Standard delivery
£8 ex VAT · free over £200UK parcel delivery is £8 ex VAT, or free on orders over £200 ex VAT.
Heavier items may be charged at a weight-based or pallet rate, shown at checkout.
pb10cnt15nc – photo te pl 10mm npn nc, cab
Carlo Gavazzi PB10CNT15NC is a compact 10 mm polarised retro-reflective photoelectric sensor with an NPN normally closed output and integral cable for industrial object and presence detection.
Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi PB10CNT15NC Photoelectric Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi PB10CNT15NC is a compact polarised retro-reflective photoelectric sensor designed for dependable object and presence detection in industrial automation systems. As part of the Carlo Gavazzi PB10 series, it combines the transmitter and receiver within a slim cylindrical sensor housing and detects objects by monitoring light reflected from a suitable reflector.
The polarised retro-reflective sensing principle helps improve detection reliability by distinguishing the intended reflected light from unwanted reflections produced by shiny or reflective objects. This makes the PB10CNT15NC particularly useful for automated machinery, conveyor systems, powered doors and other applications where a separate through-beam receiver would be inconvenient.
Featuring a compact 10 mm cylindrical housing, an NPN normally closed (NC) output and an integral cable connection, the PB10CNT15NC is designed for straightforward installation in restricted spaces. Its industrial DC operating format and robust construction support reliable integration with PLCs and machine-control systems.
Key Advantages
- Compact 10 mm cylindrical photoelectric sensor for restricted installation spaces.
- Polarised retro-reflective sensing combines transmitter and receiver functions in one sensor.
- NPN normally closed (NC) output for integration with compatible industrial control systems.
- Polarisation helps improve detection of reflective and shiny objects.
- Requires only a reflector opposite the sensor rather than a separately wired receiver.
- Integral cable connection simplifies machine wiring.
- Designed for reliable object, presence and obstruction detection in automated equipment.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi PB10 series photoelectric sensor.
- Polarised retro-reflective sensing principle.
- NPN normally closed (NC) transistor output.
- Compact 10 mm cylindrical smooth-barrel housing.
- Integrated transmitter and receiver optics.
- Polarising filter for improved discrimination of unwanted reflections.
- Integral cable connection for direct machine wiring.
- Designed for industrial automation and access-system sensing.
Reliable Polarised Retro-Reflective Detection
Retro-reflective photoelectric sensors contain both the light emitter and receiver in the same housing and operate with a reflector mounted opposite the sensor. When an object interrupts the reflected beam, the sensor changes its switching output so that the machine controller can detect the object's presence.
Polarised optics provide an additional level of discrimination by helping the receiver recognise light returned by the intended reflector rather than reflections from the target itself. This makes the PB10CNT15NC well suited to compact industrial installations where dependable detection and simplified one-sided electrical wiring are important.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor object and product detection.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Powered doors, gates and access systems.
- Material handling and sorting equipment.
- Presence and position monitoring.
- Detection of reflective or shiny objects.
- Industrial machine automation systems.
Technical Specifications
Tick the specs you need, then view products that match.
| Sensing Mode | Retro-reflective | |
|---|---|---|
| Output Type | NPN | |
| Sensing Principle | Photoelectric - retro-reflective | |
| Output Function | NC | |
| Connection | Cable | |
| Manufacturer | Carlo Gavazzi | |
| Series | PB10 | |
| Model | PB10CNT15NC | |
| Product type | Photoelectric sensor | |
| Detection principle | Polarised retro-reflective | |
| Output Type | NPN transistor | |
| Output function | Normally closed (NC) | |
| Housing type | Cylindrical smooth barrel | |
| Housing diameter | 10 mm | |
| Connection type | Integral cable | |
| Installation | Sensor and reflector arrangement |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carlo Gavazzi PB10CNT15NC used for?
The PB10CNT15NC is a compact polarised retro-reflective photoelectric sensor used for object, presence and obstruction detection in industrial automation and machine-control applications.
What sensing principle does the PB10CNT15NC use?
The sensor uses a polarised retro-reflective sensing principle, with the emitter and receiver contained in the same housing and a reflector positioned opposite the sensor.
What output type does the PB10CNT15NC provide?
The PB10CNT15NC provides an NPN normally closed (NC) transistor output for connection to compatible industrial control equipment.
Why is the PB10CNT15NC polarised?
The polarising optics help the sensor distinguish light returned from the intended reflector from unwanted reflections off shiny objects, improving detection reliability in suitable applications.
Does the PB10CNT15NC require a separate receiver?
No. The transmitter and receiver are incorporated into the sensor housing; a suitable retro-reflector is installed opposite the sensor to return the emitted light.
What size is the PB10CNT15NC?
The PB10CNT15NC uses a compact 10 mm cylindrical housing, making it suitable for machinery where installation space is limited.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Engineers
Carlo Gavazzi photoelectric sensors are used in industrial automation, machine building and access-control applications where compact installation, dependable object detection and reliable integration with machine-control systems are required.
