Overview
The Eaton 13104RQD07 is a high-performance Comet series 18mm tubular photoelectric sensor purpose-built for reliable object detection in industrial automation. Featuring Perfect Prox background suppression technology, this right-angle sensor ignores background clutter while detecting both metallic and non-metallic targets at a fixed 2-inch (50 mm) sensing range. The compact right-angle housing allows mounting in confined spaces—just 0.6 inches deep—making it ideal for space-constrained machine and system integrations.
Key Features
- Perfect Prox Background Suppression: Detects targets while reliably ignoring background objects, eliminating false triggers on walls, floors, or reflective surfaces
- Right-Angle Design: Compact 0.6-inch mounting depth for tight lateral installations
- 18mm Tubular Housing: Industry-standard threaded body with flat mounting surfaces; rated NEMA 4X/6 environmental protection
- Dual NPN/PNP Output: Selectable light-on or dark-on operation with 4-pin open collector logic
- M12 Connector: Standard micro DC connector for quick plug-and-play integration
- Visible Red Beam: Aids alignment and troubleshooting during setup and commissioning
Technical Specifications
- Sensing Mode: Perfect Prox (background suppression)
- Detection Range: 2 inches (50 mm) fixed
- Sensor Style: 18mm cylindrical tubular
- Mounting: Right-angle (flush mount); 0.6-inch mounting depth
- Output Voltage: 10–30 Vdc
- Output Current: 100 mA (PNP), 250 mA (NPN) at rated voltage
- Output Configuration: 4-pin NPN and PNP open collector (selectable)
- Connector: M12 micro DC connector
- Beam Color: Visible red
- Operating Temperature: 0–50 °C (standard industrial range)
- NEMA Rating: 4X, 6 (washdown/outdoor rated)
- Housing Material: Polyurethane (chemical resistant)
- Manufacturer: Eaton (Cutler-Hammer brand)
Typical Applications
- Object detection on conveyor systems and packaging machinery
- Presence/absence sensing on robotic workcells and pick-and-place systems
- Web detection and edge guiding on printing, converting, and material handling equipment
- Bottle and container detection on filling and capping lines
- Part counting and sorting on assembly and test stations
- Position sensing in confined or tight lateral mounting scenarios
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- All 24 Vdc PLC and controller logic inputs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.)
- Standard industrial 10–30 Vdc power supplies
- NPN/PNP-compatible control modules and I/O cards
- M12 cable assemblies and connectors (standard 4-pin configuration)
- Traditional relay-based and modern smart-sensor motion control systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Earlier Eaton Cutler-Hammer Comet series right-angle sensors with equivalent 2-inch Perfect Prox range
- Legacy Eaton 13104-series right-angle Perfect Prox models (verify exact model suffix for compatibility)
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering to ensure connector and output type match your control board.
Works With
- Standard 24 Vdc PLC discrete inputs (24 Vdc logic, sinking or sourcing)
- Industrial relay modules and contactor control circuits
- Smart sensor networks and fieldbuses with appropriate gateway modules
- Standard M12 cable assemblies with 4-pin female connectors
