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Photoelectrics
• Range: 800 mm
• Modulated, infrared light
• Make or break switching function (switch selectable)
• LED-indication for target detected
• Multi supply voltage:
12 to 240 VDC and
24 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• 25 x 65 x 81 mm reinforced PC housing, IP 67
• Timer options (adjustable)
• NO and NC output
Ordering KeyProduct Description
Type Selection
Diffuse-reflective photoelec-
tric switch. Range up to 0.8
m. Adjustable sensitivity. Im-
mune to ambient light. Output
function switch selectable.
Protection degree IP 67.
Screw terminal connection.
25 x 65 x 81 mm plastic hous-
ing. PG 13 or 1/2" NPT cable
gland. Timer options: Delay
on operate, delay on release,
one shot (triggered on lead-
ing or trailing edge).
Type
Cable gland
Option: Timer function
Housing Ordering no. Ordering no.
W x H x D without timer with timer
25 x 65 x 81
PG 13.5 cable gland PMD 8R G PMD 8R GT
1/2" NPT cable gland PMD 8R I PMD 8R IT
Specifications
Rated operating dist. (Sn) 800 mm
(0 to 5,000 lux) Reference target:
Kodak test card R27,
white, 90% reflectivity,
200 x 200 mm
Rated operational volt. (U
B
)
10.8 to 264 VDC
AC: 45 to 65 Hz 21.6 to 264 VAC
Rated operational power
(relay ON) ≤2 W (2.5 VA)
Output
Contact ratings (AgCdO) µ (micro gap)
Resistive loads AC 1 3 A/250 VAC
DC 1 3 A/30 VDC
Small inductive loadsAC 15 2 A/250 VAC
DC 13 3 A/30 VDC
Mechanical life (typical) ≥40 x 106operations
Electrical life (typical) ≥5 x 105operations
at 220 VAC - 3 A resistive
load: 360 impulses/h
Dielectric voltage
2000 VAC (rms) (cont./supply)
Sensing range (Sd) 0.2 - 0.8 m
Light source GaAlAs, LED, 880 nm
Light type Infrared, modulated
Optical angle
(200 x 200 mm test card) ±12°
Operating frequency 20 Hz
Response time
OFF-ON ( tON )≤20 ms
ON-OFF ( tOFF )≤30 ms
Power ON delay (tv)≤300 ms (typ. 100 ms)
Output function Switch selectable, make or
break switching
Indication
Target detected LED, yellow
Optional timer
Delay on operate 0.1 to 7 s ± 2 s
Delay on release 0.1 to 7 s ± 2 s
One shot 0.1 to 7 s ± 2 s
Environment
Overvoltage category III (IEC 60664/60664A;
60947-1)
Pollution degree 3 (IEC 60664/60664A;
60947-1)
Degree of protection IP 67 (IEC 60529; 60947-1)
Temperature
Operating
-25°to +55°C (-13°to +131°F)
Storage
-30°to +80°C (-22°to +176°F)
Diffuse-reflective
Type PMD
PMD8R G T
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PMD
Specifications (cont.) Selection of Function
Switch
1 2 3
PMD 8R .
PMD 8R .T
1 Break switching
9 One shot, leading edge -
Break switching
8 One shot, trailing edge -
Make switching
7 One shot, trailing edge -
Break switching
5 Delay on release -
Break switching
3 Delay on operate -
Break switching
10 One shot, leading edge -
Make switching
2 Make switching
4 Delay on operate -
Make switching
6 Delay on release -
Make switching
Don't care
Upper postion ON (Mode 1)
Lower position OFF (Mode 0)
Vibration 10 to 150 Hz, 0.5 mm/7.5 g
(IEC 60068-2-6)
Shock 2 x 1 m & 100 x 0.5 m
(IEC 60068-2-32)
Rated insulation voltage 250 VAC (rms)
Housing material
Body PC, grey, reinforced
Front PC, black
Cover PC, black
Cable gland PA, black, reinforced
Mounting bracket Steel, black
Connection
Screw terminal 5 x 2 x 1 mm2
Cable gland PG 13.5 or 1/2" NPT
for cable 6 to 10 mm
Weight 110 g
Approvals UL, CSA
CE-marking Yes
Connection Diagram
Time adjustment
(optional)
LED
DIP switches
12 - 240 VDC
24 - 240 VAC
50/60 Hz
30 VDC
250 VAC
Max. 3 A
Sensitivity
adjustment
Reduction Factors
Reduction factors photoelectric switches
Note:
Real sensing distance = rated operating distance (Sn)
x reduction factor
Kodak test card, white,
type R 27, 90% reflectivity 1.0
Dead black cardboard 0.1 - 0.4
Kodak test card, grey, type R 27 0.41 - 0.45
White Styropack 1.0 - 1.2
Bright metal 1.2 - 2.0
White cotton 0.5 - 0.8
Grey PVC 0.4 - 0.8
Raw wood 0.4 - 0.8
ER 1, reflector 0.3
Truth Table
Object present No Yes No Yes
LED OFF ON OFF ON
Load Non- Active Active Non-
active active
Make switching Break switching
Delivery Contents
•Photoelectric switch: PMD 8R
•Cable gland
•Installation instruction
•Mounting bracket
• Packaging: Corrugated cardboard (environmentally
friendly recycling material)
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PMD
Operation Diagram
t = Time delay
tv = Power ON delay
Power supply
Object/target present
Func 1. Output ON
Func 2. Output ON
Func 3. Output ON
Func 4. Output ON
Func 5. Output ON
Func 7. Output ON
Func 8. Output ON
Func 9. Output ON
Func 10. Output ON
Func 6. Output ON
Dimensions
PMD 8R with angle bracket
or 1/2" NPT
PMD 8R
Accessories
•MB02 (longer mounting bracket), please refer to "Acces-
sories"
