Modular Photoelectric Sensors Fiber Optic Mode

The MP series modular sensors include fiber optic heads. The MP family enables users to customize a sensing solution for almost any application. Each component of this series is sold separately. These sensors are designed for harsh duty. The MP series rugged IP69K housing can withstand up to a 1200-psi washdown. The modular design allows for exchangeable rotatable heads, limit switch and plug-in bases, and screw terminal, preleaded, and connector version receptacles. Multifunction timer/logic cards are also available. Outputs are dependent on the base selected. Every head needs an MP series base, which can be purchased separately, to operate.

Fiber optic sensors and cables are a sensible solution for applications involving small targets or unfavorable conditions. The fiber optic cable(s) guide light to and from the sensor. Pepperl+Fuchs offers both glass and plastic fiber optic cables. Glass cables are larger than the plastic and generally provide a longer sensing range. Glass cables can be used at temperatures as high as 900 F while the plastic cables are rated for only 221 F. Plastic cables are used because they can be “cut-to-length”. Diffuse mode, bifurcated (2 in 1) cables, and thru-beam mode, two individual cables, are available in both glass and plastic. Thru-beam is the most efficient mode, but the type of sensing is dependent on the application.