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Carlo Gavazzi
PA18CAP50PASA
Photoelectric Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, M18 Axial, 10-30VDC, 5m Range, PNP NO/NC, 2m Cable
$71.29$71.29 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PA18CAR65NASA
Photoelectric, Retro-Reflective, M18 Axial, 10-30VDC, 6.5m Range, NPN NO/NC, 2m Cable
$69.62$69.62 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PA18CAR65PAM1SA
Photoelectric, Retro-Reflective, M18 Axial, 10-30VDC, 6.5m Range, PNP NO/NC, M12 Plug
$71.89$71.89 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PA18CRP40NASA
Photoelectric Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, M18 Radial, 10-30VDC, 4m Range, NPN NO/NC, 2m Cable
$74.81$74.81 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PA18CRP40PAM1SA
Photoelectric Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, M18 Radial, 10-30VDC, 4m Range, PNP NO/NC, M12 Plug
$77.89$77.89 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PA18CRP40PASA
Photoelectric Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, M18 Radial, 10-30VDC, 4m Range, PNP NO/NC, 2m Cable
$74.81$74.81 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PC50CNP06RP
Photoelectric Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, Square, 12-240VDC and 24-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 6m Range, SPDT NO/NC, Light and Dark Switching, 2m Cable, Red Polarized Modulated Light 660nm, PC/ABS Housing
$186.47$186.47 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PC50CNR10RP
Photoelectric Retroreflective Sensor, Square, 12-240VDC and 24-240 VAC, 50/60Hz, 10m Range, SPDT NO/NC, Light and Dark Switching, 2m PVC Cable, Modulated, Infrared Light 880nm, 17W x 50H x 50Dmm
$178.80$178.80 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PH18CNP50NASA
Photoelectric Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, M18 Square Housing, 5000mm (5m) Range, Red Polarized Modulated Light 625nm, 10-30VDC Power Supply, NPN Output, NO/NC, Light and Dark Switching, 2m Grey PVC Cable, IP67/IP69K
$80.98$80.98 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PH18CNP50PAM1SA
Photoelectric Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, M18 Square Housing, 5000mm (5m) Range, Red Polarized Modulated Light 625nm, 10-30VDC Power Supply, PNP Output, NO/NC, Light and Dark Switching, M12 Plug, IP67/IP69K
$77.73$77.73 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PH18CNP50PASA
Photoelectric Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, M18 Square Housing, 5000mm (5m) Range, Red Polarized Modulated Light 625nm, 10-30VDC Power Supply, PNP Output, NO/NC, Light and Dark Switching, 2m Grey PVC Cable, IP67/IP69K, Manufacturer Mini
$81.05$81.05 -
Carlo Gavazzi
PH18CNR65PAM1SA
Photoelectric Retroreflective Sensor, M18 Square Housing, 6500mm (6.5m) Range, Infrared Modulated Light 850nm, 10-30VDC Power Supply, PNP Output, NO/NC, Light and Dark Switching, M12 4-pin Plug, IP69K
$75.25$75.25
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