Eaton 8170A-6501 Photoelectric Sensor Control Unit 115VAC 5VA

Description

The Eaton 8170A-6501 is a robust photoelectric control unit engineered to process optical sensor signals and manage automated detection tasks in industrial environments. Operating on a 115 VAC power supply at 50/60 Hz with a 5 VA power consumption rating, this control unit features a single connector interface for straightforward wiring and signal routing. Built for heavy-duty industrial applications, it ensures reliable signal amplification and switching control for connected photoelectric sensors.

Technical Specifications

Information About 8170A-6501

The 8170A-6501 belongs to Eaton's Cutler-Hammer Series of industrial sensor controllers and signal amplifiers designed for factory automation and material handling lines. Its internal circuitry translates raw optical inputs from remote photoelectric sensor heads into dependable control outputs for machinery interlocks, counters, and sorting systems. Compatibility covers standard 115 VAC control circuits, single-connector photoelectric sensor heads, and industrial relay logic panels. It is widely applied in packaging equipment, conveyor sorting systems, automated assembly lines, and material handling machinery.

Key Features:

• Controller Type: Industrial photoelectric control unit / signal amplifier

• Input Power Supply: 115 VAC operating voltage (50/60 Hz)

• Power Consumption: 5 VA low-energy control circuit rating

• Connection Interface: Single connector layout for streamlined wiring

• Enclosure Style: Heavy-duty industrial housing designed for control panel installation

• Construction Weight: Sturdy 2.05 kg metal and polymer module assembly

The 8170A-6501 delivers the reliability and precision required for automated photoelectric sensing and industrial process control.

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