Pepperl+Fuchs introduces R2 Series Ultra-Small Sensors – a complete family of ultra-miniature photoelectric sensors available in four sensing modes to suit varied application needs. These sensors feature a 24 mm x 7.5 mm x 11.2 mm housing, industry standard mounting footprint, a flush and wear-resistant antistatic glass lens and a 45° cable outlet to maximize mounting flexibility. Consequently, the R2 series can be mounted where other photoelectric sensors cannot – in extremely tight spaces and close to moving objects – to deliver high performance and reliable operation in a wide range of applications regardless of the color, texture or shape of the object(s) being sensed.
Industry standard 15 mm mounting hole separation enables R2 series sensors to easily retrofit into existing applications. Threaded sensor mounting holes enable installation without mounting nuts to simplify installation and save time. This also negates the potential to lose or drop mounting nuts while installing a sensor in very small, tight spaces.
R2 series sensors feature a glass optical surface which is more resistant to environmental contaminants, chemicals and abrasion than is the fragile plastic optical surface of many conventional photoelectric sensors. Additionally, the tamperproof housing of each R2 series sensor ensures that unauthorized personnel cannot make modifications or alterations after the sensor is setup. Enhanced and strategically placed LEDs clearly indicate the sensor’s operating state.
Their ultra-compact size, robust design and range of operating modes make the R2 series an ideal photoelectric sensing option in any number of material handling, print and paper, packaging and general purpose applications that have very tight mounting space. The high optical burn thru power and rugged housing is well suited for automotive applications, and semiconductor applications could benefit from R2’s ultra-low profile housing and high-precision thru-beam sensors. Its size and features also make the R2 series a good solution in certain biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.
R2 series no-load supply current is less than 10 mA – up to 50 percent less than competitive models. Maximum sensing distances vary by detection mode, with thru-beam mode sensors offering a range up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet). These sensors deliver a response time of 600 µs, and can operate with 10-30 VDC supply voltage and within operating temperatures from -25 °C to 60 °C (-13 °F to 140 °F). R2 series photoelectric sensors are IP67 rated, carry the CE mark and UL and cUL approvals.
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