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OM70T-L0070.HH0065.VI
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 30-70mm Measuring Distance Sd, 65mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Line Basic, Touch Display, RS485, 15-28VDC, Analog and RS485, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
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OM70T-L0140.HH0130.VI
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 40-140mm Measuring Distance Sd, 130mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Line Basic, Touch Display, RS485, 15-28VDC, Analog and RS485, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
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OM70T-L0250.HH0240.VI
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 50-250mm Measuring Distance Sd, 240mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Line Basic, Touch Display, RS485, 15-28VDC, Analog and RS485, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
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OM70T-P0070.HH0065.VI
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 30-70mm Measuring Distance Sd, 65mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Point Basic, Touch Display, RS485, 15-28VDC, Analog and RS485, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
$3,479.29$3,479.29 -
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OM70T-P0140.HH0130.VI
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 40-140mm Measuring Distance Sd, 130mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Point Basic, Touch Display, RS485, 15-28VDC, Analog and RS485, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
$3,479.29$3,479.29 -
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OM70T-P0250.HH0240.VI
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 50-250mm Measuring Distance Sd, 240mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Point Basic, Touch Display, RS485, 15-28VDC, Analog and RS485, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
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OT300.DL-UBZZB.72CU
Laser Distance Sensor, Time of Flight, 12-30VDC, 100-1800mm Measuring Distance Sd, 1700mm Measuring Range Mr, 700mm Focal Distance, qTeach/External, Point Beam, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 1, Analog 0-10VDC Output Circuit, 2m 4-Pin
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OT500.GL-GLGLJ.72F
Diffuse Sensor With Background Suppression- Version Time of Flight, Sensing Distance 150...2500 mm, Teach-in and IO-Link, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, 12...30VDC, IP67
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OT500.GL-NLNVB.72F
Diffuse Sensor With Background Suppression - Version Time of Flight, NPN, 150...2500 mm Sensing Distance, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, M12 Connector (5 Pin), 12...30VDC, IP67
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OT500.GL-PLPLB.72F
Diffuse Sensor With Background Suppression- Version Time of Flight, 150...2500 mm, Teach-in via qTeach or Line Teach, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, 12...30VDC, PNP, M12 Connector (5 Pin), IP67
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OT500.GL-PLPVB.72F
Diffuse Sensor With Background Suppression-Time of Flight Version, Sensing Distance 150...2500 mm, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, 12...30VDC, PNP, Teach-in via qTeach of Line Teach, IP67
$339.20$339.20
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