Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi PE12CNT15NO Through-Beam Photoelectric Receiver?
The Carlo Gavazzi PE12CNT15NO is a compact through-beam photoelectric receiver designed for reliable presence and obstruction detection in industrial automation, entrance control and powered door applications. As part of the Carlo Gavazzi PE12 photoelectric sensor series, it features a compact 12 mm-class construction suitable for installations where available mounting space is limited.
The PE12CNT15NO operates as the receiver in a separate transmitter-and-receiver photoelectric sensing system. It detects 880 nm modulated infrared light from the corresponding transmitter and provides an NPN switching signal when the optical beam is received or interrupted, enabling dependable non-contact monitoring across comparatively long distances.
With a rated operating distance of up to 15 m, a 10–30 V DC operating supply and an NPN normally open output, the PE12CNT15NO is well suited to industrial control systems. The receiver incorporates light switching, a 5 m integral cable and IP67 protection, and is designed for safety-related entrance applications including doors, gates, lifts and escalators.
Key Advantages
- Long 15 m rated operating distance for through-beam detection applications.
- Through-beam receiver design provides dependable object and obstruction detection.
- 880 nm modulated infrared light supports reliable optical sensing.
- NPN normally open output for integration with industrial control equipment.
- Standard 10–30 V DC supply suits common automation power systems.
- 5 m integral cable provides flexibility during installation.
- IP67 protection supports operation in demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi PE12 photoelectric sensor series.
- Through-beam photoelectric receiver.
- 15 m rated operating distance.
- 880 nm modulated infrared light.
- 10–30 V DC rated operating voltage.
- NPN transistor output.
- Normally open (NO) output function.
- Light switching sensing mode.
- Protection against short circuit, reverse polarity and electrical transients.
- 5 m integral connection cable.
- Compact plastic sensor construction.
- IP67 degree of protection.
- ESPE Type 2 design for applicable entrance-control safety systems.
Reliable Through-Beam Detection for Industrial Automation
Through-beam photoelectric systems use separate transmitting and receiving devices positioned on opposite sides of the detection area. The Carlo Gavazzi PE12CNT15NO acts as the receiver, monitoring the infrared beam generated by the corresponding transmitter. When a person, product or obstruction interrupts this beam, the resulting output change can be used by the connected controller to initiate the required machine or safety response.
The PE12 series is particularly suited to doors, gates, lifts, escalators and entrance-control systems where reliable obstruction detection is important. Its 15 m operating range, compact construction, NPN output and IP67 protection also make the PE12CNT15NO suitable for general industrial automation applications requiring dependable long-range through-beam sensing.
Typical Applications
- Automatic door and powered gate systems.
- Lift and elevator entrance monitoring.
- Escalator safety and presence detection.
- Industrial entrance-control systems.
- Conveyor object and obstruction detection.
- Machine access and passage monitoring.
- Material handling equipment.
- PLC-controlled industrial automation systems.
