# Laser Distance Sensor, 100m, NPN/PNP/Push Pull, 100mA, 18 to 30VDC, Dx100 Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/DL100-21AA2103/laser-distance-sensor-100m-npn-pnp-push-pull-100ma
**SKU**: DL100-21AA2103
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €2556.0600
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 57 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Ip Rating | IP65 |
| Output Type | NPN / PNP, Push Pull |
| Sensor Type | Long Range Distance Sensor |
| Light Source | Red Laser |
| Product Range | Dx100 Series |
| Qualification | - |
| Sensing Method | Reflective |
| Connection Method | M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 100m |
| Sensor Output Type | NPN / PNP, Push Pull |
| Supply Voltage Max | 30VDC |
| Supply Voltage Min | 18VDC |
| Sensing Distance Max | 100m |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 18V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 75°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -20°C |

## Datasheet

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DL100-21AA2103 Dx100 

**LONG RANGE DISTANCE SENSORS** 

**DL100-21AA2103 | Dx100** LONG RANGE DISTANCE SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

||**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|
||DL100-21AA2103|1052688|
||Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/Dx100||
|Illustration may differ|||



## Detailed technical data 

## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage Vs**|DC 18 V ... 30 V, limit values|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|5 Vpp 1)|
|**Initialization time**|Typ. 1.5 s2)|
|**Housing material**|Metal (Aluminum die cast)|
|**Window material**|Plastic (PMMA)|
|**Connection type**|Male connector, M12, SPEEDCON™ compatible|
|**Indication**|6 digit 5 x 7 dot matrix display, LEDs|
|**Weight**|Approx. 800 g (with mounting bracket: approx. 1,600 g)|
|**Current consumption**|At 24 V DC < 250 mA|
|**Dimensions (W x H x D)**|69.4 mm x 82.5 mm x 100.2 mm|
|**Modulation frequency**|Fix|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP65|
|**Protection class**|III|



1) May not fall short of or exceed VS tolerances. 

2) After loss of reflector < 40 ms. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|101 years|101 years|
|---|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0%||



## Performance 

|**Measurement range min ... max:**|0.15 m ... 100 m, on “diamond grade” reflective tape|
|---|---|
|**Target**|Reflector|
|**Resolution**|0.1 mm, 0.125 mm, 1 mm, 10 mm, 100 mm|
|**Repeatability**|0.5 mm1)|



- 1) Statistical error 1 σ, environmental conditions constant, min. warm-up time 10 min. 

- 2) From 150 mm ... 180 mm measuring range the accuracy can reach ± 4 mm. 

- 3) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C. 

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|**Accuracy**|± 2 mm2)|
|---|---|
|**Response time**|2 ms|
|**Measurement cycle time**|1 ms|
|**Output time**|1 ms|
|**Light source**|Laser, red3)<br>visible red light|
|**Laser class**|2, complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for the conformance according to<br>“Laser Notice No. 50” from June 24, 2007 (IEC 60825-1:2014, EN 60825-1:2014)|
|**Typ. light spot size (distance)**|5 mm + (2 mm x distance in m)|
|**Max. movement speed**|15 m/s|
|**Acceleration (max.)**|≤ 15 m/s²|



1) Statistical error 1 σ, environmental conditions constant, min. warm-up time 10 min. 2) From 150 mm ... 180 mm measuring range the accuracy can reach ± 4 mm. 

3) Average service life: 100,000 h at TU = +25 °C. 

## Interfaces 

|**Serial**|✔, RS-422|
|---|---|
|**Digital output**||
|Number|21)|
|Type|Push-pull: PNP/NPN|
|Function|Distance: Distance switching output<br>Speed; Speed output<br>Service: Warning message as the sensor ages, if the damping value is exceeded (for example<br>when contaminated, if the permitted interior device temperature is exceeded or undercut, if<br>the measured value has a plausibility error, if the laser is not ready for operation, if the heating<br>is switched on<br>Laser off<br>Preset|
|Maximum output current IA|≤ 100 mA2)|
|**Multifunctional input (MF)**|1 x MF13)|



1) HIGH = > VS - 3 V / LOW = < 2 V. 

2) Max. 100 nF/20 mH. 3) HIGH > 12 V / LOW < 3 V. 

## Ambient data 

|**Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)**|EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-41)|
|---|---|
|**Ambient temperature, operation**|–20 °C ... +55 °C2)<br>–20 °C ... +75 °C, operation with cooling case2)|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +75 °C|
|**Effect of air pressure**|0.3 ppm/hPa|
|**Effect of air temperature**|1 ppm/K|
|**Temperature drift**|Typ. 0.1 mm/K|
|**Typ. Ambient light immunity**|≤ 100,000 lx|
|**Mechanical load**|Shock: (EN 600 68-2-27)<br>Sine: (EN 600 68-2-6)<br>Noise: (EN 600 68-2-64)|



1) This is a Class A device. This device can cause radio interference in living quarters. 

2) Temperatures < –10 °C require warm-up time of typ. 7 minutes. 

