Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi MOFT5-M12-2 Photoelectric Transmitter?
The Carlo Gavazzi MOFT5-M12-2 is a compact through-beam photoelectric transmitter designed for industrial object and presence detection systems using a separate amplifier. Part of the Carlo Gavazzi MOF photoelectric sensor family, this model features a rugged M12 stainless-steel housing, a narrow optical beam and a factory-fitted cable for reliable installation on industrial machinery.
The MOFT5-M12-2 operates as the transmitting element of a separate transmitter-and-receiver system, emitting 880 nm infrared light towards a corresponding MOF receiver. Its ±2° optical angle creates a well-defined beam, while the specified 5 m sensing distance makes it suitable for conveyor, packaging and automated production applications requiring dependable non-contact detection.
Designed for demanding industrial environments, the MOFT5-M12-2 provides IP66/IP67 protection and operates from -20 to +60 °C. The sensor is supplied with a 15 m shielded PVC cable and receives its supply through the compatible external amplifier, enabling the sensing head to be positioned remotely from the control electronics.
Key Advantages
- Compact through-beam photoelectric transmitter for industrial detection systems.
- 5 m sensing distance when used with the appropriate receiver and amplifier.
- Narrow ±2° optical angle provides a defined infrared beam.
- Robust M12 stainless-steel housing for demanding installations.
- 15 m shielded PVC cable supports remote amplifier mounting.
- IP66/IP67 protection provides resistance to dust and water ingress.
- Compact separate-amplifier architecture suits installations with restricted sensor mounting space.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi MOF photoelectric sensor family.
- Through-beam transmitter / emitter.
- Separate-amplifier sensing architecture.
- 5 m nominal sensing distance.
- ±2° optical angle.
- 880 nm infrared light source.
- M12 threaded cylindrical housing.
- Stainless-steel and polycarbonate construction.
- 15 m shielded PVC cable.
- Supply provided through the associated amplifier.
- IP66/IP67 ingress protection.
- -20 to +60 °C operating temperature.
Reliable Through-Beam Photoelectric Detection
Through-beam photoelectric systems use separate transmitter and receiver heads positioned opposite one another across the detection area. The MOFT5-M12-2 provides the transmitting element, directing an infrared beam towards the corresponding receiver. When a target interrupts the beam, the receiving sensor and associated amplifier detect the change so that the machine control system can respond.
The combination of a 5 m sensing distance, narrow ±2° optical angle and compact M12 stainless-steel housing makes the MOFT5-M12-2 particularly useful where a small but robust sensing head is required. Its 15 m cable also allows the external amplifier to be installed well away from the sensing point.
Typical Applications
- Industrial conveyor object detection.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Material handling systems.
- Presence and passage detection.
- Automated manufacturing equipment.
- Machine positioning and product detection.
- Applications requiring remotely mounted photoelectric amplifiers.
