Capacitive fork sensor | 50026371
Leuze GK 14/24 L (50026371) is a capacitive fork sensor. Fork width: 1 mm; Supply voltage: 10 … 30 V, DC; Output 1: Transistor, PNP; Connection: Connector / M12 / 5 -pin.
Technical specifications
Basic data
| Series | 14 |
|---|---|
| Principle of physics | Capacitive |
| Application | Detection of non-transparent labels | Detection of transparent labels |
| Label width, min. | 10 mm |
| Label gap, min. | 2 mm |
| Medium | Transparent |
Electrical data
| Protective circuit | Polarity reversal protection | Short circuit protected |
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Performance data
| Supply voltage UB | 10 … 30 V, DC |
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| Residual ripple | 0 … 15 %, From UB |
| Open-circuit current | 0 … 35 mA |
Outputs
| Number of digital switching outputs | 2 Piece(s) |
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Switching outputs
| Type | Digital switching output |
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| Voltage type | DC |
| Switching current, max. | 200 mA |
Switching output 1
| Switching element | Transistor, PNP |
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| Switching principle | Switching signal in label gap, switchable |
Switching output 2
| Switching element | Transistor, NPN |
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| Switching principle | Switching signal in label gap, switchable |
Time behavior
| Switching frequency | 5,000 Hz |
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| Response time | 0.1 ms |
| Readiness delay | 100 ms |
Connection
| Number of connections | 1 Piece(s) |
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Connection 1
| Function | Signal OUT | Voltage supply |
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| Type of connection | Connector |
| Thread size | M12 |
| Type | Male |
| Material | Metal |
| No. of pins | 5 -pin |
| Encoding | A-coded |
| Plug outlet | Horizontal (parallel to belt movement) |
Mechanical data
| Design | Fork |
|---|---|
| Mouth width | 1 mm |
| Mouth depth | 85 mm |
| Dimension (W x H x L) | 24 mm x 36.5 mm x 110 mm |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Metal housing | Aluminum |
| Net weight | 175 g |
| Housing color | Red | Red, RAL 3000 |
| Type of fastening | Mounting thread | Through-hole mounting |
Operation and display
| Type of display | LED |
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| Number of LEDs | 3 Piece(s) |
| Operational controls | Multiturn potentiometer |
Environmental data
| Ambient temperature, operation | 0 … 60 °C |
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| Ambient temperature, storage | -10 … 70 °C |
Certifications
| Degree of protection | IP 65 |
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| Protection class | III |
| Standards applied | IEC 60947-5-2 |
Application and product selection
Evaluate label and carrier materials, minimum label gap and fork opening together. Confirm transparent-label suitability from the exact model specifications.
- Match the full model and part number before ordering.
- Check supply voltage, output function and connection against the machine requirements.
- Use the manufacturer pin assignment and installation instructions for this exact device.
Installation and commissioning
- Qualified personnel should install and wire the device with the machine in a safe, isolated state.
- Validate detection with actual targets and the intended production speed.
- Inspect the sensing face, cable routing and mounting; repeat the functional check after maintenance.
Automation engineering support
Share the full model, part number and application conditions for product selection, technical supply and commissioning support. Price, stock, delivery time and accessory scope are confirmed with the quotation.
Technical source: Leuze 50026371 official product record.
