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Photoelectric sensors selection guide in pdf format

Mini-Rectangular DC Photoelectric Sensors (Plastic Body) - CX/ QX/ FE Series

Rectangular photo sensors


CX SERIES - DC Mini-Rectangular Photoelectric

There are a variety of CX series mini-rectangular photoelectic sensors available. General features include:

  • 18 models available

  • Long operating distances

  • Adjustable sensitivity

  • Scratch-resistant and easy to clean glass lens

  • Axial cable or M8 quick-disconnect models

  • Complete overload protection

  • IEC IP65 protection rating

Rectangular photo sensor selection


Rectangular diffuse - CX3 Series

Low-cost flexible sensor with good sensing range. Features include:

  • 600 mm sensing distance (adjustable)
  • NPN and PNP models
  • LED presence indicator verifies operation at the switch
  • 2-meter cable exit or quick-disconnect


Rectangular diffuse with background suppression - CX5 Series

Allows reliable object detection (adjustable sensing range) regardless of the color and reflectivity of the sensed object. Features include:

  • 15-150 mm sensing distance (adjustable)
  • NPN and PNP models
  • LED presence indicator verifies operation at the switch
  • 2-meter cable exit or quick-disconnect


Rectangular polarized retroreflective - CXP Series

Flexible sensing range and varied positioning arrangements. Features include:

  • 2 meter sensing distance (adjustable)
  • NPN and PNP models
  • Led presence indicator verifies operation at the switch
  • 2-meter cable exit or quick-disconnect


Rectangular through-beam - CXE/CXR Series

Emitter/receiver pairs for good sensing distance. Features include:

  • 6 meter sensing distance
  • NPN and PNP models
  • LED presence indicator verifies operation at the switch
  • 2-meter cable exit or quick-disconnect





Qx series sensor specifications guide in pdf format

QX Series - Rectangular

There are a variety of compact high-performance QX series models available. General features include:

  • 16 models available, including diffuse, polarized reflective, and through-beam detection

  • Axial or right-angle optics

  • Axial cable or M12 quick-disconnect models

  • Fast response time

  • IEC IP65 protection rating

  • NPN/ PNP selectable output

  • 2 LED indicators (threshold and signal margin)


Rectangular diffuse - QX3 Series

Low-cost flexible sensor with high-value features. Features include:

  • 300 mm sensing distance
  • Normally open output, NPN/ PNP selectable
  • Easy-to-use sensitivity adjustment
  • LED presence indicator verifies operation at the switch
  • Axial or right-angle optics models for installation flexibility
  • 2-meter cable or quick-disconnect models


Rectangular polarized retroreflective - QXP Series

Good sensing range and flexible mounting arrangements. Features include:

  • 2 meter sensing distance
  • Easy-to-use sensitivity adjustment
  • LED presence indicator verifies operation at the switch
  • Axial or right-angle optics models for installation flexibility
  • Mounting bracket and one 84 mm round reflector included
  • Normally open output, NPN/ PNP selectable
  • 2-meter cable or quick-disconnect models


Rectangular through-beam - QXR/ QXX Series

Emitter/receiver pair supplies wide distance sensing capability. Features include:

  • 8 meter sensing distance
  • Normally open output, NPN/ PNP selectable
  • Easy-to-use sensitivity adjustment
  • LED presence indicator verifies operation at the switch
  • Axial or right-angle optics models for installation flexibility
  • Mounting bracket included
  • 2-meter cable or quick-disconnect models





FE series sensor specifications guide in pdf format

FE Series - Mini-Rectangular - DC FE series rectangular photo sensors

A variety of FE series models are available. Features include:

  • 12 models available
  • Plastic housing
  • Diffuse, retroreflective, and through-beam models
  • Axial cable or M8 quick-disconnect models


Rectangular diffuse (FER8 Series)

Low-cost sensor with good sensing range.

  • 800 mm sensing distance
  • NPN and PNP models
  • Light-on/ Dark-on selectable output
  • 2-meter axial cable exit or M8 quick-disconnect
  • IEC IP67 protection rating


Rectangular polarized retroreflective (FERN Series)

  • 4 meter sensing distance
  • NPN and PNP models
  • Light-on/ Dark-on selectable output
  • 2-meter axial cable exit or M8 quick-disconnect
  • IEC IP67 protection rating


Rectangular through-beam (FERHD Series)

Emitter/receiver pairs for good sensing distance. Each part number consists of an emitter and receiver pair.

  • 12 meter sensing distance
  • NPN and PNP models
  • Light-on/ Dark-on selectable output
  • 2-meter axial cable exit or M8 quick-disconnect
  • IEC IP67 protection rating



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