Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi MOFR-M14-8-30.5M Photoelectric Receiver?
The Carlo Gavazzi MOFR-M14-8-30.5M is a robust M14 through-beam photoelectric receiver designed for use with a separate amplifier in demanding industrial detection applications. Based on the Carlo Gavazzi MOFR-M14-8 sensor configuration, it features a cylindrical threaded M14 housing, an 8° optical angle and a long 30.5 m cable for installations requiring substantial separation between the sensing point and associated control equipment.
The receiver uses modulated infrared light at 880 nm and operates as part of a separate transmitter-receiver photoelectric system. Rather than incorporating its own switching output, the MOFR-M14-8-30.5M connects to a compatible external amplifier, which evaluates the received optical signal and provides the required control output. This arrangement is particularly useful where sensing heads need to remain compact while adjustment, diagnostics and switching functions are located remotely.
With its M14 stainless steel and polycarbonate construction, IP66/IP67 protection and operating temperature range of -20 to +60 °C, the MOFR-M14-8-30.5M is engineered for reliable industrial service. The 8° optical angle provides greater alignment tolerance than narrower-angle variants, while the extended 30.5 m cable supports flexible positioning in large machinery, access systems and industrial automation installations.
Key Advantages
- Through-beam photoelectric receiver for reliable industrial object and presence detection.
- 8° optical angle provides useful alignment tolerance between transmitter and receiver.
- Extended 30.5 m cable supports remote amplifier installation and large machinery layouts.
- Compact M14 threaded cylindrical housing enables straightforward mechanical mounting.
- Modulated 880 nm infrared sensing provides dependable optical detection.
- IP66 and IP67 protection supports use in wet, dusty and demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi MOFR series photoelectric receiver.
- Through-beam sensing principle.
- Designed for operation with a separate amplifier.
- 8° optical angle.
- 880 nm modulated infrared light.
- M14 cylindrical threaded barrel.
- Stainless steel and polycarbonate sensor construction.
- 30.5 m cable connection.
- Light/dark switching determined by the connected amplifier.
- Operating frequency determined by the connected amplifier.
- IP66/IP67 degree of protection.
- -20 to +60 °C operating temperature range.
- Suitable for compatible Carlo Gavazzi separate-amplifier photoelectric systems.
Separate-Amplifier Through-Beam Photoelectric Sensing
A through-beam photoelectric system uses separate transmitter and receiver sensing heads positioned opposite one another. The transmitter directs an infrared beam towards the receiver, and an object is detected when it interrupts the optical path. This sensing arrangement is well suited to reliable presence detection across machinery openings, conveyors, gates and other applications where dependable detection over an open area is required.
The MOFR-M14-8-30.5M is the receiver component and relies on a compatible external amplifier for power, signal evaluation and switching output. Carlo Gavazzi MOF sensors are designed for use with compatible amplifier families including S142, S143 and PAM types, with the selected amplifier determining characteristics such as operating frequency, output configuration and light/dark switching behaviour. The separate-amplifier architecture allows the compact sensing head to be installed at the detection point while control and adjustment functions remain accessible elsewhere.
Typical Applications
- Industrial through-beam object detection.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Industrial doors and gate systems.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Product presence and absence detection.
- Large machinery requiring remotely located amplifiers.
- Automated manufacturing equipment.
- Factory automation and process monitoring systems.
