1025596

What type of device is this?

This is an automation light grid with separate transmitter and receiver units. It is designed for industrial detection tasks where a tall sensing field is needed to monitor the presence or passage of objects across multiple parallel light beams.

What applications is this model typically used for?

It is commonly used in conveying, object detection, height checking, presence monitoring, gap detection and simple counting applications. Because it uses a multi-beam sensing field, it is well suited to detecting products moving through a guarded opening or along a production line.

What is the detection height?

The monitoring height is 2,340 mm, giving this model a tall detection area for larger access points or vertical sensing tasks.

How many beams does it use and what is the beam spacing?

This unit uses 40 parallel beams with 60 mm beam spacing. That layout helps create a broad and consistent sensing field across the full monitored height.

What is the smallest object it can detect?

The minimum detectable object is 65 mm. In practical terms, items smaller than this may not be reliably picked up across the beam pattern.

What sensing range can be expected?

The operating range is 12 m, with a maximum range of 17 m under suitable conditions. This makes the unit a good fit for medium to longer distance sensing across machine frames, conveyor sections and access openings.

What power supply does it require?

It operates from a DC supply of 15 V to 30 V. Typical current consumption is less than 100 mA for the transmitter and less than 100 mA for the receiver.

What output type does it provide?

The receiver provides 2 x PNP transistor outputs. The Q output is dark switching, meaning it becomes active when at least one beam is interrupted, while the complementary output changes state when all beams are clear.

How is the unit connected?

Connection is via an M12 4-pin connector. This is a widely used industrial connection style and helps simplify integration into existing control panels and machine wiring.

Does it need a synchronisation cable between transmitter and receiver?

No. This version uses optical synchronisation, so the transmitter and receiver communicate through the light beams themselves rather than through a separate synchronisation cable.

Is there any status indication on the unit?

Yes. The receiver includes LED indication for normal beam alignment and also provides a contamination warning. This helps users assess operating condition at a glance.

Can the sensing performance be adjusted?

Yes. The unit includes sensitivity adjustment by potentiometer, allowing the sensing range to be tuned for the installation. Turning the adjustment one way reduces range, while turning it the other way increases it.

What is the enclosure rating?

The unit is rated IP65, which makes it suitable for demanding industrial environments where protection against dust ingress and water jets is important.

What are the housing material and overall dimensions?

The housing is aluminium with a PMMA front screen. Overall dimensions are 34 mm x 2,416 mm x 29 mm, so this is a slim but tall sensor assembly.

What ambient temperature range does it support?

The operating temperature range is -25 °C to +55 °C, and the storage temperature range is -40 °C to +70 °C.

Can it be installed outdoors?

It can be used outdoors only when fitted inside an external protective housing. For open exposure, an additional enclosure should be considered during system design.

Are mounting and connection accessories available for this model?

Yes. Typical accessory options include swivel mounting brackets and M12 sensor cables for installation. For example, the Sick 1025596 datasheet references compatible fixing and cabling options that can help with straightforward mechanical and electrical integration.

What should I consider before selecting this light grid?

Key points to review are the 2,340 mm monitoring height, 65 mm minimum detectable object, 12 m operating range, 2 x PNP outputs, M12 4-pin connection and IP65 enclosure rating. These details help determine whether the unit matches the opening size, target object size and control architecture of the application.