Rockwell Automation 42BC Rectangular Photoelectric Switch - Manual

Installation Instructions
PHOTOSWITCH
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Bulletin 42BC Rectangular
IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Description
The Bulletin 42BC offers high performance Long Range
Background Suppression Diffuse photoelectric sensing.
Sensing distances of up to 6.56ft (2m) are possible, making
this sensor an ideal solution for many material handling
applications.
Each Bulletin 42BC comes complete with a steel right angle
mounting bracket which provides a variety of mounting
options.
Features
S
True Background Suppression Technology
S
Removable cover with screw terminal connections
S
Dual LED indicators: output (red), stability (green)
S
Range adjustment potentiometer
Features (continued)
S
Short-circuit protection (Solid State sensor output only)
S
Switch selectable light or dark operate
S
Reverse polarity protection
S
False pulse protection
S
Transient noise protection
General Specifications
Relative Humidity 85% max
Ambient Temperature -13°F to +131°F (-25°C to +55°C)
Lens Material Acrylic
Housing Material Polycarbonate
Operating
Environment
NEMA 1, 12, 13 and IP65
Approvals DC versions are UL listed and CSA certified, class 2
source required
Weight 170 grams (6 oz)
Wiring
Solid State Output Type Relay Output Type
24 V-240V AC/DC
2
1
4
3
Output 24-250V
AC/DC 3A Max
Terminal
No.
12V-24V DC
2
1
4
3 PNP Output
Terminal
No.
-DC
NPN Output
Dimensions—mm (inches)
69
(2.716)
26
(1.023)
68
(2.677)
50
(1.968)
12
(0.472)
68
(2.677)
23.5
(0.925)
5.5
(0.216)
17
(0.669)
2-Dia. 5.2 (0.204)
2 Places
Removable, seeĆthrough
snap on wiring Cover
Lens
Range Adjustment
Stability Indicator
Output Indicator
Light Operate/Dark
Operate Switch