Allen-Bradley 42SRU-6002 PHOTOSWITCH COMPACT SENSOR 42SRU6002

Description:

The Allen‑Bradley 42SRU‑6002 Series B photoswitch compact photo sensor is a non‑contact optical sensor used to detect objects, changes in surface conditions, or presence without physical contact. Installed in industrial automation and control systems where fast, reliable object detection is required. Maintenance teams, system integrators, and automation technicians use this sensor for replacement, retrofit, and system upgrades to ensure dependable non‑contact detection performance in manufacturing and material handling environments.

Applications:

The Allen‑Bradley 42SRU‑6002 Series B photoswitch is used in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotic cells, and material handling equipment to detect product presence, position, movement, or changes in surface conditions. Allen‑Bradley photo sensors are deployed in automated manufacturing and process control environments where consistent optical detection improves control logic, supports automated actions, prevents jams, and enhances system reliability.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Rockwell Automation / Allen‑Bradley
• Model / Part Number: 42SRU‑6002
• Series: Series B
• Product Type: Compact Photoelectric Sensor / Photoswitch
• Sensing Mode: Diffuse or fixed reflective detection (model dependent)
• Sensing Range: Industrial range (verify specific datasheet)
• Light Source: Infrared or visible LED
• Output Type: Discrete DC output (NPN or PNP depending on variant)
• Supply Voltage: Typically 10–30 V DC
• Indicators: LED status for power and output
• Response Time: Fast switching for dynamic detection
• Housing: Compact industrial enclosure
• Protection Rating: Industrial environment suitability
• Mounting: Surface or bracket mount
• Operating Temperature: Industrial specification range
• Application: Object presence, change detection, position sensing

Common Replacements:

• Allen‑Bradley 42SRU‑6005 
• Omron E3Z‑D61 
• Sick W4 Series Photoelectric Sensor