MK5214 is a T-slot cylinder sensor designed for reliable piston-position detection. It uses a PNP normally open switching output and operates from 10…30 V DC. The sensor is specially designed to suppress interference fields in welding applications. Its compact 25 × 5 × 6.5 mm housing supports space-saving cylinder installation. A 0.3 m connection and industrial protection design make it suitable for automated pneumatic systems.
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MK5214 is designed for pneumatic cylinders used around welding equipment. Its interference-field suppression helps reduce unwanted magnetic switching. The sensor can withstand magnetic fields up to 200 mT. This provides improved reliability around welding machinery. The design is therefore suitable for demanding robotic automation environments.
The sensor operates from 10…30 V DC with less than 10 mA current consumption. Its PNP normally open output supports 100 mA continuous current. The switching output has a maximum voltage drop of 2.5 V. Short-circuit and overload protection are integrated. The 300 ms maximum power-on delay supports controlled machine startup.
MK5214 uses a compact T-slot housing measuring 25 × 5 × 6.5 mm. Its self-locking fastening system allows quick installation and adjustment. The sensor can be inserted directly from the top into a suitable slot. The yellow LED provides visible switching indication. Its IP65/IP67 protection supports industrial pneumatic installations.
T-slot cylinder sensor
PNP electrical design
Normally open output
10…30 V DC supply
<10 mA current consumption
100 mA output current
2000 Hz switching frequency
200 mT magnetic-field immunity
2.8 mT magnetic sensitivity
10 m/s travel speed
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
25 × 5 × 6.5 mm housing
0.3 m cable
M8 connector
Yellow LED
IP65/IP67 protection
Self-locking fastening
Stainless-steel fastening clamp
Welding robots
Pneumatic cylinders
Robotic welding equipment
Automated assembly machines
Material handling
Packaging machinery
Pneumatic grippers
Machine tools
Factory automation
Cylinder end-position detection
MK5214 is particularly useful around welding operations. Its magnetic-field suppression reduces interference from welding equipment. The sensor maintains piston-position detection during automated movement. This improves switching reliability in robotic cells. It is suitable for demanding industrial cylinder applications.
The compact housing allows direct T-slot installation. The M8 connection simplifies integration with industrial control wiring. The self-locking mechanism reduces installation time. The LED provides immediate status feedback during commissioning. This makes MK5214 practical for machine builders and maintenance teams.
| Specification | MK5214 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ifm electronic |
| Model | MK5214 |
| Product type | T-slot cylinder sensor |
| Order code | MKT3028BBPKG/G/WFI/0,3M/ZH/US |
| Sensor principle | Magnetic |
| Application | Welding applications |
| Magnetic-field immunity | Yes |
| Max. magnetic-field immunity | 200 mT |
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | Normally open |
| Supply voltage | 10…30 V DC |
| Current consumption | <10 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes |
| Power-on delay | ≤300 ms |
| Output current | 100 mA |
| Voltage drop | 2.5 V |
| Switching frequency | 2000 Hz |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes |
| Magnetic sensitivity | 2.8 mT |
| Travel speed | >10 m/s |
| Hysteresis | <1.5 mm |
| Repeatability | <0.2 mm |
| Housing dimensions | 25 × 5 × 6.5 mm |
| Cylinder type | T-slot |
| Mounting | Flush |
| Cable length | 0.3 m |
| Connector | M8 |
| Protection | IP65/IP67 |
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