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Carlo Gavazzi
MOFT20-M12-5
Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor for Separate Amplifier, Transmitter, M12, 20m Range, Optical Angle 5°, Cable Connection, Modulated, Infrared Light 880nm, M12 Stainless Steel Housing
$194.42$194.42 -
Carlo Gavazzi
MOFT20-M12-8
Photoelectric Sensor, Ø12mm M12, Thru-Beam for Separate Amplifier, 20m Range, 8° Optical Angle Built-In Lens
$194.24$194.24 -
Carlo Gavazzi
MOFT20-M14-8
Photoelectric Thru-Beam Sensor for Separate Amplifier, Transmitter, M14, 20m Range, Optical Angle 8°, Cable Connection, Modulated, Infrared Light 880nm, M14 Stainless Steel Housing
$194.24$194.24 -
$97.12$97.12 -
$248.63$248.63 -
$168.73$168.73 -
Takex
NE2-M10R-2
Photoelectric Sensor, Retroreflective, NPN/PNP, Red LED, 8000mm Range, Logistics Facility, Cable
$106.25$106.25 -
Takex
NE2-T50-J
Photoelectric Throughbeam Sensor, 12-24VDC, 50m Range, NPN/PNP, Dark ON/Light ON Selectable, Infrared LED (880nm), IP67, NE2 Series
$186.15$186.15 -
Takex
NE2-T50-J2
Photoelectric Throughbeam Sensor, 12-24VDC, 50m Range, NPN/PNP, Light ON/Dark ON (with Control Lead), Infrared LED (880nm), Polycarbonate Housing, Acrylic Lens, M12 Quick Disconnect (90° Adjustable), IP67
$166.60$166.60 -
Takex
NT100
Thru-Beam CMD Sensor Set (Transmitter + Receiver), 12-24VDC, 100m Detecting Distance, NPN Output, Light On/Dark On Switch Selectable, Rating: Sink current 200mA (30VDC), 5m Response Time, DIN Compatible Zinc Die-Cast, IP66
$821.95$821.95 -
Takex
NT100P
Thru-Beam CMD Sensor Set (Transmitter + Receiver), 100-240VAC, 100m Detecting Distance, Relay Output, Light On/Dark On Switch Selectable, Rating: 250VAC 2A, 20ms Response Time, DIN Compatible Zinc Die-Cast, IP66
$903.98$903.98 -
Takex
NT50
Thru-Beam CMD Sensor Set (Transmitter + Receiver), 12-24VDC, 50m DetectingDistance, NPN Output, Light On/Dark On Switch Selectable, Rating: Sink current 200mA (30VDC), 5m Response Time, DIN Compatible Zinc Die-Cast, IP66
$654.08$654.08
Photoelectric sensors detect the distance, absence or presence of an object. These sensors are great for sensing long distances and detecting most materials.
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