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Baumer
OADM 21I6581/S14F
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Line, 200-1000mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA / 0-10VDC, 12-28VDC, 100mA, PNP, Quick Disconnect M12 8-pin Rotatable Connector, 0° to +50°C°, IP67, 135 x 20.4 x 45mm (HWD), OADM Series
$4,148.89$4,148.89 -
Baumer
OADM 250I1101/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 200-4000mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA, 15-28VDC, 250mA, Push-Pull, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, -25 to +50°C°, IP67, 66 x 25.4 x 51mm (HWD), OADM Series
$3,160.49$3,160.49 -
Baumer
OADM 250U1101/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 200-4000mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 0-10VDC, 15-28VDC, 250mA, Push-Pull, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, -25 to +50°C°, IP67, 66 x 25.4 x 51mm (HWD), OADM Series
$3,160.49$3,160.49 -
Baumer
OADM 260I1101/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 200-13000mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA, 15-28VDC, 250mA, Push-Pull, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, -25° to +50°C°, IP67, 66 x 25.4 x 51mm (HWD), OADM Series
$3,386.20$3,386.20 -
Baumer
OC50.CC-QL1T.72O
Diffuse Contrast Sensor, RGB LED, 10-30VDC, Intuitive Teach-in, PNP/NPN Output Circuit, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, 53 x 31 x 80.1mm, Plastic (ABS) Housing, PMMA Optics -10 to +55°C Operating Temperature, -20 to +70°C Storage T
$375.09$375.09 -
Baumer
OG120U.R-GW1O.7WL
Fork Sensor, Thru-Beam, 0.8mm Object Size, 120mm Fork Width Sb, Pulsed Red LED, Push-Pull, Potentiometer, 270° / IO-Link, Light/Dark Operate, M8 3-Pin Connector, 90 x 144 x 12mm HWD, U Profile, Die-Cast Zinc Housing, -25 to +60°C, IP67
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$351.48$351.48 -
Baumer
OM30-P0100.HV.AIN
Distance Sensor, Point Beam, 50-100mm, 12-28VDC, 4-20mA Output, Teach-In, Laser Class2, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Die-Cast Zinc, M8 4-pin Connector, IP67, CE, cULus, -10 to +50°C Operating Temperature, 49 x 40.3.5 x13.6mm (HWD)
$1,848.89$1,848.89 -
Baumer
OM30-P0100.HV.AUN
Distance Sensor, 50-100mm, Point Beam, 12-28VDC, 0-10VDC Output, Teach-In, Laser Class 2, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Die-Cast Zinc, M8 4-pin Connector, IP67, CE, cULus, -10 to +50°C Operating Temperature, 49 x 40.3.5 x13.6mm (HWD)
$1,848.89$1,848.89 -
Baumer
OM30-P0100.HV.TXN
Distance Sensor, 12-28VDC, RS485, 50-100mm, Modbus RTU, Teach-In, Point Beam, Laser Class 2, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Die-Cast Zinc, M8 4-pin Connector, IP67, CE, cULus, -10 to +50°C Operating Temperature, 49 x 40.3.5 x13.6mm (HWD)
$1,725.60$1,725.60 -
Baumer
OM30-P0100.HV.YIN
Distance Sensor, 12-28VDC, 50-100mm, 4-20mA/2-10mA, IO-Link V1.1, Teach-In, Point Beam, Laser Class 2, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Die-Cast Zinc, M8 4-pin Connector, IP67, CE, cULus, -10 to +50°C Operating Temperature, 49 x 40.3.5 x13.6mm (HWD)
$1,725.60$1,725.60 -
Baumer
OM30-P0100.HV.YUN
Distance Sensor, M8, 50-100mm, 12-28VDC, 0-10VDC/0-5VDC, IO-Link V1.1, Teach-In, Point Beam, Laser Class 2, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Die-Cast Zinc, 4-pin Connector, IP67, -10 to +50°C Operating Temperature, 49 x 40.3.5 x13.6mm (HWD)
$1,725.60$1,725.60
Photoelectric sensors detect the distance, absence or presence of an object. These sensors are great for sensing long distances and detecting most materials.
How Does a Photoelectric Sensor Work?
Generally a photoelectric sensor consists of the following:
- Transmitter - emits the light beam
- Receiver - detects the light beam and converts it to an electrical signal
Photoelectric sensors detect changes in the light beam caused by the presence/absence, movement or properties of an object.
Types of Photoelectric Sensors:
- Through-Beam (Thru-Beam)
- Transmitter and receiver are two separate units that are directly opposite of each other. The sensor detects when an objects breaks the light beam
- Great for long distance detection
- Ideal for conveyors, counting or monitoring door openings
- Retroreflective (Reflective Mode)
- Transmitter and receiver are in one housing; light beam is reflected back by a reflector. Detection is triggered when an object breaks the beam.
- Medium range detection and easier to install than a through beam
- Ideal for package detection and pallet positioning
- Diffuse (Proximity Mode)
- The transmitter and receiver in one housing; the sensor detects light reflected directly off the target object (no reflector needed)
- Best for short range applications
- Ideal for detecting objects on assembly lines, verifying presence or checking fill level
- Specialized Types:
- Background Suppression: Can ignore objects beyond a set distance, focuses close range
- Color or Contrast Sensors: Detects specific colors or contrast differences
- Distance Measuring Sensors: Mesaure the distance to an object
Categories Related to Photoelectric Sensors:
- Stack lights - signal towers visually communicate the data or alerts that the photoelectric sensors are generating
- Smart relays - photoelectric sensors provide input signals which can process the data and control outputs
- Pushbuttons and estops - if your sensor detects a fault, an operator can use a pushbutton to reset the system
- HMIs - HMIs can dispay the data from the photoelectric sensor which allows you to monitor processes