The IFM MK502A T-slot cylinder sensor is designed for position detection on pneumatic cylinders in demanding industrial and hazardous-area applications. It detects the magnetic piston position and provides reliable feedback for automated machinery. The sensor uses a compact T-slot mounting format and is designed with ATEX and IECEx approvals for specified hazardous-area applications.
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MK502A is a T-slot cylinder sensor designed for pneumatic cylinder position detection. It is suitable for applications requiring magnetic sensing and specialised hazardous-area certification. IFM documentation specifies T-slot cylinder mounting, a compact 25.3 × 5 × 6.5 mm format and IP65/IP67 protection.
The sensor provides position feedback by detecting the magnetic field of the pneumatic cylinder piston. Its construction is suitable for direct installation in compatible T-slot cylinders. The model is designed for hazardous-area use and has ATEX and IECEx approvals with specified protection markings. This makes it suitable for specialised industrial installations.
MK502A can be used for pneumatic cylinder monitoring in industrial systems where hazardous-area certification is required. Suitable applications include specialised process machinery, pneumatic equipment and industrial automation installations. It can provide cylinder position feedback to compatible control equipment. The sensor's protection rating supports use in demanding environments.
MK502A combines compact T-slot cylinder mounting with hazardous-area certification. Its ATEX and IECEx approvals make it suitable for specified explosive-atmosphere applications when installed according to the applicable certification requirements. The sensor also provides IP65/IP67 protection and compact mechanical dimensions.
T-slot cylinder sensor
Magnetic piston detection
Hazardous-area approved
ATEX certification
IECEx certification
IP65/IP67 protection
Compact 25.3 × 5 × 6.5 mm design
Flush mountable
Stainless-steel fastening clamp
Yellow LED switching indication
Hazardous-area automation
Pneumatic cylinders
Process machinery
Industrial automation
Cylinder position monitoring
Pneumatic control systems
Production machinery
Process plants
Machine safety applications
Specialised industrial equipment
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | MK502A |
| Model | MKT2020-N/--/A/6,0M/-H/1G/1D |
| Brand | IFM |
| Product Type | T-slot cylinder sensor |
| Sensor Principle | Magnetic |
| Cylinder Type | T-slot |
| Mounting | Flush mountable |
| Dimensions | 25.3 × 5 × 6.5 mm |
| Housing Material | PA |
| Fastening Clamp | Stainless steel |
| Protection Rating | IP65; IP67 |
| Ambient Temperature | -25...70 °C |
| Approval | BVS 09 ATEX E164 |
| Additional Approval | IECEx BVS 09.0065 |
| ATEX Marking | Ex II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga |
| ATEX Dust Marking | Ex II 1D Ex ia IIIC T135°C Da |
| LED | Yellow switching-status LED |
| Mounting Type | Fastening clamp |
| Cylinder Application | T-slot cylinders |
| Cable Length | 6.0 m |
| Internal Capacitance | 140 nF maximum |
| Internal Inductance | 400 µH maximum |
| Weight | 93.9 g |
| Pack Quantity | 1 pc |
| Application | Hazardous-area cylinder sensing |
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