Leuze PRK5B.1/2 50145257 Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensors
The Leuze PRK5B.1/2 is a precision Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensor (Part No. 50145257) designed for accurate object detection, rapid switching, and stable signal performance. Manufactured by Leuze, this Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensors component enables consistent monitoring of automated processes, ensuring dependable detection of moving and stationary components in industrial operations.
| Brand | Leuze |
| Product | Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | PRK5B.1/2 |
Leuze PRK5B.1/2 50145257 Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensors - Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating principle | Reflection principle |
| Operating voltage | 0.02 ... 5 m (guaranteed operating range), With reflector TK(S) 100x100 |
| Number of connections | 1 Piece(s) |
| Type of connection | Cable |
| Ambient temperature, operation | -40 ... 60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | -40 ... 70 °C |
| Degree of protection | IP 67 |
| Number of conductors | 3 -wire |
| Cable length | 2,000 mm |
| Sheathing material | PVC |
| Net weight | 44 g |
| Light source | LED, Red |
| Wavelength | 645 nm |
| Supply voltage | 10 ... 30 V, DC, Incl. residual ripple |
| Residual ripple | 0 ... 15 %, From UB |
| Open-circuit current | 0 ... 20 mA |
| Number of digital switching outputs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Switching element | Transistor, NPN |
| Switching principle | Light switching (dark switching by reversing polarity of UB) |
| Switching frequency | 500 Hz |
| Response time | 1 ms |
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 11 mm x 32.4 mm x 20 mm |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Plastic housing | PC-ABS |
| Housing color | Black, Red |
| Type of display | LED |
The Leuze PRK5B.1/2 (Part No. 50145257) functions by projecting a light beam toward a reflector and measuring the returned signal. When an object interrupts the beam, the sensor sends an electrical output to the control system. This through-beam principle provides fast, precise, and repeatable detection for reliable operation in automated workflows.
Industrial applications include conveyor monitoring, packaging machinery, automated assembly lines, material handling systems, and robotic operations. The PRK5B.1/2 enables accurate part detection, synchronizes machine actions, and supports quality control, helping maintain production efficiency and reduce errors in high-speed manufacturing environments.
Engineered for industrial environments, the PRK5B.1/2 delivers consistent performance under vibration, dust, and continuous operation. Its robust housing and high-quality optical components ensure long-term reliability, stable detection, and dependable operation in demanding factory settings.