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Product Specs
- Connection:
- Screw Terminals
- Contact Configuration:
- Varies with Output Device Module
- Enclosure Material:
- Die Cast Aluminum
- Environmental Rating:
- NEMA 3,4,6,12,13
- Input Voltage:
- 115 Vac
- Operating Temperature:
- 32° to 158°F (0° to 70°C)
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Length:
- 5 IN
- Switch Classification:
- Photoelectric
- Product Height:
- 7.6 IN
- Product Weight:
- 3.55 LB
- Product Width:
- 2.25 IN
- Certifications:
- CSA Certified
- Compliances:
- Contact Manufacturer
B-LINE 8170A-6506 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What voltage does the B-Line 70 Series photoelectric sensor control module run on?
The 70 Series control module, model 8170A-6506, is a 115 Vac unit. Wiring lands on screw terminals inside the housing, so no special connectors or pigtails are needed to bring line power in.
2) Can the 8170A-6506 photoelectric control module be mounted in a washdown or wet area?
Yes. The 70 Series module carries NEMA 3, 4, 6, 12 and 13 ratings in a die cast aluminum enclosure, so it handles washdown, hose-directed water, temporary submersion, dust and oil-laden mill environments. That covers most food plant, car wash and outdoor machine-guarding locations.
3) Is this a photoelectric sensor itself or a control for one?
It is the control module side of the 70 Series photoelectric system, switch classification photoelectric. It takes 115 Vac line power, houses the screw-terminal wiring, and accepts an output device module that determines the contacts. Pair it with the sensing head and output module for the application.
4) What ambient temperature range can this B-Line photoelectric control module handle?
Operating range on the 8170A-6506 is 32 to 158 degrees F (0 to 70 degrees C). It will not hold up in a freezer or an unheated northern dock that drops below freezing, and it is not rated for high-heat oven or furnace zones above 158 F.
5) What output contacts does the 70 Series control module switch?
Contact configuration on the 8170A-6506 is not fixed at the module. It varies with the output device module you install, so the relay contact arrangement is decided by that plug-in output, not by the base control module. Specify the output module to match the load you are switching.
6) Will a die cast aluminum photoelectric control hold up on a conveyor line with impact and vibration?
The 70 Series module uses a die cast aluminum housing rather than plastic, which is what you want next to a conveyor where a pallet corner or a forklift can clip a bracket. It is also sealed to NEMA 4 and 12, so packaging dust and hose-down cleaning are not an issue.
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