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GL5-U/46a/59/115e Photoelectric slot sensor

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • Miniature design
  • Optimized for the detection of small parts
  • High switching frequency
  • Simple and fast mounting
  • Clearly visible LED functional display

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Product photo: Photoelectric slot sensor GL5-U/46a/59/115e
Dimensions: Photoelectric slot sensor GL5-U/46a/59/115e
Connection Assignment: Photoelectric slot sensor GL5-U/46a/59/115e
Product Compliance: USA - cURus
Product Compliance: United Kingdom – UKCA
Product Compliance: Europe – CE
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All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Technical data of GL5-U/46a/59/115e

Miniature slot sensor for small part detection, U design, 5 mm slot width, infrared light, PNP output, dark on, 150 mm fixed cable with JST plug, 3-pin
Light sourceIRED
Light typeInfrared, continuous light , 940 nm
Target size0.8 x 1.8 mm
Slot width5 mm
Slot depth8.5 mm
Ambient light limit1000 Lux
MTTFd3760 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)0 %
Function indicatorred LED lights up when receiving the light beam
Operating voltageUB5 ... 24 V DC , class 2
No-load supply currentI0max. 20 mA
Time delay before availabilitytv< 2 ms
Switching typedark-on
Signal output1 PNP , overvoltage protected
Switching voltagemax. 30 V DC
Switching currentmax. 50 mA , resistive load
Voltage dropUdmax. 0.2 V at 10 mA max. 0.6 V at 50 mA
Switching frequencyfmax. 5 kHz
Response time40 µs Light beam is not interrupted
80 µs Light beam is interrupted
Repeat accuracyR0.03 mm
Directive conformity
EMC Directive 2004/108/ECEN 60947-5-2:2007+A1:2012
Standard conformity
StandardsUL 60947-5-2
UL approvalcULus Recognized, Class 2 Power Source
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient temperature-25 ... 55 °C (-13 ... 131 °F)
Storage temperature-30 ... 80 °C (-22 ... 176 °F)
Pollution degree2
Degree of protectionIP50
Connection0.15 m cable with 3-pin JST connector
Material
HousingPBT
Mass3 g
Tightening torque, fastening screws0.6 Nm
Dimensions
Height25.4 mm
Width7 mm
Length26.2 mm
Cable length0.15 m
General Notes