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## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270801|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270801|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270801|
|**ECLASS 6.2**|27270801|
|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270801|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270801|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270801|
|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270801|
|**ECLASS 10.0**|27270801|
|**ECLASS 11.0**|27270801|
|**ECLASS 12.0**|27270916|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC001825|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC001825|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC001825|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC001825|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|41111613|



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Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

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- ② Optical axis, receiver 

- ③ Zero level 

- ④ Threaded mounting hole M5 

- ⑤ Status LED [status] 

- ⑥ Display 

- ⑦ Control elements 

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## Recommended accessories 

Other models and accessories www.sick.com/Dx100 

|a|**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Sets and kits<br>~~Sa~~<br>~~|~~||||
|~~Sa~~|Accessory kit for upgrade from DME3000 SSI/RS-422 to Dx100 SSI/RS-422<br>~~Sa~~<br>~~|~~|DME3000 Dx100<br>SSI/RS-422<br>upgrade kit|2065223|
|~~Sa~~<br>~~=~~|Accessory kit for upgrade from DME4000/5000 SSI/RS-422 to Dx100 SSI/RS-422<br>~~Sa~~<br>~~|~~<br>~~—lUllUlmlllltltltCCUd~~|DME4000/5000<br>Dx100 SSI/RS-<br>422 upgrade kit<br>~~—lUllUlmlllltltltCCUd~~|2065221<br>~~—lUllUlmlllltltltCCUd~~|
|Distributors<br>~~=—lUllUlmlllltltltCCUd~~<br>~~~~~~<br>~~4,~~||||
|~~~~~~|Head A: female connector, M12, 8-pin, A-coded<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: PUR, 2 m<br>~~4,~~|YF2A28-<br>020XXXXLEAX<br>Y-junctions<br>~~4,~~|6048329|
|Plug connectors and cables<br>~~~~~~<br>~~4,~~||||
|~~Ne~~|Head A: female connector, M12, 8-pin, straight<br>Head B: Flying leads<br>Cable: PUR, halogen-free, shielded, 5 m<br>~~Ne~~|YF2A68-<br>050XXXXLEAX<br>~~Ne~~|6032449<br>~~Ne~~|
|~~Ne~~|• **Connection type head A:**Male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, D-coded<br>• **Connection type head B:**Male connector, RJ45, 8-pin, straight<br>• **Signal type:**PROFINET<br>• **Cable:**5 m, 4-wire, AWG22, PUR, halogen-free<br>• **Description:**PROFINET, shielded<br>~~Ne~~|SSL-2J04-G05MZ<br>~~Ne~~|6035389<br>~~Ne~~|
|~~Ne~~<br>~~~~~|Head A: female connector, M12, 8-pin, angled, A-coded<br>~~Ne~~<br>~~|~~|YG2A88-<br>050XXXM2A88<br>~~Ne~~<br>~~|~~<br>~~lO~~|6049328<br>~~Ne~~<br>~~=~~|
|||YG2A88-<br>C60XXXM2A88<br>~~| ~~<br>~~—c~~<br>~~lO~~|6048801<br> ~~=~~<br>~~—c~~|
|Reflectors<br>~~—c~~<br>~~lO~~<br>~~t.:.~~<br>~~8~~||||
|~~t.:.~~<br>~~aE~~|Reflector plate, “diamond grade” reflective tape, 330 mm x 330 mm, base plate materi-<br>al: aluminum, screw connection, Screw-on, 4 hole mounting<br>~~t.:.~~<br>~~8~~<br>~~stri‘t‘i‘<‘é‘(é(é(é#é(cOC(;?))|kTH~~<br>~~aE~~|PL240DG<br>~~stri‘t‘i‘<‘é‘(é(é(é#é(cOC(;?))|kTH~~<br>|1017910<br>~~stri‘t‘i‘<‘é‘(é(é(é#é(cOC(;?))|kTH~~<br>|
|~~t.:.~~<br>~~aE~~|Reflector plate, “diamond grade” reflective tape, 665 mm x 665 mm, base plate materi-<br>al: aluminum, screw connection, Screw-on, 4 hole mounting<br>~~t.:.~~<br>~~8~~<br>~~stri‘t‘i‘<‘é‘(é(é(é#é(cOC(;?))|kTH~~<br>~~aE—hChlmUmUUUC«mOO~~|PL560DG<br>~~stri‘t‘i‘<‘é‘(é(é(é#é(cOC(;?))|kTH~~<br>~~—hChlmUmUUUC«mOO~~|1016806<br>~~stri‘t‘i‘<‘é‘(é(é(é#é(cOC(;?))|kTH~~<br>~~—hChlmUmUUUC«mOO~~|
|Terminal and alignment brackets<br>~~aE—hChlmUmUUUC«mOO~~<br>~~ez~~<br>~~>~~<br>~~i~~||||
|~~ez~~|Alignment unit for Dx100, incl. mounting material, steel, zinc coated<br>~~ez~~|BEF-AH-DX100<br>~~>~~|2058653<br>~~i~~|



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## SICK At A GlAnCe 

SICK is one of the leading manufacturers of intelligent sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications. A unique range of products and services creates the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents and preventing damage to the environment. 

We have extensive experience in a wide range of industries and understand their processes and requirements. With intelligent sensors, we can deliver exactly what our customers need. In application centers in Europe, Asia and North America, system solutions are tested and optimized in accordance with customer specifications. All this makes us a reliable supplier and development partner. 

Comprehensive services complete our offering: SICK lifetime Services provide support throughout the machine life cycle and ensure safety and productivity. 

For us, that is “Sensor Intelligence.” 

## WOrldWIde preSenCe: 

Contacts and other locations www.sick.com 

SICK AG | Waldkirch | Germany | www.sick.com 



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