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afet06sc – fibre pl eco 1mm tb
Carlo Gavazzi AFET06SC is a 1 mm PMMA plastic through-beam fibre optic sensor for PD40 and PD60 series photoelectric sensors, providing flexible industrial object detection with sensing distances up to 4000 mm.
Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi AFET06SC Plastic Fibre Optic Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi AFET06SC is a plastic fibre optic through-beam sensor designed for reliable photoelectric detection in industrial machinery and automation systems. Part of the Carlo Gavazzi AFET Economy Line, it uses flexible PMMA plastic optical fibre to transmit light between the photoelectric amplifier and sensing heads, enabling detection in locations where conventional photoelectric sensors may be difficult to install.
The AFET06SC features a 1 mm fibre diameter with an approximately 2.2 mm outer diameter and a minimum bending radius of 25 mm. Its through-beam configuration provides separate transmitting and receiving fibres, delivering reliable object detection while allowing the compact sensing heads to be positioned close to the target area.
Designed for use with compatible Carlo Gavazzi PD40 and PD60 photoelectric sensor series, the AFET06SC provides a sensing distance of up to 1500 mm with PD40 and 4000 mm with PD60. Nickel-plated brass detection heads provide durable mechanical construction for industrial machine-building and automation applications.
Key Advantages
- Flexible plastic fibre optic sensing solution for confined installation areas.
- Through-beam sensing configuration for dependable object detection.
- 1 mm PMMA optical fibre with approximately 2.2 mm outer diameter.
- Long sensing range of up to 1500 mm with PD40 photoelectric sensors.
- Extended sensing range of up to 4000 mm with PD60 photoelectric sensors.
- Compact sensing heads enable detection where conventional photoelectric sensors are difficult to position.
- Durable nickel-plated brass detection heads for industrial applications.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi AFET Economy Line fibre optic sensor.
- Plastic PMMA optical fibre.
- Through-beam fibre configuration.
- 1 mm fibre diameter.
- Approximately 2.2 mm outer fibre diameter.
- 25 mm minimum bending radius.
- 1500 mm sensing distance with PD40.
- 4000 mm sensing distance with PD60.
- Nickel-plated brass detection heads.
- Designed for use with compatible PD40 and PD60 series photoelectric sensors.
- Flexible construction for routing through compact machinery.
- Suitable for industrial presence and object detection applications.
Flexible Photoelectric Detection for Industrial Automation
Fibre optic photoelectric sensing separates the optical detection point from the sensor electronics. Light is transmitted through flexible optical fibres to compact sensing heads, allowing objects to be detected in confined, restricted or difficult-to-access locations where installation of a conventional photoelectric sensor would be impractical.
The Carlo Gavazzi AFET06SC uses a through-beam arrangement, with the transmitted light passing between opposing fibre heads. When a target interrupts the light path, the connected photoelectric sensor detects the change. Combined with compatible PD40 or PD60 equipment, this configuration provides reliable detection over comparatively long distances while retaining compact sensing points.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery object detection.
- Presence and absence monitoring.
- Small component detection in confined spaces.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Assembly and manufacturing equipment.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Machine position and product detection.
- OEM machine building and industrial automation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Sensing Mode | Fibre-optic | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensing Principle | Fibre optic | |
| Sensing Distance | 1500 mm | |
| Manufacturer | Carlo Gavazzi | |
| Series | AFET Economy Line | |
| Model | AFET06SC | |
| Product type | Plastic fibre optic sensor / cable | |
| Sensing principle | Photoelectric fibre optic | |
| Fibre configuration | Through-beam | |
| Fibre material | Plastic PMMA | |
| Fibre diameter | 1 mm | |
| Outer diameter | approx. 2.2 mm | |
| Minimum bending radius | 25 mm | |
| Sensing distance with PD40 | up to 1500 mm | |
| Sensing distance with PD60 | up to 4000 mm | |
| Detection head material | Nickel-plated brass | |
| Compatible sensor series | Carlo Gavazzi PD40 and PD60 | |
| Accessory type | Fibre optic cable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carlo Gavazzi AFET06SC used for?
The AFET06SC is a plastic fibre optic through-beam sensor used with compatible Carlo Gavazzi photoelectric sensors for non-contact object and presence detection in industrial machinery and automation systems.
What type of optical fibre does the AFET06SC use?
The Carlo Gavazzi AFET06SC uses plastic PMMA optical fibre with a 1 mm fibre diameter and an approximately 2.2 mm outer diameter.
What is the sensing distance of the AFET06SC?
The AFET06SC provides a sensing distance of up to 1500 mm when used with the PD40 series and up to 4000 mm when used with the PD60 series.
Which Carlo Gavazzi sensors are compatible with the AFET06SC?
The AFET06SC Economy Line fibre optic sensor is designed for use with compatible Carlo Gavazzi PD40 and PD60 series photoelectric sensors.
What is the minimum bending radius of the AFET06SC fibre?
The AFET06SC has a minimum bending radius of 25 mm, allowing the flexible plastic fibre to be routed through compact industrial machinery while maintaining appropriate installation geometry.
Reliable Fibre Optic Sensing for Industrial Automation
Carlo Gavazzi AFET Economy Line fibre optic sensors provide flexible and compact photoelectric detection for machine builders and automation engineers, enabling reliable sensing in confined areas where conventional photoelectric sensors can be difficult to install.
