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News Release from: Panasonic Electric Works UK | Subject: High quality photo electric sensors are low cost
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 February 2003
High quality photo electric sensors are
low cost
Available in three sensing types low cost photo electric sensors provide inexpensive, high quality solutions for practically any optical sensor application.
A new range of low cost M18 style photo electric sensors is now available from Matsushita Electric Works UK, providing solutions for almost all optical sensor applications The M18 sensors are available in three different sensing types: Diffuse, Thru-beam and two modes of Retro-reflective, one of which is fitted with polarising filters for use in applications where detection of specular objects up to distances of 1.5m is required
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Measurement ranges for the other sensing types are up to 12m for the Thru-beam, 2m for the standard Retro-reflective and 300mm for the Diffuse.
All models are available in either a plastic or metal housing, both offering IP67 environmental protection and an operating temperature range of -25degC to +55degC, allowing use in outdoor control applications.
Cabled versions, 2m long cable, and connector versions, M12 connectors are also offered on all models.
It is possible to extend the cable length by up to 100m if necessary.
Requiring an industry standard supply voltage of 10-30VDC, reverse polarity protected, the sensors can be specified in either PNP or NPN type transistor outputs offering short circuit protection and up to 100mA load capability.
Selection of Light ON/ Dark ON sensing operation is utilised via a fourth wire in the cable or connector assembly.
To complement the range of sensors there are a number of optional accessories available in the form of reflectors, several types of mounting bracket and two standard lengths of cable (2m and 5m) with either straight or elbow type connectors.
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