Tri-Tronics MDI Photo Optic Sensor

Description:

The TRI-TRONICS 30V MITY-EYE Photo Optic Sensor MDI is used in industrial photoelectric sensing systems to detect the presence or absence of objects without physical contact. Commonly installed on packaging machinery, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, assembly machines, and automated production lines where reliable object detection is required. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this photo optic sensor for machine repairs, sensor replacement, automation upgrades, and preventive maintenance.

Applications:

The TRI-TRONICS 30V MITY-EYE Photo Optic Sensor MDI is commonly used in packaging equipment, bottling lines, food processing systems, pharmaceutical machinery, electronics assembly, and material handling applications. Its compact MITY-EYE design, interchangeable optical blocks, and high-speed response provide dependable non-contact sensing for part detection, product counting, positioning, and conveyor monitoring in demanding industrial environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: TRI-TRONICS
• Model / Part number: MDI
• Product type: Photo optic sensor
• Series: MITY-EYE
• Supply voltage: 10–30 VDC
• Light source: Infrared LED (880 nm)
• Output type: NPN and PNP open collector outputs
• Maximum output current: 150 mA continuous
• Response time: 500 µs
• Adjustment: 4-turn clutched potentiometer with Light ON/Dark ON selection
• Indicators: Red output LED
• Protection: Reverse polarity, short-circuit, and Zener protection to 36 V
• Enclosure rating: NEMA 4X, NEMA 6P, IP67
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F)
• Application environment: Industrial automation and machine sensing systems

Common Replacements:

• TRI-TRONICS MDIQ4
• TRI-TRONICS MDICF4
• TRI-TRONICS MDRI