Description
Eaton E51PLT56Y1 – The E51 Limit Switch Style Modular Sensors, offer versatile sensing solutions with five modes: thru-beam, reflex, polarized reflex, diffuse reflective, and fiber optic. These modular sensors come with plug-in components, facilitating maintenance, reducing downtime, and inventory management. They are available as two-wire sensors with AC/DC operation or four-wire sensors in AC or DC styles, with connection options including terminal, mini-connector, and various cable lengths. Notable features include selector switches for light or dark operation, the option for logic modules for additional control functions, rugged construction suitable for industrial environments, and Viton gaskets for chemical resistance. The sensor heads can be rotated to four positions, and the components are interchangeable with E51 proximity sensors. These sensors are compatible with both U.S. and DIN mounting dimensions and ensure a reliable electrical connection with bifurcated engagement prongs.
Specifications
(Instrument-Sensor) NEMA Protection
NEMA 4X
(Instrument-Sensor) IP Protection
IP68
(Instrument-Sensor) Type of Operator
PNP
(Instrument-Sensor) IP Protection
IP69K
(Instrument-Sensor) NEMA Protection
NEMA 4
(Instrument-Sensor) NEMA Protection
NEMA 13
(Instrument-Sensor) NEMA Protection
NEMA 6P
Component
Photoelectric Sensor
(Instrument-Sensor) NEMA Protection
NEMA 6
(Instrument-Sensor) NEMA Protection
NEMA 12
Manufacturer
Eaton
(Instrument-Sensor) NEMA Protection
NEMA 3
(Instrument-Sensor) NEMA Protection
NEMA 3S
(Instrument-Sensor) Temperature Range
-13 °F – 158 °F
(Instrument-Sensor) Supply Voltage
10-30 VDC
(Instrument-Sensor) Connection Type
5 Pin Mini Connector
(Instrument-Sensor) Type
Inductive Proximity
(Instrument-Sensor) Enclosure Composition
Head: Plastic
(Instrument-Sensor) Enclosure Composition
Receptacle: Die Cast Zinc
(Instrument-Sensor) Enclosure Composition
Housing: Die Cast Zinc
(Instrument-Sensor) Indication
Lights When Output Is On
(Instrument-Sensor) Indication
One LED For Each Output
(Instrument-Sensor) Contact Rating
600 Ma






