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Baumer
FHDK 04G6102
10162786
Subminiature Diffuse Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Point Source LED, 50mm Tw Range, 11-30VDC, Light Operate, Push-Pull, 50mA, 2m 3-Pin Cable, 44.8 x 4 x 6.2mm (HWD), Plastic (ASA) Housing, PMMA Front (Optics), -10 to +50°C, IP65
$399.49$399.49 -
$160.93$160.93 -
IDEC
S8-PH-5-M01-NN
Non-Cancellable, No Returns
Photoelectric, Laser Emmission, 300mm Range, Background suppression, NCNR
$346.72$346.72 -
IDEC
SA1E-XP2C
SA1E Series, Non-Cancellable, No Returns
Photoelectric, PNP, Light ON, Transparent, up to 2m sensing, M8 connector (Needs Cable), NCNR
$122.09$122.09 -
IDEC
S7-7-E-P
S7-7-EP, 950551120, Non-Cancellable, No Returns
Photelectric Fiber Optic Sensor, Red LED, PNP Output, 2m Cable, NCNR
$122.09$122.09 -
Baumer
FHDK 14N5101/S35A
11001032
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression (BGS), Pulsed Red LED, 20-350mm Range Tw, Mechanical 10-Turn Adj., 10-30VDC, Light/Dark Operate, NPN, <100mA, M8 4-Pin Connector, 43 x 14.8 x 31mm HWD, Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, -25 to +65°C, IP67
$355.69$355.69 -
IDEC
SA1E-XP2-5M
SA1E Series, Non-Cancellable, No Returns
Photoelectric, PNP, Light ON, Transparent, up to 2m sensing, 5m Cable, NCNR
$116.53$116.53 -
$131.49$131.49 -
Baumer
FHDK 10P5160/S35A
10151937
Miniature Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, Pulsed Red LED, 10-30mm Range Tw, Mech. 5-Turn Adj., 10-30VDC, Light/Dark Operate, PNP, <100mA, M8 4-Pin Connector, 27 x 10.4 x 14mm (HWD), Plastic ASA Housing, PMMA Optics, -25 to +65°C, IP
$631.00$631.00 -
IDEC
TLU-515C
Non-Cancellable, No Returns
Photoelectric, Contrast, White, Horizontal Spot, 6-12mm Range, NCNR
$442.01$442.01 -
Baumer
O500.SP-GW1B.72O
11096080
SmartReflect Light Barrier, 10-30VDC, 60-600mm Background Position Sde, Pulsed PinPoint LED, 630 nm, Push-Pull, qTeach/External, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, Plastic Housing, PMMA Optics, 45 x 18 x 32mm (HWD), -25 to 60°C Operat
$284.60$284.60 -
$199.83$199.83
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