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Item # 1465, L-Frame Fork Sensor

Fork sensors (slot sensors) are U and L shaped through-beam object detecting sensors that have the transmitter and receiver built into the opposing "fork" arms of the sensor housing.

Fork sensors offer advantages over standard through-beam sensors.
  • Rugged metal one-piece housing - always in alignment
  • Food applications





Specifications  · Advantages  · Features  · Note

Specifications

Brands
AutomationDirect

Material
Stainless Steel

Operating Direct Current (DC) Voltage
10 to 30 V

Logic
Negative, Positive, Negative (NPN)
Positive, Negative, Positive (PNP)

Protection Rating
Ingress Protection (IP) 67

Connector
M8

Agency Approvals
Conformite Europeenne (CE)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) E328811


Advantages
  • Identical mechanical and optical axis
  • Operational reliability and repeatability
  • Transmitter / receiver built into the same housing
  • Red, Infrared and Laser lighting
  • Models available for transparent and liquid detection
  • Ease of installation - one connection point


Features
  • Rugged metal one-piece housing - always in alignment
  • Glass optics
  • High resolution
  • Adjustable sensitivity
  • Light / Dark operation (selectable)
  • Short-circuit and reverse polarity protection
  • 360º LED indication/switch status


Note
The Laser Classification Systems for the standards IEC (EN) 60825-1 defines the following safety classes:
  • Class 1 - This class is eye-safe under all operating conditions. (AutomationDirect fork sensors)
  • Class 2 - These are visible lasers. This class is safe for accidental viewing under all operating conditions. However, it may not be safe for a person who deliberately stares into the laser beam for longer than 0.25 seconds, by overcoming their natural aversion response to the very bright light.



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