Key Parameters: Parameter Category Specification Notes
Article Number OD2-P120W60I2 P denotes Transmitter Unit
Device Type Optical Data Transmitter
Link Partner Requires compatible OD2-R*** Receiver
Operating Distance 0.2 ... 6 m Adjustable within this range (suffix W60 indicates max. 6m)
Light Source Infrared LED Eye-safe
Data Interface Push-Pull (HTL) / RS422 Compatible with incremental encoders and serial data.
Max. Baud Rate / Frequency 500 kHz (2 µs cycle time) Suitable for high-resolution encoders.
Supply Voltage 10 ... 30 V DC
Current Consumption Typ. 100 mA
Connection Type Fixed Cable, 5-pin M12 connector I2 suffix indicates this connector type.
Housing Material Metal Robust shielding.
Protection Rating IP67
Operating Temperature -10 °C ... +55 °C Key Takeaways:

Role: Transmitter in a contactless optical data link pair.

Primary Use: Immunity to EMI/RFI and solving cable fatigue problems on moving machinery.

Core Capability: Transmits high-frequency signals (up to 500 kHz) over distances up to 6 meters.

Robustness: Metal housing with IP67 rating for industrial environments.