The Eaton E58CAL18A2C2 is a harsh-duty sensor, part of the E58 Series Tubular Plastic Body Photoelectric Sensor line. It features a 0.71 diameter, sensing distance of 80 ft, and operates at 300 mA AC/DC at 20-264Vac/15-30Vdc with a 9.8 ft cable. Suitable for environments with lubricants and coolants.
Ideal for automotive applications with exposure to lubricants and cutting fluids.
Refined optics provide long sensing ranges through high levels of contamination.
Features visible sensing beams for easy setup.
Product Highlights
This photoelectric sensor is designed for harsh environments, offering high performance and easy setup with its visible sensing beams.
Product Information
Standard Information
Brand: EATON
Manufacturer Part Number: E58CAL18A2C2
Technical Specifications
SKU
E58CAL18A2C2
Product Name
Eaton harsh-duty sensor
Catalog Number
E58CAL18A2C2
UPC
782113147499
Product Length/Depth
0.47 in
Product Height
2.2 in
Product Width
0.71 in
Catalog Notes
For complete system; order 1 source and 1 detector
Product Type
Harsh-duty sensor
Contact Rating
300 mA AC/DC at 20-264Vac/15-30Vdc
Cable type
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Enclosure material
Stainless steel
Operating mode
Thru-beam
Connection
9.8 ft (3 m) cable
Contact configuration
DC: NPN open collector AC: L1 switched
Sensor type
Through beam
Switch type
Photoelectric
Input voltage
20-264 Vac at 50/60 Hz, 15-30 Vdc
LED indicator
Output status: red
Protection
Latching short circuit
Cord length
120 ft
Maximum AC current
300 mA
Maximum DC current
300 mA
Operating temperature - max
158 F
Operating temperature - min
-40 F
Environmental rating
NEMA 1, NEMA 3, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, NEMA 13, IP69K
Primary brand
Eaton
Order code / Manufacturer SKU
E58CAL18A2C2
Manufacturer product status
Commercialized
Manufacturer description
E58 Series Tubular Plastic Body Photoelectric Sensor - 0.71 diam. - dist 80ft - AC L1 Switched - DC NPN Open - 300mA AC/DC at 20-264Vac/15-30Vdc - 9.8ft (3m) Cable - 20...264Vac 50/60Hz or 15...30Vdc input - Latching short circuit - Thru-Beam
Category
Photoelectric
(Instrument-Sensor) NEMA Protection
NEMA 3
(Instrument-Sensor) Size
M18
(Instrument-Sensor) Type of Operator
NPN
(Instrument-Sensor) IP Protection
IP69K
Component
Photoelectric Sensor
Manufacturer
Eaton
(Instrument-Sensor) Type
Tubular
(Instrument-Sensor) Contact Rating
300 Ma At 264 VAC
(Instrument-Sensor) Supply Voltage
20-264 VAC
(Instrument-Sensor) Temperature Range
-40 F - 158 F
(Instrument-Sensor) Cable Length
9.8 Ft
(Instrument-Sensor) Span
0 - 80 Ft
Product Series
E58 TUBULAR
Family Series
Eaton Photoelectric Sensors, E58 TUBULAR Series
Description
Eaton harsh-duty sensor, E58 Series Tubular Plastic Body Photoelectric Sensor, 0.71 dia, dist 80 Ft., AC: L1 Switched, DC: NPN Open, 300 mA AC/DC at 20-264Vac/15-30Vdc, 9.8 Ft. 3m Cable, 20 264 Vac 50/60 Hz or 15 30 Vdc input
Power Type
AC, DC
Max Range
80 '
Voltage
15-30 VDC, 20-264 VAC
Nominal Voltage
120 VAC, 24 VAC, 24 VDC, 240 VAC, 48 VAC
Operating Mode
Dark On
Connection Type
Cable
Max Load Current
0.3 A
Matching Source Unit
E58CAL18A2E2
Composition
Non-Metallic
Protection Rating
NEMA 1, NEMA 2, NEMA 3, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, NEMA 13