Table 1 and Table 2 provide indicator status in the RUN mode, during operation. The
IMPORTANT
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
sensor is always in run mode except when being taught.
Table 1 - Standard I/O (Auto PNP/NPN) Operating Mode Indication
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 achieve 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
ColorStatusDescription
OFF Power is off
Green
Orange
ONPower is on
Flashing (6 hz)Unstable light: 0.8 X < margin < 1.5 X
Flashing (1.4 hz)Output short circuit protection active
OFF Output de-energized
ONOutput energized
Table 2 - IO-Link Operation Mode Indication
ColorStatusDescription
Green
Orange
See www.ab.com for additional details about the operation of the 42EF RightSight
in IO-Link mode.
OFF Power is off
Flashing (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 help 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.
The IO-Link output pin 4 (black) does not support the connection of multiple
sensors in series (for example, one sensor powering the next sensor). The
connection of multiple sensors in series can be achieved when using pin 2 (white)
outputs or by ordering a non-IO-Link catalog 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, see publication 42EF-UM001
Table 3 - Connection Types
DescriptionCat. No. Suffix
2 m (6.6 ft) cable
4-pin DC micro (M12) QD on 150 mm (6 in.) pigtail
4-pin DC pico (M8) QD on 150 mm (6 in.) pigtail-Y4
.
(a)
(a)
Typical Response Curves
Figure 6 - Visible Red Polarized Retroreflective— 3.0 m Margin Curve
Figure 7 - Visible Red Diffuse—500 mm Margin Curve
-A2
-F4
(a) Replace the x in the catalog number with a suffix from Ta ble 3.
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Figure 14 - Transmitted Beam Receiver—20 m Beam Pattern
Accessories
DescriptionCat. No.
4-pin DC micro, 2 m (6.5 ft) cordset
Swivel/tilt bracket (see Figure 16
)60-2649
Straight bracket60-2656
Right angle bracket (see Figure 15
)60-2657
Mounting kit
Clamp style bracket871A-BP18
Flush mount adaptor
4-pin DC micro field-mount terminal chamber
1.25 in. diameter reflector92-47
3 in. diameter reflector
120100806040200
889D-F4AC-2
60-2716
60-2590
871A-TS4-DM
92-39
Figure 15 - Right Angle Bracket #60-2657
57.15
(2.25)
28.6
(1.125)
50.08
(2.0)
7.95
(0.31)
10° Adjustment in each
direction
Figure 16 - Swivel/Tilt Bracket #60-2649
Specifications
Attribute42EF-*J*42EF-*K*42EF-*M*
Certificationsc-UL-us Listed and CE Marked for all applicable directives
Vibration
Shock30 G with 1 ms pulse duration, meets or exceeds IEC 60947-5-2
Relative humidity5…95% (noncondensing)
Ambient-light immunity
User Interface
Status indicators
Electrical
AdjustmentsFixed or adjustment knob by cat. no.
Voltage10…30V DC, I-O link: 18…30V DC
Current consumption30 mA, max
Sensor protectionFalse pulse, reverse polarity, overload, short circuit
Enclosure type ratingNEMA 4X, 6P, IP67, IP69K; 1200 psi (8270 kPa) washdown
Operating temperature-25…+70 °C (-13…+158 °F)
Connection type
10…55 Hz, 1 mm (0.04 in.) amplitude, meets or exceeds
IEC 60947-5-2
• Incandescent light: 5000 lux
•Sunlight: 20,000 lux
• Green (power and margin)
•Orange (output)
• 1 ms (diffuse, polarized retroreflective)
• 4 ms (transmitted beam)
PNP OR NPN
(based on cat. no.)
• PNP: 0.1 mA
• NPN: 0.3 mA
•2 m (6.6 ft) cable
• 4-pin DC micro (M12) QD on 150 mm (5.9 in.) pigtail
• 4-pin DC pico (M8) QD on 150 mm (5.9 in.) pigtail
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Publication 42EF-IN008B-EN-P - August 2020 | Supersedes Publication 42EF-IN008A-EN-P - January 2016