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et5505 – photo te flatpk dc 5m cab
Carlo Gavazzi ET5505 is a compact flat-pack through-beam photoelectric emitter with a 5 m operating range, modulated infrared light, 10–30 V DC supply and 2 m cable for industrial object-detection applications.
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Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi ET5505 Through-Beam Photoelectric Emitter?
The Carlo Gavazzi ET5505 is a compact through-beam photoelectric emitter from the E.55 flat-pack sensor family, designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation, conveying and material-handling applications. Used with a compatible ET5505 receiver, the emitter creates a narrow infrared sensing beam that enables dependable detection when an object interrupts the light path.
The ET5505 provides a 5 m sensing range and uses modulated infrared light to establish the through-beam sensing path. Its separate emitter-and-receiver arrangement is well suited to applications requiring precise detection across machinery, conveyor lines and material-handling equipment.
Operating from a 10–30 V DC supply, the ET5505 is housed in a compact 35 × 55 × 15 mm polycarbonate flat-pack enclosure with IP67 protection. This version is supplied with a 2 m cable connection, while LED indication provides confirmation that power is applied to the emitter.
Key Advantages
- 5 m through-beam sensing range for industrial object detection.
- Modulated infrared light with a narrow sensing beam for precise detection.
- Compact 35 × 55 × 15 mm flat-pack housing for space-conscious installations.
- 10–30 V DC operating supply suits common industrial control systems.
- 2 m cable connection for straightforward hard-wired installation.
- IP67 polycarbonate housing for industrial environments.
- Simple mounting using two M3.5 screws.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi E.55 flat-pack photoelectric series.
- Through-beam emitter configuration.
- 5 m rated operating distance.
- Modulated infrared light source.
- 10–30 V DC rated operating voltage.
- 2 m cable connection.
- Power-supply ON LED indication.
- Polycarbonate housing.
- IP67 degree of protection.
- -20 to +60 °C operating temperature.
Precise Through-Beam Detection for Industrial Automation
Through-beam photoelectric sensing uses a separate emitter and receiver positioned opposite one another. The ET5505 generates the infrared beam, while a compatible receiver monitors the beam and changes its output state when an object interrupts the optical path. This arrangement provides dependable object detection without requiring physical contact with the target.
With its 5 m operating distance, narrow modulated infrared beam and compact flat-pack construction, the ET5505 is particularly suitable for conveying and material-handling applications. Its IP67 polycarbonate enclosure and wide DC supply range also support integration into a variety of industrial automation systems.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor object detection.
- Material-handling equipment.
- Packaging machinery.
- Production and assembly lines.
- Presence and absence detection.
- Part counting systems.
- Industrial automation machinery.
- Non-contact object detection across openings and machine sections.
Technical Specifications
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| Sensing Mode | Through-beam | |
|---|---|---|
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Sensing Principle | Photoelectric - through-beam | |
| Sensing Distance | 5000 mm | |
| Connection | Cable | |
| Manufacturer | Carlo Gavazzi | |
| Model | ET5505 | |
| Series | E.55 | |
| Product type | Through-beam photoelectric emitter | |
| Sensing principle | Through-beam photoelectric | |
| Rated operating distance | 5 m | |
| Light source | Modulated infrared | |
| Rated operating voltage | 10–30 V DC | |
| Connection | 2 m cable | |
| Housing style | Flat-pack | |
| Housing material | Polycarbonate | |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 35 × 55 × 15 mm | |
| Degree of protection | IP67 | |
| Operating temperature | -20 to +60 °C | |
| Emitter indication | LED for power supply ON | |
| Mounting | Two M3.5 screws | |
| Approvals / marks | CE, UL, CSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of sensor is the Carlo Gavazzi ET5505?
The ET5505 is the emitter for a through-beam photoelectric sensing system. It generates an infrared beam that is monitored by a compatible ET5505 receiver positioned opposite the emitter.
What is the sensing range of the ET5505?
The ET5505 through-beam system has a rated operating distance of up to 5 m.
What light source does the ET5505 use?
The ET5505 uses modulated infrared light to create the optical beam between the emitter and receiver.
What supply voltage does the ET5505 require?
The ET5505 operates from a 10–30 V DC supply, making it suitable for common industrial automation control voltages.
Does the ET5505 have a switching output?
No. The ET5505 is the emitter in the through-beam pair. Switching outputs are provided by compatible ET5505 receiver models, which are available with NPN or PNP make-and-break outputs.
How is the ET5505 connected?
This ET5505 version is supplied with a 2 m cable. The ET5505-1 version uses an M12 connector instead.
What are the dimensions of the ET5505?
The compact flat-pack housing measures 35 × 55 × 15 mm and can be mounted using two M3.5 screws.
What protection rating does the ET5505 have?
The ET5505 has an IP67 degree of protection and uses a polycarbonate housing for industrial sensing applications.
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