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Baumer
O300.RL-GW1J.72N
11172769
Retroreflective Sensor, Polarization Filter, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 1, 11-30VDC, 5m Actual Range Sb, Teach-in/IO-Link, Push-Pull, Light/Dark Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), -10 to +60°C, IP67
$319.89$319.89 -
Baumer
OR18.ZI-PW1Z.71OV/0010_B012
11157791
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, Pulsed Infrared Diode, 12-30VDC, 0-80mm Sensing Distance Tw, No Adjustment, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Flylead (100mm), Ø18 x 44.8mm, Plastic, -25 to +55°C, IP67
$83.00$83.00 -
Baumer
FZAM 12P3104/S14
10234808
Diffuse Reflective Sensor, Pulsed Infrared Diode, 10-30VDC, 30-200mm Sensing Distance Tw, 270° Potentiometer, PNP, Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, Ø12 x 80mm, Nickel-Plated Brass, -25 to +65°C, IP65
$412.00$412.00 -
Baumer
OHDK 14P5101/S14
11001256
Diffuse Sensor, Background Suppression, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 2, 10-30VDC, 20-350mm Sensing Distance Tw, Mechanical 9-Turn, PNP, Light/Dark Operate, M12 4-Pin Connector, 14.8 x 43 x 31mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/MABS), -10 to +50°C, IP67
$912.40$912.40 -
Baumer
OPDK 14P1903/S35A
11001302
Retroreflective Sensor, Polarization Filter, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 1, 10-30VDC, 4.5m Actual Range Sb, Teach-in, PNP, Light Operate, M8 4-Pin Connector, 14.8 x 43 x 31mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/MABS), -10 to +50°C, IP67
$1,151.49$1,151.49 -
Baumer
FUF 050B2003
10217017
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 25mm Sensing Distance Tw, Ø3mm Smooth Head, 50cm Length, -25 to +250°C, For FVDM 15
$269.29$269.29 -
Baumer
FLDM 170C1030/S42
10153179
Copy Counter, SCATEC-2, Pulsed Red Laser Diode, Laser Class 2, 10-30VDC, 0-120mm Measuring Distance, Optoisolated, Die-Cast Zinc, 0 to +50°C, IP54
$13,617.20$13,617.20 -
Baumer
FUE 050B4005
10217066
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 60mm Sensing Distance Tw, Ø5mm Smooth Head, 50cm Length, -25 to +70°C, For FVDM 15
$403.89$403.89 -
Baumer
OM70-L1000.HV0500.VI
11199109
High Performance Laser Distance Sensor, 100-1000mm Measuring Distance Sd, 500mm Sweet Spot, OM70 Laser Line, Touch Display, RS485, 15-28VDC, Analog and RS485, IP67, 74 x 26 x 55mm (HWD)
$3,479.29$3,479.29 -
Baumer
FUF 050B4008
10217068
Fiber Optic Cable, Glass, Diffuse, 60mm Sensing Distance Tw, Ø9.8mm Smooth Head, 50cm Length, -25 to +120°C, For FVDM 15
$500.40$500.40 -
Baumer
OG050L.R-GW1O.7WL
11229518
Thru-Beam Sensor, Receiver, 10-30VDC, 270° Potentiometer, IO-Link, Push-Pull, Light/Dark Operate, M8 3-Pin Connector, 75 x 75 x 50mm (WxHxD), Die-Cast Zinc, -25 to +60°C, IP67, Emitter Sold Separately
$388.29$388.29 -
Baumer
O300.RP-NW2T.72CU
11120112
Retroreflective Sensor, Polarization Filter, PinPoint LED, 10-30VDC, 5m Actual Range Sb, qTeach, NPN, Light/Dark Operate, 2m 4-Pin Cable, 12.9 x 32.3 x 23mm (WxHxD), Plastic (ASA/PMMA), -25 to +60°C, IP67
$178.49$178.49
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