Cut Sheet

Photoelectric
MP Series Modular
Photoelectric Sensors
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MP Series Head Specifications
Reference Guide
SENSING CHARACTERISTICS
Pages 610-612
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Pages 613-614
DIMENSIONS
Page 615
ACCESSORIES
Pages 616-619
Operating/AdjustmentOfAllHeads
LightOn/DarkOnModeSelectorSwitch
Every MP Series photoelectric sensor head has a light
on/dark on selector switch located on the PC board inside
the sensor head. The operating mode should be set prior
to assembling the head to its respective base.
DarkOn-Theoutput(load)isenergizedwhenthelight
is blocked (retro and thru scan), or object absent (diffuse
scan); the photosensor is dark.
LightOn-Theoutput(load)isenergizedwhenthelight
is not blocked (retro and thru scan), or object is present
(diffuse scan); the photosensor is illuminated.
AlignmentIndicators
Two LED indicators are located on top of the sensor head.
SufcientlightlevelturnsthegreenlightON.Whenthe
light level decreases to 150% of the minimum operating
level,theredlightturnsON.
SensitivityAdjustment
Use a small blade screwdriver to open the cover on top of
the sensor head. This exposes the sensitivity adjustment
screw, labeled “S”.
The 15-turn sensitivity potentiometer will normally click at
both extremes of the sensitivity range.
- Turn the screw clockwise to increase the sensitivity.
- Turn the screw counterclockwise to decrease sensitivity.
- Snap the cover closed and fasten with a screw.
FiberOpticHeadOptions
Fiber optic heads are furnished in two cable connection
styles,MPFandMPG,asdesignatedbytherstthree
letters in their catalog listings.
MPFberopticsensorheadsusedualslotglasscables
and are part of the original MP product line. The sensor
headhasadualslotendtipbezelconnectiononthe
sensor head which maintains compatibility with
FE-MLS8C-FOsensors.WiththeMPZFOADPTadapter,
the MPF heads can accept plastic cables too.
MPGberopticsensorheadsuseuniversalstyleglass
cables. MPG heads accept the same universal style cables
used with our MHP miniature high performance sensors
and furnished by many manufacturers of photoelectric
products. They cannot be used with plastic cables.
Sensitivity
Adjustment
Alignment
Indicators
MP Series Head Specifications
LED(s)
Yes (2)
OPERATING MODE
Light on/dark on
PROTECTION (IEC)
IP69K when all components
are properly assembled
TEMPERATURE RANGE
WORKING -22 ºF to +158 ºF
STORAGE -67 ºF to +185 ºF
HUMIDITY RANGE
95% RH (non-condensing)
VIBRATION
10 G,10-500 Hz
SHOCK
50 G
HEAD HOUSING
Glass-filled polycarbonate
ACCESS COVER
Glass-filled acetal, Type 20
SEALS
Santoprene
STANDARDS
EN 60947-5-2
APPROVALS