IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Yel low LED
Pushbutton
Green LED
42JT VisiSight™ Photoelectric Clear Object Sensors with IO-Link
Default Settings:
Output Mode: Dark Operate (Output ON when the light between
sensor and reflector is blocked)
Output Type: Auto PNP/NPN or IO-Link. In Auto PNP/NPN mode,
the sensor continuously monitors the load connection and
automatically configures the output to PNP or NPN.
Sensor User Interface
LED Status
The table below provides LED status in the RUN mode. During
operation, the sensor is always in RUN mode, except when being
taught.
Flashing (1.5 Hz)Output short circuit protection active
OFFOutput de-energized
ONOutput energized
General Specifications
42JT-C2LAT1-
Environmental
CertificationscULus and CE Marked for all applicable directives
Operating EnvironmentIP67, IP69K, ECOLAB
Operating Temperature [C (F)]-20…+60° (-4…+140°)
Storage Temperature [C (F)]-20…+80° (-4…+179°)
Optical
Light SourceVisible red 660 nm
Sensing Range0…2 m (0…6.6 ft)
AdjustmentsPush button
Electrical
Voltage10…30V DC
Current Cons umption30 mA max .
Sensor ProtectionReverse polarity, short circuit protection
Outputs
Response Time0.5 ms
Output TypeAuto NPN or PNP
Output FunctionSelectable light operate or dark operate
Output Current100 mA max.
Output Leakage Current10 µA max.
Mechanical
Housing MaterialABS
Lens MaterialPMMA
Cover MaterialPMMA
Optional AccessoriesMounting brackets, cordsets
See Connection Types table.
ECOLAB on P4 and A2 models only
UL: -20…+50°C (-4…122°F)
UL: Class 2 source
Green
Yel l ow
OFFPower is OFF
Connection Types
Flashing (1 Hz)Power is ON
OFFOutput de-energized
ONOutput energized
Cat. No. SuffixDescription
-A22 m cable (PUR)
-P4Integral 4-pin pico (M8) QD
-F44-pin DC micro (M12) QD on 150 mm (6in.) pigtail
-Y44-pin pico (M8) QD on 150 mm (6 in.) pigtail
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Mounting the Sensor
t > 3 s
Reflector
Reflector
t > 6 s
Securely mount the sensor on a firm, stable surface or support. An
application which is subject to excessive vibration or shifting may
cause intermittent operation. For installation convenience,
Rockwell Automation offers a wide range of mounting brackets
(see the Accessories section for more details).
Alignment Indication
For short range applications the visible light beam of the sensor
suffices as alignment aid.
The alignment feature may be used for longer range applications.
Alignment of the sensor is indicated by a change in intensity of
the green LED in the Alignment Mode, as follows:
1. Press and release the push button twice within three seconds.
After three seconds, the green LED turns OFF for 0.5 second,
indicating that the sensor is in the alignment mode.
2. Align the sensor to the reflector. The intensity of green LED
increases with better alignment. Secure it in the position that
yields the highest intensity of the green LED. Press and release
the button once to return to the RUN mode—or the sensor
returns to the RUN mode automatically in two minutes.
VisiSight™ Configuration
The 42JT VisiSight is configured using the push button, Remote
Teach, or via IO-Link and the LED indicators on the sensor. The five
following features can be configured:
• Static Teach: Standard or Precision Teach for sensitivity/
sensing range
• Dynamic Teach (running process)
• Light operate (LO) or dark operate (DO) output
• Auto PNP/NPN, dedicated NPN or dedicated PNP
• Push button lock/unlock
The sensor output is disabled during Teach.
Teach Sensitivity/Sensing Range
The default setting is the maximum range.
Static Teach:
Teaching the sensitivity/sensing range is a two step process: teach
the reflector (first condition) and teach “target” (second
condition.
Standard Teach:
1. Teach the reflector (first condition)
2. Teach target (second condition):
t < 0.5 s
Position the clearest target to be detected between the
sensor and the reflector. Press and release the button.
The teach process is complete.
If the push button is not pressed within 30 seconds, the
sensor exits the teaching mode and returns to RUN mode
without learning a new setting.
The sensor can also be taught by teaching the target as the
first condition and the reflector as the second condition.
Precision Teach:
A precision teach can be performed by teaching the reflector as
both the first and second condition, i.e. clear target is not taught.
This sets the sensor to its highest sensitivity to detect very clear
targets. Under this setting, a small change in signal received will
switch the output.
Restore to factory default setting of maximum range:
Perform steps 1 and 2 with no reflector and no target in the
sensor field of view.
