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Product Specs
- Cable Type:
- PVC
- Contact Configuration:
- NPN and PNP open collector
- Amperage Rating:
- 100 mA PNP, 250 mA NPN at 10-30 Vdc
- Cord Length:
- 79.2 FT
- Enclosure Material:
- Polyurethane Foam (RIM)
- Environmental Rating:
- NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 6, 12, 13, IP69k
- Input Voltage:
- 10-30 Vdc
- Led Indicators:
- Output ON
- Maximum Dc Current:
- 100 mA PNP, 250 mA NPN
- Operating Mode:
- Fiber optic
- Operating Temperature:
- -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C)
- Protection:
- Latching S/C
- Sensor Type:
- Fiber Optic
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Sensors & Switches
- Product Subgroup:
- Sensors
- Product Type:
- Photoelectric Sensor
- Product Length:
- 2.87 IN
- Product Details:
- Photoelectric Sensor
- Product Height:
- .71 IN
- Product Width:
- .47 IN
B-LINE 15100A6517 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the 15100A6517 sensor output NPN or PNP?
Both. It's an open collector output that can be wired NPN or PNP, which means it drops into either a sinking or sourcing PLC input card. Switching capacity differs by mode: 100 mA on PNP, 250 mA on NPN, at 10 to 30 Vdc. Size your load to the mode you wire.
2) Is the 15100A6517 a standard photo-eye, or does it need fiber optic cable?
It's a fiber optic amplifier type. The operating mode and sensor type are both fiber optic, meaning the sensing is done by a separate fiber cable that plugs into this unit rather than by a lens in the housing. If you want a self-contained beam, a diffuse or through-beam photoelectric sensor is the right pick instead.
3) Can this sensor be washed down in a food plant?
Yes. The 15100A6517 carries NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 6, 12 and 13 plus IP69k, so it stands up to high-pressure, high-temperature washdown and the 4X rating covers corrosion-resistant duty. The housing is RIM polyurethane foam, not metal.
4) Can this sensor drive a relay or contactor coil directly?
Only a small DC load. The 15100A6517 is rated 100 mA PNP and 250 mA NPN maximum DC current, so a low-power DC pilot relay is fine but an AC contactor coil is not. Feed a PLC input or an interposing relay instead.
5) Will this sensor hold up in a freezer or an unheated outdoor enclosure?
Operating range is -40 to 158 degrees F (-40 to 70 C), so freezer aisles and unheated exterior cabinets are within spec. The cable jacket is PVC, which stiffens in deep cold, so route it with slack and avoid flexing it at low temperature.
6) How long is the lead on the 15100A6517, and do I need a connector or a junction box nearby?
The sensor ships with a 79.2 ft attached PVC cable, so in most machine installs you can pull straight back to the control cabinet without a field connector or a local junction box.
7) What happens if I short the output of this sensor during commissioning?
The 15100A6517 has latching short-circuit protection. On a shorted output it latches off rather than damaging itself, so clear the fault and cycle power to reset. Handy when you're landing wires in a live panel.
8) Can I tell from the sensor whether it's actually seeing the target?
There's an LED on the unit that lights when the output is ON, so a technician can confirm detection at the sensor without a meter or a look at the PLC.
9) What part number do I order for this B-Line fiber optic sensor?
Order it as B-Line 15100A6517. That single manufacturer part number covers the sensor, with no finish, length, or voltage variations to specify.
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Does the B-LINE 15100A6517 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE 15100A6517 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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