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Baumer
OPDM 12P5101
10132218
Retroreflective Sensor, Polarization Filter, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 2, 10-30VDC, 7m Actual Range Sb, No Adjustment, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 12.4 x 35 x 35mm (WxHxD), Die-Cast Zinc, -10 to +50°C, IP67
$1,039.09$1,039.09 -
Baumer
FZAM 08P1001
10218478
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, Pulsed Infrared Diode, 10-30VDC, 40mm Sensing Distance Tw, No Adjustment, PNP, Light Operate, 2m 3-Pin Cable, Ø8 x 56mm, Nickel-Plated Brass, -25 to +65°C, IP65
$528.49$528.49 -
Baumer
OM70T-L0250.HH0240.VI
11175097
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 50-250mm Measuring Distance Sd, 240mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Line Basic, Touch Display, RS485, 15-28VDC, Analog and RS485, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
$3,479.29$3,479.29 -
Baumer
O300.ZL-NV1T.72N
11181087
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 1, 11-30VDC, 10-250mm Sensing Distance Tw, qTeach, NPN Complementary, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/PMMA), -10 to +60°C, IP67
$266.89$266.89 -
Baumer
O300.EL-NV1T.72N
11181080
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 40m Actual Range Sb, qTeach, NPN Complementary, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/PMMA), -25 to +60°C, IP67, Emitter Sold Separately
$89.69$89.69 -
Baumer
FPCK 07N6901
10152091
Retroreflective Sensor, Polarization Filter, Pulsed Red LED, 11-30VDC, 0.6m Actual Range Sb, Teach-in, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 2m Cable, 8 x 17.8 x 12.6mm (WxHxD), Plastic (PMMA/MABS/PA), -20 to +50°C, IP65
$306.60$306.60 -
Baumer
FUE 025B1003
10258986
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 25mm Sensing Distance Tw, M3 Threaded Head, 25cm Length, -25 to +70°C, For FVDM 15
$190.29$190.29 -
Baumer
OEDK 14P5101
11001250
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 8m Actual Range Sb, No Adjustment, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 14.8 x 43 x 31mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/MABS), -25 to +65°C, IP67, Emitter Sold Separately
$550.60$550.60 -
Baumer
O500.GP-NV1T.72O
11096066
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, 10-30VDC, 60-400mm Sensing Distance Tw, 30-400mm Sensing Range Tb, Pulsed PinPoint LED, 630 nm, NPN, qTeach, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, 45 x 18 x 32mm (HWD)
$284.60$284.60 -
Baumer
FUF 050B1002
10210372
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 200mm Sensing Distance Tw, M6 Threaded Head, 50cm Length, -25 to +250°C, For FVDM 15
$367.80$367.80 -
Baumer
O300.GR-PV1T.72N/T003
11135885
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 30-300mm Sensing Distance Tw, qTeach/1-Step Teach-in, PNP Complementary, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/PMMA), -25 to +60°C, IP67
$178.49$178.49 -
Baumer
FPDK 20N5101/S35A
10150009
Retroreflective Sensor, Standard, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 5.5m Actual Range Sb, 6.8m Nominal Range Sn, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 42 x 20 x 15mm HWD Rectangle, Plastic (PBT-ASA) Housing, PMMA Optics, -20° to +65°C, IP67
$331.60$331.60
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