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

    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
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    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
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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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