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IDEC
SA2E-BN3-2M
Replacement for SA1E-BN1, SA1E-BN1-2M, SA1E-BN1-5M, SA1E-BN2, SA1E-BN2-2M and SA1E-BN2-5M
Miniature Photoelectric Sensor with Background Suppression (BGS), 10-350mm/20-350mm Adjustable Sensing Range, Red LED, NPN, Light On/Dark On (Selectable), 2m Cable, IP67, 10.8 x 19.5 x 31.5mm (WDH) Excluding LEDs and Controls
$88.75$88.75 -
Baumer
OR18.ZI-NW1Z.71CV/B013
11157798
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, Pulsed Infrared Diode, 12-30VDC, 0-300mm Sensing Distance Tw, No Adjustment, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, Ø18 x 44.8mm, Plastic, -25 to +55°C, IP67
$64.29$64.29 -
Baumer
FUB 200C1Y00
10135299
Fiber Optic Cable, Plastic, Diffuse, 400mm Sensing Distance Tw, M6 Threaded Head, 2m Length, -60 to +150°C, For FVDK 10 and OF10
$643.29$643.29 -
IDEC
SA2E-PN3-2M
Replacement for SA1E-PN1, SA1E-PN1-2M, SA1E-PN1-5M, SA1E-PN2, SA1E-PN2-2M and SA1E-PN2-5M
Miniature Photoelectric Polarized Retroreflective Sensor, Red LED, NPN, 5m Sensing Range (Depends on the Reflector), Opaque Detectable Object, 0.5ms, Single Turn Sensitivity Control, Light On/Dark On (Selectable), 2m Cable, IP67, –30 to +55
$45.30$45.30 -
$155.60$155.60 -
$982.69$982.69 -
Baumer
FUF 050A4004
10218385
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 35mm Sensing Distance Tw, Ø4mm Smooth Head, 50cm Length, -25 to +120°C, For FZAM 18 and FZAM 30
$429.49$429.49 -
Baumer
OR18.ZI-NW1Z.71CV/B012
11157792
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, Pulsed Infrared Diode, 12-30VDC, 0-80mm Sensing Distance Tw, No Adjustment, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, Ø18 x 44.8mm, Plastic, -25 to +55°C, IP67
$64.29$64.29 -
Baumer
OEDK 10P5105
10165140
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 11-30VDC, 8m Actual Range Sb, 270° Potentiometer, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 10.4 x 27 x 14mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA), -10 to +50°C, IP65, Emitter Sold Separately
$600.89$600.89 -
Pepperl+Fuchs
200958
WTS10-12/20/105
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, 10-30VDC, 2-12mm Detection Range, PNP, NO, Light On, Teach-in, PC + ABS Housing, Scratch Resistant Mineral Glass Lens Optical Face, M12 5-pin Connector, IP67
$530.88$530.88 -
$966.60$966.60 -
Baumer
FVDM 15P5130
10234519
Fiber Optic Sensor, Pulsed Infrared Diode, 10-30VDC, 20-Turn Potentiometer, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 15 x 60 x 45mm (WxHxD), Die-Cast Aluminum, -25 to +65°C, IP65, Fiber Optic Cable Sold Separately
$564.69$564.69
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