Dynamic Teach (Running Process):
If the targets to be detected are moving with the sensor aimed at
the running process, press and hold the button for three seconds
until the yellow LED starts flashing. The sensitivity will
automatically be taught in the next 30 seconds, provided the
sensor sees two cycles of “target” and “no target.”
Teach Light Operate (LO) or Dark Operate (DO)
The default setting of the output is Dark Operate (DO).
DO setting means that the output turns ON when the target is
detected. If the application requires the output to turn OFF when
the target is detected, the setting may be changed to Light
Operate (LO).
1. To access the teach output mode setting:
Press and hold button for six seconds until green LED
starts flashing. Release the button. The current setting is
indicated by the yellow LED:
LO: Yell ow LED ON
DO: Yellow LED OFF
Align the sensor to the reflector. Press and hold button
2. To change the sensor output mode setting:
for three seconds until the yellow LED starts flashing.
Release the button. The first condition has now been
taught.
t < 0.5 s
Press and release the button within ten seconds to
toggle—from LO to DO—the selection indicated by the
yellow LED.
The sensor retains the setting configured by the last
button activation and returns to the RUN mode ten
seconds after the last button is depressed.
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Output Type Selection:
4
3
1
2
3
2
1
4
M12 MaleM8 Male
Brown (1)
White (2)
Black (4)
Blue (3)
+V
Remote Teach/Lock
Output (Auto PNP/NPN or IO-Link)
-V
LO
DO
Clearance for
M3 or #4-40 screw
(2 places)
Clearance for
M3 or #4-40 screw
(2 places)
Auto PNP/NPN, Dedicated NPN, Dedicated PNP)
The default setting is Auto PNP/NPN. This means the sensor
monitors the load connection and automatically configures for
the proper operation, namely PNP or NPN. If no load is connected,
the sensor defaults to PNP.
Wiring Diagrams
The following diagrams show the quick-disconnect connector.
The pin numbers correspond to male connectors on the sensor.
Micro (M12) Male QD on Pigtail and
Integral Pico (M8) Male QD
The following applications are covered with dedicated PNP or
dedicated NPN selection:
a. Parallel wiring of multiple sensor outputs: select dedicated
PNP or dedicated NPN setting, as needed.
b. If the load is connected for NPN configuration but to a
different power supply than the power to the sensor or via a
load enabling contact (e.g., a relay contact in series with the
Output Wiring
load): select dedicated NPN.
Perform a selection as follows:
1. To access output type: Press and hold the push button for 12
seconds (until both LEDs start flashing synchronously). Upon
button release, the current setting of output type is indicated
by the slow flashing of the LED (or LEDs) as follows:
• Auto PNP/NPN: both LEDs flashing
• Dedicated NPN: green LED flashing
Normal operation: no connection (disabled in IO-Link operation).
Remote Teach: connect to +V. Refer to the Remote Teach section.
Push Button Lock: connect to -V. Refer to the Push Button Lock/
Unlock section.
• Dedicated PNP: yellow LED flashing
2. To change output type: Press and release the push button
within ten seconds to select desired type. Each activation of
the button will cycle to the next output setting. The type
Approximate Dimensions [mm (in.)]
12
(0.47)
20
(0.79)
selected is indicated by the LEDs. The sensor retains the setting
configured by the last button activation and returns to the RUN
mode ten seconds after the last button is pressed.
Push Button Lock/Unlock
34
(1.34)
22.9
(0.90)
25.4
(1.0)
The push button or remote teach (RT) can be used to prevent
unauthorized users from changing teach settings.
To lock the push button: press and release the button three
times within three seconds. Both LEDs flash synchronously for
three seconds, indicating that the push button is now locked.
To unlock the push button: press and release the button three
times within three seconds. Both LEDs flash asynchronously for
12
(0.47)
2.8
(0.11)
2.6
(0.10)
20
(0.79)
three seconds, indicating that the push button is now unlocked.
Permanent Lock: The push button may be permanently locked
by connecting the white wire (pin 2) to –V.
Remote Teach (RT)
34
(1.34)
22.9
(0.90)
25.4
(1.0)
The sensor can be taught remotely via the white wire (pin 2).
Connection to +V produces the same result as a button activation,
while no connection is equivalent to not pressing the button.
The sensor can be taught by following the same teach/timing
sequence as used in the push button teach. For example, connect
to the +V for more than three seconds to align and install the
M8 x 1
2.6
(0.10)
reflector, disconnect from the +V; while the reflector is in the
sensor field of view and there is no target, connect to the +V for
less than one second to complete the teach process. All push
button functions can also be carried out via RT.
IO-Link
See instructions for IO-Link on www.ab.com/literature. Remote
Teach (pin 2) is disabled in IO-Link operation. If output is selected
as dedicated NPN, IO-Link communication is unavailable.
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