The table below provides indicator status in the RUN mode, during
IMPORTANTSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
operation. The sensor is always in run mode except when being taught.
Description
The 42EF RightSight™ family of photoelectric sensors offers high
performance general purpose sensing in a compact, flexible package.
They are designed for applications where simplified installation and
maintenance are required. RightSight™ sensors provide a range of
mounting options. The sensors can be through-hole mounted against a
surface or can be installed using the threaded 18 mm base or nose
mounting options.
Designed to withstand the rigors of food processing and material
handling environments, the 42EF RightSight™ standard models can
withstand repeated 1200 psi and IP69K high-pressure washdowns.
Features
• Compact right angle housing with universal 18 mm threaded
nose and base mounting options
• Fixed, teachable, and adjustable sensitivity models
• Visible status indicator light-source for ease of alignment
• Alignment aid helps ensure excellent reliability operating
margin
• Dual (NPN and PNP), NPN or PNP only models
• Linear sensitivity adjustment
• IP67 with 1200 psi; IP69K rated enclosure
• IO-Link 1.1 Communication protocol that is offered in all
standard modes
Status Indicator
Standard I/O (Auto PNP/NPN)
Operating Mode Indication
OFF Power is off
ONPower is on
Green
Orange
Flashing (6 hz)
Flashing (1.4 hz)Output short circuit protection active
OFF Output de-energized
ONOutput energized
Unstable light: 0.8 X < margin < 1.5
X
IO-Link Operation Mode Indication
Green
Orange
See www.ab.com for additional details about the operation of the 42EF
RightSight™ in IO-Link mode.
OFF Power is off
Flash (1 Hz)Power is on
OFF Output de-energized
ONOutput energized
Sensor User Interface
The green status indicator can also serve as a set-up alignment aid that
indicates that a margin of 1.5 has been reached. The sensor is receiving
at least 1.5 times the signal strength back from the target that is
required to trigger an output signal. In general, it is desirable to have a
higher margin to help overcome any deteriorating environmental
conditions, that is, dust build-up on the sensor lens. When aligning the
sensor, the optimum performance can be obtained if this margin
indicator is illuminated with the target in place. When aligning diffuse
mode sensors, be sure that the sensitivity is set at its maximum setting;
use the single-turn adjustment knob on the front panel. Pan the sensor
left, right, up, and down to center the beam on the target. Decrease this
setting to prevent the sensor from detecting a background object. If
this problem persists, the application requires the use of a background
suppression, sharp cutoff diffuse, or retroreflective sensing mode.
NPN light operate or disabled for IO-Link (default)
+V
-V
Blue (3)
Black (4)
White (2)
Brown (1)
PNP dark operate or IO-Link
NPN dark operate or disabled for IO-Link (default)
+V
-V
Blue (3)
Black (4)
White (2)
Brown (1)
PNP light operate or IO-Link
PNP dark operate or disabled for IO-Link (default)
46.7
(1.84)
27
(1.06)
16.5
(0.65)
10
(0.40)
20.5
(0.81)
34.5
(1.36)
10
(0.40)
27.5
(1.08)
9.6
(0.38)
4
(0.16)
19
(0.75)
32.7
(1.29)
Sensitivity Adjustment
(diffuse and glass fiber
optic only)
Indicators
18 mm Mounting Nut
3.6 (0.145) dia.
clearance for #16-32
screw (2 places)
M18 x 1.0 thread
1
10
100
10100100001000
92-124
92-47
92-39
Distance to Ref lector (mm)
Operating Margin
Connection Types
DescriptionCat. No. Suffix
2 m cable-A2
4-pin DC micro (M12) QD on 150 mm (6 in.) pigtail-F4
4-pin DC pico (M8) QD on 150 mm (6 in.) pigtail-Y4
Wiring Diagrams
The quick-disconnect connector is shown in the following diagrams.
The pin numbers correspond to male connectors on the sensor.
Micro (M12 Male QD on Pigtail and
Integral Pico (M8) Male QD
Output Wiring
number. See the Rockwell Automation® Knowledgebase or contact
your local distributor for specific ordering information. For additional
information about sensor operation in IO-Link mode, refer to the
42EF RightSight™ IO-Link user manual available at http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/.
Dimensions [mm (in.)]
Light Operate PNP and NPN Models (42EF-D2JBAK-1, 42EF-P2JBB-1,
42EF-R2JBB-
1
)
Dark Operate PNP and NPN Models (42EF-D2KBAK42EF-R2KBB-
1
)
PNP Complementary Models (42EF-D2MPAK42EF-R2MPB-
NPN Complementary Models (42EF-D2MNAK42EF-R2MNB-
1
See Connection Types table for cable lengths.
The IO-Link output pin four (black) does not support the connection
of multiple sensors in series (for example, one sensor powering the next
sensor). Connecting multiple sensors in series can be achieved when
using pin two (white) outputs or by ordering a non-IO-Link catalog
2Rockwell Automation Publication 42EF-IN008A-EN-P - January 2016
1
)
1
)
Brown (1)
White (2)
Black (4)
Blue (3)
1
1
, 42EF-P2MPB-1,
1
, 42EF-P2MNB-1,
+V
NPN dark operate or disabled for IO-Link (default)
NPN light operate or IO-Link
-V
, 42EF-P2KBB-1,
Typical Response Curves
Visible Red Polarized Retroreflective— 3.0 m Margin Curve