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Sensors / Encoders > Photoelectric Sensors > General Purpose Photoelectric Sensors
General Purpose Photoelectric Sensors
General purpose photoelectric sensors are suitable for many presence sensing applications. Using infrared or visible red light technology, these sensors are available in diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, retroreflective and through-beam sensing styles. AC and DC-powered models offer a range of sensing distances and connection options, in tubular or rectangular body styles.
General Purpose Photoelectric Sensors
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High-quality, lower-cost alternatives to other suppliers' industrial photoelectric sensors
Industrial sensors, photo eyes and photoelectric switches in a variety of shapes and sizes can be used in a wide range of short or long-distance sensing applications, including harsh duty applications.
General purpose photoelectric sensors are available in 4mm to 18mm barrels, many in basic, standard and harsh duty ratings, as well as a variety of rectangular form factors, including the popular industry standard 50mm x 50mm.
Options include metal, stainless steel and plastic body models in various sizes.
Photoelectric Sensors Selection Guide
4mm and 5mm Round - Metal
D04 series 4mm smooth barrel and M05 5mm threaded barrel sensors are perfect for applications requiring a small footprint.
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Diffuse (LTR models)
up to 120mm sensing distances - Through-beam (LLR models)
600mm sensing distance
8mm round - Metal
Compact size in popular sensing styles
- M8 small dimension housing
- LED status indicator
- Overload protection
- Strong stainless steel housing
- Sensing distance: Up to 2.2 meters
- F8 series available in Diffuse with Background suppression, Diffuse, Retroreflective and through-beam styles
- HE series available in through-beam style
- NPN or PNP, N.O. or N.C.
12mm Round - Metal
Teach-in pushbutton for quick calibration
- Diffuse (Axial)
- Polarized Retroreflective (Axial)
- Through-beam (Axial)
- Axial cable or M12 quick-disconnect models
18mm Round - Short Body
Durable, cost-effective sensors for general applications.
- Diffuse
- Retroreflective
- Through-beam
18mm Round - Basic
Cost-effective sensors for general applications.
- Diffuse
- Polarized Retroreflective
- Through-beam
- Background Suppression
18mm Round - Standard
- Diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, polarized reflective, and through-beam models
- Plastic or metal housing
- Axial or right-angle optical head models
- Axial cable or M12 quick-disconnect models
- IP67 rated
18mm Round - Harsh Duty
IP69K rated food-grade photo sensors (submersible).
- Diffuse
- Polarized Retroreflective
- Retroreflective
- Through-beam
- Background Suppression
18mm Cube - NonMetal
- Diffuse with background suppression, polarized reflective, and through-beam models
- 18mm diameter threaded lens with mounting hex nut included
- M12 quick-disconnect
50 x 50 x 20mm Performance
- Diffuse with background suppression, retroreflective, and through-beam models
- Simple potentiometer sensitivity adjustment
- Visible light spot allows easy targeting set-up
8 x 8 x 44mm Compact ... New!
DC Mini-Rectangular Plastic.
- Ideal for profile rail mounting (8 and 10mm)
- IP67 protection
- 8x8mm square cross-section
- Fast switching frequency 500 Hz
- Background suppression, diffuse, retroreflective and through-beam models
21 x 31 x 13mm Standard
Mini-Rectangular Plastic.
- Diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, standard and polarized retroreflective, and through-beam models
- Easy-to-use potentiometer for setting switch point distance on select models
21 x 35 x 15mm Harsh Duty
IP69K for food and beverage applications.
- 27 harsh duty, washdown models
- Background Suppression
- Diffuse
- Polarized Retroreflective
- Through-Beam
30 x 30 x 15mm Standard
DC Mini-Rectangular Plastic.
- Long operating distances
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Scratch-resistant and easy to clean glass lens
- Axial cable or M8 quick-disconnect models
- Complete overload protection
- IP65 rated
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