MK5101 T-Slot Cylinder Sensor PNP NO 10kHz M8 | IFM

The Original New IFM MK5101 is a T‑slot cylinder sensor designed for non‑contact piston position detection in pneumatic actuators. Featuring a GMR (Giant Magneto‑Resistive) cell, it provides accurate and repeatable sensing of the piston magnet position through the cylinder wall. The sensor drops easily into the T‑slot from the top and is secured with a self‑locking fixture for quick mounting and easy adjustment. With a 0.3 m PUR cable and an M8 connector, it offers excellent strain relief and reliable IP65/IP67 protection for demanding industrial environments.

Core Engineering Highlights:
GMR sensing technology | 2.8 mT response sensitivity | 10 kHz switching frequency | PNP normally open output | 10‑30 V DC operating voltage | 100 mA output current | IP65 / IP67 protection | –25°C to +85°C operating temperature | 25 × 5 × 6.5 mm compact size | 0.3 m PUR cable with M8 connector | 3,694 years MTTF

Key Features:

• Original New IFM MK5101 sensor

• GMR (Giant Magneto‑Resistive) sensing element for precise magnetic field detection

• Self‑locking fixture for quick mounting and easy adjustment without tools

• Easy fit "drop from the top" into T‑slot cylinder grooves

• 0.3 m PUR moulded cable provides excellent strain relief

• Clearly visible yellow LED for switching status indication

• Very high switching frequency up to 10 kHz for high‑speed applications

• Reverse polarity, short‑circuit (pulsed), and overload protection

• Flush mountable design with fastening clamp (hexagon socket, width across flats 1.5)

• Compact dimensions: 25 × 5 × 6.5 mm for space‑constrained installations

• 12.1 g lightweight design

• UL approved (File No. E174191)

• Travel speed >10 m/s for fast‑moving cylinder applications

• Hysteresis <1.5 mm and repeatability <0.2 mm for precise positioning

Applications:

• End‑position detection for pneumatic cylinders with T‑slot profiles

• Piston position monitoring in pick‑and‑place and assembly automation

• Gripper position feedback in material handling systems

• Factory automation and machine control applications

• High‑speed cylinder applications requiring up to 10 kHz switching frequency

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Items Supplied:

• Rubber placeholder: 1

• Cable clip: 1

System Compatibility:

• Pneumatic actuators with T‑slot profiles

• PLCs and controllers via PNP digital input

• 24V DC power supplies (Class 2 source recommended for cULus)

• M8 A‑coded connection cables (3‑wire)

• IFM accessories for cylinder sensors

Related Products:

• EVC001 – M8 female cordset, 2m

• EVC002 – M8 female cordset, 5m

• EVC003 – M8 female cordset, 10m

• MK5102 – Alternative variant with different electrical connection

• MK5107 – Alternative variant with different output configuration

• MK5108 – Alternative variant with different output configuration

• MK5111 – Alternative variant with different output configuration

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