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MLV12-54-G/76b/124/128 Retroreflective sensor

Key Benefits at a Glance

  • Series of sensors in a widely used standard housing
  • Reliable recognition of reflective objects and clear glass
  • Teach-in switch for setting the contrast detection levels
  • Automatic adjustment in case of soiling in contrast detection mode
  • High level of stability thanks to the metal housing frame
  • Resistant against noise: reliable operation under all conditions

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Product Compliance: United Kingdom – UKCA
Product Compliance: USA - cULus
Product Compliance: Europe – CE
Product Compliance: EU - protection class II
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All product-related documents, such as certificates, declarations of conformity, etc., which were issued prior to the conversion under the name Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH or Pepperl+Fuchs AG, also apply to Pepperl+Fuchs SE.

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Technical data of MLV12-54-G/76b/124/128

Retroreflective sensor for glass detection, small design, 5.6 m detection range, red light, light/dark on, push-pull output, test input, external Teach-In, M12 plug
Effective detection range0 ... 4.2 m
Reflector distance0 ... 4.2 m
Threshold detection range5.6 m
Reference targetH85-2 reflector
Light sourceLED
Light typemodulated visible red light , 660 nm
Polarization filteryes
Diameter of the light spotapprox. 110 mm at detection range 4.2 m
Opening angle1.5 °
Ambient light limit
Continuous light40000 Lux
Modulated light5000 Lux
MTTFd1000 a
Mission Time (TM)20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)90 %
Operation indicatorLED green, flashes in case of short-circuit
Function indicator2 LEDs yellow for switching state, operating reserve, Teach-In and contrast detection mode
Control elementsrotary switch for light/dark, 5-step switch for contrast recognition adjustment
Contrast detection levels10 % - clean, water filled PET bottles
18 % - clear glass bottles
40 % - colored glass or opaque materials
adjustable by Teach-In key or external wire
Operating voltageUB10 ... 30 V DC
Ripplemax. 10 %
No-load supply currentI0max. 55 mA
Test inputemitter deactivation at 0 V ( Imax < 4mA at UB+ = 30 VDC )
Function inputExt. Teach-In input (ET)
Switching typelight/dark on switchable
Signal output1 push-pull (4 in 1) output, short-circuit protected, reverse polarity protected
Switching voltagemax. 30 V DC
Switching currentmax. 0.2 A
Voltage dropUd≤ 2.5 V DC
Switching frequencyf1000 Hz
Response time0.5 ms
Product standardEN 60947-5-2
Standard conformity
Shock and impact resistanceIEC / EN 60068. half-sine, 40 g in each X, Y and Z directions
Vibration resistanceIEC / EN 60068-2-6. Sinus. 10 -150 Hz, 5 g in each X, Y and Z directions
EAC conformityTR CU 020/2011
Protection classII, rated voltage ≤ 300 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 according to IEC 60664-1
UL approvalcULus
CCC approvalCCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient temperature-40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F)
Storage temperature-40 ... 75 °C (-40 ... 167 °F)
Degree of protectionIP67
ConnectionMetal connector, M12, 5-pin, 90° rotatable
Material
HousingFrame: nickel plated, die cast zinc,
Laterals: glass-fiber reinforced plastic PC
Optical facePlastic pane
Mass60 g
Dimensions
Height49 mm
Width41.5 mm
Depth15 mm