Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi MC88CH1O1CLM5 Safety Magnetic Sensor?
The Carlo Gavazzi MC88CH1O1CLM5 is an encoded non-contact safety magnetic sensor designed for monitoring hinged, sliding and removable machine guards. Part of the Carlo Gavazzi MC88C series, it combines magnetically actuated reed technology with a robust rectangular housing to provide dependable guard-position monitoring without the mechanical wear associated with conventional contact-operated safety switches.
This model features a left-hand exit, M8 connector and 1NO + 1NC dry reed contact configuration. The sensor provides a protected switch-on distance of 18 mm and protected switch-off distance of 30 mm when used with the corresponding MC88CM3 actuator, offering a generous actuation range for applications where guard alignment and mechanical tolerances can vary.
The MC88CH1O1CLM5 supports a maximum switching voltage of 12/24 V AC/DC, maximum switching current of 250 mA and maximum switching power of 6 W. Its 88 × 25 × 13 mm glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic housing, -25 to +80 °C operating temperature range and IP69K protection make it particularly suitable for demanding industrial safety applications exposed to dust, dirt and moisture.
Key Advantages
- Non-contact magnetic safety sensing eliminates mechanical actuator wear.
- 1NO + 1NC dry reed contacts provide complementary outputs for compatible safety circuits.
- Left-hand M8 connection provides convenient integration into compatible machinery.
- Wide 18 mm switch-on and 30 mm switch-off distances accommodate greater mechanical tolerances.
- IP69K protection supports operation in harsh industrial environments.
- Can support safety applications up to Category 4, PL e when integrated with suitable safety logic and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi MC88C series encoded safety magnetic sensor.
- Designed for hinged, sliding and removable guard monitoring.
- Left-hand exit configuration.
- M8 connector for convenient connection and replacement.
- 1NO + 1NC dry reed contact output.
- Protected switch-on distance of 18 mm.
- Protected switch-off distance of 30 mm.
- Maximum switching voltage of 12/24 V AC/DC.
- Maximum switching current of 250 mA.
- Maximum switching power of 6 W.
- Glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic housing.
- Compact 88 × 25 × 13 mm rectangular format.
- IP69K protection rating.
- Operating temperature range of -25 to +80 °C.
Long-Range Non-Contact Guard Monitoring
The MC88C series is designed to monitor the position of safety guards without physical contact between the sensor and actuator. Magnetic actuation allows the sensor to remain completely sealed and insensitive to normal dust and dirt, while the absence of mechanical actuation helps provide a long service life in frequently operated machine guarding applications.
The MC88CH1O1CLM5 is configured for the extended switching range associated with the MC88CM3 actuator, providing an assured switch-on distance of 18 mm and assured switch-off distance of 30 mm when correctly aligned. When connected to suitable safety monitoring equipment and incorporated into a correctly designed system, MC88C sensors can be used in safety gate applications up to Category 4, PL e according to EN ISO 13849-1.
Typical Applications
- Hinged machine guard monitoring.
- Sliding safety gates and doors.
- Removable machine protection panels.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Material handling and conveyor equipment.
- Automated production and assembly systems.
- Industrial safety applications requiring generous guard alignment tolerance.
