Wenglor P1KS003 Through Beam Sensor | 20m Range Emitter

The Wenglor P1KS003 Through Beam Sensor emitter is a high-performance industrial transmitter designed for precision object detection across distances of up to 20,000 mm. Utilizing a concentrated red light source, this emitter establishes a stable optical barrier that serves as the backbone for reliable automation in demanding production environments.

Description

The Wenglor P1KS003 Through Beam Sensor operates as the specialized light source unit in a high-precision sensing pair. By projecting a focused red light beam to its corresponding receiver, it facilitates dependable presence and position monitoring over a 20-meter span. This model is specifically engineered with a high switching reserve, allowing the light beam to effectively penetrate industrial challenges such as dust, steam, or slight lens contamination that typically hinder standard sensors.

In modern automated environments, maintaining system integrity is paramount. The P1KS003 addresses this with an integrated test input feature, which allows the emitter to be deactivated via a control signal to verify the receiver’s response. This proactive diagnostic capability ensures that any potential sensing failure is detected before it impacts production. Encased in a durable plastic housing with an IP67 protection rating, the unit is completely dust-tight and resistant to water, operating reliably in extreme temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 60 °C.

Brand

Wenglor

Wenglor

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Specifications

Optical DataValue
Range20,000 mm
Light SourceRed Light
Service Life (T = +25 °C)100,000 h
Opening Angle2 °
Electrical DataValue
Sensor TypeEmitter
Supply Voltage10 … 30 V DC
Current Consumption (Ub = 24 V)< 15 mA
Temperature Drift< 10 %
Temperature Range-40 … 60 °C
Reverse Polarity ProtectionYes
Test InputYes
Protection ClassIII
Mechanical DataValue
Housing MaterialPlastic
Degree of ProtectionIP67
ConnectionM12 × 1; 4-pin
Optic CoverPlastic, PMMA
Weight40 g

Features

  • Reliable working range of up to 20,000 mm for medium to long-range sensing.
  • Integrated test input for functional safety and operational verification.
  • High switching reserve to maintain signal integrity in contaminated air.
  • Robust IP67-rated housing for maximum resistance against water and debris.
  • Precise 2-degree opening angle for optimized beam alignment.
  • Broad operating temperature range from -40 °C to 60 °C.
  • Long service life of 100,000 hours at 25 °C.

Applications

The Wenglor P1KS003 Through Beam Sensor is ideally suited for:

  • Presence detection on automated conveyor belts and transit corridors.
  • Counting and positioning objects in high-speed packaging feed lines.
  • Monitoring large access points or industrial gates.
  • Automated systems requiring routine functional safety checks via PLC signals.