Leuze HT55C/LG-5000 Photoelectric Sensor
The HT55C/LG-5000 is a Leuze Photoelectric Sensor with 0.005–0.45 m sensing range and wash-down design. It operates on diffuse reflection with background suppression, features red LED light (645 nm), supports 10–30 V DC supply, provides push-pull outputs with IO-Link, and offers IP67/IP68/IP69K protection with stainless steel housing and 1,000 Hz switching frequency. The HT55C/LG-5000 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 | HT55C/LG-5000 |
Leuze HT55C/LG-5000 Photoelectric Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Design | Cubic |
| Operating principle | Diffuse reflection principle with background suppression |
| Special version | Wash-Down design |
| Sensing Distance | 0.005 ... 0.45 m |
| Beam path | Focused |
| Light source | LED, Red |
| Wavelength | 645 nm |
| Type of light spot geometry | square |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 ... 30 V, DC, Incl. residual ripple |
| Switching Output 1 | Transistor, Push-pull |
| Switching principle | IO-Link / light switching (PNP)/dark switching (NPN) |
| Switching Output 2 | Transistor, Push-pull |
| Switching principle | Dark switching (PNP)/light switching (NPN) |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz |
| Response time | 0.5 ms |
| Function | Signal IN Signal OUT Voltage supply |
| Type of connection | Cable |
| Cable length | 5,000 mm |
| Sheathing material | PVC |
| Cable color | Black |
| Number of conductors | 4 -wire |
| Wire cross section | 0.2 mm² |
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 14 mm x 35.4 mm x 25 m |
| Housing material | Stainless steel |
| Lens cover material | Plastic (PMMA+) with scratch-resistant Indium protective coating |
| Housing color | Silver |
| Type of display | LED |
| Ambient temperature, operation | -40 ... 70 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | -40 ... 70 °C |
| Degree of protection | IP 67 / IP 68 / IP 69K |
The HT55C/LG-5000 Leuze WASH-DOWN design diffuse sensor is a cubic stainless steel photoelectric device built for hygienic industrial environments. This model provides 0.005–0.45 m sensing distance, operates on 10–30 V DC supply, and delivers push-pull outputs with IO-Link. With IP67/IP68/IP69K protection and 0.5 ms response time, it belongs to the HT series and supports structured optical detection in industrial automation.
In conveyors, packaging lines, and automated assembly systems, the HT55C/LG-5000 enables consistent object detection using focused beam optics. The wash-down stainless steel housing supports installation in food, beverage, and process industries. With defined switching logic and stable electrical performance, it maintains reliable signal output in environments exposed to moisture and cleaning cycles.
The HT55C/LG-5000 from Leuze combines defined sensing range, IO-Link integration, and sealed enclosure protection. With DC supply operation and IP67/IP68/IP69K ratings, it aligns with industrial automation requirements in India. As part of the Leuze HT series Photoelectric Sensor portfolio, this model supports detection tasks requiring hygienic design and predictable switching performance.
