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Baumer
FSDK 14D9601/S35A
11001222
Thru-Beam Sensor, Emitter, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 12m Actual Range Sb, M8 4-Pin Connector, 14.8 x 43 x 31mm (WxHxD), Plastic, -25 to +65°C, IP67, Receiver Sold Separately
$180.49$180.49 -
Baumer
FEDM 08P3002/S35L
10228467
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 2.5m Actual Range Sb, No Adjustment, PNP, Dark Operate, M8 3-Pin Connector, 8 x 58 x 15mm (WxHxD), Anodized Aluminum, -25 to +65°C, IP65, Emitter Sold Separately
$367.80$367.80 -
Carlo Gavazzi
MOFR-M12-8
Minimum Order 5 Pieces, Price per Piece
Photelectric Throughbeam Sensor for Separate Amplifier, 8° Optical Angle, Cable Connection, Modulated infrared Light 880nm, M12 Stainless Steel and Polycarbonate Housing
$162.64$162.64 -
Baumer
O200.ER-GL1E.72CV/T003
11212604
Miniature Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 5m Range, Dark Operate, Push-Pull Smooth Sleeve (Stainless Steel), 2m 4-Pin Cable, Plastic (ASA, PMMA) Housing, Rectangular 25.1 x 8 x 14.1mm (HWD), -25-+50°C, IP67
$154.09$154.09 -
Baumer
FSDK 14D9601
11001223
Thru-Beam Sensor, Emitter, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 12m Actual Range Sb, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 14.8 x 43 x 31mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/MABS), -25 to +65°C, IP67, Receiver Sold Separately
$207.00$207.00 -
Baumer
FEDK 10N5101/S35A
10132393
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 5m Actual Range Sb, 270° Potentiometer, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 10.4 x 27 x 14mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA), -25 to +65°C, IP67, Emitter Sold Separately
$349.69$349.69 -
Baumer
O200.ER-GL1E.72CV/H006_T003
11212645
Miniature Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 5m Range, Dark Operate, Push-Pull Threaded Sleeves M3 (Stainless Steel), 2m 4-Pin Cable, Plastic (ASA, PMMA) Housing, Rectangular 25.1 x 8 x 14.1mm (HWD), -25-+50°C, IP67
$154.09$154.09 -
Baumer
FEDM 08P3002
10218467
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 2.5m Actual Range Sb, No Adjustment, PNP, Dark Operate, 2m 3-Pin Cable, 8 x 58 x 15mm (WxHxD), Anodized Aluminum, -25 to +65°C, IP65, Emitter Sold Separately
$385.80$385.80 -
Baumer
O200.ER-GD1E.72NV/T003
11210279
Miniature Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 5m Range, Dark Operate, Push-Pull Smooth Sleeve M3 (Stainless Steel), 2m M8 4-Pin Flylead Connector, Plastic (ASA, PMMA) Housing, Rectangular 25.1 x 8 x 14.1mm (HWD), -25-+50°C, IP67
$171.00$171.00 -
Baumer
FSDK 10D9001/KS35
10146077
Thru-Beam Sensor, Emitter, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 5m Actual Range Sb, M8 3-Pin Flylead, 10.4 x 27 x 14mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA), -25 to +65°C, IP65, Receiver Sold Separately
$251.20$251.20 -
Baumer
FEDK 10N5101
10139968
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 5m Actual Range Sb, 270° Potentiometer, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 10.4 x 27 x 14mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA), -25 to +65°C, IP65, Emitter Sold Separately
$375.80$375.80 -
Baumer
O200.ER-GD1E.72NV/H006_T003
11212644
Miniature Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 5m Range, Dark Operate, Push-Pull Threaded Sleeves M3 (Stainless Steel), 2m M8 4-Pin Flylead Connector, Plastic (ASA, PMMA) Housing, Rectangular 25.1 x 8 x 14.1mm (HWD), -25 to +50°C, IP67
$171.00$171.00
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