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General-purpose photoelectric sensors, in tubular or rectangular body styles, are suitable for many presence sensing applications. They use infrared or visible red light technology and are available in diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, retroreflective and through-beam sensing styles.
General Purpose Photoelectric Sensors
Category Selection
- 4mm and 5mm Round
- 8mm Round
- 12mm Round
- 18mm Round - Short Body
- 18mm Round - Basic
- 18mm Round - Standard
- 18mm Round - Harsh Duty
- 30mm Round - Harsh Duty
- 18mm Cube
- 50 x 50 x 20mm Performance
- 8 x 8 x 44mm Compact
- 14 x 8 x 28mm Mini
- 21 x 12.8 x 31.2mm Standard
- 21 x 34.8 x 13mm Harsh Duty
- 20 x 30 x 10 mm Mini
- Enhanced 50 Series
- 30 x 15 x 30mm Standard
Photoelectric sensors can detect a wide variety of materials and can have extended sensing ranges, depending on the sensing technology used.
- Diffuse sensors bounce emitted light directly off an object and back to the receiver in the same housing.
- Retroreflective sensors bounce light off a fixed reflector and objects are detected when they break the beam.
- A through-beam photoelectric sensor uses a configuration where the emitter and receiver are in different housings and detect presence when the beam between them is broken. Through-beam sensors provide the longest operating distances since the emitter shines light directly at the receiver.
- General purpose photoelectric sensors are available in basic, standard and harsh duty ratings, and a range of tubular and rectangular form factors and sizes, including the popular 50 x 50mm industry standard. A variety of housing material options are available.
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4mm and 5mm Round
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
Starting at
$75.00
(LTR-D04MA-NLK-301)
8mm Round
Compact size in popular sensing styles
- M8 small dimension housing
- LED status indicator
- Overload protection
- Strong stainless steel housing
- Sensing distances 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.
Starting at
$101.00
(F8R6-LN-1F)
12mm Round
These heavy duty metal sensors are ideal for challenging industrial environments.
- Diffuse, polarized retroreflective and through-beam sensing styles
- Sensing distances up to 10m
- Axial cable or M12 quick-disconnect models
- IO-Link on select models
- IP67 rated
Starting at
$40.50
(LTR-M12MA-PMK-101)
18mm Round - Short Body
Durable, cost-effective sensors for general applications.
- Diffuse, retroreflective and through-beam sensing styles
- Sensing distances up to 8m
- IP65 and IP67 models
- UL Listed
Starting at
$25.50
(FB6-LN-0E)
18mm Round - Basic
Cost-effective sensors for general applications.
- Diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, polarized retroreflective, and through-beam sensing styles
- Sensing distances up to 8m
- IP67 Rated
- 1 year warranty
Starting at
$39.50
(SS2-0N-4A)
18mm Round - Standard
- Diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, polarized reflective, and through-beam models
- Sensing distances up to 30m
- Plastic or metal housing
- Axial or right-angle optical head models
- Axial cable or M12 quick-disconnect models
- IO-Link on select models
- IP67 rated
Starting at
$40.50
(LTR-M18MA-PMS-603)
18mm Round - Harsh Duty
IP69K rated food-grade photo sensors (submersible).
- Diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, polarized retroreflective, and through-beam sensing styles
- Sensing distances up to 20m
Starting at
$78.00
(FFR3-BN-1E)
30mm Round - Harsh Duty
New!
Eaton E58 series harsh duty photoelectric sensors are built with stainless steel, PVDF, and tempered glass components that are mechanically assembled using Vitron seals to ensure resistance to chemicals and moisture intrusion. From harsh industrial solvents and high-pressure washdowns to heavy vibration and shock, these sensors are designed to withstand the toughest environments.
- Diffuse reflective with background suppression, retroreflective, polarized reflective, and through-beam styles
- Sensing distances up to 800 ft
- NPN/PNP 100 mA outputs or solid-state outputs rated at 300 mA
- High excess gain allows accuracy despite contamination in the environment
- 10 to 30 VDC and 15 to 30VDC / 20 to 132 VAC operating voltages
- Complete overload protection
- AC micro ½"-20 UNF thread or M12 quick-disconnect models (purchase cable separately)
- IP69 protection rating
- 1-year warranty
Starting at
$355.00
(E58-30RS18-GLP)
18mm Cube
- 52.6 x 19.1 x 36.1mm housing
- Diffuse with background suppression, polarized reflective, and through-beam models
- 18mm diameter threaded lens with mounting hex nut included
- Non-metal housing with M12 quick-disconnect
- Sensing distances up to 20m
from
$47.50
(GXP-AN-1E)
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
- Sensing distances up to 20m
Starting at
$76.00
(OPT2133)
8 x 8 x 44mm Compact
- Small footprint 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
- Sensing distances up to 2.2m
Starting at
$102.00
(F16R6-LP-1F)
14 x 8 x 28mm Mini
New!
ProSense RW series rectangular photoelectric sensors are ideal for applications with very limited space, providing reliable position detection and precisely detecting small, flat, or highly reflective objects. The compact light spot provides accurate detection over long distances.
- Small footprint: 14 x 8 x 28mm
- Diffuse with background suppression, diffuse reflective, retroreflective, through-beam models
- Sensing distances up to 3m
- Axial cable or M8 quick-disconnect models
- NPN or PNP outputs
- Light-On or Dark-On function (depending on model)
- Complete overload protection
- IP65/67 protection rating
Starting at
$44.00
(RWRT-LP-0A)
21 x 12.8 x 31.2mm Standard
- Small footprint
- 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
- Sensing distances up to 30m
Starting at
$41.00
(QMRB-0N-0A)
21 x 34.8 x 13mm Harsh Duty
IP69K for food and beverage applications.
- Harsh duty, washdown applications
- Diffuse, background suppression, polarized retroreflective and through-beam sensing styles
- Sensing distances up to 10m
Starting at
$51.00
(FMR6-0P-0A)
20 x 30 x 10mm Mini
Contrinex C23 series standard photoelectric sensors with exceptional accuracy, reliability and affordability are ideal for position and presence sensing in limited space applications.
- Small footprint - rectangular 20 x 30 x 10mm
- Diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, polarized reflective, and through-beam models
- Axial or M8 quick-disconnect models
- Sensing distances up to 25m
- Complete overload protection
- Ecolab approved for use in hygienic areas
- IO-Link on all PNP models
- IP67 rated
Starting at
$32.00
(LTR-C23PA-PMK-603)
Enhanced 50 Series
The Eaton Enhanced 50 Series photoelectric sensors offers outstanding features, flexibility and durability at an incredible price. Choose from a wide selection of models, all designed in a rugged, industry standard, rectangular package.
- Diffuse, through-beam and polarized reflective styles
- Sensing distances up to 500 ft.
- AC/DC output choices include robust 3A SPDT relays.
- Cabling choices include mini-connector, micro-connector, pigtail micro-connector or a 6 ft. integrated cable.
- Light-on/Dark-on selectable
- Sensitivity adjustment on all models
Starting at
$131.00
(1451E-6517)
30 x 15 x 30mm Standard
- Small footprint
- Sensing distances up to 6m
- Adjustable sensitivity
- Scratch-resistant and easy to clean glass lens
- Axial cable or M8 quick-disconnect models
- Complete overload protection
- IP65 rated
Starting at
$63.00
(CX3-AN-1A)
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