Fork Sensor Connector Type, Light Received ON, NPN Open Collector – BS5-L2M

Autonics Groove-Depth 9 mm Photomicro Sensor – BS5-L2M

NPN Open collector, Connector type connection, Infrared LED

The Autonics photomicro sensor BS5-L2M is Through-beam sensing type, comes in 9mm groove depth, sensing distance of 5mm, Response time of Light ON: Max. 20? / Dark ON: Max. 100?. The standard fork photo sensor can be used in diverse applications requiring non-contact detection of Opaque material.

This fork sensor also encapsulates an adequate sensing target and very suitable response time. This product has wide range of applications due to its strong built and fulfill a long list of engineering requirements. With being made from high end materials, it is considered as a wise buying choice.

As a quick report, this photomicro sensor provides:

• Through-beam sensing type

• Hysteresis(distance): ≤0.05mm

• 5mm sensing distance

• Opaque material of min. ≥Ø0.8mm×2mm sensing target

• Infrared LED Light source

• 5-24VDC ±10% (ripple P-P : max. 10%) power supply

• NPN Open collector control output

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

• 940nm Peak emission wavelength

• Red LED Operation indicator

• Reverse power polarity protection circuit, output short overcurrent protection circuit

• IP50 ingress protection structure according to IEC standards

Body

This Autonics photomicro sensor’s case is made of PBT, its sensing part is made of PC.

The BS5-L2M features IP50 ingress protection.

The red LED on its body acts as the Operation indicator.

Connection

The Autonics sensor BS5-L2M features connector type connection.

Sensing specifications

The sensing target for this photomicro sensor is Opaque material of min. ≥Ø0.8mm×2mm. The maximum distance that this sensor can detect its standard sensing target is 5mm. This so-called sensing distance differs from one sensing target to another, based on their material.

Control output

The BS5-L2M features NPN open collector control output.

Temperature

There are limitations in temperature and humidity in which BS5-L2M photomicro sensor is used:

• Storage temperature: -25 … 85°C

• Storage humidity: 35 to 85%RH

• Ambient temperature: -20 … 55°C

• Ambient humidity: 35 to 85%RH

Environment resistance is rated at no freezing or condensation.

Industries / Applications

• PCB Transport Lines

• Milling Machines

• Laser Marking on Semiconductor Parts

• Mobile LCD Manufacturing

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