Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.06.99)
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Photoelectrics
Retro-reflective, Polarized
Type PA3P
Type Selection
Range: 3 m
Polarized modulated, visible red light
Adjustable sensitivity
Rated operational voltage: 10 to 30 VDC
Output: 200 mA, NPN or PNP
Make and break switching funct., with LED indication
Protection: Reverse polarity, short circuit, overload
Operating frequency: 1 kHz
High immunity to ambient light
18 x 36 x 63 mm metal housing, IP 67
Quick mounting system
Ordering Key
Product Description
Polarized, retro-reflective pho-
toelectric switch. Range 3 m.
Reliable detection through
narrow beam. Quick mount-
ing in 4 positions with includ-
ed mounting rail. Sturdy metal
housing. IP 67. 2 m PVC cab-
le connection or standard M
12 plug.
Type
Function
Output type
Connection type
Housing
Ordering no.
Ordering no.
Ordering no.
Ordering no.
W x H x D
Option
NPN/plug
PNP/cable
PNP/plug
Rated
Make & break swit.
Make & break swit.
Make & break swit.
Make & break swit.
operating
dist. (S
n
)
18 x 36 x 63
PA 3P NPA
PA 3P NPA-1
PA 3P PPA
PA 3P PPA-1
3 m
Note: Plugs and reflectors to be ordered separately.
Rated operating dist. (S
n
)
3 m, with reflector
type ER 22, ref. target
Temperature drift
0.4%/K
Rated operational volt. (U
B
)
10 to 40 VDC (ripple incl.)
Ripple (U
rpp
)
10%
Output current
Continuous (I
e
)
200 mA
Short-time (I)
200 mA,
Max. load capacity 100 nF
No load supply current (I
o
)
40 mA
OFF-state current (I
r
)
Max. 100
A
Voltage drop (U
d
)
2.5 VDC
Protection
Reverse polarity, overload
short-circuit, transients
Transient voltage
1 kV/0.5 J
Sensitivity
Adjustable, 20 turn pot
Light source
GaAlAs LED 660 nm
Light type
visible red polarized,
modulated, synchronized
Optical angle
1
Light spot size
65 mm at 2m
Ambient light
Max. 10,000 lux
Operating frequency (f)
1000 Hz,light/dark ratio 1:2
Response time
OFF-ON (t
ON
)
660
s
ON-OFF (t
OFF
)
330
s
Power ON delay (t
v
)
Typ. 100 ms
Indication
Output ON
LED, yellow
Environment
Overvoltage category
III (IEC 60664/60664A;
60947-1)
Pollution degree
3 (IEC 60664/60664A;
60947-1)
Degree of protection
IP 67 (IEC 60529; 60947-1)
Temperature
Operating
-20 to +60C (-4 to 140F)
Storage
-30 to + 70C (-22 to 158F)
Specifications
PA3P NPA-1
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Specifications are subject to change without notice (25.06.99)
Object present
Yes
No
Yes
No
LED
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
Load
Non-active Active
Active Non-active
Output NPN
High
Low
Low
High
Output PNP
Low
High
High
Low
PA3P
Specifications (cont.)
Truth Table
Make switching
Break switching
Operation Diagram
Vibration
10 to 150 Hz, 0.5 mm/7.5 g
(IEC 60068-2-6)
Shock
2 x 1 m & 100 x 0.5 m
(IEC 60068-2-32)
Dielectric voltage
500 VAC (rms)
Housing material
Body
Aluminium, anodized
Front
Polycarb., glass-reinforced
Back Polycarbonate,
black
Lenses
Acrylic
Mounting rail APA-3
Aluminium, anodized
Mounting bracket APA-2
Iron, black
Connection
Cable
2 m, 4 x 0.35 mm
2
,
5.2 mm, oilproof PVC,
Note: Other lengths on
request
Plug
CONH1A-..
Weight
175 g cable version
85 g plug version
Delivery Contents
Photoelectric switch: PA3P.
Rail mounting bracket APA-3
Screwdriver for adjustments, 77-000
Installation instruction
Packaging: Carton box
Dimensions
LED
Sensitivity
PA3P...-1
LED
PA 3P
Sensitivity
Accessories
Reflectors: ER series.
Adjustable mounting bracket APA-2 with two
M 3 x 10 mm screws, washers and M 3 nuts
Plugs: Standard M 12, CONH1A-.. serie.
Wiring Diagrams
PNP
NPN
BN
BU
APA-3
Power Supply
Light recived
Output + LED ON, P. 3. .PA
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