
Photoelectrics
Retro-reflective
Type PA18CLR30T, AC, PBTP housing
• Range: 3 m
• Modulated infrared light
• Supply voltage: 20 to 250 VAC
• Output: 500 mA SCR
• Make and break switching functions
• LED output indication
• High immunity to ambient light
Cable and plug versions
•
Product Description
The PA18CLR.. is a family of
inexpensive general purpose
Retro-reflective sensors in
industrial standard 18 mm
cylindrical PBTP housing.
They are useful for simple
applications where a basic
sensor provides adequate
sensing performance. The
sensors are simple to use
and no adjustment are necessary. The output is a 2wire NO or NC thyristor
(SCR) output.
Ordering Key
Type
Housing style
Housing size
Housing material
Housing length
Detection principle
Sensing distance
Output type
Output configuration
Connection type
PA18CLR30TOM6
Type Selection
Housing Rated Ordering no. Ordering no. Ordering no. Or der ing no.
diameter operating SCR/Cable SCR/Plug SCR/Cable SCR/Plug
dist. (S
M18 3 m PA18CLR30TO PA18CLR30TOM6 PA18CLR30TC PA18CLR30TCM6
Note: Plugs and reflectors to be ordered separately
) Make switching Make switching Break switching Break switching
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Specifications
Rated operating dist. (Sn) Up to 3 m
Ref. reflector type ER4,
∅ 84 mm
Temperature drift 0.4%/K
Hysteresis (H)
(Differential travel) 3 to 20%
Rated operational volt. (UB)
45 to 65 Hz
Output current (AC 12, AC 140)
Continuous (I
Short-time (I) ≤ 3 A, max. 20 ms
Min. operational current (Im) 10 mA
OFF-state current (Ir) < 5 mA, typ. 2.6 mA
Voltage drop (Ud) ≤ 10 VAC, typ. 7 VAC
Protection Transients
Transient voltage 1 kV/0.5 J
Light source GaAlAs LED, 880 nm
Light type Infrared, modulated
Optical angle ± 2.2°
Light spot size 150 mm at 2 m
Ambient light Max. 10,000 lux
) ≤ 500 mA
e
20 to 250 VAC,
Operating frequency (f)
Response time
OFF-ON (t
ON-OFF (t
Power ON delay (tv) Typ. 100 ms
Indication function
Output ON LED, yellow
Environment
Overvoltage category
Pollution degree
Degree of protection IP 67 (IEC 60529; 60947-1)
Temperature
Operating -20° to +60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Storage
Vibration 10 to 150 Hz, 0.5 mm/-
7.5 g (IEC 60068-2-6)
Shock 2 x 1 m 100 x 0.5 m
(IEC 60068-2-32)
Dielectric voltage 1600 V (IEC 60364-4-41)
) ≤ 20 ms
ON
) ≤ 30 ms
OFF
Max. 20 Hz, light/dark ratio 1:2
Dark (NC) or light (NO) switching
III (IEC 60664/60664A; 60947-1)
3 (IEC 60664/60664A; 60947-1)
-30° to + 70°C (-22° to 158°F)
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PA18CLR30T
Y
X
Sensor
E
R4
Reflector
-60.0
-30.0
0.0
30.0
60.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Distance (m)
(mm)
(feet)
(inch)
1.6 3.3 4.9 6.6 9.8
-0.8
-0.4
0
0.4
0.8
8.2
11.5 13
Specifications (cont.)
Housing material
Body PBTP grey thermoplastic
polyester
Front Luran
®
, black
Cable end Polyester, black
Nuts Reinforced nylon
Connection
,
Cable Grey
2 m, 2 x 0.5 mm2,
oilproof PVC
Plug M12 x 1
Cables for plug (M6) CON.6A-.. serie
Weight
Cable version 105 g
Plug version 22 g
Approvals UL, CSA
CE-marking Yes
Operation Di a gram
Power supply
Object present, light beam in ter rupt ed
Output ON: Break switch ing (NC)
Dimensions
Make switching (NO)
Wiring Diagrams Detection Diagram
2 BN
3 BU
2 BN
3 BU
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PA18CLR30T
Installation Hints
current peaks, separate the prox. switch pow-
r cables from any other power cables, e.g.
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motor, contactor or solenoid cables
Relief of cable strain
he cable should not be pulled
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Delivery Contents
• Photoelectric switch: PA18CLR30T.
• 2 nuts
• Packaging: plastic bag
Correct
ncorrect
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Protection of the sensing face Switch mounted on mobile carrierTo avoid interference from inductive voltage/
A proximity switch should not serve as
echanical stop
m
Any repetitive flexing of the
cable should be avoided
Accessories
• Reflectors: ER series
• Connector type CON.6A-.. serie
• MB18A
• APA18-RAR
For further information refer to "Accessories"
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