MK5311 is a flush C-slot cylinder sensor using a GMR sensing cell. It provides a PNP normally open output for pneumatic piston detection. The sensor operates from 10…30 V DC and supports 10 kHz switching. Its 26.1 × 2.8 × 5.5 mm body provides compact flush installation. A 0.3 m PUR cable with M8 connection supports industrial integration.
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The GMR sensing cell detects magnetic piston movement without contact. Magnetic sensitivity is 2.8 mT. The sensor supports travel speeds above 10 m/s. High switching frequency allows fast cylinder-position feedback. This makes it suitable for repetitive pneumatic applications.
The sensor uses a PNP normally open output. It operates from 10…30 V DC with less than 10 mA consumption. The output supports 100 mA continuous current. Short-circuit and overload protection are included. Reverse polarity protection supports dependable operation.
The sensor uses a flush C-slot mounting arrangement. Its PA housing measures 26.1 × 2.8 × 5.5 mm. The fastening clamp is stainless steel. A 0.3 m PUR cable connects through an M8 interface. IP65/IP67 protection supports industrial machine environments.
GMR cell
PNP output
Normally open
Flush mounting
C-slot cylinder
10…30 V DC
<10 mA
100 mA output
10,000 Hz
2.8 mT sensitivity
0.3 m PUR cable
M8 connector
PA housing
Stainless-steel clamp
Yellow LED
IP65/IP67
Short-circuit protection
Overload protection
Pneumatic cylinders
Packaging machinery
Assembly automation
Robotic systems
Material handling
Machine tools
Production machinery
Factory automation
Pneumatic grippers
Position sensing
The 10 kHz switching frequency supports fast pneumatic movement. The GMR cell provides contactless detection. The 2.8 mT sensitivity supports stable piston recognition. Low hysteresis supports repeatable operation. This makes the sensor suitable for high-cycle machines.
The flush body reduces interference with the cylinder structure. The M8 connection supports standard machine wiring. The stainless-steel clamp maintains sensor position. The yellow LED assists setup. This makes MK5311 practical for compact automation.
| Specification | MK5311 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ifm electronic |
| Model | MK5311 |
| Product type | C-slot cylinder sensor |
| Order code | MKC3028BBPKG/G/0,3M/ZH/ASR |
| Sensor technology | GMR |
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Output | Normally open |
| Supply | 10…30 V DC |
| Current consumption | <10 mA |
| Protection class | III |
| Reverse polarity | Yes |
| Power-on delay | 30 ms |
| Output current | 100 mA |
| Voltage drop | 2.5 V |
| Switching frequency | 10,000 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 |
| Dimensions | 26.1 × 2.8 × 5.5 mm |
| Mounting | Flush |
| Cylinder type | C-slot |
| Housing | PA |
| Clamp | Stainless steel |
| Cable | 0.3 m PUR |
| Connector | M8 |
| Protection | IP65/IP67 |
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