PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 42CA-U2MNB-D4 - Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor
The ALLEN BRADLEY 42CA-U2MNB-D4 is a compact industrial photoelectric sensor from the 42CA series, engineered for reliable object detection in automated manufacturing and material handling applications. This device utilizes diffuse sensing technology with a red LED light source, providing NPN normally closed (NC) discrete output for direct integration into control systems. It is designed for presence/absence detection, part counting, and position verification in environments requiring robust, non-contact sensing.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: 42CA Compact Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 10-30VDC
- OUTPUT TYPE: NPN Normally Closed (NC)
- MAX OUTPUT CURRENT: 100mA
- NO-LOAD CURRENT: <30mA
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING MODE: Diffuse
- SENSING RANGE: 200mm
- LIGHT SOURCE: Red LED
- HOUSING MATERIAL: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
- CONNECTION TYPE: 4-pin M12 Micro Connector
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT CONFIGURATION: Discrete NPN, Normally Closed
- RESPONSE TIME: <1ms
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25°C to +55°C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Panel Mount
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: PLCs, Industrial Controllers, Relay Logic
- APPLICATIONS: Conveyor systems, Packaging machinery, Assembly lines, Material handling, General industrial automation