Through-beam · 15 m · Red LED · NPN
MV-PE5101
Vision Components
Selection question
Object colour, surface, size, background and available mounting positions determine whether a photoelectric sensor switches consistently. Start with the optical arrangement and actual detection distance. Then match the electrical output to the PLC input.
Through-beam models use a separate transmitter and receiver and require access on both sides. Retro-reflective models need a reflector. Diffuse-reflective models use light returned by the object. The time-of-flight model measures distance with an infrared Class 1 laser.
Select through-beam for an interrupted light path, retro-reflective when a reflector can be fitted, diffuse-reflective when only one sensor side is available, or time-of-flight when distance measurement reduces dependence on reflected intensity.
The supplied combinations cover nominal distances from 5 mm to 30 m. Treat this as a selection boundary. Confirm usable range with the specified target and the real mounting geometry.
Red and infrared LEDs are used across the range. The time-of-flight model uses a 905 nm infrared Class 1 laser. Check interaction with transparent, reflective or very dark products during testing.
Choose NPN or PNP to match the PLC input circuit and site standard. The time-of-flight variant provides an NPN/PNP configuration. Check switching mode and residual voltage in the selected SKU specifications.
The selector contains only the 19 supplied combinations. Response time, target definition, adjustment method and electrical limits remain SKU specifications.
Validate the complete sensing arrangement at the intended mounting position.
Use measured production data. The sensor price alone does not determine payback.
| Brand | Hikrobot |
|---|---|
| Category | Photoelectric sensor |
| Model | MV-PE5101 |
| Detection method | Through-beam |
| Light source | Red LED |
| Output type | NPN |
| Sensing range | 15 m |
| Detection method | Through-beam |
| Light source | Red LED |
| Output type | NPN |
| Sensing range | 15 m |
| Detecting distance | 15 m |
| Indicator | Operation indicator: orange (receiver) Stability indicator: green (receiver) Power indicator: orange (transmitter) |
| Light source | Red LED 660 nm |
| Material code | 316300072 |
| Operating current | ≤ 20 mA |
| Output | NPN-NO/NC (supports light-on/dark-on switch) |
| Repeatability perpendicular to sensing axis | ≤ 0.5 mm |
| Response time | ≤ 500 μs |
| Sensing target | Opaque object above Φ15 mm |
| Supply voltage | 12 VDC to 24 VDC ± 10%, including Ripple (P-P) 10% or less |
| Weight | Transmitter: approx. 45 g (0.1 lb.) (including cable) Receiver: approx. 45 g (0.1 lb.) (including cable) |
Use a through-beam model when a transmitter and receiver can be mounted opposite each other. Detection occurs when the object interrupts the beam. The supplied models have nominal ranges of 15 m or 30 m, depending on the SKU.
It requires a reflector opposite the sensor. The object is detected when it interrupts the returned light. Verify the specified target, reflector position and response to transparent or reflective products.
These sensors use light reflected by the object. Surface colour, gloss, angle, size and the background therefore influence the switching point. Validate the selected range with representative products.
MV-PE5715 measures distance using a 905 nm infrared Class 1 laser. Its documented detecting distance is 50 mm to 5000 mm, and it has a selectable 500 μs or 10 ms response time.
Match the sensor output to the PLC input circuit and the electrical standard used on the machine. Also check supply voltage, operating current, switching mode and residual voltage in the exact SKU documentation.
No. It is a model-selection value tied to the documented target and conditions. Acceptance should be based on stable detection of representative products across the required positions, speeds, backgrounds and contamination levels.
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