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Miniature Photo‐Electric Sensors
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
These miniature self-contained and powerful Retroreflective, Proximity
(Diffuse) and Opposed Beam Pair Photo-electric sensors provide
application flexibility in counting, positioning and object detection. Their
small size, in addition to various mounting options, greatly increases
alignment ease and application possibilities.
All units can be powered by supplies ranging from +10 to +30 VDC
and are reverse polarity protected. Green and amber LED’s display
operating status from 360 degrees, indicating “power on” and “light
sensed”. You can tell operating status of your sensors at a glance.
MODELS EMDC2 & RCDC2 ‐ OPPOSED
BEAM EMITTER/ RECEIVER SENSOR PAIR
The Models EMDC2 (Emitter) and the RCDC2 (Receiver) are
miniature, DC powered, Opposed Beam photo-electric sensor pairs with
a 66’ (20 M) sensing range. The Emitter contains a high power
modulated “infrared” LED. The Receiver contains a sensitive photo-
transistor and output transistor.
In operation, the output will turn on when the Receiver detects that an
object has broken the Emitter beam. Due to their high gain, they are
ideally suited for detecting opaque objects in dirty and dusty areas or
when condensation or oil film environments are present.
SENSING RANGE UP TO 66' (20 M)
EMDC2 RCDC2
EMITTER OBJECT RECEIVER
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Bulletin No.
Drawing No. LP0973
Released 2018-08-17
• EASILY FITS MOST ANY MOUNTING SITUATIONS
• EXCEPTIONAL OPTICAL PERFORMANCE
• +10 to +30 VDC OPERATION WITH REVERSE POLARITY
PROTECTION
• DISPLAY OPERATING STATUS LEDs ARE VISIBLE FROM 360°
• RUGGED SEALED HOUSING, PROTECTED CIRCUITRY
• LESS THAN 1 MILLISECOND OUTPUT RESPONSE FOR
EXCELLENT SENSING REPEATABILITY
MODEL RRDC2 ‐ RETROREFLECTIVE SENSOR
The Model RRDC2 is a miniature, DC powered, retroreflective photo-
electric sensor. The “visible” LED light beam allows for easy alignment
and is modulated, to provide immunity to ambient light. The small beam
size makes it a good choice for detecting relatively small objects.
In operation, the visible LED light beam is directed at a retro reflective
target. An object breaking this beam will trigger the output.
RRDC2 RETRO TARGET
RETRO-
REFLECTIVE
SENSING RANGE UP TO 21' (6.5 M)
OBJECT
MODEL PRDC2 ‐ PROXIMITY SENSOR
The Model PRDC2 is a miniature, DC powered, Proximity (Diffuse)
photo-electric sensor with a 18" (450 mm) maximum detecting distance.
This sensor requires no special reflectors or reflective tapes and the
limited sensing range reduces detection of background reflections. It is
ideally suited for detection of transparent or translucent objects, parts
ejected from presses, and rotating targets such as pulley spokes. A
modulated “infrared” LED light beam provides immunity to ambient light.
In operation, the modulated light beam is reflected by the detected
object. This reflected light beam is sensed by a photo-transistor, which in
turn energizes the output. Actual sensing range is determined by the
surface area and the amount of reflectivity of the object.
PRDC2
PROXIMITY SENSING RANGE UP TO 18" (450 mm)
OBJECT
Bulletin No. DC2-B Released 2018-08-17
Drawing No. LP0973

