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Brand: SICK
SICK MZC1-4V3PS-KR0 MZC1 C-Slot Cylinder Sensor, PNP
Description
MZC1-4V3PS-KR0 is a SICK MZC1 cylinder sensor (part no. 1059753) for c-slot pneumatic cylinders. It detects the magnet on the piston from outside the profile and gives a PNP nO signal, so end positions can be reported without a stroke-end switch inside the cylinder. Wiring is DC 3-wire, supply 10 V DC … 30 V DC and the enclosure rating is IP68.
Sensing the piston position with the MZC1-4V3PS-KR0
Cylinder sensors are mounted in the slot of the cylinder barrel and respond to the magnetic field of the piston. The data sheet lists a response sensitivity of 4.25 mT and a typical overrun distance of 7 mm, which tells you how far the piston travels into the sensor zone before it switches and how much the position can vary. Because the response depends on the magnet strength of the cylinder, check the sensitivity against the cylinder manufacturer’s magnet data. The response sensitivity tells you how strong the field must be to switch; compare it with the cylinder maker’s magnet data, because weak magnets or thick barrels reduce the switching distance. A status LED shows the switching state, which is the quickest way to confirm the sensor sees the piston during commissioning.
Switching frequency 1,000 Hz, continuous current up to ≤ 100 mA. Housing length is 23.7 mm. The connection is cable with plug M8, 3-pin, with knurled nut, drag chain use, 0.3 m. With adapters the data sheet lists these cylinder types: sMC rail CDQ2; SMC rail ECDQ2; Round body cylinder; Profile cylinders and tie-rod cylinders. The cable is rated for drag-chain use with 5,000,000 cycles.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type code | MZC1-4V3PS-KR0 |
| Part number | 1059753 |
| EAN | 4047084261343 |
| Product family | MZC1 |
| Cylinder type | C-slot |
| Cylinder types with adapter | SMC rail CDQ2; SMC rail ECDQ2; Round body cylinder; Profile cylinders and tie-rod cylinders |
| Housing length | 23.7 mm |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz |
| Output function | NO |
| Electrical wiring | DC 3-wire |
| Enclosure rating | IP68 |
| Supply voltage | 10 V DC … 30 V DC |
| Power consumption | 8 mA, without load |
| Voltage drop | ≤ 2.5 V |
| Continuous current Ia | ≤ 100 mA |
| Response sensitivity, typ. | 4.25 mT |
| Overrun distance, typ. | 7 mm |
| Reproducibility | ≤ 0.1 mT |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes |
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Status indicator LED | Yes |
| Teach-in | No |
| Ambient operating temperature | –30 °C … +80 °C |
| EMC | According to EN 60947-5-2 |
| Connection type | Cable with plug M8, 3-pin, with knurled nut, drag chain use, 0.3 m |
| Connection type Detail: Conductor cross section | 0.09 mm² |
| Connection type Detail: Cable diameter | Ø 2.2 mm |
| Connection type Detail: Bending radius | With fixed installation > 2 x cable diameter |
| Connection type Detail: Torsion force | ± 270° / 0.1 m |
| Connection type Detail: Torsion cycles | 300,000 |
| Connection type Detail: Drag chain cycles | 5,000,000 |
| Declarations and certificates in the data sheet | EU declaration of conformity; UK declaration of conformity; ACMA declaration of conformity; Moroccan declaration of conformity; China RoHS; China Compulsory Product Certification (CCC) exempt; cULus certificate |
Type code MZC1-4V3PS-KR0 and part number 1059753
MZC1-4V3PS-KR0 is one of several sensors in the MZC1 family. Check the slot shape of your cylinder, the supply and the output type, then quote the part number 1059753; a sensor for another slot will not clamp correctly even if the electrical data fit.
Neighbouring versions of this family that SICK lists as active, with their part numbers:
- MZC1-4V3PO-KR0 (part no. 1145710) – Output function: NC
- MZC1-4V3PS-KP0 (part no. 1059752) – Connection type: Cable with connector M8, 3-pin
- MZC1-4V3PS-KU0 (part no. 1059755) – Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, stripped, Enclosure rating: IP68
- MZC1-4V3PS-KQ0 (part no. 1059754) – Connection type: Cable with plug, M12, 3-pin
Mounting and wiring notes
The unit runs from 10 V DC … 30 V DC and carries IP68 protection; ambient temperature in operation is –30 °C … +80 °C. Check cable routing so the cable is not trapped by moving parts; a drag-chain rating applies only where the data sheet states it. Confirm whether your controller needs a PNP device or a two-wire AC/DC device, because the electrical wiring differs between families.
Documents and quotation
We attach SICK’s own data sheet for part no. 1059753 (MZC1-4V3PS-KR0) as an unaltered PDF; use it to compare dimensions, connections and ratings with the device on your machine. Send the type code and part number with quantity and delivery location through the RFQ form and we will quote. Related items are listed under Sensors & Transmitters. Please verify the variant against the nameplate of the device you are replacing, since similar types differ in small details. The data sheet is the authority.
