# Photoelectric Sensor, 900 mm, PNP, 4 Pin M12 Connector, 10 to 30 VDC, ZoneControl Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/IRT-P212C73/photoelectric-sensor-900-mm-pnp-4-pin-m12
**SKU**: IRT-P212C73
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €170.4400
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 43 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (21-Jan-2025) |
| Product Range | ZoneControl Series |
| Sensing Method | Background Suppression, Proximity |
| Connection Method | 4 Pin M12 Connector |
| Sensing Range Max | 900mm |
| Sensor Output Type | PNP |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4398823/)

IRT-P212C73 ZoneControl 

**MULTITASK PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**IRT-P212C73 | ZoneControl** MULTITASK PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

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## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

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|Functional principle|Photoelectric proximity sensor|
|Functional principle detail|Background suppression|
|Actuator|Electrical|
|Max. number of sensors|Approx. 30|[1)]|
|Approx. 50|[2)]|
|Logical principle of operation|Single accumulation|
|Type of Release|Single release, block (slug) release|
|Dimensions (W x H x D)|20.6 mm x 99.2 mm x 48.9 mm|
|Sensing range max.|60 mm ... 900 mm|
|Sensing range|60 mm ... 900 mm|
|Focus|7°|
|Type of light|Infrared light|
|Light source|LED|[3)]|
|Light spot size (distance)|Ø 20 mm (500 mm)|
|Angle of dispersion|7°|
|Adjustment|Potentiometer, 9 turns|
|Special applications|ZoneControl|

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- 1) When powerd from the end of the IR daisy chain. 

- 2) When powerd from center of the IR daisy chain. 

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

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## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage UB**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp 2)|
|**Current consumption**|20 mA3)|
|**Switching output**|PNP|
|**Signal voltage PNP HIGH/LOW**|Approx. VS– 0.5 V / 0 V|
|**Output current Imax.**|≤ 100 mA|
|**Response time**|2 ms|
|**Switching frequency**|250 Hz|
|**Connection type**|Male connector M12, 4-pin|
|**Connection type for daisy chain**|Cable with female connector, M12, 4-pin 2 m|
|**Circuit protection**|A4)<br>C5)<br>D6)|
|**Protection class**|III|
|**Weight**|175 g|
|**Housing material**|Plastic, ABS|
|**Enclosure rating**|IP67|
|**Shock and vibration resistance**|According to IEC 68|
|**Ambient operating temperature**|–40 °C ... +60 °C|
|**Ambient temperature, storage**|–40 °C ... +75 °C|
|**UL File No.**|NRKH.E189383 & NRKH7.E189383|
|**Mode of operation solenoid valve**|HIGH to Drive|



1) Limit values. 

2) May not exceed or fall below Uv tolerances. 

- 3) Without load and valve deenergized. 

4) A = VS connections reverse-polarity protected. 5) C = interference suppression. 6) D = outputs overcurrent and short-circuit protected. 

## Safety-related parameters 

|**MTTFD**|771 years|
|---|---|
|**DCavg**|0 %|



## Classifications 

|**ECLASS 5.0**|27270904|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 5.1.4**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 6.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 6.2**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 7.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 8.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 8.1**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 9.0**|27270904|
|**ECLASS 10.0**|27270904|



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|**ECLASS 11.0**|27270904|
|---|---|
|**ECLASS 12.0**|27270903|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002719|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



## Connection diagram 

xC7x: Flying Leads Brown / Braun = Q ACTUATOR White / Weiß = 0 VDC 

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## Light spot size 

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Diameter in mm (inch)<br>Ø 5 Ø 20 Ø 32<br>(0.20) Ø 14 (0.79) Ø 26 (1.26)<br>(0.55) (1.02)<br>0 (11.81)300 (19.69) [500] (27.56)700 (35.43) [900]<br>Distance in mm (inch)<br>Sensor<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Sensing range diagram 

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1 30 900<br>2 20 900<br>0 200 400 600 800 1,000<br>(7.87) (15.75) (23.62) (31.5) (39.37)<br>Distance in mm (inch)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Sensing range max. 

- ① Sensing range on black, 5 % remission 

- ② Sensing range on white, 90% remission factor 

Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) IR, for Motor Driven Rollers (MDR) 

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- ① LED 

- ② Potentiometer 

- ③ Fixing hole 

- ④ Center of optical axis, sender 

- ⑤ Series connection, cable with female connector 

- ⑥ Connection for motor 

- ⑦ Center of optical axis, receiver 

- ⑧ Male connector M12, 4-pin 

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## Recommended accessories 

> Other models and accessories > www.sick.com/ZoneControl 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Mounting bracket, steel, zinc coated, mounting hardware included|BEF-WK-WTR|2051786|
|||BEF-WN-RT/IRT|2074621|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||• **Connection type head A:**Female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded|YF2A14-|2096235|
||• **Connection type head B:**Flying leads|050VB3XLEAX||
||• **Signal type:**Sensor/actuator cable|||
||• **Cable:**5 m, 4-wire, PVC|||
||• **Description:**Sensor/actuator cable, unshielded|||
||• **Application:**Zones with chemicals|||
||• **Connection type head A:**Male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight|STE-1204-G|6009932|
|Sa|• **Description:**Unshielded|||
|~|• **Connection systems:**Screw-type terminals|||
||• **Permitted cross-section:**≤ 0.75 mm²|||



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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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