Leuze HT46C/4P Photoelectric Sensor
The HT46C/4P is a Leuze Photoelectric Sensor with 0.005–3 m sensing range and focused beam path. It operates on diffuse reflection with background suppression, features infrared LED light (860 nm), provides PNP light and dark switching outputs, supports 10–30 V DC supply, and offers IP67 protection with 250 Hz switching frequency and 2 ms response time. The HT46C/4P 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/4P |
Leuze HT46C/4P 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 | Focused |
| Light source | LED, Infrared |
| Wavelength | 860 nm |
| Type of light spot geometry | Rectangular |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 ... 30 V, DC, Incl. residual ripple |
| Switching Output 1 | Transistor, PNP |
| Switching principle | Light switching |
| Switching Output 2 | Transistor, PNP |
| 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/4P Leuze Fixed Focused Beam path 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 PNP switching outputs for light and dark switching modes. With IP67 protection and 2 ms response time, it belongs to the HT series for structured detection tasks.
In conveyors, packaging equipment, and automated assembly lines, the HT46C/4P ensures stable object detection using focused infrared beam optics and background suppression. The 2,000 mm PUR black cable supports flexible installation within machinery. With 250 Hz switching frequency, it maintains reliable signal output in controlled industrial processes.
The HT46C/4P from Leuze integrates defined sensing performance with stable DC voltage operation and PNP output configuration. With specified sensing range 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.
