Photo Sensor 3 m Sensing Distance, Dark ON, Cable Type – BM3M-TDT1,2
DESCRIPTION
Autonics General Photoelectric Sensor, BM3M-TDT1,2
NPN open collector, Cable type connection, Infrared LED
The Autonics photoelectric sensor BM3M-TDT1,2 is Through-beam sensing type, comes in a rectangular shape, sensing distance of 3m, Response time of Max. 3ms and rectangular installation. The standard general photo sensor can be used in diverse applications requiring non-contact detection of Opaque material.
As a quick report, this photoelectric sensor provides:
- Through-beam sensing type
- 3m sensing distance
- Opaque material of min. Ø8mm sensing target
- Infrared LED (940nm) Light source
- 12-24 VDC ±10% (ripple P-P: max. 10%) power supply
- NPN open collector control output
- Operation mode: Dark ON
- Fixed sensitivity
- Reverse power protection circuit, output short overcurrent protection circuit
Body
This Autonics photoelectric sensor’s case is made of Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, its Sensing part is made of Polycarbonate.
Connection
The Autonics sensor BM3M-TDT1,2 features standard cable type connection. This cable covers the sensor’s 3 wires. It is Ø4mm in diameter and 2 meters in length.
Sensing specifications
The sensing target for this photoelectric sensor is Opaque material of min. Ø8mm. The maximum distance that this sensor can detect its standard sensing target is 3m. This so-called sensing distance differs from one sensing target to another, based on their material.
Control output
The BM3M-TDT1,2 features NPN open collector control output. NPN stands for Negative-Positive-Negative transistors.
Temperature
There are limitations in temperature and humidity in which BM3M-TDT1,2 photoelectric sensor is used:
- Storage temperature: -25 … 70°C
- Storage humidity: 35 to 85%RH
- Ambient temperature: -10 … 60°C
- Ambient humidity: 35 to 85%RH
Environment resistance is rated at no freezing or condensation.
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