Datasheet
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Diffuse mode sensor
RL29-8-2000/73c/136
2
Release date: 2015-02-05 14:16 Date of issue: 2015-02-12 801767_eng.xml
Technical data
General specifications
Detection range 20 ... 2000 mm , adjustable
Detection range min. 20 ... 200 mm
Detection range max. 20 ... 2000 mm
Light source LED
Light type modulated visible red light , 660 nm
Black/White difference (6 %/90 %) < 40 %
Diameter of the light spot approx. 25 mm at a distance of 2000 mm
Angle of divergence Emitter: 1.2 ° , Receiver: 2 °
Ambient light limit 50000 Lux
Functional safety related parameters
MTTF
d
1982.2 a
Mission Time (T
M
) 20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC) 0 %
Indicators/operating means
Function indicator LED yellow: switching state
Control elements Detection range adjuster
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage U
B
10 ... 30 V DC
Ripple 10 %
No-load supply current I
0
≤ 40 mA
Protection class 2 , rated voltage ≤ 300 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according
to IEC 60664-1
Output
Switching type light on
Signal output 2 push-pull (4 in 1) outputs, short-circuit protected, reverse pola-
rity protected
Switching voltage max. 30 V DC
Switching current max. 100 mA
Switching frequency f 125 Hz
Response time 4 ms
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -25 ... 60 °C (-13 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature -40 ... 75 °C (-40 ... 167 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Degree of protection IP65
Connection Plastic connector M12 x 1, 4-pin
Material
Housing Plastic ABS
Optical face plastic
Mass 70 g
Compliance with standards and directi-
ves
Directive conformity
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC EN 60947-5-2:2007
Approvals and certificates
CE conformity yes
UL approval cULus
CCC approval CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Curves/Diagrams
Offset Y [mm]
Distance X [mm]
Characteristic response curve
white 90 %
black 6 %
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
RL29-8-2000
x
y
Other suitable accessories can be found at
www.pepperl-fuchs.com
Accessories
OMH-05
Mounting aid for round steel ø 12 mm or
sheet 1.5 mm ... 3 mm
OMH-07
Mounting aid for round steel ø 12 mm or
sheet 1.5 mm ... 3 mm
OMH-21
Mounting bracket
OMH-22
Mounting bracket
OMH-MLV11-K
dove tail mounting clamp
OMH-RLK29-HW
Mounting bracket for rear wall mounting
OMH-RL28-C
Weld slag cover model
V1-G-2M-PUR
Female cordset, M12, 4-pin, PUR cable
V1-W-2M-PUR
Female cordset, M12, 4-pin, PUR cable



