Keyence PZ-V73P PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR SWITCH Connector Type M12 PZV73P

Description:

The Keyence PZ‑V73P photoelectric sensor switch is a non‑contact optical detector that uses light to sense the presence or absence of objects. Installed in automated systems where reliable object detection and position sensing are required. Maintenance teams, system integrators, and automation technicians use this sensor for replacement, retrofit, and system upgrades to improve detection accuracy and control performance in industrial environments.

Applications:

The Keyence PZ‑V73P sensor is used in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly lines, robotic cells, and material handling equipment to detect part presence, position, or movement. Keyence photoelectric sensors provide dependable non‑contact detection that improves control logic, reduces jams, supports counting tasks, and enhances overall reliability in manufacturing and automation systems.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Keyence
• Model / Part Number: PZ‑V73P
• Product Type: Photoelectric Sensor Switch
• Output Type: PNP digital output
• Supply Voltage: 12–24 V DC
• Connector: 4‑pin M12 connector
• Sensing Mode: (verify exact mode; typically diffuse or fixed‑field)
• Sensing Distance: Industrial range (model dependent)
• Light Source: Infrared/visible LED
• Response Time: Fast switching for dynamic detection
• Indicators: LED for power and output status
• Protection Rating: Industrial environment capable
• Mounting: Bracket or surface mount
• Operating Temperature: Industrial specification range
• Application: Object presence, position, and motion detection

Common Replacements:

• Keyence PZ‑V61/X/Y series photoelectric sensors
• Omron E3Z‑D61 photoelectric sensor
• Sick W4 series photoelectric switch