Rockwell Automation 42BT Background Suppression Sensor User Manual
Rockwell Automation Equipment
1
Installation Instructions
Bulletin 42BT Long-Range Background Suppression
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Refer to the product catalog pages for additional information.
Description
The Allen-Bradley 42BT family of long-range background
suppression is designed for the reliable detection of objects
while ignoring background reflectivity.
These sensors also provide consistent detection of objects
regardless of color at a specifically taught distance.
Features
S Visible light source for ease of alignment (1 m models)
S Range indicator allows for an easy readout of the settings
S Adjustable range settings
S Two sensing ranges: 1 m (3.28 ft) and 2 m (6.56 ft)
S Highly visible LED indicators
S Both NPN and PNP Outputs
S Compact IP65 rated enclosure
Sensor User Interface
Output
Indicator
Margin
Indicator
Range Adjustment
Selector
Light/Dark
Operate Switch
Range Adjustment
Display
LED Status
Green
OFF
Low stability. Light intensity below 1.2X
ON
High stability. Light intensity above 1.2X
Red
OFF
Output OFF
ON
Output ON
LED is ON when sensor is in light operate (L.O.) mode and a target is detected, LED is OFF
when the sensor is in dark operate (D.O.) mode and the target is detected.
Specifications
Certifications
cULus and CE marked for all applicable directives
Environmental
Operating Environment
IP65
Operating
Temperature [C (F)]
--25
…+55° (--13…131°)
Vibration
10
…55Hz, 1.5 mm amplitude; meets or exceeds IEC
60947--5--2
Shock
30 g with 1 ms pulse duration, meets or exceeds IEC
60947--5--2
Relative Humidity
35
…85%
Ambient Light Immunity
Incandescent light: 3000 lux; sunlight: 10,000 lux
Optical
Models
Sensing Range
Light Source
42BT--B2LBSL--*
0.2
…1 m (0.66…3.28 ft)
Visible red (650 nm)
42BT--B1LBSL--*
0.2
…2 m (0.66…6.56 ft)
Infrared (880
nm)
Adjustments
5--turn sensitivity potentiometer
Electrical
Voltage
12
…24V DC
Current Consumption
30 mA max
Sensor Protection
Reverse polarity, short circuit
Outputs
Response Time
2 ms max.
Output Type
PNP or NPN
Output Mode
Light and dark operate selectable
Output Current
100 mA max.
Mechanical
Housing Material
Polyarilate
Lens Material
Polyarilate
Connection Types
2 m cable, 4-pin DC micro (M12) pigtail, 4-pin DC pico
(M8) pigtail
Supplied Accessories
None
Optional Accessories
Mounting brackets, cordsets