Subminiature Thru-Beam Pairs		T&C Industrial Controls
MEK80-2100
The MEK 80-2100 emitters and receivers are enclosed in anodized aluminum housings built to withstand shock and vibration. Both emitter (anodized red) and receiver (anodized black) are spectrally matched to provide optimum performance. This thru-beam pair is offered in three different mounting configurations and is our smallest thru-beam, making it ideally suited for operation in very confined areas. The emitter can be ordered with either visible or infrared lightsource. Some typical applications of this thru-beam pair include small parts detection, counting and edge control.

Performance Characteristics Features: •   Smallest detectable object .01 inch † •   Maximum operating distance 14 inches † •   Low cost •   Small size •   Versatile mounting •   Compatible with all MEK 80 controls †   With MEK 80 control

Dimensions (in.)

Specifications: (@25°C)

Emitter (I.R. GaAs) Forward Current   ‡Continuous 40mA max. Forward Voltage   If=40mA 1.3V max. Temperature   Storage -40 to 100°C   Operating -25 to 60°C Spectral Emission   If=20mA 940nm. Leads   2 cond. 28 ga. Wiring Connections   Green + (Anode)   White - (Cathode) ‡ Derate linearly to 100°C free air temperature at the rate of 0.53mA/°C

Photodetector Response   Vcc=30V, Ic=800µA, Rl=1k W source GaAs @ 3mW/cm²   Rise Time 8µS max.   Fall Time 6µS max. Operating Voltage   50V max. Temperature   Storage -40 to 100°C   Operating -25 to 60°C Spectral Response   880nm. peak Leads   2 cond. 28 ga. Wiring Connections   Red + (Collector)   Black - (Emitter)   Shield is connected to gnd.

Emitter (Visible Red, GaAlAs) Forward Current   Continuous 35mA max. Forward Voltage   If=20mA 2.0V max. Temperature   Storage -30 to 100°C   Operating -25 to 60°C Spectral Emission   If=20mA 660nm.