
Diffuse mode sensor with adjustable background suppression
Dimensions
ML100-8-H-350-RT/103/115
Model Number
ML100-8-H-350-RT/103/115
Background suppression sensor
with 2 m fixed cable
Features
• Miniature design
• Easy to use
• Very bright, highly visible light spot
• Full metal thread mounting
• Highly visible LEDs for Power ON
and switching state
• Not sensitive to ambient light
Receiver
Emitter
Electrical connection
BN
BU
BK
Option:
+UB
0 V
Q
103
11
ø 3.5
20
12.18.7
3
M3
31
25.4
4.1
2.8
Product information
The ML100 series is characterized by its
miniature housing with integral, all-metal
threaded bushings. All versions are equipped with a visible red transmitter LED. This
greatly simplifies installation and commissioning. The switching states are easily visible
from all directions thanks to the highly visible
LEDs.
= Light on
= Dark on
Indicators/operating means
4
3
1
2
1 Light-Dark-switching
2 Sensitivity adjuster
3 Signal display yellow
4 Operating display green
Release date: 2011-12-08 13:53 Date of issue: 2011-12-08 223946_eng.xml
Subject to modifications without notice
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Germany: +49 621 776-4411
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Diffuse mode sensor with adjustable background suppression
ML100-8-H-350-RT/103/115
Technical data
General specifications
Detection range 5 ... 350 mm
Detection range min. 5 ... 30 mm
Detection range max. 5 ... 350 mm
Adjustment range 30 ... 350 mm
Reference target standard white, 100 mm x 100 mm
Light source LED
Light type modulated visible red light
Black/White difference (6 %/90 %) < 18 % at 350 mm
Approvals CE, cULus Listed 57M3 (Only in association with UL Class 2
Diameter of the light spot approx. 20 mm at a distance of 350 mm
Angle of divergence approx. 4 °
Optical face frontal
Ambient light limit EN 60947-5-2
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd 860 a
Mission Time (T
Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 %
Indicators/operating means
Operating display LED green: power on
Function display LED yellow: lights when object is detected
Controls Detection range adjuster
Controls Light/Dark switch
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage UB10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
Ripple max. 10 %
No-load supply current I
Output
Switching type light/dark on, switchable
Signal output 1 PNP output, short-circuit protected, protected from reverse
Switching voltage max. 30 V DC
Switching current max. 100 mA , resistive load
Voltage drop U
Switching frequency f 500 Hz
Response time 1 ms
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -30 ... 60 °C (-22 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... 70 °C (-40 ... 158 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Protection degree IP67
Connection 2 m fixed cable
Material
Housing PC (Polycarbonate)
Optical face PMMA
Mass approx. 50 g
Compliance with standards and directives
Directive conformity
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 60947-5-2
Standard conformity
Standards UL 508
) 20 a
M
power supply; Type 1 enclosure)
< 20 mA
0
polarity, open collector
≤ 1. 5 V D C
d
Accessories
OMH-ML100-01
Mounting bracket
OMH-ML100-02
Mounting bracket
OMH-ML100-03
Mounting aid for round steel ø 12 mm or
sheet 1.5 mm ... 3 mm
OMH-ML100-04
Mounting bracket
OMH-ML100-05
Mounting bracket
OMH-F10-ML100
Mounting aid for ML100 series
OMH-10
Mounting aid
Other suitable accessories can be found at
www.pepperl-fuchs.com
Approvals and certificates
UL approval cULus Listed, Class 2 Power Source, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approval Products with a maximum operating voltage of ≤36 V do not
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bear a CCC marking because they do not require approval.
USA: +1 330 486 0001
fa-info@us.pepperl-fuchs.com
Germany: +49 621 776-4411
fa-info@pepperl-fuchs.comwww.pepperl-fuchs.com
Copyright Pepperl+Fuchs
Singapore: +65 6779 9091
fa-info@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com
Release date: 2011-12-08 13:53 Date of issue: 2011-12-08 223946_eng.xml

Diffuse mode sensor with adjustable background suppression
Curves/Diagrams
Characteristic response curve
Offset Y [mm]
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
X
Y
white 90 %
grey 18 %
black 6 %
Difference in detection distance
Deviation of measured detection distance X [%]
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 100 200 300 400
X
black / white
grey / white
Adjusted detection distance X [mm]
Distance X [mm]
ML100-8-H-350-RT/103/115
Release date: 2011-12-08 13:53 Date of issue: 2011-12-08 223946_eng.xml
Subject to modifications without notice
Pepperl+Fuchs Group
USA: +1 330 486 0001
fa-info@us.pepperl-fuchs.com
Germany: +49 621 776-4411
fa-info@pepperl-fuchs.comwww.pepperl-fuchs.com
Copyright Pepperl+Fuchs
Singapore: +65 6779 9091
fa-info@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com
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