Pantron Automation, Inc. • P.O. Box 6039 • Gastonia, NC 28056 • Phone: 800-211-9468 • Fax: 704-864-0120
Photo-electric Multiplexer IMX-A832I
(Industrial Module)
8-channel automatic Multiplexer
Multichannel amplifier with modulated infrared
light
8-channel installation system for tight assembly
without cross-talk
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Automatic level control (ALC) according to
assembly distance and direction
Range up to 25 m (82 ft)
One transistor output for each channel (npn/pnp)
Test function to check installation and signal
strength
Switching mode light/dark selectable for each
channel
Basic transmit level selectable for each channel
Master-Slave mode
Transmitter and receiver connections are short-
circuit proof
Description
The 8-channel automatic multiplexer from Pantron
is a processor controlled amplifier with an integrated
analysis unit. Up to eight transmitters and receivers
can be connected to each unit without possibility of
cross talk. The amplifier works with modulated
infrared light which provides high immunity to ambient
light. The automatic gain setting enables the user to
simplify the installation and work.
For each channel, the multiplexer has one transistor
output (pnp/npn) and a yellow status LED.
All channels can be switched independent from each
other to different working conditions by DIP-switches.
The sensitivity of the device can be switched to 4
basic transmit levels using the same method. Also,
the transmitter power can be increased to optimize
object recognition.
A control unit, which can be activated by simply
pressing a button, is used to determine malfunctions
in the transmitter or the receiver. If nothing is
defective, the test function shows the signal quality.
A line display shows the received signal intensity. The
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Safety Instructions
The operation of infrared multiplexer IMX... is not
authorized for applications where safety of person
depends on the device function.
more flashes received, the stronger the signal.
If more than 8 channels are required, several 8-
channel automatic multiplexers or 8-channel standard
multiplexers can be synchronized via master-slave
operation.
An alarm display and output, which shows errors and
the limit of the transmit power and is connectable
with a PLC, enables users to safely work with the
photo-electric multiplexer.
Ordering Guide
