Photoelectric Sensors QM Series

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Sensors / Encoders > Photoelectric Sensors > QM Series (21 x 31 x 13mm) > Diffuse

21 x 31mm Rectangular Diffuse Photoelectric Sensors

QM series diffuse photoeyes detect presence via reflected light from the target object. Using visible red or infrared light, these DC-powered rectangular sensors offer adjustable detection ranges up to 1.5m, and are available with integral 2m pigtail cable or quick-disconnect.

Background Suppression

Diffuse

Retroreflective

Retroreflective for Transparent Objects

Through Beam

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DC Rectangular Photoelectric Sensors

There are many different styles of photoelectric sensors, but really only four basic technologies: through-beam, reflective, diffuse, and background suppression. The categories of these types of DC photoelectric sensors available from AutomationDirect are:

Background Suppression
Diffuse
Retroreflective
Retroreflective for Transparent Objects
Through Beam

QM Series Photoelectric Sensors

DC Mini-Rectangular Plastic

56 models available
Rectangular photoelectric sensor (photo eye)
Plastic housing
Selectable Light-on/Dark-on output
Diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, polarized retroreflective, retroreflective for transparent objects, through-beam, and retroreflective models
3-wire NPN or PNP
Easy-to-use potentiometer for setting switch point distance on select models
Through-beam models include emitter and receiver pair
2m output cable or M8 quick-disconnect. Purchase cable separately
IP67 rated
Mounting brackets and shutter accessories available