pd12cnc01bpt – photo colour n/p no/nc plug

Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi PD12CNC01BPT Colour Sensor?

The Carlo Gavazzi PD12CNC01BPT is a compact and precise single-output colour photoelectric sensor designed for colour recognition and discrimination in industrial automation applications. As part of the Carlo Gavazzi PD12 colour sensor range, it combines fibre-optic sensing, NPN/PNP switching capability and an integrated amplifier for reliable detection in packaging, printing, sorting and automated inspection machinery.

The PD12CNC01BPT uses a fibre-optic sensing system to detect differences in target colour at short range. Its sensing distance depends on the fibre selected, with compatible Carlo Gavazzi fibre heads providing operating distances from approximately 2–60 mm. This flexibility allows the sensing head to be positioned in confined machine areas while the main sensor electronics remain conveniently accessible.

Operating from a nominal 24 V DC supply, the PD12CNC01BPT provides a single NPN/PNP NO/NC switching output with a load current of up to 100 mA. Its M12 connector, 500 Hz operating frequency and IP65 polycarbonate housing make it a practical solution for fast and repeatable colour-based detection in industrial equipment.

Key Advantages

• Purpose-designed industrial colour photoelectric sensor for automated colour discrimination.
• Single switching output for straightforward machine and PLC integration.
• NPN/PNP NO/NC switching capability provides flexible control-system compatibility.
• Fibre-optic sensing enables detection in compact and difficult-to-access machine locations.
• Sensing distances from approximately 2–60 mm are available depending on the selected fibre head.
• 500 Hz operating frequency supports rapid automated detection processes.
• M12 connector simplifies installation, maintenance and sensor replacement.
• IP65 protection and polycarbonate construction provide industrial durability.

Key Features

• Carlo Gavazzi PD12 integrated-amplifier colour sensor.
• Single-output colour detection.
• Fibre-optic sensing system.
• 2–60 mm application-dependent sensing distance according to fibre selection.
• 24 V DC rated operating voltage.
• NPN/PNP NO/NC output capability.
• 100 mA maximum load current.
• 500 Hz operating frequency.
• M12 connector for electrical connection.
• Yellow and green LED status indication.
• Short-circuit, reverse-polarity and transient protection.
• IP65 polycarbonate housing.

Reliable Colour Detection for Industrial Automation

Colour photoelectric sensors such as the Carlo Gavazzi PD12CNC01BPT allow automated machinery to identify targets according to their optical colour characteristics rather than relying solely on object presence. This makes colour sensing valuable for checking products, labels, registration marks and components as part of automated production and quality-control processes.

The PD12CNC01BPT uses separate fibre-optic heads, allowing the sensing point to be positioned close to the target even where installation space is restricted. Carlo Gavazzi offers compatible fibres with different sensing distances, enabling the sensor configuration to be matched to the specific machine and target geometry.

Typical Applications

• Colour identification and product sorting systems.
• Packaging and labelling machinery.
• Registration mark and print detection.
• Component colour verification.
• Wire and cable identification systems.
• Automated inspection and quality-control equipment.
• Assembly and production machinery.
• OEM industrial automation systems.