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Baumer
FHDM 12N5001
Diffuse Sensor With Background Suppression-Miniature, 15...300 mm Sensing Distance, Pulsed Red LED, NPN, Mechanical (5 Turn), 2 Meter Cable Length (4 Pin), 10...30VDC, IP67
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$540.60$540.60 -
Baumer
FHDM 12P5001/KS35A
Diffuse Sensor With Background Suppression-Miniature, 15...300 mm Sensing Distance, Pulsed Red LED, PNP, Mechanical (5 Turn), IP67
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Baumer
FHDM 12P5001/S36A
Diffuse Sensor With Background Suppression-Miniature, 15...300 mm Sensing Distance, Pulsed Red LED, PNP, Mechanical (5 Turn), IP67
$576.80$576.80 -
Baumer
FHDM 16N5001
Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 20-450mm Sensing Distance Tw, Mechanical 5-Turn, NPN, Light/Dark Operate,2m 4-Pin Cable, -25 to 65°C, IP67
$560.80$560.80 -
Baumer
FHDM 16N5001/S14
Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 20-450mm Sensing Distance Tw, Mechanical 5-Turn, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, -25 to 65°C, IP67
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Baumer
FHDM 16N5004
Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 20-600mm Sensing Distance Tw, Mechanical 5-Turn, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, -25 to 65°C, IP67
$560.80$560.80 -
Baumer
FHDM 16N5004/S14
Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 20-600mm Sensing Distance Tw, Mechanical 5-Turn, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, -25 to 65°C, IP67
$547.69$547.69 -
Baumer
FHDM 16P5001/KS34A
Diffuse Sensor With Background Suppression-Miniature, 15...300 mm Sensing Distance, Pulsed Red LED, NPN, Mechanical (5 Turn), 10...30VDC, IP67
$673.20$673.20 -
Baumer
FHDM 16P5004
Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 20-600mm Sensing Distance Tw, Mechanical 5-Turn, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, -25 to 65°C, IP67
$560.80$560.80 -
Baumer
FHDM 16P5004/S14
Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 20-600mm Sensing Distance Tw, Mechanical 5-Turn, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, -25 to 65°C, IP67
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Baumer
O200.GL-GW1J.72CV/E022_F060
Photoelectric Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, Line Beam, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, 10-30VDC, 3-122mm Sensing Range Tb, Teach-In and IO-Link, Light/Dark Operate, Push-Pull Smooth Sleeve (Stainless Steel), 2m 4-Pin PVC Cable, Plastic (A
$366.69$366.69
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