Installation Instructions

RightSightt PHOTOSWITCHR Photoelectric Sensors

Polarized Standard Sharp Cutoff Background Suppression Glass Fiber Transmitted Beam Ì
Retroreflective Retroreflective Diffuse Diffuse 50mm (2in) 100mm (4in) Optic 20m Receiver 4m Receiver
Sensing Distance 3m (9.8ft) 4.5m (14.7ft) 500mm (20in) <127mm (5in) 50mm (2in) 100mm (4in) Varies w/FO cable 20m (60ft) 4m (13ft)
Field of View 7_ 2.5_ 5_ 7_ 20_ 8_ Varies w/FO cable 7_ 7_
O ical
Optic

Transmitting LED Visible Red 660nm Visible Red 660nm Infrared 880nm
Sensitivity Adjustment no no yes no yes no
Housing/Lens Material Specially formulated polymer/Acrylic
ical

Connection Type (-A2) 2m PVC, 300V cable, (-F4) 4Ćpin DC micro QD on six inch pigtail, (-G4) 4Ćpin AC micro QD on six inch pigtail
M hanic

LED Indicators See table below

Mech

Supplied Accessories One 18mm mounting nut, two on fiber optic models
Optional Accessories See accessories for mounting brackets, reflectors, apertures, fiber optic cables, cordsets, and patchcords
-25_ to +55_C (-13_ to +131_F) > 132V AC/DC
Operating Temperature
-25_ to +70_C (-13_ to +158_F) < 132V AC/DC
ntal
ment

Operating Environment NEMA 3R, 4X, 6P, IP67; 8270kPa (1200psi) washdown
En ironm

Vibration/Shock 5g, 10-55Hz, 1mm amplitude, meets or exceeds IEC 947-5-2 / 30G, 1ms pulse duration, meets or exceeds IEC 947-5-2
Envir

Relative Humidity 95%

Approvals UL, CSA, CE for all applicable directives
Catalog Number
42EF-P2MNB-a Ċ 42EF-D1MNAK-a 42EF-S1MNA-a 42EF-B1MNBC-a 42EF-B1MNBE-a 42EF-G1MNA-a 42EF-R9MNB-a 42EF-R9MNBV-a
Se sors

Complementary LO & DO NPN

DC Senso

Complementary LO & DO PNP 42EF-P2MPB-a Ċ 42EF-D1MPAK-a 42EF-S1MPA-a 42EF-B1MPBC-a 42EF-B1MPBE-a 42EF-G1MPA-a 42EF-R9MPB-a 42EF-R9MPBV-a
DO NPN & PNP 42EF-P2KBB-a 42EF-U2KBB-a 42EF-D1KBAK-a 42EF-S1KBA-a 42EF-B1KBBC-a 42EF-B1KBBE-a 42EF-G1KBA-a 42EF-R9KBB-a 42EF-R9KBBV-a
LO NPN & PNP 42EF-P2JBB-a 42EF-U2JBB-a 42EF-D1JBAK-a 42EF-S1JBA-a 42EF-B1JBBC-a 42EF-B1JBBE-a 42EF-G1JBA-a 42EF-R9JBB-a 42EF-R9JBBV-a
Voltage/Current/Power Consumption 10.8 to 30VDC @ 35mA maximum (1W maximum)
Sensor Protection Input reverse polarity, over voltage, false pulse protected, output shortĆcircuit (SCP) to 100mA, overload
ors
ensors

Output Type NPN, PNP, Dual NPN and PNP

C Sen

Output Rating 30V DC @ 100mA maximum (SCP protected)

DC

Output Leakage Current 0.1mA maximum

Response Time 1ms typical, 4ms for transmitted beam models
Catalog Number
42EF-P2SCB-b 42EF-U2SCB-b 42EF-D1SCAK-b 42EF-S1SCA-b 42EF-B1SCBC-b 42EF-B1SCBE-b 42EF-G1SCA-b 42EF-R9SCB-b 42EF-R9SCBV-b
MOSFET, Dark operate output Ê
MOSFET, Light operate output Ê 42EF-P2RCB-b 42EF-U2RCB-b 42EF-D1RCAK-b 42EF-S1RCA-b 42EF-B1RCBC-b 42EF-B1RCBE-b 42EF-G1RCA-b 42EF-R9RCB-b 42EF-R9RCBV-b
MOSFET, Dark operate output Ë 42EF-P2SFB-b 42EF-U2SFB-b 42EF-D1SFAK-b 42EF-S1SFA-b 42EF-B1SFBC-b 42EF-B1SFBE-b 42EF-G1SFA-b 42EF-R9SFB-b 42EF-R9SFBV-b
nsors
rs

MOSFET, Light operate output Ë 42EF-P2RFB-b 42EF-U2RFB-b 42EF-D1RFAK-b 42EF-S1RFA-b 42EF-B1RFBC-b 42EF-B1RFBE-b 42EF-G1RFA-b 42EF-R9RFB-b 42EF-R9RFBV-b
Sens

