-
Available Now! 
Available Now!Leuze
50133738
Polarized Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, 0-3m, Laser, Red, PNP, Connector, M8, Metal, 3-Pin, NCNR
$372.00$372.00 -
$84.00$84.00 -
$397.60$397.60 -
Baumer
FHDK 07P6901
Subminiature Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, 10-60mm Tw Sensing Dist., 10-30VDC, Light/Dark Operate, PNP, <100mA, 2m Cable Bottom Side, 16.2 x 8 x 10.8mm (HWD), Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, -20 to +50°C, IP65
$397.60$397.60 -
Baumer
FHDK 10P5101
Miniature Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, Pulsed Red LED, 20-120mm Range Tw, Mech. 5-Turn Adj., 10-30VDC, Light/Dark Operate, PNP, <100mA, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 27 x 10.4 x 14mm (HWD), Plastic ASA Housing, PMMA Optics, -25 to +65°C, IP65
$470.29$470.29 -
$1,127.29$1,127.29 -
IDEC
SA2E-DP3L-2M
Miniature Photoelectric Diffuse-Reflective Sensor, Infrared LED, 1m Sensing Range, PNP, Light On/Dark On (Selectable), 2m Cable, IP67, 10.8 x 19.5 x 31.5mm (WDH) Excluding LEDs and Controls
$42.28$42.28 -
Pepperl+Fuchs
198052
Photoelectric Slot Sensor, 10-30VDC, 0.3mm Target, 30mm/35mm Slot Width/Depth, Infrared Light, Light/Dark On Switch, PNP, M8 3 Pin Connector, Powder Coated Die-Cast Zinc, Glass Optics, -20 to +60°C Ambient Temperature, IP67
$318.08$318.08 -
Leuze
50129413
Polarized Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, 0-3m, Laser, Red, PNP, Cable, M12, Metal, 4-Pin, NCNR
$386.00$386.00 -
$155.10$155.10 -
Baumer
FPDK 10P5130/S35A
Retroreflective Sensor, Miniature, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 3.5m Actual Range Sb, 4m Nominal Range Sn, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 27 x 10.4 x 16.3mm (HWD), Plastic (ASA) Housing, PMMA Optics, -25° to +65°C, IP67
$237.09$237.09 -
Baumer
FPDK 14P5111/S35A
Retroreflective Sensor, Standard, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 3.2m Actual Range Sb, 3.8m Nominal Range Sn, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 43 x 14.8 x 31mm (HWD), Plastic (ASA, MABS) Housing, PMMA Optics, -20° to +65°C, IP67
$466.20$466.20
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