
Retroreflective sensor
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RL29-55/25/73c/136
Highly visible LED
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Powerful push-pull output
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Optimal price/power ratio
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Protection class II
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Retroreflective sensor with polarization filter
Release date: 2020-10-08 Date of issue: 2020-10-08 Filename: 801763_eng.pdf
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Dovetail mount
LED indicator:
switching state
Emitter
Receiver
Print
Type code
Connection diagram
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1617.8
11
6
62
2
25
9.8
25.8
54.3
14.8
ø5
51.8
10
M12 x 1
88
10
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Retroreflective sensor RL29-55/25/73c/136
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Dimensions
Technical Data
General specifications
Effective detection range 0.1 ... 7 m
Threshold detection range 10 m
Reference target H85 reflector
Light source LED, 660 nm
Light type modulated visible red light
Polarization filter yes
Diameter of the light spot approx. 150 mm at a distance of 7 m
Angle of divergence Emitter: 1.2 ° , Receiver: 2 °
Ambient light limit 80000 Lux
Functional safety related parameters
MTTF
d
Mission Time (TM) 20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 %
Indicators/operating means
Function indicator LED yellow, light with free light beam , flashes when falling short of the stability control
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage U
Ripple 10 %
No-load supply current I
Output
Switching type light-on
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1982.2 a
10 ... 30 V DC , class 2
B
≤ 30 mA
0
2

Option:
2
1
3
4
+UB
Q1
0 V
Q2
Retroreflective sensor RL29-55/25/73c/136
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Technical Data
Signal output 2 push-pull (4 in 1) outputs, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected
Switching voltage max. 30 V DC
Switching current max. 100 mA
Switching frequency f 500 Hz
Response time 1 ms
Conformity
Product standard EN 60947-5-2
Approvals and certificates
UL approval cULus Listed, Class 2 Power Source, Type 1 enclosure
CCC approval CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Approvals CE, cULus Listed 57M3 (Only in association with UL Class 2 power supply; Type 1
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 60 °C (-13 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... 75 °C (-40 ... 167 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Housing width 25.8 mm
Housing height 88 mm
Housing depth 54.3 mm
Degree of protection IP65
Connection Plastic connector M12 x 1, 4-pin
Material
Housing Plastic ABS
Optical face plastic
Mass 70 g
enclosure)
Connection Assignment
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1 BN
2 WH
3 BU
4 BK
Wire colors in accordance with EN 60947-5-2
(brown)
(white)
(blue)
(black)
X
Y
H85
C110-3
H60
H160
F2001
Offset Y [mm]
Distance X [m]
Characteristic response curve
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
X
Reflector type:
Stability control > 1.5
Stability control < 1.5
Stability control
Distance X [m]
Relative received light strength
H85
C110-2
H160
H60
OFR-100/100
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1000
100
10
1
50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
250 mm
10.0 m
9.5 m
3.5 m
4.5 m
7.0 m
H85
C110-2
H60
H160
OFR-100/100
1.5
Retroreflective sensor RL29-55/25/73c/136
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Connection Assignment
Characteristic Curve
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Retroreflective sensor RL29-55/25/73c/136
Germany: +49 621 776 1111Pepperl+Fuchs Group
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USA: +1 330 486 0001 Singapore: +65 6779 9091
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Accessories
OMH-05 Mounting aid for round steel ø 12 mm or sheet 1.5 mm ... 3 mm
OMH-21 Mounting bracket
OMH-22 Mounting bracket
OMH-RLK29-HW Mounting bracket for rear wall mounting
OMH-RL28-C Weld slag cover model
V1-G-2M-PUR Female cordset, M12, 4-pin, PUR cable
V1-W-2M-PUR Female cordset, M12, 4-pin, PUR cable
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Germany: +49 621 776 1111Pepperl+Fuchs Group
Refer to "General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information".
USA: +1 330 486 0001 Singapore: +65 6779 9091
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Retroreflective sensor
Components
Suitable reflectors and cable sockets can be found in the Internet
RL29-55/25/73c/136
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