SAFETY SUMMARY SPECIFICATIONS

All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear 1. SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 10 to 30 VDC (10% maximum ripple) at less than
in this literature or on equipment must be observed to ensure personal 25 mA, exclusive of load
safety and to prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
connected to it. If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the 2. LIGHT SOURCE:
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Opposed and Diffuse mode models: Infrared, 940 nm
Do not use this unit to directly command motors, valves, or other Retroreflective mode models: Visible red, 660 nm
actuators not equipped with safeguards. To do so can be potentially 3. ADJUSTMENTS:
harmful to persons or equipment in the event of a fault to the unit. An Diffuse, and Retroreflective mode models: Single-turn sensitivity (Gain)
independent and redundant temperature limit indicator with alarm outputs adjustment potentiometer
is strongly recommended. 4. INDICATORS:
2 LED indicators on sensor top:
WARNING
CAUTION: -Risk
EXPLOSION
of Danger.HAZARD - DO NOT D Green solid: Power on
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instructions
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prior HAS
to installation
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Amber solid: Light sensed
OR
and AREA
operation
IS KNOWN
of the unit.
TO BE NON-HAZARDOU
Green flashing: Output overloaded
Amber flashing: Marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5x excess gain)
WARNING Not
WARNING: To Be Used
- EXPLOSION for -Personnel
HAZARD Protection
DO NOT DISCONNECT 5. REQUIRED OVERCURRENT PROTECTION:
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circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end product
sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or application per the supplied table.
de-energized sensor output condition. Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing or via
Current Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply.
Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced.
DIMENSIONS In inches (mm) SUPPLY REQUIRED OVERCURRENT
EMDC2 & RCDC2 WIRING PROTECTION
1.22 20 5.0 A
(31.0)
22 3.0 A
0.67
Yellow Green
0.59 (17.1) 24 2.0 A
LED LED
(15.0) 26 1.0 A
0.12
(3.0)
28 0.8 A
30 0.5 A
0.95 1.38
(24.1) (35.0) 6. REPEATABILITY:
Opposed Mode: 100 microseconds
Difuse and Retroreflective Mode: 150 microseconds
7. OUTPUT CONFIGURATION:
Ø0.13 (3.3) Solid-state NPN (current sinking)
Max. torque 5 in-lbs (0.6 Nm)
Rating: 100 mA maximum at 25°C
Off-state Leakage Current: less than 50 μA @ 30 VDC
RRDC2 & PRDC2 ON-state Saturation Voltage: less than 1 V @ 10 mA; less than 1.5 V
1.22 @ 100 mA
Single-turn (31.0) Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or
Sensitivity short circuit of output
Adjustment 0.12
(3.0) 8. OUTPUT RESPONSE:
Opposed Mode: 750 microseconds ON; 375 microseconds OFF
Difuse and Retroreflective Mode: 600 microseconds ON/OFF
Note: 100 millisecond delay on power-up; output does not conduct
during this time
9. CONSTRUCTION:
ABS housing
3 mm mounting hardware included
10.CONNECTIONS: 2 m (6.5 ft) 4-wire PVC cable.
M18x1 Thread 11.ENVIRONMENTAL:
Max. torque 20 in-lbs (2.3 Nm) IEC IP67; NEMA 6
12.OPERATING CONDITIONS:
Temperature: –4°F to 158°F (–20°C to 70°C)
Relative Humidity: 90% @ 50°C (non-condensing)
MOUNTING NUT
(Supplied) 13.CERTIFICATIONS:
UL Recognized Component
(Banner Engineering QPS186 Series File #E71083)
0.95
(24.2) 14.WEIGHT: 2.0 oz (62.2 g)

0.32
(8.0)

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Released 2018-08-17 Bulletin No. DC2-B
Drawing No. LP0973

WIRING SET‐UP AND INSTALLATION

RCDC2, RRDC2, & PRDC2
USING THE PHOTOELECTRIC
blue
– LED INDICATORS
10 – 30 VDC The photoelectric has two bright LEDs; both are visible from 360
brown
+ degrees. They indicate the following:
black
Load Green solid: Power on
white
Load Amber solid: Light sensed
Green flashing: Output overloaded
EMDC2
Amber flashing: Marginal excess gain (1 to 1.5x excess gain)

brown SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT (RRDC2 & PRDC2 Only)

+
The unit features an extremely simple
10 – 30 VDC method for setting sensitivity (gain). Reduce Single-turn
blue Sensitivity
í gain by turning the pot counter-clockwise. If the
Adjustment
gain is set too low, turn the pot clockwise to the - +
appropriate level. Gain may be readjusted in
this way at any time.