Voltage/Current/Power Consumption 21.6 to 264V AC/DC @ 25mA maximum (1VA maximum) 21.6 to 132V AC/DC for 42EF-xxxFx-a models
AC/DC S

Sensor Protection Input reverse polarity, over voltage, false pulse protected, output shortĆcircuit (SCP) to 100mA, overload
AC/D

Output Type Light/dark operate (N.O./N.C.) MOSFET output

Output Rating
Output Leakage Current
Response Time
Ê Provide NPN output when wired as DC circuit.
Ë Provide PNP output when wired as DC circuit.
Ì Contact factory for availability of 8m range receivers.
Transmitted Beam source models: 42EF–E1EZB–a (DC) and 42EF–E1QZB–b (AC/DC)
264V AC/DC (132V AC/DC for 42EF-xxxFx-a models) @ 100mA maximum (SCP protected)
0.4mA maximum
8.3ms typical, 16ms for transmitted beam models
a = (–A2) 2m PVC, 300V cable, (–F4) 4-pin DC micro QD on six inch pigtail
b = (–A2) 2m PVC, 300V cable, (–G4) 4-pin AC micro QD on six inch pigtail

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Typical Response Curves
Polarized Retroreflective Standard Retroreflective Diffuse Sharp Cutoff Diffuse Transmitted Beam
6 100 100 100 1000
5

Operating Margin

Operating Margin
Operating Margin

Operating Margin
Operating Margin
4 20m
100
10 10 10
3
4m
2
1 1 1
1 1
0.01 0.1 1 10 0.1 1 10 0.1 1 10 100 2.54 25.4 254 0.1 1 10 100
(0.03) (0.328) (3.28) (32.8) (0.32) (3) (32.8) (0.04) (0.4) (3.9) (39) (0.1) (1.0) (10) (0.33) (3) (32) (328)
Distance to 76mm Reflector, 92-39Ċm (ft) DistanceĊm (ft) Distance to White TargetĊcm (in) Distance to White TargetĊmm (in) Distance to White TargetĊm (ft)

Polarized Retroreflective Beam Pattern Standard Retroreflective Diffuse Beam Pattern Transmitted BeamĊ4m Beam Pattern Transmitted BeamĊ20m Beam Pattern
0.2 0.5
20 150 15 0.4
Beam DiameterĊmm

Beam DiameterĊmm

Beam DiameterĊmm
0.1 0.25

Beam DiameterĊm

Beam DiameterĊm
100
10 0.12
50 5
0 0
0 0 0 -0.12
-50 -5 -0.1 -0.25
-10 -0.4
-100 -0.2 -0.5
-20 -150 -15 0 1m 2m 3m 4m 0 5m 10m 15m 20m
0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0 20 40 60 (3) (7) (10) (13) (17) (33) (50) (67)
(3) (7) (10) (3) (7) (10) (13) (16) (20) (8) (16) (24)
DistanceĊm (ft) DistanceĊm (ft) DistanceĊcm (in) DistanceĊm (ft) DistanceĊm (ft)

Background Suppression Sensors Glass Fiber Optic Sensors

Background Suppression Background Suppression Beam Pattern
1000 4 Retaining
Clip
Beam DiameterĊmm
Operating Margin

100 2
Groove in
100mm
0 100mm Sensitivity end tip
10 50mm Adjustment
50mm
-2
1
0 20 40 60 80 100 -4 Target
(0.7) (1.5) (2.3) (3.1) (3.9) 20 40 60 80 100
0 (0.7) (1.5) (2.3) (3.1) (3.9)
Distance to White TargetĊmm (in) DistanceĊmm (in)
Note: Due to the detection method, targets traveling horizontal to
Table 1ĊLED Function the sensor's optics are detected. Targets traveling vertically may
Label Color State Status not be accurately detected. For reliable background suppression,
a minimum separation distance of 6mm (0.24in) is recommended
OFF Output de energized between the target and the backgrounds.
Output
p Yellow ON Output energized
Flashing Output SCP active (DC models only) Sensor Alignment
OFF Margin < 2.5 The orange LED is an alignment aid which indicates that a margin of 2.5 has been reached. This means that the sensor is receiving at
Margin
g Orange
g ON Margin >2.5 least 2.5 times the signal strength back from the target needed to trigger an output signal. In general, it is desirable to have a higher
margin to help overcome any deteriorating environmental conditions, i.e. dust buildup on the sensor's lens. When aligning the sensor,
Flashing Output SCP active (AC models only) the best performance can be obtained if this margin indicator is illuminated with the target in place.
OFF Sensor not powered, output active, SCP active
Status Green When aligning diffuse mode sensors, ensure that the sensitivity be set at its maximum setting using the singleĆturn adjustment knob
ON Sensor powered on the front panel. Pan the sensor left, right, up, and down to center the beam on the target. It may then be necessary to decrease this
Note: For DC models output and margin LEDs alternate flashing when SCP active. setting to prevent the sensor from detecting a background object. If this problem persists, the application will require the use of a
background suppression, sharp cutoff diffuse, or retroreflective sensing mode.

