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Eaton 616 Series Photoelectric Sensor Mounting Bracket
The Eaton 616 Series Photoelectric Sensor Mounting Bracket is a purpose-built mounting solution for photoelectric sensors used in industrial and commercial control applications. Rated for an operating temperature range of -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C), this bracket holds sensor positioning stable across demanding environments, from indoor facilities to exposed outdoor equipment enclosures. As part of Eaton's 616 Series lineup, it is engineered to integrate cleanly with compatible photoelectric sensor bodies for repeatable, accurate alignment.
Key Features
- Operating Temperature: Rated from -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C) for stable performance across a wide range of ambient conditions.
- Product Type: A mounting bracket engineered specifically for photoelectric sensor installation.
- 616 Series Compatibility: Designed to pair with Eaton 616 Series photoelectric sensors for a consistent, factory-matched fit.
- Stable Positioning: Supports precise sensor alignment to maintain reliable detection performance over time.
- Brand Reliability: Manufactured by Eaton, a recognized name in electrical control and automation components.
Technical Specifications
- Series: 616
- Product Type: Mounting Bracket
- Operating Temperature: -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C)
Typical Applications
- Photoelectric Sensor Installation and Alignment
- Industrial Automation and Process Control Systems
- Conveyor and Material Handling Equipment
- Commercial and Industrial Electrical Panels
- Lighting and Motion Control Systems
Why Eaton?
Eaton components are engineered for dependable performance in demanding electrical and industrial environments. The 616 Series Photoelectric Sensor Mounting Bracket reflects that same commitment, offering a wide -40° to 158°F operating range so sensor mounting stays secure and reliable across changing conditions. Choosing an Eaton bracket for your 616 Series photoelectric sensor helps ensure a consistent, dependable installation for professional electrical and automation work.
Manufacturer Resources
6168A-6501 Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Series:
- 616
- Product Type:
- Mounting Bracket
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Subgroup:
- Lighting Controls & Sensors
Eaton 6161AS5296 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What sensors does the Eaton 616 Series mounting bracket fit?
It's made to mount Eaton 616 Series photoelectric sensors. The fit is factory-matched to those sensor bodies, so if the sensor on your conveyor or panel is a 616 Series unit, this is the bracket for it. For any other sensor family, match the bracket to that manufacturer's series instead.
2) Can this Eaton photoelectric sensor bracket be used outdoors or in a freezer application?
The operating temperature range is -40 to 158 degrees F (-40 to 70 degrees C), so it covers exposed outdoor equipment enclosures and cold storage as well as normal indoor plant conditions.
3) Is this Eaton part a sensor or just the mounting hardware?
Bracket only. It is a mounting bracket for a photoelectric sensor, not a sensing device, so you order the 616 Series sensor separately and use this to hold and aim it.
4) Why are there two Eaton 616 bracket part numbers, 6161AS5296 and 6168A-6501?
Two distinct Eaton part numbers are offered: 6161AS5296 and 6168A-6501. Both are 616 Series photoelectric sensor mounting brackets carrying the same -40 to 158 degrees F rating, so order by the exact MPN your sensor drawing or existing bracket calls out.
5) I need a bracket for a contactor or transformer, not a photoelectric sensor. Is this the right part?
No. The Eaton 616 bracket is dedicated to 616 Series photoelectric sensors. For a NEMA 1 contactor mount, look at the Square D 8903L Contactor Mounting Bracket; for a wall-mounted transformer, the Square D EX-Series Transformer Wall-Mount Bracket in gray steel is the right family.
6) Can a Square D 8903L contactor mounting bracket be used to mount a photoelectric sensor?
No. The Square D 8903L bracket is a NEMA 1 mounting bracket made for 8903L lighting contactors, so its mounting pattern is built around a contactor body, not a sensor head. The Eaton 616 Series bracket is a mounting bracket made specifically for photoelectric sensor installation and is designed to pair with Eaton 616 Series photoelectric sensor bodies for a factory-matched fit and repeatable alignment. If you are setting a sensor on a conveyor or material handling line, stay with the 616 Series bracket.
7) What bracket should I use for a wall-mounted transformer instead of the Eaton 616 Series sensor bracket?
For a transformer, look at the Square D EX-Series transformer wall-mount bracket in gray steel, which is built to carry an EX-Series transformer on a wall. The Eaton 616 Series bracket is sized and drilled for photoelectric sensor bodies and is intended to hold a sensor in precise alignment, not to support the weight of a transformer. Match the bracket to the device family it was designed around.
8) What kinds of installations is the Eaton 616 bracket typically used on?
Typical uses are photoelectric sensor alignment on conveyors and material handling equipment, industrial automation and process control, commercial and industrial electrical panels, and lighting or motion control systems.
9) For an outdoor enclosure, is the Eaton 616 Series bracket rated for the temperature swing, or should I look at another mounting bracket?
The Eaton 616 Series photoelectric sensor mounting bracket carries a published operating temperature range of -40 to 158 degrees F (-40 to 70 degrees C), which covers exposed outdoor equipment enclosures as well as indoor plant floors. The Square D EX-Series transformer wall-mount bracket and the Square D 8903L contactor bracket are each tied to their own device families rather than to sensor mounting, so for a 616 Series sensor in an outdoor enclosure the Eaton bracket is the direct answer.
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