MK5248 is a PNP normally open T-slot cylinder sensor for reliable piston-position detection. It operates from 10…30 V DC and consumes less than 15 mA. The sensor provides 2.3 mT magnetic sensitivity and 2000 Hz switching frequency. Its compact 25 × 5 × 6.5 mm body allows flush cylinder installation. A 0.3 m cable with M8 connection supports industrial automation integration.
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MK5248 detects the piston magnet without physical contact. Its 2.3 mT magnetic sensitivity supports reliable switching. The sensor handles piston travel speeds above 10 m/s. Hysteresis remains below 1.5 mm. Repeatability is below 0.2 mm.
The sensor accepts 10…30 V DC supply. Current consumption remains below 15 mA. The PNP output supports 100 mA continuous current. Short-circuit and overload protection are integrated. Reverse polarity protection supports reliable electrical operation.
The sensor uses a 25 × 5 × 6.5 mm compact housing. Its fastening clamp supports flush mounting into T-slots. The 0.3 m cable provides connection flexibility. An M8 A-coded connection is used. IP65/IP67 protection supports industrial pneumatic machinery.
PNP design
Normally open output
10…30 V DC
<15 mA consumption
100 mA output
2000 Hz switching frequency
2.3 mT sensitivity
10 m/s travel speed
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
Reverse polarity protection
25 × 5 × 6.5 mm
0.3 m cable
M8 connection
Yellow LED
T-slot mounting
Flush installation
Stainless-steel clamp
IP65/IP67
Pneumatic cylinders
Packaging machines
Assembly automation
Robotics
Material handling
Pneumatic grippers
Machine tools
Production equipment
Factory automation
Position sensing
The magnetic sensor detects piston movement without contact. This eliminates mechanical contact wear. High switching frequency supports fast pneumatic cycles. Low hysteresis improves position stability. This supports reliable automated cylinder operation.
The small housing fits directly into T-slot cylinders. The short cable keeps machine wiring organised. M8 connectivity simplifies integration. The fastening clamp allows quick adjustment. This makes MK5248 practical for compact automation systems.
| Specification | MK5248 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ifm electronic |
| Model | MK5248 |
| Product type | T-slot cylinder sensor |
| Order code | MKT3028BBPKG/A/0,3M/ZH/US |
| Sensor principle | Magnetic |
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output function | Normally open |
| Supply voltage | 10…30 V DC |
| Current consumption | <15 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity | Yes |
| Power-on delay | <50 ms |
| Voltage drop | 2.5 V |
| Output current | 100 mA |
| Switching frequency | 2000 Hz |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Overload protection | Yes |
| Magnetic sensitivity | 2.3 mT |
| Travel speed | >10 m/s |
| Hysteresis | <1.5 mm |
| Repeatability | <0.2 mm |
| Dimensions | 25 × 5 × 6.5 mm |
| Mounting | Flush |
| Cylinder type | T-slot |
| Housing | PA |
| Clamp | Stainless steel |
| Cable | 0.3 m |
| Connector | M8 A-coded |
| LED | Yellow |
| Protection | IP65/IP67 |
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