Short-Circuit Protection
RightSight photoelectric sensors provide shortĆcircuit protection (SCP) on the output leads. This feature is intended to protect the
sensor from damage in the event that the output load is shorted to ground. If this condition does occur, the SCP will activate and the
orange LED will flash until the source of the short is removed (power must be reset for AC/DC models). The SCP limits are set to
100mA over the entire voltage range for both DC and AC/DC models.

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Wiring Diagrams (continued)
10.8–30V DC Sensors 21.6–264V AC/DC Sensors
Models with Dual NPN and PNP Outputs AC Wiring for 42EF–_ _ _C_ _–_ _ Models
Brown 1 Brown
+ + Blue 2 Red/White
L1 L1
White 2 White
Load Load 1 4 3
Black Black 3 Red
4 Black Load Load
Load Load 4 2
2 3
Blue 3 Blue 1
– – Brown 1 Red/Black
L2 L2
DC Micro
Cable QuickĆDisconnect
Cable QuickĆDisconnect
Models with NPN Outputs AC Wiring for 42EF–_ _ _F_ _–_ _ Models
Brown 1 Brown
+ + Brown 1 Red/Black
White 2 White L1 L1
Load Load 1 4
Black Black 3 Red
Load 4 Black Load Load
Load
2 3
Blue 3 Blue
– – Blue Red/White
L2 2 L2
DC Micro
Cable QuickĆDisconnect
DC Wiring for 42EF–_ _ _C_ _–_ _ Models
Models with PNP Outputs
Brown 1 Red/Black
Brown
+ 1 Brown
+ + +
3
Black 4 Black 1 4 Black 3 Red
Load Load Load Load 4 2
White 2 White
Load Load 2 3 Blue 2 Red/White 1
Blue 3 Blue
– –
– –
Cable QuickĆDisconnect DC Micro Cable QuickĆDisconnect

DC Wiring for 42EF–_ _ _F_ _–_ _ Models

Brown 1 Red/Black
+ +
Black 3 Red
Load Load

Blue Red/White
– 2
–
Transmitted Beam Source
AC and DC Wiring
Brown 1 Red/Black
T L1/+
T
L1/+

Blue 2 Red/White
L2/- L2/-

Cable QuickĆDisconnect
Note: All wire colors on quick-disconnect models shown refer to Allen-Bradley cordsets.

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Sensor Dimensions—mm (inches)
AC/DC 34.5 DC
(1.36) 34.5
20.5 27 (1.36)
(0.81) (1.06) 20.5 27
Sensitivity Adjustment (0.81)
10 (1.06)
(Diffuse and Glass
(0.40) 32.7 10
Fiber Optic Only)
(1.29) (0.40)
69 32.7
(2.72) (1.29)
46.7
9.6 49.7 (1.84)
(0.38) 27.5
4 (1.96) 10 9.6 (1.08)
26.5 (0.16) Indicators (0.38) 4
(1.04) (0.40)
M18 X 1.0 Thread (0.16)
19
19 (0.75) 3.6 (0.145) Diameter
(0.75) M18 X 1.0 Thread Clearance for #6-32
3.6 (0.145) Diameter 18mm mounting nut
16.5 Screw (2 Places)
Clearance for #6-32
16.5 2m (6.56ft) Screw (2 Places) (0.65)
(0.65) Cable

Accessories
Straight Bracket #60–2656 Right Angle Bracket #60–2657 Swivel/Tilt Bracket #60–2649 Apertures
10_Adjustment in (Transmitted Beam and
Each Direction
Retroreflective Sensing Modes
Only)

57.15
(2.25)

28.6
(1.125)

7.95
Note: 18mm nut must be installed
(0.31)
prior to installing aperture if threads
on optics snout are to be used.
50.08 1mm Qty. 20 #60-2660
(2.0) 2mm Qty. 20 #60-2661
4mm Qty. 20 #60-2662
AccessoriesĊDescription Catalog Number Aperture Set (4 each) #60-2659

Mounting Kit 60-2716

Clamp Style Bracket 871A-BP18
Flush Mount Adaptor 60-2590
Notes
Field Mount Terminal ChamberĊ4Ćpin DC Micro 871A-TS4-DM
1. Damage may occur to sensor housing if torque above 20in-lb is applied to the
Field Mount Terminal ChamberĊ3Ćpin AC Micro 871A-TS3-RM 18mm locknut.
CordsetĊ2m (6.5 ft), 4Ćpin DC Micro 889D-F4AC-2 2. Fiber optic sensors come with 2 18mm locknuts (75012–025–01). All other
RightSight sensor come with one thick 18mm locknut (75012–097–01).
CordsetĊ2m (6.5 ft), 4Ćpin AC Micro 889R-F4AEA-2
3. Optional mounting kit (60–2716) comes with two 75012–025–01, one
ReflectorĊ1.25 inch diameter 92-47 75012–097–01 locknut, internal tooth star washer, and screws/nuts for through-
ReflectorĊ3 inch diameter 92-39 hole mounting.

Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Bifurcated, 5/16in threaded 43GR-TBB25SL

Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Individual, 5/16in threaded 43FT-TBB25SL

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