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Leuze
50134608
HT46CL2/4P-M12, Non-Cancellable / No Returns
Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression, 0.05-1.2m, Laser, Red, PNP, M12, Plastic, 4-Pin, NCNR
$308.16$308.16 -
Leuze
50133739
PRK3CL1.A3/4P-M8, Non-Cancellable / No Returns
Polarized Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, 0-3m, Laser, Red, Connector, M8, Metal, 4-Pin, NCNR
$372.00$372.00 -
Leuze
50129398
HT3CL2/4P-200-M8, Non-Cancellable / No Returns
Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression, 0.015-0.55m, Laser, Red, PNP, Cable, M8, 4-Pin, NCNR
$372.00$372.00 -
Leuze
50133738
PRK3CL1.A3/4-M8.3, Non-Cancellable / No Returns
Polarized Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, 0-3m, Laser, Red, PNP, Connector, M8, Metal, 3-Pin, NCNR
$372.00$372.00 -
Leuze
50133698
PRK3CL1.T3/4-M8.3, Non-Cancellable / No Returns
Polarized Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, 0-0.5m, Laser, Red, Connector, M8, Metal, 3-Pin, NCNR
$400.00$400.00 -
Leuze
50133692
PRK3CL1.T3/4T-200-M8
Polarized Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, 0-0.5m, Laser, Red, PNP, Cable, M8, Metal, 4-Pin
$379.03$379.03 -
Leuze
50133691
PRK3CL1.T3/4T-200-M12
Polarized Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, 0-0.5m, Laser, Red, PNP, Cable, M12, Metal, 4-Pin
$379.03$379.03 -
Leuze
50133688
PRK3CL1.T3/4T-M8, Non-Cancellable / No Returns
Polarized Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, 0-0.5m, Laser, Red, PNP, Connector, M8, Metal, 4-Pin, NCNR
$400.00$400.00 -
Takex
JR07
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, 24-240VAC/DC ±10? 50/60Hz Power Supply, 700mm (200-mm Square White Drawing Paper), Translucent Opaque Detection Object, Relay Output 1a, Light ON/Dark ON Selectable Switch (Integrated on Bottom of Sensor Unit), Re
$183.18$183.18 -
Takex
JT10R
Photoelectric Sensor, Thru-Beam, Red LED, 24/240VAC/DC, 10000mm Range, Relay, Terminal Block
$252.88$252.88 -
Pepperl+Fuchs
232763
VDM28-8-L1-IO/73c/110/122, Suggested Replacement for 218499 (VDM28-8-L-IO/73c/110/122)
Distance Photoelectric Sensor, Laser, 8m DistancePulse Ranging Technology (PRT), IO Link, Class I
$608.16$608.16 -
Pepperl+Fuchs
70112345
OBD30M-R2000-4EP-V1V17-1L (Was # 275236), Non-Cancellable, No Returns per Manufacturer
Detection Sensor, 2-D Laser Scan, 0.1-30m, IP65, 30 Hz Scan Frequency, High Angle Resolution
$4,263.17$4,263.17
Photoelectric sensors detect the distance, absence or presence of an object. These sensors are great for sensing long distances and detecting most materials.
Additional Sensor Categories:
Proximity | Ultrasonic | Pressure | Temperature | Level | Tilt
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