Schneider Electric XUK-2ARCTL2 Photoelectric Sensor

Description:

The Schneider Electric XUK-2ARCTL2 photoelectric sensor is used in industrial automation systems for non-contact detection of objects using optical sensing technology. Commonly installed in packaging machines, conveyor systems, assembly equipment, and material handling processes. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for repair, replacement, retrofit, or new equipment integration.

Applications:

The Schneider Electric XUK-2ARCTL2 photoelectric sensor is designed to detect the presence and position of objects in industrial automation systems using multimode optical sensing technology. It is commonly used in packaging equipment, conveyor lines, sorting systems, and automated handling applications where through-beam, polarized reflex, diffuse, and background-suppression detection methods are required. The sensor provides non-contact switching for monitoring products, workpieces, and machine sequences.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number: XUK-2ARCTL2
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• Product Type: Photoelectric Sensor
• Family/Series: XUK
• Design: Compact 50 × 50 mm sensor
• Function: Optical object detection
• Detection Type: Multimode photoelectric sensing
• Emission: Infrared diffuse, infrared diffuse with background suppression, infrared through-beam, red polarized reflex
• Output Signal: Relay output
• Contact Operation: 1 NO or 1 NC programmable
• Rated Voltage: 24–240 V AC/DC
• Electrical Connection: 2 m cable
• Housing Material: PBT
• Sensing Distance: Up to 30 m
• Switching Frequency: 20 Hz
• Power Consumption: 3 W
• Time Delay Range: 0–10 s programmable
• Response Time: 25 ms
• Mounting: Panel mount
• Protection Rating: IP65
• Certifications: CE
• Certifications: CSA
• Certifications: UL

Common Replacements:

• XUK0ARCTL2
• XUK1ARCNL2
• XUK2ARCNL2