Pepperl+Fuchs was founded in 1945 as a small radio workshop in Germany by Walter Pepperl and Ludwig Fuchs. They eventually invented the proximity switch!
Their products include proximity, ultrasonic and photoelectric sensors, explosion protection products, visions systems as well as connectivity and remote I/O options.
The U.S headquarters is located in Twinsburg, Ohio.
Features Include:
Detection range: 50 - 350 mm , adjustable
Adjustment range: 50 - 350 mm
Background suppression: + 10 % of the upper limit of the detection range
Light source: LED
Light type: modulated infrared light , 660 nm
Black/White difference (6 %/90 %): 15 % at 350 mm
Diameter of the light spot: approx. 8 mm at 350 mm sensor range
Angle of divergence: 1.5 °
Operating voltage: 10 - 30 V DC
Ripple: max. 10 %
No-load supply current: max. 25 mA
Switching type: light/dark on switchable
Signal output: 2 push-pull (4 in 1) outputs, complementary, short-circuit proof, reverse polarity protected
