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Pepperl+Fuchs
295670-100228
Photoelectric Sensor, BGS, 600mm, Laser, 10-30VDC, 4-in-1 Output, IO-Link, M12
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Pepperl+Fuchs
295670-100242
Photoelectric Sensor, BGS, 600mm, Laser, 10-30VDC, 4-in-1 Output, IO-Link, M12
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Pepperl+Fuchs
297897
Distance Photoelectric Sensor, Analog Output, IOLink, Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT), Laser
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Pepperl+Fuchs
302636
Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor (Receiver), Returns of This Item Must Be Approved by Manufacturer
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Pepperl+Fuchs
302637
Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor (Emitter), Returns of This Item Must Be Approved by Manufacturer, Returns of This Item Must Be Approved by Manufacturer
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Pepperl+Fuchs
314850
Sensor, Thru-Beam, Pair Consists of: LA28-LAS-F1-7675 (Emitter) & LK28-LAS-F1-Z-7675 (Receiver), 120m Detection Range, Red Light, Light/Dark On, 88mmH x 25.8mmW x 65.5mmD, IP67, Returns of This Item Must Be Approved by Manufacturer
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Pepperl+Fuchs
418066
Print Mark Contrast Sensor, 10-30VDC, 300mm Range, Laser Diode, 650nm, Light On/Dark On Switchable, Push-Pull O/P, PNP, M12 5 Pin Connector, PC (Makrolon), Glass Optics, -10 to +50°C Ambient Temperature, 33 x 85.6 x 60.8mm (WHD), IP67
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Pepperl+Fuchs
418075
Photoelectric Sensor, Color Mark, Static Mode, 25 mm ± 6 mm Range, Returns of This Item Must Be Approved by Manufacturer
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Pepperl+Fuchs
421144
Photoelectric, NPN/PNP, DC, Retroreflective, Pol, IP67, Terminal Conn, 17m Sensing, Polarized, Returns of This Item Must Be Approved by Manufacturer
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Leuze
50110110
Forked Photoelectric Sensor, 2mm Gap/Width, LED, M8, 4-Pin Horizontal Plug, Non-Transparent Detection, NCNR
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50110765
Forked Photoelectric Sensor, Teach-In, M8 3-Pin Horizontal Plug, 3mm Mouth Width, Non-Cancellable, No Returns
$392.94$392.94
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