Tri-Tronics Company, Inc. MINI-EYE™, Thru-Beam Light Source, Red LED Light Source, M8 4-pin connector, 18mm housing MLSRC-185

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For documentation and other MINI-EYE™ models, please see our MINI-EYE™ Marketing Page. Suggested Thru-Beam Receivers MRC - NPN, M8 Connector, Rectangular Housing MRC-M12 - NPN, M12 Connector, Rectangular Housing MR - NPN, Cabled, Rectangular Housing PMRC - PNP, M8 Connector, Rectangular Housing PMRC-M12 - PNP, M12 Connector, Rectangular Housing PMR - PNP, Cabled, Rectangular Housing MRC-18 - NPN, M8 Connector, 18mm Housing MRC-18M12 - NPN, M12 Connector, 18mm Housing MR-18 - NPN, Cabled, 18mm Housing PMRC-18 - PNP, M8 Connector, 18mm Housing PMRC-18M12 - PNP, M12 Connector, 18mm Housing PMR-18 - PNP, Cabled, 18mm Housing Technical Features Model Specific Adjustment Type: Potentiometer Connection Type: Connector, 4-pin M8 Housing Type: 18MM Supply Voltage: 5 VDC Polarity Protected LED Light Source Red = 660nm Best choice for use with plastic fiberoptic light guides. Useful when sensing translucent objects in proximity (Beam Make) mode. Useful when sensing transparent objects in fiberoptic retroreflective (Beam Break) mode. Can be polarized for retroreflective (Beam Break) sensing to reduce proxing on shiny objects. Opposed fiberoptic light guides can be polarized for sensing some translucent plastic containers; consult factory for details. Used as red filter for color perception advantages. Sensing Range: 15ft Family Specific Current Requirements: 30mA (exclusive of load) Remote AUTOSET Input: Opto-isolated momentary sinking input (10 milliamps) Response Time Light State response = 600μs (1,100μs, Thru-Beam) Dark State response = 600μs (1,100μs, Thru-Beam) Light/Dark "ON" Operation: Light “ON” achieved by connecting white wire to negative lead Dark “ON” achieved by connecting white wire to positive lead Range: Dependent on model, see Selection Guidelines Note: 5 VDC models, range reduced by 10% Hysteresis: Approximately 20% of signal Light Immunity: Responds to sensor’s pulse modulated light source, resulting in high immunity to most ambient light, including high intensity strobes Diagnostic Indicators: Red LED = Output Status Green LED = Power “ON” Ambient Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Rugged Construction: Chemical resistant, high-impact polycarbonate housing Waterproof ratings: NEMA 4X, IP66
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Description
For documentation and other MINI-EYE™ models, please see our MINI-EYE™ Marketing Page. Suggested Thru-Beam Receivers MRC - NPN, M8 Connector, Rectangular Housing MRC-M12 - NPN, M12 Connector, Rectangular Housing MR - NPN, Cabled, Rectangular Housing PMRC - PNP, M8 Connector, Rectangular Housing PMRC-M12 - PNP, M12 Connector, Rectangular Housing PMR - PNP, Cabled, Rectangular Housing MRC-18 - NPN, M8 Connector, 18mm Housing MRC-18M12 - NPN, M12 Connector, 18mm Housing MR-18 - NPN, Cabled, 18mm Housing PMRC-18 - PNP, M8 Connector, 18mm Housing PMRC-18M12 - PNP, M12 Connector, 18mm Housing PMR-18 - PNP, Cabled, 18mm Housing Technical Features Model Specific Adjustment Type: Potentiometer Connection Type: Connector, 4-pin M8 Housing Type: 18MM Supply Voltage: 5 VDC Polarity Protected LED Light Source Red = 660nm Best choice for use with plastic fiberoptic light guides. Useful when sensing translucent objects in proximity (Beam Make) mode. Useful when sensing transparent objects in fiberoptic retroreflective (Beam Break) mode. Can be polarized for retroreflective (Beam Break) sensing to reduce proxing on shiny objects. Opposed fiberoptic light guides can be polarized for sensing some translucent plastic containers; consult factory for details. Used as red filter for color perception advantages. Sensing Range: 15ft Family Specific Current Requirements: 30mA (exclusive of load) Remote AUTOSET Input: Opto-isolated momentary sinking input (10 milliamps) Response Time Light State response = 600μs (1,100μs, Thru-Beam) Dark State response = 600μs (1,100μs, Thru-Beam) Light/Dark "ON" Operation: Light “ON” achieved by connecting white wire to negative lead Dark “ON” achieved by connecting white wire to positive lead Range: Dependent on model, see Selection Guidelines Note: 5 VDC models, range reduced by 10% Hysteresis: Approximately 20% of signal Light Immunity: Responds to sensor’s pulse modulated light source, resulting in high immunity to most ambient light, including high intensity strobes Diagnostic Indicators: Red LED = Output Status Green LED = Power “ON” Ambient Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Rugged Construction: Chemical resistant, high-impact polycarbonate housing Waterproof ratings: NEMA 4X, IP66
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MINI-EYE™, Thru-Beam Light Source, Red LED Light Source, M8 4-pin connector, 18mm housing - MLSRC-185 - Tri-Tronics Company, Inc.
Tampa, FL, United States
MINI-EYE™, Thru-Beam Light Source, Red LED Light Source, M8 4-pin connector, 18mm housing
MLSRC-185
MINI-EYE™, Thru-Beam Light Source, Red LED Light Source, M8 4-pin connector, 18mm housing MLSRC-185
For documentation and other MINI-EYE™ models, please see our MINI-EYE™ Marketing Page. Suggested Thru-Beam Receivers MRC - NPN, M8 Connector, Rectangular Housing MRC-M12 - NPN, M12 Connector, Rectangular Housing MR - NPN, Cabled, Rectangular Housing PMRC - PNP, M8 Connector, Rectangular Housing PMRC-M12 - PNP, M12 Connector, Rectangular Housing PMR - PNP, Cabled, Rectangular Housing MRC-18 - NPN, M8 Connector, 18mm Housing MRC-18M12 - NPN, M12 Connector, 18mm Housing MR-18 - NPN, Cabled, 18mm Housing PMRC-18 - PNP, M8 Connector, 18mm Housing PMRC-18M12 - PNP, M12 Connector, 18mm Housing PMR-18 - PNP, Cabled, 18mm Housing Technical Features Model Specific Adjustment Type: Potentiometer Connection Type: Connector, 4-pin M8 Housing Type: 18MM Supply Voltage: 5 VDC Polarity Protected LED Light Source Red = 660nm Best choice for use with plastic fiberoptic light guides. Useful when sensing translucent objects in proximity (Beam Make) mode. Useful when sensing transparent objects in fiberoptic retroreflective (Beam Break) mode. Can be polarized for retroreflective (Beam Break) sensing to reduce proxing on shiny objects. Opposed fiberoptic light guides can be polarized for sensing some translucent plastic containers; consult factory for details. Used as red filter for color perception advantages. Sensing Range: 15ft Family Specific Current Requirements: 30mA (exclusive of load) Remote AUTOSET Input: Opto-isolated momentary sinking input (10 milliamps) Response Time Light State response = 600μs (1,100μs, Thru-Beam) Dark State response = 600μs (1,100μs, Thru-Beam) Light/Dark "ON" Operation: Light “ON” achieved by connecting white wire to negative lead Dark “ON” achieved by connecting white wire to positive lead Range: Dependent on model, see Selection Guidelines Note: 5 VDC models, range reduced by 10% Hysteresis: Approximately 20% of signal Light Immunity: Responds to sensor’s pulse modulated light source, resulting in high immunity to most ambient light, including high intensity strobes Diagnostic Indicators: Red LED = Output Status Green LED = Power “ON” Ambient Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Rugged Construction: Chemical resistant, high-impact polycarbonate housing Waterproof ratings: NEMA 4X, IP66

