42CA General Purpose Photoelectric Sensors Enhanced Features and New High-Speed Models Rockwell Automation introduces an improved and expanded line of Allen-Bradley 42CA general purpose photoelectric sensors. Packed with enhanced features, these easy-to-use sensors are available in a full-range of sensing modes and distances and are an excellent choice for material handling, packaging and assembly applications. Enhancements to the 42CA series: Complementary light and dark operate outputs allow the user to address multiple applications with a single part number Two LED indicators provide status of power, output, unstable operation and short-circuit protection Faster 1 ms response time on most Features: models — a vast improvement from the 2 ms and 4 ms response time of the original Complementary light and dark operate outputs (selectable light series or dark operate on background suppression models) Two LED indicators provide status of power, output, unstable New Extended Range Models operation and short-circuit protection with Fast Response TimeImproved 1 ms response time on most models — a vast improvement from the 2 ms and 4 ms response time of the Two new extended range models — the original series standard diffuse 1000 mm and the Extended range high-speed models with a 0.5 ms response time retroreflective 7.2 m — offer a fast 0.5 ms response time making them an ideal solution forPatented ASIC design offers linear sensitivity adjustment, stabilty high-throughput production lines. indication and excellent noise immunity. Flat lens reduces dust collection and improves ease of cleaning Easy to install, these durable, self-contained sensors are in an IP67 industry standard Visible red LED light source on polarized retroreflective models 18 mm cylindrical plastic housing and are Input to disable light source on transmitted beam emitter for available in five sensing modes including testing and scanning purposes transmitted beam, diffuse, retroreflective, polarized retroreflective and background suppression. They also feature a flat lens Benefits: design that minimizes the collection of dust and Industry standard 18 mm cylindrical plastic housing with IP67 debris while allowing for easy sensor cleanup. rating. A cost-effective sensing solution for general purpose applications Fast response time allows manufacturers to increase throughput 42CA General Purpose Photoelectric Sensors Product Selection Sensitivity Sensing Mode Sensing Range ResponseTime OutputEnergized Adjustment Cat.No.™ 4.8m(15.74ft) 1ms No 42CA-U2MPB-D4 Object 7.2m(23.6ft) 0.5ms Yes 42CA-U2MPA-D4 to be Retroreflective Sensed Complementary light 3.8m(12.5ft) 1ms No 42CA-P2MPB-D4 anddark operate Object to be Polarized Retroreflective Sensed 100mm(3.94in.) 1ms Yes 42CA-D1MPAE-D4š 400mm(15.7in.) 1ms Yes 42CA-D1MPAJ-D4 Object to be 1000mm(39.4in.) 0.5ms Yes 42CA-D1MPAL-D4 Standard Diffuse Sensed 50mm(1.97in.) 0.5ms No 42CA-B2LPBC-D4š Selectablelight or dark operate Object Back- 100mm(3.94in.) 0.5ms No 42CA-B2LPBE-D4š to be Background Suppression ground Sensed NA NA No 42CA-E1EZB1-D4 (Emitter) 16m(52.5ft) Object to be Complementary light 1ms Yes 42CA-R1MPA1-D4 Sensed anddark operate Transmitted Beam ™ Suffix --D4 denotes 4-pin DC micro connection type. For 2 m cable without QD replace suffix --D4 with --A2 (e.g. 42CA--P2MPB--A2). Allmodels shown in selection table above are PNP output versions. Replace the eighth digit (P) withN for NPN (example: 42CA--U2MNB--D4 is NPN). š Refer to www.ab.com/sensors for updated information. Cordsets and Accessories Cordset Accessories Description Cat.No. Description Cat.No. Description Cat.No. DCMicroQDCordset, 889D--F4AC--2 MountingBracket 60--2657 Reflector 92--124 4-pin, 2m Right AngleDCMicroQD 889D--R4AC--2 Straight MountingBracket 60--2656 Reflector 92--47 Cordset, 4--pin, 2m Snap--ClampMounting 871A--SCBP18 Bracket Right AngleMounting 60--2654 Bracket www.rockwellautomation.com Power, Control and Information SolutionsHeadquarters Americas:Rockwell Automation,1201 South Second Street,Milwaukee,WI53204 USA,Tel:(1)414.382.2000,Fax:(1)414.382.4444 Europe/MiddleEast/Africa:Rockwell Automation,Vorstlaan/Boulevard duSouverain 36,1170 Brussels,Belgium,Tel:(32)2 663 0600,Fax:(32)2 6630540 AsiaPacific:Rockwell Automation,Level 14,CoreF,Cyberport3,100 CyberportRoad,HongKong,Tel:(852)2887 4788,Fax:(852)2508 1846 Publication 42CA--PP001A--EN--E, March 2,2009 Copyright 2009, Rockwell Automation, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.