Rockwell Automation 42FA PHOTOSWITCH Slim Fiber Optic - Manual

Installation Instructions
PHOTOSWITCH

Bulletin 42FA Slim Fiber Optic
IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Description
The Bulletin 42FA Slim Fiber Optic sensors are useful for
applications where compact Fiber Optic sensing is required.
Only 8mm x 10mm in diameter, these sensors offer range and
response times similar to much larger Fiber Optic sensors.
Bulletin 42FA Slim Fiber Optic sensors are supplied with a
DIN rail mounting bracket. Over 40 compatible standard
plastic fiber optic cables are available.
Features
S Dual LED indicators: output (red), stability (green)
S Visible red light source
S Selectable light or dark operate
S Can be DIN rail mounted
Features (continued)
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)
Housing Material Noryl
Operating Environment NEMA 1, 12, 13 and IP65
Approvals UL listed and CSA certified, class 2 source required
Weight 40 grams (1.4 oz) 42FA--F2LNA--A2
42FA--F2LPA--A2
65 grams (2.2 oz) 42FA--F2LNA--P3
42FA--F2LPA--P3
Wiring
NPN Output PNP Output
Black: Output
Brown: 12V--24V DC
Cable
Blue: --DC
Load
Black: Output
Brown: 12V--24V DC
Cable
Blue: --DC
Load
--DC
Blue
Output
Black
Indicator
12--24V DC
Brown
Connector
Dimensions—mm (inches)
5
(0.196)
Pico Quick-Disconnect Versions
42FA--F2LPA--P3
42FA--F2LNA--P3
10
(0.39)
End of Pico Connector
Start of
Quick-
Disconnect
Cable
65.7
(2.59)
Fiber Attachment
Screw
Stability Indicator
Light Operate/
Dark Operate Switch
Output Indicator
Sensitivity Potentiometer
6.4
(0.251)
8
(0.314)
60.7
(2.389)
13
(0.511)
20.3
(0.799)
11
(0.433)
Dia. 3.5
(0.137)
Cable Versions
42FA--F2LPA--A2
42FA--F2LNA--A2