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BRQM400-DDTA-P
Sensor, Photo, Metal body, Diffuse reflective, 400mm Sensing Distance, Light & Dark On, PNP Output, 10-30 VDC
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905778
ML17-54/115/136
Photoelectric Retroreflective Sensor with Polarization Filter, 10-30VDC, 3.5m Range, Light/Dark On, 2m Fixed Cable, 34.5 x 15mm, IP67
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FA814
Limited Stock Savings: 7 units available at this price
Lens Unit for Fiber Optic Cables with M3, 0.5mm Pitch Threaded, Heat Resistant 200°C, Does Not Apply to Reflectives Types
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267075-100535
OBT60-R101-2P1-IO-V31, This is the Recommended Replacement for 182433 (ML6-8-H-60-RT/59/95/136) per Manufacturer
Photoelectric Sensor, BGS, 60mm Fixed Range, No User Adjustments, Visible Red LED Light Source, 10-30VDC, 2 4-in-1 Outputs Inverted, IO-Link, M8 4-pin Connector, Approvals: UL, c-UL, CE
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OM30-L0350.HV.YUN
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Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Line, 50-350mm Range, Analog and Digital Output Signal: 0-10VDC/0-5VDC, 12-28VDC, 50mA, Teach-In Button/IO Link, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Die-Cast Zinc, M8 4-pin Connector, IP67, -10 to +50°C° Operating T
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OM20-P0120.HH.YIN
11231078, Alternate for OADM 12I7460/S35A (11090598)
Distance Sensor, 16-120mm, 12-28VDC, 4-20mA/2-10mA, IO-Link V1.1, Teach-In, Point Beam, Laser Class1, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Die-Cast Zinc, M8 4-pin Connector, IP67, CE, cULus, -10 to +50°C Operating Temperature, 37 x 34.5 x 13mm (HWD)
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OM30-P0350.HV.AIN
11232069
Distance Sensor, 12-24VDC, 50-350mm, 4-20mA Output, 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)
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OBG5000-R100-2EP-IO-V31 | Limited Stock Savings: 1 unit available at this price
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905779
ML17-54/73/136
Photoelectric, Light On/Dark On, Retroreflective, IP67, M12 Connector, 3.5m Sensing, DC, Polarized
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909112
ML17-8-450/115B/136
Photoelectric, Light On/Dark On, Diffuse Mode, IP67, 150mm Cable, 10-450mm
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905793
ML17-54/115B/136
Photoelectric Retroreflective Sensor with Polarization Filter, 10-30VDC, 3.5m Detection Range, Light On/Dark On, 2-Push-Pull (4-in-1 Outputs), 150mm PVC Cable with M12 4-Pin Connector, IP67
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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