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Baumer
FUF 025B1003
10217015
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 25mm Sensing Distance Tw, M3 Threaded Head, 25cm Length, -25 to +250°C, For FVDM 15
$239.09$239.09 -
Baumer
O300.RP.T-GW1J.72N
11157334
Retroreflective Sensor, Polarization Filter, PinPoint LED, 10-30VDC, 3.5m Actual Range Sb, Teach-in/IO-Link, Push-Pull, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/PMMA), -25 to +60°C, IP67
$213.80$213.80 -
Baumer
FPDK 14P5111/S35A
11001201
Retroreflective Sensor, Standard, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 3.2m Actual Range Sb, 3.8m Nominal Range Sn, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 43 x 14.8 x 31mm (HWD), Plastic (ASA, MABS) Housing, PMMA Optics, -20° to +65°C, IP67
$466.20$466.20 -
Baumer
O300.SP-PV1T.72CU
11120123
SmartReflect Light Barrier, PinPoint LED, 10-30VDC, 30-300mm Background Position Sde, qTeach, PNP Complementary, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/PMMA), -25 to +60°C, IP67
$284.60$284.60 -
Baumer
O500.ZR-GW1T.72O
11128018
Diffuse Sensor with Intensity Difference, 10-30VDC, 20-600mm Sensing Distance Tw, Pulsed Red LED, 630 nm, Push-Pull, qTeach, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, 45 x 18 x 32mm (HWD), -25 to 60°C Operating
$168.80$168.80 -
$221.89$221.89 -
Baumer
OM70T-L0070.HH0065.VI
11175113
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 30-70mm Measuring Distance Sd, 65mm 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
OM70-P0070.HH0048.VI
11200060
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 30-70mm Measuring Distance Sd, 48mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Point, Touch Display, RS485, 15-28VDC, Analog and RS485, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
$3,479.29$3,479.29 -
Baumer
FHDM 16P5004
10161127
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 20-600mm Sensing Distance Tw, Mechanical 5-Turn, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 15.4 x 50 x 50mm (WxHxD), Die-Cast Zinc, -25 to +65°C, IP67
$560.80$560.80 -
Baumer
O300.EL-NV1T.72CU
11181069
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 40m Actual Range Sb, qTeach, NPN Complementary, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/PMMA), -25 to +60°C, IP67, Emitter Sold Separately
$106.60$106.60 -
Baumer
FUE 025B1002
10258987
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 60mm Sensing Distance Tw, M4 Threaded Head, 25cm Length, -25 to +70°C, For FVDM 15
$207.00$207.00 -
Baumer
FUF 050B1001
10258983
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 230mm Sensing Distance Tw, M6 Threaded Head, 50cm Length, -25 to +250°C, For FVDM 15
$526.49$526.49
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