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Leuze PRK18B.XT3/4P-M12 | 50124944
| Brand | Leuze |
| Product Type | Photoelectric Sensor |
| Product | PRK18B.XT3/4P-M12 |
Leuze 18B Series retro-reflective photoelectric sensor PRK18B.XT3/4P-M12 - 50124944 Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Design | Cubic |
| Operating principle | Reflection principle |
| Application | Detection of highly transparent bottles Detection of highly transparent films and glass panes |
| Special version | Autocollimation |
| Sensing Distance | 0 ... 4 m |
| Beam path | - |
| Light source | LED, Red |
| Wavelength | 620 nm |
| Type of light spot geometry | - |
| Supply voltage UB | 10 ... 30 V, DC |
| Switching Output 1 | Transistor, PNP |
| Switching principle | Light switching |
| Switching Output 2 | Transistor, PNP |
| Switching principle | Dark switching |
| Switching frequency | 1,500 Hz |
| Response time | 0.33 ms |
| Function | Signal OUT Voltage supply |
| Type of connection | Connector |
| Thread size | M12 |
| Type | Male |
| Material | Metal |
| No. of pins | 4 -pin |
| Encoding | A-coded |
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 15 mm x 47 mm x 32.5 mm |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Metal housing | Diecast zinc |
| Lens cover material | Glass |
| Housing color | Silver |
| Type of display | LED |
| Operational controls | Teach button |
| Ambient temperature, operation | -40 ... 60 ยฐC |
| Ambient temperature, storage | -40 ... 70 ยฐC |
| Degree of protection | IP 67 / IP 69K |
The PRK18B.XT3/4P-M12 Photoelectric Sensor operates on the retro-reflective principle with autocollimation, ensuring accurate detection even for highly transparent materials such as glass panes, transparent films, and plastic bottles. Its compact cubic design with dimensions of 15 mm ร 47 mm ร 32.5 mm allows easy integration into space-constrained machinery setups. This sensor emits a 620 nm red LED beam, delivering a dependable sensing range of 0 to 4 meters, making it ideal for medium-distance object detection tasks.
Engineered with robust diecast zinc housing and a glass lens cover, the Leuze PRK18B.XT3/4P-M12 offers exceptional durability, meeting protection standards of IP67 and IP69K for use in harsh, washdown environments. It supports both light switching and dark switching modes with dual PNP transistor outputs, backed by a high-speed switching frequency of 1500 Hz and rapid response time of just 0.33 ms. The sensor runs on a 10โ30 V DC power supply and connects via a M12 4-pin A-coded metal connector, ensuring stable performance in high-vibration applications. Leuzeโs commitment to precision and reliability makes this sensor a trusted choice for industrial automation systems.
The Leuze PRK18B.XT3/4P-M12 Photoelectric Sensor is specially designed for high-precision detection of transparent and semi-transparent objects, making it a go-to solution in bottling, packaging, and glass manufacturing industries. Thanks to its autocollimation optics, the sensor maintains high detection accuracy even when background interference or reflective surfaces are present, which is a common challenge in conveyor systems and filling lines.
Maintenance engineers will appreciate how the sensor adapts well to environments with varying ambient light and changing product materials. With the easy-to-use Teach button and LED display, technicians can configure the sensor in seconds during setup or troubleshooting. Whether you're setting up a transparent bottle detection line in a beverage factory or automating film edge detection in flexible packaging units, this model ensures fast, stable, and accurate performance.
If you're looking for a robust and highly sensitive photoelectric sensor that delivers consistent performance in harsh industrial environments, the Leuze PRK18B.XT3/4P-M12 is the perfect fit. Start your automation upgrade today and experience the Leuze difference in sensor reliability and precision.
