The IFM MK5104 T-slot cylinder sensor is a compact magnetic sensor designed to detect piston position in pneumatic cylinders. It uses a GMR sensing principle and is configured for convenient installation in T-slot cylinder profiles. The 0.3 m cable arrangement supports practical machine wiring and integration. Its fast magnetic response makes it suitable for repetitive pneumatic movements. The sensor can be used in packaging, handling, assembly and special-purpose automation machinery
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The MK5104 uses a GMR cell to detect the magnetic field of the piston. This provides contactless position detection without mechanical contact with the moving piston. The sensing principle is suitable for repetitive cylinder operation. Its magnetic sensitivity supports reliable switching during machine movement. This makes the sensor suitable for demanding automation applications.
The sensor supports 10…30 V DC operation and provides a normally open switching output. Its electrical design is identified as DC PNP/NPN in the referenced product information. The output can be integrated into industrial controller inputs. Protection functions support reliable operation in automation equipment. The sensor can therefore be used in a broad range of control applications.
The compact housing is designed for T-slot cylinders and supports flush mounting. The sensor can be positioned along the slot to achieve the desired switching location. The 0.3 m cable provides a practical connection length for compact machines. The fastening arrangement supports secure installation. This simplifies sensor setup during machine commissioning.
GMR cell technology
T-slot cylinder mounting
PNP/NPN electrical design
Normally open output
10…30 V DC operation
2.8 mT magnetic sensitivity
Travel speed above 10 m/s
0.3 m cable
Compact housing
Industrial automation design
Packaging machines
Handling systems
Assembly equipment
Special-purpose machinery
Pneumatic cylinders
Pick-and-place systems
Production automation
Machine sequencing
Linear actuator monitoring
Industrial control applications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Code | MK5104 |
| Model | MKT2028BARKG/G/0,3M/ZH/AS |
| Product Type | T-slot cylinder sensor |
| Operating Principle | GMR cell |
| Electrical Design | DC PNP/NPN |
| Output Function | Normally open |
| Operating Voltage | 10…30 V DC |
| Protection Class | III |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | Yes |
| Voltage Drop | <4.5 V |
| Minimum Load Current | 5 mA |
| Leakage Current | <0.8 mA |
| Output Current | 100 mA |
| Switching Frequency | 4,000 Hz family variant |
| Short-Circuit Protection | Yes |
| Overload Protection | Yes |
| Response Sensitivity | 2.8 mT |
| Travel Speed | >10 m/s |
| Mounting | Flush mountable |
| Cylinder Type | T-slot |
| Housing | Plastic |
| Fastening Clamp | Stainless steel |
| Cable Length | 0.3 m |
| Connection | Model-specific connector |
| Brand | IFM |
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