TRI-TRONICS MDIC

Description:

The TRI-TRONICS MDIC MITY-EYE Photoelectric Sensor 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 photoelectric sensor for machine repairs, sensor replacement, automation upgrades, and preventive maintenance.

Applications:

The TRI-TRONICS MDIC MITY-EYE Photoelectric Sensor is commonly used in packaging equipment, bottling lines, food processing systems, pharmaceutical machinery, electronics assembly, and material handling applications. Its infrared LED light source, interchangeable optical blocks, and compact MITY-EYE design 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: MDIC
• Product type: Photoelectric sensor
• Series: MITY-EYE
• Light source: Infrared LED (880 nm)
• Supply voltage: 10–30 VDC
• Output type: NPN and PNP open collector outputs
• Maximum output current: 150 mA continuous
• Response time: 500 µs
• Adjustment: 4-turn clutched potentiometer
• Light/Dark selection: Switch selectable
• Optical blocks: Interchangeable (application dependent)
• Connection: Connector version (M12 pigtail)
• 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 MDICF4
• TRI-TRONICS MDICO5
• TRI-TRONICS MDIV4