Leuze HT5B/4 50148002 Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression
The HT5B/4 is a high-precision Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (Part No. 50148002) by Leuze, featuring selective background suppression, fast switching response, and compact industrial design. The Leuze Diffuse Sensor series ensures accurate detection while ignoring background surfaces, supporting seamless integration into automated production and assembly lines.

| Brand | Leuze |
| Product | Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression |
| Model Number | HT5B/4 |
Leuze HT5B/4 50148002 Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression - Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating principle | Diffuse reflection principle with background suppression |
| Beam path | Focused |
| Operating Range | Guaranteed operating range |
| Adjustment range | 20 ... 400 mm |
| Wavelength | 645 nm |
| Light Source | LED, Red |
| Supply Voltage | 10 ... 30 V, DC, Incl. residual ripple |
| Open-circuit current | 0 ... 15 mA |
| Digital Switching Outputs | 1 Piece(s) |
| Switching Frequency | 1,000 Hz |
| Connection Type | Cable |
| 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 mm x 32.4 mm x 20 mm |
| Net weight | 44 g |
| Type of display | LED |
| Switching element | Transistor, PNP |
| Switching principle | Light switching (dark switching by reversing polarity of UB) |
| Response time | 0.5 ms |
| Type | Digital switching output |
| Cable length | 2,000 mm |
| Sheathing material | PVC |
| Cable color | Black |
| Number of conductors | 3 -wire |
| Wire cross section | 0.14 mm² |
The HT5B/4 (Part No. 50148002) operates using diffuse reflection with background suppression, emitting a light beam and detecting objects within a defined range while ignoring distant or reflective surfaces. It converts optical signals into electrical outputs, enabling precise detection for both moving and stationary components in high-speed industrial processes.
Industrially, the HT5B/4 (Part No. 50148002) is applied for part presence monitoring, position verification, and quality control. Common applications include conveyor systems, automated assembly lines, and packaging operations where accurate detection without background interference ensures consistent product quality and operational efficiency.
Engineered for demanding industrial environments, the HT5B/4 (Part No. 50148002) features robust housing, resistance to dust and ambient light, and stable performance across temperature variations. Its durable construction guarantees long-term reliability in continuous production and harsh factory conditions.