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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Enclosure Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Environmental Rating:
- NEMA 3,3S,4,4X,6,6P,12,13, IP67
- Operating Mode:
- Fiberoptic, Diffuse
- Operating Temperature:
- -49° to 480°F (-45° to 249°C)
- Sensor Type:
- Fiberoptic
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Length:
- .5 IN
- Product Height:
- 18 IN
- Product Weight:
- .0907 LB
- Product Width:
- .19 IN
B-LINE E51KT5115 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the B-Line E51KT5115 fiberoptic cable be used in a washdown or wet area?
Yes. The E51 Series glass fiberoptic cable carries NEMA 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 12 and 13 ratings plus IP67, so it holds up to washdown, hosedown, dust and temporary submersion. The stainless steel sheathing is what makes the 4X corrosion rating possible, which is why it suits food, beverage and chemical process lines.
2) What temperature range can the E51 glass fiberoptic cable handle?
It runs from -49 to 480 degrees F (-45 to 249 degrees C). That high end is the reason to pick a glass fiberoptic cable over a plastic one: the fiber carries the light to the sensing point while the amplifier and its electronics sit outside the oven, furnace or freezer zone entirely.
3) Is the E51KT5115 a through-beam or a diffuse fiberoptic cable?
Diffuse. The E51KT5115 is a single-ended diffuse (reflective) fiberoptic, so emitter and receiver fibers run in one bundle to one sensing tip and the light bounces off the target back to the same head. You do not mount anything on the far side. If you need a long gap or must detect clear or shiny parts reliably, a through-beam (opposed) pair is the better choice instead.
4) Does the B-Line E51 fiberoptic cable work on its own, or do I need an amplifier?
A fiberoptic cable is passive. It only carries light, so it has to be paired with a fiberoptic amplifier or sensor head that provides the LED source, the receiver and the output. Budget for the amplifier and its mounting when you quote the job, and confirm the amplifier accepts a glass diffuse (single-ended) fiber.
5) Why choose a glass fiberoptic cable instead of a plastic one for a machine build?
Glass fiber with a stainless steel sheath is what you use where plastic will not survive: high heat, chemical exposure, or a washdown environment. The E51KT5115 is rated to 480 F and holds NEMA 4X and IP67, conditions that will degrade a plastic acrylic fiber. Plastic fiber bends tighter and costs less, so it stays the sensible pick on clean, ambient-temperature machinery.
6) What is the exact part number to order for the B-Line E51 glass fiberoptic cable?
Order it as Eaton B-Line E51KT5115, from the E51 Series. A spec sheet for that exact model is linked with the product information, and it is the single model offered under this name, so there are no finish or length options to specify.
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