The IFM E20421 FIBRE OPTIC INFRA SENSOR is a fibre optic diffuse reflection sensor designed for demanding industrial and high-temperature applications. Its robust aluminium-sheathed construction provides resistance for harsh industrial environments and aggressive chemicals. The sensor is designed for applications where installation space is restricted and uses an angled design for flexible positioning. Its documented ambient temperature range extends from -40 to 290 °C. The sensor is suitable for specialised process equipment, industrial machinery and high-temperature automation applications.
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The E20421 is a specialised fibre optic diffuse reflection sensor intended for harsh industrial environments. Its angled configuration supports installation where available space is restricted. The sensor uses glass fibre with an aluminium sensing head and aluminium sheath. It is designed for high-temperature areas and provides resistance to various aggressive chemicals. These characteristics make it suitable for demanding industrial sensing applications.
The E20421 is specifically designed for applications involving elevated temperatures. Its documented ambient temperature range is -40 to 290 °C. The aluminium fibre head and aluminium sheath provide a robust construction suitable for demanding environments. The fibre optic arrangement allows the sensing location to be positioned close to the process while supporting separation from electronic sensing components. This makes the product useful for specialised high-temperature automation applications.
The sensor has a documented total length of 1800 mm and a minimum bending radius of 30 mm for fixed installation. Its aperture angle is documented as 68°. The fibre material is glass and the fibre head and sheath are aluminium. The product weighs approximately 81 g. These characteristics support its use in harsh industrial and high-temperature environments.
The E20421 can be used for diffuse reflection sensing around high-temperature industrial equipment. It is suitable for process machinery, production systems and specialised automation applications. Its angled design can help with installation where space is restricted. The robust aluminium construction provides additional suitability for harsh environments. It is particularly useful where conventional electronic sensing near the target may be unsuitable.
FIBRE OPTIC INFRA SENSOR
Fibre optic diffuse reflection sensing
Angled design
Suitable for restricted spaces
High-temperature application capability
-40 to 290 °C ambient range
Glass fibre material
Aluminium fibre head
Aluminium fibre sheath
Harsh industrial environment suitability
Resistance to various aggressive chemicals
1800 mm total length
30 mm minimum bending radius for fixed installation
68° aperture angle
Robust industrial construction
High-temperature sensing
Industrial process monitoring
Harsh environment sensing
Process equipment
Industrial machinery
Production machinery
Object detection
Component detection
Machine automation
Automated inspection
Chemical process equipment
Restricted-space sensing
Factory automation
Material handling
Industrial monitoring
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | E20421 |
| Model | FIBRE OPTIC INFRA SENSOR |
| Brand | IFM |
| Product Type | Fibre optic diffuse reflection sensor |
| Function Principle | Diffuse reflection |
| Design | Angled |
| Application | High-temperature industrial environments |
| Ambient Temperature | -40 to 290 °C |
| Detection Aperture | 68° |
| Sensing Head Version | Straight |
| Total Length | 1800 mm |
| Minimum Bending Radius | 30 mm |
| Fibre Material | Glass |
| Fibre Head Material | Aluminium |
| Fibre Sheath Material | Aluminium |
| Weight | 81 g |
| Environment | Harsh industrial environments |
| Chemical Resistance | Resistant to various aggressive chemicals |
| Temperature Suitability | High-temperature applications |
| Restricted Space Use | Suitable |
| Object Detection | Suitable |
| Diffuse Reflection | Supported |
| Process Monitoring | Suitable |
| Pack Quantity | 1 piece |
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