Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi LD30CNBI10BPM5IO IO-Link Laser Photoelectric Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi LD30CNBI10BPM5IO is a compact diffuse-reflective laser photoelectric sensor with adjustable background suppression, designed for precise object detection in industrial automation. Using Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology and an invisible infrared laser, it provides a rated sensing distance of up to 1000 mm while helping distinguish the required target from objects and surfaces positioned in the background.
This intelligent LD30 sensor incorporates IO-Link communication and programmable operating functions for flexible integration into modern machinery. Its outputs can be configured for NPN, PNP or push-pull operation, with selectable normally open or normally closed behaviour, while light- and dark-switching modes provide additional application flexibility.
Operating from a 10–30 V DC supply, the LD30CNBI10BPM5IO uses a 940 nm infrared Class 1 laser and is housed in a compact 10 × 30 × 20 mm plastic enclosure. Unlike the cable version of this sensor, the LD30CNBI10BPM5IO features a convenient M8 4-pin plug connection, supporting fast installation and straightforward sensor replacement while maintaining IP67 protection.
Key Advantages
- Long 1000 mm / 1 m rated sensing distance from a compact photoelectric sensor.
- Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology for precise distance-based object detection.
- Adjustable background suppression helps prevent unwanted detection of surfaces behind the intended target.
- IO-Link communication supports advanced configuration and smart automation integration.
- Configurable NPN, PNP or push-pull output.
- Selectable normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) switching behaviour.
- 940 nm infrared Class 1 laser for dependable photoelectric sensing.
- Compact 10 × 30 × 20 mm plastic housing for space-restricted machinery.
- M8 4-pin plug simplifies installation, servicing and sensor replacement.
- IP67 protection for demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi LD30 series smart photoelectric sensor.
- Diffuse-reflective sensing with adjustable background suppression.
- Time-of-Flight (ToF) measurement principle.
- Rated sensing distance of 1000 mm.
- 940 nm invisible infrared laser.
- Laser Class 1.
- IO-Link communication interface.
- Two configurable outputs.
- Selectable NPN, PNP and push-pull functions.
- Selectable normally open or normally closed operation.
- Selectable light or dark switching.
- Programmable time-delay functionality.
- External input or external teach input functionality available through the configurable architecture.
- 5 Hz switching frequency.
- 10–30 V DC rated operating voltage.
- M8 4-pin connector for straightforward machine wiring.
- Compact rectangular plastic enclosure.
- IP67 ingress protection.
- Operating temperature range of -25 to +50 °C.
Intelligent Time-of-Flight Sensing with IO-Link and Background Suppression
The Carlo Gavazzi LD30CNBI10BPM5IO uses Time-of-Flight technology to detect objects from reflected infrared laser light. Adjustable background suppression enables the sensor to establish a detection threshold so that the required target can be detected while surfaces positioned farther away are ignored, making it particularly useful where reliable target-to-background separation is required.
Integrated IO-Link functionality extends the sensor beyond conventional photoelectric switching by enabling configurable operating parameters and communication with compatible automation equipment. Programmable NPN, PNP or push-pull operation, selectable NO/NC behaviour and additional timing and teach functions allow the same sensor to be adapted to a wide variety of machine detection requirements, while the M8 plug provides convenient connection and replacement.
Typical Applications
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Conveyor object and product detection.
- Material handling and logistics equipment.
- Presence detection with background suppression.
- Automated assembly and manufacturing systems.
- Object detection where target-to-background separation is required.
- Machine positioning and process monitoring.
- Smart factory applications using IO-Link sensor communication.
