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Baumer
FUE 200F1Y00
10144391
Fiber Optic Cable, Plastic, Diffuse, 20mm Sensing Distance Tw, M3 Threaded Head, 2m Length, -30 to +70°C, For FVDK 10 and OF10
$270.09$270.09 -
Baumer
OHDM 20P6990/S14C
10153490
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 2, 12-28VDC, 210-1500mm Sensing Distance Tw, Teach-in, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, M12 5-Pin Connector, 20.6 x 65 x 50mm (WxHxD), Die-Cast Zinc, 0 to +50°C, IP67
$2,696.89$2,696.89 -
Baumer
FUF 100A4002
10210285
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 115mm Sensing Distance Tw, Ø9.8mm Smooth Head, 1m Length, -25 to +120°C, For FZAM 18 and FZAM 30
$652.69$652.69 -
Baumer
OC50.CC-QL1T.72O
11224569
Contrast Sensor, RGB LED, 10-30VDC, 9mm Sensing Distance Tw, Teach-in, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, 31 x 53 x 80.1mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ABS), -10 to +55°C, IP67
$375.09$375.09 -
Baumer
FUF 050A3001
10258783
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 210mm Sensing Distance Tw, Rectangular 10mm Head, 50cm Length, Array Head, -25 to +250°C, For FZAM 18 and FZAM 30
$517.69$517.69 -
Baumer
OHDK 14N5101
11001252
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 2, 10-30VDC, 20-350mm Sensing Distance Tw, Mechanical 9-Turn, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 14.8 x 43 x 32.7mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/MABS), -10 to +50°C, IP67
$928.40$928.40 -
Takex
AS-U25
Photoelectric Sensor, Thru-Beam, U Shape, NPN, Red LED, 25mm Fixed Detect, 2mm Diameter, Cable
$112.20$112.20 -
$106.60$106.60 -
Baumer
FUF 100A2011
10229670
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 115mm Sensing Distance Tw, Ø4mm Smooth Head, 1m Length, -25 to +250°C, For FZAM 18 and FZAM 30
$354.49$354.49 -
Baumer
FVDM 15N5103
10234639
Fiber Optic Sensor, Pulsed Infrared Diode, 10-30VDC, 20-Turn Potentiometer, NPN, 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
$416.00$416.00 -
Baumer
FUE 200E1Y00
10135297
Fiber Optic Cable, Plastic, Diffuse, 210mm Sensing Distance Tw, M6 Threaded Head, 2m Length, -30 to +70°C, For FVDK 10 and OF10
$410.80$410.80 -
Baumer
OXH7-Z0500.HI0660.VI
11161809
Light Section Sensor, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, 660nm, 15-28VDC, 13-66mm Width/100-5000mm Distance Measuring Range, 1540Hz, Touch Display, RS485 Adjustment, M12 8-Pin Connector, Aluminum Housing, Glass Front (Optics), -10 to +50°C Operating T
$6,601.60$6,601.60
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