PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ALLEN BRADLEY 42CE-D2MNA1-A2 - Miniature Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor
The ALLEN BRADLEY 42CE-D2MNA1-A2 is a Bulletin 42CE series miniature diffuse photoelectric sensor engineered for precise object detection in industrial automation environments. It utilizes diffuse reflective sensing technology with an NPN, light-operate output, providing reliable presence detection for integration with programmable logic controllers and industrial control systems. This sensor is designed for applications requiring compact form factors and robust performance, such as material handling, packaging machinery, and assembly line automation.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: Bulletin 42CE Miniature Photoelectric Sensors
- COMPONENT TYPE: Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 10-30V DC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 20mA (no load, typical)
- OUTPUT CURRENT: 100mA maximum (NPN)
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- SENSING MODE: Diffuse Reflective
- SENSING RANGE: 2 meters
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Industrial-grade ABS
- FORM FACTOR: Miniature rectangular
- CONNECTION: 2-meter integral cable
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- OUTPUT TYPE: NPN
- OUTPUT FUNCTION: Light Operate (Normally Open)
- INDICATORS: LED for output status
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -25°C to +55°C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Panel or bracket mount via integrated holes
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial control systems, relay logic
- APPLICATIONS: Object presence detection, part counting, position sensing, conveyor monitoring, small object detection in confined spaces