Allen-Bradley 42RC1-4000 Photoelectric Switch

Description:

The Allen Bradley 42RC1-4000 PhotoSwitch is used in industrial sensing and object detection systems to provide reliable photoelectric detection and monitoring functions. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, material handling equipment, and automated production lines requiring accurate object detection and position sensing. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for replacement, retrofit, and automation projects to maintain dependable sensing performance and system reliability.

Applications:

The Allen Bradley 42RC1-4000 PhotoSwitch is designed for industrial automation applications where non-contact object detection is required. It is commonly used in assembly lines, packaging systems, conveyor controls, inspection stations, and material handling processes to detect products, monitor movement, and support automated machine operation.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 42RC1-4000
• Product Type: PhotoSwitch
• Brand: Allen Bradley
• Sensor Type: Photoelectric Sensor
• Model: 4000
• Detection Method: Reflex Beam Scanning
• Function: Object Detection and Presence Sensing
• Application: Industrial Automation Systems
• Sensing Distance: Up to 4000 mm (4 m)
• Installation Type: Industrial Sensor Mounting
• Compatibility: Conveyor, Packaging, and Material Handling Equipment
• Industry Use: Manufacturing and Automated Production Systems
• Service Environment: Industrial Applications

Common Replacements:

• Allen Bradley 42RE1 Photoelectric Sensor
• Allen Bradley 42RC1-4001 PhotoSwitch
• Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor