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PANTRONISM-1800/24VDC

ISM-1800

The ISM-1800 is a one-channel automatic amplifier rated in four basic transmit levels and designed for vehicle wash environments. It combines long range, automatic operation, test input, and alarm output in a compact DIN-rail housing.

Up to 55 m rangeAutomatic operation4 basic levels4 frequenciesTest inputAlarm output

Key Features

  • Designed especially for vehicle wash applications.
  • Automatic operation with four selectable basic transmit levels.
  • Four selectable transmit frequencies.
  • Floating normally open semiconductor relay output.
  • Alarm output for power limit and test input for system check.
  • DIN-rail mounting in compact NORYL housing.

Best Fit Applications

  • Vehicle wash equipment and contamination-heavy process areas.
  • Long-range through-beam sensing where ambient contamination varies.
  • Single-channel opposed-mode monitoring with automatic gain control.

Technical Specifications

Operating voltage 24 V DC / ±20% / 2.4 W
Operating basis Modulated infrared light
Transmit frequency 3.5 / 3.9 / 4.2 / 4.5 kHz
Transmit power Automatic
Basic transmit level Low1 / Low2 / High1 / High2
Reaction time 24 ms
Switching output Semiconductor relay, normally open
Output rating 100 mA / 60 V AC (DC)
Alarm / Error output PNP / —, 100 mA / 24 V DC
Test input 0 ... 30 V DC
Protection class IP20
Dimensions 35.5 x 90 x 58.5 mm

Compatible Sensor Pairs and Maximum Through-Beam Range

Transmitter family With receiver IRL-... With receiver IR-... Typical use note
IT-..., ITL-... 7 m 15 m Standard range
IT-...HP, ITH-... 10 m 25 m High-power range
ITA-... 20 m 55 m Longest stated range

Maximum range values shown for through-beam installations using the listed Pantron transmitter and receiver families.

Ordering and Accessories

Connection / Variant Order code
Plug (screw terminals) ISM-1800/24VDC
Accessory Order code
Protective enclosure PanBox 1x1
Power supply PSU-1000S/95...265VAC

Device Notes

  • The catalog positions this model as especially suited for vehicle wash applications.
  • DIP settings select the four basic transmit levels and four frequencies.

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