ML4.

1-8-H-40-RT/95/110

Diffuse mode sensor with background suppression

ML4.1-8-H-40-RT/95/110
with M8, 4-pin metal connector

! Miniature design

! Precise background suppression

! Powerful push-pull output

! Very small black-white difference

! Red light design

! Not sensitive to ambient light, even

with switched energy saving lamps

Release date: 2007-05-25 09:55 Date of issue: 2007-05-25 419271_ENG.xml

Subject to reasonable modifications due to technical advances. Copyright Pepperl+Fuchs, Printed in Germany
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 Technical data ML4.1-8-H-40-RT/95/110

General specifications
Detection range 10 ... 40 mm
Light source LED
Black/White difference (6 %/90 %) approx. 3 mm
Approvals CE, cULus
Background suppression starts from 50 mm
Light type red, modulated light
Diameter of the light spot 4 mm
Angle of divergence approx. 6 °
Ambient light limit 40000 Lux
Indicators/operating means
Operating display LED, green
Function display LED yellow, lights up with receiver lit
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage 10 ... 30 V DC
Ripple 10 %
No-load supply current I0 25 mA
Output
Switching type Light/dark on selectable electrically switchable
Signal output Push-pull output, short-circuit proof, protected against reverse polarity
Switching voltage max. 30 V DC
Switching current max. 200 mA
Switching frequency f 500 Hz
Response time 1 ms
Standard conformity
Standards EN 60947-5-2
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature -20 ... 60 °C (253 ... 333 K)
Storage temperature -20 ... 75 °C (253 ... 348 K)
Mechanical specifications
Protection degree IP65
Connection M8 connector, 4-pin
Material
Housing ABS GV5
Optical face glass
Mass 15 g
Release date: 2007-05-25 09:55 Date of issue: 2007-05-25 419271_ENG.xml

Subject to reasonable modifications due to technical advances. Copyright Pepperl+Fuchs, Printed in Germany
Pepperl+Fuchs Group • Tel.: Germany +49 621 776-0 • USA +1 330 4253555 • Singapore +65 67799091 • Internet http://www.pepperl-fuchs.com 2
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Curves/Diagrams

Relative received light strength

ML4.1-8-H-40-RT
Stability control
1000

100

10

1
0 10 20 30 40 50
Distance X [mm]

x white 90 %
grey 18 %
black 6 %

Characteristic response curve

ML4.1-8-H-40-RT
Offset Y [mm]
2.5
2

1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
0 10 20 30
Distance X [mm]
x
white 90 %
grey 18 %
y

black 6 %

Detection ranges ML4.1-8-H-40-RT

Object colour

black
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grey

white

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Distance X [mm]

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 Dimensions and electrical connection ML4.1-8-H-40-RT/95/110

Dimensions

0.6 18
3

4
Fixing screw M2 x 5

2 1

8 13.9

Name plate
Emitter

7.9
7.2

6.8
25.4
31.4
39.5
Receiver

Display LEDs

7.9 ± 0.3
Connector 4-pin M8

Electrical connection

Option: 110 110

1 +UB
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2 I/O

3 0V

4 Q

! = light on, " = dark on

Subject to reasonable modifications due to technical advances. Copyright Pepperl+Fuchs, Printed in Germany
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