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Baumer
O500W.RP.T-GW1J.PVO
Retroreflective Sensor, Polarization Filter, Washdown Design, Transparent Object Detection, 10-30VDC, 5.5 Actual Range Sb, 6m Nominal Range Sn, Pulsed PinPoint LED 630 nm, Push-Pull, Teach-In and IO-Link, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Conne
$302.20$302.20 -
Baumer
O500W.SP-GW1J.PVO
SmartReflect Light Barrier, Washdown Design, Standard Object Detection,10-30VDC, 60-600mm Background Position Sde, Pulse PinPoint LED, 630 nm, Push-Pull, Teach-In and IO-Link, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, Stainless Steel Housing
$379.40$379.40 -
Baumer
O500W.SP-GW1J.PVO/H002_B005
SmartReflect Light Barrier, Washdown Design, Standard Object Detection, 10-30VDC, 60-1200mm Background Position Sde, Pulse PinPoint LED, 630 nm, Push-Pull, Teach-In and IO-Link, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, Stainless Steel Housi
$379.40$379.40 -
Baumer
O500W.SP.T-GW1J.PVO/B005
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 -
Baumer
OADM 20I2441/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 30-70mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA, 12-28VDC, 100mA, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, 0° to +50°C°, IP67, 65 x 20.6 x 50mm (HWD), OADM Series
$1,763.09$1,763.09 -
Baumer
OADM 20I2460/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 30-130mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA, 12-28VDC, 100mA, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, 0° to +50°C°, IP67, 65 x 20.6 x 50mm (HWD), OADM Series
$1,763.09$1,763.09 -
Baumer
OADM 20I2472/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 50-300mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA, 12-28VDC, 100mA, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, 0° to +50°C°, IP67, 65 x 20.6 x 50mm (HWD), OADM Series
$1,763.09$1,763.09 -
Baumer
OADM 20I2480/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 100-600mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA, 12-28VDC, 100mA, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, 0° to +50°C°, IP67, 65 x 20.6 x 50mm (HWD), OADM Series
$1,763.09$1,763.09 -
Baumer
OADM 20I5440/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 30-50mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA, 12-28VDC, 100mA, PNP, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, 0° to +50°C°, IP67, 65 x 20.6 x 50mm (HWD), OADM Series
$2,721.60$2,721.60 -
Baumer
OADM 20I5470/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 50-250mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA, 12-28VDC, 100mA, PNP, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, 0° to +50°C°, IP67, 65 x 20.6 x 50mm (HWD), OADM Series
$2,721.60$2,721.60 -
Baumer
OADM 20I5471/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 100-500mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA, 12-28VDC, 100mA, PNP, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, 0° to +50°C°, IP67, 65 x 20.6 x 50mm (HWD), OADM Series
$3,702.49$3,702.49 -
Baumer
OADM 20I5480/S14C
Photoelectric Distance Sensor, Laser Point, 100-600mm Range, Analog Output Signal: 4-20mA, 12-28VDC, 100mA, PNP, Quick Disconnect M12 5-pin Rotatable Connector, 0° to +50°C°, IP67, 65 x 20.6 x 50mm (HWD), OADM Series
$3,659.40$3,659.40
Photoelectric sensors detect the distance, absence or presence of an object. These sensors are great for sensing long distances and detecting most materials.
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