For documentation and other MINI-EYE™ models, please see our MINI-EYE™ Marketing Page.

Suggested Thru-Beam Receivers

  • MRC - NPN, M8 Connector, Rectangular Housing
  • MRC-M12 - NPN, M12 Connector, Rectangular Housing
  • MR - NPN, Cabled, Rectangular Housing
  • PMRC - PNP, M8 Connector, Rectangular Housing
  • PMRC-M12 - PNP, M12 Connector, Rectangular Housing
  • PMR - PNP, Cabled, Rectangular Housing
  • MRC-18 - NPN, M8 Connector, 18mm Housing
  • MRC-18M12 - NPN, M12 Connector, 18mm Housing
  • MR-18 - NPN, Cabled, 18mm Housing
  • PMRC-18 - PNP, M8 Connector, 18mm Housing
  • PMRC-18M12 - PNP, M12 Connector, 18mm Housing
  • PMR-18 - PNP, Cabled, 18mm Housing

Technical Features

Model Specific

Adjustment Type:

  • Potentiometer

Connection Type:

  • Connector, 4-pin M8

Housing Type:

  • 18MM

Supply Voltage:

  • 5 VDC
  • Polarity Protected

LED Light Source

  • Red = 660nm
    Best choice for use with plastic fiberoptic light guides. Useful when sensing translucent objects in proximity (Beam Make) mode. Useful when sensing transparent objects in fiberoptic retroreflective (Beam Break) mode. Can be polarized for retroreflective (Beam Break) sensing to reduce proxing on shiny objects. Opposed fiberoptic light guides can be polarized for sensing some translucent plastic containers; consult factory for details. Used as red filter for color perception advantages.

Sensing Range:

  • 15ft

Family Specific

Current Requirements:

  • 30mA (exclusive of load)

Remote AUTOSET Input:

  • Opto-isolated momentary sinking input (10 milliamps)

Response Time

  • Light State response = 600μs (1,100μs, Thru-Beam)
  • Dark State response = 600μs (1,100μs, Thru-Beam)

Light/Dark "ON" Operation:

  • Light “ON” achieved by connecting white wire to negative lead
  • Dark “ON” achieved by connecting white wire to positive lead

Range:

  • Dependent on model, see Selection Guidelines Note: 5 VDC models, range reduced by 10%

Hysteresis:

  • Approximately 20% of signal

Light Immunity:

  • Responds to sensor’s pulse modulated light source, resulting in high immunity to most ambient light, including high intensity strobes

Diagnostic Indicators:

  • Red LED = Output Status
  • Green LED = Power “ON”

Ambient Temperature:

  • -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)

Rugged Construction:

  • Chemical resistant, high-impact polycarbonate housing
  • Waterproof ratings: NEMA 4X, IP66
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Technical Specifications

  Tri-Tronics Company, Inc.
Product Category Photoelectric Sensors
Product Number MLSRC-185
Product Name MINI-EYE™, Thru-Beam Light Source, Red LED Light Source, M8 4-pin connector, 18mm housing
Operation Distance 180 inch (4572 mm)
Operating Temperature -40 to 158 F (-40 to 70 C)
Optical Technology Type Through Beam
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