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MSR/00-0A IMO Photo-Electric Switch M18 Through-Beam Receiver,Cable 2m
IMO MSR/00-0A is an M18 through-beam photoelectric receiver with a robust industrial housing and integral 2 m cable for reliable non-contact detection with a compatible emitter.
£78.51
Why Choose the IMO MSR/00-0A Through-Beam Photoelectric Receiver?
The IMO MSR/00-0A is an M18 through-beam photoelectric receiver designed for reliable non-contact object detection in industrial automation and machinery applications. It forms the receiving side of a through-beam sensing pair, monitoring the optical signal from a compatible emitter and switching when the beam is interrupted by a target.
This receiver features a robust M18 cylindrical metal housing and a factory-fitted 2 m cable, providing a practical solution for permanent machine wiring. Through-beam sensing offers excellent detection reliability because the emitter and receiver are positioned opposite each other, allowing objects to be detected independently of their colour, surface finish or reflectivity.
The MSR/00-0A is suited to demanding industrial installations including conveyors, packaging equipment, material handling systems and automated machinery. Its compact threaded M18 format simplifies mechanical mounting, while the pre-wired cable helps streamline electrical installation in control systems requiring dependable long-range photoelectric detection.
Key Advantages
- Through-beam receiver provides reliable non-contact detection when paired with a compatible emitter.
- M18 cylindrical format simplifies mounting in standard industrial sensor installations.
- Factory-fitted 2 m cable enables straightforward hard-wired installation.
- Metal sensor housing provides durable construction for industrial machinery.
- Through-beam operation enables reliable detection across a defined optical path.
- Detection is substantially independent of target colour and surface reflectivity.
- Well suited to conveyors, packaging systems, material handling and automated production equipment.
Key Features
- IMO MSR/00-0A photoelectric sensor receiver.
- Through-beam sensing principle.
- Receiver sensing head for use with a compatible emitter.
- M18 cylindrical threaded housing.
- Industrial metal housing construction.
- 2 m pre-wired cable.
- Axial cable connection.
- Designed for DC industrial photoelectric sensing systems.
- Non-contact detection reduces mechanical wear compared with contact-based sensing.
- Suitable for continuous industrial automation applications.
Reliable Through-Beam Detection for Industrial Automation
The MSR/00-0A operates as the receiving element of an opposed photoelectric sensing system. A compatible emitter is installed on the opposite side of the required detection area and directs its optical beam towards the receiver. When a product, machine component or other target interrupts that beam, the receiver changes its output state so the connected control system can respond.
Because the receiver detects light directly from a dedicated emitter rather than relying on reflection from the target, through-beam sensing is highly effective for applications involving objects with varying colours, textures and reflective properties. This makes the MSR/00-0A a practical choice for dependable detection across conveyors, production machinery and material handling systems.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor product and package detection.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Material handling and sorting equipment.
- Automated assembly and production systems.
- Machine object and position detection.
- Door and gate detection systems.
- Industrial obstruction and presence monitoring.
Technical Specifications
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| Sensing Mode | Through-beam | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensing Principle | Photoelectric - through-beam | |
| Housing Size | M18 | |
| Connection | Cable | |
| Brand | IMO | |
| Model | MSR/00-0A | |
| Alternative SKU | MSR000A | |
| Product type | Photoelectric sensor receiver | |
| Sensing principle | Through beam | |
| Sensor function | Receiver | |
| Sensor format | M18 cylindrical | |
| Housing type | Threaded cylindrical barrel | |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Connection type | Pre-wired cable | |
| Cable length | 2 m | |
| Cable orientation | Axial | |
| Supply type | DC | |
| Installation | Opposed to a compatible through-beam emitter | |
| HS Code | 8541490000 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO MSR/00-0A?
The MSR/00-0A is an M18 through-beam photoelectric receiver designed to detect the optical beam produced by a compatible emitter in industrial automation applications.
Does the MSR/00-0A require a separate emitter?
Yes. The MSR/00-0A is the receiver side of a through-beam sensing system and must be installed opposite a compatible photoelectric emitter to create the detection beam.
How is the IMO MSR/00-0A connected?
The receiver is supplied with an integral 2 m cable for direct connection to the appropriate industrial control circuit.
What size is the MSR/00-0A?
The MSR/00-0A uses an M18 cylindrical threaded sensor housing, a widely used industrial format that enables straightforward mechanical mounting.
What applications is the MSR/00-0A suitable for?
The receiver is suitable for conveyors, packaging machinery, material handling, automated production equipment and other industrial systems requiring reliable through-beam object or presence detection.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Engineers
IMO photoelectric sensors provide practical non-contact detection for industrial automation, with the MSR/00-0A combining dependable through-beam receiver operation, robust M18 construction and convenient pre-wired installation.
