Leuze HT23/4 50138443 Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression
The HT23/4 is a high-precision Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (Part No. 50138443) by Leuze, featuring selective background suppression, fast switching response, and compact industrial design. The Leuze Diffuse Sensor series ensures reliable object detection while ignoring background surfaces, making it suitable for integration into automated production systems.
| Brand | Leuze |
| Product | Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression |
| Model Number | HT23/4 |
Leuze HT23/4 50138443 Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression - Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Design | Cubic |
| Operating principle | Diffuse reflection principle with background suppression |
| Sensing Distance | 0.005 ... 0.4 m |
| Beam path | Focused |
| Wavelength | 645 nm |
| Light Source | LED, Red |
| Supply Voltage | 10 ... 30 V, DC, Incl. residual ripple |
| Switching Frequency | 1,000 Hz |
| Connection Type | Cable |
| Housing Material | Plastic |
| Plastic housing | PC-ABS |
| Operating Temperature | -40 ... 60 °C |
| Ambient Temperature, Storage | -40 ... 70 °C |
| Degree of Protection (IP Rating) | IP 67 |
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 11.4 mm x 34.2 mm x 18.3 mm |
| Type of display | LED |
| Switching principle | Light switching |
| Response time | 0.5 ms |
| Cable length | 2,000 mm |
| Sheathing material | PUR |
| Cable color | Black |
| Number of conductors | 3 -wire |
| Wire cross section | 0.14 mm² |
The HT23/4 (Part No. 50138443) works using diffuse reflection with background suppression, emitting a light beam and detecting only objects within a defined sensing range while ignoring distant or reflective backgrounds. It converts optical signals into electrical outputs, enabling precise detection for moving or stationary components in high-speed industrial processes.
In industrial applications, the HT23/4 (Part No. 50138443) is used for part presence monitoring, position verification, and quality control. It is commonly applied in conveyor systems, automated assembly lines, and packaging operations where accurate detection without interference from background surfaces ensures process efficiency and product consistency.
Designed for demanding industrial environments, the HT23/4 (Part No. 50138443) features rugged housing, resistance to dust and ambient light interference, and stable performance across temperature variations. Its durable construction provides long-term reliability in continuous production and harsh factory conditions.