BEN Series Photoelectric Sensor

Product Overview

  • Small and universal voltage type
  • Easy installation with LED indicators
  • Able to set the operation mode by switch
    (Light ON/Dark ON)
  • Able to check the operation status by stable LED
    indicator and output LED indicator
  • Built-in IC photo diode for ambient light and electrical noise

Specifications (AC/DC Power, Relay Contact Output)

Model BEN10M-TFR BEN5M-MFR BEN3M-PFR BEN500-DFR
Type Through-Beam Retroreflective Retroreflective (polarizing) Diffuse-Reflective
Detecting Distance 10m 0.1 ∼ 5m 0.1 ∼ 3m 500mm
Detecting Target Opaque Materials of min ø 16mm Opaque Materials of min ø 60mm Transparent, Translucent, Opaque materials
Hysteresis Max 20% at detecting distance
Response Time Max 20ms
Power Supply 24 – 240VAC ± 10% 50/60Hz • 24 – 240VDC ± 10% (Ripple P-P: Max 10%)
Light Source Infrared LED (modulated) Red LED (modulated: 660nm) Infrared LED (modulated)
Sensitivity Adjustment Adjustable VR
Operation Mode Selectable Light ON or Dark ON by switch
Control Output Relay contact output (contact capacity: 30VDC 3A resistive load, 250VAC 3A resistive load, Relay contact composition: 1c)
Relay Life Cycle Mechanically: Min 50,000,000 • Electrically: Min 100,000
Light Receiving Element Built-in IC type photo diode
Weight 12.5oz 7.34oz 6.88oz
Dimensions

Specifications (DC Power, Solid-State Output)

Model BEN10M-TDT BEN5M-MDT BEN3M-PDT BEN500-DDT
Type Through-Beam Retroreflective Retroreflective (polarizing) Diffuse-Reflective
Detecting Distance 10m 0.1 ∼ 5m 0.1 ∼ 3m 500mm
Detecting Target Opaque Materials of min ø 16mm Opaque Materials of min ø 60mm Transparent, Translucent, Opaque materials
Hysteresis Max 20% at detecting distance
Response Time Max 1ms
Power Supply 12 – 24VDC ± 10% (Ripple P-P: Max 10%)
Light Source Infrared LED (modulated) Red LED (modulated: 660nm) Infrared LED (modulated)
Sensitivity Adjustment Adjustable VR
Operation Mode Selectable Light ON or Dark ON by switch
Control Output NPN/PNP 2 Output

• NPN Open Collector Output (Load Voltage: Max 30VDC, Load Current: Max 200mA, Residual Voltage: Max 1V)

• PNP Open Collector Output (Output Voltage: Min [Power Supply – 2.5]V, Load Current: Max 200mA)

Circuit Protection Reverse polarity protection, Short-circuit protection
Light Receiving Element Built-in IC type photo diode
Weight 12.06oz 7.05oz 6.60oz
Dimensions

Data Sheets

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BEN Series Manual 384 KB Download

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