Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi PB10CNT15PC Photoelectric Receiver?
The Carlo Gavazzi PB10CNT15PC is a compact through-beam photoelectric receiver designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation applications. With a slim 10 mm diameter cylindrical housing and a sensing distance of up to 15 m when paired with the corresponding transmitter, it is particularly useful where installation space is limited but long-range detection is required.
This receiver provides a PNP normally closed (NC) output and operates from a 10-30 V DC supply. The through-beam sensing principle uses a separate transmitter and receiver positioned opposite each other, allowing the system to detect an object when it interrupts the infrared light beam between the two devices.
The PB10CNT15PC uses 880 nm modulated infrared light with a narrow optical angle and provides adjustable sensitivity for application-specific setup. Its IP67 protection, cable connection and integrated electrical protection make it suitable for demanding machinery, conveyor, packaging and material handling applications.
Key Advantages
- Long 15 m through-beam sensing distance when used with the matching transmitter.
- Compact 10 mm cylindrical housing suits space-restricted machinery.
- PNP normally closed output provides straightforward PLC and controller integration.
- Modulated infrared sensing supports dependable industrial object detection.
- Narrow optical angle assists precise transmitter-to-receiver alignment.
- Adjustable sensitivity enables optimisation for different installations.
- IP67 protection supports operation in demanding industrial environments.
- Built-in electrical protection contributes to reliable operation in automation systems.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi through-beam photoelectric receiver.
- Designed for use with a separate matching PB10 series transmitter.
- Maximum sensing distance of 15 m.
- 10 mm diameter cylindrical sensor housing.
- PNP switching output.
- Normally closed (NC) output configuration.
- Operates from a 10-30 V DC supply.
- Uses modulated 880 nm infrared light.
- Narrow optical angle for accurate through-beam alignment.
- Adjustable sensitivity.
- Cable electrical connection.
- IP67 ingress protection.
- Operating temperature range of -20 to +50 °C.
- Designed for industrial automation and machine sensing applications.
Long-Range Through-Beam Photoelectric Detection
Through-beam photoelectric sensing uses a dedicated transmitter and receiver installed on opposite sides of the detection area. The transmitter directs an infrared beam towards the PB10CNT15PC receiver, and an object is detected when it interrupts that beam. Because the receiver monitors light directly from a dedicated transmitter, through-beam systems can provide reliable detection over considerably longer distances than many single-housing photoelectric sensing methods.
The PB10CNT15PC supports sensing distances of up to 15 m while retaining a compact 10 mm housing. Its PNP NC output makes it suitable for connection to compatible PLC and machine-control inputs, while the modulated infrared light and adjustable sensitivity help provide stable detection in industrial production, conveying and material handling applications.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor product and package detection.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Automated production and assembly lines.
- Material handling and logistics equipment.
- Object presence and position monitoring.
- Long-range detection across machinery and conveyor systems.
