HK12PCT7 Reflex Sensor with Background Suppression

These sensors detect distance by measuring angles. They are particularly good at recognizing objects in front of any background. The color, shape and surface characteristics of the object have practically no influence on sensor switching performance.

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Features at a Glance

Electronic background suppression
Miniature design
Red light
Teach-in, external teach-in, RS-232 interface

Technical data

Optical Data
Range	120 mm
Setting Range	18 ... 120 mm
Switching Hysteresis	< 10 %
Light Source	Red Light
Service Life (T = +25 °C)	100,000 h
Max. Ambient Light	10,000 Lux
Light Spot Diameter	see Table 1

Electrical Data
Supply Voltage	10 ... 30 V DC
Current Consumption (Ub = 24 V)	< 25 mA
Switching Frequency	1 kHz
Response Time	500 µs
Temperature Drift	< 10 %
Temperature Range	-25 ... 60 °C
Switching Output Voltage Drop	< 2.5 V
PNP Switching Output/Switching Current	100 mA
Short Circuit Protection	yes
Reverse Polarity Protection	yes
Overload Protection	yes
Lockable	yes
Teach Mode	HT, VT
Protection Class	III

Mechanical Data
Setting Method	Teach-In
Housing Material	Plastic
Full Encapsulation	yes
Degree of Protection	IP67
Connection	M8 × 1; 4-pin
Weight	15 g

Output
PNP NO/NC switchable	yes
RS-232 with Adapterbox	yes

Standards and certificates

Table 1
Detection Range	30 mm	75 mm	120 mm
Light Spot Diameter	4 mm	6 mm	10 mm

Connection Diagram

Switching Distance Deviation
Typical characteristic curve based on white, 90 % remission Sr = Switching Distance dSr = Switching Distance Change black 6 % remission grey 18 % remission