pe12cnt15noc2 – photo te pl 12mm npn no,pigtail

Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi PE12CNT15NOC2 Through-Beam Photoelectric Receiver?

The Carlo Gavazzi PE12CNT15NOC2 is a compact through-beam photoelectric receiver designed for reliable non-contact presence and obstruction detection in industrial automation, powered entrance and access-control applications. As part of the Carlo Gavazzi PE12 photoelectric sensor series, it combines a miniature 12 mm-class design with long-range optical sensing for installations where both dependable detection and compact dimensions are important.

The PE12CNT15NOC2 operates as the receiving element of a separate transmitter-and-receiver photoelectric system. It monitors the modulated infrared beam generated by the corresponding PE12 transmitter and changes its electrical output when the beam is interrupted, allowing people, products or other objects passing through the sensing path to be detected without physical contact.

With a rated operating distance of up to 15 m, a 10–30 V DC supply and an NPN normally open output, the PE12CNT15NOC2 can be integrated with industrial controllers and entrance-control equipment. This C2 version uses a pigtail connection for convenient machine wiring, while the robust IP67 construction supports dependable operation in demanding installations.

Key Advantages

• Long 15 m rated operating distance for through-beam detection applications.
• Separate transmitter/receiver sensing principle provides dependable object and obstruction detection.
• Compact 12 mm-class construction suits installations with restricted mounting space.
• NPN normally open output provides straightforward integration with compatible control equipment.
• Standard 10–30 V DC operating supply suits common industrial automation systems.
• Pigtail connection provides a practical connection arrangement for machinery and entrance systems.
• IP67 protection supports reliable operation in demanding industrial environments.

Key Features

• Carlo Gavazzi PE12 photoelectric sensor series.
• Through-beam photoelectric receiver.
• 15 m rated operating distance.
• Modulated infrared optical sensing.
• 10–30 V DC rated operating voltage.
• NPN transistor output.
• Normally open (NO) output function.
• Designed for use with a corresponding PE12 through-beam transmitter.
• Compact cylindrical sensing head for space-conscious installations.
• Electrical protection suitable for industrial DC control circuits.
• Pigtail electrical connection.
• IP67 degree of protection.

Reliable Through-Beam Detection for Industrial Automation

Through-beam photoelectric systems use separate transmitting and receiving devices positioned across the area to be monitored. The Carlo Gavazzi PE12CNT15NOC2 acts as the receiver and continuously monitors the optical signal from the corresponding transmitter. When an object or person interrupts the beam, the receiver changes its output state so that the connected controller can detect the obstruction or presence condition.

This sensing principle provides reliable detection because the receiver monitors a dedicated transmitted beam rather than relying on light reflected from the target itself. The PE12 series is therefore well suited to entrance systems, machine access points and industrial automation applications where compact installation, long sensing distance and consistent obstruction detection are required.

Typical Applications

• Automatic door and powered gate systems.
• Lift and elevator entrance monitoring.
• Escalator presence and obstruction detection.
• Industrial entrance-control systems.
• Conveyor object detection.
• Machine access and passage monitoring.
• Material handling equipment.
• PLC-controlled industrial automation systems.