MCseries U-shaped mark sensor

● A Blue LED type is now available

(ideal for detecting yellow register marks)

● Lens surface is constantly cleaned

● Large curved Glass lens will
not cause damage to work
● Water resistance to IP 67 standard
for washability, multi-turn manually
adjustable without tool for fine
adjustment

■ Type
Detection Detection Model
method interval Light source Operation mode Output mode Remarks

MC-U2R NPN
For detection of
Red LED
NPN and PNP labels
MC-U2R-TC outputs
Open collector

Light-
MC-U2G NPN
ON/Dark-ON For detection of
U-shaped 2 mm fixed Green LED
selector NPN and PNP register marks
through-beam MC-U2G-TC outputs
switch

MC-U2B NPN Effective for

Blue LED detection of
NPN and PNP
MC-U2B-TC yellow marks
outputs

● The center of detection is constantly cleaned for

stable detection, even with Japanese paper, etc.,
that generates a large amount of dust.
● The top lens is also cleaned by the “spring effect” of

work caused by release of tension that occurs

when the work runs out.

■ Sample Application
● Detection of overlapped labels ● Positioning of register marks on film ● Detection of register marks on
wrapper (transparent or translucent) in wrappers of Japanese confectionary
a place subject to splashing water (Japanese paper)
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■ Rating/Performance/Specification ■ Input/Output Circuit and Connection
Type For detection of labels Register mark detection Lead color

Model MC-U2R MC-U2G MC-U2B

Indicator
Detection method U-shaped through-beam
Rating/performance

Brown 12-24 VDC

Detection interval 2 mm fixed

Internal circuit
Power supply 12 – 24 VDC ±10% Ripple: 10 % max. Black output
Current consumption 20 mA max. 28 mA max. 22 mA max.
NPN open collector output
Output mode
Rating: sink current 100 mA (30 VDC) max. (*1)
Operation mode Light-ON/Dark-ON selectable (with switch) Blue 0V
Response time 0.5 us max.
Light source (light wavelength) Red LED (680nm) Green LED (570nm) Blue LED (450nm)
Indicator OPL: Operation indicator (Red LED), STB: Stability indicator (Green LED) ● The output transistor turns off when load
Volume (VR) SENS: 4-turn sensitivity adjustment without stopper provided short circuit or overload occurs.
● Check the load and turn the power back on.
● Light-ON/Dark-ON selector switch provided ● Emission intensity selector switch provided
Specification

Switch (SW)
L: Light-ON, D: Dark-ON L.: low powered, H: high powered
Short-circuit protection Provided
Material Case: heat-resistant ABS, Lens: Glass
Connection Permanently attached cord (outer diameter: dia.4) 0.2 mm2 x 3 cores, 3 m, black
■ Panel Layout
Mass 120 g max. 1
(*1) Models that provide PNP and NPN outputs are also available.

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MC-U2
Notes TC
Model Nos.: MC-U2R-TC and MC-U2G-TC. OP.L STB. 2

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■ Environmental Specification
SENS.
Ambient light 5,000 lx max.
Ambient temperature –25 - +55 °C (non-freezing) L. H.D. L.

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Environment

Ambient humidity 35-85%RH (non-condensing)

Protective structure IP67 ①Indicators OP.L: operation indicator (red LED)
Vibration 10-55 Hz / 1.5 mm amplitude / 2 hours each in 3 direction STB.: stability indicator (green LED)
Shock 100 m/s2 / 2 times each in 3 directions ②Sensitivity adjustment: 4-turn volume without stopper
Dielectric withstanding 500 VAC for 1 minute ③Light-ON, Dark-ON selector switch D: Dark ON
Insulation resistance 500 VDC, 20 MΩ or higher L: Light ON

④Emission intensity selector switch L.: low powered

H: high powered
■ Dimensions (in mm for all models)

10 37.5 1
0.8

15.5Light axis
2
32
2–ø4.2
3 13.5
4.5

18 50
33 30
Cord 3m ø4
69
75