What This Sensor Is and What It Does
The Siemens 3RG7200-6CC00 is a SIMATIC PXO610 K80 diffuse-mode photoelectric sensor in the energetic (high-power) variant. It provides a 2 m sensing range with PNP antivalent outputs — meaning it switches both normally-open and normally-closed signals simultaneously, which is useful for monitoring both presence and absence on a single sensor head. Rated for DC 10-36 V supply and 200 mA output current, it terminates through a PG11 cable gland with a 4-pole connection and carries IP67 sealing for washdown or dusty environments.
Key Ratings and What They Mean for Fit
The DC 10-36 V supply range covers standard 24 VDC control systems with margin for brownout or long cable runs. The 200 mA output rating is the maximum load per channel; if you are driving a PLC input or a small relay, that is ample, but do not parallel outputs to exceed the package limit. The antivalent output (PNP) gives both a light-on and dark-on signal from one sensor, which simplifies wiring for applications that need to detect both part-present and part-absent states without a second sensor. IP67 means the housing is dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion — suitable for coolant splash or outdoor enclosures, but not continuous submersion.