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Baumer
FNDK 07P6910
11079287
SmartReflect Light Barrier, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 17-45mm Background Position Sde, Teach-in, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, 2m Cable, 8 x 16.2 x 10.8mm (WxHxD), Plastic (PMMA/MABS/PA), -20 to +50°C, IP65
$395.80$395.80 -
Baumer
O300.RR-GD1Z.72CU
11120118
Retroreflective Sensor, Polarization Filter, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30VDC, 4m Actual Range Sb, No Adjustment, Push-Pull, Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/PMMA), -25 to +60°C, IP67
$133.80$133.80 -
$359.00$359.00 -
Baumer
O500.GR-NV1T.72O/T003
11135863
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, 10-30VDC, 60-550mm Sensing Distance Tw, 30-600mm Sensing Range Tb, Pulsed Red LED, 630 nm, NPN, qTeach/1-Step Teach-In, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, 45 x 18 x
$213.80$213.80 -
Baumer
FECK 07N6901
10152095
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 2m Actual Range Sb, Teach-in, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 2m Cable, 8 x 16.2 x 10.8mm (WxHxD), Plastic (PMMA/MABS/PA), -20 to +50°C, IP65, Emitter Sold Separately
$305.69$305.69 -
$98.00$98.00 -
Baumer
O300.ER-NV1T.72CU
11167266
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 10m 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
OM70-P0140.HH0130.VI
11112018
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 40-140mm Measuring Distance Sd, 130mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Point Basic, Touch Display, RS485, 15-28VDC, Analog and RS485, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
$3,479.29$3,479.29 -
Baumer
FHDK 04G6112/KS35A
10162789
Subminiature Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Point Source LED, 50mm Tw Range, 11-30VDC, Dark Operate, Push-Pull, <50mA, 200mm Flylead Connector M8 4-Pin, 44.8 x 4 x 6.2mm (HWD), ASA Housing, PMMA Optics, -10 to +50°C, IP65
$410.80$410.80 -
Baumer
FHCK 07N6901/KS35A
10152085
Subminiature Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, Teach-In, 10-30VDC, 60mm Range, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 100mA, 8 x 16.2 x 10.8 (WHD), Flylead Connector M8 4-Pin 200mm Length, Ambient Temperature: -20 to +50°C, IP65
$416.40$416.40 -
Baumer
FVDK 10N66YR
11045460
Fiber Optic Sensor, Pulsed Red LED, 10.8-26.4VDC, Teach-in (Button/External), NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 2m Cable, 10 x 33.8 x 70.2mm (WxHxD), PC/ABS, -20 to +55°C, IP40, Fiber Optic Cable Sold Separately
$384.49$384.49 -
Baumer
O200.GP-NV1T.72NV/H006
11212653
Miniature Photoelectric Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS)
$282.00$282.00
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