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OBT350-R100-2EP-IO-0.3M-V1
Photoelectric, DC, Background Suppression, LED, 5 … 350 mm, M12 Quick Disconnect with 300mm Cable
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GS20RSN
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Photoelectric, NPN, Diffuse Reflective, 400mm Rng, 12-24VDC, Light ON/Dark ON, 2m Cable, IP67
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NA-M7R
NA Series
Photoelectric Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, 24-240VAC/DC Power Supply, 0.03 to 7m Range, Mirror-Like Opaque Detection, Relay Output 1a, Light ON/Dark ON Selectable, No Timer, Terminal Block (M3.5 Screw), IP66
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MC-U2RTC
Color Mark Sensor, NPN/PNP, Thru-Beam, Red, Red LED, U-Shaped, Light ON/Dark ON, IP67
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NA-R10F
NA Series
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, 24-240VAC/DC ±10% 50/60Hz Power Supply, 1m or Less Range (200x200mm White Drawing Paper), Opaque Translucent Detection Object, Relay Output 1a, Light ON/Dark ON Selectable, Timer Function Selectable, Delay Time: 0
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MC-U2GTC
MC Series
Color Mark Sensor, NPN/PNP, 2mm, Thru-Beam, Green LED, U-Shaped, Light ON/Dark ON, IP67
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50137154
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Polarized Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor, 10-30VDC, 5m Range
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PD30CNT15M5
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Thru-Beam Photoelectric Emitter, Range 15000mm, Infrared Light 850nm, Power Supply 10-30VDC, Connector M8, 10 x 30 x 20mm Housing
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PD30CNP60PAM5SA
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Polarized Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensor, Range 6000mm, Red Polarized Modulated Light 625nm, Power Supply 10-30VDC, PNP Output, NO and NC, Light and Dark Switching, M8 Plug
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PD30CND10PAM5SA
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Diffuse Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, Range 1000mm, Red Modulated Light 625nm, Power Supply 10-30VDC, PNP, NO+NC, M8 Plug, IP67
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PD30CND10NASA
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Diffuse Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, Range 1000mm, Red Modulated Light 625nm, Power Supply 10-30VDC, NPN, NO+NC, 2m Cable, IP67
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ET1820-1
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Thru-Beam Photoelectric Emitter, Range: 0-2000mm, Adjustable Sensitivity, Infrared Light 880nm, Plug Connection, M18 Housing
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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