# Photo Sensor, 900 mm, PNP, Proximity Diffuse, 10 to 30 VDC, M12 Connector, RT ZoneControl Series

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/RT-P3231/photo-sensor-900-mm-pnp-proximity-diffuse-10-to-30
**SKU**: RT-P3231
**Manufacturer**: SICK
**Price**: €147.6000
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 43 days (indicative)

## Specifications

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

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4058095/)

RT-P3231 ZoneControl 

**MULTITASK PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS** 

**RT-P3231 | ZoneControl** MULTITASK PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS 

## Ordering information 

|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|
|RT-P3231|1063131|
|Other models and accessories<br> www.sick.com/ZoneControl<br>>||



Illustration may differ 

## Detailed technical data 

## Features 

|**Device type**|Photoelectric sensors|
|---|---|
|**Sensor/ detection principle**|Photoelectric proximity sensor, Background suppression|
|**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**|LED1)|
|**Light spot size (distance)**|Ø 20 mm (500 mm)|
|**Angle of dispersion**|7°|
|**Adjustment**|Potentiometer, 9 turns|
|**Special applications**|ZoneControl|



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

## Mechanics/electronics 

|**Supply voltage**|10 V DC ... 30 V DC1)|
|---|---|
|**Ripple**|< 5 Vpp 2)|
|**Current consumption**|20 mA3)|
|**Switching output**|PNP|



- 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. 

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|**Switching mode**|Light/dark switching|
|---|---|
|**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|
|**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|



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** 1,525 years **DCavg** 0 % 

## Classifications 

|**ECl@ss 5.0**|27270904|
|---|---|
|**ECl@ss 5.1.4**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 6.0**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 6.2**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 7.0**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 8.0**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 8.1**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 9.0**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 10.0**|27270904|
|**ECl@ss 11.0**|27270904|
|**ETIM 5.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 6.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 7.0**|EC002719|
|**ETIM 8.0**|EC002719|
|**UNSPSC 16.0901**|39121528|



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## Connection diagram 

## Cd-260 

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## PIN assignment 

|M12|||||||||**Rx-(P / N)Y22x**<br>**Rx-(P / N)Y32x**|**Rx-(P / N)Y22x**<br>**Rx-(P / N)Y32x**|**Rx-(P / N)Y22x**<br>**Rx-(P / N)Y32x**|P= PNP|||**Rx-(P / N)Y23x**<br>**Rx-(P / N)Y33x**|**Rx-(P / N)Y23x**<br>**Rx-(P / N)Y33x**|**Rx-(P / N)Y23x**<br>**Rx-(P / N)Y33x**|P= PNP|P= PNP|||**Rx-BY22x**<br>**Rx-BY32x**|**Rx-BY22x**<br>**Rx-BY32x**|**Rx-BY22x**<br>**Rx-BY32x**|||||||
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||||||||||**Rx-(P / N)Y42x**|||N= NPN|||**Rx-(P / N)Y43x**|||N= NPN||||**Rx-BY42x**|||||B= PNP / NPN||||
||||||||**Y**<br>**1**||PIN4<br>QLO|||PIN2<br>not connected|||PIN4<br>not connected|||PIN2<br>QLO||||PIN4<br>QPLO|||||PIN2<br>QNLO||||
|0 VDC|See Y<br>0 VDC|See Y<br>3|+ 24 VDC<br>See Y<br>1<br>2<br>4|+ 24 VDC<br>See Y|+ 24 VDC||**2**<br>**3**<br>**4**<br>**5**||QDO<br>QLO<br>QLO<br>QLO|||not connected<br>QDO<br>Alarm<br>Health|||not connected<br>QDO<br>Alarm<br>Health|||QDO<br>QLO<br>QLO<br>QLO||||QPDO<br>-<br>-<br>-|||||QNDO<br>-<br>-<br>-||||
||||||||**6**||QDO|||Alarm|||Alarm|||QDO||||-|||||-||||
||||||||**7**||QDO|||Health|||Health|||QDO||||-|||||-||||



## Characteristic curve 

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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>


## Dimensional drawing (Dimensions in mm (inch)) 

R / IR without valve 

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- ③ Fixing hole 

- ④ Center of optical axis, sender 

- ⑤ Center of optical axis, receiver 

- ⑥ Male connector M12, 4-pin 

## Recommended accessories 

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

|a|**Brief description**<br>~~a~~|**Type**<br>~~a~~|**Part no.**<br>~~a~~|
|---|---|---|---|
|Mounting brackets and plates||||
||Mounting bracket, steel, zinc coated, mounting hardware included|BEF-WK-WTR|2051786|



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## **RT-P3231 | ZoneControl** 

||**Brief description**|**Type**|**Part no.**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||BEF-WN-RT/IRT|2074621|
|Plug connectors and cables||||
||Head A: female connector, M12, 4-pin, straight, A-coded|YF2A14-|2096235|
||Head B: Flying leads|050VB3XLEAX||
||Cable: Sensor/actuator cable, PVC, unshielded, 5 m|||
||Head A: male connector, M12, 4-pin, straight|STE-1204-G|6009932|
|a|Head B: -|||
|_|Cable: unshielded|||



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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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