MDICF4

General Purpose Glass Fiber Optic Amplifiers
MITY-EYE
Principle of Optical Operation:
Fiberoptic
Max Sensing Range:
depending on Fiber Optic
Light Source:
Infrared LED
Switching Output:
NPN, PNP
Connection:
Connector, 4-pin M12 pigtail
Catalog Number:
16367
$129.31

For documentation and other MITY•EYE®; models, please see our MITY•EYE® Marketing Page.

Technical Features

Model Specific

Adjustment Type:

  • Potentiometer

Connection Type:

  • Connector, 5-pin M12 Pigtail

Housing Type:

  • Miniature Rectangular

Optical Block:

  • Type F4, Glass Fiberoptics
    Adapter for use with a wide variety of glass fiberoptic light guides for both the proximity and opposed sensing modes.

LED Light Source

  • Infrared = 880nm
    Best choice in most opaque object sensing tasks. Provides longest possible sensing range in either Beam Make or Beam Break sensing modes. Best choice in hostile environments; useful in penetrating lens contamination. Preferred for use with small glass fiberoptic light guides Note: Do not use IR light with plastic fiberoptic light guides. Preferred when sensing dark colored objects in the proximity (Beam Make) mode, i.e., black, blue, green, etc. Useful in penetrating containers for verification of contents; also useful in detecting overlapped splices in dense materials. Color perception; tends to favor blue colored objects.

Sensing Range:

  • Opposed Mode with F4: 3.5in
  • Opposed Mode with F4 and lens: 15ft
  • Proximity Mode with F4: 1.5in using a .125in diameter fiber bundle
  • Proximity Mode with F4 and lens: 8in
Family Specific

Supply Voltage:

  • 10 to 30 VDC @ 35mA
  • Reverse Polarity Protected

DC Models Output Devices:

  • Provide both NPN and PNP open collector output transistors capable of sinking or sourcing up to 150mA continuous
  • Short circuit protected
  • Zener Diode protected to 36 volts
  • Protected against falso chattering/pulsing during power up

Response Time

  • 500 microseconds (light or dark)

Light Immunity:

  • Pulse modulated to provide extremely high immunity to ambient light

Adjustments/Indicators:

  • 4-turn clutched sensitivity adjustment
  • 2-position light "on" / dark "on" selection switch
  • Red LED indicator energized when light beam is established

Ambient Temperature:

  • -20°C to 70°C (-20°F to 158°F)

Rugged Construction:

  • Chemical resistant case, "O" ring sealed to provide moisture protection
  • Epoxy encapsulated for mechanical stability
  • NEMA 4X, 6P and IP67

UL CertifiedCE Certified

Literature

Catalog Pages

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4-wire, M12 Cable:

  • SEC-6 - 6ft, Shielded Cable (1.8m)
  • SEC-15 - 15ft, Shielded Cable (4.6m)
  • SEC-25 - 25ft, Shielded Cable (7.62m)
  • SEC-2MU - 6.5ft, Low-cost, Unshielded Cable (2.0m)
  • SEC-5MU - 16.4ft, Low-cost, Unshielded Cable (5.0m)
  • SEC-10MU - 32.8ft, Low-cost, Unshielded Cable (10.0m)
  • RSEC-6 - 6ft, Right Angle Shielded Cable (1.8m)
  • RSEC-15 - 15ft, Right Angle Shielded Cable (4.6m)
  • RSEC-25 - 25ft, Right Angle Shielded Cable (7.62m)
  • BX-10 - 10ft Extension Cable (3.1m)
  • BX-25 - 25ft Extension Cable (7.62m)

Sensor Mounting Option:

  • MEB-1 - Mounting Bracket Assembly
  • MB-18 - Mounting Bracket for TA-18 Threaded Barrel Adapter

Fiberoptic Mounting Options:

  • FMB-1 - 8.4mm diam. Fiberoptic Bracket
  • FMB-2 - 5.1mm diam. Fiberoptic Bracket
Popular Fiber Optics:

[F] Straight:

