Datasheet

Self-Contained Opposed-Mode Sensor Pair with Teach Mode

• An easy-to-use, self-contained opposed-mode sensor pair in a rugged U-shaped housing

• Easy push-button programming automatically adjusts sensitivity to optimal setting

• Dynamic TEACH programming option provides on-the-fly convenience and minimizes the effects of

web flutter

• Separate TEACH input allows remote programming by an external device, such asa switch or a process

controller

• Easy output programming eliminates the need for Light or Dark Operate selection

• Choose fast 500 microsecond or 150 microsecond output response

• 1 mm effective beam

• Visible red beam

• Molded-in beam guides simplify beam placement

• 10 mm (0.39 in) slot width for a wide variety of sensing applications

• Applications include label detection, hole detection, edge guiding and counting, and small parts

detection

• 10 V dc to 30 V dc operation

• Bipolar PNP/NPN outputs

• Choose integral, unterminated cable or QD models

WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection

Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or death. This device

does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A sensor failure

or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized sensor output condition.

Models

Models

Sensing Beam

Slot Width

Cable1

Supply Voltage

Output Type

Response

Repeatability

SLE10B6V

Visible red, 680 nm

10.0 mm (0.39 in)

2 m (6.5 ft) 5-wire

cable

10 V dc to 30 V dc

Bipolar NPN

and PNP

500

microseconds

100 microseconds

SLE10B6VQ

5-Pin Euro-style QD

SLE10B6VY

2 m (6.5 ft) 5-wire

cable

150

microseconds

75 microseconds

SLE10B6VYQ

5-Pin Euro-style QD

Overview

The SLE10 Expert Slot Sensor (sometimes called a fork sensor) comprises an opposed-mode emitter and its receiver inside a single convenient housing.

Opposed-mode sensing is very reliable, and the single self-contained housing provides easy installation, with no sensor alignment required. In addition,

the molded-in arrow on the emitter portion of the housing and the slotted design on the receiver portion of the housing show at a glance the position of

the beam, simplifying installation placement.

Expert series sensors feature easy-to-use push-button programming, performed in TEACH mode. TEACH-mode programming may be performed using

either the push button, or remotely, using a remote switch or process controller. The programming determines whether the sensor outputs will conduct

in light or dark conditions, and defines the light and dark conditions for the sensor in each application. The remote switch also may be used to disable the

programming push button for security.

The Dynamic TEACH option provides a means for teaching a series of conditions; the sensor monitors the sensing events and automatically sets the

threshold between light and dark conditions.

1 To order the 9 m (30 ft) PVC cable model, add the suffix "W/30" to the cabled model number. For example, SLE10B6V W/30. Models with a quick disconnect

require a mating cordset.

SLE10 Expert Series Slot Sensor

Original Document

60378 Rev. A

3 April 2017

60378