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Allen Bradley 42EF-D2MPAK-F4
by Allen-Bradley
Read verified buyer reviews ↓OverviewThe Allen Bradley 42EF-D2MPAK-F4 Photoelectric Sensor, a distinguished member of the RightSight™ family, delivers high-performance sensing capabilities meticulously engineered for demanding industrial environments. This robust sensor stands out with its visible red LED light source, providing unparalleled precision and reliability in object detection. With an impressive maximum sensing distance of 500mm (20 inches) and manually adjustable sensitivity, it offers exceptional flexibility, making it an indispensable component across a multitude of automation tasks where accuracy and speed are paramount. Its compact design and advanced features ensure seamless integration into existing systems, enhancing operational efficiency and throughput.Key Features Visible Red LED Light Source: Guarantees clear and consistent object detection, crucial for reliable performance in varied industrial settings. Extended Sensing Distance: Boasts a 500mm (20 inches) maximum range, enabling detection across broader areas and accommodating diverse application needs. Adjustable Sensitivity: Offers manual sensitivity tuning, allowing for precise calibration to specific environmental conditions and material properties. PNP, DC Output: Equipped with 2 complementary LO/DO outputs, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide array of industrial control systems and PLCs. High-Speed Response: Features a rapid 1ms response time, vital for maintaining efficiency and safety in fast-paced production lines and automated processes. Wide Voltage Compatibility: Operates efficiently within a 10.8-30V DC range, providing versatile power integration options for industrial setups. IP67 Environmental Rating: Designed to withstand harsh industrial conditions, offering superior protection against dust and water ingress for long-term reliability. Technical Specifications Series: RightSight Sensing Mode: Standard Diffuse Sensing Distance: 500mm (20in) Output Type: PNP, DC - 2 Complementary LO/DO Outputs Voltage Rating: 10.8-30V DC Response Time: 1ms Sensitivity: Adjustable manually Connector: 4-pin DC Micro QD on 152mm (6in) Pigtail Light Source: Visible Red LED Environmental Rating: IP67 Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C Mounting: Easy to install and configure for various industrial setups Applications Industrial Automation Systems: Optimally suited for precise object detection and position monitoring, enhancing the intelligence and efficiency of automated processes. High-Speed Conveyor Lines: Ensures accurate tracking and positioning of items, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing throughput in busy manufacturing environments. Packaging and Assembly: Critical for verifying product presence and correct placement, contributing to flawless packaging and error-free assembly operations. Robotics Integration: Empowers robotic systems with essential object detection capabilities, facilitating safer and more efficient interaction within complex manufacturing cells. Material Handling: Provides robust monitoring for items moving across production lines and sorting systems, improving inventory management and logistics. Quality Control: Aids in detecting defects or inconsistencies in products, supporting rigorous quality assurance protocols. Why Choose?Unwavering ReliabilityEngineered by Allen-Bradley, this sensor guarantees consistent, high-performance operation even in the most challenging industrial environments, ensuring maximum uptime.Superior PrecisionWith its rapid 1ms response time and accurate detection, it delivers the exactness required for high-speed applications where every millisecond counts.Exceptional FlexibilityThe manually adjustable sensitivity allows for fine-tuning to perfectly match diverse application requirements, providing unparalleled adaptability.Built to LastFeaturing a rugged IP67 environmental rating, this sensor is designed to endure tough working conditions, promising an extended operational lifespan and resistance to harsh elements.Order NowEnhance your industrial operations with the Allen Bradley 42EF-D2MPAK-F4 Photoelectric Sensor. Contact us today for pricing and availability, or to discuss your specific automation needs with our expert team.FAQWhat is the maximum sensing distance of this sensor?The sensor offers an impressive maximum sensing distance of 500mm (20 inches), allowing for versatile application across various industrial setups.Can the sensitivity be adjusted?Yes, the 42EF-D2MPAK-F4 features manually adjustable sensitivity, enabling precise calibration to suit specific environmental conditions and material properties.What type of output does this sensor have?It is equipped with PNP, DC - 2 complementary LO/DO outputs, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide array of industrial control systems and PLCs.What is the environmental rating of this sensor?The sensor has an IP67 environmental rating, signifying superior protection against dust and water ingress, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments.
