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553556

Fork light barrier SOOF-M-FL-SM-C50-N

The Festo 553556 is an optoelectronic fork light barrier utilizing red light to measure position with a repetition accuracy of 0.04 mm and a minimal object diameter of 0.5 mm. Operating on a 10 to 35 V DC voltage range, this component features an NPN switch output, a maximum switching frequency of 4,000 Hz, and pulsing short-circuit strength with polarity protection for operating voltage connections. The assembly is built in accordance with the EU-EMV guideline, carries RCM and c UL us - Listed (OL) authorizations, and conforms to RoHS while being free of copper and PTFE, though it contains PWIS substances. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to receive a formal quotation for this industrial component.

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Manufacturer
Festo
Part number
553556
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Technical Specifications

Authorization
RCM Mark | c UL us - Listed (OL)
CE symbol (see declaration of conformity)
according to EU-EMV guideline
Materials note
Free of copper and PTFE | Contains PWIS substances | Conforms to RoHS
Measured variable
Position
Measuring principle
Optoelectronic
Measurement method
Fork light barrier
Type of light
Red
Minimal object diameter
0.5 mm
Ambient temperature
-10 ... 60 °C
Repetition accuracy
0.04 mm
Switch output
NPN
Switching element function
Switchable
Hysteresis
<= 0.25 mm
Max. switching frequency
4,000 Hz
Max. output current
200 mA
Short circuit strength
Pulsing
Operating voltage range DC
10 ... 35 V
Residual ripple
± 5 %
Idle current
32.5 mA
Polarity protected
For operating voltage connections
Electrical connection
3-pin | M8x1 | Plug
Size
Clevis 50x55 mm
Fork gap
50 mm
Product weight
110 g
Material housing
Zinc die-casting | Painted
Operating status display
Yellow LED
Setting options
Potentiometer
Protection class
IP67
Insulation voltage
50 V
Surge strength
0.8 kV
Corrosion resistance classification CRC
0 - No corrosion stress
Degree of contamination
3

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