  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, Straight Barrel Tip
    F-A-36 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [R] Right Angle Tip
    F-A-24R - 24" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-36R - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-36RP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    F-A-72R - 72" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [RS] Side View, Right Angle Tip
    F-A-36RS - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-36RSP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    F-A-60RS - 60" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-84RS - 84" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-96RS - 96" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-120RS - 120" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-240RS - 240" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [RST] Side View, Right Angle Threaded Tip
    F-A-36RST - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [RT] Right Angle Tip, then Threaded Tip
    F-A-36RT - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-36RTP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    F-A-48RTP - 48" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [T] Straight Threaded Tip
    F-A-36T - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-36TP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    F-A-72T - 72" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [TR] Threaded Tip, then Right Angle
    F-A-36TR - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-36TRP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    F-A-48TR - 48" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-72TR - 72" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-A-72TRP - 72" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    F-A-156TRP - 156" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.125" Bundle Size, [R] Right Angle Needle Tip
    F-B-36R - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-B-84R - 84" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.125" Bundle Size, [T] Straight Threaded Tip
    F-B-36TP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.125" Bundle Size, [TRS] Stainless Steel Threaded Tip, then Right Angle
    F-B-24TRSP - 24" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [C] 0.032" x 0.382" Rectangle Bundle Size, Rectangular Flat Housing
    F-C-36 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket 
  • [E] 0.62" Bundle Size, [AR] Right Angle Tip
    F-E-36ARP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [E] 0.62" Bundle Size, [R] Right Angle Needle Tip
    F-E-36R - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [E] 0.62" Bundle Size, [TR] Threaded Tip, then Right Angle
    F-E-36TR - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [P] 0.010" x 1.50" Rectangle Bundle Size, Rectangular Flat Housing
    F-P-36 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-P-120 - 120" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    F-P-120P - 120" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     

[BF] Bifurcated:

  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, Straight Barrel Tip
    BF-A-36 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    BF-A-36P - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    BF-A-60P - 60" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    BF-A-72P - 72" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    BF-A-96P - 96" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [R] Right Angle Tip
    BF-A-36R - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    BF-A-36RP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    BF-A-72R - 72" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [RS] Side View, Right Angle Tip
    BF-A-36RS - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [RT] Right Angle Tip, then Threaded
    BF-A-36RT - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    BF-A-96RTP - 96" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [T] Straight Threaded Tip
    BF-A-36T - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    BF-A-36TP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    BF-A-60T - 60" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    BF-A-72T - 72" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    BF-A-120T - 120" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    BF-A-144T - 144" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [TR] Threaded Tip, then Right Angle
    BF-A-36TR - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    BF-A-36TRP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
    BF-A-72TR - 72" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    BF-A-120TR - 120" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.125" Bundle Size, [TS] Stainless Steel Straight Threaded Tip
    BF-A-36TS - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, Straight Needle Tip
    BF-B-36 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, [RT] Right Angle Tip, then Threaded
    BF-B-36RT - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, [T] Straight Threaded Tip
    BF-B-36T - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [C] 0.032" x 0382" Rectangle Bundle Size, Rectangular Flat Housing
    BF-C-36 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    BF-C-36P - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [E] 0.046" Bundle Size, Straight Needle Tip
    BF-E-36 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [K] 0.020" x 0.150" Rectangle Bundle Size, Rectangular Bundle Barrel
    BF-K-60P - 60" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [K] 0.020" x 0.150" Rectangle Bundle Size, [T] A Tip
    BF-K-36T - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [L] 0.057" 3" Bendable Bundle Size, [B] 3” Long Bendable Tip
    BF-L-36BP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [U] 0.156" Bundle Size, [TUV] Straight Threaded Tip
    BF-U-36TUV - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket, Micro Polished for Superior Performance and Range
     

[MF] Miniature Straight:

  • [A] 0.090" Bundle Size, [T] Straight Threaded Tip
    MF-A-24T - 24" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, [RS] Side View, Right Angle Tip
    MF-B-36RS - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    MF-B-36RSP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, [T] Right Angle Tip, then Threaded
    MF-B-36RT - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, [TM4] Threaded M4
    MF-B-36TM4 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, [TR] Threaded Tip, then Right Angle
    MF-B-36TR - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    MF-B-36TRP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [C] 0.250" x 0.025" Rectangle Bundle Size, Rectangular Flat Housing
    MF-C-36 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [J] 0.027" Bundle Size, Straight Needle Tip
    MF-J-36 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     

[MBF] Miniature Bifurcated:

  • [A] 0.090" Bundle Size, [T] Straight Threaded Tip
    MBF-A-36T - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    MBF-A-72T - 72" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    MBF-A-144T - 144" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    MBF-A-192T - 192" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [A] 0.090" Bundle Size, [TM6] Threaded M6 Tip
    MBF-A-36TM6 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, [RS] Side View, Right Angle Tip
    MBF-B-36RS - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    MBF-B-72RS - 72" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, [RT] Right Angle Tip, then Threaded
    MBF-B-36RT - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, [TM4] Threaded M4 Tip
    MBF-B-36TM4 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
    MBF-B-132TM4 - 132" long, Stainless Steel Jacket
     
  • [B] 0.062" Bundle Size, [T] Straight Threaded Tip
    MBF-B-36TP - 36" long, PVC Monocoil Jacket
     
  • [E] 0.046" Bundle Size, Straight Needle Tip
    MBF-E-36 - 36" long, Stainless Steel Jacket