T-slot Cylinder Sensor | NPN Output | 1000 Hz Switching Frequency | IP68 Rated | by SICK
The T-slot Cylinder Sensor is designed for precise cylinder position sensing in industrial automation. Featuring an NPN switching output and a high switching frequency of 1,000 Hz, this sensor is perfect for pneumatic and hydraulic applications. With an IP68 rated enclosure, it ensures robust protection against dust and water, making it ideal for harsh environments.
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- Cylinder type: T-slot
- Switching output: NPN, normally closed (NC)
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Power consumption: 10 mA without load
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2.2 V
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- Protection class: III
- Time delay before availability: 25 ms
- Response sensitivity: 1.9 mT (typical)
- Overrun distance: 9 mm (typical)
- Hysteresis: 0.7 mT (typical)
- Reproducibility: ≤ 0.1 mT
- Reverse polarity protection: Yes
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Status indicator LED: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Ambient operating temperature: -30 °C to +80 °C
- Shock and vibration resistance: 30 g, 11 ms / 10-55 Hz, 1 mm
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, ferrules, 3 m length
- Cable diameter: Ø 2.9 mm
- Bending radius: > 3 x cable diameter (fixed installation)
- Torsion force: ± 180° / 1 m
- Drag chain cycles: > 2,000,000
- Cable outlet: Axial
- Housing material: Plastic, PA12
- Cable material: PUR
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 24mm x 50mm x 24mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- T-slot cylinder type compatible with various cylinder adapters
- NPN switching output with normally closed (NC) function
- High switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- IP68 rated enclosure for robust protection
- Wide supply voltage range from 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Reverse polarity, short-circuit, and power-up pulse protection
- Status indicator LED for operational feedback
- Shock and vibration resistant (30 g, 11 ms / 10-55 Hz, 1 mm)
- Cable connection with 3-wire, 3 m length, PUR cable
- Operating temperature range from -30 °C to +80 °C
- Installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper wiring and compliance with safety standards.
- Industrial automation for cylinder position sensing
- Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder monitoring
- Manufacturing process control
- Robotics and material handling systems
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable IP68 housing reduces need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste
- Low power consumption of 10 mA without load enhances energy efficiency
- Robust design extends product life, reducing environmental impact
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK MZT8-1V9NO-KUA T-slot Cylinder Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and cylinder position sensing applications.
