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FHDM 12P5001
10234166
Diffuse Sensor With Background Suppression-Miniature, 15...300 mm Sensing Distance, Pulsed Red LED, PNP, Mechanical (5 Turn), 2 Meter Cable Length (4 Pin), IP67
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FHDM 12N5001/S35A
10234168
Photoelectric Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression, 10-30VDC, 15-300mm Sensing Range, Light/Dark Operate NPN, -25 to +65°C, M8 4-pin Connector, IP67
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FHDK 14P6901/S35A
11001177
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, 40-200mm Range Tw, Teach-In Sensing Adj., 10-30VDC, Light/Dark Operate, PNP, <100mA, M8 4-Pin Connector, 43 x 14.8 x 31mm (HWD), Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, -25 to +65°C, IP67
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FHDK 14P5104/S35A
11001171
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, 30-500mm Range Tw, Mechanical 10-Turn Adj., 10-30VDC, Light/Dark Operate, PNP, <100mA, M8 4 Pin Connector, 43 x 14.8 x 31mm(HWD), Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, -25 to +65°C, IP67
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SA2E-BP3C
Replacement for SA1E-BP1C and SA1E-BP2C
Miniature Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), 10-350mm/20-350mm Adjustable Sensing Range, Red LED, PNP, Light On/Dark On (Selectable), M8 4-Pin Connector, IP67, 10.8 x 19.5 x 31.5mm (WDH) Excluding LEDs and Controls
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FZAM 08P3002/S35L
10238053
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, Pulsed Infrared Diode, 10-30VDC, 80mm Sensing Distance Tw, No Adjustment, PNP, Dark Operate, M8 3-Pin Connector, Ø8 x 73mm, Nickel-Plated Brass, -25 to +65°C, IP65
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BRQM400-DDTA-P
Sensor, Photo, Metal body, Diffuse reflective, 400mm Sensing Distance, Light & Dark On, PNP Output, 10-30 VDC
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905778
ML17-54/115/136
Photoelectric Retroreflective Sensor with Polarization Filter, 10-30VDC, 3.5m Range, Light/Dark On, 2m Fixed Cable, 34.5 x 15mm, IP67
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FA814
Limited Stock Savings: 7 units available at this price
Lens Unit for Fiber Optic Cables with M3, 0.5mm Pitch Threaded, Heat Resistant 200°C, Does Not Apply to Reflectives Types
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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