Autonics BEN Series Product Manual

TCD210055AC
Universal AC/DC
Photoelectric Switch
BEN Series
PRODUCT MANUAL
For your safety, read and follow the considerations written in the instruction
manual, other manuals and Autonics website.
improvement. Some models may be discontinued without notice.
Features
• Small and power supply built-in type
• Easy installation with indicators on product
• Light ON/Dark ON mode selectable by switch
• Status and output indication
• Built-in IC photo diode for disturbing light and electrical noise
ᜢ ᜫ

Safety Considerations

• Observe all 'Safety Considerations' for safe and proper operation to avoid hazards.
• ᜸ symbol indicates caution due to special circumstances in which hazards may occur.
᜸ Warning
Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.
01. Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that
may cause serious injury or substantial economic loss. (e.g., nuclear power
control, medical equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion
apparatus, safety equipment, crime/disaster prevention devices, etc.)
02.
high humidity, direct sunlight, radiant heat, vibration, impact or salinity
may be present.
03. Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
04. Do not connect, repair, or inspect the unit while connected to a power
source.
05. Check 'Connections' before wiring.
᜸ Caution
Failure to follow instructions may result in injury or product damage.
01.
02. Use a dry cloth to clean the unit, and do not use water or organic solvent.
03.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in insulation failure, contact melt,

Cautions during Use

• Follow instructions in 'Cautions during Use' . Otherwise, It may cause unexpected
accidents.
• When connecting an inductive load such as DC relay or solenoid valve to the output,
remove surge by using diodes or varistors.
• Use the product after 0.5 sec of the power input.
When using a separate power supply for the switch and load, supply power to the
switch first.
• 12-24 VDCᜡ power supply should be insulated and limited voltage/current or Class 2,
SELV power supply device.
• Wire as short as possible and keep it away from high voltage lines or power lines to
prevent surge and inductive noise.
• When using switching mode power supply (SMPS), ground F.G. terminal and connect
a condenser between 0V and F.G. terminal to remove noise.
• When using a switch with a noise-generating equipment (e.g., switching regulator,
inverter, and servo motor), ground F.G. terminal of the equipment.
• This unit may be used in the following environments.
- Altitude max. 2,000 m
- Pollution degree 2 : DC power type, Pollution degree 3 : Free power type
- Installation category II

Product Components

Sensing type Through-beam
Product components Product, instruction manual
-
Adjustment screwdriver × 1
Bracket × 2
M4 bolt / nut × 4
VR Waterproof rubber × 1
01)
01) only used by ac/dc type.
Polarized
MS-2 MS-2 -
× 1 × 1 × 1
× 1 × 1 × 1
× 2 × 2 × 2
× 2 × 2 × 2