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Takex
FD-A300PC
Photoelectric Sensor, Hot Metal Detection, Solid State Output, Light ON/Dark ON, 0.5A, 250VAC/DC, IP66
$2,315.83$2,315.83 -
Takex
FD-A300PH
Photoelectric Sensor, Hot Metal Detection, Single Relay Output, Light ON/Dark ON, 1c, 0.5A, 48VDC, 5ms, IP66
$2,315.83$2,315.83 -
Takex
FD-A300PM
Photoelectric Sensor, Hot Metal Detection, Photo MOS Relay Output, Light ON/Dark ON, 0.1A,100VAC/DC, 4ms, IP66
$2,315.83$2,315.83 -
Takex
FD-A320
Fiber Radiation Sensor HMD Low Temperature, 100-240VAC, Relay Output 1c Max 5A 250VAC Resistive Load, 4-20mA, Light ON, LED Indicator, Die-Cast Aluminum, 2m Cable with Connector, -25 to +50°C, IP64, Use with FD300A/FD600A Accessories
$2,181.53$2,181.53 -
Takex
FD-A320H
Fiber Radiation Sensor HMD Low Temperature, 100-240VAC, Bestact Relay Output 0.5A 220VAC 00.3A 110VDC Inductive Load, 4-20mA, Light ON, LED Indicator, Die-Cast Aluminum, 2m Cable with Connector, -25 to +50°C, IP64, Use with FD300A/FD600A Accessories
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Baumer
FEAM 08P1002
Thru-Beam Sensor, Subminiature, Receiver, Ø8mm x 59mm, 10-30VDC, 2.5m Actual Range Sb, 3m Nominal Range Sb, PNP, Light Operate, 2m 3-Pin Cable, -25 to +65°C, IP65
$424.10$424.10 -
Baumer
FEAM 08P1002/S35L
Thru-Beam Sensor, Subminiature, Receiver, Ø8mm x 75.5mm, 10-30VDC, 2.5m Actual Range Sb, 3m Nominal Range Sb, PNP, Light Operate, M8 3-Pin Cable, -25 to +65°C, IP65
$405.50$405.50 -
Baumer
FEAM 08P3002
Thru-Beam Sensor, Subminiature, Receiver, Ø8mm x 59mm, 10-30VDC, 2.5m Actual Range Sb, 3m Nominal Range Sb, PNP, Dark Operate, 2m 3-Pin Cable, -25 to +65°C, IP65
$424.10$424.10 -
Baumer
FECK 07N6901
Thru-Beam Sensor, Subminiature, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 2m Actual Range Sb, 2.5m Nominal Range Sn, Teach-in, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 2m Cable Rear Side, 16.2 x 8 x 10.8mm (HWD), Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, -20 to +50°C, IP65
$325.10$325.10 -
Baumer
FECK 07N6901/KS35A
Thru-Beam Sensor, Subminiature, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 2m Actual Range Sb, 2.5m Nominal Range Sn, Teach-in, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Flylead (200mm Length), 16.2 x 8 x 10.8mm (HWD), Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, -20 to +50°C, IP65
$344.00$344.00 -
Baumer
FECK 07P6901
Thru-Beam Sensor, Subminiature, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 2m Actual Range Sb, 2.5m Nominal Range Sn, Teach-in, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, 2m Cable Rear Side, 16.2 x 8 x 10.8mm (HWD), Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, -20 to +50°C, IP65
$325.10$325.10 -
Baumer
FECK 07P6901/KS35A
Thru-Beam Sensor, Subminiature, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 2m Actual Range Sb, 2.5m Nominal Range Sn, Teach-in, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Flylead (200mm Length), 16.2 x 8 x 10.8mm (HWD), Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, -20 to +50°C, IP65
$344.00$344.00
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