Leuze LE318B/2N Throughbeam Photoelectric Sensor Receiver – 50116844
Leuze LE318B/2N Throughbeam Photoelectric Sensor Receiver – 50116844
Product Overview
The Leuze LE318B/2N is a cylindrical throughbeam photoelectric sensor receiver from the Leuze 318B series, designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation and manufacturing applications.
This receiver features two NPN transistor switching outputs, with one output configured for light switching and the other for dark switching. It operates on 10–30 VDC, provides a 1 ms response time, and supports an operating range of up to 10 m, with an operating range limit of up to 15 m when paired with a suitable transmitter. The sensor comes with a 2,000 mm PUR cable and provides IP67 protection for demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
Brand: Leuze
Model: LE318B/2N
Part Number: 50116844
Series: 318B
Device Type: Throughbeam photoelectric sensor receiver
NPN transistor outputs
2 digital switching outputs
Light switching and dark switching outputs
Supply voltage: 10–30 VDC
Operating range: 0–10 m
Operating range limit: 0–15 m
Switching frequency: 500 Hz
Response time: 1 ms
2 m PUR cable
IP67 protection
M18 × 1 thread
Compact cylindrical housing
Technical Specifications
Specification | Details |
Brand | Leuze |
Model | LE318B/2N |
Part Number | 50116844 |
Series | 318B |
Sensor Type | Throughbeam Photoelectric Sensor |
Device Type | Receiver |
Operating Principle | Throughbeam |
Operating Range | 0–10 m |
Operating Range Limit | 0–15 m |
Supply Voltage | 10–30 VDC |
Residual Ripple | 0–15% of UB |
Digital Outputs | 2 |
Output 1 | NPN, Light Switching |
Output 2 | NPN, Dark Switching |
Switching Frequency | 500 Hz |
Response Time | 1 ms |
Readiness Delay | 300 ms |
Connection | Cable |
Cable Length | 2,000 mm |
Cable Type | 4-wire PUR cable |
Wire Cross Section | 0.2 mm² |
Housing Diameter | 18 mm |
Housing Length | 46 mm |
Thread | M18 × 1 mm |
Housing Material | ABS |
Protection Rating | IP67 |
Operating Temperature | -40 to +60°C |
Storage Temperature | -40 to +70°C |
Protection Class | III |
Approval | cULus |
Standard | IEC 60947-5-2 |
Net Weight | Approx. 70 g |
Specifications are based on Leuze's official product data for LE318B/2N, part number 50116844.
Applications
The Leuze LE318B/2N can be used in:
Industrial automation systems
Conveyor systems
Packaging machinery
Material handling
Production lines
Object presence detection
Product counting
Machine automation
Factory automation
Logistics and process control
Detection of flat or small objects
The 318B series is designed for reliable beam alignment and object detection, including applications involving flat objects.
Compatible Transmitters
As a throughbeam receiver, LE318B/2N must be used with a compatible Leuze transmitter.
Common compatible transmitter models include:
LS318BI/9D
LS318B/9D
LS318BI/9D-M12
Other compatible Leuze 318B series transmitters
For example, Leuze documentation lists LS318BI/9D, part number 50132822, as a suitable transmitter for LE318B/2N.
Related Model
LE318B/2N-M12 – Part No. 50116845
The M12 version provides the same basic throughbeam receiver function with an M12 4-pin connector instead of the 2 m fixed cable connection.
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