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pd30cnt15nmu – photo tei 15m npn mu cab
Carlo Gavazzi PD30CNT15NMU through-beam photoelectric sensor with 15 m sensing range, 10–30 V DC supply, NPN output, mute function and 2 m cable for industrial automation applications.
£46.76
Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi PD30CNT15NMU Photoelectric Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi PD30CNT15NMU is a compact and reliable through-beam photoelectric sensor with muting input designed for accurate long-distance object detection in industrial automation and machine safety-related applications. As part of the Carlo Gavazzi PD30 photoelectric sensor series, it combines a 15 m sensing range, NPN switching output and integrated muting functionality in a miniature industrial housing.
The PD30CNT15NMU uses a separate emitter and receiver arrangement to create a stable optical detection barrier. Through-beam technology provides dependable object detection regardless of target colour, shape or surface finish, making it suitable for demanding applications where reliable interruption detection is required. The integrated mute function allows the sensor signal to be temporarily disabled for controlled automation sequences.
Operating from a 10–30 V DC supply, the PD30CNT15NMU provides NPN NO switching output with muting capability, a fast 500 Hz switching frequency and a 2 m integral cable. Its compact ABS housing, IP67 protection and industrial electrical protection features make it suitable for conveyors, packaging equipment, automated handling systems and machine control applications.
Key Advantages
- Through-beam photoelectric sensing provides reliable long-range object detection.
- 15 m sensing range supports large machine layouts and wide detection areas.
- Integrated mute function supports controlled sensor inhibition in automation sequences.
- NPN switching output provides simple integration with industrial control systems.
- 500 Hz switching frequency supports fast-moving production processes.
- 10–30 V DC supply suits common industrial automation voltages.
- 2 m integral cable enables straightforward hard-wired installation.
- IP67 protection supports reliable operation in industrial environments.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi PD30 series photoelectric sensor.
- Through-beam sensing principle.
- 15 m rated sensing distance.
- Separate emitter and receiver arrangement.
- NPN transistor output.
- NO switching function.
- Mute input function.
- 10–30 V DC operating voltage.
- 500 Hz operating frequency.
- ≤1 ms response time.
- LED indication for power and output status.
- Short-circuit, reverse-polarity and transient protection.
- Compact ABS housing suitable for restricted installation spaces.
Reliable Through-Beam Detection with Muting Functionality
Through-beam photoelectric sensors such as the Carlo Gavazzi PD30CNT15NMU create a stable optical barrier between a separate emitter and receiver. When an object interrupts the beam, the sensor changes its output state, providing dependable detection independent of target colour, texture or reflectivity.
The integrated mute function makes the PD30CNT15NMU suitable for automated systems where temporary sensor inhibition is required during controlled operations. Combined with a 15 m detection range, compact housing and IP67 protection, it provides a flexible sensing solution for industrial machinery and material handling applications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial conveyor systems.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Material handling equipment.
- Machine access and controlled passage detection.
- Object counting and position monitoring.
- Automated sorting systems.
- Assembly and manufacturing lines.
- OEM machinery and industrial automation equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Sensing Mode | Through-beam | |
|---|---|---|
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Output Type | NPN | |
| Sensing Principle | Photoelectric - through-beam | |
| Sensing Distance | 15000 mm | |
| Output Function | NO | |
| Connection | Cable | |
| Manufacturer | Carlo Gavazzi | |
| Series | PD30 | |
| Model | PD30CNT15NMU | |
| Product type | Through-beam photoelectric sensor with mute function | |
| Sensing principle | Through-beam | |
| Rated sensing distance | 15 m | |
| Light source | Modulated visible red light | |
| Rated operating voltage | 10–30 V DC | |
| Output Type | NPN transistor | |
| Output function | Normally open | |
| Mute function | Integrated mute input | |
| Continuous output current | ≤100 mA | |
| Voltage drop | ≤2 V DC | |
| Operating frequency | ≤500 Hz | |
| Response time | ≤1 ms | |
| Connection type | Integral cable | |
| Cable length | 2 m | |
| Housing material | ABS | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 10.8 × 30 × 20 mm | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Operating temperature | -25 °C to +60 °C | |
| Protection functions | Short-circuit, reverse-polarity and transient protection | |
| Standards | EN 60947-5-2 | |
| Approvals / markings | CE, UL508 / C22.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carlo Gavazzi PD30CNT15NMU used for?
The PD30CNT15NMU is used for reliable long-distance object detection in industrial automation, conveyors, packaging machinery and systems requiring a mute function.
What is the sensing range of the PD30CNT15NMU?
The sensor provides a through-beam detection range of 15 m using a separate emitter and receiver.
What does the mute function do?
The integrated mute function allows the sensor output to be temporarily disabled when required by the automation sequence or control logic.
What output does the PD30CNT15NMU provide?
The PD30CNT15NMU provides an NPN normally open transistor output for integration with industrial control systems.
How is the PD30CNT15NMU connected?
The sensor is supplied with an integral 2 m cable and operates from a 10–30 V DC supply.
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