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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
OC60.CC-DLMT.7AF
Diffuse Contrast Sensor, RGB LED, Sensing Distance Tw 9mm ± 3 mm , 5 mm Beam Width, Teach-in Adjustment, 10...30VDC, Push-Pull Output Circuit, IP67
$513.89$513.89 -
Baumer
OC60.CC-DLMT.7AF/E030
Diffuse Contrast Sensor, RGB LED, Sensing Distance Rw 9 mm ± 3 mm, Beam Width 5 mm, 10...30VDC, Output Function: Dark/Light Operate, M12 Connector (5 Pin Rotatable), IP67
$513.89$513.89 -
Baumer
OC60.CU-DLMT.7AF
Luminescence Contrast Sensor, UV LED, Sensing Distance Tw 10mm...20mm, Teach-in Adjustment, 15...30VDC, PNP/NPN/Analog, M12 Connection ( 5 Pin Rotatable), IP67
$1,855.00$1,855.00 -
Baumer
OC60.CU-DLMT.7AF/H012
Luminescence Contrast Sensor, UV LED, Pre-Mounted 9 mm Lens, Sensing Distance Tw 10mm...20mm, Teach-in Adjustment, 15...30VDC, PNP/NPN/Analog, M12 Connection ( 5 Pin Rotatable), IP67
$1,935.69$1,935.69 -
Baumer
OC60.CU-DLMT.7AF/H013
Luminescence Contrast Sensor, UV LED, Pre-Mounted 40 mm Lens, Sensing Distance Tw 10mm...20mm, Teach-in Adjustment, 15...30VDC, PNP/NPN/Analog, M12 Connection ( 5 Pin Rotatable), IP67
$1,935.69$1,935.69 -
Baumer
OC60D.CC-NW1B.7AF
Diffuse Contrast Sensor- Most Accurate Mark or Color Detection, Sensing Distance Tw 9 mm ± 3 mm, NPN, Teach-in Adjustment, RGB LED, 10...30VDC, M12 Connector (5 Pin Rotatable), IP67
$810.29$810.29 -
Baumer
OC60D.CC-PW1B.7AF
Diffuse Contrast Sensor- Most Accurate Mark or Color Detection, Sensing Distance Tw 9 mm ± 3 mm, PNP, Teach-in Adjustment, RGB LED, 10...30VDC, M12 Connector (5 Pin Rotatable), IP67
$810.29$810.29
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