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Autonics
BR200-DDTN-P
Sensor, Photo, Diffuse Reflective, Narrow Beam, 18mm Round Brass, 200 mm Range, Light & Dark On
$85.00$85.00 -
Baumer
O200.EL-NV1T.72CV/FREC_H006
Miniature Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, Pulsed Red Laser Diode,, 10-30VDC, 5m Range, qTeach, Light/Dark Operate, NPN Complementary, Push-Pull Threaded Sleeves M3 (Stainless Steel), 2m 4-Pin PVC Cable, Plastic (ASA, PMMA) Hous
$298.89$298.89 -
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$374.40$374.40 -
Baumer
O200.GL-NV1T.72NV/E022_F060
Miniature Photoelectric Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS)
$383.60$383.60 -
$390.69$390.69 -
Baumer
O200.ZR-GW1J.72NV/E026
Photoelectric Diffuse Sensor with Intensity Difference, Pulsed Red LED
$214.20$214.20 -
Baumer
O200.GR-PV1Z.72CV/BX30
Miniature Photoelectric Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS)
$204.89$204.89 -
$374.40$374.40 -
Baumer
FECK 07P6901/KS35A
Thru-Beam Sensor, Subminiature, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 2m Actual Range Sb, 2.5m Nominal Range Sn, Teach-in, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Flylead (200mm Length), 16.2 x 8 x 10.8mm (HWD), Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, -20 to +50°C, IP65
$324.49$324.49 -
Baumer
OM70-L1500.HH1500.EK
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 150-1500mm Measuring Distance Sd, 1500mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Line Basic, Webserver, Ethernet TCP/IP, 15-28VDC, Analog and Digital, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
$3,818.80$3,818.80 -
Baumer
O200.EL-NV1T.72CV/FREC
Miniature Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 5m Range, Light/Dark Operate, Use with Pulsed Red Laser Diode, NPN Complementary, Push-Pull Smooth Sleeve (Stainless Steel), 2m 4-Pin PVC Cable, Plastic (ASA, PMMA) Housing, R
$298.89$298.89
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