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mcfr30 – photo tr 13.5mm 8-deg,cab
Carlo Gavazzi MCFR30 is a 13.5 mm cylindrical through-beam photoelectric receiver with a 30 m nominal sensing range, ±8° optical angle, 15 m cable and IP67 protection for compatible amplifier-based industrial sensing systems.
Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi MCFR30 Photoelectric Receiver?
The Carlo Gavazzi MCFR30 is a cylindrical through-beam photoelectric receiver designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation systems. Part of the Carlo Gavazzi MCF photoelectric sensor family, it operates with the matching MCFT30 transmitter to provide long-range sensing across conveyors, machinery and material handling equipment.
The MCFR30 uses a 13.5 mm diameter cylindrical housing and an optical angle of approximately ±8°, providing practical alignment tolerance during installation. The MCF through-beam system provides a nominal sensing distance of up to 30 m, making it particularly useful where reliable detection is required across relatively large gaps.
Designed as a sensor for compatible Carlo Gavazzi amplifiers, the MCFR30 is powered and evaluated through the associated amplifier system rather than providing a conventional standalone switching output. Its 15 m cable, glass-reinforced acetal housing and IP67 protection support dependable installation in demanding industrial environments.
Key Advantages
- Long-range through-beam photoelectric receiver for industrial detection.
- Works with the MCFT30 transmitter for sensing distances up to 30 m.
- Compact 13.5 mm diameter cylindrical sensor body.
- ±8° optical angle provides useful alignment tolerance.
- Supplied with a generous 15 m cable for flexible installation.
- IP67 protection and robust construction for industrial environments.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi MCF series photoelectric sensor.
- Through-beam receiver (RX) configuration.
- Nominal sensing distance of up to 30 m with the corresponding transmitter.
- 13.5 mm diameter × 65 mm sensor dimensions.
- Maximum optical angle of approximately ±8°.
- Supplied with 15 m integral cable.
- Glass-reinforced acetal sensor housing.
- IP67 degree of protection.
- Operating temperature range of -20 to +60 °C.
- Designed for compatible S142, S143 and PAM amplifier systems.
Reliable Long-Range Photoelectric Detection
Through-beam photoelectric sensing uses a separate transmitter and receiver positioned opposite one another. The transmitter directs a light beam towards the MCFR30 receiver, and an object passing between the two interrupts the beam so that the associated amplifier can detect the change in state.
This arrangement provides dependable object detection over long distances and is particularly useful for conveyor monitoring, machine automation and material handling applications. The compact cylindrical housing and long integral cable also provide flexibility when installing the receiver in machinery where control equipment is located some distance from the sensing point.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor object and product detection.
- Industrial material handling systems.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Production line presence detection.
- Machine automation and position monitoring.
- Long-range through-beam sensing installations.
Technical Specifications
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| Sensing Mode | Through-beam | |
|---|---|---|
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Sensing Principle | Photoelectric - through-beam | |
| Sensing Distance | 30000 mm | |
| Connection | Cable | |
| Manufacturer | Carlo Gavazzi | |
| Series | MCF | |
| Model | MCFR30 | |
| Product type | Photoelectric receiver | |
| Sensing principle | Through-beam | |
| Receiver type | RX | |
| Nominal sensing distance | 30 m with matching transmitter | |
| Optical angle | approx. ±8° | |
| Sensor diameter | 13.5 mm | |
| Dimensions | Ø13.5 × 65 mm | |
| Connection | Integral cable | |
| Cable length | 15 m | |
| Housing material | Glass-reinforced acetal | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Operating temperature | -20 to +60 °C | |
| Power supply | Supplied by compatible amplifier | |
| Output | Via compatible amplifier | |
| Compatible amplifier families | S142, S143 and PAM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carlo Gavazzi MCFR30?
The MCFR30 is a through-beam photoelectric receiver from the Carlo Gavazzi MCF sensor family, designed for industrial object and presence detection.
What is the sensing distance of the MCFR30?
When paired with the corresponding MCFT30 transmitter, the MCF through-beam system provides a nominal sensing distance of up to 30 m.
What are the dimensions of the MCFR30?
The MCFR30 has a compact cylindrical body measuring approximately Ø13.5 × 65 mm.
What is the optical angle of the MCFR30?
The MCFR30 receiver has a maximum optical angle of approximately ±8°, providing useful tolerance when aligning the transmitter and receiver.
Does the MCFR30 have an integral cable?
Yes. The MCFR30 is supplied with an integral 15 m cable, allowing flexible positioning relative to the associated amplifier and control equipment.
Does the MCFR30 operate as a standalone photoelectric sensor?
No. The MCFR30 is designed for use with a compatible Carlo Gavazzi amplifier, which supplies the sensor and provides the associated switching output and operating functions.
What protection rating does the MCFR30 provide?
The sensor has an IP67 degree of protection, supporting use in demanding industrial environments.
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Carlo Gavazzi photoelectric sensing components are used in industrial automation and machine-building applications where dependable object detection, robust construction and flexible integration with control systems are required.
