Photoelectric Sensors

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

 

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    Baumer

    O200.ER-NV1Z.72NV

    11212610

    Miniature Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 5m Range, Dark Operate, NPN Complementary, Push-Pull Smooth Sleeve M3 (Stainless Steel), 2m M8 4-Pin Flylead Connector, Plastic (ASA, PMMA) Housing, Rectangular 25.1 x 8 x 14.

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    Baumer

    O200.ER-NV1Z.72CV/H006

    11210575

    Miniature Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 5m Range, Dark Operate, NPN Complementary, Push-Pull Threaded Sleeves M3 (Stainless Steel), 2m 4-Pin Cable, Plastic (ASA, PMMA) Housing, Rectangular 25.1 x 8 x 14.1mm (HWD), -

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    Baumer

    O200.ER-NV1Z.72CV

    11212609

    Miniature Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 5m Range, Dark Operate, NPN Complementary, 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

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    Carlo Gavazzi

    PH18CNT20PASA

    Minimum Order 5 Pieces, Price per Piece

    Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor (Receiver), M18 Square Housing, 20m Range, Infrared Modulated Light 850nm, 10-30VDC Power Supply, PNP Output, NO/NC, Light and Dark Switching, 2m Grey PVC Cable, IP67/IP69K, UL508

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    Carlo Gavazzi

    PH18CNT20NASA

    Minimum Order 5 Pieces, Price per Piece

    Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor (Receiver), M18 Square Housing, 20m Range, Infrared Modulated Light 850nm, 10-30VDC Power Supply, NPN Output, NO/NC, Light and Dark Switching, 2m Grey PVC Cable, IP67/IP69K, UL508

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    Carlo Gavazzi

    PH18CNT20

    Minimum Order 5 Pieces, Price per Piece

    Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor (Emitter), M18 Square Type, 20m Range, Infrared Modulated Light 850nm, 10-30VDC Power Supply, 2m Grey PVC Cable, IP67/IP69K, UL508

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    Baumer

    OEDK 10P5105/S35A

    10165141

    Photoelectric Thru-Beam Laser Sensor, Receiver, 11-30VDC, 100mA, 8-10m Range, 270° Potentiometer Sensitivity Adjustment, Light/Dark Operate, PNP, M8 4-pin Connector, IP67, Rectangular 27 x 10.4 x 14mm (HWD)

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    Pepperl+Fuchs

    267075-100478

    OBE12M-R100-E5F-IO-V31, Recommended Replacement for 134398 (MV7/59/82B/103/143), Non-Cancellable, No Returns per Manufacturer

    Photoelectric Sensor, Thru-Beam, Miniature Design, 12m Detection Range, Red Light, Dark On, PNP, 44.5 x 11 x 21.5mm (HWL), IP67 / IP69 / IP69K, Returns of This Item Must Be Approved by Manufacturer

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    Pepperl+Fuchs

    314850

    LA28-LAS-F1-7675, Replacement for 134122, Non-Cancellable, No Returns per Manufacturer

    Sensor, Thru-Beam, Pair Consists of: LA28-LAS-F1-7675 (Emitter) & LK28-LAS-F1-Z-7675 (Receiver), 120m Detection Range, Red Light, Light/Dark On, 88mmH x 25.8mmW x 65.5mmD, IP67, Returns of This Item Must Be Approved by Manufacturer

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:

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