PEPPERL FUCHS GL30 Photoelectric Slot Sensor Owner’s Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Pepperl Fuchs
Table of Contents
Photoelectric slot sensor
GL30-IR/32/40a/98a
GL30 Photoelectric Slot Sensor
- Optimized for the detection of small parts
- High switching frequency
- Multiple device installation possible, no mutual interference (no cross-talk)
- Sensitivity adjuster and light-on/dark-on changeover switch as standard features of this series
- Infrared light
- Degree of protection IP67
- cULus approval
- Diecast zinc housing, powder coated
Photoelectric slot sensor, zinc pressure diecast housing, 30 mm slot width, infrared light, light/dark on, sensitivity adjuster, DC version, PNP output, 3 pin M8 plug
Function
Photoelectric slot sensors offer vast installation benefits thanks to their housing design. When it comes to operation, these new generation devices boast features such as high resolution, high repeatability, automatic signal threshold adjustment, ambient light resistance, and detection of and/or light transmission through transparent objects. Cross-talk protection enables parallel installation of devices despite extremely high switching frequency. These characteristics guarantee reliable detection of small parts, from 0.3 mm, across the entire detection range, even in very fast moving applications.
Dimensions
| L1| L2| L3| L4| L5
---|---|---|---|---|---
GL30…| 30| 50| 35| 60| 33
GL50…| 50| 70| 55| 80| 53
GL80…| 80| 100| 55| 80| 83
Technical Data
General specifications
Light source| IRED
Light type| modulated infrared light
Tests| EN 60947-5-2
Target size| 0.3 mm
Slot width| 30 mm
Slot depth| 35 mm
Ambient light limit| 100000 Lux
Functional safety related parameters
MTTFd| 1290 a
Mission Time (TM)| 20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)| 0%
Indicators/operating means
Function indicator| LED red in connector
Control elements| Sensitivity adjuster, light/dark switch
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage| UB 10 … 30 V DC, class 2
Ripple| 10%
No-load supply current| I0 ≤ 15 mA
Output
Switching type| light/dark on
Signal output| 1 PNP, short-circuit protected, open collector
Switching voltage| max. 30 V DC
Switching current| max. 100 mA
Repeat accuracy| 0.05 mm
Switching frequency| f 2 kHz
Response time| ≤ 250 µs
Conformity
Product standard| EN 60947-5-2
Approvals and certificates
CE conformity| CE
EAC conformity| TR CU 020/2011
UL approval| cULus
CCC approval| CCC approval / marking not required for products rated ≤36 V
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature| -20 … 60 °C (-4 … 140 °F)
Storage temperature| -20 … 75 °C (-4 … 167 °F)
Mechanical specifications
Degree of protection| IP67
Connection| M8 connector, 3-pin
Material
Housing| powder coated diecast zinc
Optical face| glass
Mass| 60 g
Connection Assignment
Wire colors in accordance with EN 60947-5-2
| 1 | BN | (brown) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BU | (blue) |
| 4 | BK | (black) |
Assembly
| 1 | Functional display red |
|---|---|
| 2 | Light-/dark switch |
| 3 | Sensitivity adjuster |
Application
Accessories
| V3-WM-2M-PUR| Female cord set single-ended M8 angled A-coded, 3-pin, PUR
cable grey
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Operating principle
Photoelectric slot sensors are photoelectric sensors that operate according to
the thru-beam sensor principle. The transmitter sends signals directly to the
receiver. If an object breaks the light beam, the switching element function
is triggered. The special U-shaped design means the transmitter and receiver
can be accommodated in one housing, which ensures high resistance to
vibrations. In contrast to standard thru-beam sensors, photoelectric slot
sensors have the added advantage of not requiring complex electrical
installation, as only one device needs to be connected. Also, adjustment of
the optical axes is not necessary.
Application
- Small part detection, from object size 0.3 mm
- Can also be used for systems with strong vibrations
- Detection of small needles in transparent hollow needles
- Counting of small parts on conveyors
- Feed and correct separation verification
- Web edge control
- Elevator car position in elevators
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Release date: 2022-02-07
Date of issue: 2022-02-07
Filename: 198052_eng.p
References
- Pepperl+Fuchs International. Industrial Sensors, Factory Automation, Process Automation, Intrinsic Safety, Explosion Protection
- Pepperl+Fuchs International. Industrial Sensors, Factory Automation, Process Automation, Intrinsic Safety, Explosion Protection