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Allen Bradley 42EF-D2MPAK-F4
Overview
This is a genuine Allen-Bradley component. PalmPartsSolution stocks it in new, refurbished, and surplus condition with tested warranty and same-day shipping on in-stock units.
Whether you are sourcing a like-for-like replacement for an existing installation, an emergency spare to keep a line running, or a qualified part for a new build, our team can confirm availability, revision, and lead time before you order.
Key Features
- Genuine Allen-Bradley catalog part
- Tested before shipment
- Backed by PalmPartsSolution warranty
- Cross-reference and revision assistance available
- Compatible with the broader Allen-Bradley automation ecosystem
Compatibility
When ordering, match the full catalog/part number, hardware revision, and firmware revision called out by your Allen-Bradley equipment. Where applicable, confirm:
- Input/output voltage and current rating
- Communication protocol and network role
- Mounting form factor and footprint
- Operating temperature, humidity, and IP rating
- Required certifications (UL, CE, ATEX, marine, etc.)
Not sure which revision you need? Send us the catalog number on the nameplate and we will confirm the correct match.
Replacement Information
Three ways to source this part through PalmPartsSolution:
- Exact replacement — same Allen-Bradley catalog number, new or refurbished, tested and warrantied
- Form-fit-function equivalent — alternate revision or build that drops in without code changes
- Engineered migration — current-generation Allen-Bradley platform with documented conversion notes
Contact our engineering team if you need help choosing between these tracks.
Technical Specifications
- Series: RightSight
- Sensing Mode: Standard Diffuse
- Sensing Distance: 500mm (20in)
- Output Type: PNP, DC - 2 Complementary LO/DO Outputs
- Voltage Rating: 10.8-30V DC
- Response Time: 1ms
- Sensitivity: Adjustable manually
- Connector: 4-pin DC Micro QD on 152mm (6in) Pigtail
- Light Source: Visible Red LED
- Environmental Rating: IP67
- Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
- Mounting: Easy to install and configure for various industrial setups
Applications
- Industrial Automation Systems: Optimally suited for precise object detection and position monitoring, enhancing the intelligence and efficiency of automated processes.
- High-Speed Conveyor Lines: Ensures accurate tracking and positioning of items, minimizing bottlenecks and maximizing throughput in busy manufacturing environments.
- Packaging and Assembly: Critical for verifying product presence and correct placement, contributing to flawless packaging and error-free assembly operations.
- Robotics Integration: Empowers robotic systems with essential object detection capabilities, facilitating safer and more efficient interaction within complex manufacturing cells.
- Material Handling: Provides robust monitoring for items moving across production lines and sorting systems, improving inventory management and logistics.
- Quality Control: Aids in detecting defects or inconsistencies in products, supporting rigorous quality assurance protocols.
Why Choose the 42EF-D2MPAK-F4?
Unwavering Reliability
Engineered by Allen-Bradley, this sensor guarantees consistent, high-performance operation even in the most challenging industrial environments, ensuring maximum uptime.
Superior Precision
With its rapid 1ms response time and accurate detection, it delivers the exactness required for high-speed applications where every millisecond counts.
Exceptional Flexibility
The manually adjustable sensitivity allows for fine-tuning to perfectly match diverse application requirements, providing unparalleled adaptability.
Built to Last
Featuring a rugged IP67 environmental rating, this sensor is designed to endure tough working conditions, promising an extended operational lifespan and resistance to harsh elements.
Availability & Shipping
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- ▸Free USA shipping: FedEx Priority (2–5 business days) and UPS Ground (3–5 business days). Expedited options available at checkout.
- ▸Worldwide delivery: FedEx International Priority (1–5 days), UPS International Priority (3–5 days), and USPS International (5–10 days) — rates calculated at checkout.
- ▸Bulk pricing: Volume discounts on request — contact our sales team for quantity quotes.
- ▸Buy with confidence: Every 42EF-D2MPAK-F4 ships with a 1-Year PALM Parts warranty and a 30-day return window.
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