# PHOTOAUTOMATION 08J8943

**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/MLV12-8-H-250-RT/47/65B/124/photoautomation-08j8943
**SKU**: MLV12-8-H-250-RT/47/65B/124
**Manufacturer**: PEPPERL+FUCHS
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Light Sensors || Optical / Slot Photoelectric Sensors
**Price**: €398.3100
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 2 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | MLV12 Series |
| Sensor Output | PNP |
| Output Current | 200mA |
| Sensing Range Max | 250mm |
| Supply Voltage Dc Max | 30V |
| Supply Voltage Dc Min | 10V |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:3222991/)

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**MLV12-8-H-250-RT/47/65b/124** 

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## **Model Number** Le **MLV12-8-H-250-RT/47/65b/124** 

Background suppression sensor with metal connector M12; 5-pin, 90° convertible 

## **Features** [OO 

- Reliable detection of all surfaces, independent of color and structure 

- Minimal black-white difference 

- Ultra bright LEDs for power on and switching state 

- Flashing power on LED in case of short-circuit 

- Not sensitive to ambient light, even with switched energy saving lamps 

- Multiple device installation possible, no mutual interference (no cross-talk) 

## **Electrical connection** 

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- Protection class II 

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Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”. Pepperl+Fuchs Group USA: +1 330 486 0001 Germany: +49 621 776 4411 Singapore: +65 6779 9091 www.pepperl-fuchs.com fa-info@us.pepperl-fuchs.com fa-info@de.pepperl-fuchs.com fa-info@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com 

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**MLV12-8-H-250-RT/47/65b/124** 

**Background suppression  sensor** 

## **Technical data** 

## **General specifications** 

|Detection range<br>Detection range min.<br>Detection range max.||20 ... 250 mm , adjustable<br>20 ... 50 mm<br>20 ... 250 mm|
|---|---|---|
|Adjustment range||50 ... 250 mm|
|Light source<br>Light type||LED<br>modulated visible red light , 660 nm|
|Black/White difference (6 %/90 %)||10 % at 250 mm|
|Diameter of the light spot||8 mm at Tw 250 mm|
|Angle of divergence||1.5 °|
|Ambient light limit|||
|Continuous light||30000 Lux|
|Modulated light||5000 Lux|
|**Functional safety related parameters**<br>MTTFd<br>Mission Time (TM)||650 a<br>20 a|
|Diagnostic Coverage (DC)||0 %|
|**Indicators/operating means**<br>Operation indicator<br>Function indicator||LED green, flashes in case of short-circuit<br>2 LEDs yellow|
|Control elements||ON: object inside the scanning range<br>OFF: object outside the scanning range<br>potentiometer for light/dark, detection range adjustment|
|**Electrical specifications**|||
|Operating voltage|UB|10 ... 30 V DC|
|Ripple||max. 10  %|
|No-load supply current|I0|≤55 mA|
|**Output**|||
|Switching type||light/dark on switchable|
|Signal output||2 PNP outputs, complementary,  short-circuit protected, reverse|
|||polarity protected, open collector|
|Switching voltage||max. 30 V DC|
|Switching current||max. 0.2 A|
|Voltage drop|Ud|≤2.5 V DC|
|Switching frequency|f|1000 Hz|
|Response time||0.5 ms|
|**Ambient conditions**|||
|Ambient temperature||-40 ... 60 °C (-40 ... 140 °F)|
|Storage temperature||-40 ... 75 °C (-40 ... 167 °F)|
|**Mechanical specifications**|||
|Degree of protection||IP67|
|Connection||Metal connector, M12, 5-pin, 90° rotatable|
|Material|||
|Housing||Frame: nickel plated, die cast zinc,|
|||Laterals: glass-fiber reinforced plastic PC|
|Optical face||Plastic pane|
|Mass||60 g|
|**Compliance with standards and directi-**|||
|**ves**|||
|Standard conformity|||
|Product standard||EN 60947-5-2:2007|
|||IEC 60947-5-2:2007|
|Shock and impact resistance||IEC / EN 60068. half-sine, 40 g in each X, Y and Z directions|
|Vibration resistance<br>**Approvals and certificates**<br>Protection class||IEC / EN 60068-2-6. Sinus. 10 -150 Hz, 5 g in each X, Y and Z<br>directions<br>II,  rated voltage≤300 V AC with pollution degree 1-2 accor-<br>ding to IEC 60664-1|
|UL approval<br>CCC approval||cULus<br>CCC approval / marking not required for products rated≤36 V|



## **Accessories** 

## **OMH-MLV12-HWG** 

Mounting bracket for series MLV12 sensors 

## **OMH-MLV12-HWK** 

Mounting bracket for series MLV12 sensors 

## **OMH-K01** 

dove tail mounting clamp 

## **OMH-K02** 

dove tail mounting clamp 

## **OMH-K03** 

dove tail mounting clamp 

## **OMH-06** 

Mounting aid for round steel ø 12 mm or sheet 1.5 mm ... 3 mm 

Other suitable accessories can be found at www.pepperl-fuchs.com 

Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”. **2** Pepperl+Fuchs Group USA: +1 330 486 0001 Germany: +49 621 776 4411 Singapore: +65 6779 9091 www.pepperl-fuchs.com fa-info@us.pepperl-fuchs.com fa-info@de.pepperl-fuchs.com fa-info@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com 

**MLV12-8-H-250-RT/47/65b/124** 

**Background suppression  sensor** 

## **Curves/Diagrams** 

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Difference in detection distance MLV12-8-H-250-RT<br>Measured detection distance X [mm]<br>300<br>250<br>200<br>150<br>100<br>50<br>0<br>0 50 100 150 200 250 300<br>Adjusted detection distance (white) X [mm]<br>white 90 %<br>x grey 18 %<br>black 6 %<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Refer to “General Notes Relating to Pepperl+Fuchs Product Information”. Pepperl+Fuchs Group USA: +1 330 486 0001 Germany: +49 621 776 4411 Singapore: +65 6779 9091 www.pepperl-fuchs.com fa-info@us.pepperl-fuchs.com fa-info@de.pepperl-fuchs.com fa-info@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com 

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