LEUZE HRT 96M/A-1670-800-44 METAL HOUSING AS-i BACKGROUND SUPPRESSION PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR (PART NUMBER: 50080048)

DEEP PRODUCT OVERVIEW & HEAVY-DUTY ARCHITECTURE
The Leuze HRT 96M/A-1670-800-44 (Order Part Number: 50080048) is a premium-tier, heavy-duty diffuse photoelectric sensor equipped with intelligent triangulation Background Suppression (BGS) electronics, belonging to the elite 96M (Metal) Series engineered by global automation leader Leuze electronic (Germany). Incorporating both the transmitter and receiver optics within a single heavy metal block footprint, it reads directly off target surfaces without requiring external reflective reflectors or auxiliary mirrors. The cornerstone engineering value of this model is its multi-layered combination of rugged die-cast zinc structural metallurgy, a high-transmittance hardened glass lens window, and an embedded AS-Interface (AS-i) industrial bus network bus. This robust composition positions the sensor as the benchmark gỡ lỗi automation choice for complex target indexing under brutal mechanical stress, heavy impact risks, and simplified network clustering common to automotive assembly halls, steel mills, abrasive woodworking lines, and high-capacity intralogistics systems.

GEOMETRIC TRIANGULATION BACKGROUND SUPPRESSION & COLOR-INDEPENDENT TRACKING
The sensor runs its profiling routines via diffuse energetic reflection governed by geometric Triangulation analysis rather than relying on standard light remission intensity metrics:
- The internal receiver array accurately computes the returned angle of the reflected pulsed red LED light rays to establish millimetric distance logging. Consequently, the sensor establishes exceptionally reliable target tracking that remains fully uniform across various target substrate finishes—performing with identical consistency from standard high-remission white panels (90% reflectivity) down to low-reflectivity matte black structures such as automotive rubber tires or sand-blasted dark steel blanks (retaining a minimal 6% reflectivity index).
- Any foreign optical clutter or moving background structures located past the defined user-calibrated cut-off boundary line (such as shiny zinc-coated machinery guards, passing fork-lifts, or cross-track conveyor chains) are systematically suppressed and completely ignored by the optical array, ensuring zero false data output flags.

INTEGRATED INTELLECTUAL AS-INTERFACE (AS-i) INDUSTRIAL NETWORK BUS
The letter "A" coded within the model name indicates the direct integration of a standardized industrial AS-Interface protocol. Moving away from standard point-to-point hardwired PNP/NPN transistor switching leads:
- The device streams binary tracking results and real-time telemetry datasets directly over a synchronized AS-i network cable layout to the master central PLC rack.
- Real-World Automation Benefits: Slashes field device sensor wiring volume by up to 90%, scales down control cabinet terminations, simplifies system documentation, and activates live remote diagnostic tracking (e.g., lens pollution warnings, bus communication drop alerts). This optimizes manufacturing throughput and drastically reduces unscheduled field maintenance down-times.

DIE-CAST ZINC SHELL CONSTRUCTION & FINE MULTITURN POTENTIOMETER CALIBRATION
- Ruggedized Die-Cast Zinc Housing: Provides outstanding mechanical impact absorption, resists structural fracture under physical collision, and dampens heavy-frequency frame vibrations stemming from large motor drives. The typical delicate plastic front lens is completely replaced with high-durability technical Glass, resisting scratching from flying sawdust, heavy weld spatter sparks, hot tool emulsifiers, and abrasive cleaners.
- Precise Multiturn Mechanical Potentiometer: Provides controls technicians with an explicit manual calibration dial to lock down background suppression cut-off thresholds millimetrically on-site. This fine rotary adjustment effortlessly optimizes the guaranteed operational sensing path of 0.1m to 0.8m (stretching up to a maximum typical sensing range limit of 1.2m).

HIGH-FREQUENCY FREQUENCY & SEVERE EXTRA-THERMAL TOLERANCE
The sensor hardware secures a steady 300 Hz switching frequency profile, keeping clean data alignment with products speeding down industrial automated lanes. It is hermetically sealed to achieve IP67 ingress insulation against airborne particles and fluid washdowns, matched with an extra-wide environmental thermal tolerance spanning from severe freezing climates at -40°C up to high-ambient conditions of +55°C. The Leuze HRT 96M/A-1670-800-44 is an uncompromised automated component choice for outdoor infrastructure, heavy vehicle body shops, bulk material handling plants, and high-capacity smart logistics sorting networks.

OPTICAL DATA & TRACKING CAPACITY
- Operating Principle: Diffuse Reflection with Background Suppression (BGS)
- Optical System Alignment: Geometric Triangulation evaluation (Independent of target color/remission)
- Emitted Light Source: Red LED (Visible focused pulsed light beam)
- Guaranteed Operating Range: 0.1 meters to 0.8 meters (Evaluated against standard white 90% remission target)
- Maximum Typical Sensing Range Limit: Up to 1.2 meters
- Tracking Profiles: Absolute tracking of multi-colored objects (Including low remitting 6% matte black profiles) with total optical suppression of any background elements past the cut-off boundary line.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS & NETWORK INTERFACE
- System Signal Interface Type: AS-Interface Protocol (AS-i industrial bus network)
- Signal Communication Type: Direct digital state and predictive diagnostics telemetry streaming over industrial bus
- Operating Supply Voltage Rail: Aligned with standardized AS-i bus network voltage specifications (Typical industrial range 10 ... 30 V DC)
- System Switching Frequency: 300 Hz
- Rapid response cycle engineered for responsive tracking on fast-moving linear roller conveyors and assembly bays.

CONNECTION INTERFACE & FIELD ADJUSTMENT
- Electrical Connection Type: M12 Standard Quick Disconnect Plug (Male Connector)
- Contact Pin Configuration: 4-pin arrangement layout
- Mechanical Connector Alignment: A-Coded standard specification
- Connection Material Build: Heavy-duty industrial grade Metal threaded joint sleeve for machinery vibration and structural shock dampening.
- Distance Calibration Control: Built-in Multiturn Potentiometer providing high-precision, millimetric threshold field adjustment.
- On-Board Status Diagnostics: Integrated high-visibility status LEDs on the shell indicating active AS-i bus power and target tracking verification.

HEAVY-DUTY MECHANICAL PROPERTIES & MATERIAL COMPOSITION
- Enclosure Structure Style: Large-scale rectangular block profile (Heavy-duty Cubic Form Factor - 96M Series)
- Physical Housing Dimensions (W × H × D): 30 mm × 90 mm × 70 mm
- Shell Construction Materials: Heavy-duty structural Die-cast Zinc alloy (Finished in industrial protective black)
- Optical Window Lens Material: High-shattering-resistance, scratch-proof engineering Glass
- Net Device Weight: Robust mass scaling matching heavy-duty 96M structural metal enclosures
- Fixing Assembly Method: Rigid through-hole structural bolt mounting passing directly through the sensor casing.

ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS & COMPLIANCE ALIGNMENT
- Ingress Protection Rating: IP67 (Completely dust-tight and resilient against temporary fluid submersion during line cleaning washdowns)
- Electrical Safety Classification: Class II insulation
- Ambient Operating Temperature Spectrum: -40°C to +55°C
- Ambient Storage Temperature Spectrum: -40°C to +70°C
- Quality & Safety Systems Certifications: cULus certified, fully aligned under rigid global international IEC 60947-5-2 guidelines for industrial photoelectric sensing instruments.