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pd30ctb20pais – photo bgs ir 200mm pnp no/nc top trimmer cab
Carlo Gavazzi PD30CTB20PAIS is a compact background-suppression photoelectric sensor with up to 200 mm infrared sensing, a 10–30 V DC supply, PNP complementary NO+NC outputs, top trimmer adjustment, 2 m cable and IP67 protection.
£76.44
Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi PD30CTB20PAIS Background-Suppression Photoelectric Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi PD30CTB20PAIS is a compact diffuse-reflective photoelectric sensor with adjustable background suppression designed for precise object detection in industrial machinery and automation systems. As part of the Carlo Gavazzi PD30 photoelectric sensor series, it combines a 200 mm sensing range with infrared detection, PNP complementary outputs and a convenient top-mounted adjustment trimmer.
The PD30CTB20PAIS uses infrared light and background-suppression technology to detect objects within the configured sensing zone while ignoring more distant surfaces. This helps improve detection reliability where machine panels, conveyor structures or other background objects could otherwise interfere with conventional diffuse-reflective sensing.
Operating from a 10–30 V DC supply, the PD30CTB20PAIS provides PNP complementary NO+NC outputs with light and dark switching functionality. Its 2 m pre-wired cable, compact rectangular housing, fast switching performance and IP67 protection make it well suited to demanding industrial automation applications.
Key Advantages
- Precise background-suppression sensing up to 200 mm.
- Infrared sensing supports dependable object detection without a visible light spot.
- PNP complementary NO+NC outputs provide flexible PLC and control-system integration.
- Top-mounted manual trimmer adjustment simplifies sensing-range setup.
- 10–30 V DC operating supply suits standard industrial automation systems.
- 2 m integral cable provides straightforward machine wiring.
- Compact housing is suitable for space-constrained installations.
- Robust IP67 protection for demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi PD30 photoelectric sensor series.
- Diffuse-reflective sensing with adjustable background suppression.
- Up to 200 mm rated sensing distance.
- Infrared emitted light.
- 10–30 V DC rated operating voltage.
- PNP transistor outputs.
- Complementary NO+NC output function.
- Light and dark switching functionality.
- Top-mounted trimmer adjustment.
- Pre-wired cable connection.
- Compact rectangular plastic housing.
- IP67 degree of protection.
Reliable Background Suppression for Industrial Automation
Background-suppression photoelectric sensors are designed to detect objects within a defined sensing range while rejecting reflections from more distant surfaces. This makes them especially useful in machinery where targets pass in front of conveyor frames, guards, panels or other background objects that could otherwise cause false switching.
The PD30CTB20PAIS combines adjustable background suppression with infrared sensing and complementary PNP outputs in a compact industrial housing. Its top-mounted trimmer allows the sensing threshold to be configured conveniently after installation, making it a practical choice for machine builders and automation engineers requiring dependable close-range detection.
Typical Applications
- Product presence detection on conveyors.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Component positioning and assembly systems.
- Detection where background surfaces must be ignored.
- Counting and sorting equipment.
- Material handling systems.
- OEM machinery and factory automation.
Technical Specifications
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| Sensing Mode | Diffuse with background suppression | |
|---|---|---|
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Output Type | PNP | |
| Sensing Principle | Photoelectric - diffuse | |
| Sensing Distance | 200 mm | |
| Output Function | NO + NC | |
| Connection | Cable | |
| Manufacturer | Carlo Gavazzi | |
| Series | PD30 | |
| Model | PD30CTB20PAIS | |
| Product type | Background-suppression photoelectric sensor | |
| Sensing principle | Diffuse reflective with adjustable background suppression | |
| Rated sensing distance | Up to 200 mm | |
| Emitted light | Infrared | |
| Rated operating voltage | 10–30 V DC | |
| Output Type | PNP | |
| Output configuration | Complementary NO+NC | |
| Sensing mode | Light/dark switching | |
| Adjustment method | Top-mounted manual trimmer | |
| Connection type | Cable | |
| Cable length | 2 m | |
| Housing type | Rectangular | |
| Housing material | Plastic | |
| Protection rating | IP67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carlo Gavazzi PD30CTB20PAIS used for?
The PD30CTB20PAIS is a background-suppression photoelectric sensor used for precise non-contact object detection in conveyors, packaging machinery, assembly equipment and industrial automation systems.
What is the sensing range of the PD30CTB20PAIS?
The sensor provides an adjustable sensing distance of up to 200 mm, allowing more distant background surfaces to be suppressed.
What output does the PD30CTB20PAIS provide?
The PD30CTB20PAIS provides PNP complementary NO+NC outputs with light and dark switching functionality.
What type of light does the PD30CTB20PAIS use?
The sensor uses infrared light for diffuse-reflective background-suppression detection.
How is the sensing distance adjusted?
The PD30CTB20PAIS uses a top-mounted manual trimmer to adjust the background-suppression sensing distance for the application.
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Carlo Gavazzi PD30 photoelectric sensors provide compact and dependable sensing for industrial machinery, combining precise optical detection, flexible output configurations and robust construction for modern automation applications.