PERFORMANCE CURVES
Opposed Mode
Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern

1000
EMDC2 & RRDC2
EMDC2 & RCDC2 750 mm 30 in
E Opposed Mode

X
C
Opposed Mode 500 mm
250 mm
20 in
10 in
BRACKET DIMENSIONS In inches (mm)
E 100 0 0
S
S
250 mm 10 in MBMAB200
500 mm 20 in
750 mm 30 in
G 10 1.18
A
I
0 4m
12 ft
8m
26 ft
12 m
40 ft
16 m
52 ft
20 m
66 ft
(30)
N
DISTANCE
1
1.61
0.1 m 1m 10 m 100 m C
0.3 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft 330 ft (41)
DISTANCE A B

Retroflective Mode
1.81
Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern (46)
1000
RRDC2 150 mm
RRDC2 6 in
Hole center spacing: A to B = 0.95 (24.2)
E Retroreflective Mode

X
Retroreflective Mode 100 mm 4 in Hole size:
C 50 mm
with BRT-84 Reflector
2 in
A = ø 0.18 (ø 4.6)
E 100
0 0
S 50 mm 2 in
B = 0.67 x 0.18 (17.0 × 4.6)
S 100 mm 4 in C = ø 0.73 (ø 18.5)
G 10
with BRT-84 Reflector
150 mm 6 in

A
I 0 1.5 m
5 ft
3.0 m
10 ft
4.5 m
15 ft
6.0 m
20 ft
7.5 m
25 ft
N
1 DISTANCE
MBMSB200
0.01 m 0.1 m 1m 10 m
0.03 ft 0.33 ft 3.3 ft 33 ft
B
DISTANCE

1.81
Diffuse Mode
(46)
(Performance is based on a 90% reflectance white test card.)
C
Excess Gain Curve Beam Pattern
1000 A
6 mm
PRDC2 .24 in
PRDC2
E Diffuse Mode
X Diffuse Mode 4 mm .16 in

C 2 mm .08 in
E 100
0 0 1.26
S
S
2 mm .08 in (32) 0.79
4 mm .16 in

G 10 6 mm .24 in
(20)
A
I 0 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm 400mm 500 mm Hole size:
N 4.0 in 8.0 in 12.0 in 16.0 in 20.0 in

1
A = 0.169 x 0.295 (4.3 × 7.5)
DISTANCE
1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 1000 mm B = ø 0.12 (ø 3)
C = 0.118 x 0.602 (3 × 15.3)
0.04 in 0.4 in 4.0 in 40.0 in
DISTANCE

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Bulletin No. DC2-B Released 2018-08-17
Drawing No. LP0973

ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
EMDC2 DC Emitter (Opposed Beam Pair) EMDC2000
RCDC2 DC Receiver (Opposed Beam Pair) RCDC2000
RRDC2 Retroreflective DC Photo-Electric Sensor RRDC2000
PRDC2 Proximity (Diffuse) DC Photo-Electric Sensor PRDC2000
MBMA Right-Angle Mounting Bracket MBMAB200
MBMS Side-Mount Mounting Bracket MBMSB200
1.5'' Reflective Target RT100000
RT
3'' Reflective Target RT200000
RRTAPE 50 mm x 2.5 m Reflective Tape RRTAPE00

LIMITED WARRANTY
(a) Red Lion Controls Inc., (the “Company”) warrants that all Products shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for the period of time provided in “Statement of Warranty Periods” (available at
www.redlion.net) current at the time of shipment of the Products (the “Warranty Period”). EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE-
STATED WARRANTY, COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ANY (A) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (B) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (C) WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS OF A THIRD PARTY; WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF
PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE. Customer shall be responsible for determining that a
Product is suitable for Customer’s use and that such use complies with any applicable local, state or federal law.
(b) The Company shall not be liable for a breach of the warranty set forth in paragraph (a) if (i) the defect is a result
of Customer’s failure to store, install, commission or maintain the Product according to specifications; (ii) Customer
alters or repairs such Product without the prior written consent of Company.
(c) Subject to paragraph (b), with respect to any such Product during the Warranty Period, Company shall, in its
sole discretion, either (i) repair or replace the Product; or (ii) credit or refund the price of Product provided that, if
Company so requests, Customer shall, at Company’s expense, return such Product to Company.
(d) THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH (c) SHALL BE THE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY AND COMPANY’S ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH
IN PARAGRAPH (a).

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