Datasheets & Documents
- Data Sheet SICK MZC1-4V3PS-KR0 official data sheet (part no. 1059753) Download
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About brand
SICK is the German maker of industrial sensors: photoelectric and proximity sensors, safety laser scanners and light curtains, encoders, distance sensors, code readers and gas analysers. Erwin Sick, an optics engineer, founded it in Munich in 1946, and in 1952 it introduced its first marketable accident-prevention light curtain, which protected press operators by stopping the machine when a hand broke the light beam. The company moved to Waldkirch in the Black Forest in 1956 and is still headquartered there. It is a privately held company, and has been an Aktiengesellschaft (AG) since 1996.
SICK company profile
| Founded | 1946, Munich, Germany, by Erwin Sick (1909–1988) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (since 1956) |
| Ownership | Privately held; after the founder's death in 1988 his widow Gisela Sick became the main shareholder. Legal form SICK AG since 1996 |
| Size | More than 12,000 employees and group revenue of about EUR 2.3 billion (company figures for 2023) |
| First breakthrough | Accident-prevention light curtain for presses, shown in Hanover in 1952 |
| International growth | First foreign subsidiary in France in 1972, United States in 1976; today sales and service companies worldwide |
| Product families | Photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic and ultrasonic sensors; safety laser scanners, light curtains, safety controllers and relays; encoders and motor feedback systems; distance sensors and LiDAR; barcode and 2D code readers and machine vision; gas analysers, dust and flow measurement for process and emissions monitoring |
Milestones
- 1946: Erwin Sick receives a licence to run his engineering firm in Munich.
- 1952: The first marketable accident-prevention light curtain is presented in Hanover and goes into series production.
- 1956: The company moves to Waldkirch with 25 employees.
- 1972 and 1976: Subsidiaries are founded in France and the United States.
- 1996: SICK becomes an Aktiengesellschaft.
- Today: Sensors for factory and logistics automation, machine safety and process analysis, with a large share of revenue outside Germany.
Choosing a SICK sensor
For object detection, the sensing principle comes first. A retro-reflective sensor (WL series) sends light to a reflector and switches when an object breaks the beam; it is reliable over long distances and easy to align. A sensor with background suppression (WTB series) detects an object at a set distance and ignores what is behind it, which suits conveyors with shiny or dark backgrounds. A through-beam pair (WS/WE) gives the longest range and the highest reliability in dust. For transparent bottles and film, use a model built for transparent objects (for example WL12G-3B or WL150-P420). The digits in the code also matter: "P" usually means a PNP output and "N" NPN, and the last digits set the connector or cable. For machine guarding, a safety laser scanner such as nanoScan3 or microScan3 protects an area, while a safety controller such as Flexi Soft combines several safety devices.
Where SICK products are used
In Oman and the GCC, SICK sensors are used in packaging and bottling lines, food and beverage plants, logistics and airport baggage handling, cement and steel plants, ports and cranes, automated warehouses, and on machines built by European OEMs. SICK safety scanners guard robots and automated guided vehicles, and its encoders give position feedback on motors, hoists and conveyors.
SICK products we list
| Family | Examples |
|---|---|
| Photoelectric sensors | WL12-3P2431, WTB12-3P2431, GTB6-P4211, VL18-4P3240, WL12G-3B2531, WS/WE100, KT5W contrast, W26 IO-Link |
| Proximity, cylinder and ultrasonic sensors | IME12-08NPSZC0S, IME18-05BPSZC0S, MZT8, UM18 4-20 mA, UM30, UFN3 fork |
| Machine safety | nanoScan3, microScan3, S300 Professional, Flexi Soft FX3-CPU1, FX3-XTIO, ReLy OSSD |
| Encoders and motor feedback | DFS60B, AFM60 PROFINET, AFS60 SSI, ATM60 PROFIBUS, SRS50, EFS50 |
| Distance sensors and code readers | DT50, DL50, DT35, Lector632 |
Ordering SICK products: what we need
Send the type code and the 7-digit SICK part number from the label (for example WTB12-3P2431 together with its part number). For a replacement sensor, add the output (PNP or NPN), connection (M8, M12 or cable) and sensing distance. For encoders, add the interface (incremental, SSI, PROFIBUS, PROFINET), resolution and shaft type. For safety scanners, tell us the model and whether the existing configuration needs to be kept.
Facts checked against SICK's published company history and annual figures, October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cylinders does the MZC1-4V3PS-KR0 fit?
C-slot, and with adapters: SMC rail CDQ2; SMC rail ECDQ2; Round body cylinder; Profile cylinders and tie-rod cylinders.
What output does it have?
PNP, NO, DC 3-wire.
What supply voltage can it use?
10 V DC ... 30 V DC
How is it connected?
Cable with plug M8, 3-pin, with knurled nut, drag chain use, 0.3 m
Which part number is this?
Part no. 1059753, type code MZC1-4V3PS-KR0.
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