Eaton E58 Series Tubular Photoelectric Sensor, Stainless Steel Enclosure
The Eaton E58 Series is a harsh-duty tubular photoelectric sensor built with a stainless steel enclosure for demanding industrial environments. Featuring an NPN output rated 250 mA at 30Vdc, an auto-reset short-circuit protection design, and a UL Listed rating, this sensor is engineered for reliable object-sensing performance across washdown, corrosive, and high-vibration applications.
Key Features
- Compact Tubular Profile: 0.71" diameter body with a .47" length/depth footprint for tight mounting locations.
- Sensing Distance: Detects objects at a distance of 25 Ft. for reliable long-range presence detection.
- Durable Construction: Stainless steel enclosure resists corrosion and physical impact in harsh-duty industrial settings.
- NPN Output: Rated 250 mA at 30Vdc with a maximum AC current of 300 mA for compatibility with standard control circuits.
- Auto Reset Short Circuit Protection: Automatically resets after a short-circuit condition to minimize downtime.
- Cable Connection: 9.8 Ft. (3m) PVC cable input for direct wiring into control panels.
- Operating Temperature: Rated to a maximum of 158°F for use in elevated-heat environments.
- Environmental Sealing: IP69K rated for washdown and high-pressure cleaning applications.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
- NEMA 1
- NEMA 3
- NEMA 4
- NEMA 4X
- NEMA 6
- NEMA 12
- NEMA 13
- IP69K
Technical Specifications
- Warranty: 3 year
- Product Type: Tee
- Department: Electrical
- Cord length: 120 ft
- Operating temperature - max: 158 °F
- Switch type: Photoelectric
- Cable type: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Product Width: .71 in
- Enclosure material: Stainless steel
- Connection: 9.8 ft (3 m) cable
- Product Length/Depth: .47 in
- Maximum AC current: 300 mA
- Environmental rating: NEMA 1, NEMA 3, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, NEMA 13, IP69K
Typical Applications
- Harsh-Duty Industrial Sensing and Automation
- Washdown and Corrosive Process Environments
- Object and Presence Detection on Conveyors
- Machine Control Panels and Control Circuits
- Outdoor and Wet-Location Industrial Installations
Why Eaton?
Eaton engineers the E58 Series with a stainless steel enclosure and IP69K sealing to withstand washdown, corrosive, and high-vibration conditions where standard sensors fail. Backed by a 3 year warranty and a UL Listed rating, this photoelectric sensor delivers dependable, code-compliant performance for demanding industrial and commercial electrical projects.
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Product Specs
- Cord length:
- 120 ft
- Operating temperature - max:
- 158 °F
- Warranty:
- 3 year
- Switch Classification:
- Photoelectric
- Cable type:
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Product Width:
- .71 in
- Enclosure material:
- Stainless steel
- Connection:
- 9.8 ft (3 m) cable
- Product Length/Depth:
- .47 in
- Maximum AC current:
- 300 mA
- Product Type:
- Photoelectric Sensor
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Series:
- E58
- Voltage Rating:
- 30VDC
- Amperage Rating:
- 250mA
- Listing:
- UL Listed
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices