Fork Sensor 50 mm Sensing Distance, NPN Open Collector Output – BUP-50

Autonics 1-channel U-shaped Photoelectric Sensor, BUP-50

NPN Open collector, Cable type connection, Fixed sensitivity

The Autonics photoelectric sensor BUP-50 is Through-beam sensing type, comes in a U shape, sensing distance of 50mm, Response time of Max. 1ms. The standard fork photo sensor can be used in diverse applications requiring non-contact detection of Opaque material.

As a quick report, this photoelectric sensor provides:

• Through-beam sensing type

• Sensing Cannel: 1-channel

• 50mm sensing distance

• Opaque material of min. Ø4mm sensing target

• Infrared LED (940nm) Light source

• 12-24 VDC ±10% (ripple P-P: max. 10%) power supply

• NPN Open collector control output

• Operation mode: Light ON/Dark ON (set by control wire)
  

• Fixed sensitivity

• ≤ 30 mA Current consumption

• Reverse power protection circuit, output short overcurrent protection circuit

• IP66 ingress protection structure according to IEC standards

Body

This Autonics photoelectric sensor’s case is made of ABS, its Cap is made of PC.

The BUP-50 features IP66 ingress protection.

Connection

The Autonics sensor BUP-50 features standard cable type connection. This cable covers the sensor’s 4 wires. It is Ø4mm in diameter and 2 meters in length.

Sensing specifications

The sensing target for this photoelectric sensor is Opaque material of min. Ø4mm. The maximum distance that this sensor can detect its standard sensing target is 50mm. This so-called sensing distance differs from one sensing target to another, based on their material.

Control output

The BUP-50 features NPN open collector control output.

Temperature

There are limitations in temperature and humidity in which BUP-50 photoelectric sensor is used:

• Storage temperature: -25 … 70°C

• Storage humidity: 35 to 85%RH

• Ambient temperature: -25 … 65°C

• Ambient humidity: 35 to 85%RH

Environment resistance is rated at no freezing or condensation.

Industries / Applications

• Application example of automation system

• Potato chip manufacturing and packaging process

• Packaging Material Inspection

• Elevator Car Position Control

• Elevator Car Drive Operation

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