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Product Specs
- Enclosure Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Environmental Rating:
- NEMA 3,3S,4,4X,6,6P,12,13, IP67
- Notes:
- Collar mounting cables and standard mounting cables are not interchangeable and must be coupled to the correct sensor. Possible to use this style and a retroreflector for reflex sensing
- Operating Mode:
- Fiberoptic, Diffuse
- Operating Temperature:
- -49° to 480°F (-45° to 249°C)
- Sensor Type:
- Fiberoptic
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Length:
- 1.5 IN
- Product Height:
- 36 IN
- Product Weight:
- .1813 LB
- Product Width:
- .31 IN
B-LINE E51KT523 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the B-Line E51KT523 fiberoptic cable work with any E51 sensor head, or does the mounting style have to match?
The mounting style has to match. Collar mounting cables and standard mounting cables are not interchangeable and must be coupled to the correct sensor, so check which style your sensor takes before ordering the E51KT523. Pairing the wrong style means the cable will not couple correctly.
2) How hot can a fiberoptic cable like the E51KT523 run before it fails?
Operating range on the E51KT523 is -49 to 480 degrees F (-45 to 249 degrees C), which is why glass fiberoptic gets specified for oven, furnace, and foundry sensing where an electronic sensor head cannot sit. The head stays outside the hot zone and only the cable goes in.
3) Can the E51KT523 be used in washdown or wet locations?
Yes. The E51KT523 carries NEMA 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 12, 13 and IP67 ratings, so it covers dust, hosedown, temporary submersion, and corrosive washdown areas. The stainless steel enclosure is what makes the 4X corrosion rating possible in food plants and chemical areas.
4) Is the E51KT523 a diffuse (single-cable) fiberoptic or a thru-beam pair?
It is a diffuse style fiberoptic cable, meaning one cable both sends and receives off the target rather than using a separate emitter and receiver leg. You can also run it against a retroreflector for reflex sensing if you need longer range or a more consistent return than a dull target gives you.
5) Why use a fiberoptic cable instead of mounting the photoelectric sensor at the target?
Because the sensing point is somewhere the electronics cannot survive or cannot fit. The E51KT523 puts only a passive glass fiber and a stainless steel body at the target, rated -49 to 480 degrees F and sealed to IP67, while the amplifier and wiring stay in a safe location 36 inches away. That is the usual reason on ovens, wet lines, and tight machine guarding.
6) What exactly do I order to get this part, and is there more than one version?
There is a single configuration: manufacturer part number E51KT523, an E51 Series glass fiberoptic diffuse cable from B-Line. No finish, length, or mounting options to pick, but you do need a compatible E51 sensor head, which is a separate item.
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Does the B-LINE E51KT523 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE E51KT523 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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