm PUR cable with 3-wire configuration and operates between -40 and 60 °C. The plastic housing with plastic or PMMA lens cover is designed for defined industrial installation. As part of the Leuze HT series, the HT36/2 supports dependable diffuse sensing in automation systems.


