Overview
The Sick T40-E0101K is a non-contact safety switch sensor designed for machine guarding and safety-critical applications. Part of Sick’s T4000 Direct series, this transponder-based safety switch delivers PLe Cat4 Type 4 rated outputs for reliable protection. The T40-E0101K eliminates mechanical wear found in traditional electromechanical relays, making it ideal for high-cycle industrial environments requiring EN ISO 13849-1 compliance.
Key Features
- Non-contact design—no mechanical wear, extended service life
- PLe Cat4 Type 4 safety rating for machinery protection
- Two semiconductor OSSD (Output Short-circuit Detection) safety outputs
- Universal actuator coding per EN ISO 14119
- IP67-rated plastic PBT housing—chemical and moisture resistant
- M12 8-pin connector for quick panel integration
Technical Specifications
- Model: T40-E0101K (Part No. 6035041)
- Supply Voltage: 20.4–27.6 Vdc (24 Vdc nominal)
- Rated Current: 0.4 A at 24 Vdc
- Outputs: 2 × semiconductor OSSD safety outputs
- Connector: M12 8-pin plug
- Housing Material: Plastic PBT
- IP Rating: IP67
- Design: Rectangular, 5 actuation directions
- Safety Standard: PLe Cat4 Type 4 (EN ISO 13849-1)
- Actuator Range: 15 mm (Sao) / 45 mm (Sar) with T4000-1KBA; additional ranges available
Typical Applications
The Sick T40-E0101K is commonly used in:
- Gate and interlock monitoring on press machines and presses
- Guard door position sensing on packaging equipment
- Safety interlocks for robotic work cells
- Machinery emergency stops and restart prevention
- In-process position verification for moving guarded barriers
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Sick T4000 Direct safety switch family
- Industrial safety controllers with 24 Vdc logic input
- PLe and SIL-rated safety relay modules
- Standard 24 Vdc distributed control systems
- PLC safety modules and safety-rated I/O cards
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The T40-E0101K is the receiver unit for Sick T4000 Direct non-contact safety switch systems. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering, as replacement compatibility depends on your existing actuator model (T4000-1KBA, T4000-1KBQ, or T4000-1KBR).
Works With
- Sick T4000 series actuators (T4000-1KBA, T4000-1KBQ, T4000-1KBR)
- EN ISO 13849-1 compliant safety systems
- M12 8-pin connectors and industrial M12 cabling
- Standard 24 Vdc machine control circuits
