Keyence · photoelectric sensor
PZ-M61 is a Keyence photoelectric sensor with Output type (PNP/NPN) NPN; Supply voltage 10...30 V DC (IEC 60947-5-2); Enclosure rating IP67 (IEC 60529). It is used in conveyor object detection, machine guarding, position feedback where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Output type (PNP/NPN)NPN
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Supply voltage10...30 V DC (IEC 60947-5-2)
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Enclosure ratingIP67 (IEC 60529)
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Response time<= 1000 Hz switching frequency
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Supply voltage |
10...30 V DC (IEC 60947-5-2) |
| Power consumption |
34 mA max. |
| I/O and communication |
| Response time |
<= 1000 Hz switching frequency |
| Output type (PNP/NPN) |
NPN |
| Mechanical |
| Weight |
Approx. 55 g (including 2-m 6.6 ' cable) |
| Enclosure rating |
IP67 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
-25...+70 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, cULus |
| Humidity |
35 to 85 % RH (No condensation) |
Values follow the Keyence photoelectric sensor specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Keyence photoelectric sensor variants |
| Catalog number |
Output type (PNP/NPN) |
Supply voltage |
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PZ-M61 (this page) |
NPN |
10...30 V DC (IEC 60947-5-2) |
| PZ-M61P |
PNP |
10...30 V DC (IEC 60947-5-2) |
| PZ-M62 |
NPN |
10...30 V DC (IEC 60947-5-2) |
| PZ-M62P |
PNP |
10...30 V DC (IEC 60947-5-2) |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The PZ-M61 is the device-level element in a Keyence photoelectric sensor installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — 10...30 V DC (IEC 60947-5-2) — and switches or conditions the load within the the rated ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in conveyor object detection, machine guarding, position feedback, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides standard panel or DIN-rail support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Selection notes for Keyence PZ-M61
Keyence PZ-M61 — Sensor or detector for object detection, distance measurement and status feedback on production lines. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number PZ-M61; confirm the installed unit's part number and revision so the replacement matches both electrically and mechanically.
- Weight: Approx. 55 g (including 2-m 6.6 ' cable) — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Enclosure rating: IP67 (IEC 60529) — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Output type (PNP/NPN): NPN — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
- Operating temperature: -25...+70 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) — Record it with the other nameplate data when sourcing a replacement.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about PZ-M61
Q.Before ordering PZ-M61, which output type (PNP/NPN) entry should be checked?
The output type (PNP/NPN) entry quoted above is NPN. Confirm this figure against the unit currently in the panel.
Q.Where can I find the certifications data for PZ-M61?
It is listed in the specification table for Keyence PZ-M61 as CE, cULus. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.For PZ-M61, what does the specification table state about supply voltage?
The specification table lists supply voltage = 10...30 V DC (IEC 60947-5-2) for Keyence PZ-M61. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of PZ-M61 before ordering?
Match the catalog number PZ-M61 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.
Q.Can the PZ-M61 replace the unit currently installed in my panel?
Compare catalog number PZ-M61 and the ratings above with the nameplate of the installed device. A current-production equivalent is selected by function and electrical rating, not by the label alone.