Leuze PRK5B.M1/4X-M8 50149297 Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensors
The Leuze PRK5B.M1/4X-M8 is a precision Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensor (Part No. 50149297) designed for accurate object detection, fast response, and stable signal performance. Manufactured by Leuze, this Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensors component enables dependable monitoring of automated processes, ensuring consistent detection of moving and stationary components in industrial operations.
| Brand | Leuze |
| Product | Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensors |
| Model Number | PRK5B.M1/4X-M8 |
Leuze PRK5B.M1/4X-M8 50149297 Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensors - Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating principle | Reflection principle |
| Application | Detection of bottle container, Detection of semi-transparent media, Detection of transparent films |
| Operating voltage | 0.03 ... 4.5 m (guaranteed operating range), With reflector TK(S) 100x100 |
| Number of connections | 1 Piece(s) |
| Type of connection | Connector |
| Thread size | M8 |
| Type | Male |
| Material | Plastic |
| No. of pins | 4 -pin |
| Ambient temperature, operation | -40 ... 60 °C |
| Ambient temperature, storage | -40 ... 70 °C |
| Degree of protection | IP 67 |
| Net weight | 18 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, PNP |
| 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.M1/4X-M8 (Part No. 50149297) functions by projecting a light beam toward a reflector and measuring the reflected signal. When an object interrupts the beam, the sensor sends an electrical output to the control system. This through-beam principle ensures fast, precise, and repeatable detection, supporting reliable operation in automated workflows.
Industrial applications include conveyor systems, packaging machinery, automated assembly lines, material handling equipment, and robotic cells. The PRK5B.M1/4X-M8 provides accurate component detection, coordinates machine actions, and supports quality control, improving production efficiency and reducing errors in high-speed industrial processes.
Designed for demanding industrial environments, the PRK5B.M1/4X-M8 maintains reliable performance under vibration, dust, and continuous operation. Its durable housing and high-quality optical components deliver long-term stability, consistent detection, and dependable operation in challenging factory conditions.