Mini-Eye Miniature Photoelectric Sensor

General Information
Technical Information
Docs
Other Features
Product Video

MINI-EYE™
Miniature Photoelectric Sensor

MINI-EYE™ is a full line of very economical, miniature photoelectric sensors designed to perform most sensing tasks from even the tightest locations. The rugged MINI-EYE™ sensors are waterproof and enclosed in high-impact plastic housings for use in hostile environments. They are also immune to indirect ambient light and strobes.

These versatile sensors are available in thru-beam, polarized retroreflective and proximity models. Optimized for object detection, such as material handling, sorting, web break detection, counting, inspection, orientation...and much more!

MINI-EYE™ sensors offer a selection of Class 1 red laser, infrared (IR) or red LED light sources, and your choice of NPN or PNP output transistors. All models are available in standard or 18 mm mounting, with quick disconnect or potted cables, and operate in either Light "ON" or Dark "ON" sensing modes.

Features & Benefits:

•   Standard or 18 mm mounting options
•   Screwdriver adjustment
•   Sensors are available with either laser, infrared (IR) or red LED light sources and NPN or PNP output transistors
•   Fixed Optics - Proximity, Retroreflective, Polarized Retroreflective, Thru-beam
•   Light "ON" or Dark "ON" selectable by wire
•   Immune to indirect ambient light and direct strobes
•   Waterproof with high-impact housing
•   Standard — 600 µs, Laser — 200 µs
•   Potted 6' cable or M8 4-wire connector
•   Power supply requirements: 10 to 30 VDC

SUPPLY VOLTAGE
• 10 to 30 VDC Polarity Protected

CURRENT REQUIREMENTS
• 30mA (exclusive of load)

OUTPUT TRANSISTORS (CURRENT LIMITED)
• NPN: Sink up to 100mA
• PNP: Source up to 100mA
• All outputs are continuously short circuit protected

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

LED LIGHT SOURCE • Red = 633 nm
• Infrared = 850 nm
• Pulse Modulated

EXCESS GAIN ADJUSTMENT
• Sensitivity controlled by a screwdriver adjustment to prevent tampering

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 Catalog

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° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)

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

Industrial Mini-Eye Miniature Photoelectric Sensor Mini Eye Specifications

Available MINI-EYE™ Sensor Models:

Short Range Proximity:

Standard

MIVC
MIV
MRVC
MRV
PMIVC
PMIV
PMRVC
PMRV

18 mm

MIVC-18
MIV-18
MRVC-18
MRV-18
PMIVC-18
PMIV-18
PMRVC-18
PMRV-18

Special

MIV-LC
MRV-185
MRV-5
MRV-5M12

Long Range Proximity:

Standard

MIPC
MIP
MRPC
MRP
PMIPC
PMIP
PMRPC
PMRP