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Baumer
OM70-P0070.HH0048.EK
11216522
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 30-70mm Measuring Distance Sd, 48mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Point, Webserver, Ethernet TCP/IP, 15-28VDC, Analog and Digital, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
$3,818.80$3,818.80 -
$238.80$238.80 -
Baumer
OM70-P1500.HV1500.EK
11216514
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 150-1500mm Measuring Distance Sd, 1500mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Point Basic, Webserver, Ethernet TCP/IP, 15-28VDC, Analog and Digital, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
$3,818.80$3,818.80 -
Baumer
FHDM 16N5001/S14
10232257
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 20-450mm Sensing Distance Tw, Mechanical 5-Turn, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, 15.4 x 50 x 50mm (WxHxD), Die-Cast Zinc, -25 to +65°C, IP67
$547.69$547.69 -
Baumer
O500W.SP.T-GW1J.PVO/B005
11136924
SmartReflect Light Barrier Sensor, Washdown Design, Pulsed PinPoint LED, 10-30VDC, Teach-In and IO Link, Light/Dark Operate, Push-Pull, 100mA, Stainless Steel Housing, PMMA Optics, M12 4-Pin Connector, -25 to +60°C Operating Temperature, 47
$410.00$410.00 -
$161.80$161.80 -
Baumer
FPDK 14P5101
11001139
Retroreflective Sensor, Standard, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 7m Actual Range Sb, 7.2m Nominal Range Sn, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 43 x 14.8 x 31mm (HWD), Plastic (ASA, MABS) Housing, PMMA Optics, -20° to +65°C, IP67
$253.20$253.20 -
Baumer
O300.ZL-GW1J.72CU
11176829
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 1, 11-30VDC, 10-250mm Sensing Distance Tw, Teach-in/IO-Link, Push-Pull, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/PMMA), -10 to +60°C, IP67
$302.20$302.20 -
Baumer
O500.TR-ZZZZ.72O
11128041
Thru-Beam Sensor, Emitter, 10-30VDC, 25m Actual Range Sb, 40m Nominal Range, Pulsed Red LED, 645 nm, M12 4-Pin Connector, Plastic Housing, PMMA Front (Optics), 45 x 18 x 32mm (HWD), -25 to 60°C Operating Temperature, IP67
$89.69$89.69 -
Baumer
O500.GP-GW1J.72CU
11125084
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, 10-30VDC, 60-400mm Sensing Distance Tw, 30-400mm Sensing Range Tb, Pulsed PinPoint LED, 630 nm, Push-Pull, Teach-In and IO-Link, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, 45 x
$319.89$319.89 -
Baumer
O300.RL-PV1T.72N
11172803
Retroreflective Sensor, Polarization Filter, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 1, 11-30VDC, 5m Actual Range Sb, qTeach, PNP Complementary, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/PMMA), -10 to +60°C, IP67
$302.20$302.20 -
$289.69$289.69
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