The Optical Sensor 2 series is classified as a Universal, micro switching sensor within the optical sensors product range. This sensor is categorized as a photoelectric sensor and/or diffuse sensor with a cubic housing.

Key specifications and functions of the 2 series optical sensor include:

Technical Specifications

• Design and Size: It has compact dimensions of 8 mm (W) x 23.1 mm (H) x 12 mm (D).
• Supply Voltage (UB): It operates on 10 to 30 V, DC power.
• Outputs and Connections: It features transistor switching outputs and offers connection types including cable, cable with M8 connector, or cable with M12 connector.
• Robustness: The housing is made of plastic and provides a degree of protection of IP 67.
• Operating Temperature: It is designed for operation in an ambient temperature range of -30 °C to 55 °C.

Operating Principles and Performance

The 2 series is available in several photoelectric configurations:

1. Throughbeam Photoelectric Sensor:

   • Minimum/maximum operating range limit: 0 m to 2 m.
   • Light source: Red LED.
   • Switching frequency: 385 Hz.

2. Retro-reflective Photoelectric Sensor:

   • Minimum/maximum operating range limit: 0.07 m to 4 m.
   • Light source: Red LED.
   • Switching frequency: 700 Hz.
   • Operational controls: 270° potentiometer.

3. Energetic Diffuse Sensor:

   • Minimum/maximum operating range limit: 0 m to 0.7 m.
   • Light source: Red LED.
   • Switching frequency: 500 Hz.
   • Operational controls: Multiturn potentiometer.

4. Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression:

   • Minimum/maximum operating range limit: 0.001 m to 0.06 m.
   • Light source: Red LED.
   • Switching frequency: 700 Hz.
   • Operational controls: Multiturn potentiometer.

The 2 series also supports the "Small light spot (S)" function.